The perfect rural holiday retreat, Yaxley Hall Home Farm in Hemingstone has recently been entirely refurbished and brought up to luxury contemporary standards in a stunning style best described as "rural chic". Set in a walled garden in the centre of 37 acres of its own private countryside, our beautiful 16th century Suffolk farmhouse provides idyllic countryside holiday, or short break, accommodation for up to 8 guests in the heart of East Anglia. Rates & Availability

We are delighted to offer the opportunity of holiday and short break accommodation in our beautiful 16th century Suffolk farmhouse. Dominic Richards, who also owns nearby historic Yaxley Hall, has spent a considerable time recently carrying out the pain-staking restoration and restyling of the house to the highest standard.

Set in a walled garden, in the centre of 37 acres of its own private meadowland, our farmhouse can accommodate up to eight guests in its four double bedrooms. There are an additional two reception rooms, a separate dining room, two bathrooms and an en-suite shower room (including Philippe Starck sanitary ware and probably the most deeply indulgent, oversized freestanding bath you will ever have experienced).

Pure cotton linen, goose/duck down pillows and quilts, generously sized towels, Molton Brown toiletries, flat screen digital TV, and the total quiet and perfect fresh air of the Suffolk countryside will ensure a very relaxing stay.

Everything you require is provided should you decide to self-cater and make the most of the Aga in the brand new handcrafted farmhouse kitchen. The kitchen has been fitted with bespoke handmade units and double doors from here lead out on to timber decking and the back garden. Herds of deer, groups of pheasants and our resident friendly goose are a regular sight!

For the ultimate luxury, subject to availability and prior reservation, we can arrange for a chef from Yaxley Hall to visit and prepare and serve brunch, a full evening meal, or afternoon tea – so all you need do is sit back, relax and savour the same outstanding level of catering offered at the Hall itself.

The countryside around the Home Farm is some of Suffolk’s most attractive, yet it is easily reached from the main A14 trunk road, or from Ipswich’s main railway station (London Liverpool Street is 70 minutes away). The farm is located near the beautiful village of Coddenham, with its cosy country pub and traditional village store, and is located directly on the 6 mile sign-posted Shrubland Estate Walk.