My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Calf Pens. The local area is very quiet and peaceful, and the accommodation is perfect for one or two couples - with a bathroom each ‑ clean, spacious, comfortable and with all mod cons. The three provided fans, all on standards, were a godsend in enabling us to ride the heatwave into the upper 30s C ‑ as was the superb shower. The two folders of information were particularly helpful and well‑presented: one for the accommodation; and the other for the wider locality. We also appreciated the wine and grocery essentials, in the kitchen and fridge when we arrived.
The estate includes a 1.5 mile walk, kept mown around the field edges, which is great for an early morning or late evening amble serenaded with birdsong.
We spent most of our time exploring the attractive wool towns and nearby villages, as well as the multiplicity of easy‑going footpaths through the glorious countryside.
We struck up a happy relationship with the owners, living in the adjoining main house, but that was as much at our instigation as theirs. We never felt our privacy was compromised and our entrance and parking were entirely private. The lawn is overlooked by the main house, so is not so private, but is in a lovely setting facing south west.
Hadleigh is the nearest sizeable town for food shopping, boasting a Co‑op and a Morrisons, less than a 10 minute drive away.
In summary, we recommend The Calf Pens (converted!) highly.