CHOOSE SUFFOLK COAST - thedms

CHOOSE 

SUFFOLK 

COAST 

yours to discover in 2008

CONTENTS 

Yours to discover... 

History and Heritage ........................................ 3 

Sports and Leisure ............................................ 4 

Vibrant Art and Culture .................................... 5 

Indulge in Eating Out ........................................ 6 

Coast and Countryside ...................................... 7 

Aldeburgh ............................................................ 8 

Felixstowe .......................................................... 9 

Framlingham .................................................... 10 

Woodbridge ........................................................11 

Where to Stay 

Premier Hotels ..................................................12 

Serviced Accommodation................................ 16 

Self Catering Accommodation ........................ 22 

Camping and Caravaning ................................ 34 

For Your Information 

Where to Go ...................................................... 37 

Events on The Suffolk Coast............................ 41 

Useful information ............................................ 42 

Tasty Suffolk ...................................................... 43 

Gradings and Symbols Explained ........ 44 & 45 

Our Kind of Visitor .................................. 44 & 45 

Area Map............................................................ 47 

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Information 

Our three Tourist Information Centres are on 

hand to give you all the information you need 

to really enjoy your stay. They stock a wide 

range of local products, maps and souvenirs, 

as well as offering an accommodation booking 

service. Transport and events booking facilities 

are also on hand to help you make the most 

of your visit. 

ALDEBURGH 

High Street, Aldeburgh IP15 5AQ 

01728 453637 

atic@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk 

FELIXSTOWE 

91 Undercliff Road West, 

Felixstowe IP11 2AE 

01394 276770 

ftic@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk 

WOODBRIDGE 

Station Buildings, Woodbridge IP12 4AJ 

01394 382240 

wtic@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk 

www.choosesuffolkcoastal.co.uk 

YOURS TO 

WHY SHOULD I VISIT 

THE SUFFOLK COAST? 

The Suffolk Coast, one of the UK’s finest landscapes – with 40 miles of Heritage Coast set 

in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

Under our big East Anglian skies you will find tranquillity and an invigorating sense of 

space, even at the height of summer. 

With so much to see it’s easy to leave the car behind and explore on foot or bicycle. 

Whether you want to build sandcastles and eat ice-cream or discover some of Britain’s 

rarest wildlife, you can do it here on the Suffolk coast. 

Our charming seaside towns are great for family holidays and our historic riverside 

villages are romantic places to stay and linger. Water is never far away and each new tide 

brings light and movement, delighting the eye and relaxing the mind and body. 

Away from the coast there are more secrets to discover. You’ll find beautiful churches 

historic castles; Anglo-Saxon burial sites; windmills and a fairytale meare; mysterious 

forests and leafy lanes; historic market towns and friendly, oak-beamed pubs you’re 

guaranteed fantastic local food and a warm welcome wherever you go.

Take a journey through history when visiting the Suffolk Coast. 

The famous Anglo Saxon burial site of Sutton Hoo, managed by the National Trust, is located 

just outside Woodbridge; there are Norman castles at Framlingham and Orford, a 15th Century 

fort at Felixstowe; a multitude of historic houses that open to the public through the Invitation 

to View scheme; an abundance of wind and water mills throughout the District including 

Woodbridge Tide Mill, one of the last working tide mills in the country and a series of Martello 

Towers guarding the coast from Felixstowe to Aldeburgh. 



COAST2008 

Rendlesham Forest, near Woodbridge, is the home to one of the most infamous UFO sightings 

of recent years. In December 1980, military staff based at nearby RAF Woodbridge Airbase saw 

what appeared to be an alien spaceship land within the forest. The Forestry Commission 

operate UFO trails throughout the Forest to take you through what happened that night. 

Bringing us into the 21st Century is the Port of Felixstowe, which sits at the edge of the resort of 

Felixstowe. The viewing area at Landguard offers spectacular views over the ports of Felixstowe 

and Harwich and the multitude of container, passenger and cruise ships using these ports. 

Framlingham Castle 

Orford Castle 

DISCOVER... 

...HISTORY AND HERITAGE 

Inside Landguard Fort 

Sutton Hoo 

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SUFFOLKSutton Hoo 


YOURS TO 

... SPORTS AND LEISURE 

The coastal area offers a variety of leisure pursuits to suit all ages and abilities from golfing 

on one of the spectacular links courses to taking a fishing charter out from Felixstowe Ferry 

to birdwatching at Minsmere. 

The heathland, coastal areas and small forests within the Area of Outstanding Natural 

Beauty are perfect for all forms of outdoor recreation, with a variety of cycling, walking and 

horse riding paths available. 

For those rainy days there are indoor leisure centres and play facilities located throughout 

the District that offer bowling alleys, soft play, swimming and other activities. 

The rivers and estuaries offer plentiful opportunities for freshwater fishing and wildlife 

spotting river trips along the Rivers Deben, Alde and Ore. 

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There are a surprising number of artists, potters and crafts people working throughout 

the District, many of whom open their studios to the public during June for “Suffolk 

Open Studios”. 

Aldeburgh and nearby Snape Maltings Concert Hall are world renowned for their musical 

connections through Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears and Eric Crozier, with concerts being 

held throughout the year including the Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts and 

Snape Proms. 

Other festivals include Art on the Prom in Felixstowe; Felixstowe Drama Festival; 

Arts Framlingham Summer Festival; Saxmundham Arts Festival; Yoxfest and Aldeburgh 

Poetry Festival. 

The Henham Estate, near Blythburgh is host to the Latitude Festival in July and offers 

an alternative to Glastonbury. 

DISCOVER... 

...VIBRANT ART AND CULTURE 

Latitude Festival 

Maggi Hambling’s “Scallop” 

Snape Maltings 

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YOURS TO 

...INDULGE IN EATING OUT 

Suffolk Coastal has a large variety of restaurants and pubs that serve food ranging from Michelin 

Starred to local farm produce. Every village has a pub with character, many providing excellent 

food in convivial surroundings. The hotels have great restaurants and there are a number of top class 

restaurants and cafes serving local produce, organic meat and really fresh fish. Local smokehouses 

provide smoked fish and chicken amongst other meats and local vineyards provide wine tasting 

events and tours. 

Families are catered for too with many cafes and restaurants that are happy to provide child sized 

portions. Many of the premises have wonderful views over rivers and reed beds, which contribute 

to the feeling of relaxation and contentment. 

The Aldeburgh Food and Drink festival in October highlights the variety and quality of locally produced 

food. UKTV Food has seen several of the farm shops and restaurants in the area nominated as Local 

Food Heroes in 2007, for their contribution towards local food provision and the reduction of food miles. 

New for 2008, many of the guest accommodation premises featured in this guide have signed 

up to the “Suffolk Breakfast Initiative” to show their commitment to sourcing their breakfast 

ingredients locally. 

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The most obvious attraction of Suffolk Coastal is the unspoilt coast and countryside. 

Here, you’ll find almost limitless opportunities for walking, cycling and horseriding, 

along with award-winning beaches. 

The resort of Felixstowe is a haven for small children and the elderly with a wide, flat, 2 mile 

long promenade. Further up the coast the more intimate towns and villages of Aldeburgh, 

Dunwich, Orford and Walberswick offer a different variation on the seaside experience, from 

wild shingle beaches to glorious sandy dunes. 




The countryside is enchanting, ranging from a patchwork of gently rolling arable fields and small 

woodlands to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is a very 

special landscape, a fragile mosaic of heaths, forest, wetlands and coast that collectively support 

some of the rarest wildlife in Britain. Here, there are many nature reserves to explore, waymarked 

trails and three long-distance paths (leaflets available from Tourist Information Centres). 

The area is particularly rich in birdlife. There are four river estuaries that teem with wildfowl and 

wading birds from Autumn through to Spring. Coastal marshes play host to unusual birds such 

as the bittern, marsh harrier and avocet, while the Sandlings Heaths are home to rare species 

such as the nightjar. 

Walberswick 

DISCOVER... 

...COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE 

Country Walks 

Dunwich Beach 

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POINTS OF INTEREST 

■ Moot Hall and Museum 

■ Independent Cinema 

■ Lifeboat Station and Shop 

■ Tourist Information Centre 

■ River Trips 

■ Lookout Towers 

■ Model Yacht Pond 

■ Snape Maltings 

■ Thorpeness and Meare 

■ RSPB Minsmere 

■ Dunwich Heath and 

Seawatch Centre 

Moot Hall 

ALDEBURGH 

...A SMALL SEASIDE TOWN WITH HUGE CHARM 

A highly fashionable destination for holidays and day trips, Aldeburgh remains largely the 

same as it has been for decades. While fishermen still sell their daily catch from huts on the 

beach, the high street boasts a number of award-winning restaurants and bistros. 

Independent shops and galleries line the street and along with Snape Maltings Concert Hall, 

Aldeburgh provides the backdrop to a rich musical heritage, with Benjamin Britten’s worldrenowned 

Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts held in June. 

On the seafront, the Moot Hall houses the town’s museum and is a focal point, with its 

ancient timbers and outside staircase. At the top of the Town Steps, leading off the High 

Street and up the cliff, there is a wonderful view over the roof tops and out to sea. 

In nearby Leiston, the Long Shop Museum, provides a fascinating insight into the 250-year 

old engineering history of Richard Garrett (the Richard Branson of his day), and Elizabeth 

Garrett Anderson, the first female doctor. The RSPB’s flagship reserve at Minsmere is four 

miles from Aldeburgh and The National Trust’s Dunwich Heath, is just eight miles. Two miles 

from Aldeburgh, in Thorpeness, you can spend a day boating on the magical, early 20th 

century meare with its Peter Pan themed islands. 

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...A TRADITIONAL RESORT FOR ALL THE FAMILY 

The most obvious attraction of Suffolk Coastal is its unspoilt coast and countryside. Here, 

you’ll find almost limitless opportunities for walking, cycling and horseriding, along with 

award-winning beaches at Felixstowe, Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Sizewell. 




Felixstowe Beach 

The resort of Felixstowe is a haven for small children and the elderly with a wide, flat 

promenade. Further up the coast are more intimate towns and villages, including Aldeburgh, 

Dunwich and Walberswick. Each offers a different variation on the seaside experience, from wild 

shingle beaches to glorious sandy dunes. 

The countryside is enchanting. To the west of the A12 trunk road, there’s a patchwork of gently 

rolling arable fields and small woodlands. To the east, much of the land forms part of the Suffolk 

Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is a very special landscape, a fragile 

mosaic of heaths, forest, wetlands and coast that collectively support some of the rarest wildlife 

in Britain. Here, there are many nature reserves to explore, way-marked trails and three longdistance 

paths (Leaflets available from Tourist Information Centres). 

Award Winning Beaches 

Felixstowe Pier 

Sea Defences 

FELIXSTOWE 

Felixstowe Ferry 


■ Spa Pavilion Theatre 

■ Independent Cinema 

■ Local History Museum 

■ Landguard Fort 

■ Seafront Amusements 



■ Port Viewing Area 

■ Nature Reserves 

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■ Framlingham Castle 

■ Lanman Museum 

■ Saxtead Mill 

■ Farm Park 

■ Vineyards 

Framlingham Castle 

Inside Framlingham Castle 

Lanman Museum 

FRAMLINGHAM 

...AT THE VERY HEART OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTRYSIDE 

The attractive market town of Framlingham is dominated by a Norman Castle which was the seat 

of the Earls and Dukes of Norfolk. 

The Mere alongside the Castle is managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust and a circular footpath 

enables visitors to appreciate the abundance of wild flowers and wildlife. 

The Town Trail, available through TIC’s, is a great way of finding out more about the town’s 

history and interesting buildings. 

In 2006, 'Country Life' magazine voted Framlingham the number one place to live in the country 

and came runner up in 2005’s contest to find Englands Favourite Market Town. 

The award winning Shawsgate Vineyard nearby offers winetasting, tours and a childrens play 

area with a retail outlet selling their wide range of wines, ciders and non-alcoholic grape juices. 

The award winning farm attraction, Easton Farm Park, offers a unique experience for children 

with the chance to hug-a-bunny, feed the goats or take a horse and carriage ride with one of the 

Suffolk Punch horses. 

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...AN ATTRACTIVE & HISTORIC RIVERSIDE TOWN 

Choose Woodbridge for its history, picturesque views and welcoming atmosphere. Nestling near 

the head of the tidal reaches of the River Deben, Woodbridge has been chosen as an ideal place 

for a settlement for over 1200 years. This location is still highly sought after. The Elizabethan 

Shire Hall houses a museum celebrating the Suffolk Punch Horse and the local history museum. 

Other landmark sights include the much-photographed historic Tide Mill and Buttrum's Windmill. 

Across the river is the Anglo-Saxon burial ground of Sutton Hoo operated by the National Trust. 

During the summer months all these attractions are linked by an open top bus service 

on Thursdays and Saturdays. 

Once you are in Woodbridge there are a host of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants 

to visit, all serving things that are just that little bit different from anywhere else. A chance to 

experience real shopping again. 

Woodbridge Town Hall 

Buttrums Windmill 

The Tide Mill 

Orford Ness 

WOODBRIDGE 

Woodbridge Marina 


■ Tide Mill 

■ Buttrums Windmill 

■ Shire Hall Museum 

■ Suffolk Punch Heavy Horse Museum 

■ Sutton Hoo 

■ Orford Castle 

■ Orford Ness 



■ Rendlesham and Tunstall Forests 

■ Riverside Theatre 

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Premier Hotels 

ON THE SUFFOLK COAST 

BEST WESTERN WHITE LION HOTEL 

★★★ 

SILVER AWARD 

MAP REF D3 

80% 

Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BJ 

T 01728 452720 

F 01728 452986 

E receptionmanager@whitelion.co.uk 

W www.whitelion.co.uk 

The White Lion has the distinction of being Aldeburgh’s longest established hotel, 

established in 1563. Enjoying a premier seafront position, many of the rooms 

have superb seaviews. The White Lion’s AA Rosette Restaurant 1563 offers 

excellent cuisine with local seafood and fish a speciality. This with efficient and 

friendly service makes the hotel an ideal location for a relaxed and truly 

memorable break. For a light meal try the bar with its wonderful sea views. 

Our tariff varies throughout the year depending on the month you choose 

to visit. The rates shown are the lowest and highest for each of the different 

types of rooms. All prices include full English breakfast. 

£ 

from £49 to £104 per person per night. 

08104 

BRUDENELL HOTEL 

★★★ 

SILVER AWARD 

MAP REF D3 

86% 

The Parade, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BU 

T 01728 452071 

F 01728 454082 

E info@brudenellhotel.co.uk 

W www.brudenellhotel.co.uk 

The Brudenell is situated a step away from the beach in Aldeburgh. Many of the 

bedrooms enjoy magnificent views of the sea and the River Alde. Superior and 

Deluxe rooms (with a king size bed) for those special occasions. 

The award winning AA Two Rosette restaurant with panoramic views of the sea 

specialises in seafood and grills. During the summer months dine al fresco on 

the terrace. The Brudenell Hotel is truly the ideal location for a relaxing break or 

alternatively a great base to explore the Heritage coast. 

Our tariff varies throughout the year depending on the month you choose to 

visit. The rates shown are the lowest and the highest for each of the different 

types of rooms. All prices include full English breakfast. 

£ 

from £51.50 to £134.00 per person per night. 

08105 

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WENTWORTH HOTEL 

MAP REF D3 

86% 

Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BD 

T 01728 452312 

F 01728 454343 

E stay@wentworth-aldeburgh.co.uk 

W www.wentworth-aldeburgh.com 

The Wentworth Hotel stands overlooking the beach and the sea; Inside you will 

find the style and comfort of a country house. Fresh flowers abound. There are 

two spacious and comfortable lounges with views of the beach and fishing boats 

in the summer. In the winter, open fires invite you to relax safe from the 

elements outside. The Wentworth has 35 individual and contemporary bedrooms, 

many with superb seaviews. The elegant candlelit restaurant uses fresh and 

wherever possible, local produce and has been awarded two AA rosettes. 

The menus change on a daily basis. Outside on fine days, the two sea-facing 

terraces are sunny and sheltered places for morning coffee, a light lunch or 

afternoon teas. The hotel has a walled car park with spaces for 30 cars. 

The accommodation tariff changes throughout the year depending on the 

season and the type of room chosen. 

£ from per person per night including breakfast 

Standard single £63 to £98. 

Smaller double/twin inland £54 to £78. 

Smaller double/twin sea £66 to £90. 

Larger double/twin sea £73 to £96 

08005 

85% 

FOR A GUIDE TO SYMBOLS AND GRADINGS SEE PAGES 42 & 43

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THORPENESS HOTEL, GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 

MAP REF D2 

77% 

Lakeside Avenue, Thorpeness, IP16 4NH 

T 01728 452176 

F 01728 453868 

E info@thorpeness.co.uk 

W www.thorpeness.co.uk 

Offering traditional hospitality throughout the year, the excellent facilities include 

thirty comfortable en-suite rooms, apartments, a relaxing bar, snooker room and 

library, and a superb restaurant. The 18 hole heathland golf course has been 

compared to Sunningdale and Woodhall Spa and offers a challenge for even the 

experienced player. The nearby Country Club overlooks the beach and has twelve 

apartments, function and conference facilities and seven tennis courts. The hotel 

also offers rowing boat hire in the Summer and cycle hire all year round. 

Bed and breakfast tariff - rates are per person per night. Dinner may be taken in 

the restaurant, or for a lighter meal the Terrace Bar serves snacks throughout the 

day and evening. 

Golf break tariff - rates are per person per night for a minimum of two nights 

and are inclusive of bed and breakfast, dinner and golf. 

Apartment tariff - self catering accommodation. Guests may dine in the hotel 

restaurant or bar and enjoy discounts on golf and tennis with the exception of 

July and August. 

£ 

from £46 to £132 per person per night. 

08102 

Hotel, leisure, spa & 

golf at Ufford Park 

MAP REF C3 

08084 

• 87 bedroom hotel 

• Restaurant and bars 

• 32 bay floodlit driving range 

• Challenging and scenic 

18 Hole, Par 71, golf course 

• The Doctorgolf Academy 

• 3500 sqft American Golf shop 

• Extensive health and full spa facilities 

• Banqueting and conference rooms 

• All open to non-members 

For more information 

please contact us on 

0844 4771 826 

or visit our website 

www.uffordpark.co.uk 

Yarmouth Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1QW 

HOST TO 





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MAP REF D2 

08064 

SECKFORD HALL 

★★★ 

SILVER AWARD 

MAP REF B3 

79% 

Woodbridge, IP13 6NJ 

T 01394 385678 

F 01394 380610 

E reception@seckford.co.uk 

W www.seckford.co.uk 

A romantic Elizabethan mansion set in 32 acres of landscaped gardens and 

woodlands with sweeping lawns and willow-fringed lake. Personally supervised 

by the owners, Seckford Hall is a haven of seclusion and tranquillity. 

Oak panelling, beamed ceilings, antique furniture, four poster beds, suites, 

a leisure club with indoor pool, beauty salon, gym and spa-bath, and adjacent 

18-hole golf course all create a feeling of relaxation for our guests. There are two 

restaurants featuring fresh lobster and game from local farms, together with an 

extensive wine cellar. 

£ from £92.50 to £127.50 per person per night for dinner, bed & breakfast 

(min 2 nights). Bed & breakfast for single from £85, doubles from £140. 

08087 


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Serviced Accommodation 


MARYGOLD 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D3 

SANVIV 

★★★ 

MAP REF D3 

THE TOLL HOUSE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D3 

THE OAK 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D3 

4 Beaconsfield Road, 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5HF 

T 01728 453323 

F 01728 454686 

E bandb@marygoldaldeburgh.co.uk 

W www.marygoldaldeburgh.co.uk 

59 Fairfield Road, 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5JN 

T 01728 453107 

50 Victoria Road, 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5EJ 

T 01728 453239 

E tollhouse@fsmail.net 

W www.tollhouse.travelbugged.com 

111 Saxmundham Road, 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5JF 

T 01728 453528/453503 

F 01728 452099 

E info@ppaskletting.co.uk 

W www.ppaskletting.co.uk 

Marygold is a house of great 

character and charm, two minutes 

walk from the sea, and shops, 

restaurants, cafes, pubs, galleries 

and the Jubilee Hall. Situated in a 

quiet street with easy parking, the 

comfortable double and twin rooms 

are en-suite, with drink making 

facilities, satellite TV etc. We can 

arrange flexible breakfast, arrival 

and departure times, and transport 

from Saxmundham railway station. 

Bed and breakfast accommodation 

all year. Chalet bungalow in quiet 

road. Large twin room overlooking 

the garden, with TV, tea/coffee 

making facilities, fridge for drinks 

and guests bathroom. Short walk 

to beach and shops. Car parking. 

Warm welcome always guaranteed. 

Luxury accommodation in a Victorian 

House, 10 minutes walk to town 

centre, river and beach. 5 double 

rooms, 2 twin rooms, all with 

en-suite, colour TV, tea and coffee 

making facilities. Bed and Breakfast 

accommodation provided all year. 

A warm welcome awaits you at 

The Oak, which offers high quality 

accommodation with many extras. 

Double bedrooms with en-suite 

shower rooms, fridge with fresh 

milk and water, TV, CD player/radio, 

tea/coffee making facilities, full 

English breakfast using mostly 

organic produce. Vegetarian options. 

Use of visitors lounge and patio front 

garden. Small well behaved dogs 

welcome. Off street parking. 

£ from £35 to £40 

per person per night. 

£ From £30 to £35 

per person per night 

£ from £75 to £80 

per night per double room. 

£ from £60 to £70 per room to 

include full breakfast. Open April 

to October. 

08124 

08056 

08106 

08109 

COLSTON HALL 

★★★★ 

SILVER AWARD 

MAP REF B2 

HONEYPOT LODGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C2 

MOAT BARN 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B3 

Badingham, Nr Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 8LB 

T 01728 638375 F 01728 638084 

E liz@colstonhall.com 

W www.colstonhall.com 

Emphasising quality and comfort, our oak beamed Elizabethan farmhouse 

provides the perfect setting for a relaxing break. Half a mile from the A1120, 

surrounded by beautiful villages in quiet countryside, yet only a short drive 

from the Heritage Coast. We look forward 

to meeting you! 

● 6 en-suite bedrooms 

● Antique four-poster bed 

● Ground floor bedrooms 

● Local foods 

● Coarse fishing lakes 

● Meetings room 

● Broadband 

£ from £40 to £50 per person per night. 

Suffolk Tourism Awards 2007 Winner and Farm Stay Member. 

08086 

Aldecar Lane, Benhall Green, 

Nr. Saxmundham, IP17 1HN 

T 01728 602449 

E honeypotlodge@fsmail.net 

W www.honeypotlodge.co.uk 

Set in an acre of quiet countryside, 

two miles from Saxmundham and 

Snape Maltings, we are ideally situated 

for you to visit all Suffolk Coastal 

attractions. Both our comfortable 

twin and double en-suite rooms 

are equipped with TVs, radios and 

tea/coffee making facilities. The dining 

room overlooks the grounds and 

heated outdoor swimming pool, which 

guests are welcome to enjoy during 

the summer months. We offer a warm 

welcome and fine breakfasts. No single 

nights at weekends in high season. 

£ From £32.50 to £35.00 


08060 

Dallinghoo Road, Bredfield, 

Woodbridge, IP13 6BD 

T 01473 737520 

W www.moatbarn.co.uk 

From the A12 Ipswich to Lowestoft, 

take road sign posted Bredfield. Follow 

road into village. Turn right at village 

pump and continue through the village. 

Follow road through s-bend and you 

will find Moat Barn 150 yards on your 

left. We pride ourselves on the superb 

facilities offered to guests. Welcome 

tray, bathrobes and complimentary 

basket of toiletries. A choice of full 

English, healthy or vegetarian breakfasts 

available. A perfect central location to 

explore the delights of Suffolk. 

£ Single £35, Double/twin £50, 

En-suite £60. 

08054 





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DOG AND DUCK 

★★★ 

MAP REF C3 

THE OLD RECTORY 

Applied for 

MAP REF C3 

Station Road, 

Campsea Ashe, IP13 0PT 

T 01728 748439 

W www.dogandduckca.co.uk 

Dog and Duck is a 19th century inn. 

Serving home made food and real 

ales, with bed & breakfast chalets in 

the quiet village of Campsea Ashe. 

Just 100 yards from Wickham Market 

railway station. Only 8 miles to 

Snape, 11 miles to Aldeburgh with 

lots of walks in local forest, or visit 

Sutton Hoo, or get the train for 

shopping in Ipswich or Lowestoft. 

Campsea Ashe, 

Woodbridge, IP13 0PU 

T 01728 746524 

F 01728 746524 

E mail@theoldrectorysuffolk.com 

W www.theoldrectorysuffolk.com 

Contact: Sally Ball 

The Old Rectory is stunning; next 

to the church in the quiet village of 

Campsea Ashe, it is surrounded by 

3 acres of beautiful gardens. 

The atmosphere is one of pure 

relaxation and tranquillity. 

Each room is beautifully decorated - 

all are unique with stunning fabrics 

and furnishings. The food is local 

and delicious. 

£ from £45.50 per person per night. 

Double from £64.50. 

£ from £40 to £60 


08023 

08052 

MOAT HOUSE FARM 

★★★★ GOLD AWARD 

MAP REF C2 

THE SHIP AT DUNWICH 

MAP REF D2 

MARSH COTTAGE 

★★ 

MAP REF B3 

Rendham Road, Carlton, 

Saxmundham, IP17 2QN 

T 01728 602228 

E sally@goodacres.com 

W www.goodacres.com 

Low Road, Eyke, 

Woodbridge, IP12 2QF 

T 01394 460203 

Farmhouse set in gardens and 

grounds of 3 1 /2 acres, surrounded 

by open farm land. Attractively 

furnished and decorated including 

good size en-suites with separate 

bath and shower. Ideally situated 

for visiting the Suffolk Heritage 

Coastal towns and villages, Sutton 

Hoo, Minsmere Bird Sanctuary, 

Snape Maltings and Concert Hall. 

No single nights at weekends during 

high season. 

£ from £30 to £45 


Dunwich, Near Southwold, IP17 3DT 

T 01728 648219 F 01728 648675 

E info@shipatdunwich.co.uk W www.shipatdunwich.co.uk 

Once a haunt of smugglers, The Ship at Dunwich is a great place to eat, drink, 

relax and get away from it. Enjoy: real ales, real food and real fires, 

comfortable, traditionally furnished bedrooms, some with views over the 

marshes to the sea, an enormous garden and a beach that really is just a short 

stroll away. The perfect base from which to explore this wild and wonderful 

coastline, partake of some of the best fish and chips on the Suffolk coast or 

simply enjoy a pint or two of Adnams. 


An attractive cottage style house 

situated down an idyllic lane which 

leads nowhere except the lovely 

water meadows of the River Deben. 

The cottage is beamed and there is 

a large and comfortable sitting room 

for the use of guests. In the summer 

the large French windows open onto 

an extensive and attractive garden. 

There are many walks in the area. 


08032 

08065 

08083 


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THE BROOK HOTEL 

MAP REF D5 

CASTLE LODGE 

★★★★ 

SILVER AWARD 

MAP REF B5 

Orwell Road, 

Felixstowe, IP11 7PF 

T 01394 278441 

F 

72% 

01394 670422 

E welcome@brookhotel.com 

W www.brookhotel.com 

Ideal base for business or leisure 

travel, 2 minutes walk Felixstowe 

town centre or seafront, 20 mins by 

car to Ipswich town centre. Easy 

access via A12/A14 for nearby 

Heritage Coast attractions. 25 rooms 

including 12 fully refurbished with 

fully tiled bathrooms. New seaview 

honeymoon suite with Jacuzzi bath 

and double shower. Superb bar 

brasserie, traditional carvery restaurant 

and 2 function rooms. Ample parking. 

Guide dogs welcome. 

£ from £69.95 to £120.00 

per room per night. 

08125 

Chevalier Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7EY 

T 01394 282149 

W http://www.castlelodgefelixstowe.co.uk/ 

Given the prestigious Silver Award, Castle Lodge has been owned and run by 

John and Margaret Dugdall for 20 years. South facing and close to the beach, 

Spa Gardens, main shopping centre, Felixstowe Tennis Club and Spa Pavilion 

Theatre. Most en-suite bedrooms have sea views. Also, a ground floor en-suite 

bedroom with access to the garden. Dinner is available. Fully Licensed. Special 

diets and packed lunches on request. Walkers and cyclists welcome. Secure 

building to house bicycles. Off-road parking. Special breaks Spring and Autumn, 

including Easter and Turkey and Tinsel. Special Summer offer: 7 nights stay 

dinner, bed and breakfast for the price of 6. 

£ per room per night: double/twin en-suite £70, single occupancy £50. 

08089 

THE GRAFTON GUEST HOUSE 

★★★★ 

13 Sea Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2BB 

T 01394 284881 F 01394 279101 

E info@grafton-house.com W www.grafton-house.com 

Contact: Geoffrey & Elizabeth Harvey 

MAP REF B5 

RANEVALE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B5 

Situated by the sea front, the Grafton 

offers quality bed and breakfast 

accommodation. All en-suite and 

standard rooms have colour TV, 

clock radio, hairdryers and tea/coffee 

making facilities. Owners Geoffrey and 

Elizabeth are committed to providing a 

first class service and extend a warm 

welcome to all guests. The Grafton is 

non-smoking throughout. 

£ 

Per night (inc breakfast. Twin/double 

room prices are inclusive for two persons). 

Rooms with En-Suite Facilities: 

Single £35.00 

Double £55.00 

Twin £55.00 

Standard rooms: 

Single £30.00 

Twin £50.00 

Double £50.00 

Single (Sea View) £32.00 

Double (Sea View and Balcony) £55.00 

Treble (Sea View and Balcony) £65.00 

08042 

96 Ranelagh Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HU 

T 01394 270001 

E joy.s@btclick.com 

A lovely, unique 18th Century homely Victorian house. All rooms furbished to a 

high standard to make your stay comfortable and pleasant (two en-suite, one 

standard room). Non smoking throughout. All rooms have TV, tea and coffee 

making facilities, hair dryer, clock radio and ironing facilities. Ranevale is 

situated in the peaceful part of Felixstowe with easy access to the docks and 

A12 for the nearby historic town of Woodbridge, and A14 for the town of 

Ipswich which has a good selection of shops. Full English breakfast and 

vegetarian options made using local ingedients. Home made bread, 

marmalade and jam. Excellent restaurants and pub food nearby. 


08019 





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THE NORFOLK 

GUEST HOUSE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B5 

THE OLD SCHOOL 

★★★★ 

SILVER AWARD 

MAP REF C3 

HILL HOUSE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C2 

WILLOW TREE COTTAGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C2 

1-3 Holland Road, 

Felixstowe, IP11 2BA 

T 01394 283160 

E thenorfolk@btconnect.com 

W www.thenorfolk.com 

A friendly, homely and warm 

welcome in quality accommodation 

awaits visitors from Rob and Dee 

Northcut. Situated just 25 meters 

from the seafront. Some en-suite 

rooms have seaviews and balcony. 

All rooms are comfortably furnished 

with hospitality tray, TV, hair dryer 

and clock radio. Free Wi-Fi internet 

access available. Use of guest lounge 

all day. Non-smoking throughout. 

£ from £25 per person per night. 

Aldeburgh Road, Friston, 

Nr. Saxmundham, IP17 1NP 

T 01728 688173 

E fristonoldschool@btinternet.com 

W www.fristonoldschool.co.uk 

The Old School is situated in the 

unspoilt village of Friston, 3 miles 

from Aldeburgh. It provides an ideal 

base for exploring Suffolk’s Heritage 

Coast. Guests will enjoy the peaceful 

location and lovely rural views. 

We have recently converted The Old 

School into our home and are able 

to offer comfortable accommodation 

with en-suite facilities. 

£ from £32 to £34 


Church Lane, Kelsale, 

Saxmundham, IP17 2NZ 

T 01728 602940 

E smp@pulham.co.uk 

W www.hillhousekelsale.co.uk 

Superb 15th Century oak-framed 

house in quiet village location. 

One double, two twin rooms, each 

with en-suite facilities and Sky colour 

TVs. Galleried landing in dining 

hall and inglenook in drawing room. 

Wi-Fi internet. Well positioned for 

coastal walks, golf, concerts, 

yachting, RSPB and much more. 

No children, pets or smoking. 


3 Belvedere Close, Kelsale, 

Saxmundham, IP17 2RS 

T 01728 602161 

M 07747 624139 

Contact: Mrs C. Youngson 

One of three contemporary cottages 

built in traditional style. Set in a 

mature orchard. Attractive and 

peaceful location on the outskirts of 

Kelsale village. Ideal for visiting 

Aldeburgh, Southwold, Minsmere and 

Snape Maltings. Traditional English 

and continental breakfast with local 

produce. The en-suite bedroom is 

light and airy and overlooks the 

cherry and willow trees. Breakfast 

on a sunny morning can be taken 

on the patio. Cycle storage available. 

No single night stays in high season. 

£ Double en-suite £60 to £65 per night. 

Single occupancy £40 to £45 per night. 

08110 

08068 

08072 

08081 

CHURCH FARM 

★★★ 

MAP REF B2 

FIELD END GUEST HOUSE 

★★★★ SILVER AWARD 

MAP REF D2 

STRAWBERRY HILL 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B3 

THE GEORGIAN 

GUEST HOUSE 

★★★★★ 

SILVER AWARD MAP REF C2 

Kettleburgh, 

Woodbridge, IP13 7LF 

T 01728 723532 

E jbater@suffolkonline.net 

W www.churchfarmkettleburgh.co.uk 

1 Kings Road, 

Leiston, IP16 4DA 

T 01728 833527 

F 01728 833527 

E herbert@herbertwood.wanadoo.co.uk 

W www.fieldendbedandbreakfast.co.uk 

Loudham Lane, Lower Ufford, 

Woodbridge, IP13 6ED 

T 01394 460252 

E strawberryhilly@yahoo.co.uk 

W www.smoothhound.co.uk/ 

hotels/strawber 

6 North Entrance, 

Saxmundham, IP17 1AY 

T 01728 603337 

E enquiries@thegeorgian-house.com 

W www.thegeorgian-house.com 

400 year old farmhouse, with 

beams and wood-burning stoves, 

standing next to the village church 

and overlooking the Deben Valley. 

Three bedrooms, one double ensuite 

downstairs. Two comfortable 

and bright twins upstairs with 

bathroom. Two double rooms in 

garden lodge – one en-suite, one 

private bathroom. Ideal for family 

or two couples. Breakfast with own 

eggs and local honey. Evening 

meals a speciality with home-grown 

produce. Which? recommended. 

£ from £30 to £32 


A comfortable, newly refurbished 

Edwardian house, south of the town, 

conveniently placed for touring the 

Suffolk Heritage Coast - Woodbridge 

to Southwold. 3 miles from RSPB 

Minsmere and Aldeburgh - 5 miles 

from Snape. Full breakfast menu in 

our guest dining room/lounge. 

Beautifully appointed bedrooms. 

Lounge and bedrooms are available 

all day. Full central heating - double 

glazed. Open all year. Guide dogs 

accepted. 1 ground floor bedroom. 

£ Single from £30, Double/twin 

from £60, Family from £75. 

Tony and Jo Prentice invite you 

to their home set in 3 acres 

overlooking tranquil water 

meadows in the pretty village of 

Ufford (Woodbridge 3 miles). 

All rooms face south and have 

en-suite or private facilities. 

Breakfast includes local bacon, 

free range eggs and homemade 

preserves. Single nights available. 

£ from £30 to £35 per person 

per night. Single £40. 

Under new ownership since September 

2006, our Grade II listed guest house is 

the perfect place from which to explore 

the surrounding areas; Aldeburgh, 

Southwold, Snape Maltings, Minsmere 

bird reserve, excellent walks, cycle 

routes and golf. Our bedrooms are fully 

en-suite (one ground floor suitable for 

disabled purposes with wheelchair 

access). Relax in our library and resident 

lounge/bar with seasonal log fire. 

Off street parking. Five minutes from 

train station. Cycle storage and evening 

meals available, children welcome. 

£ from £35.00 to £42.50 


08015 

08099 

08021 

08034 


20 



LARK COTTAGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C4 

PARK FARM 

★★★★ 

SILVER AWARD 

MAP REF C1 

LUPIN COTTAGE 

★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

THE ALDERS 

★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

Shingle Street, 

Nr. Woodbridge, IP12 3BE 

T 01394 411292 

Sibton, Saxmundham, IP17 2LZ 

T 01728 668324 

E mail@sibtonparkfarm.co.uk 

W www.sibtonparkfarm.co.uk 

Contact: Margaret Gray 

Church Road, Theberton, 

Leiston, IP16 4SF 

T 01728 830531 

E pamelis@pehkonen.fsnet.co.uk 

W www.elispehkonen.com 

Contact: Pamela or Elis Pehkonen 

Potter Street, Theberton, 

Leiston, IP16 4RL 

T 01728 831790 

Contact: Mrs J. Baxter 

Beachside bungalow with extended 

guest accommodation. Country 

setting, very quiet. Good wildlife, 

birds (garden and sea), interesting 

plants. Village with shop and garage 

2 1 /2 miles. Woodbridge 9 miles. 

Snape 14 miles. Wonderful walks. 

Evening meals on request. Tea/coffee 

making facilities in bedroom. 

Relax and enjoy farmhouse 

hospitality at its best. Beautifully 

dressed rooms, comfortable beds, 

attention to detail. Every care taken 

to ensure a happy stay in this lovely 

county. Local produce used 

throughout - even raspberries fresh 

picked from the garden if you time 

your visit right. Why not try us? 

Traditional Suffolk cottage. Quiet 

location in an acre of gardens with 

fine collection of palms. Close to 

Minsmere and Dunwich Heath. 

Comfortable groundfloor twin 

bedroom with private bathroom, 

also separate shower room. Wide 

choice of breakfasts. Sitting room 

with log fire, library and sun room. 

Warm welcome. Individual attention. 

Farmhouse set in 5 1 /2 acres, lovely, 

quiet, rural position only 3 /4 mile 

from Minsmere Bird Reserve. 

Many lovely walks round Dunwich 

Heath and general area. Places of 

historic interest to visit. Home made 

marmalade and jam, local bacon 

and free range eggs from own hens. 

1 single, 1 double, 1 twin. 

Tea/coffee in all rooms. Children 

over 5 accepted. Dogs by prior 

arrangement. Single nights midweek 

and weekends out of season. 

£ from £60 per room per night. 

£ from £32 to £35 


£ from £28 to £30 


£ from £24 to £25 


08126 

08027 

08029 

08103 

THE DOLPHIN INN 

Applied for 

MAP REF D2 

THATCHED FARM 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B4 

THE OLD PHARMACY 

★★★★ SILVER AWARD 

MAP REF B3 

CHERRY TREE INN 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B3 

Peace Place, 

Thorpeness, IP16 4NA 

T 01728 454994 

F 01728 454994 

E sales@thorpenessdolphin.com 

W www.thorpenessdolphin.com 

Waldringfield, 

Woodbridge, IP12 4PW 

T 01473 811755 

E mailus@thatchedfarm.co.uk 

W www.thatchedfarm.co.uk 

72–74 High Street, Wickham 

Market, Woodbridge, IP13 0QU 

T 01728 745012 

E juliegleave@yahoo.co.uk 

73 Cumberland Street, 

Woodbridge, IP12 4AG 

T 01394 384627 

F 01394 384627 

E info@thecherrytreepub.co.uk 

W www.thecherrytreepub.co.uk 

Situated in the centre of Thorpeness, 

a short stroll takes you to miles 

of unspoilt shoreline. Excellent 

accommodation, The Dolphin Inn 

serves traditional and innovative pub 

food, fine wines and real ales in a 

friendly and informal atmosphere. 

Set in 2 acre gardens, Thatched Farm 

is surrounded by open countryside, 

but only 5 minutes from the A12, 

pubs, golf, the river and shopping. 

2 double bed and breakfast rooms 

each with private bathroom, 

sitting area and TV. Free wireless 

internet access. 

Two pretty self catering cottages 

in the grounds sleeping 1-5. 

See website for information. 

A fine, Grade II listed, 17th century 

town house with pretty walled 

courtyard garden. Perfect spot for 

exploring the Heritage Coast and 

surrounding countryside. Charming 

double bedroom with en-suite 

shower room. Breakfast includes 

free range eggs, bacon and sausages 

from the local butcher and homemade 

bread and marmalade. Artist, 

Julie, offers you a warm welcome. 

Converted Suffolk barn in the grounds 

of a 17th Century pub, providing 

three, quality, en-suite rooms. Full 

facilities including TV, DVD, VCR and 

broadband access. Breakfast is 

provided in the Inn, which is fully 

accessible and renowned for its home 

cooked food. Consistently featuring in 

the Good Beer Guide, there are 8 

cask beers available. 5 minutes walk 

from Woodbridge town centre and 

railway station. 

£ from £35 to £45 


£ from £33 to £45 per night. 

£ from £30 to £35 per person per 

night. Minimum of two nights’ 

stay preferred at weekends. 

£ from £85 to £125 

per room per night. 

08120 

08117 

08046 

08128 





21 

THE COACH HOUSE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B3 

FIR TREE LODGE 

★★★★ 

SILVER AWARD 

MAP REF B3 

GROVE HOUSE 

MAP REF B3 

HILL HOUSE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B3 

121 Ipswich Road, 

Woodbridge, IP12 4BY 

T 01394 385918 

E rita@thecoachhouse-woodbridge.co.uk 

W www.thecoachhouse-woodbridge.co.uk 

25 Moorfield Road, 

Woodbridge, IP12 4JN 

T 07968 346029 

E nights@debenaccom.com 

W www.debenaccom.com 

39 Grove Road 

Woodbridge, IP12 4LG 

T 01394 382202 

E reception@thegrovehousehotel.co.uk 

W www.thegrovehousehotel.co.uk 

30 Market Hill, 

Woodbridge, IP12 4LU 

T 01394 383890 

E sarenkaknight@tiscali.co.uk 

W www.hillhousewoodbridge.com 

Stylish conversion of Victorian stables 

and coach house in attractive 

gardens. Woodbridge centre and 

river are an easy walk via footpaths 

and quiet roads. En-suite, single 

and double rooms in designer’s 

spacious and welcoming home - a 

comfortable oasis of calm for holiday 

and business guests. Delicious 

breakfasts using local and organic 

produce and homemade preserves. 

Minimum 2 nights stay at weekends. 

Contemporary designed, detached, 

spacious, centrally heated apartment 

accommodation in grounds of family 

home in central Woodbridge with 

off-street parking. Located in quiet 

residential road within walking 

distance of Market Hill and the towns 

many amenities, including restaurants, 

cinema and river. Short drive to Sutton 

Hoo and beautiful Suffolk coastline. 

Full English breakfast. 

We welcome you to Grove House, 

a family run B&B. Whether your stay 

is business or pleasure, our aim is to 

make it as enjoyable as possible. 

All bedrooms are en-suite, have 

colour TV, welcome tray, radio alarm 

and hair dryer. Breakfasts from local 

farm produce, homemade jams 

and marmalades. There is a ground 

floor bedroom adapted for the 

independent wheelchair user, and 

ample parking. 

Hill House is on the Market Square 

in the centre of Woodbridge. It is the 

largest Wealden hall in Suffolk with 

many medieval and tudor features. 

Family suite comprises a king size 

bed and twin beds. Ideal for a 

couple or can accommodate a family 

of four. Choice of breakfasts using 

local produce. No single night stays 

at weekends in high season. 


£ From £40 to £50 


£ from £50 to £80 



08053 

08058 

08008 

08047 

MILL VIEW HOUSE 

★★★ 

MAP REF B3 

OXFAM B&B SCHEME 

★★ 

MAP REF B3 

33 Mill View Close, 

Woodbridge, IP12 4HR 

T 01394 383010 

E millview.house@btinternet.com 

Deben Lodge, Melton Road, 

Woodbridge, IP12 1NH 

T 01394 382740 

(Office open 7 days a week 

until 10.00pm) 

Situated in quiet cul-de-sac close 

to A12 with garage/parking, 10 

minutes walk from market square. 

Light, airy, comfortable rooms with 

attractive views: south facing 

double, large single with wash hand 

basin. Separate guests’ bathroom. 

Sheltered rear garden. Breakfasts 

feature local produce. No single 

night bookings. A friendly welcome 

awaits man, woman and dog. 

Victorian house with large garden, 

stream and tennis court, riverside 

walk to town centre and Tide Mill. 

1 double, 1 twin, 2 singles. Other 

hosts giving a third to Oxfam are in 

Woodbridge (10), Great Glemham, 

Dallinghoo, Eyke, Grundisburgh, 

Kesgrave, Hollesey, Little Bealings, 

Sweffling, Henley and Framlingham. 

ONE THIRD OF CHARGES GOES TO 

OXFAM. £290,000 CLEAR PAID TO 

OXFAM SO FAR. 

£ From £25 to £30 


£ from £24 (weekdays) to £27 

(weekends) per person per night. 

08057 

08013 


22 

Self Catering Accommodation 


ALDEBURGH ESCAPES 

MAP REF D2 

3 CRESPIGNY ROAD 

★★★★ 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5HB 

Set in the heart of the delightful seaside town of Aldeburgh just a few 

minutes walk to the beach, this wonderfully refurbished bungalow has 

superb accommodation for a really comfortable self catering holiday at any 

time of the year. The bungalow sleeps 8 people. There are 2 large double 

bedrooms with either a shower or bathroom en-suite, together with 

another 2 twin bedrooms also with their own en-suite bath/shower rooms. 

The large kitchen and adjoining dining and sun room has been designed for 

easy living, with full width sliding patio doors opening onto a sheltered 

patio where there is a table and set of garden chairs. The kitchen includes 

Neff hob/oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and 

water softener. The sitting room with its large leather sofa and airchairs, 

is the place to watch TV, play a DVD or just listen to the radio or CD player. 

Outside the back door is a small garden laid to lawn with a few mature 

fruit trees along the boundary fence. There is ample parking on the front 

drive for 3 cars. Central heating, bed linen and towels are provided. Bring 

own beach towels. In consideration of other visitors, please do not smoke in 

the property. 

£ from £450 per week in low season to £1250 per week in high season. 

Open all year for holidays and short breaks. Friday change over. 

THE PEACH HOUSE 

★★★★ 

THE COTTAGE 

★★★ 

THE STUDIO 

★★★ 

19A Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BB 

Situated in delightfully secluded gardens. Own parking, minutes walk to beach 

and high street. Sleeps 8. Downstairs kingsize bedroom, en-suite bath/shower. 

First floor 2 double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower) plus bunk room and 

further bathroom. Modern design with upstairs living room and decking area. 

Large kitchen/diner, separate utility room. All well equipped. To let for holidays 

and short breaks. 


31A Crag Path, 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5BT 

Wonderful seafront cottage. French 

doors opening onto Crag Path from 

dining room. Sleeps 4/6, two double 

bedrooms, two shower rooms (one 

en-suite). Large sitting room on the 

first floor overlooking beach, where 

there is a double sofabed. Well 

equipped modern kitchen with back 

door onto King Street. To let for 

holidays and short breaks. 

£ from £175 per week in low season 

to £750 per week in high season. 

57a King Street, 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5AJ 

Spacious, self contained, first floor 

studio with large double bayed 

sitting room, overlooking the high 

street. Just yards to the beach from 

The Studio’s front door and garage 

which is situated in King Street. 

Sleeps 4. One double, one twin. 

Bath/shower room. Bright open 

plan and well equipped 

kitchen/dining room. To let for 

holidays and short breaks. 



Contact: Mrs J. Alexander, The Old Rectory, Melton, Woodbridge, IP13 6DH 

T 01394 383822 M 07787 120213 E jennialexander@btinternet.com W www.aldeburghescapes.co.uk 

08069 





23 

17 BRITTEN CLOSE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D3 

AMBER COTTAGE 

Applied for 

MAP REF D3 

BRAID HOUSE 

★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

CHARLOTTE’S COTTAGE 

Applied for 

MAP REF D3 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5HS 

T 07974 074646 

T 01279 758553 

E brittenclose@mail.com 

Contact: Kim Hamblin, 

36 The Brambles, Bishops 

Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4PX 

Ideal holiday location, a modern ground 

floor flat in a quiet cul-de-sac. A short 

walk to beach and shops. Near to Snape 

Maltings Concert Hall and Minsmere 

Bird Reserve. Bright and comfortable 

sitting room with large sofa bed, TV, 

DVD, video, radio. Double bedroom, 

en-suite, and a well equipped kitchen. 

Linen and towels provided, private 

parking and communal garden. No 

smoking or pets. Short breaks available, 

no single nights. Leaflet available. 

Crabbe Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BW 

T 01728 745000 

E roger@ss100.com 

W www.cottageguide.co.uk/ambercottage 

Contact: Roger Williams, 

“Oremead”, Ford Road, 

Marlesford, Suffolk IP13 0AS 

2003 built luxury for 2 - occasionally 4. 

Lounge diner facing sea. TV, video, 

DVD, stereo, games. Double put-u-up 

sofa, writing desk, dining area. Fully 

fitted kitchen, dishwasher, washer/ 

dryer. WC and shower. Upstairs double 

bedroom, TV, seaviews and balcony. 

Whirlpool spa bath. No children, 

no pets, no smoking. Open all year. 

Immediately in front of Crabbe Cottage. 

12 Aldeburgh Lodge Gardens, 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5DP 

T 01728 663432 

T 01728 663532 

E tonying4488@aol.com 

Contact: Miss Y Tan 

Yew Tree Farm, Sweffling, 

Saxmundham, IP17 2BU 

Enjoy uninterrupted sea views in a 

comfortable, light and spacious 

modern house with garden. 

Sleeps 5 in double, twin and single 

bedrooms. TV, video, dishwasher, 

washing machine, dryer, private 

parking. Linen available. 100 yards 

to beach, 200 yards to High Street. 

Short stays/weekends out of season. 

Hertford Place, 

Aldeburgh IP15 5DB 

T 01473 328103 

E bookings@charlottescottage.co.uk 

W www@charlottescottage.co.uk 

Stylishly renovated former 

fisherman’s cottage just a stone’s 

throw from beach and High Street. 

Sleeps 6 in three bedrooms. Well 

equipped kitchen, bathroom with 

bath and shower, wash room, dining 

area, sunny sitting room. Courtyard 

garden and two bicycles! Short 

breaks available off peak. No pets. 









08048 

08115 

08020 

08030 

COSY CORNER 

★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

CRABBE COTTAGE 

Applied for 

MAP REF D3 

41 Mariners Way, 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5QH 

T 01728 453121 

Contact: Ann Fryer 

Welcoming ground floor annex, 

private parking, just ten minutes 

walk from the seafront. Comfortable 

lounge/diner, double bedroom, 

fully fitted kitchen, shower room. 

Two small integral steps, hand rails 

all round. Open all year and 

Christmas. Short stays during low 

season. No one nights. Linen 

provided. No smoking or pets. 



Crabbe Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BW 

T 01728 745000 

E roger@ss100.com 

W www.cottageguide.co.uk/crabbecottage 

Contact: Roger Williams, 

“Oremead”, Ford Road, 

Marlesford, Suffolk IP13 0AS 

Very spacious accommodation. 

Lounge, dining room and kitchen all 

overlook 35’ x 22’ suntrap terrace 

accessed by French doors through 

dining room. Superb views of Moot 

Green and sea. TV, video, stereo, 

games. Fully fitted kitchen, 

dishwasher, washer/drier. Double 

bedroom with TV. Adjoining dressing 

room with sofa bed. Open all year. 

No children, no pets, no smoking. 

Situated behind Amber Cottage. 



08014 

08114 


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Aldeburgh Cottages 

MAP REF D2 

PEMBROKE 

★★★★ 

56 Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AL 

Pembroke is a luxury, double fronted, two-storey 

period seafront house with amazing views out to 

sea, and just yards from the beach. Refurbished in 

2007 to a very high standard. There are three 

upstairs bedroom which sleep five (plus child). 

The master bedroom has en-suite and french doors 

to a balcony. There is also a twin room and single 

room with a pull out bed as well. The dining room 

looks onto the sea, and opens to a spacious 

modern fully fitted kitchen. There is a separate 

sitting room which seats seven with large, comfy 

leather sofas. The house is fully equipped with a 

dishwasher, microwave, electric oven, washing 

machine and tumble dryer, has gas central heating, 

two Tvs, DVD player and two CD players. 

£ from £410 to £1070 per week inclusive. 

FIG TREE 

★★★ 

73b King Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BZ 

Stylish conversion 10 metres from Aldeburgh 

seafront, sleeping 4. Well presented with a 

mixture of traditional and modern. 

The comfortable accommodation is situated at 

first floor level. There is a garage for one car. 

A bright living area with open plan kitchen/ 

dining overlooks adjoining gardens and has steps 

down to a patio. The double bedded master 

bedroom has en-suite bathroom and the twin 

bedded room an en-suite shower room. 

The stylish integrated kitchen has all appliances. 

Central heating, TV and video. No pets. 

£ from: £190 to £600 per week inclusive. 

MAGENTA 

★★★ 

57 Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BT 

Charming seafront cottage. In a wonderful position 

to enjoy the sea in all seasons. An attractive 

bright living room gives on to a spacious modern 

kitchen/dining area retaining views to seafront. 

Extensive refurbishment in winter 2004/5 now 

provides two en-suite bedrooms. One overlooks 

the sea with a bathroom and french windows 

opening onto a decorative balcony. The other has 

a shower room. Cosy in winter with double 

glazing and central heating and fully equipped 

with a colour TV and video, washer/dryer, 

dishwasher, microwave and pay phone. No pets. 

£ from £275 to £715 per week. 

Contact: Martin & Marie Jinks, Heronbank, Aldeburgh Road , Aldringham IP16 4QL T 01728 453037, E martin@mjinks.orangehome.co.uk 

08025 





25 

DIAL FLAT 

★★ 

MAP REF D3 

HALL COTTAGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

LOWER THELLUSSON 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D3 

THE NEST 

★★★ 

MAP REF D3 

3 Dial Lane, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AG 

T 01728 453212 

E pam@harpd.freeserve.co.uk 

Spacious self contained first floor 

comfortably furnished flat overlooking 

the Moot Green. It has wonderful 

sea views. The beach is just across 

the road. It is close to the town 

centre, restaurants, pubs, cinema and 

Jubilee Hall. An ideal base for Snape 

Maltings, bird reserves, golf, sailing 

and walking. Sleeps 4-5. Two double 

bedrooms, large living room with TV, 

kitchenette, bathroom with bath and 

walk in shower. Electric central 

heating. Non smoking. Regret no pets 

or small children. 

£ from £275 per week 

(inclusive of electricity) 

1 Acheson Way, Aldeburgh, IP15 5LR 

T 07889 020654 

F 01473 738887 

E miriam.buchanan@gressinghamfoods.co.uk 

W www.loomscottages.co.uk 

Contact: Mrs M. Buchanan, 

Loomswood Farm, Hasketon, 

Woodbridge, IP13 6JW 

Attractive property on the award 

winning Church Farm development. 

3 bedrooms, 1 double en-suite, 

1 twin, 1 with bunks. Lounge, dining 

room, kitchen, utility room, downstairs 

toilet, bathroom upstairs, garage. Gas 

hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, 

washing machine, dryer. Attractive, 

private, enclosed rear garden, garden 

furniture and BBQ. Fifteen minute 

walk to town/beach. All linen 

provided. No smoking. No pets. 



Church Walk, Aldeburgh, IP15 5DT 

T 01728 602316 

F 01728 604408 

E claire@eastgreen.co.uk 

W www.eastgreencottages.co.uk 

Situated in the heart of Aldeburgh 

just 40 yards from beach and 300 

yards from shops and high street. 

Lower Thellusson is a spacious, 

secluded, south facing house set in 

its own mature gardens. Sun terrace, 

conservatory and parking in private 

drive. 3 twin rooms sleep 6. Central 

heating, DVD/TV, dishwasher and 

washing machine. 



183a High Street, 

Aldeburgh, IP15 5AL 

T 01386 751695 

M 0774 7112956 

F 01386 751695 

E patricianassauwilliams@hotmail.com 

Just 1 minutes walk from the beach 

is this gem of a holiday bolt-hole. 

A wonderful base for an activity 

packed holiday, or to simply relax in 

front of the open fire. Refurbished 

and furnished throughout to a high 

standard, this typical Aldeburgh 

period property sleeps 4. With a 

light airy feel to its’ rooms, this first 

floor apartment also has a small 

courtyard. Heating included. Short 

breaks available. Linen provided at 

extra cost. Sorry no smoking or pets. 



08100 

08077 

08040 

08045 

THE WOODEN HOUSE 

Applied for 

MAP REF D3 

3 ALDRINGHAM HOUSE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C2 

Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh 

W www.thewoodenhousealdeburgh.co.uk 

M 07747 618258 

E charlottetagger@btinternet.com 

Aldeburgh Road, 

Aldringham, IP16 4PT 

T 0115 9197994 

T 0115 9334984 

E joka47@tiscali.co.uk 

Set in a beautiful, large secluded 

garden 30 seconds from Aldeburgh 

beach. This spacious 1960’s retro 

house sleeps six in two doubles and 

two singles. Ideal for two families. 

One en-suite and a family bathroom. 

Parking for 4 cars. Well equipped 

modern kitchen and utility room. 

Widescreen TV, DVD, Freeview and 

log burner. Outside entertainment 

area. Large trampoline with 

enclosure. 



Ground floor apartment in refurbished 

Victorian house. Set in 2 acres of garden. 

Sleeps 4 in two twin-bedded rooms. 

Master with en-suite plus separate 

family bathroom. Large living/ dining 

room with french windows to patio and 

private walled garden. Fully equipped 

modern kitchen including washer/dryer, 

microwave etc. Bed linen and towels 

provided. Approximately 2 miles from 

Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. Ideally 

situated for Heritage Coast, bird 

watching, music lovers and walkers. 

Sorry no pets. 



08074 

08067 


26 



HILLSIDE COTTAGE 

★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

YEWTREES 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

COLSTON HALL COTTAGES 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B2 

1 Hillside Cottage, Aldeburgh 

Road, Aldringham, IP16 4PU 

T 01728 833527 

F 01728 833527 

E herbert@herbertwood.wanadoo.co.uk 

W www.fieldendbedandbreakfast.co.uk 

A gas centrally heated cottage 

situated just 1 mile from Thorpeness 

and 3 miles from Aldeburgh where 

you can find many good restaurants. 

Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms (one 

double and one twin). The cottage 

also has a sitting room with log 

burner, dining room, kitchen, 

downstairs bathroom and a second 

sitting room overlooking the rear 

garden (with patio table and chairs). 

Parking for 2 cars. 



08098 

2 Meadowside, Aldeburgh Road, 

Aldringham, IP16 4PW 

T 01273 241838 

E jane.haviland@ntlworld.com 

W www.yewtreesmeadowside.com 

Charming semi-detached cottage, 

immaculately renovated and situated 

on a private road, 2 miles from 

Aldeburgh, and 5 miles from Snape, 

located on the edge of the village. 

Local shops, including a bakery, plus 

Cinema and well-equipped Leisure 

Centre (with 2 pools) are to be found 

in Leiston, just a short stroll away. 

Safe and secluded garden, with 

patio, for BBQs and outdoor play. 



08112 

Colston Hall, Badingham, Nr Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 8LB 

T 01728 638375 F 01728 638084 

E liz@colstonhall.com 

W www.colstonhall.com 

‘Suffolk Pink’ Colston Cottage and barn conversions Carpenters, Shepherds and 

Wheelwrights are set by the courtyard of our tudor farmhouse. Surrounded by 

quiet countryside and close to the Heritage Coast. Fully equipped, well furnished 

and comfortable. 

● En-suite bedrooms 

● Ground floor bedrooms 

● Exposed beams 

● Broadband 

● Newspaper deliveries 

● Coarse fishing lakes 

● Games/meetings room 

● Sleeps 4, 6, 6, 7 


Suffolk Tourism Awards 2007 Winner and Farm Stay Member. 

08094 

TAILORS HOUSE 

★★★★★ 

MAP REF C4 

SHERIFF’S COTTAGE 

Applied for 

MAP REF C3 

25A The Street, Bawdsey, IP12 3AJ 

T 01394 411459 

E tailors.house@tiscali.co.uk 

2 School Road, Blaxhall, 

Woodbridge, IP12 2DZ 

T 01728 688993 

E malcolm.brown@homecall.co.uk 

W www.justsuffolk.com 

Situated in a designated AONB, 

Bawdsey village is ideally placed to 

explore Suffolk’s Heritage Coast. 

Tailors beautifully renovated spacious 

house, with its wealth of beams and 

inglenook fireplaces, just 10 minutes 

walk from the sea, is available all 

year for holidays/short breaks. Sleeps 

6/9, 2 double bedrooms (en-suite), 

1 twin, bathroom, large lounge (sofa 

bed), dining room, kitchen, central 

heating, enclosed garden. Shop/pub 

1 mile. Parking for 3 cars. 



Period terraced cottage in the heart 

of Blaxhall village close to Snape 

Maltings, Blaxhall Heath and Tunstall 

Forest. Furnished and decorated 

attractively throughout 2 bedrooms 

(1 twin, 1 double). Linen, towels, 

heating and electricity all included. 

Bathroom upstairs, cloakroom 

downstairs. Pretty garden with 

furniture and barbecue. Parking 

opposite. Close to village pub. Out of 

season 4 night midweek and 3 night 

weekend breaks. 



08041 

08011 





27 

BRUISYARD HALL 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C2 

BUTLEY MILLS 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C3 

Bruisyard, Saxmundham, IP17 2EN 

T 01728 638712 

F 01728 638712 

E dennington@farmline.com 

W www.bruisyardhall.co.uk 

Manor House in 1066, Abbey of the 

Poor Clares from 1365 - 1539. 

Manor House during reign of 

Elizabeth I. Available for holidays 

and weekend house parties. Sleeps 

20; 5 bathrooms; plenty of space 

and tranquillity for a memorable 

stay. Recently renovated; central 

heating and open fire; linen and 

towels provided. 

Mill Lane, Butley, 

Woodbridge, IP12 3PZ 

T 01394 459132 

T 01394 450880 

E enquiries@butleymills.co.uk 

W www.butleymills.co.uk 

Exclusively different, old watermill 

now converted into 5 apartments. 

Sleeps 2-6, with a total occupancy 

of 18. Ground floor provides 

communal and recreational areas. 

Decking over pond. Peaceful 

surroundings – pond, reed beds, river, 

meadows, forest nearby. Cycling, 

walking, bird watching or just 

relaxing. Furnished for year round 

comfort. Short breaks available. 





08078 

08016 

ORCHARD END 

Applied for 

MAP REF C2 

SCHOOL FARM COTTAGES 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B1 

THE GRANARY 

& THE MALLARDS 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C1 

STABLE COTTAGE 

★★★ 

MAP REF B2 

Snipe Vineyards, Snipe Farm Road, 

Woodbridge, IP13 6SL 

T 01473 737270 

T 07884 491919 

F 01473 737270 

E dudley@gol.com 

Superb location for exploring 

Woodbridge and the Heritage Coast. 

Self-contained with spacious 

accommodation for 2 people. Well 

equipped kitchen includes electric 

cooker, microwave and washing 

machine. Large bedroom with double 

bed and a good sized sitting room 

which leads to a small sunroom with 

dining area overlooking the patio, 

garden and pool. Centrally heated 

with linen and towels supplied. Short 

breaks by arrangement and one 

small dog acceptable. 



Church Road, Cratfield, 

Halesworth, IP19 OBU 

T 01986 798844 

E schoolfarmcotts@aol.com 

W www.schoolfarmcottages.com 

Our 4 comfortable cottages offer a 

peaceful retreat in an attractive 

village setting. Converted from 

traditional buildings around a south 

facing courtyard, our well equipped 

cottages overlook beautiful rolling 

meadows on our small working 

farm. Large private garden, play 

area, pets corner, games room, cycle 

hire, fishing, walks through beautiful 

Suffolk countryside. 



Priory Farm, Darsham, IP17 3QD 

T 01728 668459 

F 01728 668744 

E suebloomfield@btconnect.com 

W www.holidaysatprioryfarm.co.uk 

Contact: Mrs Suzanne Bloomfield 

Superb barn conversions. 

The Mallards sleeps 2 easy access, 

ground floor accommodation. 

The Granary sleeps 2. Both well 

equipped for your comfort 

and convenience. Centrally heated. 

Individual waterside patio. Close to 

coast and heathlands. An ideal base 

for walkers, cyclists and bird 

watchers. Weekly or short breaks. 

Cycle hire available locally. 

Open all year. 

£ £295 to £375 per week Sat to Sat 

Wash Farm, Dennington, 

Woodbridge, IP13 8JJ 

T 01728 638278 

This spacious, comfortable ground 

floor barn conversion has been 

refurbished to a high standard. 

It sleeps 4 to 6 people, and is very 

well equipped with all linen, towels 

and electricity included. There is 

ample parking for several cars in the 

yard next to the cottage, with boat 

and bicycle storage available. A large 

grassed paddock ensures complete 

privacy and a pleasant rural view. 

Dennington is 3 miles from 

Framlingham, and a short drive from 

Aldeburgh and the Heritage Coast. 



08079 

08038 

08009 

08090 


28 



TOWER BUNGALOW 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

HONEYPOT COTTAGE 

★★★ 

MAP REF B4 

Greyfriars Wood, Dunwich, IP17 3DF 

T 01787 269916/269857 

E info@towerbungalow.co.uk 

W www.towerbungalow.co.uk 

Contact: Eleanor Barnes, 

Conifers, Church Road, 

Twinstead, CO10 7NA 

Surrounded by woodland and near 

the sea, Tower bungalow sleeps six 

in three spacious bedrooms sharing 

a bathroom and separate shower 

room. The entrance hallway leads to 

a large, open plan living space with 

under floor heating, a well equipped 

kitchen with microwave, dishwasher 

etc, and separate dining and sitting 

areas. Glass sliding doors open onto 

a patio with garden furniture and a 

sizeable enclosed garden. 



Deben Lodge, Lower Road, 

Falkenham, Ipswich, IP10 0RA 

T 01394 448564 

E adams99@btinternet.com 

Contact: Mrs Theresa Adams 

Well-equipped, comfortable, renovated 

cottage. Peaceful location near River 

Deben. 1 double and 1 twin bedroom. 

Fitted kitchen with washing machine, 

cooker, microwave etc. Storage 

heaters, shower, payphone, cot and 

highchair. Linen, towels and electricity 

included. Enclosed garden with table 

and chairs. Ideal for fishing, 

birdwatching, walking and cycling. 

Short breaks available. 



Short breaks from £120 for 3 nights 

08101 

08113 

08010 





29 

KIMBERLEY HOLIDAY FLATS 

★★ 

MAP REF B5 

THE STABLE 

★★★ 

MAP REF B3 

THE OLD STABLE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C3 

107 Undercliff Road West, 

Felixstowe, IP11 2AF 

T 01394 672157 

Folly Cottage, The Green, 

Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, 

IP13 6TA 

T 01473 738827 

E louisaedavies@btinternet.com 

Kimberley Holidays Flats, seafront, 

self-catering, self-contained flats. 

Flats for 2 - 8 persons. All flats have 

balconies overlooking the sea. 

Walk across the road to the beach. 

Brochure available on request. 



Delightful single storey detached 

cottage in the conservation area of 

picturesque Grundisburgh village. 

Excellent pub (Good Pub Guide 2008; 

awarded chef) across pretty village 

green. Superb location for exploring 

coastal and inland Suffolk. 

Double/twin bedroom, bathroom 

(bath and shower), living room 

(double sofa bed) and well equipped 

kitchen. Patio garden. Utilities and 

linen included. Short/one night lets 

subject to season/late availability. 



c/o The Anchorage, Church Lane, Iken, Woodbridge, IP12 2ES 

T 01728 688263 

F 01728 688262 

Set in the heart of the Suffolk Coastal countryside, in an area of outstanding 

natural beauty, The Old Stable overlooks the tidal River Alde, and is next to the 

historic thatched church at Iken. This part-timbered converted coach house and 

stables has been lovingly restored to a high standard, keeping authenticity 

hand-in-hand with modern convenience. It is ideally situated for bird watching, 

cycling, walking and sailing. Dinghy slipway available. Sleeps 6. Twin beds, 

toilet and shower downstairs. King-size bed, twin beds and bathroom upstairs. 


08050 

08033 

08043 

EAST GREEN 

FARM COTTAGES 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B2 

HERITAGE HIDEAWAYS 

★★★ to ★★★★★ 

MAP REF D1 

East Green Farm, Kelsale, 

Saxmundham, IP17 2PH 

T 01728 602316 

E claire@eastgreen.co.uk 

W www.eastgreencottages.co.uk 

In the grounds of a 500 year old 

farm house, three miles to the 

Heritage Coast, these four cottages 

have been sympathetically 

converted to provide four spacious 

south facing cottages. Set in 13 

acres with paddocks, ponds, tennis 

court and use of heated swimming 

pool in summer. Sleeping 4 and 6, 

fully equipped, wood burning stove, 

central heating and enclosed gardens. 



T 01502 578278 

E info@heritagehideaways.com 

W www.heritagehideaways.com 

Contact: 

Marion Anthony or Clare Hart 

Pound Corner, Elms Lane, 

Wangford, NR34 8RS 

Heritage Hideaways offers high 

quality holiday properties within the 

Heritage Coast areas of Suffolk and 

Norfolk. From a range of cosy 

cottages to elegant country houses, 

you can expect: 

● High standards in accommodation 

● Flexibility and efficiency in service 

● Attention to detail and a warm welcome 

Let us help you find the ideal cottage 

for your holiday in the countryside 

we love. 



08036 

08092 


30 



COTTAGES IN MELTON & DALLINGHOO 

★★★★ 

ANVIL COTTAGE 

5 Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1PX 

16th Century cottage located opposite the parish church, is full of 

character and provides well equipped accommodation for up to 

4 persons. Light, airy with high ceilings, ground floor main living 

area with galley kitchen, separate entrance lobby and utility/ 

downstairs toilet. Major refurbishment 2007. 1 double, 1 twin 

bedroom plus bathroom on the first floor. Off street parking and 

private courtyard garden. 

£ from £250 per week (Friday to Friday) in low season to £570 

per week in high season. Short breaks throughout the year. 

Brochure available. 

MAP REF B3 

THE OLD FORGE 

6 Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1PX 

Melton Old Forge offers comfortable, compact ground floor 

accommodation for up to 4 persons. Renovated and converted 

to a high standard, many of the original features remain. 

There is a large living area (40’ x 13’) with 2 bedrooms leading 

off (1 double/1 twin bedded). The walled courtyard garden gives 

privacy plus off-street parking. 

£ from £270 per week (Saturday to Saturday) in low season to 

£600 per week in high season. Brochure available. 

THE COTTAGE @ ROBIN’S NEST 

Pettistree Road, Dallinghoo, Woodbridge, IP12 0LD 

4 miles from Woodbridge, this detached 16th Century thatched 

cottage offers quality well appointed and equipped accommodation 

for up to 6 persons (2 double and 1 twin bedded). Spacious ground 

floor with large separate kitchen, sun, dining and sitting rooms, 

full central heating and open fires. Refurbished kitchen 2007. 

Large garden and garage. 



THE CARPENTERS SHOP @ ROBINS NEST 


2004 conversion offering luxury accommodation for 4-5 persons. 

Carefully furnished with antique and modern furniture. Large open 

plan lounge, with diner/kitchen, ground floor bedroom with 

bathroom leading off. First floor offers master bedroom with en-suite, 

plus gallery with sofabed. Full central heating and wood burner. 



WHEELWRIGHT @ ROBINS NEST 


‘Wheelwright’s’ stands on the site of the 19th Century 

wheelwright workshop. Converted in 2006 to offer luxury 

accommodation for 2-3 persons. Groung floor disability facilities, 

and en-suite double bedroom on first floor. Light and airy lounge 

and dining area with patio doors. Oil fired central heating. 

£ from £270 per week (Friday to Friday) in low season to £505 

per week in high season. Short breaks throughout the year. 

Brochure available. 

Contact: Mr R. Blake, 1A Moorfield Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JN 

T 01394 382565 or 07901 773545 E robert@blake4110.fsbusiness.co.uk W www.robertblakeholidays.co.uk 

20% redecution for late bookings 21 days prior to stay. 

08024 





31 

FOUR SEASONS LODGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

ROSE FARM BARNS 

Applied for 

MAP REF D2 

THE COTTAGE AT RED 

LODGE BARN 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

Leiston Road, 

Middleton, IP17 3NS 

T 01728 648105 

E four-seasonslodge@hotmail.co.uk 

W www.four-seasonslodge.co.uk 

A warm welcome and personal 

touch awaits you at our tastefully 

refurbished ground floor 

accommodation. Convenient for 

Heritage Coast. Well equipped 

bespoke kitchen/diner with french 

doors to garden and outstanding 

views. Pretty lounge with wood 

burner. Excellent pub and organic 

farm shop. Double en-suite, twin or 

kingsize en-suite. 



08049 

Rose Farm Barns, Mill Street, Middleton, IP17 3NG 

T 01728 648456 

W www.rosefarmbarnssuffolk.co.uk 

Contact: Roger & Sandra Dean 

Delightfully positioned in open countryside, Rose and Stable Cottage offer peace and 

tranquillity under wide Suffolk skies. Converted to a high standard, from Victorian 

stables, they sit within 6.5 acres offering gardens overlooking our own meadowland 

and stream, perfect for watching the abundant wildlife and glorious sunsets. Offering 

character and charm, spacious, delightfully furnished and well equipped, each cottage 

sleeps 2 in great comfort. Only 4 miles form the Heritage Coast and the renowned 

RSPB nature reserve at Minsmere, well positioned for Snape Maltings concerts, 

Aldeburgh, Southwold and Walberswick, a haven for artists, birdwatching and walkers, 

or just to relax. Art tuition available. Regret no pets or small children. 


Short stays by arrangement. 

08118 

Middleton Moor, Middleton, 

Saxmundham, IP17 3LN 

T 01728 668100 

F 01728 668100 

E pat_roy16@hotmail.com 

W www.redlodgebarnsuffolk.co.uk 

This sympathetically converted brick 

barn houses a spacious 2 bedroom 

holiday cottage. Set in one acre of 

grounds with excellent views. Just 4 

miles from the coast and close to 

Minsmere. High quality furnishing 

and well equipped. Wood burning 

stove. Central heating. Minimum 2 

nights stay except high season. 



08022 

47 DAPHNE ROAD 

★★★ 

MAP REF C3 

BRAMLEY COTTAGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C3 

Orford, Woodbridge, IP12 2NH 

T 01394 450714 

F 01394 450714 

Attractive Edwardian cottage in 

quiet road in centre of Orford 

- 3 bedrooms, (2 double 1 single). 

Electric heating and open fire. 

Unrestricted parking. Small sunny 

sitting area in front of cottage. 

Near Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh 

and Woodbridge. Ideal for holidays 

at any time of year. Also available 

for short breaks in the winter. 

Microwave and freezer. 

£ From £245 per week in low season 


3 Friday Street, Rendlesham, 

Woodbridge, IP12 2RW 

T 01394 460716 

M 07891 057688 

E info@bramleycottage.co.uk 

W www.bramleycottage.co.uk 

Secluded character cottage on the 

edge of Rendlesham Forest within 

the Sandlings AONB. Perfect base for 

exploring Suffolk coast and heaths 

(bicycles available free of charge). 

5 miles to Snape, 10 miles 

Aldeburgh. Equipped to high 

standard, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 

cosy log fire, heated conservatory, 

charming enclosed gardens. Pets 

corner in adjacent orchard. Sleeps 5 

(+2 by arrangement). Cot available. 



08062 

08121 


32 



CORNER COTTAGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C2 

WINDMILL LODGES 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B2 

BLUEBELL, BONNY, 

BUTTERCUP & BERTIE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C1 

THE GRANARY 

AND THE FORGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C3 

2 Rendham Road, 

Saxmundham, IP17 1BJ 

T 01277 210551 

E info@cornercottage-suffolk.com 

W www.cornercottage-suffolk.com 

Quaint, single-storey period cottage in 

quiet, friendly market-town just 

4 miles from Snape and 8 miles from 

Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage 

Coast. Light and airey, with pleasant 

views from each window. Open 

fireplace, for cosy log-fires in winter. 

Ideal base for exploring Suffolk. Within 

30 mins drive of Southwold, RSPB 

Minsmere, etc. Available all year. 

Perfect for short breaks. 2 bedrooms, 

sleeps 4. Breakfast by arrangement. 

Red House Farm, Saxtead, 

Woodbridge, IP13 9RD 

T 01728 685338 

F 01728 684850 

E holidays@windmilllodges.co.uk 

W www.windmilllodges.co.uk 

Six beautiful lodges nestled around 

our small fishing lake in peaceful 

countryside. Each features a secluded 

outdoor hot tub - the perfect place to 

unwind! Extremely well equipped 

including underfloor heating, fishing 

lake and heated swimming pool. 

Walking distance to village pub, 3 

miles from Framlingham, close to 

coast and attractions. 

Park Farm, Sibton, 

Saxmundham, IP17 2LZ 

T 01728 668324 

E mail@sibtonparkfarm.co.uk 

W www.sibtonparkfarm.co.uk 

Contact: Margaret Gray 

Four single-storey cottages, 

all beautifully appointed and 

equipped to a very high standard 

with everything you might need 

for your stay. Zip-and-link beds 

throughout. Stroll around our fields, 

see the barn owls and kingfishers, 

or visit the pretty villages nearby. 

Sea only seven miles away. 

Croft Farm, Snape, 

Saxmundham, IP17 1QU 

T 01728 688254 

E e.r.gillett@btinternet.com 

W www.croftfarmsnape.co.uk 

Close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, 

Croft Farm is the ideal base to enjoy 

this popular area. One mile from Snape 

Maltings shopping and music complex, 

and within easy reach of Aldeburgh, 

Orford and Southwold. The Granary 

(spacious 3 bedrooms) and The Forge 

(galleried bedroom studio) are 

traditional farm buildings converted to 

a very high standard. No single nights, 

but short breaks available out of 

season. No smoking or pets. 









08055 

08035 

08028 

08026 

Self catering for the discerning… 

More than 140 carefully selected, 

tourist board graded properties in the 

finest locations throughout Suffolk. 

Tel: 01502 722717 

email: holidays@suffolk-secrets.co.uk 

www.suffolk-secrets.co.uk 

We invite holidaymakers to donate £1 per booking and 

thanks to their generosity we have funded £14,500 

of conservation projects in the last seven years. 

08108 





33 

TOAD HALL FLAT 

★★★ 

MAP REF C2 

HOPE COVE COTTAGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

THE HOUSE IN THE CLOUDS 

★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

MICAWBERS 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

Stratford Lodge, 

Stratford St. Andrew, 

Saxmundham, IP17 1LJ 

T 01728 603463 

E perryhunt@keme.co.uk 

W www.tiscover.co.uk/toadhallflat 

First floor studio flat, ideal for two, 

located near Aldeburgh, Orford, 

Snape and Southwold and quietly 

situated in the grounds of Stratford 

Lodge. Reached by outside steps it is 

spaciously designed without losing its 

essential cosiness. Off-road parking 

and covered storage for bicycles. 

The bedroom has an en-suite shower 

room and linked beds can be double 

or twin. Linen and heating/water is 

included. Regrettably, no pets. 



North End Avenue, 

Thorpeness, IP16 4PD 

T 01279 771281 

F 01279 771517 

E irene.pearman@whestates.com 

Contact: Mrs Irene Pearman 

Piggots Farm, Albury End, 

Ware, Herts SG11 2HS 

Former stable block, now a spacious 

bungalow. Set in a quiet village 

location with large walled garden, 

70 yards to beach. Comfortably 

sleeps 7 (1 bunk) in 3 bedrooms, 

2 bathrooms, large sitting room with 

cosy wood stove, TV, video, DVD. 

Fully fitted kitchen, dishwasher, 

washing machine, dryer. Sorry no 

pets or smoking. 



Uplands Road, Thorpeness, IP16 4NQ 

T 0207 224 3615 

E houseintheclouds@btopenworld.com 

W www.houseintheclouds.co.uk 

Contact: Sylvia Le Comber, 

Flat 4 Hinde House, 

14 Hinde Street, London W1U 3BG 

One of England’s most famous follies, 

spacious accommodation for a true 

family holiday. Sleeps 10/12 in 5 

bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, drawing 

room, dining room and magnificent 

‘Room at Top’. Exceptionally well 

fitted providing: dishwasher, 

microwave, fridge, freezer, washing 

machine, dryer, colour TV, gas fired 

central heating, table tennis, snooker, 

lawn tennis and boules. One acre 

private ground, overlooking golf 

course and sea. Close to Aldeburgh, 

Snape Maltings and Minsmere. 



The Sanctuary, Thorpeness, 

Leiston, IP16 4PH 

T 01279 771281 

F 01279 771517 

E j.hockley@whestates.com 

Contact: Mrs J Hockley, 

Piggots Farm, Albury End, 

Ware, Herts SG11 2HS 

A detached house located in quiet 

seaside village, with garden and 

garage. Sleeps four in the main 

house and two in the annexe. 

Close to beach, the Dolphin Inn and 

the Meare. Near to Minsmere Bird 

Reserve and Snape Maltings Concert 

Hall. Central heating, wood burning 

stove, fitted kitchen. No pets. 



08091 

08088 

08080 

08059 

OAK COTTAGE 

★★★ 

MAP REF B4 

TREACLE POT COTTAGE 

★★★ 

MAP REF B4 

KNOLL COTTAGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C3 

QUAYSIDE COTTAGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF B4 

342 High Road, Trimley St. 

Martin, Felixstowe, IP11 0RL 

T 01394 277168 

M 07961 044714 

E trimleygill@btinternet.com 

W www.suffolk-holiday-cottages.co.uk 

Contact: Mrs G. Young 

Renovated comfortable cottage 

close to Felixstowe, Woodbridge 

and Suffolk Heritage Coast. Available 

all year. Gas central heating, colour 

TVs and fully equipped kitchen. 

One kingsize and one double bed. 

All linen, towels, gas and electricity 

included in price. Owner maintained 

and serviced. Pets strictly by 

arrangement. No smoking. Short 

breaks available in low season. 



Mill Lane, Trimley St Martin, 

Nr. Felixstowe, IP11 0RP 

T 01394 275367 

W www.suffolk-holiday-cottages.co.uk 

Contact: Mr R. Borley 

19th Century cottage local to Felixstowe 

with off road parking. Enclosed garden, 

summerhouse, garden furniture. Cottage 

sleeps 4, one double bedroom upstairs, 

other rooms ground floor including 

double bedroom. Equipped with two TVs, 

video, radio, steam iron, payphone, 

hairdryer, electric shower, bath. Fully 

equipped kitchen, washing machine, 

tumble dryer, freezer, microwave etc. 

Nightstore heating all rooms, electric fire. 

Owner maintained and serviced. Dogs 

welcome. Available all year. All bedlinen, 

towels and electric included in price. 



2a Snape Road, Tunstall, IP12 2JL 

T 01728 685084 

E jill@timbertop.co.uk 

W www.timbertop.co.uk 

Contact: Mrs J. L. Robinson 

Cosy period cottage with exposed 

beams and wealth of character. Close 

to Snape Maltings and its famous 

concert hall, the picturesque towns of 

Woodbridge and Aldeburgh, Orford 

Castle and Minsmere RSPB. 1 double 

bedroom. Linen and towels provided. 

Charming sitting room with solid fuel 

stove. Very well equipped. Parking for 

1 car. 1 well behaved pet welcome. 



Colour brochure available on request. 

The Quay, Waldringfield, 

Woodbridge, IP12 4QZ 

T 01473 736724 

F 01473 736724 

E donna.morgan@quaysidecottage.com 

W www.quaysidecottage.com 

Spoil yourself with this magnificent 

view of the Deben where the water 

literally laps at the garden wall. 

Explore endless coastal walks. 

Take time for a river cruise. Be merry 

at the famous Maybush Inn. And 

relax... in accommodation where the 

discerning enjoy quality comfort and 

the creative are inspired. Short winter 

breaks available. 



08037 

08031 

08073 

08007 


34 

Self Catering / Camping and Caravaning 


WINDY BANK 

★★ 

MAP REF B4 

MIDDLE COTTAGE 

★★★★ 

MAP REF D2 

SAMPSONS MILL 

★★★ 

MAP REF B3 

COTTAGE AT 

ROOKERY PARK 

★★★★ 

MAP REF C2 

The Quay, Waldringfield, 

Woodbridge, IP12 4QZ 

T 01275 474472 

E routledge.court@btinternet.com 

Contact: Mrs R. Routledge 

The Court, Chapel Lane, 

Winford, BS40 8EU 

Six feet from the water’s edge, 

‘Windy Bank’ has truly panoramic 

views of the beautiful Deben 

estuary. This timber chalet forms 

a great base for a fun holiday for 

two to four persons. Fully equipped 

including linen and towels. 

Comprises living area, kitchen, 

shower room, bathroom 

and bedroom. Well behaved pets 

accepted. No smoking. Weekend 

breaks in low season. 



Mill Street, Westleton, 

Saxmundham, IP17 3BD 

T 01865 558596 

E richardwebster@ntlworld.com 

W www.suffolkcottage.net 

Set between Southwold and 

Aldeburgh, this beautifully restored 

cottage is on a quiet lane which leads 

out of Westleton towards Minsmere 

and the sea at Dunwich. It is light, 

airy, stylish and generously equipped. 

The south-facing conservatory/ 

dining-room is sunny and warm even 

in winter. Central heating, log-burning 

stove and parking nearby. Sleeps 3 

in 2 bedrooms. Downstairs cloakroom, 

dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV, DVD, 

mini-stereo, telephone. 



Mill Lane, Wickham Market, 

Woodbridge, IP13 0SF 

T 01728 746791 

F 01728 746791 

E sampsons.mill@ntlworld.com 

Contact: Gordon Turner 

17th Century converted smock mill. 

Personally maintained to high 

standard by owners. Unique, cosy 

accommodation ideal for two people. 

Kitchen, shower room, WC, circular 

beamed sitting room and comfortable 

sofabed. Galleried double bedroom 

with beams rising to conical shaped 

roof. En-suite WC/basin. Lovely views. 

Private patio, garden and parking. Ideal 

retreat, 5 minutes walk through quiet 

country lane to friendly church, shops, 

footpaths. Near Heritage Coast. Open 

all year. Regret no smokers or pets. 



Yoxford, Saxmundham, IP17 3HQ 

T 01728 668740 

F 01728 668102 

Convenient for the Heritage Coast 

(Southwold, Dunwich, Minsmere, 

Snape, Aldeburgh) and rural Suffolk. 

Attractively furnished. Spacious 

lounge/diner/kitchen (dishwasher, 

washing machine, dryer, microwave 

etc). Panoramic parkland views. 

Own grounds on 120 acre estate. 

Sleeps 4, one double, one twin. 

Large patio. Linen, heat, light 

included. Parking. 



08051 

08066 

08012 

08044 

CHAPEL BARN LODGES 

MAP REF D3 

Leiston Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5PE 

T 01473 682850 

F 01473 601500 

E enq@sandlings.co.uk 

W www.chapelbarnlodges.com 

A small development of 12 luxury lodges set in 7 acres of outstanding natural 

beauty, but just 1 1/2 miles from the seaside town of Aldeburgh. 

The lodges are available to purchase from £158,000, come fully furnished and 

complete with generous decking areas. 

Limited self catering available in 2008. Please call for details. 

08096 



Camping and Caravaning 


35 

WHITEARCH TOURING 

CARAVAN PARK 

★★★ 

MAP REF C2 

6/8 BERTH CARAVAN 

FELIXSTOWE 

Minimum Entry Requirement Assessed 

MAP REF B5 

BROADLAND HOLIDAY VILLAGE 

★★★★★ 

MAP REF C2 

Main Road, Benhall, 

Saxmundham, IP17 1NA 

T 01728 604646 

W www.caravancampingsites.co.uk 

Whitearch Touring Caravan Park, 

set in 14 1 /2 acres, 8 acres trees, 

1 acre fishing lake, 5 1 /2 acres of 

grassland with 50 hook up pitches, 

shower/WC facilities, small shop, 

laundry room, disabled facilities, 

tennis court, TV hook-ups, hair dryer. 

No male parties. No commercial 

vans. Last arrivals 8pm. 

Shop opening times: 

10.00am - 4.00pm; 7.00pm - 

8.00pm April to October. 

08097 

T 01284 767747 

F 01284 767747 

Contact: Mrs J. L. Phillips 

96 Queens Road, 

Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3EP 

Felixstowe Seafront Holiday Park. 

12 foot wide 6/8 berth caravan. 

Large living area with gas fire and 

colour TV. Fully equipped kitchen 

including gas cooker, fridge and 

microwave. Dining area, three 

bedrooms, shower and toilet. 

Privately owned. Quiet site. 

Available March - November. 

No pets. 


to £300 per week in high season 

including gas and electricity. 

08061 

Marsh Road, Oulton Broad, NR33 9JY 

T 01502 573033 F 01502 512681 

E info@broadlandvillage.co.uk W www.broadlandvillage.co.uk 

Currently holding Visit Britain’s highest grade of “5 stars” for holiday parks, our 

family run holiday village beside Oulton Broad has something for everyone. 

There is the peaceful, idyllic location, our indoor heated swimming pool, 

waterside clubhouse, plus our Hair, Health & Beauty Salon. We are close to the 

beach and various attractions. The perfect place to stay and discover the 

forgotten Broad. Accommodation comprises our new luxuriously appointed pine 

lodges, cosy brick built bungalows or modern caravans. NEW: a selection of our 

bungalows now have a private hot-tub - perfect for summer or winter. Open all 

year for holidays and short breaks. 

£ from £200 per week in low season to 

£760 per week in high season. 

08071 

FOREST CAMPING 

★★★ 

MAP REF C3 

Tangham Campsite, 

Rendlesham Forest, 

Woodbridge, IP12 3NF 

T 01394 450707 

E admin@forestcamping.co.uk 

W www.forestcamping.co.uk 

Contact: Mrs C. M. Lummis 

A spacious, level, well drained caravan 

and campsite with electric hook-ups. 

Shop and play area available on-site. 

Situated in the centre of Forestry 

Commission land and within an Area 

of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

Excellent base for relaxing, walking, 

cycling and bird watching within the 

forest itself and within the surrounding 

attractive countryside and along 

nearby rivers and coast. Close to the 

renowned Sutton Hoo. Member of the 

EET and BH & HPA. Off B1084 road. 

Open Easter 2008 - 31st October. 

£ from £12.50 per night in low season 

to £13.50 per night in high season. 

08127 


36 

Camping and Caravaning 


● Set in 30 acres of beautiful woodland, we have 

our own private stairway to the beach. 

● Full facilities for camping, touring caravans and 

self catering. Apartments and cottages available 

throughout the year. 

● Stunning holiday lodges for sale. 

● Our facilities include on-site freehouse pub serving 

good food, with childrens menu always available. 

● Finalist in 2006 Tourism in Suffolk for Best Holiday 

and Caravan Park. Gold award in 2006 for 

David Bellamy Conservation Awards. 

● Suffolk Tourism Partnership Caravan Park of the 

Year 2007. 

08116 



Where To Go 


37 

BAWDSEY RADAR STATION 

EASTON FARM PARK 

BEACON RALLY KARTS LTD 

KINGPIN BOWLING CENTRE 

MAP REF C4 

QUALITY ASSURED VISITOR ATTRACTION 

MAP REF B2 

MAP REF B4 

MAP REF B4 

The Transmitter Block, 

Bawdsey, IP12 3AT 

T 07821 162879 

E info@bawdseyradargroup.co.uk 

W www.bawdseyradargroup.co.uk 

The Transmitter Block was featured 

in the BBC2 Restoration series. 

Come and visit ‘The Magic Ear’ - an 

exhibition about the history of Radar. 

In 1937, Bawdsey was the first of 

the Chain Home Radar stations that 

played a crucial role in the Battle of 

Britain. For information on 2008 

opening times, contact us. 

“Helping ensure that our history 

stays on the radar” 

Registered Charity 1106009 

Easton, Woodbridge, IP13 0EQ 

T 01728 746475 

F 01728 747861 

E fiona@eastonfarmpark.co.uk 

W www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk 

For a fun-filled family day out, come 

and meet the animals at Easton Farm 

Park. Feed the goats, and ride around 

on pedal tractors and go-karts. Free 

pony rides and hug-a-bunny every 

day. Indoor soft playbarn and 

adventure playground. Gift shop and 

riverside cafe. Stay in one of our four 

star self-catering cottages. 

Opens: 

9th - 17th Feb 10.30am - 4pm, 

15th Mar - 14th Sep 10.30am - 6pm, 

25th Oct - 2nd Nov 10.30am - 4pm. 

December - winter wonderland. 

Please check website for admission 

prices and special events programme. 

Bealings Road, Martlesham, 

Woodbridge, IP12 4RP 

T 0845 6441592 

E info@beaconrallykarts.co.uk 

W www.beaconrallykarts.co.uk 

For the ultimate off-road Karting 

experience. Enjoy the thrill of our 3 

large outdoor tracks with computer 

lap times. Ideal for individuals, parties 

and corporate entertainment. Ages 5 

to 75 years. Safety clothing supplied. 

Bookings 7 days a weeks from 10am 

to dusk. 

Arrive And Drive open 10am to 4pm 

weekends, bank holidays and school 

holidays. All weather permitting. 

Gloster Road, 

Martlesham Heath, IP5 3RJ 

T 01473 611111 

F 01473 611384 

E info@kingpinbowling.co.uk 

W www.kingpinbowling.co.uk 

Tenpin Bowling Centre with 24 

computerised lanes. Centre has 

licensed bar and snack food bar. 

All lanes have optional bumpers for 

children. Centre is air conditioned 

with free on-site parking. Lanes can 

be reserved by telephoning 01473 

611111. Open every day expect 

Christmas day from 10.00am. 

Special offers for family bowling. 

08093 

08002 

08018 

08003 

THE SPA PAVILION 

THEATRE & RESTAURANT 

LONG SHOP MUSEUM 

MAP REF D2 

MAP REF C2 

Undercliff Road West, 

Felixstowe, IP11 2DX 

T 01394 282957 (restaurant) 

T 01394 282126 (box office) 

E boxoffice@thespapavilion.com 

W www.thespapavilion.org 

Theatre ~ Bar 

Functions ~ Restaurant 

Open all year round with 

entertainment to suit all tastes 

and ages. 

Licensed restaurant and bar with 

wonderful sea views. 

Celebrate your own special 

occasion here. Call the restaurant 

for details on 01394 282957. 

Main Street, Leiston, IP16 4ES 

T 01728 832189 

F 01728 832189 

E longshop@care4free.net 

W www.longshop.care4free.net 

Come and discover Leiston’s unique 

history and visit the home of the 

Garrett Collection. An award winning 

museum housed on the original 

Garrett works site including the 

Grade II* listed Long Shop, built in 

1852 as the first production line for 

portable steam engines. 200 years 

of local, social and industrial history. 

6 exhibition halls, resource centre, 

picnic garden and gift shop. 

Dates open: 1 April to 31 October 

Open: Monday to Saturday 10.00am 

- 5.00pm, Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm. 

08131 

08085 



38 

Where To Go 


Sun Spot of the East Coast 

The resort is home to the Spa Pavilion Theatre, which has a variety of shows ranging from 

ballet, musicals, an annual drama festival, and pantomimes. 

There is a good selection of amusements and children’s activities along the seafront, 

including indoor and outdoor adventure golf, miniature train rides and a boating lake, 

and the traditional seaside assortment of slot machines and indoor amusements. 

The Pier is home to a small café, prize bingo and a bowling alley as well as slot machines, 

whilst there is an outdoor children’s play park at Manning’s and a host of new attractions 

and rides for children on the Ocean Amusements site. 

From Felixstowe Ferry you can take a ferry across the estuary to Bawdsey, the home of 

Radar.There are many interesting walks along this stretch of coast and the area is ideal for 

bird watching. Recuperate at the café with its excellent fish and chips.The Ferry lies at the 

Southern end of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

Landguard Peninsula is home to a nature reserve, 16th Century fort, and Felixstowe 

Museum as well as a foot ferry that links Felixstowe to Shotley and Harwich.The Viewpoint 

is very popular with residents and visitors and you can watch the biggest container ships 

and cruise liners in the world going in and out of the Ports of Harwich and Felixstowe. 

Images credited to Suffolk Coastal Services 

www.visitfelixstowe.co.uk 

www.felixstowechamber.co.uk 

LANDGUARD FORT 

MAP REF B5 

SUFFOLK COASTAL SPORT AND LEISURE CENTRES 

Viewpoint Road, Felixstowe, IP11 3TW 

T 07749 695523 

W www.landguard.com 

Guarding the Orwell Estuary since the mid 16th century, Landguard Fort has 

a long, rich history, including being the last English fort to repel a full-scale 

invasion attempt by Dutch forces in 1667. Many structural improvements 

- especially by Victorian engineers. Owned and restored by English Heritage. 

Open daily by Landguard Fort Trust between April and October 10am - 5pm 

with free audio tours. 

£ Please check website for admission prices and special events programme. 

08123 

Suffolk Coastal Leisure Community Association 

Felixstowe Leisure Centre 

Features a 25m pool, state of the art fitness suites, activity hall, bowls hall, 

soft play area, health suite featuring sauna, steam room and sunbed, and café. 

Telephone for further information 01394 670411 

www.felixstoweleisurecentre.co.uk 

Brackenbury Sports Centre, Felixstowe 

Multi purpose sports hall, squash courts, all weather area, activity hall for 

trampolining and gymnastics.Telephone for further information: 01394 270278. 

Deben Pool, Woodbridge 

25m pool, fitness suite, sauna. Telephone for further information: 01394 384763. 

Leiston Leisure Centre 

25m pool, multi purpose sports hall, fitness suite, soft play area, all weather 

area, squash courts, activity hall and health suite including sauna and sunbeds. 

Telephone for further information: 01728 830364. 

08119 



Where To Go 


39 

LADY FLORENCE RIVER 

CRUISE RESTAURANT 

MAP REF C3 

SNAPE MALTINGS 

MAP REF C3 

SNAPE MALTINGS 

CONCERT HALL 

MAP REF C3 

Orford Quay, Orford, IP12 2NU 

T 07831 698298 

E lady-flo@keme.co.uk 

W www.lady-florence.co.uk 

Calm water river cruises from Orford, 

with fine dining aboard. Sail past 

National Trust’s Orford Ness, RSPB’s 

Havergate and Aldeburgh. Morning 

brunches, a la carte lunches, summer 

dinners and Autumn cocktail sunsets. 

Imaginative menus with fresh local 

produce. Choose aboard. Full bar. 

Informative commentary. Maximum 

12 passengers. All year including 

Christmas day, regardless of weather 

and tides. Smoking allowed on deck. 

Snape, Nr Aldeburgh, IP17 1SR 

T 01728 688303 T 01728 688930 

E info@snapemaltings.co.uk W www.snapemaltings.co.uk 

Snape Maltings is a unique collection of Victorian buildings over 7 acres set 

amidst breath-taking scenery beside the River Alde. The buildings are filled with 

a mix of shops, galleries and featured exhibitions. The Granary Tea Shop serves 

home made cakes, sandwiches and rolls with an emphasis on local produce 

throughout the menu. The Plough & Sail Public House is situated on the 

frontage of The Maltings with local ales and serving lunch and dinner. 

Snape Maltings is an inspiring location which hosts a monthly Farmers Market 

along the quay, river trips and RSPB guided walks along the Alde Estuary. 

Open daily from 10.00am with FREE car parking. Guide dogs welcome. 

Snape, Nr Aldeburgh, IP17 1SP 

T 01728 687110 

F 01728 687120 

E boxoffice@aldeburgh.co.uk 

W www.aldeburgh.co.uk 

Set amidst breath-taking scenery 

by the River Alde, Snape Maltings 

Concert Hall is home to a year-round 

programme of concerts, including 

The Aldeburgh Festival in June and 

the Snape Proms in August. 

The concert hall (capacity 832) 

and restaurant may be hired for 

private events. 

2008 Events: 

June 13–29 - 61st Aldeburgh Festival 

August 1–31 - Snape Proms 

08039 

08111 

08004 

THORPENESS WINDMILL 

VISITOR CENTRE 

MAP REF D2 

Uplands Road, Thorpeness, 

Leiston, IP16 4NQ 

T 01394 384948 

F 01394 384948 

E mail@suffolkcoastandheaths.org 

W www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org 

This working mill dates from 1803 

and is a visitor centre for Suffolk 

Coast and Heaths Area of 

Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). 

Previously used to pump water to 

the water tower now known as 

The House in the Clouds. The mill 

contains information about the 

AONB, the mill and Thorpeness. 

No parking available. 

Open from Easter weekend 2008. 

Opening times vary. Group tours by 

arrangement. Free entry but 

donations are welcome. 

The Mill is run on behalf of Suffolk 

County Council. 

08122 

RSPB MINSMERE 

NATURE RESERVE 

MAP REF D2 

Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3BY 

T 01728 648281 

F 01728 648770 

E minsmere@rspb.org.uk 

W www.rspb.org.uk 

Look for Avocets, Bitterns and Marsh 

Harriers in Spring, Red Deer in 

Autumn and Winter wildfowl. Two 

nature trails and eight bird watching 

hides. Guided walks all year and 

regular family activities. Visitor 

centre with gift shop and tea room. 

Family activity packs available. 

Binocular hire. 

Open daily, except Christmas Day 

and Boxing Day, 9.00am to dusk. 

RSPB members free. Admission 

charges for non members. 

08006 

EAST SUFFOLK LINES 

Ipswich to Lowestoft including through services to London. 

The railway between Ipswich and Lowestoft has 

long been known as the East Suffolk Line. The line 

links Lowestoft and the market towns in East 

Suffolk with Ipswich. 

Woodbridge is a delightful Suffolk town, with its 

Tide Mill and award-winning floral displays. It has 

an unrivalled selection of local shops, and many 

wonderful places to eat and drink. 

Nearby Melton’s station offers access to good 

walking along the river Deben and the surrounding 

countryside, and is near to Sutton Hoo. 

Wickham Market station is in the village of Campsea 

Ashe, and is close to Easton Farm Park. 

Saxmundham is a small market town with good 

connections for Aldeburgh and Leiston. 

Darsham station has connections by Coastlink to 

both Minsmere and Dunwich. 

www.eastsuffolkline.com www.onerailway.com 

08129 



40 

Where To Go 


08063 

King 

of the 

Castles! 

ORFORD CASTLE 

• Discover one of England’s 

most complete and unusual 

keeps. It is a warren of 

passageways and chambers, 

with spectacular views over 

Orford Ness. 

• Be transported back to the 

former glory of this medieval 

royal fortress with our 

fascinating audio tour. 

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE 

• Visit this magnificent 12th century 

fortress and discover the castle’s 

fascinating past through themed 

trails and a lively audio tour. 

• From spring 2008 visitors will be 

able to see a new exhibition in the 

Poorhouse highlighting the major 

events in the castle's history through 

audiovisual displays and interactive 

games for all the family. 

Look out for great family events throughout the year. 

Orford Castle, 

Orford, IP12 2ND 

Tel. 01394 450472 

Framlingham Castle, 

Framlingham, IP13 9BP 

Tel. 01728 724189 

Call 0870 333 1181 for details 

or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk 

Days out worth talking about 

A remnant of the once extensive Sandlings 

Heaths and one of Suffolk’s most important 

nature conservation areas. Excellent walks, 

shop, tea room and self catering 

accommodation at the Coastguard Cottages 

(call 0870 458 4422 for a brochure). 

Sea watch, the cetacean viewing centre. 

Car park: £4 (NT members free) 

Dogs must be on a lead. Dog-free family 

area on beach. 

Tel: 01728 648505/1 

Ref:D2 

The largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe 

with important plant communities and bird 

colonies. The Ness was a secret military site 

from 1913 until the mid 1980s. Access is by 

ferry from Orford Quay. There is a five mile 

walking route with information and displays. 

Adult £6.50, child £3.25 

NT members pay for ferry only - adult £3.70, 

child £1.85 

Tel: 01728 648024 (infoline) 

Ref:C3 

Get close to one of the most important 

archaeological finds in Britain, the Anglo- 

Saxon royal ship burial site at Sutton Hoo. 

The Exhibition tells a compelling story of Anglo- 

Saxon pagan kings, treasure and warriors. 

Restaurant, shop, children’s play area, guided 

tours, estate walks and special events. New for 

2008: Life and death of a kingdom: East Anglia 

500-869AD. Suffolk Tourism Awards 2007: 

Winner Best Large Attraction. 

Adult £6.20, child £3.20, family £15.70 

NT members free. 

Tel: 01394 389700 / 737 

Ref:B3 



Events to Enjoy 

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JANUARY 

1 Viennese Concert, Woodbridge 

FEBRUARY 

29-2 Aldeburgh Literary Festival 

MARCH 

21-23 Aldeburgh Music Easter Festival www.aldeburgh.co.uk/events 

21-24 Easter Fair, Felixstowe 

APRIL 

MAY 

3-5 tbc French Market, Felixstowe 

4 Historic Vehicle Rally, Felixstowe www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk 

5 tbc Horse Show, Woodbridge www.woodbridge-horse-show.org.uk 

18 Woodbridge 10K and junior races 

23-26 Spring Fair, Felixstowe 

25-26 Framlingham Gala 

24-31 Drama Festival, Felixstowe 

31-1 Suffolk Folk Festival 

28-29 Suffolk Show www.suffolkshow.co.uk 

JUNE 

1-30 Suffolk Open Studios www.suffolkopenstudios.co.uk 

8 Woodbridge Regatta 

13-29 61st Aldeburgh Festival www.aldeburgh.co.uk/events 

20-6 Arts Framlingham www.artsframlingham.org 

21-22 Suffolk Game & Country Fair, 

Glemham Hall 

www.fenlandfairs.com/suffolk 

JULY 

5-6 Felixstowe Fuschia Festival 

6-13 East of England Tennis, Felixstowe myweb.tiscali.co.uk/carlbaldwintennis 

18-20 Latitude www.latitudefestival.co.uk 

29-30 Aldeburgh Summer Theatre www.southwoldtheatre.org 

AUGUST 

1-31 Snape Proms www.aldeburgh.co.uk/events 

1-25 Aldeburgh Summer Theatre www.southwoldtheatre.org 

8-10 Felixstowe Carnival and Fair www.felixstowecarnival.org 

10 Walberswick Crabbing Competition www.walberswick.ws/crabbing 

16-18 Aldeburgh Carnival and Regatta 

21-22 Thorpeness Regatta and Fireworks 

23 Hot Rod and Classic 

Vehicle Rally, Felixstowe www.rodandcustom.co.uk/nationals 

SEPTEMBER 

7 tbc Art on the Prom, Felixstowe www.artontheprom.org 

13-14 Heritage Open Days 

13-14 Maritime Woodbridge 

OCTOBER 

tbc Britten Festival, Snape Maltings www.aldeburgh.co.uk/events 

24-1 Saxmundham Arts Festival 

www.saxmundham.org/news/artsfestival.html 

NOVEMBER 

7-9 Aldeburgh Poetry Festival www.thepoetrytrust.org 

DECEMBER 

tbc Snape Maltings Christmas Concert www.aldeburgh.co.uk/events 

6 Christmas Street Fair, Woodbridge 

EVENTS CONTACTS 

Snape Maltings Events 

Landguard Fort Events 

English Heritage Events 

National Trust Events 

Easton Farm Park Events 

www.aldeburgh.co.uk/events 

www.landguard.com 

www.english-heritage.org.uk 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk 

Tel: 01728 687110 

Tel: 07749 695523 

Tel: 0870 333 1181 

Tel: 0870 458 4000 

Tel: 01728 746475 

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that this information is accurate, we cannot accept responsibility for any changes, errors or omissions, which may have 

occurred. Please check details and dates of events at the nearest Tourist Information Centre - telephone numbers are on page 2 



42 

Useful Information 

SUFFOLK COAST 

We have made every effort to ensure that the 

standard of accommodation featured in this 

guide is accurate. All establishments are 

inspected by the VisitBritain or the AA. 

However, whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information is 

accurate, Suffolk Coastal District Council and its contractors cannot accept 

responsibility for any error or omission which may have occurred. The Council has 

accepted advertisements in good faith and the Council or its contractors are not held 

responsible for any error or omission made by the advertiser. It is now our policy to 

ensure that materials used in the production of this guide originate from forests 

which are correctly managed and maintained. 

Published by Suffolk Coastal District Council 

Melton Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 1AU Telephone 01394 383789 

Designed and Produced by 

Dual Creative Limited www.dualcreative.co.uk 

Photographic studies within this brochure by 

Dual Creative, Alan Blair, Nick Catling, W Croft 

N.T.P.L., S.C.S. and Suffolk Coastal District Council. 

In the unlikely event of complaints regarding your 

stay at any of the establishments within this guide, 

please in the first instance, contact the establishment concerned. 



Tasty Suffolk 

YOURS TO DISCOVER 

43 

Even the words ‘Tasty Suffolk’ sound delicious! 

Whilst you’ll come across a few household names, 

many producers will be noted for their quality products 

within food and drink enthusiast circles, on a regional 

basis or even in their local area. 

Suffolk Farmers’ Markets 

Photos from Suffolk Tourism Partnership 

You’ll find unsung local food heroes going about 

their business with dedication and passion. And 

before you leave to return home don’t forget to 

stop at a farmers' market or farm shop to buy 

some Suffolk produce so that the memory of 

your visit lingers a little longer in your senses... 

Local produce isn't simply about eating 

and drinking, it encapsulates local cultural 

distinctiveness, industrial skill, the broader 

environment and an enjoyable leisure 

experience. 

Experiencing locally produced food and drink 

which is distinctive to the area you've come to 

visit really does add something special to your 

holiday or day trip. 

The landscapes of the county really do 

influence the variety and quality of food and 

drink produced. The coastline and inland 

waterways provide great quality fresh fish and 

shell fish. Oysters for example are grown along 

certain stretches of the coast where the 

growing conditions are more favourable. 

A range of vegetables is produced in key 

areas where the fertile soils are evident; 

the sandy soil in some parts enables the 

growing of asparagus where drainage is vital. 

This has also led to a concentration of small 

vineyards producing award winning English wines 

whose yield and quality improves year on year. 

Pastures and grazing land throughout the 

county host dairy cattle herds whose milk is 

used in a wide range of diary products, 

including the production of ice cream, crème 

fraiche and cheeses, whilst the presence of 

beef cattle is evident and a greater awareness 

in rare breeds has led to a great deal of 

interest in the native Red Poll breed. The 

breeding of pigs is extremely evident in the 

county and this serves to endure the fine 

reputation of Suffolk hams and bacon. The 

forest and woodlands provide a range of 

succulent wild game meat and is ‘a must try’. 

Aldeburgh 

Aldeburgh Parish Church Hall 

20 October, 17 November & 15 December 

John Burch: 01728 453637 (TIC) 

Easton Farm Park 

Easton, Nr Wickham Market 

4th Saturday monthly (3rd Sat in Dec) 

9.00am - 1.00pm 

Jill Kerr: 01728 746475 

info@eastonfarmpark.co.uk 

www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk 

Halesworth 

Holton Village Hall, Nr Halesworth 

2nd Saturday monthly 

9.00am - 1.00pm 

Lottie Barbour: 01986 798099 

lbarbour@zoom.co.uk 

Jimmy's Farm 

Wherstead, Nr Ipswich 

1st Saturday monthly: 10.00am - 2.00pm 

Nicki: 01473 601770 

nikki@essexpigcompany.com 

www.essexpigcompany.com 

Snape Maltings Riverside Market 

1st Saturday monthly: 9.30am - 12.30pm 

Alesha Gooderham 01728 688303 

info@snapemaltings.co.uk 

www.snapemaltings.co.uk 

Woodbridge 

Woodbridge Community Centre 

2nd & 4th Saturday's monthly 

9.00am - 1.00pm 

Victoria Farrow: 01473 210634 

vhfarrow@hotmail.com 



44 

Gradings and Symbols Explained 

SUFFOLK COAST 

All the accommodation featured in this guide has been quality assessed by either Visitbritain or the AA, or has recently 

applied for a rating and is awaiting assessment. Please be aware that ratings may change throughout the year. 

Properties are visited by trained assessors who award a quality score for every aspect of the experience, including the 

comfort of the bed, the quality of the breakfast and dinner and, most importantly, the cleanliness as well as the warmth 

of the welcome. Look out for the Visitbritain Gold and Silver awards and the AA Red or Gold Stars, which recognise 

exceptional quality at all levels, and businesses who “go the extra mile”. 

Enjoy England ratings made easy 

★ 

Simple, practical, no frills 

★★ 

Well presented and well run 

★★★ 

Good level of quality and comfort 

★★★★ 

Excellent standard throughout 

★★★★★ 

Exceptional with a degree of luxury 

One to Five Star Rating 

(Small to Medium 

sized Hotels) 

One to Five Star Rating 

(Guest Accommodation) 

Red Stars recognise the very 

best establishments within the 

3,4 and 5 star category. 

AA Merit % Score 

In addition to the Star rating, each hotel is 

given an AA Merit Score as a percentage. This 

indicates the level of quality achieved within 

each Star rating, which helps you to compare 

hotels with the same number of Stars. 

★ AA Inspectors' Choice 

These hotels stand out as the very best in 

the UK and the Republic of Ireland, 

regardless of style. The selected Inspectors' 

Choice hotels are identified by red Stars. 

★ Highly Commended 

AA inspectors determine a quality score as a 

percentage to cover all aspects of a guest 

accommodation, including service. The score 

is then represented as a one - to five-Star 

rating. Yellow Stars indicate that an 

establishment is within the upper 10% 

of the quality score range for a three-, 

four- or a five-Star guest accommodation. 

U Unconfirmed rating 

A hotel or guest accommodation may have 

an 'Unconfirmed' symbol because their Star 

rating has not been confirmed. This may be 

due to a change of ownership or because 

the establishment has only recently joined 

the AA rating scheme. 

A AA Associate recognition 

Establishments inspected and rated by 

VisitBritain, VisitScotland or VisitWales 

can pay to belong to the AA Associate 

Hotel/Guest Accommodation Scheme. 

You can be confident that all AA 

Associate-recognised establishments 

have Star ratings that meet the common 

quality standards. 

Pennant ratings 

for campsites and caravan parks 

Campsites and caravan parks are rated by 

AA inspectors on a five-point scale. The 

Pennant ratings increase with the quality 

and variety of facilities a park offers. 

The AA Pennant rating is only based on 

the touring pitches and the facilities at 

campsites and caravan parks. 

Suffolk Breakfast Initiative 

Suffolk has a great tradition 

of pig farming and even 

today it is estimated that 20% of the UK’s pork 

originates from the county. The Suffolk Breakfast 

Initiative has been developed to recognise our 

food and farming heritage. Look out for 

hospitality businesses displaying the logo as 

you’ll be sure of a Tasty Suffolk experience. 

Rose Awards 2008 

The English Tourism Council’s annual 

Rose Awards highlight and promote 

selected high quality holiday caravan 

parks that also provide a good proportion 

of first class caravan holiday homes for hire. 

How to be Suffolk Coast’s 

favourite sort of visitor! 

Help us reduce, 

re-use and recycle! 

We take our recycling 

pretty seriously in Suffolk, 

so it would be great if you 

can help us by doing your 

bit where possible. By 

placing litter in bins or 

taking it home to recycle 

helps keep the area more 

pleasurable for others. 

1 

Can you car-less 

2 

when you visit? 

Exploring locally can be great 

fun, so why not consider walking 

or cycling – it’s good for you 

and the environment. When 

getting out and about, try using 

the bus or the train – you’ll 

be able to enjoy the 

views much more 

that way. 



YOURS TO DISCOVER 

45 

Rosette awards for restaurants 

AA inspectors annually award Rosettes to restaurants for the quality of their food. Most 

Star-rated hotels have their own restaurants and we also inspect these. Not all receive an 

AA Rosette award, but they will generally serve enjoyable food of a reasonable standard. 

Excellent restaurants that stand out in 

their local area. The food is prepared 

with care, understanding and skill, using 

good-quality ingredients. 

The best local restaurants, offering higher 

standards and better consistency. Greater 

precision is apparent in the cooking, and 

there is obvious attention to the quality 

and selection of ingredients. 

Three Rosettes are awarded to outstanding 

restaurants that demand recognition well 

beyond the local area. The highest quality 

ingredients receive sympathetic treatment, 

and there is consistent timing, seasoning, 

National Accessible Scheme 

and judgement of flavour combinations. You 

can expect excellent and intelligent service, 

and a well-chosen wine list. 

Four Rosettes highlight cooking that 

demands national recognition. Dishes 

demonstrate intense ambition, a passion for 

excellence, superb technical skills and 

remarkable consistency. An appreciation of 

culinary traditions is combined with a desire 

for exploration and improvement. 

The food at a five-Rosette restaurant stands 

comparison with the best in the world. It is 

highly individual, benefits from breathtaking 

culinary skills, and sets the standards to 

which others aspire. There will also be a 

knowledgeable and distinctive wine list. 

Accommodation that displays one of the signs shown below are committed to accessibility. 

When you see one of the symbols, you can be sure that the accommodation has been thoroughly 

inspected against demanding criteria. VisitBritain has a variety of accessible accommodation in its 

schemes, and the different accessible ratings will help you to choose the one that best suits your needs. 

Mobility 1 - Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but 

would benefit from points of fixtures and fittings to aid balance. 

Mobility 2 - Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that 

may need to use a wheelchair some of the time. 

Mobility 3 - Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and 

transfers unaided to and from the wheelchair in a seated position. 

Mobility 4 - Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair in a seated 

position. They can require personal/ mechanical assistance to aid transfer (eg carer, hoist). 

Key to Symbols 

We have private parking 

We are licensed 

We accept children 

Guest lift 

Shops nearby 

Golf 

Ironing facilities 

We have colour TV’s 

We have a DVD player 

Credit cards accepted 

Lounge for residents’ use 

Conference facilities 

Showers 

Fishing 

Clothes Washing Facilities 

Smoking permitted 

No smoking 

We provide vegetarian meals 

Wireless enabled (broadband internet) 

Dogs permitted 

Dishwasher 

Swimming pool 

Linen for hire 

Linen provided 

We provide an evening meal/on site catering 

Tea/Coffee making facilities in bedroom 

Open over Christmas/New Year 

Can accommodate wheelchair users 

(Please telephone to check facilities) 

Garden 

Electric Hook-up (Camping only) 

Childrens play area 

Toilets available 

Radio 

Walkers Welcome 

Cyclists Welcome 

3 4 5 

other local services during 

Go local, it’s 

miles better! 

It’s all about local distinctiveness. 

Experiencing local food and drink 

in a friendly local restaurant or 

pub really does add something 

special to your visit. You won’t be 

far from a farmers’ market or 

farm shop and be sure to use 

your visit. 

Seasonal outlook... 

Visiting during off peak periods 

often adds to your enjoyment; you’ll 

be able to get out and about with 

greater ease, see more of the 

Suffolk Coastal area and have more 

choice. Tourist Information Centres 

have lots of great ideas on what 

to do, so please make a 

point of using them. 

CONNECT! 

Connect to the landscape you’ve 

come to see by supporting the 

CONNECT project which serves to 

support a range of environmental 

and conservation projects on the 

Suffolk Coast. Please use the 

countryside code and 

of course enjoy 

your visit! 



46 

Questionnaire 

SUFFOLK COAST, YOURS TO DISCOVER 

SUFFOLK COASTAL HOLIDAY GUIDE 2008 

Thank you for taking time to complete this questionnaire, please return it to: 

Community and Economic Services, Suffolk Coastal District Council, Melton Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1AU 

1. How did you obtain your copy of this brochure? 

From a Tourist Information Centre ■ Responded to advert ■ 

Internet ■ Other, please specify: ................................. 

2. If you obtained your copy from a Tourist Information Centre, 

please state which one. 

........................................................................... 

3. In which month did you obtain the brochure? 

Jan ■ 1 Feb ■ 2 Mar ■ 3 Apr ■ 4 

May ■ 5 June ■ 6 Jul ■ 7 Aug ■ 8 

Sept ■ 9 Oct ■ 10 Nov ■ 11 Dec ■ 12 

4. Which, if any, describes the reasons why you obtained the brochure? 

To decide between different destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 

To book holiday accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 

To decide which part of the area to visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 

To decide on places to visit and things to do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 

5. Have you visited Suffolk Coastal in the past? Yes ■ No ■ 

6. Which of the following best describes you? 

Already decided to visit the area prior to seeing the brochure ........■ 

Visiting/have visited the area as a result of seeing the brochure ......■ 

I will not be visiting the area in the next 12 months 

- if not visiting please go to question 16 ........................ ■ 

7. Do you plan to visit Suffolk Coastal area in: 

2008 ■ 2009 ■ 2010 ■ 

8. In which month(s) do you plan to visit? 

Jan ■ 1 Feb ■ 2 Mar■ 3 Apr ■ 4 

May ■ 5 June ■ 6 Jul ■ 7 Aug■ 8 

Sept ■ 9 Oct ■ 10 Nov ■ 11 Dec ■ 12 

9. How long in advance of your visit did you/are you likely to make 

your booking? (If you are not sure please estimate) 

Less than 2 weeks in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 1 

2-4 weeks in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 2 

5-8 weeks in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 3 

9-12 weeks in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 4 

Over 3 months in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 5 

Will not make a booking in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 6 

10. How many nights do you plan to stay? 

(If you are not sure please estimate). 

1 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 1 2 - 3 . . . . . . . ■ 2 3 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . ■ 3 

5 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 4 8 - 10 . . . . . . ■ 5 11+ . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 6 

11. What was/will be the main purpose of the visit? 

Holiday 4+ nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 1 

Short break 1-3 nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 2 

Day visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 3 

Visiting friends/relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 4 

Business conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 5 

12. Did this guide make you want to visit? Yes ■ No ■ 

13. Including yourself, how many will there be in your party? 

Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

14. What type of accommodation did you/do you plan to stay in? 

Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 1 Guest house/B&B . . . . . . . . ■ 2 

Self Catering . . . . . . . . . ■ 3 Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 4 

Caravan/camping . . . . . ■ 5 With Friends/Family . . . . . . ■ 6 

Other, please specify: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

15. In which area do you plan to stay? 

Aldeburgh ■ 1 Felixstowe ■ 2 Woodbridge ■ 4 

Framlingham/Saxmundham ■ 3 Other 

16. Which are of greatest interest to you? 

Walking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 1 Boating/Sailing . . . . . . . . . ■ 2 

Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 3 Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 4 

Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 5 Historic sites . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 6 

Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 7 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 8 

Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 9 Bird-watching . . . . . . . . . . ■ 10 

Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 11 Music/Concerts . . . . . . . . . ■ 12 

Touring by car . . . . . . . . . . ■ 13 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

17. How would you rate the following aspects of this brochure? 

V Good Good Average Poor V Poor 

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Ease of use ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 

Range of accommodation ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 

Range of events/things to do ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 

Front cover ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 

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Introductory pages ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 

Maps ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 

18. Please indicate your age range: 

18-24 . . . ■ 1 25-34 . . . . . . ■ 2 35-44 . . . . . . ■ 3 

45-54 . . . ■ 4 55-65 . . . . . ■ 5 Over 65 . . . . ■ 6 

19. Which national newspaper do you read? 

Telegraph . . ■ 1 Guardian . . . . . ■ 2 Independent . . . . ■ 3 

Times . . . . . ■ 4 Mail . . . . . . . . ■ 5 Express . . . . . . . . ■ 6 

Mirror . . . . . ■ 7 Sun . . . . . . . . . ■ 8 Star . . . . . . . . . . . ■ 9 

Other . . . . . . . . . . 

20. Which national magazines do you read regularly? 

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21. Please tick box if you would like to receive a priority 

copy of Suffolk Coastal’s 2009 Holiday Guide: ..............■ 

22. What is your name? (PLEASE PRINT). 

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A140 

A 

A143 

B1116 

B 

B1123 

CRATFIELD 

C 

HALESWORTH 

D 

LOWESTOFT 

A1095 

SOUTHWOLD 

B1117 

HUNTINGFIELD 

B1116 

WALPOLE 

BRAMFIELD 

A144 

BLYTHBURGH 

A12 

WALBERSWICK 

B1125 

1 

A14 

B1107 

DEBENHAM 

B1078 

B1118 

SIBTON 

B1116 

DARSHAM 

A1120 

YOXFORD 

DENNINGTON 

BRUISYARD 

DUNWICH 

BADINGHAM 

A12 

WESTLETON 

SAXTEAD GREEN 

KELSALE 

MIDDLETON 

B1116 FRAMINGHAM 

THEBERTON 

CARLTON 

A1120 

CASTLE B1119 

SAXMUNDHAM 

EARL SOHAM 

SWEFFLING 

MINSMERE 

B1119 

FRAMLINGHAM 

KNODISHALL 

B1078 

KETTLEBURGH 

BENHALL 

LEISTON 

FRISTON 

ALDRINGHAM 

STRATFORD 

CRETINGHAM 

ST. ANDREW 

EASTON 

THORPENESS 

A1094 

LETHERINGHAM 

SNAPE 

WICKHAM 

BLAXHALL 

B1079 

IKEN 

CHARSFIELD MARKET 

TUNSTALL 

B1078 

PETTISTREE 

ALDEBURGH 

OTLEY 

CAMPSEA 

DALLINGHOO 

ASHE 

SUDBOURNE 

A12 

RENDLESHAM 

BREDFIELD 

EYKE 

B1077 

BURGH 

BUTLEY 

B1152 

B1079 UFFORD 

MELTON BROMESWELL RENDLESHAM 

GRUNDISBURGH 

FOREST 

ORFORD 

GREAT BEALINGS 

LITTLE BEALINGS WOODBRIDGE TANGHAM 

SUTTON HOO 

2 

3 

B1214 

IPSWICH 

A12 

WALDRINGFIELD 

B1083 

SHINGLE STREET 

AREA OF OUTSTANDING 

NATURAL BEAUTY (AONB) 

4 

A14 

NACTON 

CHELMONDISTON 

A14 

TRIMLEY 

ST. MARTIN 

TRIMLEY 

ST. MARY 

HARWICH 

FALKENHAM 

LANDGUARD 

BAWDSEY 

FELIXSTOWE 

How do I get to Suffolk Coastal? 

The A12 and A14 will take you right to the heart of the District. There are National 

Express and mainline rail services from London and the North. 

The East Suffolk Railway provides a scenic link from Ipswich to Lowestoft, 

and there is a branch line from Ipswich to Felixstowe. 

Visit www.nationalexpress.co.uk or www.nationalrail.co.uk for further information 

on timetables and prices. 

ABERDEEN 

GLASGOW 

EDINBURGH 

NEWCASTLE 

LEEDS 

MANCHESTER 

NORWICH 

BIRMINGHAM 

IPSWICH 

CARDIFF 

FELIXSTOWE 

LONDON 

5

Experience 

THE CHARM & TRANQUILLITY 

OF THE S UFFOLK C OAST 

With new and previously owned Holiday Homes from only £10,000, 

Lodges from only £95,000 and Park Homes from only £120,000. 

...AND DISCOVER THE SUPERB AMENITIES OF THIS UNIQUE REGION: 

Ideal for weekends, holidays or active retirement, our choice of Park & Holiday Homes offer three superb 

landscaped parks in extensive grounds located on Suffolk’s beautiful Heritage Coast. Facilities include clubs, 

family rooms, play areas, a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts and nature trails. 

The Moon & Sixpence Cakes & Ale Priory Park 

Waldringfield, Woodbridge, IP12 4PP 

Tel: 01473 736650 Fax: 01473 736270 

Email: info@moonandsixpence.eu 

www.moonandsixpence.eu 

Abbey Lane, Theberton, IP16 4TE 

Tel: 01728 831655 

Email: info@cakesandale.f25.com 

www.cakesandale.net 

Ipswich, IP10 0JT 

Tel: 01473 727393 

Email: jwl@priory-park.com 

www.priory-park.com 

New lodges and caravan holiday homes 

for sale with 7 and 10 1 /2 month season. 

Superbly landscaped terraced plots with 

tennis, petanque, basketball, volleyball and 

9 hole compact private golf course. Secure 

and secluded grounds with woods, lake and 

its own sandy beach. Including comfortable 

lounge, restaurant and shop within close 

range of Woodbridge. 

Holiday homes for sale in immaculate secure 

quiet parkland. Includes lounge bar and shop, 

hard tennis courts, a 5 acre recreation area 

and a golf driving range with practice nets. 

Wireless internet is available over the whole 

park and the location is ideal for cycling, 

walking, bird watching and dog walking. 

Close to Minsmere, Dunwich, Southwold, 

Aldeburgh and Snape. 

Fully residential park home bungalows, 

caravan and log cabin holiday homes for sale, 

all in an exclusive and private development 

with south-facing panoramic views over the 

beautiful River Orwell estuary. 

Set in 100 acres of wooded parkland and 

only 4 miles from Ipswich town centre. 

Includes a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, 

bar, restaurant and nature trails. 

Short stay touring sites available too!

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