A land of big skies, wide horizons, forest and marsh. Let’s start on the River Stour in the Dedham Vale…Constable Country. Suffolk’s greatest artist, John Constable, was born in East Bergholt. He was inspired by the stunning countryside, which is still much as it was. North to the architectural gem of Lavenham. With its 300 listed timber-framed houses, it has been described as ‘the most perfect of all English small towns’.
To the Suffolk coast – always under threat from the sea. Among its victims was Dunwich, the ancient capital of East Anglia…now just a hamlet. Aldeburgh also suffered and now hosts the world-famous Aldeburgh Music Festival.
Suffolk’s two castles were built in the 12th century. Orford guarded the coast, while Framlingham protected its strategic site further inland. Both offer fantastic views.
The county town of Ipswich has fine buildings that reflect its role in the wool trade of Tudor times. That enormous wealth also saw Suffolk’s many exquisite churches built.
Sutton Hoo, overlooking the River Deben, is one of the most important archaeological sites in England. The burial ground of Anglo-Saxon kings revealed fabulous gold treasure. An exhibition hall tells the story. More ancient history comes to life at the West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, built on the site of an original settlement.
And if you enjoy a flutter, do visit Newmarket…the home of British horseracing.
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Moated farmhouse set well back from the road
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500 year old beamed farmhouse
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A charming, historic property surrounded by 15 acres of farmland in the picturesque village of Witnesham
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Situated within the grounds of a former working mill and overlooking the stately mansion of Melford Hall
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Sensitive conversion of 17th century cart lodge
Holiday Cottage
Sensitive conversion of 17th century cart lodge
Holiday Cottage
Tastefully converted farm building
Holiday Cottage
Sensitive conversion of 17th century cart lodge
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Old vicarage in mature gardens
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Guesthouse near Addenbrooke’s Hospital
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Secluded country house in 20 acres of pasture
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A spacious ground floor suite with access to an undercover seating area and views across to the meadows, lovely for warm balmy evenings.
Holiday Cottage
Accommodation built on stilts, accessed by an outdoor staircase
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A characterful, self-catering, converted barn set in 12 acres
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B&B in annexe to farmhouse.
NEW – The Stables – B&B and partly self-catering annexe for 2
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Family run guest house in quiet central location
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Individual property tucked away in a quieter part of the village
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Farm guest house on arable farm set back from A1
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One bedroom cottage with open plan living area
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Two bedroom cottage, all on one level with polished hard wood floors throughout
Holiday Cottage
Ash Cottage is all on one level and equipped to a high standard
Holiday Cottage
A large cottage, all on one level and equipped to a high standard
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Grade II listed, characterful house in conservation area off the village green