Lark & Cowslip

Lark & Cowslip: Suffolk

Peaceful, pretty and everything a break in the country should be, this home is the epitome of modern country chic. With a window wall opening from the open-layout living space to the deck and the fabulous private garden, there's a deep connection between this tastefully converted barn and its natural surroundings.

Inside, white walls, wood floors and features like exposed bricks and valued ceilings are the backdrops for vintage furnishings, an impressive log burner and a fully kitted-out kitchen. Two comfy bedrooms offer enough space for a small family or a couple of friends, and if you're lucky enough to get the master suite you'll have your own romantic freestanding bathtub to relax in.

Summer stays are made particularly special here thanks to the additional three-acre wildflower meadow – yours to explore and dotted with secret seating spots. Here wildlife lovers will be in their element, with the bees, birds and butterflies around them. You may even bump into some of the owners' free-range bantams going about their business too.

Just a short drive from Stowmarket for all the shops and restaurants you could need, it's an hour's drive to Aldeburgh for the beach. And why not borrow some bikes and explore the nearby villages and country lanes at your own pace?

Home truths:
*This home has private parking
*A travel cot and high chair are provided on request for little ones
*Your garden is enclosed and if you're bringing dogs, there's a water bowl and treat awaiting them – please check with the host about their ground rules for pets and be aware of the free-range bantams
*Bikes are provided but please check beforehand if this is important to you as they may be in for maintenance
*There's laptop-friendly workspace at the table
*The neighbouring home can be hired alongside it if you're a larger group of up to nine – an unused hallway can be opened up to join them