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Suffolk cottages by the sea

Suffolk cottages by the sea

Suffolk, on the east coast, is possibly rural England at its very best and the perfect location for cottage holidays. It has mile after mile of gently undulating countryside with sleepy villages and towns, ideal for exploration on foot or by bike and a coastline dotted with family holiday resorts.

Aldeburgh is a charming, traditional seaside town and the perfect location for enjoyable Suffolk cottage holidays. Its unspoilt nature calls to mind an earlier age. Here the fishermen still draw their boats up onto the shore and sell fish from the beach. However Aldeburgh is also internationally famous for its association with the Festival begun by Benjamin Britten. The newest addition to the Aldeburgh seafront is the Scallop, a Maggi Hambling sculpture dedicated to Benjamin Britten.

Surrounded by peaceful countryside and award-winning beaches bordering on salt marshes, and with large areas of woodland sweeping down to the shore the resort of Southwold is a haven from the demands of modern society. This quintessentially English resort town is almost an island, bounded by the sea, a river and a creek. It boasts a traditional pier and rows of the famous brightly coloured beach huts.

The small, pretty town of Orford was once a thriving sea port, the gradual silting up of the river has left it a quiet village dominated by a 12th century castle and fine medieval church. It is a food-lovers paradise, boasting two fresh fish shops, two smokehouses and an award winning butcher. The village shop and post office still flourishes selling not only food, but essential things such as crabbing lines and fishing nets.

Orford Ness, a 10 mile long shingle spit at the mouth of the Ore, is an internationally important nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history. In the early 1970s it was the site of a powerful radar station as part of the Cold War defences against low flying attacking aircraft.

So, if you are looking for Suffolk cottages by the sea, why not browse my selection to find something that catches your eye?

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  • Butler's Barn

    Butler's Barn

    Property Reference Number:
    E3415

    Green Farm, Brussels Green, Darsham.  View on map>

    In a nutshell: Comfortable, private, secluded, short drive to coast. Our featured Suffolk holiday cottages include this comfortable barn conversio...
    Sleeps: 4
    Weekly price range: £364 - £692
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  • Church Cottage

    Church Cottage

    Property Reference Number:
    E2098

    2 Church Farm Cottages, Wangford Road.  View on map>

    In a nutshell: Short drive to coast at Southwold, enclosed garden, toddler friendly. Among the holiday cottages Suffolk can offer is this cosy pro...
    Sleeps: 5
    Weekly price range: £364 - £692
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  • Crossbow Cottage

    Crossbow Cottage

    Property Reference Number:
    E5115

    2 Crossbow Cottages.  View on map>

    In a nutshell: Hot tub, short drive to coast, toddler friendly. Rarely do you find cottages in Suffolk with such history attached to them. It once...
    Sleeps: 6
    Weekly price range: £300 - £692
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  • Deben Reach

    Deben Reach

    Property Reference Number:
    E3398

    218 Ferry Road.  View on map>

    In a nutshell: Well appointed, very comfortable, walk to beach and pub, glorious views, three bathrooms, king size bed, pet friendly, enclosed garden....
    Sleeps: 8
    Weekly price range: £506 - £1397
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  • Low Farm Barn

    Low Farm Barn

    Property Reference Number:
    E4052

    Marsh Lane.  View on map>

    In a nutshell: Very comfortable, many original features, wood burning stove, three bathrooms, walk to award winning pub and shop. Suffolk cottage ...
    Sleeps: 8
    Weekly price range: £476 - £1110
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  • Sycamore Cottage

    Sycamore Cottage

    Property Reference Number:
    E4738

    144 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.  View on map>

    In a nutshell: Village centre location, walk to Broad, short drive to coast, short walk to all facilities, pet friendly. When it comes to holiday ...
    Sleeps: 4
    Weekly price range: £279 - £523
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  • The Cart Lodge

    The Cart Lodge

    Property Reference Number:
    E3568

    Uggeshall Manor Farm.  View on map>

    In a nutshell: Hot tub, stylish conversion, country views, short drive to coast at Southwold. Among the holiday cottages Suffolk can offer are the...
    Sleeps: 4
    Weekly price range: £325 - £753
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  • The Cart Shed

    The Cart Shed

    Property Reference Number:
    E1768

    Hinton.  View on map>

    In a nutshell: Very comfortable, short drive to coast, wood burning stove, games room, pet friendly. Our featured Suffolk holiday cottages include...
    Sleeps: 3
    Weekly price range: £279 - £479
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  • The Granary

    The Granary

    Property Reference Number:
    E3567

    Uggeshall Manor Farm.  View on map>

    In a nutshell: Stylish conversion, country views, short drive to coast at Southwold, wheelchair access three bathrooms. Among the holiday cottages...
    Sleeps: 8
    Weekly price range: £449 - £1265
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  • The Wood Shed

    The Wood Shed

    Property Reference Number:
    E1919

    Hinton.  View on map>

    In a nutshell: Very comfortable, original features, short drive to coast, wood burning stove, games room, pet friendly. Our featured Suffolk holid...
    Sleeps: 4
    Weekly price range: £300 - £633
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  • When we decided to set up UK Cottages we wanted to offer a website that helps you to research an area of the UK which might be of interest to you, give you an idea of what it has to offer and then present you with a selection of quality-assured self catering holiday cottages from our trusted partners to suit your needs. Peter has worked in senior positions within the travel industry for nearly 30 years.
  • I was a journalist and latterly a deputy editor of a newspaper until I began to raise my family. We are both keen walkers and have the good fortune to live in the Yorkshire Dales. We both have a passion for exploring this beautiful island of ours and believe that staying in self catering holiday cottages is one of the best ways to really get to know the UK. There is so much variety in the landscape, the architecture, the customs, the food and drink and the people.
  • Despite increasing uniformity, we believe that you can still discover this rich diversity if you look hard enough and you will have a much more fulfilling holiday for that. Plus, we not only want to share our passion for the UK countryside with you, but want you to share thoughts and ideas with us to possibly help someone else choose the right place for their holiday cottage. Cathy.

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