Suffolk

Suffolk is an historic English county featuring ancient archaeology, medieval castles, cultural festivals, and scenic coastline with strong literary and music ties.

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3 miles from The Bressingham Gardens

The venue is a collection of six linked gardens spanning 17 acres in Norfolk, featuring thousands of perennial plants, themed areas including fragrant and winter gardens, and accessible facilities. It offers free entry for RHS Members on specific days and provides refreshments and parking.

Located in Diss

Diss is a historic market town in Norfolk, England, with a picturesque centre, an ancient parish church, a regular market, and a railway station connecting it to Norwich and London. Visitors can enjoy cultural heritage and local shopping in a walkable town centre.

2 miles from Landguard Fort

Landguard Fort is a historic artillery fort located at the mouth of the River Orwell in Felixstowe, Suffolk. Dating back to 1540 with major rebuilds in the 18th century, it played key roles in coastal defence including repelling a Dutch attack in 1667 and serving as a World War II military base. Now managed by English Heritage, it features preserved fortifications and offers both indoor exhibits and outdoor exploration.

Located in Harwich

Harwich is a historic port town in Essex, England, known for its maritime heritage, historic architecture, and cultural festivals, including an annual sea shanty festival.

Willow Loft

This one-bedroom annexe in the countryside of Bulmer offers a peaceful and stylish retreat with rustic charm and scenic views, ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking relaxation in a rural setting.

Near Belchamp Hall

Belchamp Hall is a Queen Anne country house in Suffolk housing an eclectic collection illustrating the Raymond family history, featuring Gainsborough portraits, a medieval church, formal gardens, and a Victorian summer house. It offers both indoor historic tours and outdoor landscaped grounds.

Solar Rise Lodges - Cedar Lodge

This single-level accommodation offering is set in a peaceful countryside location with scenic views, providing a cosy and homely atmosphere ideal for relaxation and nature immersion, with wheelchair accessible features and outdoor veranda space.

2 miles from Banham Zoo

Banham Zoological Gardens is a 50-acre zoo in Norfolk, England, housing over 2,000 animals including birds, primates, and large mammals, with specialty exhibits like the Snow Cat Province and a Giraffe House.

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Near Sailmakers Shopping Centre

Sailmakers is a multi-story shopping centre in Ipswich, England, that opened in 1986 and was transformed and rebranded in 2015. It provides an indoor shopping experience with various retail options.

Located in Ipswich

Ipswich is a historic port town and county town of Suffolk, England, known for its medieval heritage, cultural institutions, arts scene, and scenic waterfront with marina.

Crown Cottage

This detached Scandinavian-style cottage in the historic Suffolk village of Hartest offers a peaceful and homely retreat with countryside surroundings and nearby a 16th-century pub-restaurant, suitable for couples and families.

3 miles from Kentwell Hall

Kentwell Hall is a moated Tudor country house in Suffolk featuring extensive formal gardens and grounds, a rare breeds farm, and a variety of historical exhibitions and events. Visitors can explore the house interiors as well as outdoor gardens, with facilities supporting accessibility and on-site dining.

The Shooting Lodge

This accommodation is a quaint detached lodge set in a rural country estate near historic market towns, offering tranquil surroundings with woodland walks, a private enclosed garden, and a cosy interior featuring original elements and level access.

Near Wyken Hall

Wyken Garden is a modern private garden designed with a series of traditional old-style gardens including knot, herb, kitchen gardens, meadows, and a wooded maze, complimenting an Elizabethan house. It features champion trees and a notable restaurant, offering a rich outdoor garden experience.

The Cart Lodge

This accommodation is a single-storey 18th-century barn conversion set in the open Suffolk countryside with tranquil and scenic rural views, providing a peaceful and homely atmosphere ideal for families and those seeking a private retreat.

Near Stour Estuary

Stour Estuary is a nature reserve featuring ancient woodland and estuary habitats where visitors can explore varied nature trails, observe diverse birdlife, and enjoy seasonal flora displays. The reserve offers peaceful outdoor experiences with picnic areas and bird hides overlooking the estuary.

2 miles from Constable 250: Flatford Guided Tour

8 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Join a guided outdoor tour around Flatford to learn about John Constable’s life and work and see the views that inspired paintings including The Hay Wain and Flatford Mill.

Near Linden House

Linden House in Eye, Suffolk is a historic Georgian townhouse with Tudor origins offering guided tours showcasing portraits, family history, and links to suffragette sisters, located in a charming town with notable historic buildings. Visitors can enjoy talks and refreshments during visits.

Located in Eye

Eye is a picturesque historic market town in Suffolk, England, with Norman castle remains, medieval church, and rich archaeological heritage, offering a charming visit with walking opportunities and cultural sites.

2 miles from Minsmere

RSPB Minsmere is a nature reserve in Suffolk featuring diverse habitats including reedbeds, lagoons, and heathland, ideal for wildlife observation such as birds and otters. It offers accessible trails, a visitor centre with cafe and shop, family-friendly play areas, guided walks and events, making it a welcoming destination for nature lovers and families.

Near Saxtead Green Windmill

Saxtead Green Post Mill is a historic Grade II* listed post mill dating back to the late 18th century, featuring traditional milling machinery and maintained by English Heritage. Visitors can explore the mill indoors to learn about its working history and restoration.

2 miles from Pleasurewood Hills

Pleasurewood Hills is a family theme park near Lowestoft, Suffolk, featuring a wide range of roller coasters, flat rides, water rides, children's attractions, and live shows, catering especially to families and children.

Located in Lowestoft

Lowestoft is a coastal town in Suffolk, England, known for its historical fishing industry, seaside resort beaches, maritime heritage, and ongoing regeneration with a focus on renewable energy.

3 miles from Africa Alive

Africa Alive Zoological Reserve is an African-themed zoo in Suffolk offering a variety of animal exhibits including primates, mammals, birds, and reptiles, operated as a charity under the Zoological Society of East Anglia.

Located in Southwold

Southwold is a picturesque coastal town in Suffolk known for its historic harbour, lighthouse, brewery, pier, and vibrant arts and cultural scene, ideal for exploring on foot and enjoying seaside attractions.

Highgrove

This accommodation is a luxury bungalow set in open countryside with a private hot tub, garden with sitting area and BBQ, and is suitable for couples and families including pets.

Cherry Cottage

Cherry Cottage is a spacious two-bedroom cottage set in the countryside with beautiful river views, offering a tranquil and scenic retreat for up to 4 guests with pet-friendly accommodation and a private garden patio.

2 miles from Pin Mill

Pin Mill is a scenic outdoor destination on the Suffolk Coast featuring woodland and heathland restoration, panoramic river views, a peaceful nature walk, and nearby village amenities including shops and a pub. The terrain is uneven and steep, limiting wheelchair accessibility.

White Hart Cottages - Fallow Cottage

Fallow Cottage is a cosy holiday cottage constructed in 2021 located in the heart of Hadleigh, featuring a wood burner, private courtyard garden, and proximity to Suffolk countryside and historic villages.

2 miles from Wolves Wood

Wolves Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve in Suffolk offering a flat, circular 1-mile trail through diverse habitats managed by traditional coppicing. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and insects in a natural wet woodland setting, but facilities are limited and dogs are not allowed except assistance dogs.

Located in Hadleigh

Hadleigh is an ancient market town in Suffolk known for its rich medieval and Georgian heritage, historic wool and cloth industry, and notable cultural and artistic connections.

3 miles from Somerleyton Hall Garden

Somerleyton Hall Gardens near Lowestoft feature extensive outdoor gardens with rare plants, a historic yew hedge maze, a long pergola, and facilities including a children's play area and refreshments. Free access for RHS members on select days, otherwise entry is paid.

3 miles from Bruisyard Hall

Bruisyard Hall is a historic Tudor house established in 1354, notable for its royal connections, including the Countess of Ulster and a priest's hole. It offers guided tours within a 700-acre estate and serves refreshments on site.

Located in Saxmundham

Saxmundham is a historic market town in Suffolk with medieval heritage, a weekly market, and notable cultural and literary connections inviting visitors to explore its charm.

2 miles from Orford Castle

Orford Castle in Suffolk is a unique 12th-century royal castle notable for its remarkable keep, historic architecture, and scenic views over Orford Ness. Visitors can explore the castle's indoor museum and the surrounding outdoor earthworks and fortifications, offering a rich blend of history and heritage.

2 miles from Rectory Manor

Rectory Manor is a Victorian rectory with Georgian appearance and parts over 1,000 years old, set in a quaint English village near Lavenham, Suffolk. Visitors can enjoy the historic house, extensive gardens, and bed and breakfast facilities including a tennis court and swimming pool.

2 miles from Walk for Wellness

8 Oct, 15 Oct…

A gentle guided walk around the park, offering time to move, enjoy the fresh air and connect with nature at your own pace.

The Old Dairy

This detached single-storey dairy conversion is a peaceful rural retreat set within beautiful natural surroundings rich in wildlife, offering easy access to local heritage and countryside attractions.

3 miles from Somerleyton Hall

Somerleyton Hall is a fine Victorian stately home featuring partial interior tours. It is set within 12 acres of gardens including a historic yew hedge maze, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences. Facilities include a cafe, shop, and accessibility features, with garden entry free for Historic Houses members and paid hall tours.

Near Dunwich Heath

Dunwich Heath is a coastal lowland heath in Suffolk known for its rare heathland habitat, diverse wildlife including deer and rare birds, and geological cliff formations. It offers natural scenic beauty and wildlife observation opportunities.

Stella's Retreat

Stella's Retreat is a ground-floor holiday home in the riverside town of Loddon, Norfolk, offering a peaceful and homely setting with easy access to local natural and waterside activities.

2 miles from Raveningham Gardens

Raveningham Gardens is a 10-acre classic country house garden featuring a four-acre lake, arboretum, stumpery, glasshouse, and seasonal plant displays, set within the Raveningham Estate in Norfolk. It offers scenic garden areas, plant sales, and refreshments, with free access for RHS members on select days.

Located in Loddon

Loddon is a historic town in Norfolk on the River Chet, known for its boating tourism within the Broads, fine historic buildings, and local community events.

3 miles from St James' Chapel, Lindsey

St James' Chapel in Lindsey, Suffolk is a 13th-century medieval chapel originally serving Lindsey Castle, featuring historic architecture and original stonework, now preserved as a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument open to the public.

Yaxley Manor Cottages - Coachman's Cottage

This charming barn conversion is a romantic rural retreat with spacious ground-floor accommodation including a double and single bed, a bath and walk-in shower, and an enclosed private garden, set alongside extensive gardens and paddocks near Suffolk villages and a large nature reserve.

Bridge Cottage and Apartments - The Norfolk

This first floor stylish modern apartment is located in the Brecks area surrounded by woodland and riverside trails, close to a hotel with a restaurant, and offers peaceful waterside scenery with outdoor shared garden and terrace spaces.

2 miles from Weeting Castle

Weeting Castle is a ruined 12th-century medieval manor house in Norfolk, England, featuring the remains of a large high-status domestic dwelling with a moat, managed by English Heritage and open to visitors.

Located in Brandon

Brandon is a historic market town in Suffolk, England, known for its flint industry heritage and surrounded by Thetford Forest. It offers cultural sites, outdoor parks, and a walkable town center accessible by train and local public transport, appealing to tourists interested in history, nature, and community events.

Sea Views - Seaview One

This accommodation is a spacious and bright two-bedroom caravan with stunning sea views, situated on the ground floor with a private terrace and direct access to a nearby beach. It offers a peaceful coastal retreat suitable for families or couples with a well-equipped open plan living area and modern amenities.

2 miles from Netherhall Manor

Netherhall Manor is a restored manor house with a rare plant collection in a walled garden, offering guided tours, an indoor piano recital, and tea service. The garden features old-fashioned flowers and rare Tudor plants, with seasonal highlights throughout the year.

Located in Haverhill

Haverhill is a historic market town in Suffolk, England, featuring a walkable town centre with historic buildings, cultural venues, and a vibrant market scene, served by local public transport but without a current train station.

3 miles from Raveningham Hall & Gardens

Raveningham Hall & Gardens is a Grade II* listed historic family home with 10 acres of gardens featuring herbaceous borders, a walled kitchen garden, a lake, arboretum, and sculptures. Visitors can enjoy both indoor and outdoor experiences along with a tea room offering refreshments.

Near Sutton Hoo

Sutton Hoo is a historic estate featuring the Anglo-Saxon Royal Burial Ground with a viewing tower, Tranmer House museum, and the High Hall exhibition. Visitors can explore woodland trails, enjoy on-site food and shopping, and participate in family-friendly activities including an adventure playground.

Near The Dig: A Story Unearthed

7 Oct–15 Nov, 21–22 Nov…

This temporary exhibition explores the real people behind the film The Dig and the 1939 excavation of the Great Ship Burial. Visitors can see original film costumes, jewellery and props, read personal histories, and hear contemporary interviews connected to the site.

3 miles from Glemham Hall

Glemham Hall is a historic 16th-18th century red brick mansion in Suffolk featuring guided tours through its house and attics, extensive gardens including a walled rose garden, and a large park with ancient oaks. Visitors can explore both indoor heritage and outdoor gardens and parkland with some wheelchair accessible areas.

Near Leiston Abbey

Leiston Abbey in Suffolk is a historic ruined Premonstratensian abbey founded in the late 12th century, relocated due to flooding, with substantial medieval Gothic ruins including a large abbey church, cloister, and refectory. The site is managed as a heritage and educational venue with ongoing archaeological research and music training use.

Located in Leiston

Leiston is a historic market town in Suffolk known for its industrial heritage and cultural attractions including the Long Shop Museum, Summerhill School, and the oldest cinema in Suffolk. It offers a walkable town centre with shops, pubs, and churches in a picturesque setting.

Treeview Lodge

Treeview Lodge is a first-floor accommodation set in the grounds of a Georgian home surrounded by woodland and nature, providing a peaceful and homely retreat ideal for small families, couples, and friends in the countryside near Uggeshall village.

Maple Barn

Maple Barn is a converted barn set in a quiet rural location amidst woodland and open fields, offering a peaceful base with scenic views and countryside walking nearby. It features an open-plan living area and a restful king-size bedroom.

Roydon Retreats - Woodcrest Barn Cottage

Woodcrest Barn Cottage is a barn conversion set in open countryside near Roydon, offering a peaceful rural retreat with an enclosed courtyard garden and a private hot tub, suitable for families or couples.

Northgate Bakery Annex

This self-contained annex is part of a 16th-century historic home in the Northgate conservation area of Beccles, featuring original Elizabethan beams and situated near the River Waveney with scenic town and countryside surroundings, suitable for a romantic or quiet stay.

3 miles from St Olave's Priory

St Olave's Priory is the ruins of a historic 13th century Augustinian priory located near the River Waveney. Visitors can explore the remains of the undercroft, chapel aisles, and refectory, surrounded by scenic outdoor grounds, managed by English Heritage.

3 miles from Thorington Street

Thorington Hall is a historic Grade-II* listed manor house in Suffolk, known for its timber-framed architecture and unique superstitious marks. Managed by the National Trust, it is primarily an indoor heritage site with occasional public access during special events.

3 miles from Dingle Marshes

Dingle Marshes is a coastal nature reserve featuring a variety of habitats including reedbeds, coastal marsh, lagoons, and forest, attracting diverse wildlife such as Bitterns and Marsh Harriers. Visitors can explore public rights of way through a rough terrain reserve with no on-site facilities but close to the Dunwich Beach car park.

3 miles from Dunwich Heath and Beach

Dunwich Heath and Beach is a nature reserve on the Suffolk coast featuring lowland heath, woodland, and a shingle beach, home to rare species like Dartford warblers and nightjars. Visitors can enjoy walks on various trails, a tea-room with snacks, a second-hand bookshop, and children's play areas. The site offers good accessibility features including accessible toilets, blue badge parking, and mobility vehicles.

Squires Bungalow

Squires Cottage is a detached holiday bungalow near the Suffolk coast, set in a quiet residential area close to sandy beaches and offering a peaceful and scenic coastal retreat.

2 miles from Grime's Graves

Grime's Graves is a Neolithic flint mining complex in Norfolk, England, featuring over 433 chalk shafts and a public shaft open for exploration, managed by English Heritage with an exhibition area onsite.

Solar Rise Lodges - Chestnut Lodge

A ground-floor detached property set in the countryside with open plan living spaces and views of meadows and grazing horses, providing a peaceful and scenic rural retreat.

2 miles from Framlingham Castle

Framlingham Castle is a large historic Norman castle in Suffolk, England, notable for its extensive medieval curtain walls with mural towers, Tudor period features, and surrounding deer park and lakes. It has served many roles including noble residence, poorhouse, and military defense, and is managed by English Heritage as a public tourist attraction.

Briar Cottage

Briar Cottage is a peaceful family-oriented accommodation set in a secluded rural location with access to shared landscaped grounds and facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and private decking.

Fushia Chalet

This delightful lodge in rural Suffolk is situated in a peaceful hamlet near Framlingham, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with countryside views and easy access to walks and local attractions.

3 miles from Bedfield Hall

Bedfield Hall is a historic ninth-century moated site adjacent to an eleventh-century church in Suffolk, offering guided tours through the church, garden, and house with period features, with access by paid tickets including for Historic Houses members. The venue also hosts occasional tours and provides a unique artistic and architectural historic experience.

The Stables

This stylish and comfortable apartment offers a romantic rural retreat surrounded by Suffolk countryside near Great Bealings, with panoramic views, abundant wildlife, and proximity to Woodbridge and local natural attractions.

2 miles from Denton Castle

Denton Castle features the earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle built after 1088. Visitors can explore the historic castle earthworks set within the scenic Darrow Wood pasture owned by the National Trust.

2 miles from North Warren

North Warren is a coastal nature reserve in Suffolk featuring diverse habitats including marshes, reedbeds and woodland. It is known for birdwatching with species like Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, and wintering waterfowl, along with nature trails and wildlife viewing facilities.

Near Kyson Hill

Kyson Hill in Woodbridge, Suffolk, offers grassy slopes, specimen trees, and views of the estuary, ideal for walking and relaxation in an outdoor natural setting. It features walking trails through woodland, mudflats, and estuarine ecosystems and allows dogs on leads. The site is accessible via footpath from Woodbridge Railway Station and has benches for resting, but the terrain is uneven and not wheelchair accessible.

2 miles from Big Draw® - Art Group Sketching Days

14 Oct, 19 Oct

Artists from Quayside Artists and Ipswich Art Society create artwork inspired by Sutton Hoo’s historic and natural features. Visitors can watch them work and discuss their art and inspiration.

Located in Woodbridge

Woodbridge is a picturesque port town in Suffolk, England known for its boating harbour, working tide mill, Anglo-Saxon archaeological sites including Sutton Hoo, and vibrant cultural festivals.

Bradcar Farm Cottage

This detached 18th century cottage offers countryside charm with a gravel garden and sun deck, featuring cosy interiors and a private garden with outdoor seating, set in a rural area near local attractions and market towns.

All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Chapel Cottage

Chapel Cottage is a charming one-bedroom cottage in the historic town of Saxmundham, offering a cosy and peaceful retreat close to Suffolk's coast and countryside with a garden seating area and secure bike and boot storage.

2 miles from Sutton Hoo

Sutton Hoo is a historic archaeological site of two 6th to 7th century Anglo-Saxon cemeteries near Woodbridge, Suffolk, with an impressive ship burial containing regalia, weaponry and treasures. The site offers both outdoor exploration of burial mounds and an indoor visitor centre showcasing original artefacts, replicas and exhibitions. It is a landmark for Anglo-Saxon history, art and archaeology.

3 miles from Anglo-Saxon costume demonstration

7 Oct, 10 Oct…

Historic costume volunteers demonstrate Anglo-Saxon clothing and accessory-making skills, including spinning, dyeing, leatherwork, basket making and weaving.

Christeena Lodge

Chrisreena Lodge is a stylish and spacious lodge located near the beach in the coastal village of Corton, Suffolk, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with shared swimming pool facilities and access to onsite amenities including a restaurant and children's play area, set in a waterside environment.

Fern Villa

Fern Villa is a semi-detached property near the sea and local attractions, located on the edge of the popular village of Oulton Broad within walking distance of riverside pubs, restaurants and shops, and close to the Norfolk Broads National Park and the seaside resort of Lowestoft.

Lodge 38

This accommodation is a light and spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom lodge located on Stonham Barns in a 110-acre countryside park with lakes and numerous activities for all ages.

3 miles from Crow’s Hall

Crow's Hall is a restored Tudor manor house with a large moat and historic outbuildings, offering guided tours in a scenic garden setting, with refreshments available on site.

Yaxley Manor Cottages - Coach House

The Coach House is a cosy semi-detached cottage set in peaceful East Anglian countryside near the Norfolk/Suffolk borders, surrounded by 30 acres of gardens and paddocks with nearby nature reserve and rural views.

Sally's Nest

Sally's Nest is a secluded self-contained accommodation set in a rural Suffolk farm area of outstanding natural beauty with nearby beaches, nature reserves, and countryside walks, ideal for a peaceful and laid-back stay.

3 miles from Burgh Castle Roman Fort

Burgh Castle Roman Site is a historic Roman Saxon Shore fort in Norfolk with largely intact walls and bastions, open to the public free of charge. Visitors can explore the outdoor ruins and the scenic estuary surroundings, with accessible grounds maintained by the Norfolk Archaeological Trust and English Heritage.

Located in Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh is a charming coastal town in Suffolk known for its arts festivals, historic buildings including a moot hall and a Martello tower, and its Blue Flag beach with fishing heritage. It offers cultural events, independent shops, and scenic seaside attractions for visitors.

2 miles from The Crooked House

The Crooked House in Lavenham is a 600-year-old tilted historic house famous as the inspiration for the nursery rhyme 'There was a Crooked Man'. Visitors can enjoy immersive theatrical guided tours inside the house featuring storytelling, ghost tales, and a tea experience with the hosts. The venue is not wheelchair accessible due to steep steps and requires pre-booked tickets.

2 miles from Exhibition: Lavenham Guildhall 75 Years

7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…

A locally curated exhibition marking 75 years since Lavenham Guildhall passed into National Trust care. It explores the Guildhall’s history, the local community’s role in shaping its development, and its appearances in cinema and television.

Forest Retreat

Forest Retreat is a detached ground-floor property located in the Suffolk countryside within Carlton Meres Holiday Park, offering a peaceful retreat with shared indoor and outdoor pools, fishing lakes, a gym, and a clubhouse restaurant, set in a scenic forested area near the coast.

The Cart Lodge

This traditional cottage is a light and airy barn conversion set in a tranquil rural location near the Suffolk Heritage coastline, offering scenic country views and proximity to local attractions such as Southwold beach and Walberswick village.

Willow Cottage

Willow Cottage is a modern, one-bedroom holiday home located in the rural village of Stonham, Suffolk, set in the owner's garden with views of meadows and local wildlife, providing a peaceful countryside retreat.

2 miles from Helmingham Hall Gardens

Helmingham Hall Gardens is a historic moated manor house and extensive gardens in Suffolk, featuring a deer park, award-winning garden designs, a café serving local food, and family-friendly events. The site offers accessible facilities and membership-based free entry.

Escape to the Chalet

A charming two-bedroom lodge on a small quiet chalet park near Kessingland beach, offering a peaceful coastal setting with private beach access, an open-plan living space, and a west-facing patio area.

2 miles from Isleham Priory Church

Isleham Priory Church is an early 12th-century Norman church in Cambridgeshire, mostly preserved in its original state and designated as a Grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument, with historical significance as a Benedictine alien priory.

Eva's Cottage

This charming cottage is set in a rural area near the Suffolk coast with easy access to country walks and an award-winning village pub, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with a wood burner and enclosed garden.

3 miles from Green Island Gardens

Green Island Gardens is a wildlife-friendly garden featuring National Plant Collections, diverse themed gardens, and seasonal highlights. Visitors can enjoy autumn colours, rare plants, and an educational wildlife centre.

3 miles from ‘Introduction to Garden Design’ Course

14 Oct (next Wednesday)

An intensive course covering the stages of designing a garden, from site surveying and drawing plans to landscaping and planting design. It is aimed at people planning their own garden and those considering a career in garden design.

Heath View Cottage

This semi-detached holiday home is set in a village near nature reserves and coastal areas, offering a homely and cosy atmosphere with an enclosed garden and summerhouse/playroom, suitable for small families, groups, and visitors interested in countryside and coastal activities.

3 miles from Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

Orford Ness is a wild and remote shingle spit nature reserve accessible only by a National Trust ferry. It offers walking trails through fragile habitats and historic military buildings, including guided tours and exhibitions, with accessible facilities and activities for families.

Tollgate Cottage

This detached single-level bungalow is located on the edge of Blythburgh Estuary with sea views, offering spacious accommodation suitable for families and pets, set in a peaceful coastal countryside environment with nearby walking and pub amenities.

Beach House

This seaside holiday accommodation is located on a holiday park near the beach and offers a modern, open-plan living space with three bedrooms including a master with en-suite and sea-view terrace. It provides family-friendly features and shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and children's play area.

Netherall Manor Lodge

A charming, quietly located cottage with a distinctive clock tower near Ely and Cambridge, set in a scenic countryside area favored for fishing and birdwatching with good local amenities and private parking.

2 miles from Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire is one of Europe's most important wetlands, offering visitors a rich outdoor experience with diverse wildlife and plants, accessible boardwalk trails, family activities, and facilities including a café and visitor centre.

2 miles from Stranger Folk

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Stranger Folk is an app-based adventure game exploring British folklore at Fen Cottage and Wicken Fen. Follow the Crone’s directions and investigate places where mysterious creatures are said to be crossing into the real world.

Located in Soham

Soham is a historic market town in Cambridgeshire known for its archaeological finds, religious heritage, and significant events including the Soham rail disaster and notable historical figures.

Old Alton Hall Farmhouse

A detached former farmhouse in the Suffolk countryside offering accommodation for up to 10 guests, with extensive outdoor space, pet-friendly policies, family-friendly features, and nearby countryside and wildlife exploration opportunities.

3 miles from Mistley Towers

Mistley Towers are the surviving twin neoclassical towers of the demolished Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Mistley, Essex, notable for their architectural design by Robert Adam and their historical significance as a Grade I listed structure and scheduled monument.

Fairy Cottage

A detached single-storey holiday home with a fully enclosed lawned garden in a quiet village location near the centre of Old Newton, serving as an ideal base to explore the Suffolk countryside and nearby towns.

2 miles from Columbine Hall

Columbine Hall is a moated medieval manor house set in 34 acres with gardens designed by a Chelsea Gold Medallist. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house and garden, featuring an eclectic collection and tea with cakes. The venue offers a historical and garden experience with scheduled tours.

Pond View Loft

A charming one-bedroom first-floor annexe in the peaceful countryside of Bulmer, Suffolk, offering scenic views, a balcony, and a private parking space, ideal for couples or solo travellers seeking relaxation and rural exploration.

3 miles from Gainsborough’s House

Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury is the childhood home of the artist Thomas Gainsborough, now a museum featuring extensive indoor galleries with exhibitions and collections alongside outdoor gardens and panoramic views. The venue offers a café, shop, and workshops, making it a cultural and educational destination.

Zambezi

Zambezi is a newly built bespoke wooden cabin set on the ground floor in a tranquil rural location overlooking the flood meadows of the River Blyth, offering a cosy and intimate setting with woodland and wildlife views.

Corton Gem

This charming three-bedroom bungalow in the village of Corton near Lowestoft offers a peaceful seaside retreat with a private garden, sun house, and proximity to the beach in a scenic and natural setting suitable for families and groups.

Brockford Railway Sidings - The Guard's Van

This accommodation is a railway-themed property set on the Mid Suffolk Light Railway trackbed offering unique and charming self-contained holiday lodgings amidst rural countryside with panoramic views, shared heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, and hot tub, suitable for families and couples looking for a quiet rural retreat.

Owls Nest

This accommodation is a quirky converted barn located in the Suffolk countryside, featuring a cosy chintzy style with owner's artwork, set on the ground floor with one bedroom and a large garden space shared with the owner, surrounded by nature and walking paths.

Waterloo Place - The Retreat

A countryside retreat offering ground floor open plan studio accommodation with a kingsize bed, private sauna and steam room, and access to a shared indoor heated swimming pool, set within 4 acres of extensive gardens in a rural area near various local attractions.

The Studio

A spacious barn conversion set in a rural area near Suffolk's Heritage Coast, on the ground floor with open plan living and a private courtyard.

3 miles from Bridge Cottage

Bridge Cottage is a 16th-century thatched cottage in Flatford, Suffolk, part of the National Trust properties, featuring an exhibition on John Constable and access to scenic River Stour walks.

Copper Cottage

Detached barn conversion former wash house and brew house set in a rural working farm environment with undulating countryside views, located near Beccles and Suffolk Heritage Coast offering a quiet retreat with family-friendly amenities including cot and highchair, private parking, garden patio with barbecue, and woodburner.

Near Finchingfield Guildhall

Finchingfield Guildhall is a Grade I listed historic building from the 15th and 17th centuries, beautifully restored and serving as a community hub with guided tours, an interactive museum, and a library. Visitors can explore both the interior and exterior, set within the grounds of a Norman church, and enjoy the surrounding village of Finchingfield.

Felixstowe Beach

Felixstowe Beach is a family-focused holiday park located close to a beach along the Sunrise Coast, featuring facilities such as an indoor heated swimming pool, family clubhouse with a restaurant and bar, and children's adventure playground, set near a Victorian town known for its gardens and promenade.

2 miles from Surlingham Church Marsh

Surlingham Church Marsh is a small nature reserve ideal for bird watching around marshlands, reedbeds, and pools. Visitors can observe diverse birds like Marsh Harriers, Kingfishers, and warblers, along with seasonal wildflowers. The reserve is open 24 hours and free to the public but has no facilities like toilets or a café.

3 miles from Flatford

Flatford is a historic hamlet in Suffolk, celebrated for inspiring the paintings of John Constable. Visitors can explore unique historic buildings, enjoy riverside walks and boat hire on the River Stour, visit an exhibition about Constable, and relax in a riverside tea-room. The venue offers family-friendly activities and is accessible for wheelchair users and dog-friendly.

The Old Bike Shop

This charming detached cottage conversion with exposed beams is located in a conservation area on the Suffolk/Norfolk border, offering a peaceful and romantic retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and a small enclosed garden.

Azure Retreats - Beautiful Sea View

A two-bedroom lodge on a peaceful wooded cliff top overlooking the sea in the coastal village of Corton, ideal for a relaxing getaway with family or friends, featuring an open-plan living space, private decking with sea views, and close proximity to local attractions and amenities.

The Granary

The Granary is a detached, cosy cottage conversion set in secluded gardens near a farmhouse in a rural area close to local market towns and countryside attractions, offering a peaceful and family-friendly retreat.

2 miles from Earsham Hall

Earsham Hall is a large Georgian house with medieval origins offering guided tours of its ground floor, original kitchen, and gardens, complemented by a photographic archive and tearoom serving home-made food and afternoon tea. The venue hosts special events like candlelit supper tours.

Blackberry Cottage

A charming semi-detached cottage set in a rural location with a cosy, homely atmosphere, perfect as a private retreat for couples, featuring a garden with sitting-out area and barbecue, and situated close to local market towns and nature spots.

Quayside Cottage

Quayside Cottage is a charming detached holiday cottage located beside the River Deben, offering a peaceful and cosy retreat with spectacular river views and easy access to the Suffolk countryside and Heritage Coast.

2 miles from Ickworth House

Ickworth House is a notable neoclassical country house near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, set in extensive parkland with historic ancient trees. Visitors can explore the house's art collections, Regency furniture, and architectural features, as well as the nearby Ickworth Church and parkland. The house also hosts events in its renovated West Wing.

2 miles from The Pikachu Art Adventure at Ickworth Estate

7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)

Visitors can explore 30 Pikachu cards illustrated by different artists, learn facts about the character and design their own Pokémon trading card.