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Lackford Lakes Barns

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You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room at Lackford Lakes Barns. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Room options

View all photos for LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: THE CART LODGE

A cozy bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a lamp.

LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: THE CART LODGE

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: HOLM OAK BARN

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a television, and a red sofa.

LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: HOLM OAK BARN

  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: LARK LODGE

A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase, and a yellow armchair.

LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: LARK LODGE

  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

View all photos for LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: BARN OWL BARN

A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and a view of greenery through large windows.

LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: BARN OWL BARN

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: WELL COTTAGE

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a garden, a window with curtains, and a small table with bottles.

LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: WELL COTTAGE

  • 1399 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: CURLEW COTTAGE

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a large mirror, and two framed artworks on the wall.

LACKFORD LAKES BARNS: CURLEW COTTAGE

  • 1346 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Bury St Edmunds, Lackford Lakes Barns is in a rural area and on a lake. West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village and Suffolk Regiment Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Larkwood Trout Fishery and Fuller's Mill Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider CurveMotion, or check out an event or a game at Mildenhall Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Bury St Edmunds travel guide
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Lackford Hall, Lackford Lakes, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP28 6HX

What's nearby

  • A cathedral with Gothic architecture, a well-manicured garden with purple flowers, and a large tree on the right.
    Bury St Edmunds Abbey
    16 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Lackford Lakes
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hawker Pool
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Apex
    13 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral
    14 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station
    12 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rising Sun
    11 min drive
  • Slim Chickens
    12 min drive
  • Starbucks
    10 min drive
  • The Bushel
    11 min drive
  • Midgar Coffee
    11 min drive

About this property

Lackford Lakes Barns

  • Upscale family-friendly cottage by the sea
  • A terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room are just a few of the amenities provided at Lackford Lakes Barns. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, express check-in and games
    • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and separate sitting areas.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs and free infant beds
    • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
    • 2 bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
    • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lackford Lakes Barns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lackford Lakes Barns?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lackford Lakes Barns?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lackford Lakes Barns?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lackford Lakes Barns located?

This family-friendly Bury St Edmunds cottage is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Lackford Lakes and Hawker Pool. Fuller's Mill Garden and West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lackford Lakes Barns Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A great holiday property in a great location especially for wild life lovers, or a great introduction to wild life. A place to recommend your friends to stay Good food at the Guinness Arms and at the cafe at the Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
lovely accommodation. relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful accommodation and area

Beautiful accommodation very well equipped and presented. Set in a stunning location. We were very pleased to have selected Lackford Lakes Barns. Will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cottage was part of a small gated complex. It was mid terrace and located a few miles out of Bury St Edmunds. There was a wildlife reserve and beautiful walks all around the property which were amazing if you enjoy these activities. The property was cosy, comfortable and had most things you would need for a self catering break. We enjoyed the ease of parking by the cottage and pretty grounds full of birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great find

Great accommodation which had all the amenities we needed. It’s in a quiet safe location so we slept well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable, well equipped and clean
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful & Huge Cottage!

The pictures do it no justice! The place is huge and has everything that you would need. We were very comfortable and it felt like home! We will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Can’t wait to book again!

This place is fabulous, I had Curlew Cottage for a few nights in January and I will definitely use it again. It’s very cheap for what you get and the facilities include a large bathroom, a great kitchen, a large comfy sitting room and two bedrooms. The lady running the show is also very friendly so get booking now! It’s very rural and quiet but I didn’t get chance to walk around the lakes as the weather wasn’t great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I absolutely loved our stay! It was very comfortable and felt like home. The only thing I could not figure out was the heater/towel rack in the bathroom was not turning on. There was fresh milk in the fridge for coffee or tea (both were provided with sugar) and biscuits (cookies). The kitchen was stocked with plates, pots and pans, utensils, everything we needed to prepare and eat a meal. Each room has its own bathroom, which is great when you have teenagers. The beds were very comfortable. We will definitely stay again the next time we visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Spacious and comfortable

We staid in the Holm Oak Barn, this is a very roomy place. The bedrooms are quite large and have a plenty of root to maneuver around. There’s a bathtub in one room, a standing shower in another and a handicap bathroom in the master bedroom. The beds are comfortable and pleasant to sleep in. The kitchen has all the pots & pans you would need, with plenty of utensils. The location is certainly located to a few towns and makes it easy to run out for food and groceries. We had a few improvements suggestions: there were dead bugs on the counter and floor, the furniture is dated and well worn, the bench on the patio wasn’t usable due dry wood and spiders.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lovely accommodation, spacious, warm and very comfortable. Beds were also very comfortable. My only negative comment is about the road condition from the main road down to the cottages - lots of large potholes with parts of the road in very poor condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet and cozy with very nice walking nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great get-away break or holiday.

Great location with plenty of easy to reach things to do. Lackford Lakes wildlife park very good and on your doorstep. Plenty of good restaurants within close proximity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Caution. On arrival the unit was locked. We were not given codes/passwords. The telephone numbers we were given went to voice mail. There is also no reception in the area so normal phones do not work so you can’t call the number. Fortunately we found a neighbour who allowed us to use their WiFi. A helpless situation. You’re left in the middle of know where with no access to emergency number.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Loved it :)

Fantastic and beautiful! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Non regular dates short break.

Lovely stay for us. Great to be able to book a nice holiday cottage for non routine dates rather than the usual Saturday to Saturday or Friday to Friday only. We stayed Saturday to Tuesday which was perfect for us. A very spacious cottage. Rustic rather than modern but clean, tidy and lots to do inside and out. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is my fourth or fifth visit. Everything was great as usual. My daughter who’s a bit of a chef Found the cooker and the cooking utensils a bit of a challenge - The oven needs looking at I think. Thanks for being the same, reliable !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Overall lovely settings, few niggles

Overall it's a lovely property, let down by the cleanliness on arrival. Emergency no. we were given was not picked up. So there were many dead flies (some squashed on blinds), clearly not hoovered (chocolate button, crumbs and flies on the floor) Also more worrying, a tablet left on the bedroom dressing table on dish. Thankfully we didn't have children with us! We sent an email on Saturday as no answer on phone, the reply came Sunday evening, saying house keeper would resolve Monday, no real attempt made, someone did come on Thursday even though we said pointless as leaving Friday. Allegedly enhanced cleaning for Covid and hence late check in's - hmmm really?? Soured the stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

A relaxing place to enjoy natural surroundings.

We enjoyed a lovely short break (4 nights) at Lackford Lakes Barns,wonderfully located adjacent to a nature reserve and close to the amenities of Bury St Edmunds (about 5 miles away). The cottage was very well equipped but was showing a few signs of wear and tear.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent vacation cottage

Fantastic short stay , the cottage had everything needed was very comfortable and warm. WiFi excellent. Very quiet area alongside the Nature Reserve. Very highly recommend a stay there.
Front of cottage
Front of cottage
Rear garden
View of cottage from rear garden
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely weekend break

We stayed in Curlew Cortage for the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very relaxing and quiet just what we needed. The cottage was superb ideally located. Would definitely recommend and will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, comfortable and very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in Holm Oak Barn. First impressions of the property was the lovely courtyard leading to all the Barns and plenty of parking spaces for all the Barns. Holm Oak Barn was lovely. There was a nice welcome pack on entering the Barn. This was very nice after a long journey. The Barn had everything needed for a holiday break. Plenty of utensils for cooking (if needed),3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms,comfy beds and tv with freesat. The property also had underfloor heating. There is a nature reserve adjacent to the Barns so the views were lovely. A lovely place to stay. We really enjoyed our stay. We will be back.Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

The barns

Couldn't ask for more . So clean and tidy everything you need is there just take your food and drink . Great walks and close to bury st Edmunds and local pubs .. 100% satisfied
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Loads of space and very clean

Well cottage was lovely, loads of space and very clean and new. Loads of nice little touches like fresh milk and a pack of biscuits on arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021