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

If you have accommodation suitable for birdwatchers, we offer a variety of low cost advertising opportunities direct to your target audience. Please contact us for full details by either :-
Email: Tony Denton
Telephone: Val on 01986 897171

Low Road, Sweffling, Suffolk IP17 2BB   Tel: 01728 664178     

Badger Cottage is a cosy beamed barn conversion sleeping 4 in two galleried bedrooms. Recently restored to a high standard throughout, this charming and unusual cottage offers self catering holiday accommodation featuring a woodburning stove, a Victorian roll-top bath and a private courtyard with seating and a BBQ. The cottage is situated on the outskirts of the village of Sweffling, amongst farmland and a smattering of houses, and has a village pub just half a mile away serving good food and tasty ales.

Nestled in the heart of the Suffolk countryside – yet within easy reach of Suffolk’s diverse coast – Badger Cottage is perfect for those wishing to explore it’s stunning surroundings. Footpaths nearby take you through farmland, villages and woodlands – and, being situated on the popular National Cycle Network route 1, the area is perfect for exploring on two wheels as well.

20 Hillfield Court, Reydon, Suffolk IP18 6RU. Tel: 01953 488072     

Self catering holiday home sleeping up to 7 people (smaller groups welcome). Views to Southwold. Great location for access to the Suffolk coast and marshes and th Hen Reed Beds.

This luxury house with free WiFi internet connection is furnished to a high standard and set in a small quiet and private square. Within walking distance of the beautiful unspoilt seaside town of Southwold. Winter discounts and weekend breaks available. Two double bedrooms, one twin bed room and one single bedroom. Parking for 2 cars.

Hill House Farm, Wades Lane, Shotley, Ipswich, IP9 1EW, Suffolk. Tel: 01473 788497     

Enjoy glorious views across the River Orwell whilst relaxing in your brand new eco barn conversion at the end of a private country lane in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on our 700 acre conservation award winning farm. Choose from 3 luxury barn conversions sleeping 6, 5 & 2.

On site: hot tub, games barn, football & grass area, animals, fishing, South Suffolk Cycle route B, internationally acclaimed bird watching, riverbank walks past hidden creeks to pubs & Pin Mill.

Mole End, 18 Cobbold Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1 HA. Tel: 01952 884398     

Mole End is a small house with one sitting room, a tiny kitchen and up the spiral staircase, one doubl bedroom and a bathroom with a shower.

It is a ten minute cycle or twenty minute stroll from the centre of Woodbridge on the north shore of the River Deben in th Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

It is close to the A12 for easy access to Minsmere, Havergate Island, Snape etc and is ideal for boating, cycling and walking.

The Summer House, Abbey Farm, Snape IP 17 1RQ Tel: 01728 688750     

Holiday cottage with annexe, can sleep up to 8 people. Adjacent to Snape Marshes RSPB Reserve. It can be B&B or self catering and a baby-sitter can be booked in advance.

Dog and child friendly.

Wonderful walks on doorstep.

See website for further details or ring 01728 688750

Tel: 01473 658354 or Mob: 07876 442187    

Three self-catering cottages that sleep 1 to 10 people in comfort can be rented on a weekly or weekend basis. They are newly renovated farm buildings and retain their original character with beams and brick walls.

The cottages are settled in an elevated position with magnificent views and glorious walks can be taken around the farm.They are an ideal base for walking, cycling, painting, reading, fishing, bird watching or only relaxing and enjoying the Suffolk countryside.

Excellent road links make touring and sightseeing very easy, with many local places of interest nearby, such as Bury St Edmunds with its Cathedral, the pretty medieval village of Lavenham, Newmarket for the races, Cambridge with its Universities, Dedham Vale, made famous by John Constable and more, much more.

Tel: 01728 638962    

This detached single storey holiday cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Westleton, close to RSPB Minsmere (2 miles), the Hen Reed Beds and historic Dunwich (2.5 miles) on the Suffolk coast. The area is rich in wildlife and has a network of footpaths. Just a few minutes walk away you’ll find two pubs including the award-winning The Crown, and a village stores. Westleton is roughly about halfway between the seaside towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh which makes it an ideal location for exploring the pretty heritage coastline and ancient villages. Darsham mainline train station is around 3 miles away, with several direct trains to London Liverpool St.

Just around the corner you’ll find an excellent pub serving freshly made local produce and a village stores, and the pretty village green that hosts the famous annual barrel rolling fair. Inside there’s an open plan living/kitchen/dining room with a contemporary wood-burning stove and glazed folding doors leading out to the garden. There are two ground floor bedrooms and outside there’s a patio with a table and chairs in the summer, a lawn, and off road parking for one car.

Tel: 01728 638962    

The Potting Shed is an ideal hideaway for couples, providing a snug, tranquil retreat tucked away on the edge of the village of Knodishall, a few minutes’ drive from the seaside village of Thorpeness and renowned coastal town of Aldeburgh. It's an ideal base for getting away from it all or for exploring all that the Suffolk Heritage Coast has to offer. The creative and restful atmosphere of the property environment has, over the last 40 years, stimulated the resident family in artistic successes. These include autobiographical writing and fiction, horticulture and garden design, painting, singing and acting. The Potting Shed has been converted from a period outbuilding and has a characterful and stylish interior, created by its owner. This first floor property is above an actual potting shed, hence the charming name!

This beautiful holiday cottage is located less than five miles from the beach and shops of the popular seaside town of Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast. Aldeburgh has an excellent range of restaurants, pubs and shops and there are pretty walks around the marsh to Thorpeness, Dunwich and of course, Minsmere.

Tel: 01728 638962    

Contemporary Loft Living meets the Suffolk countryside at the Nook, which has been skilfully created from a period outbuilding at Packway Farm, a historic farmhouse in a stunning rural location a short drive from the Suffolk coast. The owners, from the world of fashion and design world, have created a stylish and fresh interior under a vaulted ceiling - making this the perfect countryside pad for couples to relax a while in.

The beautiful historic coast is just a short drive away, including the sandy beach at Southwold, picturesque Walberswick (both around 20 mins drive) and the Hen Reed beds. 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.

Tel: 01728 638962    

Elm Cottage is a self-catering accommodation, with eco-friendly features, tucked away from roads in the village of Chelmondiston. It is close to beautiful Pin Mill on the River Orwell and local attractions such as Jimmy's Farm and the Suffolk Food Hall. In the village there are a number of shops and a pub – the highly regarded Butt and Oyster which is only a short walk away on the River Orwell.

The 17th century pub frequented over the years by smugglers, fishermen and more recently walkers and bird watchers. Suffolk's county town of Ipswich is nearby, with access to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, including the famous seaside resorts of Aldeburgh, Southwold and the bird reserve of Minsmere.

Elm Cottage is set within a pretty Suffolk garden; there is a patio area with a large table seating six and a BBQ. .

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

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.

Quayside Holiday Cottages...on the banks of the magnificent River Deben
Voted 'Best Self-Catering Holiday of the Year' by East of England Tourism.

Primrose Cottage, Otley Bottom, Nr Woodbridge/Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9NG Tel: 01473 785320   

Primrose Cottage is a pretty holiday cottage in a quiet off-road location surrounded by 1.5 acres of established gardens. The self catering property makes the perfect holiday retreat and offers character and style along with all the benefits of modern facilities to provide a comfortable self catering holiday for 6 - 7 people

This rural retreat is situated 7 miles north of Ipswich in the heart of the Suffolk countryside near Woodbridge. Nature reserves in the area include Arger Fen in Dedham Vale, an area of ancient coppice woodland and wet meadows, RSPB Minsmere with its protected nesting Little Tern colony and the National Trust Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, a shingle spit with habitats ranging from brackish lagoons to grazing marsh, an important location for breeding and passage birds.

Park Farm, Yoxford Road, Sibton, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 2LZ Tel: 01728 668324   

Four delightful single storey cottages, well equipped and in a beautiful location seven miles from the sea. Double or twin beds with linen, towels and heating provided. All have wheelchair access. Games room, barbecue and laundry room. Park Farm is ideal for visiting the beautiful Heritage Coast, Minsmere, Snape, Orford, Aldeburgh and Southwold.

Good local pubs and restaurants.

See little owls and kingfishers on the farm walk.

Perfect for a relaxing, all season holiday.

Stoven Wood, Southwold Road, Brampton Beccles, NR34 8DW Tel: 01767 261 407 or Mobile 079 156152 07   

Our cottage is unique having 4 acres of woodland in a 100 acre wood. It accommodates 5 sleeping; a cot is also available. We have many birdwatching and nature loving customers but also those visiting the coast and other attractions.

Minsmere reserve is within easy reach.

Available all year round except at Easter For full information including pictures of the house and surrounding areas please look at the website. Do contact us if you require any other information.

2 Nil Desperandum, Middleton nr RSPB Minsmere
Contact Julia Green Tel: 01926 855556  

This pretty 400 year old oak framed cottage was stylishly renovated in 2008 and given a 4 star rating by the ETC.

Situated in the delightful village of Middleton, it is within 3 miles of the RSPB reserve at Minsmere and well placed for exploring the Heritage Coast.

The cottage sleeps 4 people (double and bathroom upstairs and twin with e/s shower and we downstairs). Short breaks also available

For a relaxing holiday in stunning scenery or a weekend of fantastic walks, our cottages in Suffolk and Dorset are both situated in secluded spots in gorgeous landscapes..

Tel: 01728 638962    

This beautifully presented converted barn is in a wonderful location, tucked away down a quiet little lane in the countryside just two miles from the historic medieval town of Lavenham. It’s a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, in a peaceful spot with lovely views through native trees of fields and countryside, yet only a short drive to Lavenham's popular pubs and restaurants.

The accommodation is on one level - there’s a very large open plan living/dining/kitchen room with french windows on both sides leading out to paved garden terraces, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate shower room. Outside there are two terraces, and a very large lawned area, plenty of off road parking and a natural wildlife pond. Situated in the Suffolk country side the property is about an hour and a half drive to the South East Essex bird reserves.

Tel: 01444 236533      

Driftway 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.

Tel: 01728 638962    

This light and airy property is just a few minutes walk from Southwold’s delightful thriving pier and of course the famous sandy beach, lined with colourful beach huts. .

On the ground floor there’s a large open living/dining room with an open fire, a kitchen and a garden room. Upstairs are three bedrooms (1 king, 1 twin and 1 bunk bed room) and a bathroom. Outside is a good-sized back garden with garden furniture, and off road parking at the front for 2 cars. The house comes with wifi access.

Southwold is close to the RSPB Minsmere, one of the UK’s premier bird-watching sites. Pass through woods, along the beach and through heathland, visiting the National Trust’s tea rooms on Dunwich cliffs along the way. Also nearby are the Hen Reedbeds which are a blend of reedbeds, fens, dykes and pools to provide new breeding habitat for bittern and other wildlife.

Tel: 01473 625875 / 07970 710710    

Recently refurbished cottage in the beautiful village of Thorpesness. Close to Aldeburgh, Snape, Leiston, Sizewell and Minsmere. Short stroll to village shop, pub and beach.

Three bedrooms (2 king-size beds, 1 bunk beds), full bathroom upstairs, shower room downstairs. Two comfortable lounges, one with a wood burner. Sky free-sat TV. Fully equipped kitchen/diner. Enclose rear garden. Off-road parking.

c/o Waveney River Centre, Staithe Road, Burgh St Peter, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0BT Tel: 01394 410606    

Unique, luxury 1897 Dutch barge providing static acommodation on the River Waveney in Suffolk. Refitted in 2010 she sleeps 4 in a gorgeous interior with all modern facilities including central heating, stunning red range TV's, HiFi, and linens throughout. Free use of adventure canoe and heated swimming pool. Well placed for bird watching and many diverse habitats and reserves within easy reach, including Strumpshaw Fen, Ranworth Broad, Minsmere and the Suffolk coast.

It’s a tranquil setting, with views over fields at the front and many carefully restored period features inside. Although the Waveney River Centre is a busy marina we have been lucky enough to see Barn owls, Tawny owls and Marsh Harriers. There is also a Bittern which has been regularly heard on site, but which remains elusive as well as otters which are present on the River Waveney.

Tel: 01787 248082      

Situated near to the Essex/Suffolk border in the historic Market Town of Sudbury, birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, but also within easy reach of Long Melford, Lavenham, and Bury St. Edmunds, or cross over into Constable Country to Dedham, and Flatford. Also within an easy drive away is the RSPB sanctuary at Minsmere.

A small conservatory with seating for three, is the perfect place to sit and relax, and will provide you with the first of the stunning views of the historic water meadows, from here there are steps down on to the large deck area that will then give you further views of the wonderful Mill Pond and stream which run from the River Stour (see photo).

Mill Stream Cottage is down a quiet private lane yet also within very easy walking distance of the town centre that offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants, sandwich bars, and coffee shops. Take a look at our website for more information and to check availability.

(nr RSPB Minsmere & Suffolk Coast) Tel: 01728 638962    

This chic and stylish large five bedroom house is an ideal venue for bringing together families and friends. Inside you’ll find three large reception rooms, spacious bedrooms and lots of space to play, whilst outside there’s a 1¼ acre garden with mature trees and a vast lawn and patio, ideal for lazy summer’s days. The house, newly renovated to exacting standards, is tucked down a quiet lane, just a pretty 5-minute walk from the village pub in the heart of picturesque Middleton.

Middleton is a picturesque village situated halfway between Southwold and Aldeburgh and so it’s an ideal base to explore the beautiful Suffolk Coast. The centre of the pretty village of Middleton is less than a 5 minute walk down lanes and through the pretty grounds of the historic parish church where a single sheep often mows the lawn during the summer months! .

Visitors could spend the afternoon walking around the perimeter of RSPB Minsmere, one of the UK’s premier bird-watching sites.  Pass through woods, along the beach and through heathland, visiting the National Trust’s tea rooms on Dunwich cliffs along the way.

High Lodge Wood, Hinton, Nr Darsham, Suffolk IP17 3QT Tel: 01986 784347      

Situated in 100 acres of woodland and delightful countryside High Lodge is located in prime position just 5 miles from Minsmere Bird and Nature Reserve and approximately 10 miles from Southwold

Our self catering lodges offer a scenic and peaceful retreat from the pressures of daily life .Each lodge has its own private balcony offering views over the lake to relax whilst taking in the abundance of wild life and birds in the grassland and woodland areas.

We look forward to welcoming you.

2 Lyndon Cottages, Eastbridge, Suffolk IP16 4SJ. Tel: 020 8423 7569      

Lyndon Cottage is two bedroom cottage, newly refurbished to a high standard.Sleeps 4 Set in a very quiet village within walking distance of Minsmere and the beach.

The cottage is well equipped with all linen and towels included in the price. The living room has an open fire and there is electric central heating. Private front and rear gardens with parking. Dogs welcome.

23 High Street Tuddenharn St. Mary. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6SQ. Tel: 07944 417289     

West Suffolk; Newly-refurbished semi detached cottage sleeps 2-4 in Tuddenham St. Mary: 2 bedrooms, living room, large kitchen, and bathroom, C.H. nicely furnished and equipped. Small garden front and rear.

Near good walking/bird-watching country and reserves: Cavenham Heath, Wrcken Fen, Lackford Lakes, etc. interesting towns a short drive away. Excellent access to major routes along the A11 (2 miles) and A14 (3 miles).

Non-smokers, no pets. 2010 season £200 per week. Please refer to website for more information

Countryside holiday cottage with a swimming pool
Tel: 01728 638962    

Set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside yet not far from Ipswich, this chic holiday cottage has a private setting in the grounds of a beautiful Georgian farmhouse with a swimming pool. This lovely property has a stylish interior and a stunning wood burning stove.  If you enjoy country walking, you’ll love it here as there are walks directly from the house across open fields.

This lovely self-catering holiday cottage is situated in the Suffolk countryside about 5 miles west of Ipswich, where you’ll find a good range of shops and restaurants.  It’s ideally placed to exploring both east and west Suffolk, with Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Long Melford, Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and Southwold all within driving distance for day trips.

The RSPB bird watching reserve at Minsmere and the National Trust's Dunwich Heath are a short drive away.

Mill Road, Knodishall, IP17 1YS (nr RSPB Minsmere & Suffolk Coast)
Tel: 01728 638962    

This spacious detached property was designed and built by its current owners and is ideal for family gatherings with its large garden and large living and dining spaces. The house is situated down a side road in the village of Knodishall, just a short drive from Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. It has pretty views and is within walking distance of the popular Parrot and Punchbowl pub. The house has WiFi access.

The Forge is situated on a side road in Knodishall, a village near the seaside resorts of Aldeburgh (around 4 miles) and Thorpeness (around 3 miles). The popular Parrot and Punchbowl pub is around a 15 minute walk away. From the back garden it’s just a short stroll to Knodishall Common, a protected heathland with a variety of walks. The Snape Maltings is around 4 miles away. The nearby town of Leiston has a leisure centre, cinema and a curry house as well as other local shopping facilities. The leisure centre often offers holiday clubs, and has two swimming pools (childrens and a main 25 metre pool) tennis, squash plus an indoor soft play area.

The RSPB bird watching reserve at Minsmere and the National Trust's Dunwich Heath are a short drive away.

Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk (nr RSPB Minsmere & Suffolk Coast)
Tel: 01728 638962    

Tucked away at the end of a long drive in the grounds of a magnificent period vicarage, this former gardener's cottage was built in the 1860s in Victorian Gothic style. We think this is the perfect countryside retreat for couples and small families alike. On the ground floor there's a living room with an open fire and an open plan kitchen/dining room. Upstairs are two bedrooms (a king and a single) and a bathroom. Outside you'll find plenty of off-road parking and a private walled patio garden

Great Finborough is a pretty village near Stowmarket where there are lovely countryside walks nearby as well as a popular golf course and excellent pubs and the pretty towns and villages of Woodbridge, Orford, Snape and Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the RSPB Reserve at Minsmere are all within a short drive away.

20, Albion Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1BN (nr RSPB Minsmere & Suffolk Coast and Heaths)
Tel: 0208 393 6548     

Located just off the High Street in Saxmundham this cosy Victorian cottage has two double bedrooms sleeps 4 + 1. It is an ideal base for exploring the Suffolk Coast and Heaths an (AONB) Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Saxmundham railway station is a 1 minute walk (come by train if you don't drive).

Also in the town there are several pubs and restaurants take aways and fish and chips and a Waitrose supermarket all just 3 or 4 minutes walk away.

Local attractions include Snape international concert hall and shopping centre, Aldeburgh, Southwold, Framlingham ,Woodbridge, Orford, Thorpeness and of course Minsmere the RSPB flagship bird reserve which is only a short drive away. Coastlink will take you there if you don't drive.

For walkers there are many footpaths with stunning views and varied countryside and pubs along the way.

141 High Street Aldeburgh Suffolk 1P15 5AN (nr RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich)
Tel: 0208 393 6548     

Aldeburgh Holiday cottage by the seaside. A delightfully modernised Victorian fisherman's cottage. It has three bedrooms for 4 adults and 2 children (in bunk) with an enclosed patio garden and a games room.

Centrally located on the high street in the heart of Aldeburgh, with a wide range of restaurants, welcoming pubs and coffee shops.

Provision stores are very close by with the beach less than a minutes stroll (80M or 90 yards). Available for weekly rental and weekend breaks.

Hacheston, Woodbridge, Suffolk (nr RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich)
Tel: 01728 746571     

Set in 12 acres of grounds which include a 4 acre pathed wood, The Old Mill is bordered by the River Deben which provides an opportunity for rowing, canoeing and coarse fishing.

The area has abundant wildlife, including otters and is a birdwatcher’s paradise with a range of wading and woodland birds. Guests can also enjoy The Old Mill’s own golf course which consists of 6 greens - but an interesting 18-hole game can be played by using different tee off points on each green.

Although may not wish to leave the grounds, the beautiful Suffolk Heritage coast is only 10 miles away where Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings with famous concert hall, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Southwold and Walberswick can be found.

2 Park Place, Old High Road Yoxford, IP17 3HN (nr RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich)
Tel: 01223 503020     

3 Bedroom Cottage – 5 Miles from Minsmere .

‘Bella Vista’ is a lovely 3 bedroom cottage, sleeping 6, situated in Yoxford. It has all the facilities needed for a comfortable stay and is ideally positioned for visiting RSPB Minsmere (about 5 miles away) and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

3 bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin), Kitchen, Sitting Room, Library Room, Bathroom, upstairs WC. Peaceful, tiled courtyard garden over looking Yoxford churchyard.

Prices from £150 per weekend, £300 pw.
See http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/england/E783.htm for availability.

The Creek House, Reydon, Southwold IP18 6NQ
Contact Julia Shorthouse Tel: 07949 657119     

5 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms - Sleeps up to 12

The Creek House is situated in an unrivalled position with panoramic views of Southwold over Reydon Marshes and Buss Creek with it's many species of birds and wildlife.

Fully refurbished to a very high standard,

The Creek House offers spacious contemporary accommodation at exceptional value for money for larger groups. .

Scotts Hall, Minsmere, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP 17 3BY
Tel: 01728 648329     

Situated within the RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, Scotts Hall Farm offers three Grade II listed farm buildings, renovated and equipped to very high standards as self-catering accommodation.

The Coach House and The Dairy each accommodates 2 guests, with The Dairy having an extra single bedroom ideal for a child.

The West Wing offers accommodation for 6 guests.

Minsmere, together with the many surrounding places to visit, offers a relaxing and enjoyable retreat.

20 minutes walk to the beach from Scotts Hall Farm. Aldeburgh, Southwold and Snape are all nearby.

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

Four 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.

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

These 4-Star approved charming 18th Century cottages are set in pretty gardens, sleeping 2, 3, 2, and 6+2 guests respectively. 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.

36 Lemons Hill, Tattingstone, Suffolk IP9 2NH Tel: 01473 328371   

Only a minute from the waterside of Alton Water: with its birdhides, wide water and inlets, scrub and woods.

Nightingales, egrets. Lovely cabin, kingsized bedroom, sleeps 2 plus sofa in living room. Enclosed courtyard and sundeck, dogs accepted. Short breaks ok. Simple kitchenette. Powershower.Near Stour and Orwell estuaries. Mudflats, open fields.

One minute to walking/running/cycling routes. Secure storage for gear. All year. £30-45 per night.£5 per night per dog. .

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

Showman'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.

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

Two 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.

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

Only 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.

Grove Farm, Bramfield, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9AG
Mob: 07751 268 180         

Grove Farm House & The Milking Parlour are situated in a beautiful secluded rural setting within 6 miles of the sought after Heritage coast and close to the attractions of Southwold, Walberswick, Minsmere wildlife sanctuary and Aldeburgh.

This beautiful 16th century farm house and converted Milking Parlour both restored to a high standard by their owners can provide accommodation for up to 17 people.

Grove Farm house will sleep 13 people in 6 bedrooms and The Milking Parlour sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms.

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

Recently 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.

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

In a peaceful location on the outskirts of Badingham village, Workhouse Cottage is perfectly placed for exploring Suffolk's coast and countryside and is popular with walkers and birdwatchers.

The cottage offers generous and comfortable accommodation for three, with off road parking, a small walled garden and outdoor seating.

Please visit our website for full details.

Sole Bay Lodge, Dunwich, Nr Saxmundham, Suffolk,
Tel: 01502 531630   

Sole Bay Lodge is a secluded, well cared for cottage, sleeping five, with fantastic views over Dunwich marshes to the sea and Dunwich village. It is light and airy with a south facing deck and a large fenced garden.

Up a quiet track, in the middle of the RSPB Dingle Marshes - home to Bitterns, Hen and Marsh harriers, and a short run from RSPB Minsmere, the cottage provides one of the best locations for bird watching in the country.

Contact: Philip and Sarah Dawes 20 Windsor Road, Cambridge, CB4 3JW
Tel: 07884 376022   

Coxswains is a double-fronted, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom former Fisherman's Cottage which stands in a fine position in the centre of Thorpeness, a delightful and popular seaside village on the East Suffolk Heritage Coastline. The area is counted amongst the finest for wildlife, landscape, and historic interest in the country.

A little over a mile along the coast from Aldeburgh, Thorpeness offers a wide range of high quality sports and leisure activities. The house sleeps up to four people (or 6 in high season) and is within an easy drive or cycle ride of the RSPB Reserve at Minsmere (Electric cycles can be hired). See our website for more details.

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

Just 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

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

Located 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.

High Street, Aldeburgh
Tel: 01728 831488      

Make 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!

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

Situated 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.

Drift End Cottage, Eastbridge Tel: 01728 830981      

Drift 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.

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

Rookyard 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.

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

Situated 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.

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

Situated 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.

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

Three 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.

Tel: 01473 327090      

Hall 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.

Molly Burrows, Seaford House, The Warren, Easton Bavents, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6SU
Tel: 07515 460214      

Seaford 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.

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

Relax 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.

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

Best 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.

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

Mortimers 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.

An 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.

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

Mark 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.

Contact: Hugh & Sue Roberts, Tel: 07960 518603    

Cravens 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.

Contact Address : Jacquie Atkinson, 128 Conway Road, Southgate, London N14 7BJ
Tel : 0208 3721677 Mob : 07986 669731      

Charming period cottage. Sleeps 4. Secluded courtyard. Excellent location near Lighthouse, beach, shop, Sole Bay Inn, overlooks St James Green. Perfect holiday base in area of outstanding beauty. Ideal for families, walkers, cyclists, fishing, golf.

Particular local interest for birdwatchers, Pier, Marshes, Common; south along sea front to open marshes, River BIyth estuary towards 'cathedral of the marshes', National Nature Reserve at Walberswick; Minsmere RSPB reserve.

Small dog welcome by arrangement. Central heating. Availability throughout year; winter short breaks. No smoking.

John Hammond, Suffolk Cottage Holidays, The Hall, Alderton, Woodbridge IP12 3BT
Tel: 01394 412304      

Delightful self-catering accommodation in and around the Suffolk Coast and Heaths, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy reach of the outstanding bird reserves of Minsmere, North Warren, Westwood Marshes, Trimley Marshes and Havergate Island.

Our own keen interest in the local wildlife ensures that you will be given the most up to date information on news and opportunities for getting the most out of your visit. We will be happy to make bookings for you prior to your stay in one of our lovely cottages.

Outney Meadow, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1 HG    Tel: 01986 892338
Tel: 01986 873365     

Outney Meadow is a family run camping park in the Waveney Valley countryside within easy walking distance of the historic market town of Bungay ideally situated between the river Waveney on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.

The camping area is grass with some trees for shade and shelter. There are 45 pitches, some with electric hook ups set in eight acres of ground and the park is open all year round. Dogs are welcome at the park but must be kept on a lead and exercised on the signed dog walk.

Outney Meadow is an ideal base to explore East Anglia's coast and towns. Within easy traveling distance is the Suffolk heritage coast, the lower Waveney Valley and the quiet beauty of the North Norfolk coast.

Contact: Su on 01603 508134     

Angel Cottage, an early Victorian terraced cottage in the pretty village of Wenhaston close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, has views over fields towards Blythburgh and the 'cathedral of the marshes'.

It is within easy reach of Southwold, the National Trust's Dunwich Heath and the RSPB Minsmere Bird Reserve. The village has two pubs both serving food and Woottens, the specialist plant nursery, is also within easy walking distance.

The cottage has recently been completely refurbished to a high standard to provide light, attractive and very comfortable accommodation in Suffolk for two or three people.

High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk.
Contact Naomi Tarry Tel: 01728 638962     

Aldeburgh Cottage is a traditional fishermans cottage on the High Street at Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast less that 100 yards from the beach but close to great pubs and restaurants.

The cottage sleeps 4 people (1 double, 1 twin) and is available year round for weekly rental and weekend breaks.

Situated near the river estuary between Walberswick and Southwold and the RSPB reserve at Minsmere there is also a circular walk from the cottage to Thorpeness via the beach and a nature reserve.

Contact: Tel: 01728 687844, Fax: 01728 687841, Mob 07836 293925    

'Brownies' is a beautifully presented bijou holiday cottage, one double bedroom, available to rent for week or long weekend breaks in the idyllic heritage coastal village of Orford, Suffolk. Tucked away within a few yards of the Quay, Brownies has been restored to give a light and contemporary hideaway whilst still retaining some of its original “cottage” character.

Large panoramic windows at first floor level afford stunning views across to the River Ore and the Ness beyond. Many good birding areas of heathland and wetland. Close to Havergate Island, Orford Ness and Minsmere.

 25 Stradbroke Road, Southwold, Suffolk.    Contact Vivien Tolfree
Tel: 01502 722582      Fax 01502 722117      

A comfortable, well equipped, centrally heated Victorian family home with self-catering accommodation for six. Located in one of Southwold's prime residential roads and managed by the owner. The beach is just around the corner… lighthouse and Sole Bay Inn (Adnams) at the end of the road… shops and market square just a stroll away.

Winter breaks available. Children welcome but - sorry - no smokers and no pets. For details see our web site.

Quay Lane Cottage, Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold IP18 6SE
Tel: 01502 723323   Mob:07769 708371      

Quay Cottage is a charming cottage built in 1860 which has been sympathetically refurbished to an exceptional standard, displaying original beams. Situated in grounds of 3 acres, the Cottage backs onto a labyrinth of footpaths - ideal for walkers and birdwatchers.

The cottage is set just off the main road to Southwold and is only 1.5 miles from Southwold. Comfortable accommodation comprises of 4 bedrooms (sleeps 7), lounge, dining room, study, bathroom, shower room, WC and kitchen. Beautiful secure patio area. Close to the Hen Reedbeds reserve.

Please mention Birds Of Britain when contacting our accommodation clients!

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