"Wonderful weekend at The Thatch. Beautiful walks and Beccles was really pretty. We will definitely come to Suffolk again."

Amidst grass and clover meadows and close to a meandering stream, this Grade II listed farm building has been beautifully converted to create a spacious and comfortable self-catering holiday cottage ideal for couples with or without children (sleeps 3).

Lying near the owners' lovely farmhouse, the thatched cottage has a suntrap terrace and views over the garden to the meadows of the Waveney Valley, just 3 miles from the imposing tower of the ancient church at the heart of the market town of Beccles.

Country and broadland walks, birdwatching, ancient architecture, seaside trips and good local produce - features of this attractive and undiscovered area of north Suffolk.

On the banks of the lower Waveney river, you can explore the lovely reed-fringed waterways of southern Broadland and their abundant wildlife (boat hire is available). Beccles has a rich mix of architectural history - it was once a fortified town - walks and nature trails and a fine range of restaurants, shops and pubs.

Close by, Suffolk's Heritage coastline encompasses Lowestoft's Blue Flag beach, genteel Southwold, Dunwich and RSPB Minsmere. Golf and fishing 4 miles. Nearest shop and pub 2 miles.

From the large suntrap terrace the door opens directly into the spacious open plan living area. Well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, hob and and electric oven, microwave. Dining area with good sized table and chairs A step up takes you to the dining area with large table and chairs, occasional and serving tables, views over the surrounding meadows Spacious sitting area with sofa and chairs, coffee tables and lamps, attractive cupboards and TV with DVD A large wet room shower room with wash basin, w,c and large shower An attractive narrow wooden staircase leads straight up between the old beams to the first floor

The whole of the first floor has been opened up to expose the attractive ancient beams and allow lots of light to play on the attractive wooden floors. At the far end is a double bed with bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers and hanging hooks. Well separated and partially partitioned from the double bed area is a single bed with bedside table and lamp and further chest of drawers.

There is a terraced area with table and chairs, ideal for al fresco dining. Parking in private drive for one car. Marsh Farm have lovely grounds leading in one direction to a large pond and in the other to the meadows and the stream (an area of Special Scientific Interest and therefore protected for its wildlife and flora) In consideration of other visitors, holidaymakers are requested not to smoke in the cottage.

Under floor heating, bed linen and towels are provided (please bring your own beach towels) This is a thatched property and therefore holidaymakers are asked to take special care to keep the bbq well away from the cottage.