Olive House East of England

Away from it all, with family and friends

Set in splendid seclusion, surrounded by Suffolk countryside (and yet just 20 minutes from the bustling town of Bury St Edmunds), Olive House is a pleasing blend of understated luxury and home-from-home comforts. It’s the perfect base to gather all the generations of the family or groups of friends for some quality time together.

Follow the winding driveway and let the world fall away as this newly renovated, architecturally designed contemporary property comes into sight, cocooned by mature trees and landscaped gardens. Once inside, let the calming, modern interiors soothe you with floor to ceiling windows giving plenty of light to the open plan living spaces. The rooms are immaculate, from the convivial lounge, with its magnificent bar, to the kitchen, where wicker lamps of all shapes light the dining table, creating an informal vibe for family breakfasts and dinners. 

Drift into the grounds, through sliding and Crittal doors, to find more areas to dine, socialise and relax. Spend summer days around the pool, on the tennis court, or in the sheltered hot tub, before firing up the barbecue. When the food’s ready, you might have trouble corralling the children from the extensive lawns, TV room or pool table. Or perhaps they’ll be staring in wonder at the dinosaur statue, down at the garden’s edge.

Olive House is somewhere to bring all the generations, having beautifully appointed bedrooms for up to 23 guests. Some of the bedrooms are on the ground floor for easier access and two are family rooms. On the Suffolk/Norfolk border, it’s in a great location to explore this corner of England, from the Norfolk Broads to the pretty seaside towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh. Thetford Forest is just up the road too, for outdoor adventures. After your days out, Olive House a wonderful base to come home to.

Selected by Gareth

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