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Birdwatching in Suffolk

Suffolk is one of the best areas in the UK for birdwatching all year round, with a wide variety of habitats producing a long list of species.

The coastal marshes are well known for breeding Bittern, Bearded Tit, Marsh Harrier and Avocet.

The RSPB reserve of Minsmere is perhaps the best known of the wetland reserves, but many other sites invite exploration, including the newly created Hen Reedbeds just outside Southwold.

Heaths along the coast (often adjoining the marshes) hold Wood Lark, Nightjar and Dartford Warbler.

Away from the coasts, the countryside often boasts large and extensive hedgerows and provides excellent walks between attractive villages. Try the St Cross Farm Walks on an award winning farm where good conservation practice goes hand in hand with good farming.

See our Suffolk Reserves guide for more information.

Other useful Suffolk sites;
Bungay Town Guide
Southwold Scene

 

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Suffolk - Self Catering Accommodation for birdwatchers

A range of self catering accommodation all in or close to the Suffolk countryside with its wealth of excellent birding sites - ideal for the visiting birdwatcher to Suffolk. See also the section on serviced accommodation ~ hotels and b&b (bed and breakfast).

 Suffolk Self Catering Accommodation
 
self-catering Cottages at Thatched Farm - nr Woodbridge, Suffolk 

Thatched Farm Woodbridge Road, Waldringfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4PW
Tel: 01473 811755
email    website

Thatched Farm CottagesJust 5 minutes south of Woodbridge the Grade 2 listed Thatched Farm is surrounded by peaceful countryside and footpaths yet only 5 minutes from local pubs and the A12.

We are ideally situated to explore the Heritage Coast and all its birding opportunities.

2 newly furbished cottages in the grounds of Thatched Farm
Daffodil Cottage sleeps 3 (4).
Bluebell Studio sleeps 2

Laundry facilities on site plus ample parking and beautiful gardens to enjoy.
English Tourist Board 4 Star Rating. Free Wireless Internet access

 
bed and breakfast Priory Farm Country Holidays - Darsham

Priory Farm, Darsham, Suffolk. IP17 3QD Tel: 01728 668459 Fax: 01728 668764   email website

The GranaryPriory Farm is a small family farm located on the edge of a rural Suffolk village, about 5 miles from the Suffolk Coast, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The farm is a well-established holiday centre and the ideal base from which to explore the coastal and inland areas of Suffolk, and we are only a few minutes drive from Minsmere, Dunwich Heath and Walberswick.

Our traditional Suffolk farm buildings consisting of a granary, cart lodges and stables have been sympathetically converted to form The Granary and The Mallards and each self-catering property retains its own individual character.

Both properties have a Tourist Board Visit Britain grading of 4 stars and The Mallards which is situated on the ground floor, facilitating easy access, has an additional National Accessible Grading Level 2.

 
self-catering 5 St James Green - Southwold  

5 St James Green, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6JL Tel/Fax: 0208 422 3622    email    website

5 St James, SouthwoldLocated in the heart of Southwold, this 1820's fisherman's cottage has been refurbished in an attractive contemporary style. Its 2 bedrooms sleep 4-5 people.

With sea views and minutes from the beach, the cottage has TV, HiFi and DVD, a newly fitted kitchen, washing machine and dishwasher.

5 St James Green makes an ideal centre for bird watching and walking, giving easy access to the Blythborough Estuary, Southwold Marsh with its Hen Beds, Minsmere Reserve and the Benacre Estate's extensive grounds.

 
self-catering Cosy Suffolk Cottages - Suffolk 

Mistletoe, Rose and Apple Tree Cottages, Sibton Green, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 2JY Tel: 07711 526252    email    website

Rose Cottage, SibtonThese 4-Star approved charming 18th Century cottages are set in pretty gardens, providing a peaceful retreat. Cycle Route No 1 winds its way down the quiet lane, past the garden gate.

Ideal for bird watching and walking with easy access to Minsmere, North Warren, and Dunwich Reserves, Blythborough Estuary, and Southwold Marshes with its Hen Beds.

Available all year the cottages are fully equipped and have both central heating and woodburners.Ample private parking. Free wireless internet access available.

 
bed and breakfast Quayside Holiday Cottages - nr Woodbridge

Quayside, The Quay' Waldringfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk. IP12 4QZ
Tel: 01473 736724
  email   website

View from Quayside Cottages Quayside sits on the banks of the magnificent River Deben, a Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB. Undoubtedly one of the finest rivers to shape this Suffolk coastline and home to a text book of birds.

Quayside Cottage and The Boathouse suit couples looking for something special. Both one-bedroomed and providing stylish comfort (4/5-star rated).

Waterfront views ~ Access to fish and secure a small boat ~ Private parking and bicycle store ~ Pub food on your doorstep ~ River cruises ~ Endless coastal walks. .

 
bed and breakfast Swallows and Kingfisher Lodges - Rumburgh Farm

Rumburgh Farm, Rumburgh, Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0RU
Tel: 01986 781351
email   website

Swallows and Kingfisher Lodges Two spacious lodges with full length verandahs overlooking a beautiful trout lake and open countryside.

Each lodge sleeps 4. All bedrooms have ensuite facilities. An ideal location to enjoy watching the wildlife especially the barn owl, swallows and more recently a pair of kingfishers.

Close to the market towns of Halesworth and Bungay which offer a good choice of local shops and eating places. Within easy reach of the Suffolk coastal area with its unspoilt choice of estuaries, marshes and forests - ideal for walkers, cyclists and bird watchers.

Prices from £270 per week (Friday start) for 4 people (reduction for 2) Short breaks available .

 
bed and breakfast Holly Tree Farm Barns - Nr Halesworth

Holly Tree Farm, Bell Green, Cratfield, Halesworth, Suffolk. IP19 0DN Tel: 01968 798062 Mob: 07876 352796   email website

Holly Tree Farm BarnsHolly Tree Farm Barns are situated in an idyllic spot just outside the village of Cratfield in rural Suffolk. It comprises 3 very tastefully converted single story farm buildings with unbroken views of the surrounding countryside.

The Heritage Coast and unspoiled delights of Suffolk are nearby. The village pub is an easy walk away. We have eleven acres of meadowland and a children's play area.

Pets are very welcome. Sky TV. Laundry Room. Private Gardens.

 
bed and breakfast The Old Stables - Wissett Lodge, nr Halesworth  

Wissett Lodge, Wissett, Halesworth, Suffolk. IP19 0JG
Tel: 01986 873173   
email website 

The Old StableFour holiday homes superbly converted from Victorian stables around a courtyard garden. Two sleep 2 and two sleep 4. All have open plan living/dining area with well equipped kitchens, including dishwasher. All bedrooms have ensuite facilities. Fleetwood has wet room - Mobility Level 2. Shared laundry room.

Set in 300 acre arable farm, ideal for watching birds from Yellowhammers to Barn Owls! We also have a Nature Trail and a Museum of Farmlife.

From £220 per week Friday start. Short breaks from £150. VisitBritain 4 star.

 
self-catering The Lookout - Aldeburgh       Sleeps 6  

High Street, Aldeburgh
Tel: 01728 831488   
email   website

The Lookout AldeburghMake your visit to Aldeburgh, even more memorable by staying at “The Lookout”. Just a stones throw from the beach and the famous 16c Moot Hall.

This stunning 3 bedroom Georgian Maisonette with it's own small private courtyard is situated on the High Street, enjoying spectacular panoramic views of the Sea and coastline. The Lookout has been refurbished to a very high standard and is well equipped to ensure a comfortable stay..

Free on road car parking nearby. Super location one minute from the beach for that early morning dip for the adventurous!

 
self-catering Cliff House Park - Leiston 

Cliff House Caravan Park, Sizewell Common, Leiston, Suffolk. IP16 4TU
Tel: 01728 830724 Fax: 01728 832037   email   website

Cliff House ParkLuxury holiday caravans can be rented on a weekly basis. Ideally situated on the Suffolk coast, a perfect base for visiting the many wild life sites including Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Dunwich Heath, North Warren and Havergate Island.

Our caravans are fully equipped with fitted kitchens, TV/DVD, central heaing and double glazing. Dogs welcome.

 
self-catering Log Cabin Holidays - Athelington Hall nr Eye 

Peter Havers, Athelington Hall, Horham, Eye Suffolk. IP21 5EJ Tel: 01728 628233   email   website

Log Cabin Holidays in SuffolkSituated in the North Suffolk countryside, the comfortable log cabin lodges are ideal just to relax, unwind and escape the hassle of work or as a base to explore the East Anglian countryside, the heritage coast, and the Norfolk Broads.

The Countryside Lodges are very well appointed with fitted kitchen, en-suite master bedroom, good size family bathroom and a twin bedded room.

The surrounding area is a haven for wildlife and birds and there are many unspoilt areas to walk in.

 
self-catering Oak Cottage - Felixstowe      Sleeps 4  

342 High Road, Trimley-St-Martin, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 OSA Tel: 01394 277168 or Mob. 07961044714   email   website

Garden at Oak CottageModernised cottage accommodating four. Two bedrooms - one king size; one double. Upstairs bathroom with separate bath and shower. Fully fitted and equipped kitchen. Sitting room and dining room. Centrally heated and double glazed. 3* Visit Britain Rating.

No smoking and animals strictly by arrangement. Short breaks in low season. Gas, electric and linen included.

Walking distance to Trimley Marshes reserve and River Orwell. Short drive to Landguard reserve; Suffolk Coastal reserves within one hour by car.

 
self-catering Drift End Cottage - Eastbridge / Minsmere      Sleeps 4  

Drift End Cottage, Eastbridge Tel: 01728 830981      website

Drift End CottageDrift End Cottage, newly refurbished with style and to a high standard, is a quiet, very comfortable semi-detached period property on the edge of this small village and close to Minsmere RSPB Bird Reserve, with stunning, uninterrupted views over meadows and marshes towards the sea.

The cottage is very well equipped throughout and all linen and heating is included. The sitting room has a woodburning stove for winter evenings, and the conservatory and private garden have long views over the countryside.

 
self-catering 2 Forge Cottages - Friston  

2 Forge Cottages, Friston, Nr. Aldeburgh Tel: 01621 810833    email   website

2 Forge CottagesA charming semi-detached cottage built in the 19th century with lots of beams and a real characterful feel.

One of a pair it overlooks the village green and pub, and makes an ideal base for walkers or bird watchers. Aldeburgh being 4 miles offers good shops, restaurants, golf course, a shingle beach and theatre. Snape Makings, Minsmere, Orford, Dunwich, Southwold, Woodbridge and Ipswich are all within a short drive.

With three bedrooms, 2 double and one single. Pets Welcome.

 
self-catering Potash Barns - Brundish, nr Framlingham 

Potash Farms, The Street, Brundish, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 8BL
Tel/Fax:
01379 384819 email  
Potash Barns website

Potash BarnsWe offer 3 high class 4 star rated self-contained holiday homes in tastefully converted Grade ll listed farm buildings, In the sleepy hamlet of Brundish, amidst the quiet beauty of rural mid Suffolk. All units are fully equipped with modern appliances, excellent range cookers and very comfortable furnishings. Each unit sleeps 4 people comfortably and can adequately stretch to 6 people with the use of sofa beds, or cots for babies.

We are 4 miles from the county town of Framlingham, and just 12 miles from the gorgeous Heritage coast, with the bird rich marshes and heaths and delightful towns like Aldeburgh.

self-catering 8 Blyth Cottages, Snape - 9 minutes from Minsmere.   Sleeps 5/6  

8 Blyth Cottages, Church Road, Snape. IP17 1SY Tel: 020 8977 6774    email    website

8 Blyth CottagesSelf Catering accommodation in Snape for up to 5 or 6 people in four bedrooms. The house is minutes from the world-famous Snape Maltings, and within easy reach of Aldeburgh, Minsmere, Orford, Southwold, Thorpeness, Woodbridge, the Heritage Coast and Rural Suffolk.

Riding (lessons and hacks) can be booked locally and there is excellent walking country, including Rendelsham Forest, nearby.

 
self-catering Leman Cottage - 10 minutes from Southwold.   Sleeps 5/6  

The Old Hall, Wenhaston, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9DG Tel: 01502 478078    email    website

Leman Cottage, nr Southwold Suffolk17th century listed farmhouse recently refurbished to provide 21st century comforts. Beams, bread oven, woodburning stove (all logs included!)

Close to Blyth estuary and Hen Reedbeds, 10 minutes drive to Minsmere.

See barn owls on surrounding farmland and walk to Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Church Farm reserve and Wenhaston Blackheath. Enjoy peace and quiet in enclosed garden. Good local pubs and farm shop nearby. Special rates through winter for short breaks.

Owned and managed by knowledgeable local guide.

More peaceful cottages available locally under same management ideal for groups of friends/reunions..

 
self-catering Driftway - Sotherton Corner nr Southwold  

Tel: 01444 236533    email    website

Driftway, Southerton, SuffolkDriftway is a two hundred years old cottage which has been renovated to a high standard of modern comfort. Set in a row of pretty cottages in a peaceful part of Suffolk, it is off the beaten track in the middle of ideal walking and cycling country.

Sotherton is mid-way between Halesworth and Southwold.

It is within easy reach of Walberswick Marshes, Dunwich Heath and the RSPB Minsmere Bird Reserve.

The property is suitable for up to 4 people. Pets welcome. Weekly or short term breaks available throughout the year from £125.

 
self-catering Rookyard Cottage 

Valley Farm, Bungay Road, Holton, Suffolk IP19 8LY
Tel:01986 874521
email    website

Valley FarmRookyard Cottage is a newly built eco-friendly, timber framed house which has solar hot water, rainwater harvesting and recycled newspaper insulation.

Guests may use the owners private indoor heated swimming pool It has two bedrooms, a double and a twin, each with an en suite bathroom. The sitting/dining room is furnished in a modern style with a log burning stove and it has a very well equipped kitchen.

Rookyard Cottage is less than one mile from the centre of Halesworth for shops, restaurants and pubs and is a short drive from the RSPB reserve at Minsmere and the unique Suffolk heaths and wetlands. Surrounded by open space it is a comfortable base both Summer and Winter.

For medical reason (severe allergy) we regret no smokers or animals, including working dogs.

 
self-catering Coppins Farm - nr Dedham Vale 

Coppins Farm, Alphamstone Bures Suffolk CO8 5HE
Tel: 01787 269297
email    website

Coppins FarmShowman's Living Van.

150 acres of woodland .wetland, grass and wild flowers on the edge of the Dedham Vale area of outstanding natural beauty.

The farm has 90 acres participating in the defra countryside stewardship scheme and 35 acres are designated as county wildlife sites.

Lots of tiny lanes and a very quiet village. Come and stay. May and June are the best months to see the wild flowers.

 
self-catering High House Farm - nr Woodbridge  

High House Farm, Cransford, Woodbridge. Suffolk IP13 9PD.
Tel: 01728 663461 Fax: 01728 663409
email    website

High House Farm, SuffolkAn idyllic country retreat awaits you at Woodlodge, our 3 bedroom self-catering holiday cottage. Uniquely set in 18 acres of woodland, this former gamekeepers lodge offers an ideal setting for bird and nature lovers. Within easy reach of Minsmere Bird Reserve and the Suffolk Coast, Woodlodge is only half a mile from the Woodland Trust's newly created 220 acre wood at Pound Farm.

Traditional Bed and Breakfast is also offered in our 15th Century Farmhouse at High House Farm.

See our website for more details.

 
self-catering Watsons Farm - in the heart of rural Suffolk  

Watsons Farm, Cratfield Road, Fressingfield, Eye, Suffolk. IP21 5SH.
Tel: 01379 586295
email    website

Watsons Farm, SuffolkSituated between the villages of Fressingfield and Cratfield , near Eye, in the heart of rural Suffolk, this 17th century timber framed cottage offers peace and tranquility in idyllic surroundings.Situated a third of a mile from the road,in the middle of fields, and with paddocks immediately around the property, there are attractive views and no noise of traffic. The accommodation is comfortably furnished with oil fired central heating, and a log fire in the sitting room.

The immediate area around Watsons Farm has proved popular with cyclists for its quiet country lanes and softly undulating countryside and the coastal area is an unspoilt, mixture of estuaries, marshes and forests - ideal for walkers and bird watchers.

See our website for more details.

 
self-catering Workhouse Cottage - Badingham  

Mill Road, Badingham, Woodbridge IP13 8LF
Tel: 01728 688343
email    website

Workhouse Cottage, nr Badingham, SuffolkQuietly situated on the outskirts of Badingham, Workhouse Cottage is the perfect base for exploring Suffolk. Offering generous accommodation for 3, parking for 2 cars, a well equipped kitchen, TV, DVD and music system, broadband connection and good mobile phone coverage.

With an emphasis on comfort and warmth, the cottage has modern electric heating and a multi-fuel stove. The property is south facing and the partly walled cottage garden has a small lawn and paved area with outdoor seating.

 
self-catering Warren Lodges - nr Minsmere  

Contact: Longacre, Church Road, Theberton, Leiston, Suffolk. IP16 4SF
Tel: 01728 833447
email    website

Warren Lodges, nr Leiston, SuffolkSituated in their own private nature reserve Warren Lodges (sleeps 4-16) are a group of four warm and spacious timber lodges, situated in a sheltered hollow at the end of a farm track and surrounded by farmland, on the edge of the RSPB Minsmere marshes bird reserve

The area around the lodges abounds with wildlife, which the owners are encouraging with a  tree planting programme.  Marsh Harriers, Barn Owls Kestrels and Sparrowhawks hunt regularly over the surrounding land, Skylarks and Nightingales can be heard in the season.

 
self-catering Old Hall Farm Cottages - Walpole 

Old Hall Farm , Walpole, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 9AU
Tel: 01986 784345  
email    website

Old HallThree delightful barn conversions into holiday accommodation, sleeping from 3 to 6. All are full of character with many exposed beams and stylish furnishings and facilities. Shared Swimming Pool and Games room with table tennis, pool and indoor football pitch! Great for kids of all ages.

The barns overlook fields and meadows with rookery, barn owl nesting box, and nature trail. Easy to reach Minsmere, Blythburgh estuary, Hen Reedbeds, Walbersick and Dunwich Heath on the coast and Thetford forest and the brecks inland.

 
self-catering Pine Tree Studio - Woodbridge 

Pine Tree House, The Street, Brundish, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 8BN
Tel: 01379 388166  
email    website

Pine Tree StudioAn indoor heated swimming pool is attached to this spacious holiday cottage in rural Suffolk. Situated in the owners lovely garden, overlooking a large meadow with a natural pond, the accommodation sleeps 4 (+2 on a sofa bed), all on one level for easy access.

Explore the coastal nature reserves, RSPB Minsemere, and the seaside - Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich Heath all within 30min. Clamber round the magnificent castle in Framlingham and enjoy the cafe culture of this small market town.

 
self-catering Red Sails - Blythburgh 

24 Blyth View, Blythburgh, Suffolk. IP19 9LB
Tel: 01502 724131  
email    website

View from Red SailsRed Sails is part of a converted stable block and is in the heart of the Suffolk countryside close to Minsmere Bird Sanctuary and just four miles from Southwold.

Perfect for bird watching, walking, cycling or just chilling out in the 12 acres of grounds with an indoor heated pool.

The perfect holiday retreat for two people and their pet.

 
bed and breakfast Brantham Hall Cottage - nr Stour Estuary

Tel: 01473 327090     email website

Brantham Hall CottageHall Cottage sleeps up to 6 and is ideally located for all levels of birdwatching. The Stour Estuary with its breeding waters and wintering Black-tailed Godwits is on the doorstop and Alton Water is just 5 minutes away.

It lies equidistant between the prime Suffolk and Essex coastal sites with good road links north to Minsmere with its Avocets, Bitterns and Marsh Harriers, or south to the wintering wild fowl at Abberton and the Blackwater.

Inland, the Brecks offer Stone Curlew and other species in season. See more on www.farmstayanglia.co.uk.

 
bed and breakfast Seaford House - Easton Bavents, Southwold  

Molly Burrows, Seaford House, The Warren, Easton Bavents, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6SU
Tel: 07757 667674  
email   

Seaford HouseSeaford House is a very spacious, tastefully decorated and comfortable three-bedroom detached house, sleeping 6 plus cot, in three bedrooms. It is a ‘stone throw’ away for the sandy beaches, with an on shore breeze; you can lie in bed at night and hear the tumbling of the waves.

For parties interested in bird watching Seaford House offers magnificent shore walks to Covehithe and Easton Broad, with fringing reedbeds, the area supports important populations of breeding birds. During the breeding season over 100 breeding birds use the reserve including, Bittern, Little Tern, Marsh Harriers, Water rail, a variety of Ducks, Wheatear and Hobby can all be spotted.

 
self catering Whitehouse Barns - Blythburgh, Southwold

Contact Address : 66 Queen Elizabeth Walk, London N16 5UQ Tel : 0208 88026258    email  website

Whitehouse Barns on the Blythburgh EstuaryTwo beautiful well appointed four star barn conversions in a spectacular location with French windows and terraces overlooking the Blyth estuary.

In an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an S.S.S.I., the estuary is famous for its rare birds including Avocets, Egrets, Little Owls and Barn Owls, Woodpecker and occasional Osprey and Merlin

Minsmere about 10 miles, Southwold and Walberswick beaches 4 miles. Families welcome. Wood burning stoves and under floor heating. Sleeps 8 / 9 with mid-week reductions for couples.

self catering  The Glebe Annexe - Middleton, nr Minsmere

The Glebe, Rectory Road, Middleton, Suffolk, IP17 3NR Tel: 01728 648435      email  website

The Glebe AnnexeHOLIDAY LET- 10 MINUTES FROM RSPB MINSMERE Beautifully refurbished, self-contained annexe in Middleton, Suffolk, a quiet village within easy reach of Southwold, Walberswick, Westleton, Aldeburgh and Snape.

Sleeping 4, the accommodation comprises: kitchen/dining room, I double bedroom, I twin bedroom, large shower-room, hallway with washing machine/tumble dryer cupboard, direct access to I/3rd acre garden and off-street parking for 2 cars.

Ideal for walkers, birdwatchers or cyclists (cycle hire available if required) and within a 5 minute walk of the wonderful Bell Inn (www.bell-middleton.co.uk).

self catering  The Old Rectory - Flixton, nr Bungay, Suffolk

The Old Rectory, Abbey Road, Flixton, Nr Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1NL Tel: +044 (0)1986 893133  Fax: 01728 453868    email  website

The Old Rectory, Flixton nr Bungay SuffolkRelax in the tranquil surroundings of a Victorian Rectory. Situated on the Suffolk/Norfolk border, the property lies in grounds of almost seven acres - and is surrounded by farmland on three sides, the grounds are a haven for wildlife.

The four newly converted one bedroom holiday homes have been decorated and furnished to a very high standard, whilst retaining period features where possible

Well behaved dogs welcome Short breaks and meals available The village pub is a short stroll away. Quality in Tourism 4* rated.

self catering  Best of Suffolk - Holiday accommodation in Aldeburgh

Naomi Tarry, Best of Suffolk, Lime Tree Farm, Badingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 8LU Tel: 01728 638962    email  website

Best of SuffolkBest of Suffolk offers you self catering breaks in stylish holiday cottages in Aldeburgh and along the Suffolk Coast. Experience some of the luxury of a boutique hotel without the need to set the alarm for breakfast!

Aldeburgh is a small, unspoilt and stylish coastal town where you can still buy fresh fish from the fishermen's huts on the beach.

Explore the beautiful Suffolk Coast, where there are many bird watcing opportunites: Halvergate Island and Minsmere to name but two.

We have late availibility offers.

self catering hotel Thorpeness Hotel and Apartments - Thorpeness, Suffolk

Thorpeness, Suffolk IP16 4NH Tel: 01728 452176  Fax: 01728 453868    email  website

Thorpeness SuffolkOnly a short drive from Minsmere Thorpeness offers 30 en suite rooms or selfcatering apartments, restaurant and bars and a terrace overlooking the Meare.

An ideal location for bird watchers, the hotel also offers golf on our own 18 hole course, tennis, croquet, snooker and cycle hire.

For large parties or special events and seminars private dining and conference facilities are available.

self catering Mortimers Barn - nr Lavenham, Suffolk

John and Caroline Gove, Mortimers Barn, Preston St Mary, Nr Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9ND
Tel: 01787 247786 
   email  website

Mortimers Barn SuffolkMortimers Barn is a converted 15th Century thatched threshing barn situated in the rolling rural beauty of Preston St Mary 2 miles from the famous medieval village of Lavenham.

The single storey accommodation ( ideal for disabled access) was converted from farm buildings and makes an ideal place to explore from or a cosy comfortable retreat any time of year.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the 3 acre gardens which have a hard tennis court (rackets available) and a heated outdoor swimming pool (April to September) and changing hut and large carp filled pond.

Many species of birds can be seen from your windows all of which look out over the gardens and the Barn is on the very pretty and undulating South Suffolk Cycle Route, details of which are in the accommodation and bike hire is available from Sudbury.

self catering A Break With Tradition - Holiday properties in Suffolk


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A Break With TraditionAn exclusive selection of Period homes and self-catering cottages offering traditional hospitality in the peaceful surroundings of Norfolk and Suffolk. In fact you are ideally placed to explore all of East Anglia - an area with an appealingly individual character, where you can get away from it all with some of the best birdwatching in England.

Bed and Breakfast or Self Catering - for over a decade, our members have been offering fine quality accommodation in their Period homes, Country Houses and Country Cottages, and all have something special and different to offer - historical interest, outstanding original features, open fires, antique furniture, gardens and grounds but all have these things in common: they are over 100 years old, all are annually inspected and all offer a warm welcome

Suffolk has over 50 miles of "Heritage" coastline. The wild and open sand and shingle areas are interspersed with towns and villages full of character. Southwold and Aldeburgh are the jewels of the east coast.

self catering Swallow Barn - nr Halesworth, Suffolk

Valley Farm, Bungay Road, Holton, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8LY
Tel: 01986 874521  
   email  website

Swallow Barn SuffolkRecently converted to a high standard Swallow Barn is now a delightful single storey cottage. Guests may use a private indoor heated swimming pool.

It has two bedrooms, a double and a twin, a large sitting/dining room and a well equipped kitchen. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom.

Swallow Barn is less than one mile from the centre of Halesworth for shops, restaurants and pubs and is a short drive from the RSPB reserve at Minsmere and the unique Suffolk heaths and wetlands.

Surrounded by open space it is a comfortable base both Summer and Winter. For medical reason (severe allergy) we regret no smokers or animals, including working dogs.

self catering Mrs Jane Good (Holidays) Ltd - Suffolk

Contact: Mrs Jane Good (Holidays) Ltd, Little Bass, Ferry Quay, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BW Tel: 01394 382770, Fax: 07092 863089email  website  

Mrs Jane Good (Holidays) Ltd - photo copyright (c) 2005 Penny MoonMrs Jane Good (Holidays) Ltd is a small, friendly, family-run agency located in the heart of Woodbridge, Suffolk.

We have thirty years experience of promoting over seventy self catering holiday properties in the countryside, coastal and riverside areas of Suffolk.

From the forests, heaths, rivers, estuaries and coasts, all our properties are ideally situated for visiting the many wildlife sites including the world famous Minsmere RSPB reserve, Havergate Island.

self catering Suffolk Farm Holidays - Uggeshall, nr Southwold

Mark and Dawn Pleasants, Manor Farm, Uggeshall, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8BD
Tel: 01502 578367, Fax: 01502 578155   
email  website  

Suffolk Farm HolidaysMark and Dawn look forward to welcoming you to Suffolk Farm Holidays, an ideal base to explore this unique part of Norfolk and Suffolk from the Norfolk Broads to the Heritage Coast.

Manor Farm, a handsome red-brick house at Uggeshall near Southwold, Suffolk offers self catering holiday accommodation in two stylishly converted barns, one with four bedrooms, the other with three.

Just 4 miles Southwold, Manor Farm is home to grazing horses and a well stocked fishing lake.Suffolk Wildlife Park, Dunwich Heath, RSBP Minsmere and boat hire on the Broads are all within 10 miles.

self-catering Cravens Manor - Sleeps 13, nr Southwold

Contact: Hugh & Sue Roberts, Tel: 07960 518603 email  website  

Cravens ManorCravens Manor blends the charm and character you'd expect of a house over 400 years old with all the modern facilities you want in your holiday accommodation.

The large farmhouse kitchen, superb dining room and two sitting rooms let you enjoy every day you and your family and friends spend together. In the grounds, you can relax, play tennis or, during the summer, swim in your own private pool.

The house stands in about 2 acres, all for your exclusive enjoyment. Situated right in the heart of the Suffolk countryside but not far from the coast, the Broads, the National Trust heathlands and of course the RSPB reserve at Minsmere.

self-catering Heritage Hideaways - Suffolk & Norfolk  

Contact: Heritage Hideaways, Pound Corner, Elms Lane, Wangford, Beccles. NR34 8RS Tel: 01502 578278, Mob: 07931 567806 email  website  

Heritage HideawaysHeritage Hideaways offers high quality holiday properties throughout Norfolk and Suffolk, encompassing many areas of outstanding natural beauty of coast and country.

Our aim is to provide a personal service to our guests to ensure they have an enjoyable and effortless holiday in East Anglia. It is still a very much unspoilt area and there is plenty to explore with a variety of quaint towns and villages, beaches and rivers, forests and footpaths. Many of the properties are located within easy reach of the Suffolk coast.