Reedgrass & Tallow
6 guests
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3 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
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A rural retreat with an almost embarrassing amount of charm, this thatched home dates back centuries and represents the best of Norfolk's architectural style. Carefully modernised and curated with stylish wall colours, art and a mix of antique and contemporary furniture, it's a fabulous space to unwind in unique surroundings. As well as a stunning historic home, it boasts a large, enclosed garden and a summer house to die for. Inside, the stripped-back, authentic character of this place is evident in the ancient beams, brick floors and inglenook fireplace. A comfy velvet sofa provides a modern twist but otherwise, the living room is dressed like it would have been a hundred years ago or so. Elsewhere there's a delightful country kitchen, a casual dining room and a midnight-blue TV room, along with a useful utility room and three gorgeous bedrooms. And outside you'll find pretty gardens, along with a greenhouse and a deck for enjoying the sun. Step inside the summer house for the biggest surprise though. A lovely space for friends and family to socialise and eat together, it comes with a Scandinavian-style indoor barbecue cabin. Around half an hour's drive from both Diss and Norwich, you'll be deep in the country here so a car is essential, but there are great walks to be had nearby and the coast is around forty-five minutes away. Visit Southwold, Lowestoft and more for days out by the sea.
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Highlights
![Stay in the heart of Norfolk's farming country – Diss is less than thirty minutes by car](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/04c36766-8bd7-4e40-9e26-c4a19c94408c/01a80468-1c9e-449b-81d7-ffe73726c6b4..jpg?rect=1125%2C57%2C1618%2C1618&w=480&fit=min)
Stay in the heart of Norfolk's farming country – Diss is less than thirty minutes by car
![Feel at home in the characterful cottage with its charming beams, brick floor and inglenook fireplace](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/04c36766-8bd7-4e40-9e26-c4a19c94408c/9f17f149-5d4c-4aa0-815f-3024fe02cac2..jpg?rect=111%2C28%2C1546%2C1546&w=480&fit=min)
Feel at home in the characterful cottage with its charming beams, brick floor and inglenook fireplace
![Get comfy in the TV room and share popcorn over a classic](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/04c36766-8bd7-4e40-9e26-c4a19c94408c/446c0204-c7ee-4d59-a6b6-732ede0616bb..jpg?rect=402%2C68%2C1608%2C1607&w=480&fit=min)
Get comfy in the TV room and share popcorn over a classic
![Relax in the stunning summer house complete with log burner and dining table](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/04c36766-8bd7-4e40-9e26-c4a19c94408c/17a0d945-85a2-475b-a210-8904a7814fcd..jpg?rect=1105%2C14%2C1662%2C1661&w=480&fit=min)
Relax in the stunning summer house complete with log burner and dining table
![Explore the enormous gardens, with flat lawns for kids to play on and a pond](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/04c36766-8bd7-4e40-9e26-c4a19c94408c/fc446e82-07ef-48ab-a286-c2025f011cc5..jpg?rect=246%2C14%2C1662%2C1661&w=480&fit=min)
Explore the enormous gardens, with flat lawns for kids to play on and a pond
![Cook up special meals in the beautiful country kitchen](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/04c36766-8bd7-4e40-9e26-c4a19c94408c/cab49d53-3529-494e-9e5e-8ca74247249b..jpg?rect=530%2C21%2C1655%2C1653&w=480&fit=min)
Cook up special meals in the beautiful country kitchen
![Sleep soundly in stunning bedrooms – two of which are adjoining](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/04c36766-8bd7-4e40-9e26-c4a19c94408c/2bb59d3a-f87f-4d95-aefe-997628f5e19c..jpg?rect=286%2C21%2C1655%2C1654&w=480&fit=min)
Sleep soundly in stunning bedrooms – two of which are adjoining
![Light the indoor barbecue in the summer house for a unique dining experience](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/04c36766-8bd7-4e40-9e26-c4a19c94408c/7f487f66-57a8-4b40-aed5-3453f17350be..jpg?w=480&fit=min)
Light the indoor barbecue in the summer house for a unique dining experience
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Home truths
You'll need a car for this area – there's private parking for three vehicles
The garage and tool shed won't be accessible to guests
The Aga in the kitchen is in use during the winter only
Please note the two main bedrooms are adjoining – typical in this style of property
Well-behaved pets are welcome to join you – the large garden is enclosed
The only shower is in the bathroom on the ground floor
About this stay
Amenities
Desk
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
Local guide
About Halesworth
Built on a Roman settlement, Halesworth is a small market town with a lot of history. A wander through the pretty streets will reveal buildings from as far back at the 16th century, including timber-framed structures and former Victorian alms houses. There’s a sedate way of life here and there’s nowhere better to appreciate that than the town’s Thoroughfare, a partly pedestrianised area at the heart of Halesworth. Here you...
Get around
Airport
Norwich
49 min
London Stansted
2 hr 27 min
London Southend
2 hr 12 min
Train station
Diss
22 min
Bus stop
Station Road
13 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
13 min
Cafe
13 min
Pharmacy
10 min
Points of interest
Beach
Dunwich Beach
58 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 13:00
Departure before 11:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
24
hours
Cancel at least 24 hours before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 24 hours away.
Host
This home is managed by richard
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Based in London but a lover of all things Norfolk, Richard has a keen eye for design and a focus on comfort. Either he or his co-host will be available if you need any local recommendations or assistance during your stay.
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