Title: A family and dog friendly haven, The Hayloft. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A family and dog friendly haven, The Hayloft. Holiday home in Saxmundham with kitchen and patio ![High chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102607700/102607682/03619f1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102607700/102607682/d2aadff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102607700/102607682/9efe9599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102607700/102607682/98bf98bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102607700/102607682/441c9999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Hayloft, a charming family-friendly retreat nestled in the picturesque Alde River valley. Enjoy dog walking options on the 40-acre farm, including fenced-off fields and a private woodland area. Relax by the log burner or explore nearby coastal towns like Aldeburgh and Southwold. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A family and dog friendly haven, The Hayloft. The Hayloft is a charming, family-friendly single-storey property with two bedrooms, nestled in the picturesque Alde River valley in coastal Suffolk. Situated on a small 40-acre family farm, guests can enjoy ample dog walking options, including fenced-off fields, a private woodland area, and nearby footpaths. The property is conveniently located near RSPB nature reserve Minsmere, as well as the coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold, Snape Maltings, and the historic village of Framlingham. The space The Hayloft has a gated, shared drive way, with its own off-road parking adjacent. The Hayloft has a grand hallway which leads to a Super-King sized bedroom with an ensuite. A twin room with French Antique Continental beds, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. A private room for a work area with desk. Also an open-plan living room & kitchen, with a door leading into a utility room with access to fenced garden perfect for your dogs. The Hayloft has underfloor heating and a log burner for those chilli nights. The log burner is fully guarded to keep little hands out. There is a high chair and travel cot available for your little ones, plus plastic bowls and plates. The Hayloft welcomes dogs, but we please ask if they do not go into the bedrooms and keep off the furniture. Guest access The Hayloft is completely self-contained with its own fenced-off garden, patio and parking spaces. There is a key safe for self-check in or Nicola will be pleased to check you in personally. Other things to note There is an electric gate for security, and information on access will be provided prior to your check-in. If you need more wood for the log burner we ask you to please contact us. We will provide more logs at an additional charge. This way we know the logs will be suitable for use. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115110000/115105800/115105740/8e3a4cfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Mill Cottage, Yoxford Yoxford - Washer - Outdoor space - Fireplace - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=115105740&PinnedHotelID=115105740&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dishwasher, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76570000/76568200/76568139/cb6438b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful cosy cottage in the heart of Suffolk. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=52.227978,1.432644&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dsx%7DH_yvG%3FY%3FY%3FY%40Y%3FW%40Y%40Y%40Y%40WBY%40W%40YBWBYBWBYBWDWBWDWDWBWDWDWFWDUFWFUDUFUFUFUFUHUFSHUFSHSHSHSHSHSHQJQJQHQJQJQHOLQHOLOJOJMJOLMJMLMLKLMJKLKLKLKLKNILILILINGLGLGNGLGNENELENELENCNCNCLCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBLBNBNBNDLDNDNDLDNFLFNFLFLFNHLHLHLJLHLJLJLJLJLLJJLLLLJLLNJNJLJNJNJPJNJPJPHPJPHPHRHPJRHRHRFRHRFTHRFTFTHTFTFTDTFTDVFTDVDVDVDVDVBVDVBVBVBXBVBXBVBX%40V%40X%40VBX%3FX%40X%40V%3FX%40X%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FXAX%3FXAXAV%3FXCXAVAXAXCVCXCVCXCVCVCVEXCVEVEVETEVEVGTEVGTETGVGTIRGTGTITGRIRGRIRIRKRIRIPIPKPIPKPKPKNKPKNKNKNKLMNKLMLMLKLMJMJMLMHMJMJMHMHMHOHMFMFOHMDOFMDOFODMBODOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOCOAMCOCOCOCMEOCMEOEOGMGOEMGMIOGMIMIMIOIMKMIMKMKKMMKMMMMKMMMKOKMKOMOIOMOIQKQKOIQKSKQIQISISISISISGSISGUIUGSGUGUGWEUGUGWEUGWEWEUCWEWEWCYEWCWCWCYCWCYAWAYCYAWAYAYAW%3FYAY%3FY%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rV3AsXbv7RZ4uWsttLGrdwnZ_JM=) Sweffling #### What's nearby - Framlingham Castle - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles - Snape Maltings - 13 min drive - 9.0 miles - Dunwich Heath and Beach - 19 min drive - 12.5 miles - RSPB Minsmere - 22 min drive - 13.3 miles - Southwold Beach - 24 min drive - 17.4 miles #### Getting around - Saxmundham Station - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Kings Head Yoxford - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Neathouse Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Poachers Pocket - ‬5 min drive - ‪Farmcafe & Foodmarket, Marlesford, Suffolk - ‬10 min drive - ‪221B Artisan Bakery & Bistro - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A family and dog friendly haven, The Hayloft. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at A family and dog friendly haven, The Hayloft.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A family and dog friendly haven, The Hayloft.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A family and dog friendly haven, The Hayloft. located? > Situated in Saxmundham, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lonely Farm Country Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Saxmundham Museum and Shawsgate Vineyard. Parham Airfield Museum and Framlingham Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A family and dog friendly haven, The Hayloft. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable and peaceful stay We stayed at The Hayloft while visting family in the area. The property has been done to a very high standard, is well equipped and increadibly comfortable for us and our dog. Very peaceful area, and walking in very easy from the front door. Thanks very muhc! ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy C. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in a beautiful cottage We had a wonderful stay in The Hayloft. A beautifully decorated cottage with lots of space and every comfort we could wish for. Lovely setting and easy access to pub/restaurants. We will be back 😊 ##### Sandy C. 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