New Inn

Sleeps: 8

Overlooking a pretty Suffolk village green, this medieval building was once an inn, welcoming guests since 1478. Now a spacious self-catering property for eight, it still retains its original open hall, where travellers would gather to drink, eat and warm themselves at the central hearth, though today its warmth comes from underfloor heating, with renewable energy via an air source heat pump.

Handsome 15th century inn

Built in 1478, New Inn bucked the general trend at the time whereby abbeys and monasteries tended to service the needs of the weary traveller. On first inspection New Inn looks like any other run of the mill 15/16th century house of a well-to-do merchant. With its central open hall, family rooms at one end and other service rooms at the other, New Inn appears to be unremarkable amongst its contemporaries. However, unlike other homes, New Inn featured extended accommodation. In order to provide enough space for guests and the family, it also boasted a large cellar that would have served to brew and store ale.

A spacious communal hall welcomes all

Once upon a time New Inn would have welcomed many different guests that strayed through Peasenhall. Today it offers the same warm and extended welcome for those that stay here, accommodating up to eight people in comfort. The main hall is undeniably its defining feature. The medieval hall has underfloor heating and a woodstove, making this space a fantastic place both to dine and relax, much like it was many centuries ago. In its main bedroom you can contemplate a glorious crown-post roof from your pillow.