The Old School House, Friston

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A large brick house with a well-maintained garden, including a vegetable patch and flowering plants.
A brick building with a gravel pathway leading to a green bench area.
A brick house with a gravel driveway, surrounded by trees and a grassy lawn.
A living room with a large window, a round mirror, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A spacious living room with two white sofas, a coffee table, a patterned rug, a round mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
Sleeps 63 bedrooms3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Friston, England
  • Place, Aldeburgh Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Snape Maltings
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Old School House, Friston

This wonderful family home is perfect for a holiday or weekend break, surrounded by mature gardens, and just four miles from Aldeburgh. Interiors are elegantly furnished the first floor giving access to two luxurious bedrooms with en-suites. The third bedroom sits on the ground floor where there's also a wet room off the hallway.

HALL/DINING ROOM
At the heart of the house with the stairs sweeping up to the first-floor landing, this space is fantastic for long lazy lunches at the long dining table with eight chairs and a couple more from the kitchen to make 10 for full occupancy. The chaise under the window also invites you to curl up with a good book in the sunshine.

LIVING ROOM
Double doors give a grand feeling to this beautiful room with French doors opening to the patio and garden beyond. There’s a TV in the corner with Sky channels, and a little fabric playhouse and toy kitchen for little guests to have some fun.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Enjoy catering for the family in this beautiful big kitchen with its central island and a table under the window. Appliances include a two electric ovens and a separate grill, a five ring gas hob, an American style fridge/freezer ((both upright, please see photos re space), a dishwasher, and the essential toaster and kettle.

UTILITY ROOM
Conveniently housing a 2nd dishwasher, a washing machine, and dryer.

DOUBLE BEDROOM
The king size bed sits between bedside stools and there’s a an attractive shelf unit for your clothes, plus some shelves.
WET ROOM
Fitted with a hand-held shower attachment, wash basin, WC and natural light.

FIRST FLOOR
The massive landing gives access to the two bedrooms and
Under the window is a gorgeous antique sofa – a wonderful spot for an afternoon nap!

BACK BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM
Overlooking the garden, this grand room has a king size bed with drawer units on either side and additional hanging space in the eaves.
EN-SUITE
The bath has a hand-held shower and there’s a WC, wash basin, and natural light from the sky-light.

FRONT BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
The king size bed sits between bedside drawers and there’s an additional chest of drawers.
EN-SUITE
Light floods this room through the sky light and there’s a double shower cubicle with a hand-held shower head on a riser, a wash basin, WC, and towel rail (towels will be supplied for all guests).

OUTSIDE
The Old School is set back from the road and surrounded by incredible gardens full or birdlife, well-established flower beds, bushes and trees - fantastic for guests of all ages with space to relax and soak up the countryside, or for little guests to run around and play hide and seek. There’s a patio for outdoor dining and a large pond surrounded by a fence but guests with children obviously need to be vigilent. Parking is plentiful on the gravel drive.

The Old School House has an adjacent annexe with two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Please contact us for further information.
Whilst there's a ground floor bedroom and a wet room which could be helpful for guests with a mobility issue, please be aware that the drive is gravel so might be difficult to navigate.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 12123984
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Saxmundham

Saxmundham is home to this apartment. Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Lonely Farm Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Leiston Leisure Centre and RSPB Minsmere. Easton Farm Park and Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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Friston, England

What's nearby

  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Snape Maltings - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Moot Hall - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Saxmundham Museum - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ash Smoked Fishes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Meare Shop and Tearooms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old School House, Friston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old School House, Friston?

As of 5 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old School House, Friston on 4 December 2026 start from NZ$2,780, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Old School House, Friston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old School House, Friston?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old School House, Friston located?

Situated in Saxmundham, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Aldeburgh Golf Club, Snape Maltings and Suffolk Coast and Heaths. Long Shop Museum and Saxmundham Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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