Darney Barn

A dog-friendly 4-bedroom barn on a working Suffolk farm — 6 miles from Bury St Edmunds, sleeps 9.

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A Peaceful Suffolk Barn, 6 Miles from Bury St Edmunds

A newly converted four-bedroom barn set on our family's working arable farm — 100+ years in the family, a warm welcome guaranteed.

Darney Barn is the kind of place families and groups come back to: spacious, spotless, full of homely touches, and held together by the one thing every one of our guests writes about — the hosting. Host Louisa (and sometimes her dad) knows everyone by name, leave a hand-drawn map of the best walks on the kitchen table, and are always on the end of a message if you need anything.

Outside the barn, an enclosed patio with covered BBQ and fire pit is ready for long evenings of food, wine and stories. Beyond the patio, farm walks rich with deer, hare and buzzards run in every direction — one pretty route takes you to a cosy country pub in about an hour. Lavenham, Long Melford, Cambridge and the Suffolk coast are all within easy reach.

It's dog-friendly too (including wheelchair-using dogs — just ask), with plenty of space inside and out, clear night skies for stargazing, and enough quiet that you'll actually hear yourself think.

4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9

Super-king, king, twin/king and a bunk room — perfect for two families

3 Bathrooms

Two ensuite showers plus a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower

Working Family Farm

100+ years of Suffolk farming heritage, farm walks right from the door

Fire Pit, BBQ & Dog-Friendly

Enclosed patio, covered BBQ, fire pit and a warm welcome for well-behaved dogs

Accommodation

Inside the Barn

Thoughtfully converted, beautifully decorated and fully equipped for a proper countryside stay — right down to the board games, children's toys and that hand wash our guests keep writing about.

Downstairs

  • Kitchen: Spacious open-plan kitchen with double oven, five-ring hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, additional fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Dining Area: Large dining table seating nine
  • Living Area: Comfy, colourful sitting area with large internet-enabled smart TV

Yellow Room

Super king bed (or two extra-long single beds)

Ensuite shower

Blue Room

King bed

Large hanging cupboard

Pink Room

Twin beds (or king bed)

Ensuite shower

Green Room

One single bed plus a large bunk bed

Sleeps three — perfect for kids

Hanging cupboard

Family Bathroom

Large bath and overhead shower

Outside

Enclosed patio with outside dining table

Covered barbecue area

Fire pit for evening gatherings

Farm walks with wildlife spotting

Secure bike storage — great local off-road tracks

Parking for up to four cars

Working arable farm setting

Location — The Heart of Suffolk

Explore Bury St Edmunds, Lavenham & Beyond

Our barn sits in the gentle countryside of West Suffolk — just 6 miles from the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds, and within easy reach of some of England's prettiest medieval villages, a world-class university city and a beautiful stretch of coastline.

Bury St Edmunds

6 miles

Historic market town with abbey ruins, beautiful gardens, craft breweries and excellent independent shops and restaurants

Lavenham & Long Melford

Close by

Picturesque medieval wool towns with famously crooked timber-framed buildings, antique shops and cosy pubs

Cambridge

Easy day trip

World-famous university city with stunning college architecture, punting on the Cam and the Fitzwilliam Museum

Suffolk Heritage Coast

Day trip

Beautiful beaches and coastal towns including Aldeburgh, Southwold and Orford — ideal for a long lunch by the sea

Things to Do On and Around the Farm

  • Farm walks with deer, hare, and buzzard spotting
  • Footpaths to nearby cosy pubs (about an hour's walk)
  • Pick-your-own apples and blackberries from the meadow in season
  • Visit the historic wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford
  • Explore Cambridge colleges and museums
  • Enjoy the Suffolk Heritage Coast and beaches
  • Stargazing from the patio on clear night skies
  • Off-road cycling track right by the farm (secure bike storage on site)

Guest Reviews — 5.0 on Airbnb

5 out of 5 stars 5.0 · Every guest has given us 5 stars so far.

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Shruti

September 2025

5 stars

Absolutely fantastic stay, highly recommend for a group. Louisa's communication was impeccable from start to finish, despite some tardiness from my side. The place is exactly as shown in the photos and really well set up with homely touches, a fully equipped kitchen and kids toys. She offered some great recommendations of places to explore in the local area and local walks.

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Brinley

September 2025

5 stars

An excellent place to stay in close proximity to Bury St Edmunds. Very attentive host and everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend booking and would stay again if we were ever in the area.

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Karen

August 2025

5 stars

Louisa was very responsive and helpful from booking till the end of our stay. The barn is situated in the middle of beautiful countryside within easy reach of Bury St Edmunds and Long Melford. The house had all we needed for our stay and was very comfortable, the rooms were beautifully decorated. There were lovely walk ideas and toys and games for our little girl which was a nice touch. We really enjoyed our stay here.

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Sarah

August 2025

5 stars

We stayed at Louisa's barn over the bank holiday weekend as a family of 5 and a family of 4 plus two dogs! The barn is absolutely beautiful, cosey and so homely. The games and toys are a lovely touch. Louisa had left us a map with some walks drawn onto it and I hugely recommend going into the meadow and grabbing yourself some apples and blackberries! Louisa was so friendly as was her dad who checked we were happy with the accommodation and had a lovely chat about the history of the farm etc. We had a wonderful stay and cannot recommend the barn enough so reasonable but perfect for a relaxed break away.

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Kirsty

October 2025

5 stars

Lovely, clean and cosy accommodation, with a friendly, very helpful and flexible host. Great value for money for a large group, with all the amenities you could need.

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Abbie

August 2025

5 stars

We had a wonderful stay here with two families of four. The house was perfect for us — spacious, clean, and very comfortable. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and Louisa kindly arranged one of the rooms as two singles instead of a double, which worked brilliantly for our group. The open-plan living space was ideal for hosting family, with plenty of seating both inside and outside. It never felt crowded, even with a full house. The property is in a quiet location, which made it very relaxing. A lovely detail was the hand wash — it smelled divine and made the place feel extra welcoming.

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Pricing

Pricing varies per season. From £150 per night (weekday, low season). Discounts for longer stays. Book direct and skip the platform fees.

Ready for a Proper Countryside Break?

Whether you're planning a multi-generation family reunion, a weekend away with old friends, or a dog-friendly escape for two — Darney Barn is built for a relaxed, uncrowded stay. Book direct and save on platform fees, or head to Airbnb if you'd rather.

Capacity:

Sleeps up to 9 guests across 4 bedrooms

Check-in / Check-out:

From 4pm / by 10am

Dogs:

Welcome by prior arrangement (£25 per dog)

Minimum Stay:

Please enquire — flexible outside peak weeks

Respect the Neighbours:

Peaceful rural location — no parties. Outdoor noise to a minimum after 10pm.

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