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The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford!

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A backyard with a hot tub, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.
An aerial view of a large estate with multiple buildings, including a main house with a large front lawn and a smaller structure to the left.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, a teal sofa, and a large window with curtains.
A hallway with a wooden staircase, a door leading outside, and a small table with a potted plant.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window with flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Suffolk Coast and Heaths
Sleeps 15•5 bedrooms•8 beds

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sudbourne, England
  • Place, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ipswich Waterfront
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Southwold Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Drawing room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs loo

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford!

Sleeping up to 15, The Firs is an idyllic and spacious family getaway in the heart of Suffolk's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering stunning countryside views, The Firs is also situated only minutes away from the very beautiful coastal village of Orford, and just a short drive from Aldeburgh, Shingle street, Bawdsey and Southwold beaches. The Firs is a wonderfully comfortable home, and ideal for spending time with family and friends. It may be possible for you to bring your dog too, but please enquire first.

Whatever the reason for your stay, The Firs has something for everyone: a large, modern and fully equipped kitchen with a large range cooker, making for easy group catering; three reception rooms including a dining room (with space for everyone to eat together), a family sitting room and a drawing room with games. A separate games room is situated in an out-building next to the hot tub decking with a fantastic football table.

Sleeping accommodation is in the 5 upstairs bedrooms, with the option to have two additional guests to stay on the sofa bed in the drawing room - this set-up is also very convenient for those guests who struggle with stairs. Some of the bedrooms have link-beds for flexibility (can be either a superking bed, or two singles), and 2 have en suite facilities.

There are 2 en suite shower rooms, a family bathroom with bath and shower, plus a downstairs loo.

Outside there's plenty of space for children to run around, outside dining furniture for 15, and a fabulous hot tub.

Whatever your occasion, you will not be disappointed booking The Firs.

Beds:

Room1: Superking link bed and a bunkbed (4 persons). En suite shower and toilet. *
Room 2: Superking link bed and a single bed (3 persons). En suite shower room and toilet. *
Room3: King size bed (2 persons).
Room4: King size bed (2 persons).
Room 5: King size bed (2 persons).
Drawing Room: Sofa bed (2 persons).

Total: 15 bed spaces.

* Link beds can be split to make two single beds. Additional (single) bedding is provided in the rooms.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Small parties welcome
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Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No check-ins or check-outs on Saturdays.
Children must be supervised at all times. Max two dogs allowed. Dogs must be kept off of the furniture and all dog mess removed.
Please leave the house clean and tidy on departure. Stag dos/all male groups are not allowed. The hot tub must not be used alone. No fireworks at all.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8835922
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small parties welcome
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

About the area

Woodbridge

Located in Woodbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Orford Castle and Moot Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Lonely Farm Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Leiston Leisure Centre and Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Sudbourne, England

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Snape Maltings - 16 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Sutton Hoo - 30 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 49 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Southwold Beach - 53 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Wickham Market Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Meare Shop and Tearooms - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Railway - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford!?

As of 12 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford! on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$2,518, 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.

How much is parking at The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford! located?

This family-friendly Woodbridge holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Bartholomew's Church and Orford Castle. Orford Beach and Snape Maltings are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, great for a family gathering.

Had a lovely time, house was really nice. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice relaxed stay

Awsome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonja Nunneley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Easter short stay

We had a really relaxing stay at The Firs. House was lovely, comfortable furniture, working wood burners with wood available and a hot tub in the courtyard. We all had a comfortable stay and the location was quiet and rural, but close to amenities by car. Thanks to the owners for a great set up for group rentals!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

A super house for a family get together to celebrate my Mother’s 80th birthday 😊 A very peaceful setting and lovely grounds for outdoor games. We certainly got good use of the hot tub too. A very relaxing couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas

A nice house well equipped for multiple age ranges. Kitchen has ample crockery and utensils though we did find the oven a challenge with top food burning whilst bottom layer remained uncooked as the fan assist did not work. There was an issue with dinning chairs as the cane backed ones had nails just under the covering causing a rip to trousers. the cleaning was not the best with glass and general mess being left under one of the beds and cobwebs in two rooms-I think the cleaning staff need appraising of the situation. There was mold in the en- suite due to the extractor fan not working. However the overall experience was good and we would certainly book again to enjoy the facilities, location and superb hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sally N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house with great outdoor space

We spent a nice week in this property as a group of 3 families (5 adults and 8 children). The house is spacious and comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and really good hot showers. There is lots of outdoor space and it is in a lovely area of Suffolk with lots to do. A few things which lowered the rating: The dishwasher wasn't working from when we arrived. We alerted the owners who were responsive and arranged for a new dishwasher to be installed which was up and running within 24 hours. But a few days without a dishwasher with such a large group isn't ideal and we did notice that another reviewer had mentioned the dishwasher previously so it is a shame this was not picked up on before our stay. There is very little wardrobe space in the rooms (some have none) which is odd for such as large and otherwise well equipped house. Finally, the house is next door to a pig farm (which is NOT smelly or noisy and it is nice to see the pigs) but it may have accounted for a very large number of flies in the property. One member of our party made it his mission to keep the population under control and must now have the death of 200+ flies on his hands.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Firs, Nr Orford, Suffolk

Very comfortable, large house. Well equipped and convenient for an all-age family gathering. Hot tub, log fire and large dining room especially appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend surprise

Amazing house. Hot tub and court yard perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautifully old property, well furnished with period furniture

Lots of little spaces/rooms to 'get away', plenty of games and books (including a chess table) and best of all a massive traditional dining table to all sit together. Games room and hot tub went down well with mixed ages, everywhere was very clean (well done to the 'housekeeper'). Some nice walks in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

we had a wonderful break in this lovely old farmhouse. It is full of character, peaceful, extremely well equipped with games books and garden toys for everyone, peaceful and simply a pleasure to stay in. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suhel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Stunning property. Loved every bit of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gavin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good accommodation and facilities for a big group

The space in and around the property is a real positive. The hot tub is great especially for adults, games room and garden are wonderful for children. It' well-equipped and the location is peaceful while being close for good outings. The flies are a negative. It's on the expensive side, probably too expensive but COVID will be blamed for this.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Family trip

Great trip away with the family, would love to book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house

Great out of the way location and very well equipped house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sublime country retreat

Lovely roomy farmhouse, not too grand so relaxed for our party. One or two niggle, light in downstairs loo, broken loo seat, pump needed for water throughout propert so had no showers till halfway through but wonderful TIna manager quick to sort ( she’s a treasure) plenty of space all rooms large and airy (maybe could do with more storage drawers etc ) wonderful places to visit but we stayed around farmhouse watching hares, gorgeous soft verdant countryside and mystical Orford , a little gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malachi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Everything was perfect and the host was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Firs

We had a brilliant time at the Firs. Such a beautiful house. It is in a beautiful location with so much outdoor space. The courtyard was our favourite with the hot tub and games room, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2020
Thank you Kelly for your wonderful review, we appreciate the really great comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had such a amazing weekend! Would defiantly book this up again!

Everything was amazing. The house was as expected, the check in couldn’t have been easier. The garden is perfect. We celebrated a family members birthday and it was a super hot day and was such a lovely time. We had a BBQ and was in and out of the hot tub. The next door neighbours even said hello and we had a drink with them!! What an amazing time thank you so much.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Francesca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable home ideal for large families and groups

We had a very nice time at the Firs. The house is spacious, very clean, comfortable and equipped with everything needed to cater for large groups. We mostly enjoyed the hot tub, the comfy living room with a fire place, the beautiful sight of the fields and forest around
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hen Party at The Firs

We had a fantastic stay at The Firs! It is a lovely house and really well looked after. Very spacious- there were 14 of us and it never felt cramped. The garden is really nice, as well as the hot tub! The location was rural, but quite easy to find. Sam was really quick to answer any queries, and was very accommodating when we had to change the date. Overall, an excellent stay, would recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay

Wwe had a great stay at The Firs for my wife's birthday. It is a beautiful house which had everything we needed for for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Wish we had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for family holida

We had a great holiday with 15 family members. The house was lovely with plenty of space inside and out, the rooms were very comfortable and clean and it was a good location for Orford and the surrounding areas. We enjoyed using the pool table, outside picnic benches, hot tub and BBQ. Sam the owner was very responsive to any questions. I would recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic countryside retreat with lovely large gardens

We had a great time, lots of space, the hot tub was a great touch! Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Beautiful house which had everything we needed and a great gardens and hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house

The Firs was the right choice for ours party. The house was clean and well presented. Beautiful location, with lots of space to relax and enjoy your stay . Overall we had a great time in the Firs. Thanks for having us.

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