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Moat Barn

  • 4.5 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • Pets 1
  • Hot Tub
  • Bedrooms: 5

About Moat Barn

Moat Barn is a large stylish barn conversion that sleeps up to ten guests, set in Hasketon in Suffolk. This impressive luxury accommodation enjoys a top countryside location with loads of space both inside and out. Five bedrooms mean everyone gets their own space and there are some awesome period features like the huge exposed beams in the sitting room. (We guarantee you'll end up taking a lot of photos here, it's really something to see!)

The expansive gardens have large lawns and a children's play area to keep the little ones busy. Inside you'll find a games room with a pool table and foosball plus an extra TV area. Film buffs will love the dedicated cinema room for epic movie nights. And the kitchen features a traditional Aga range cooker that's perfect for rustling up special family meals. Another real highlight of this property is the private hot tub where you can soak away with good company and a cold drink.

Five unique bedrooms await tired explorers. You can choose from a super-king, two doubles, a single and a family room with three singles. All rooms have character with exposed beams and quirky wall murals in the family room. There's also two bathrooms and one of the rooms is styled around the Little Mermaid.

There are some great days out to be had here. You're just a short drive from the Suffolk coast. Visit Woodbridge (10 minutes) for river cruises. Explore Framlingham Castle (25 minutes). Southwold (40 minutes) has colourful beach huts and a pier. Africa Alive Zoological Reserve (45 minutes) makes a great day out.

This is a simply amazing converted barn with real standout features throughout. Moat Barn is perfect for big family gatherings or memorable friend reunions. Check your availability today!

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Need to Know

Lodge Facilities
  • Stylish barn conversion for ten guests
  • Five individually designed bedrooms
  • Cinema room perfect for family film nights
  • Games room with pool table and foosball
  • Luxury hot tub in garden area
  • Aga range cooker in spacious kitchen
  • Children's outdoor play area
  • Short drive to Suffolk coastal towns
  • Beautiful rural setting
  • Feature ceiling beams and exposed brickwork
  • Large dining area for group meals
  • Attractive gardens and patio
  • Dog-friendly accommodation
  • Close to Woodbridge and River Deben
Accommodation features
  • Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x family room with 3 x singles, 1 x single, 2 x doubles
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen with Aga range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Cinema room for film viewing
  • Games room with pool table, foosball table and TV sitting area
  • Two Smart TVs throughout property
  • WiFi available throughout
  • Bed linen and towels included in rental
  • Ample off-road parking available
  • Gardens with lawns, patio, covered patio area and furniture
  • Hot tub in garden (maintenance every Tuesday)
  • One small, well-behaved dog welcome (must inform at booking)
  • No smoking policy
  • Shop 2
  • 1 miles away, pub 1
  • 4 miles away
  • Aga takes two hours to heat up once turned on
  • Logs for woodburning stove not provided
  • No unaccompanied teenagers permitted

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Moat Barn Reviews

4.5Visitor Rating out of 5

17 reviews from guests who stayed at Moat Barn

Michael
Jul 2026

BE AWARE THE LISTING IS NOT ACCURATE Most Barn could be a beautiful place to holiday but unfortunately it is in dire need of attention. The house is dirty, the oven was disgusting, the BBQ had not been cleaned since its last use, windows and window sills littered with dead flies and cobwebs, a previous visitor had written dirty in the dust on the TV screen, the curtains are hanging off rails and food debris stuffed between the sofa cushions Cracked shower tray. The carpet is loose at the top of the stairs causing a dangerous trip hazard. Someone had left their underwear in the bedside cabinet so obviously not checked. We arrived to a wasp nest in the main bedroom , the bed and floor littered with dead wasps and other debris if the house had been checked in the week before our arrival surely this would have been seen. We had to sleep on the sofa for 3 nights. We were without electricity or hot water for 36 hours a generator was provided but it ran out of fuel. What it Doesnt say in the details is that a nursery owned by moat barn is attached to the property the noise is unbelievable add that to the afternoon discos you can not hope to relax in the garden. There is no comfortable seating in the garden anyway and the patio hasnt been cleaned since the autumn. We were promised a deep clean and that someone would repair the carpet but no one turned up. We asked to be relocated, however this was not possible and we left after 9 days.

Jayne
Jun 2026

Its our second time staying at Moat Barn and we absolutely love it. So nice to stay somewhere big enough for us all. 8 adults baby. The house is decorated in a lovely quirky way, it has everything you could want for a comfortable stay. Hot tub and games room is a great added bonus. Last time we stayed in December so it was lovely and cosy, this time it was summer so a lot of time spent out in garden and eating outside. We will definitely be back, its becoming a family tradition which will all look forward to and love.

Daniel
May 2026

The property was stunning, and so great for a group of 10. There was lots of space and the garden was beautiful. We loved the different areas and different rooms, and the beds were all lovely. What let it down for us was Oven. Even preheated it just wasnt very good, we ended up having to grill all our food as even cooking a basic pizza wasnt working. The hottub was ready but seemed to get very dirty very quickly after one use and we noticed the filter had lots of grime clogging it up, so not sure if this was why it wasnt keeping clean, or if the chemicals hadnt been put in? The outdoor table was really dangerous as it was broken but nothing to say. We moved it ever so slightly to make more room by the doors but the legs caved in and there were screws and nails sticking out. We were lucky it didnt land on anyone but that was really disappointing as we couldnt use it to all sit outside. The wifi was very intermittent. Wasnt working on arrival, and some team came to fix it. But the next morning it stopped again. Wasnt ideal as we were wanting to use Spotify to play music. The shower was so silly was when you turned it on it flooded the whole bathroom. The tap was just as silly as it would dribble and flood around the sink, and then all of a sudden the pump would lock in and shoot it out the bowl across the bathroom. It was a shame aswell as you couldnt quietly wash your hands or shower without it disturbing everyone because of the pump. Overall a lot of the equipment felt really old, from cupboards where handles would just fall off when you touch them, to dining tables you couldnt touch without collapsing and a garden bench with bits falling off. If the maintenance was better then this place would definitely be a 1010.

Sheila
Mar 2026

Our family of 10 had a lovely weekend in this amazing property. The games room was much appreciated by the younger members as well as the hot tub and table tennis table. The barn is very spacious and well equipped. I recommend it as a great place for a break.

Sharon
Feb 2026

I will start with a WOW first impression! The barn is stunning, the house immaculate and luxurious and the photos do not do it justice. I read on previous reviews a couple of niggles that people reported and hoped they had been rectified. Sad to say they were still present. 1 The hot tub was hot but the water seemed dirty and cloudy and didn't smell nice. 2the aga was stunninging but didn't come up to full temperature according to the gage so we didn't risk using it. There was a microwave and convector oven available so that was adequate and the aga hotplates were easy to use. 3 no welcome book with any instructions or directions about the house available although the courtesy bottle of wine and treats were gratefully received 4 WiFi connection varied according the weather but a majority of the time it was good. 5 broken bed slats on arrival in the kiddies room. They were loose and kept falling on the floor. So my daughter slept on the floor on the mattress which didn't affect her holiday! All these were reported directly to the owner who advised they would be addressed. The games room was a perfect addition to the holiday, the living room and wood burner was beautiful. As a family of 10 with a dog, we would return as the house was so spacious and luxurious but I would check in with the agent that these issues have been addressed before returning.

Alison
Dec 2025

The house was as amazing as it looked in the photos. Also it had Christmas decorations and tree which was lovely. The owner was very accommodating with the check in time as we wanted to arrive a bit earlier. Also the hot tub wasnt working but the owner agreed to a discount for the inconvenience.

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