Your Home Away from Home
Relax in a traditional style Georgian environment but with modern facilities.
Welcome to Grange Farm House
Experience the charm of Felixstowe from the comfort of our B&B
About Us
Grange Farm House is owned and run by Stephen and Liz Pettman, who live on site. They have been there since July 2007 and started Bed and Breakfast in January 2008. Both have Food Safety certificates.
The house is a 17th century and Georgian farm house, situated in Lower Walton. The accommodation consists of two large bedrooms in the Georgian part of the house. Both rooms can be doubles or twins and are en suite. The larger room can accommodate a third or fourth small bed, if required. The accommodation is not suitable for persons who are unable to climb stairs or who are allergic to animals. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Off street parking is available (one per room). Guests are welcome from any race, faith and sexual orientation. Free WiFi is also available.
The house is a 17th century and Georgian farm house, situated in Lower Walton. The accommodation consists of two large bedrooms in the Georgian part of the house. Both rooms can be doubles or twins and are en suite. The larger room can accommodate a third or fourth small bed, if required. The accommodation is not suitable for persons who are unable to climb stairs or who are allergic to animals. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Off street parking is available (one per room). Guests are welcome from any race, faith and sexual orientation. Free WiFi is also available.
Rooms, Rates including breakfast.
Room 1
This large room can be used as either a double (6 feet) or twin bedded room. A third or fourth small convertible bed is/are available, if required. The en-suite facilities consist of a large shower, toilet and hand basin. Windows look out over the front and rear garden. Room rates: £104 for twin / double occupancy (Family room (children only): £129 if third bed required, £154 for fourth bed) £79 for single occupancy Discount available for direct bookings only - 10% for 3 or more nights.
Room 2
This large room can be used as either a double (5 feet) or twin bedded room. The en-suite facilities consist of a shower, toilet and hand basin. Windows look out over the front garden and the drive. Please note that the twin beds are small - 2'6" wide, not suitable for some adults. Room rates: £99 for twin / double occupancy £74 for single occupancy Discount available for direct bookings only - 10% for 3 or more nights.
Our Dining Room
For breakfast we offer, cereals, fruit juice, fresh fruit, full English, toast, tea or coffee. All meat used for breakfast (sausage, bacon, black pudding) is purchased from G. Debman Family Butcher, Ipswich. When available organic produce is used (except for Heinz baked beans) - eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms. All food is fresh. Bread comes from local bakers. Stephen and Liz are pleased to accommodate any dietary requirements and will endeavour to meet any reasonable requests in relation to breakfast.
Terms and Conditions
COVID standard cleaning and distancing still observed and expected from our guests.
We welcome guests from any faith and nationality.
We are gay friendly.
We also welcome well behaved, clean dogs. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate guests unable to climb stairs.
Off street parking.
Free WiFi.
10% discount a night on all bookings of 3 or more nights made directly by telephone, email or on-line from this website only!
We may ask for a deposit.
We accept all major debit / credit cards but do not accept cash.
We welcome guests from any faith and nationality.
We are gay friendly.
We also welcome well behaved, clean dogs. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate guests unable to climb stairs.
Off street parking.
Free WiFi.
10% discount a night on all bookings of 3 or more nights made directly by telephone, email or on-line from this website only!
We may ask for a deposit.
We accept all major debit / credit cards but do not accept cash.
Information including directions.
Local shops, including a fish and chip shop / kebab grill can be found two hundred yards away. Five minutes by car or fifteen minutes walk away from Walton High Street, where a public house and the Bombay Nite Indian restaurant are found. Easy access from Felixstowe Port. Felixstowe town centre and beach two miles away. Regular bus service from opposite the house to Felixstowe town centre and Ipswich. Both Stephen and Liz have lived all their lives in Suffolk and are pleased to assist in planning excursions. The house is near to the A14, which provides excellent links to the whole of Suffolk.
Approaching Felixstowe from the A14. Stay on A14 at roundabout (second exit) on to Port of Felixstowe Road. Take the first exit just past a lay-by, signed Dock Gate No 2, Trinity Business Park. Take the next left (about 200m), signed Cavendish Park, Superstore. You will see Morrisons superstore in front of you. First exit at roundabout (Grange Farm Avenue). Continue until you reach a mini roundabout (after the humps start). Turn right into Grange Road. The drive (care please as it is also a public footpath) is at the end of a long brick wall on the right hand side just before the next mini roundabout (Wadgate Road). Map below.
Approaching Felixstowe from the A14. Stay on A14 at roundabout (second exit) on to Port of Felixstowe Road. Take the first exit just past a lay-by, signed Dock Gate No 2, Trinity Business Park. Take the next left (about 200m), signed Cavendish Park, Superstore. You will see Morrisons superstore in front of you. First exit at roundabout (Grange Farm Avenue). Continue until you reach a mini roundabout (after the humps start). Turn right into Grange Road. The drive (care please as it is also a public footpath) is at the end of a long brick wall on the right hand side just before the next mini roundabout (Wadgate Road). Map below.
Contact
- Grange Farm House B&B, 48 Grange Road, Felixstowe, UK
- IP11 2JR
- +44-07702037527 - Owner
- qualdisc@clara.net
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-21:00. Bookings not taken for same day.
Bookings taken by email, telephone, above contact or on-line below. These bookings will be given 10% discount for stays of 3 or more nights.
Free On-Line Booking
Testimonials
Quality Discovery Ltd Coach Travel
The company is only offereing one tour currently:
A tour to Italy viewing church bell ringing systems in Northern italy with a principal stay on the banks of Lake Garda.
The dates are from 17th October to 27th October.
Picture right: Hotel Gardesana, Torri del Benaco.
A tour to Italy viewing church bell ringing systems in Northern italy with a principal stay on the banks of Lake Garda.
The dates are from 17th October to 27th October.
Picture right: Hotel Gardesana, Torri del Benaco.
Itinerary
Italia 2025 - 17/10/2025 to 27/10/2025.
Friday 17 OctoberPick ups in Bredfield, Ipswich*, Capel*, Colchester areas to arrive at Harwich International by 21.00. Overnight crossing to the Hook of Holland.
Saturday 18 OctoberTravel through Holland, Luxembourg and France to the Mulhouse area for our overnight stop. Dinner at our hotel.
Sunday 19 OctoberTravel through Switzerland, the Gottard tunnel into Italy and down to Reggio Emilia for a 2 night stay. Ringing demonstration of the Reggiani system (confirmed) in Reggio Emilia and/or Bagno (partially full circle). Dinner with the local ringers (not included).
Itinerary
.Monday 20 OctoberTravel to Lucca for a demonstration (confirmed) of their full circle ringing system. Lunch with the local ringers (not included).
Tuesday 21 OctoberTravel to the Modena area for demonstration of Bolognesi full circle ringing system. Lunch with locals (not included) Travel up to the Verona area. Ringing at Piovezzano and Pastrengo (acclimatisation for those new to ringing in Italy). On to our hotel in Torri del Benaco for dinner.
Wednesday 22 October - Friday 24 October. Rnging at the Veronese towers in the the local area or in other adjacent Dioceses**. Dinner at our hotel in Torri del Benaco.
Saturday 25 OctoberTravel back through Switzerland. Continue through to France to our overnight stop in the Metz area. Dinner at our hotel.
Sunday 26 OctoberTravel to Dordrecht for a ring on both the 8 and 10 (confirmed). On to the Hook of Holland for our night ferry back to Harwich, arriving early Monday morning.
* Depending on parking availability. . ** On one of these days, there will be an opportunity to see and have hands on experience at a church in the Brescia or Bergamo area. This is the Ambrosian ringing system, which is full circle but heavily counterbalanced. All ringing on the Veronese bells will be organised by the Veronese Association, except Piovezzano and Pastrengo.
This itinerary is subject to confirmation but the major Italian ringing groups are keen to see us again, so it is anticipated that changes will be minor.
Tuesday 21 OctoberTravel to the Modena area for demonstration of Bolognesi full circle ringing system. Lunch with locals (not included) Travel up to the Verona area. Ringing at Piovezzano and Pastrengo (acclimatisation for those new to ringing in Italy). On to our hotel in Torri del Benaco for dinner.
Wednesday 22 October - Friday 24 October. Rnging at the Veronese towers in the the local area or in other adjacent Dioceses**. Dinner at our hotel in Torri del Benaco.
Saturday 25 OctoberTravel back through Switzerland. Continue through to France to our overnight stop in the Metz area. Dinner at our hotel.
Sunday 26 OctoberTravel to Dordrecht for a ring on both the 8 and 10 (confirmed). On to the Hook of Holland for our night ferry back to Harwich, arriving early Monday morning.
* Depending on parking availability. . ** On one of these days, there will be an opportunity to see and have hands on experience at a church in the Brescia or Bergamo area. This is the Ambrosian ringing system, which is full circle but heavily counterbalanced. All ringing on the Veronese bells will be organised by the Veronese Association, except Piovezzano and Pastrengo.
This itinerary is subject to confirmation but the major Italian ringing groups are keen to see us again, so it is anticipated that changes will be minor.
Photographs of various Italian ringing systems.
Details from Stephen Pettman
See Contacts page above.
See Contacts page above.
Price Schedule.
Price per person sharing a twin or double room: £1106.00. Deposit required £200.00. Single supplement £271.00 (Total £1377.00). Lower beds (not bunks) are available on the ferries at a supplement of £28.00 per person.All applications will be on a first come first served basis. The holiday is limited to 40 persons. However, the company does reserve the right to refuse any booking without giving reasons.
Included: All coach and ferry travel . Cabin on overnight crossings. Dinner in hotels except in Reggio Emilia*. Bed and Breakfast in all hotels. Daily coach excursions. Gifts for Italian local ringers and other local helpers. The coach will have a toilet on board and tea / coffee making facilities. It will also have a DVD player. A charge will be payable to the drivers for on-board refreshments. Snacks will be available in transit, at near cost price.
Not included: Lunch on any days. Wine or other drinks at dinners. Meals and drinks on ferries. Local public transport costs, if used. Entrance fees to any museums, etc. Gratuities in hotels or to drivers. Donations at Dordrecht.
A full package will be sent on application, including more details of the various ringing systems.
Price per person sharing a twin or double room: £1106.00. Deposit required £200.00. Single supplement £271.00 (Total £1377.00). Lower beds (not bunks) are available on the ferries at a supplement of £28.00 per person.All applications will be on a first come first served basis. The holiday is limited to 40 persons. However, the company does reserve the right to refuse any booking without giving reasons.
Included: All coach and ferry travel . Cabin on overnight crossings. Dinner in hotels except in Reggio Emilia*. Bed and Breakfast in all hotels. Daily coach excursions. Gifts for Italian local ringers and other local helpers. The coach will have a toilet on board and tea / coffee making facilities. It will also have a DVD player. A charge will be payable to the drivers for on-board refreshments. Snacks will be available in transit, at near cost price.
Not included: Lunch on any days. Wine or other drinks at dinners. Meals and drinks on ferries. Local public transport costs, if used. Entrance fees to any museums, etc. Gratuities in hotels or to drivers. Donations at Dordrecht.
A full package will be sent on application, including more details of the various ringing systems.
Ethos of the Tour
1. We are the guests of the various Italian Ringing Associations, so should be respectful of their traditions and heritage. Their hospitality and camaderie is amazing.
2. When ringing on Veronese System bells, the organiser will endeavour to allow all those who want to ring the opportunity, assuming a reasonable level of competence. Tower grabbing (and quarter peal and peal ringing) are not part of the culture, so occasionally not everyone will get a go. Ringing times are generally quite limited and it is likely that our ringing slot deprives the local ringers of a practice.
3. The organiser has spent 35 years developping a good relationship with local associations. The Veronese ringing opportunities will be mainly arranged by the President of the National Association (covering all Italy - equivalent of the Central Council but more fun!) and ex President of the Veronese Association - Eles Belfontali. Hopefully she will have dinner with us one evening at Torri del Benaco.
4. Motto of the tour - relax, enjoy the food and wine and go with the flow! Enjoy.
2. When ringing on Veronese System bells, the organiser will endeavour to allow all those who want to ring the opportunity, assuming a reasonable level of competence. Tower grabbing (and quarter peal and peal ringing) are not part of the culture, so occasionally not everyone will get a go. Ringing times are generally quite limited and it is likely that our ringing slot deprives the local ringers of a practice.
3. The organiser has spent 35 years developping a good relationship with local associations. The Veronese ringing opportunities will be mainly arranged by the President of the National Association (covering all Italy - equivalent of the Central Council but more fun!) and ex President of the Veronese Association - Eles Belfontali. Hopefully she will have dinner with us one evening at Torri del Benaco.
4. Motto of the tour - relax, enjoy the food and wine and go with the flow! Enjoy.
