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The Farmhouse @ Branches Park

The Farmhouse @ Branches Park

Cowlinge, Newmarket, Suffolk

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Warning: may result in extreme relaxation, Aga envy, and an unexpected interest in willow sculpting.

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Overview

Pack your bags and escape to the heart of Suffolk at The Farmhouse @ Branches Park. This isn't just any holiday retreat, it's a hearty slice of countryside life, combining traditional farmhouse character with all the modern comforts you need for a truly relaxing break.

Open the doors to find spacious, inviting living areas...
– perfect for unwinding after a day's exploring or perhaps enjoying a lively board game evening with family or friends. A log burner adds to the cosy vibes on cooler evenings. The heart of the home is the generous farmhouse kitchen, fully equipped whether you’re planning a celebratory feast or simply brewing a well-deserved morning coffee and enjoying views over the garden.

Six comfortable and thoughtfully presented bedrooms await, promising a peaceful night's sleep. Wake up refreshed to views over the surrounding parkland or your private garden. With three well-appointed bathrooms, those morning routines should run smoothly, even with a full house.

The Farmhouse itself is nuzzled within Branches Park, an impressive 1,500-acre private estate set amidst the rolling Suffolk countryside. But Branches Park offers far more than just breathtaking scenery; it’s a place for unique experiences designed to enrich your stay. Why not indulge with a private chef crafting exquisite meals in your farmhouse kitchen? Perhaps you'd like to test your sharpshooting skills on the estate's grounds, or unleash your creativity with hands-on wood carving or willow sculpting workshops.

And for those seeking a different kind of thrill, the world-renowned Newmarket Racecourse is just a stone's throw away, offering exhilarating, high-octane horse racing action.

Please note: The Farmhouse @ Branches Park is available to book in conjunction with The Pond Barn which would allow a total of 22 lucky guests. Please contact us for enquiries.

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Features

Welcome to your home away from home. First up is the kitchen, it's the kind of dreamy farm-style space you see in magazines! It's got everything you need to whip up a feast: a warming Aga, a regular oven and hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, and – the all-important – coffee machine for those morning brews. Right next to it, the dining area is perfect for getting everyone together. There's a big table that will fit you all, a comfy sofa for chilling, a Smart TV, and a toasty wood burner. Imagine those long, chatty dinner parties that go late into the night... – perfect!

Need to kick back and relax? The living room is absolutely gorgeous. It's packed with comfy sofas and armchairs, super bright and sunny thanks to big windows, and has a door that opens straight out to the garden, lovely for letting the outside in. And if you're planning a more special meal, there's also an elegant dining room with a large table that seats 12 lucky guests – ideal for those bigger celebrations.

Practical bits downstairs include a handy cloakroom with a WC and sink, and a really useful utility room – great for stashing coats, boots, and all your holiday bits and bobs.

When it's time to call it a night, there are six lovely bedrooms ready to welcome you, offering plenty of space and options for everyone in your group. One bedroom is conveniently located downstairs with its own ensuite shower room and, even better, its own door straight out to the garden.

Head upstairs to find five more bedrooms. You've got a great mix here – some lovely doubles and some handy twin rooms, all beautifully kitted out with luxurious linens and little luxuries. Two of these have their own ensuite bathrooms. One of the doubles upstairs connects to an adjacent twin room – perfect if you're travelling with kids. The other bedrooms upstairs share access to a good-sized family bathroom.
 

  • Rooms

    Kitchen / Dining
    This farm-style kitchen offers a warming Aga, oven & hob, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle and coffee machine.

    The dining area offers a large dining table that comfortable seats all guests, a cosy sofa, Smart TV and a toasty wood burner to ensure cosy dinner parties that go long into the night.

    Living Room
    An absolutely gorgeous space with several comfy sofas and armchairs. The room is bright and sunny thanks to large windows and a door that leads directly to the garden.

    Dining Room
    An elegant and refined space for more formal meals with a large dining table that seats 12 lucky guests.

    Cloakroom
    A handy downstairs cloakroom with a WC and wash basin.

    Bedroom 1 and Ensuite
    Conveniently located downstairs, Bedroom 1 offers a king-sized bed and bedside tables. The ensuite boasts a shower, wash basin and WC, and it also has a door leading directly outside.

    Utility Room
    A great spot to store all your gear.

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    Bedroom 2
    With beautiful countryside views, Bedroom 2 offers a sumptuous king-sized bed, bedside tables, wardrobe storage and two armchairs. A door interconnects bedrooms 2 and 3.

    Bedroom 3 and Ensuite
    Bedroom 3 offers two single beds, bedside tables and wardrobe storage. The ensuite has a shower, wash basin and WC.

    Bedroom 4 and Ensuite
    Bedroom 4 has a cosy king-sized bed, bedside tables and wardrobe storage. The ensuite has a bath with shower over, wash basin and WC.

    Bedroom 5
    Another large bedroom offering a king-sized bed, bedside tables, wardrobe storage and an armchair. This bedroom has direct access to the shared bathroom.

    Bedroom 6
    Located down a couple of steps, Bedroom 6 has two single beds, wardrobe storage and bedside tables.

    Bathroom
    This bathroom is shared between bedrooms 2, 5 and 6 and offers a shower, wash basin and WC.
  • Garden

    Where do we start? The outdoor space at The Farmhouse is nothing short of captivating. Set in 1,500 acres of Capability Brown-designed parklands, this idyllic retreat boasts perfect ponds, reflective lakes, and ancient oak woodlands, all free for you to explore at your leisure.

    The Farmhouse itself has a gorgeous private garden and patio area with outdoor seating, BBQ and fire pit.
  • Parking

    There is ample off-road parking in front of The Farmhouse.
  • House Rules

    Check in: 3pm
    Check out: 10am

    No smoking is permitted at The Farmhouse.
    Pets are welcome however due to unfenced ponds please supervise children and pets at all times.

    Please note this property has a Security Deposit of £500.
  • Floorplan

    Floorplan
  • Amenities

    Aga
    Bath Towels Provided
    BBQ
    Bluetooth Speaker
    Clay Pigeon Shooting
    Coffee Machine
    Coffee Pods Provided
    Complimentary Toiletries
    Concierge Services Available
    Country Walks
    Dining Area
    Dining Room
    Dishwasher
    Essentials
    Family Fun
    Fire Pit
    Free Wifi
    Fridge / Freezer
    Hair Dryer
    Heating
    Iron & Board
    Kettle
    Kitchen
    Linens Provided
    Microwave
    New To Curious
    Off-Road Parking
    Outdoor Furniture
    Oven & Hob
    Pet Friendly
    Private Entrance
    Rural Escape
    Shampoo
    Shooting
    Smart TV
    Smoke Detectors
    Summer Cooker
    Summer Holiday Stay
    Toaster
    Walk To Pub
    Welcome Pack
    Wood-Burning Stove
  • Experiences

    The Farmhouse @ Branches Park isn't just a destination; it's an immersive experience that offers guests the opportunity to learn a new skill, indulge in a lifelong passion or simply do something you never thought of doing before. Here, you're invited not just to escape but to embrace – to make connections that extend beyond Wi-Fi signals and, in the process, rediscover the joy in simple moments and authentic encounters.

    Thanks to our Curious Concierge, we have the ability to coordinate an array of exhilarating experiences. To tantalise your taste buds, here is an inspiring selection of what we have to offer...

    Fire, Fizz, and Feasts:
    From bespoke hampers bursting with local flavours to hands-on cooking classes, discover the joy of creating and savouring. Craft your perfect cocktail while your private chef whips up a gastronomic delight in the kitchen or fires up the BBQ. Settle back and tuck in whilst being dazzled by a scorching display of fire dancing from one of our fearless team of performers.

    Creative Workshops:
    Engage in the ancient art of willow sculpture and fence weaving, letting your creativity intertwine with nature's raw beauty. Dive into the delicate world of botanical art or explore the beauty of preserved blooms in our dried flower crown workshop. Whittle away the hours on our wood carving course where you will learn how to transform a piece of wood using an axe and knife, into your own unique creation.

    Beauty and Well-being:
    Here, well-being is more than skin deep. Start your day with the grounding energy of yoga, followed by sensory walks and forest bathing. Let the harmonies of our sound baths guide you to inner peace and indulge in rejuvenating beauty treatments curated to enhance your natural glow.

    Country Pursuits:
    For the adventurous spirit within you, explore the art of charcoal making and the precision of axe and knife throwing, skilfully blending modern pursuits with ancient techniques. Feel the adrenaline rush of clay pigeon shooting, then embark on guided nature walks. And for the thrill of the race, the vibrant energy of Newmarket Racecourse beckons.

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Message from the Owner

We know what it means to find a little slice of this earth that you really treasure. Somewhere that makes its way into your heart and stays put forever. We know because Branches Park is still family owned and run, having been lovingly passed to us, Peter and Gemma, a husband and wife team. While we are the backbone of the Park, we have a wonderful and trusted team of housekeepers, willow weavers, gamekeepers and gardeners keeping everything in motion.

Fortunate to have called this patch of Suffolk countryside ours for so long, the mission now is to make it yours.

We’re doing that by breathing new life into the grounds and its buildings, working alongside a team of specialists with a shared goal to restore the parkland back to its former glory. With naturally regenerated and rewilded gardens, secluded woodlands and sympathetically restored farmhouses, our focus is set on the future too - improving the estate for generations to come via a focus on sustainability that has informed our use of building materials, seasonal menus and community of local craftspeople, artists and makers.

And when we say we want the space to be yours, we mean exclusively so. Stay and the grounds are for your enjoyment alone; the mighty oaks and winding pathways are a playground in which to come and be a big child; to hide in tree houses, run wild through the gardens and get yourself gloriously mucky as you go. But worry not - we’ve all of life’s little luxuries on hand too.

The Location

The small village of Cowlinge is the epitome of rural tranquillity. It's the kind of place where time seems to slow down, and the only sounds you hear are the rustle of leaves and the distant lowing of cows. However, Cowlinge is more than just a peaceful hamlet; it serves as the jam in a Newmarket and Bury St. Edmunds sandwich – the perfect spot to explore what both towns have to offer!

Newmarket is the heartbeat of the area, famous worldwide as the birthplace of thoroughbred horse racing. Here, you'll find the grandeur of racecourses juxtaposed against the...
simplicity of traditional pubs. The air is often filled with the scent of horses, and the lively atmosphere is contagious, especially on race days when locals and visitors alike gather to cheer for their favourites.

Bury St. Edmunds, a historic market town, adds a touch of sophistication to the mix. Cobbled streets wind their way past medieval architecture, creating a delightful blend of old-world charm and modern vitality. The town is adorned with a magnificent cathedral, picturesque gardens, and a bustling market square where farmers and artisans proudly display their wares. Bury St. Edmunds is also known for its rich brewing heritage, and a visit to one of its many pubs offers a chance to savour locally crafted ales in a welcoming atmosphere.

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