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The Workshop, Framlingham Badingham, Suffolk, England We arrived late, to find the fire lit and the night lights twinkling. A hundred yards up a quiet country lane, this Victorian outbuilding has been converted into a calming, charming, uncluttered space and a sophisticated escape for two. The owners have been meticulous in their restoration, blending old with stunning modern. The open living area has sweeping limed-pine floors, a big corner sofa, a TV built into the wall, a white Arne Jacobson dining table and chairs (iconic 1950s), a spherical steel fireplace suspended above a slate hearth and glass doors that glide open to a decked, sun-trap terrace and a buttercup meadow. More perfection in the kitchen: sleek grey units beneath a pale stone worktop, a Smeg cooker, stainless steel pans, white china. A curving wall leads to the bedroom, whose walls, Roman blind and bed are a symphony of white, taupe and grey. The uber-chic bathroom (bath and circular shower) reveals lotions and potions from the White Company and plump white towels. Alex and Naomi, who live next door, encourage wildlife to their gardens; paths are cut through the meadow in high summer and bee orchids hide away in the long grass. Good shops selling organic and local delicacies are close by, the Heritage Coast is a 15-minute drive and the Visitors’ Book is showered with praise.
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The Workshop overlooking a wild flower meadow
Spacious open plan sitting room
Light and airy bedroom with king size bed
Large bathroom with separate shower
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