A popular destination for those seeking to stay in holiday cottages Suffolk offers the chance to enjoy the best of coastal and inland scenery. Read on to discover some of the attractions you can enjoy whilst staying at one of our Suffolk holiday cottages.
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Suffolk quite possibly represents rural England at its very best and can be the perfect location for cottage holidays. It possesses mile after mile of gently undulating countryside, ideal for exploration on foot or by bike, and has a coastline dotted with family holiday resorts. Wherever you wander from your cottage Suffolk, its stunning landscapes, historic wool towns and many hidden gems wait to be discovered.
The medieval wool trade's influence is still apparent in these parts. Lavenham was one of the wealthiest towns in England and it retains an almost perfect medieval market square with many half-timbered houses lining its ancient streets. Nearby is Long Melford, boasting the longest high street in the country. Bury St Edmunds is an historic market town in the west of the county. At one time this part of Suffolk boasted more pubs than churches. While the number of hostelries has dwindled down the years, the Greene King Brewery and Visitor Centre remains a popular attraction.
From our selection of holiday cottages Suffolk and some of the county's best-kept coastal secrets, like the towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold, can be explored. Charming Aldeburgh offers the perfect location for those seeking Suffolk cottage holidays. Its unspoilt character recalls an earlier age. Here, fishermen still draw their boats up the shore to sell their catch on the beach. The town is also internationally famous for its Festival begun by Benjamin Britten; on the seafront the new 'Scallop' sculpture by Maggi Hambling is dedicated to him. The resort of Southwold, with its award-winning beaches, salt marshes and woodlands sweeping down to the shore, is another popular choice for the discerning.
In summary, Suffolk holiday cottages offer the perfect base for exploring this delightful county. So, why not browse our selection of Suffolk holiday cottages to find something that catches your eye?
Places to visit in Suffolk
Kessingland
Kessingland is an old fishing village, three miles south of Lowestoft, where the fishing boats are still drawn up onto the beach and is now a popular family holiday destination thanks mainly to its award-winning beach. The dunes and beach are quite stony but in the springtime a great variety of wild flowers can be seen growing amongst the stones making it a very picturesque scene.
One of our Suffolk cottages in Kessingland.
Halesworth
The town is rich in heritage and history dating back to the Middle Ages. It reached the peak of its prosperity when the River Blyth, on which it sits, was made navigable in 1756 greatly increasing the town's trade. Nowadays it is a major centre for the arts. Events include the annual High Tide Festival, the Halesworth Arts Festival and one of East Anglia's best kept secrets, the outstanding Gig in the Park music festival.
One of our Suffolk cottages in Halesworth.
Bungay
Bungay is vibrant and charming, situated in a loop of the River Waveney and built around the remains of a Norman castle. The River Waveney runs through the most tranquil part of the Southern Broads and you can explore its upper reaches by canoe or rowing boat. Those who like the taste of the local ale can enjoy a visit to St Peters Brewery in the grounds of a 13th century hall on the outskirts of the town.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Bungay.
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Helmingham Hall Gardens are some of the finest in England, full of interest throughout the year. Helmingham is a splendid Tudor hall surrounded by a wide moat and set in 400 acres of deer park. The ancient house is the home of the Tollemache family and the drawbridge is still pulled up at night, as it has been for the last 400 years.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Helmingham Hall Gardens.
Woodbridge
Here you can visit the famous restored Tide Mill, which can be seen working depending on the tide. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there is perhaps no better way of seeing the surroundings than on a boat trip down the River Deben.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Woodbridge.
Diss
Surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Waveney Valley, the town of Diss just over the border in south Norfolk is a real little gem. Nowhere else in England will you find a market town built around a lake. Diss Mere is surrounded by trees, lawns and footpaths and is said to be one of the deepest inland lakes in the country. This beautiful picture-postcard market town claims to have been poet Sir John Betjeman's favourite Norfolk haunt.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Diss.
Eye
Here you will find timber-framed buildings, pretty thatched cottages, the stunning 15th century church, the magnificent town hall as well as splendid views from the castle ruin. Don't miss the Eye Country Market every Wednesday in the main square - it was shortlisted on the BBC Good Food Programme Best Food Market 2009.
One of our Suffolk cottages in Eye.
Dunwick
It's hard to believe that this sleepy village, which lies south of Southwold and Walberswick, was once a bustling port and at one time the unofficial capital of East Anglia. Sadly most of the old town has been taken by the sea. In the 13th century a large storm swept much of it away and the Dunwich River was partly silted up. The remainder of Dunwich was lost to the sea over a period of two to three hundred years. Dunwich Heath is beautifully peaceful coastal lowland with heath, sandy cliffs and beach. It is a rare and precious habitat, rich in wildlife, offering tranquillity and excellent views. This National Trust owned Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers waymarked nature trails linking the beach and heath, children's trails and the Sea Watch lookout for spotting porpoises and seals.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Dunwick.
Beccles
Beccles is an historic market town at the southern point of The Broads. A river port since medieval times it is now a popular stop for pleasure craft with its pretty riverfront bordered by Georgian gardens sloping down to the water's edge and a quayside which is the venue for the popular carnival and regatta. Beccles has preserved its historic centre and market square. The Bell Tower dominates the skyline, standing detached next to St Michael's Church and affording spectacular views of the Broads's National Park and rolling countryside to the south.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Beccles.
Aldeburgh
Once a thriving fishing village, Aldeburgh is now a busy town brimming with character. It is blessed with breathtaking scenery, both seawards and following the river Alde inland. A handful of fishing boats still occupy the shingle beach and passers-by may even be lucky enough to buy fish directly from the fishermen as they bring their catch back into shore. Aldeburgh is also famous as the birthplace and home of composer Benjamin Britten. He founded the Aldeburgh Music Festival, which takes place in the summer, and the annual Aldeburgh Literary Festival.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Aldeburgh.
Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is an historic market town in the west of the county. It was once home to one of the most powerful monasteries in mediaeval Europe and today boasts the only cathedral in Suffolk. This, along with its elegant Georgian squares and Abbey gardens, make it a most charming town. At one time this part of Suffolk possessed more pubs than churches. While the number of hostelries has dwindled down the years, the Greene King Brewery and Visitor Centre remains a popular attraction as well as The Nutshell, which claims to be the smallest pub in Britain.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Bury St Edmunds.
Framlingham
This ancient market town is a firm favourite with visitors and locals alike, and in 2006 was voted 'the best place to live in the country' by Country Life magazine. The town is dominated by its castle, a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes for a fascinating family day out. Surrounding the castle is The Mere, a large lake and nature reserve, popular with walkers.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Framlingham.
Sandlings Peninsula
At one time a gently undulating heathland ran unbroken from north Suffolk to Ipswich, known locally as the Sandlings. Now all that remains is this wild coastal landscape between Orford Ness and the mouth of the River Deben in south Suffolk which, has become an important wildlife habitat.
One of our Suffolk cottages near the Sandlings Peninsula.
Lowestoft
Lowestoft, once a small fishing village, is now one of East Anglia's major holiday destinations. Famous for its wonderful stretches of award-winning beaches and rich maritime heritage the town of Lowestoft is situated close to the Norfolk Broads and is a perfect holiday location for the young and young-at-heart.
One of our Suffolk cottages in Lowestoft.
Newmarket
Newmarket is a small attractive market town famous throughout the world as the home of horseracing. As you arrive in the town, the impact of the horseracing industry is immediately obvious, not only because of the horse walks (pavements) and traffic lights (horse crossing warning lights and signs) that you will see, there to help them make their journey from yard to exercise grounds a safe one, but also because open heathland stretches for miles at both ends of the town, with the main training ground - Warren Hill - running right into the town centre. It is here where you can go from Monday to Saturday, between sunrise and 1pm, to watch the horses and jockeys training. Horse lovers should head here to see a race or just visit the Horse Racing Museum.
One of our Suffolk cottages nearNewmarket.
Felixstowe
Felixstowe is an attractive seaside resort that has retained much of its traditional charm and elegance over the years. Beautiful gardens line its long, level promenade and Felixstowe boasts over four miles of sand and shingle beaches, still dotted with colourful beach huts.
One of our Suffolk cottages in Felixstowe.
Orford
Orford is arguably one of the prettiest villages on the Suffolk Coast and a true historical gem. It is also known as a foodies paradise. On Saturdays there's a weekly food market in the town hall on the market square where locals sell their produce. There are also two smokeries in Orford, one specialising in fish and cheese, the other in oysters. Orford Ness is a 10-mile shingle spit separated from the mainland by the River Ore, and is a haven for wildlife - it's home to the RSPB Sanctuary Havergate Island, famous for its waders and seabirds as well as the RPSB's signature bird, the avocet.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Orford.
Oulton Broad
Although it lies in Suffolk it is located at the southern gateway to the Norfolk Broads. The life of Oulton Broad is inextricably linked with the water, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and rowing are all on offer. Nicholas Everitt Park provides one of the most spectacular views over the broad, where you can sit back and relax to the sound of a Sunday afternoon brass band concert during the summer, enjoy the thrills of Thursday night powerboat racing or simply relax.
One of our Suffolk cottages in Oulton Broad.
Southwold
Southwold is a quintessentially English seaside resort and the jewel in the crown of Suffolk coastal towns. Southwold's sandy beach, with its brightly coloured beach huts and sprawling dunes, is one of the most popular in the area. The recently refurbished pier offers a wide range of shops, eating places and amusements from the traditional to Tim Hunkin's eccentric inventions. Down at the harbour fresh fish, caught daily by local fishermen, is sold from wooden huts. Southwold is home to the Adnams brewery, winner of The Good Pub Guide 2011's 'Brewery of the Year' award. The brewery itself is very much the focal point of the town, located just behind the high street next to the town's magnificent whitewashed lighthouse.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Southwold.
Lavenham
Situated in the heart of rural Suffolk Lavenham is perhaps England's finest medieval village. It was one of the wealthiest towns in England and retains an almost perfect medieval market square with many half-timbered houses lining its ancient streets.
One of our Suffolk cottages near Lavenham.
Thorpeness
Thorpeness is a holiday resort with a difference. If ever there was a village that deserved to be called 'fantastic', it is Thorpeness. Created by Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie it has remained unspoilt since it was built in the 1920s. Ogilvie's idea was to create the ideal holiday village 'for people who want to experience life as it was when England was Merrie England.' The House in the Clouds, one of the country's most famous follies, lies just opposite The Mill House, originally the village's water tower disguised as an overgrown house.
One of our Suffolk cottages in Thorpeness.
Walberswick
The delightful coastal village of Walberswick was until recently a hidden gem, attracting residents drawn from the arts, film and media over many decades. Today it is one of Suffolk's top tourist attractions. The long, open beach backed by sand dunes provides a gentle gradient into the sea which means there is safe and enjoyable bathing for all ages. Tucked away across the River Blyth from Southwold, the busy harbour with its dinghies, fishing boats, cruisers and yachts has a timeless quality. Around Walberswick is a network of footpaths that lead to local treasures such as the RSPB Minsmere Reserve via historic Dunwich or the beautiful Blyth estuary. The village is famous for its annual crabbing competition - The British Open Crabbing Championship - held every August. The person who catches the single heaviest crab within a period of 90 minutes is declared the winner. The proceeds go towards strengthening Walberswick's sea defences.
One of our Suffolk cottages in Walberswick.
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