Accommodation
There is no accommodation available on site at Dove Barn but we are lucky to be within a ten minute drive of a great range of overnight options - from romantic B&B to country house hotel. Our favourites are listed below.
1. For family of the bride or groom:
Groton Manor Barns, Groton 01787 210391 www.grotonmanorfarm.co.uk
This is the self-catering accommodation belonging to our neighbour, Cary Fraulo (approx 300m from DB). It is ideal accommodation for those attending weddings at Dove Barn because it is within walking distance of the venue. Many brides and grooms and their families have chosen to base themselves here before the big day. It offers accommodation for eight in spacious comfort.
Top choices for the wedding night
The Old Rectory country house is a luxury Bed and Breakfast, located in a peaceful hamlet of Great Waldingfield.
Grove Cottages, Edwardstone 01787 211115 www.grove-cottages.co.uk
.The Old Rectory, Lavenham 01787 247572 www.lavenham-old-rectory.co.uk
This is a very stylish, luxury B&B opposite the church in Lavenham. It is a very popular choice for brides and grooms on their wedding night.
The Crown, Bildeston 01449 740510 www.thebildestoncrown.com
A popular alternative to the Old Rectory, Lavenham for brides and grooms on their wedding night, The Crown is a gastro pub with 12 uber-stylish bedrooms.
Other Self-catering/B&B and hotels within 10-15 minutes drive of Dove Barn.
The Hall, Milden 01787 247235 www.thehall-milden.co.uk
Sherbourne Lodge Cottages, Boxford 01787 210885 www.sherbournelodgecottages.co.uk
Embleton House, Clare 01787 280447 www.embletonhouse.co.uk
The Swan, Lavenham 0870 4008116
The Great House, Lavenham 01787 247431 www.greathouse.co.uk
Lavenham is good if there are quite a few guests all wanting to stay in the same village.
Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich 01473 652334
Stoke by Nayland Country Club 01206 262836
An excellent option for those who enjoy spa treatments and golf.
The Crown, Stoke by Nayland 01206 262001 www.crowninn.net
The Pheasant at Gestingthorpe 01787 461196 www.thepheasant.net
The Old Rectory, Great Waldingfield 01787 372428 www.theoldrectorycountryhouse.co.uk