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Here are a few of the
Holiday Cottages we list in
Suffolk:
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Enjoy a millionaire’s
lifestyle...just five minutes’ drive from
the beach and the charming town of
Aldeburgh. This grand detached house adapts
itself to many different types of holiday.
For an adventure-filled family holiday it is
perfectly located to explore the Suffolk
Heritage coastline and is in close proximity
to the North Warren RSBP bird reserve. There
is a fully equipped indoor games room,
outdoor trampoline and children’s play area.
It is equally suited as a peaceful country
retreat, set in 15 acres of enclosed
woodland with fantastic south-facing terrace
and beautifully landscaped gardens. Just a
short drive leads to Aldeburgh’s beach and
the sea where there is plenty to do, great
for seaside holiday fun. The interior is
tastefully furnished with a spacious drawing
room with feature marble fireplace, an
elegant dining-room, a breakfast room and a
sunny day room, all of which have French
doors onto the south-facing terrace. The
seven bedrooms, two with Sky TV, all have
views to the gardens and are comfortably
furnished and pleasantly decorated.
Aldeburgh’s high street has numerous high
quality restaurants, many individual shops,
traditional public houses, an independent
cinema and award-winning fish and chip
shops. There is a super pebble beach which
is home to the famous ‘Scallop Sculpture’ by
the artist Maggie Hambling and the
fishermen’s huts selling the local catch of
the day. With its golf course, tennis
courts, and sea and river sailing, the town
has something for everyone. Aldeburgh is
noted for its close association with the
composer Benjamin Britten and was the
backdrop for many of his operas. Nearby in
the village of Snape is the world famous
Snape Maltings Concert Hall where the
Aldeburgh Music and Arts Festival is held
annually. Lovely strolls along the beach or
beach path can be enjoyed as well as
picturesque drives to other coastal towns
and villages of interest including
Southwold, Woodbridge, Dunwich, Orford,
Thorpeness and Walberswick. 6 miles north of
Heath House is the Minsmere RSPB reserve.
Shop 1 mile.
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Felixstowe to Aldeburgh cycle
route close by.
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Property
Ref: BSL - Tailors House - Sleeps
6 - 9 Property Location: Bawdsey, nr.
Woodbridge, Suffolk
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In the popular coastal
village of Bawdsey between the pretty River
Deben and the sea, beach just a 10-minute
walk, this spacious village house has been
renovated to a high standard. This makes a
convenient holiday base to explore the
delights of the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
Take a trip on the historic foot and
cycle ferry (seasonal) from Bawdsey Quay to
Felixstowe, or by road visit Snape,
with its famous Maltings concert hall and
galleries. Visit Bawdsey Manor (radar
developed), Sutton Hoo saxon burial site
(NT), Aldeburgh, castles at Framlingham and
Orford, and RSPB reserve at Minsmere.
Tennis, riding, golf, sailing and fishing
locally. Shop, pub 1 mile.
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Elegant living,
perfect location, Admiral House is a
detached property situated just a short walk
from the beach and town, making the ideal
choice for a traditional seaside holiday,
family celebration or get together with
friends. A shingle driveway leads to this
charming Queen Anne style facade with a
modern, spacious interior offering
comfortable reception rooms, pleasantly
decorated bedrooms and a well-equipped
kitchen. There is a secluded sunny rear
garden where guests can relax and take a
glass of wine before dinner or enjoy a quiet
coffee. Close by is Aldeburgh’s unspoilt
beach and charming high street which has
changed little from Victorian times although
now boasting a range of exclusive shops,
high quality restaurants, art galleries and
even an award-winning fish and chip shop not
to be missed! With a sailing club, golf
course and tennis courts to meet the needs
of the more active, a cookery school,
specialist wine shops, museum and
independant cinema can also be found, for
those looking for a more relaxing stay.
Famous for its musical connections with the
composer Benjamin Britten and the tenor
Peter Pears, the annual Aldeburgh Festival
is held at the nearby Snape Maltings.
Admiral House is an ideal base for exploring
the Heritage coastal towns and villages such
as Southwold, Dunwich, Walberswick,
Thorpeness and Orford - all are well worth a
visit. Pub 200 yards.
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Felixstowe to Aldeburgh cycle
route close by.
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Property
Ref: BST - Cautley House - Sleeps
7 - 9
Property Location: Southwold,
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Victorian splendour,
perfect location, just a short stroll from
the beach. Enjoy an unforgettable seaside
holiday in this spacious Victorian town
house which maintains its original elegance
and charm. All rooms are spacious and well
furnished, there is a delightful living room
which retains its original oak panelling
with Victorian fireplace. There is a second
cosy sitting room which also has Sky TV, a
video/DVD and folding double doors which can
be opened into the dining-room, making an
ideal space for a large family gathering or
reunion. Cautley House enjoys a sunny,
south-west facing courtyard garden providing
an ideal space for al fresco dining; for
chillier days relax in Cautley’s charming
sun room overlooking the garden. Situated
in the heart of the picturesque seaside town
of Southwold, Cautley House is ideally
located for both the high street and the
seafront with its Art Deco pier, colourful
beach huts and working lighthouse. Southwold
boasts predominantly Georgian and Victorian
architecture and has a wealth of individual
shops and boutiques, restaurants and
traditional public houses serving the
locally brewed Adnams Ale. An excellent base
for exploring the Suffolk Heritage coastline
with neighbouring towns and villages such as
Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Orford and Dunwich
all well worth a visit. Take a trip across
the River Blyth by foot ferry to explore the
picturesque village of Walberswick,
returning via the footbridge for an
enjoyable day out or visit the nearby RSPB
reserve at Minsmere. Pub 100 yards.
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South Halesworth Loop via Earl Soham cycle
route close by.
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This attractive,
spacious, detached Victorian house is
ideally situated within the conservation
area of the popular village of Dunwich on
the Suffolk Heritage Coast, making it the
perfect location for family holidays.
Recently refurbished it retains much of its
original character but now provides modern
comfortable living with a twist.
The upper floor has
been converted to spacious living
accommodation to offer panoramic views
across forest, marshes, beach and out to
sea. Dunwich is a unique small fishing
village ideally located between Southwold
and Aldeburgh in a very beautiful and
historic part of the East Anglian coastline.
Dunwich is surrounded by extensive
heathlands, forest, marsh and reedy
foreshore leading on to miles of unspoilt
beaches.
A birdwatcher’s
paradise, the RSPB reserve at Minsmere is
only a few minutes away. There is an
interesting museum, a well known fish and
chip restaurant, and gift shop on the beach
where freshly caught fish can be purchased
directly from fishermen. There is a
wide range of activities available in the
area including bird watching, walking,
cycling and sailing. The famous
resorts of Southwold, with its lighthouse,
pier and colourful beach huts and Aldeburgh,
famous for its connections with composer
Benjamin Britten, are a short drive away, as
are the picturesque villages of Walberswick
and Orford. Pub 200 yards.
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Thought to originally
have been the dairy and cheese loft
adjoining Butlers Hall (15th-century, Grade
II* listed farmhouse mentioned in the
Domesday Book), this 17th-century renovated
wing offers delightful holiday
accommodation. It has stunning views, in an
idyllic countryside location, accessed by a
½-mile track. Set in the hall’s 4-acre
grounds (with orchard, kitchen garden), it
has its own garden area. Easy access to
picturesque, historical villages of Suffolk,
Essex, Constable Country, Cambridge, Bury St
Edmunds, Colchester and coast. Local
bridleways (for walking, cycling), farm
shop, excellent restaurants, pubs
(nearest 1½ miles). Riding, golf, sailing,
kayaking, swimming locally.
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Property
Ref: BTG - Wash Farm - Sleeps
11 - 13
Property Location:
Hundon,
Sudbury, Suffolk.
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This large, detached
Georgian farmhouse is an ideal holiday venue
for a family celebration or get together
with friends. Very well equipped and
furnished, Wash Farm enjoys a peaceful
setting surrounded by open countryside,
where guests can relax in the delightful
lawned garden or enjoy a stroll around the
owner’s woodland which leads down to a
brook, and there is also the added bonus of
taking riding lessons at the stables nearby.
Located in an excellent area for
walking, cycling and bird watching,
local footpaths abound. There are many
picturesque towns and villages to visit
locally, including Clare, Lavenham, Long
Melford, Cavendish and Bury St. Edmunds, all
with an interesting range of shops,
restaurants and attractions. Wash Farm is
conveniently situated for visiting Newmarket
for a day at the races or a visit to the
National Horse Racing Museum and the
historic city of Cambridge, with its world
famous colleges, museums, botanic gardens
and punting on the River Cam. Also within
easy reach are Linton Zoo and the Colne
Valley Railway. Pub ½ mile.
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Facing the village
green in the quintessentially English
village of Monks Eleigh, Willow Cottage
makes a perfect romantic holiday retreat.
Renovated to a high standard with a
charming, secluded, south facing rear
garden, this end one of row of three
Victorian cottages is light and spacious
inside. Close to the village store and pub
there are numerous villages nearby to visit
including Lavenham, Long Melford, Clare and
Kersey. The market towns of Sudbury and
Hadleigh are also an easy drive; the ideal
location to explore the delights of the
Suffolk and Essex countryside.
Excellent riding, walking and cycling area,
it is also close to the River
Stour. Pub 20 yards.
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Primrose Cottage is a
very pretty detached Victorian house which
was formerly two cottages. A perfect holiday
retreat, it has been lovingly restored and
furnished to a high standard with hand
painted silk curtains in the living room.
Conveniently situated
for the Suffolk Heritage Coast, Dedham Vale
and Constable Country. Visit Woodbridge
(with shops and restaurants, an independent
cinema, swimming pool and sailing), Sutton
Hoo (NT) and the museum of East Anglian Life
at Stowmarket. Pub and restaurant 1½ miles.
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Chippenhall Hall is a
delightful, heavily-timbered medieval manor
which is recorded in the Domesday Book and
has featured in period films. Set in a
secluded location in the Waveney Valley
along a leafy drive, there are 8 acres of
grounds plus an outdoor unheated
swimming-pool available from May to
mid September. Located in the heart of rural
Suffolk it is the ideal holiday location for
a family celebration or get together with
friends, a place in which you can relax and
unwind. From the moment guests step through
the medieval oak door they will be
captivated by Chippenhall Hall. The bedrooms
are all named according to past historical
use; all are heavily beamed and have either
an en-suite shower or bath. The nearby
village of Fressingfield has a traditional
country pub, an award winning restaurant and
a well stocked village shop. Slightly
further on are the charming market towns of
Harletston and Diss both with an interesting
range of specialists shops. An ideal
location for walking, cycling, bird watching
and fishing or spending a day boating on the
Norfolk Broads at nearby Beccles or canoeing
(canoes available for hire in Bungay).
Also conveniently situated for the renowned
Suffolk Heritage Coastline, a 30-minute
drive leads to the seaside of Southwold,
Walberswick and Aldeburgh. Pub and
restaurant 1½ miles.
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Fressingfield to Stowupland cycle
route close by.
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Formerly the home of
the acclaimed artist Sir Alfred Munnings -
famous for his paintings of horses, hunting
scenes, landscapes and village characters -
this magnificent Grade II listed detached
house was also the venue of the artist’s
special punch parties. Steeped in history,
Mendham Hall displays many unusual and
interesting features such as the Chess Room
which is on a split level with the
dining-room and has a woodblock floor inlaid
with a chess board. Heavily beamed, the
house also has a wealth of oak floorboards,
mullion windows and two unusual fireplaces.
From the sunny garden room, French doors
lead to the fully enclosed rear lawned
garden where a glass of wine can be enjoyed
on the paved patio before dinner.
Comfortable and spacious throughout, the
Hall provides a unique holiday base and is
set in the heart of the beautiful Suffolk
countryside on the edge of the Waveney
Valley. Within ½ hour’s drive is the Suffolk
Heritage Coast, where the popular seaside
resorts of Southwold and Aldeburgh are
situated. Also to be found along the
coastline are Walberswick and Dunwich RSPB
Reserve. Going in the other direction from
Mendham Hall leads to the Norfolk Broads and
the pretty market towns of Harleston,
Beccles (the start of the Broads) and Bungay
(for canoe and bicycle hire). Also within an
easy drive are the North Norfolk Coast and
the city of Norwich with its castle,
cathedral and museums. Pub 100 yards.
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Harleston Circular cycle
route close by.
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Rural retreat - Meadow
Cottage nestles in the Suffolk countryside,
a charming 16th century detached holiday
cottage with an abundance of character,
including beamed ceilings, low doors, a
large fireplace with a woodburner and a
Rayburn in the kitchen. The cottage is in 3
acres of grounds comprising woodland, a
meadow area and a large pond - a winning
combination for attracting diverse wildlife,
making the cottage perfect for a tranquil
holiday.
The picturesque
seaside town of Southwold is only 15 miles
away. You can enjoy the renovated pier or go
on a tour of the lighthouse. Norwich and the
Broads are also within easy reach. The
cottage is ideally situated for enjoying
many outdoor activities, including
walking, bird watching, cycling, fishing,
canoeing, golf, horse riding and for the
more adventurous there is also llama
trekking.
Visit the Snape
Maltings Concert Hall, Sutton Hoo (NT),
Dunwich Heath, Valley Farm vineyards or St
Peters Brewery. Shop 2 miles, pub with food
3 miles.
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Harleston Circular cycle
route close by.
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Set on an Equestrian
Stud Farm - These two properties are set in
the owner’s enclosed 10-acres in an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, in a rural
location. The spacious Mulberry Wing (W41918
below), and Nightingales, an attractive
first floor flat (W41231), are an ideal
holiday base for discovering the delights of
Suffolk.
Situated just one mile
from the sea at Shingle Street, Sutton Hoo
(an ancient NT owned burial ground) is three
miles away, whilst the market town of
Woodbridge with its many amenities including
sailing, cinema, swimming pool and
restaurants is five miles.
Horse riding for all
ages and abilities is available by
arrangement with the owners whose land
extends for a further 150-acres of paddocks,
woods and lakes. Also conveniently placed
for visits to Snape Maltings, Minsmere,
Dunwich, Orford, Aldeburgh and Southwold.
These properties will have particular appeal
for those who enjoy walking, cycling, horse
riding and bird watching.Shop, pub and
restaurant 0.25 miles.
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questrian Stud Farm -
These two properties are set in the owner’s
enclosed 10-acres in an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, in a rural location. The
spacious Mulberry Wing (W41918), and
Nightingales, an attractive first floor flat
(W41231 – photograph above), are an ideal
holiday base for discovering the delights of
Suffolk.
Situated just one mile
from the sea at Shingle Street, Sutton Hoo
(an ancient NT owned burial ground) is three
miles away, whilst the market town of
Woodbridge with its many amenities including
sailing, cinema, swimming pool and
restaurants is five miles.
Horse riding for all
ages and abilities is available by
arrangement with the owners whose land
extends for a further 150-acres of paddocks,
woods and lakes. Also conveniently placed
for visits to Snape Maltings, Minsmere,
Dunwich, Orford, Aldeburgh and Southwold.
These properties will have particular appeal
for those who enjoy walking, cycling, horse
riding and bird watching.Shop, pub and
restaurant 0.25 miles.
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Property
Ref: W41504 - The Lodge - Sleeps
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Property Location: Needham Market,
Ipswich, Suffolk.
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Good touring base - This
attractive detached barn conversion provides
modern accommodation with delightful views
over open countryside. The property provides
an excellent base for walking, cycling or
bird watching but is also conveniently
situated to explore the delightful market
towns and villages of Suffolk.
Stowmarket with the
Museum of East Anglian Life, leisure centre
and 18 hole golf course, Bury St Edmunds
with its cathedral and the county towns of
Ipswich and Colchester are all within easy
reach.
The picturesque villages
of Long Melford, Lavenham and Kersey are
also close by. Slightly further afield are
the unspoilt delights of the Suffolk
Heritage Coast including Aldeburgh, Dunwich,
Walberswick and Southwold. Shop, pub and
restaurant 1 mile.
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Property
Ref: W41600 - Bay Tree
Cottage - Sleeps
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Property Location::Thorpe Morieux, Bury
Saint Edmunds, Suffolk
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Good base for walking
and touring - Set amidst beautiful rolling
Suffolk countryside, these cosy holiday
cottages have been tastefully furnished with
a mix of modern and antique furniture.
Making an ideal holiday base for exploring
the delightful picturesque villages and
interesting old market towns this area has
to offer. The old wool town of Lavenham with
its spectacular guildhall and the medieval
houses, Long Melford famous for Long Melford
and Kentwell Halls, and antique shops are
all within a 20-minute drive.
The historic old market
town of Bury St. Edmunds for the abbey
ruins, museums, theatre, sports and swimming
facilities is only 7 miles. Sudbury, the
birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough,
Stowmarket and Diss are within easy reach as
is Newmarket for the races, whilst peaceful
Flatford and Dedham - much associated with
the painter Constable - lie close by.
The surrounding
countryside is ideal for walking, cycling
and bird watching, and horse riding is
available 2 miles away. Each holiday cottage
overlooks a pretty enclosed courtyard with
furniture and barbecue area ideal for
sitting outside enjoying a glass of wine on
a balmy summer’s evening. Shop 2 miles, pub
1.5 miles, restaurant 2 miles.
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Acton Bury Loop cycle
route close by.
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