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CHOOSESUFFOLKCOAST

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.

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.

ALDEBURGHHigh Street, Aldeburgh IP15 5AQ

01728 453637

[email protected]

FEL IXSTOWE91 Undercliff Road West,

Felixstowe IP11 2AE

01394 276770

[email protected]

WOODBRIDGEStation Buildings, Woodbridge IP12 4AJ

01394 382240

[email protected]

www.choosesuffolkcoastal.co.uk

Information

CONTENTSYours 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

YOURS TO

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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.

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.

CHOOSE SUFFOLKCOAST2008

Sutton Hoo

Inside Landguard Fort

Orford Castle

Framlingham Castle

...HISTORY AND HERITAGEDISCOVER...

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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.

Sutton Hoo


YOURS TO... SPORTS AND LEISURE

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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.

Snape Maltings

Latitude Festival

Maggi Hambling’s “Scallop”

...VIBRANT ART AND CULTUREDISCOVER...

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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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YOURS TO...INDULGE IN EATING OUT

Dunwich Beach

Country Walks

Walberswick

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...COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE


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, way-

marked 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.

DISCOVER...

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 world-

renowned 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.

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

...A SMALL SEASIDE TOWN WITH HUGE CHARM

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ALDEBURGHMoot Hall

Felixstowe Beach

Sea Defences

CHOOSE SUFFOLKCOAST2008 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.

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 long-

distance paths (Leaflets available from Tourist Information Centres).

...A TRADITIONAL RESORT FOR ALL THE FAMILY

POINTS OF INTEREST� Spa Pavilion Theatre� Independent Cinema� Local History Museum� Landguard Fort� Seafront Amusements� Tourist Information Centre� River Trips� Port Viewing Area� Nature Reserves

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FELIXSTOWE

Felixstowe PierAward Winning Beaches

Felixstowe Ferry

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.

Framlingham Castle

Inside Framlingham Castle Lanman Museum


POINTS OF INTEREST� Framlingham Castle� Lanman Museum� Saxtead Mill� Farm Park� Vineyards

...AT THE VERY HEART OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTRYSIDE

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FRAMLINGHAM

Orford Ness

Woodbridge Marina

The Tide MillButtrums WindmillWoodbridge Town Hall

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.

POINTS OF INTEREST� Tide Mill� Buttrums Windmill� Shire Hall Museum� Suffolk Punch Heavy Horse Museum� Sutton Hoo� Orford Castle� Orford Ness� Tourist Information Centre� River Trips� Rendlesham and Tunstall Forests� Riverside Theatre

...AN ATTRACTIVE & HISTORIC RIVERSIDE TOWN

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WOODBRIDGE

Premier HotelsO N T H E S U F F O L K CO A S T

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BEST WESTERN WHITE LION HOTEL

Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BJ01728 45272001728 [email protected]

The White Lion has the distinction of being Aldeburgh’s longest established hotel,established in 1563. Enjoying a premier seafront position, many of the roomshave superb seaviews. The White Lion’s AA Rosette Restaurant 1563 offersexcellent cuisine with local seafood and fish a speciality. This with efficient andfriendly service makes the hotel an ideal location for a relaxed and trulymemorable 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 differenttypes of rooms. All prices include full English breakfast.

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BRUDENELL HOTEL

The Parade, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BU01728 45207101728 [email protected]

The Brudenell is situated a step away from the beach in Aldeburgh. Many of thebedrooms enjoy magnificent views of the sea and the River Alde. Superior andDeluxe rooms (with a king size bed) for those special occasions.

The award winning AA Two Rosette restaurant with panoramic views of the seaspecialises 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 oralternatively a great base to explore the Heritage coast.

Our tariff varies throughout the year depending on the month you choose tovisit. The rates shown are the lowest and the highest for each of the differenttypes of rooms. All prices include full English breakfast.

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WENTWORTH HOTEL

Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BD01728 45231201728 [email protected]

The Wentworth Hotel stands overlooking the beach and the sea; Inside you willfind the style and comfort of a country house. Fresh flowers abound. There aretwo spacious and comfortable lounges with views of the beach and fishing boatsin the summer. In the winter, open fires invite you to relax safe from theelements outside. The Wentworth has 35 individual and contemporary bedrooms,many with superb seaviews. The elegant candlelit restaurant uses fresh andwherever possible, local produce and has been awarded two AA rosettes. The menus change on a daily basis. Outside on fine days, the two sea-facingterraces are sunny and sheltered places for morning coffee, a light lunch orafternoon 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.

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THORPENESS HOTEL, GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

Lakeside Avenue, Thorpeness, IP16 4NH01728 45217601728 [email protected]

Offering traditional hospitality throughout the year, the excellent facilities includethirty comfortable en-suite rooms, apartments, a relaxing bar, snooker room andlibrary, and a superb restaurant. The 18 hole heathland golf course has beencompared to Sunningdale and Woodhall Spa and offers a challenge for even theexperienced player. The nearby Country Club overlooks the beach and has twelveapartments, function and conference facilities and seven tennis courts. The hotelalso 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 inthe restaurant, or for a lighter meal the Terrace Bar serves snacks throughout theday and evening.

Golf break tariff - rates are per person per night for a minimum of two nightsand are inclusive of bed and breakfast, dinner and golf.

Apartment tariff - self catering accommodation. Guests may dine in the hotelrestaurant or bar and enjoy discounts on golf and tennis with the exception ofJuly and August.

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Yarmouth Road, Melton,Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1QW

Hotel, leisure, spa &golf at Ufford Park• 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 informationplease contact us on

0844 4771 826or visit our websitewww.uffordpark.co.uk

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SECKFORD HALL

Woodbridge, IP13 6NJ01394 38567801394 [email protected] www.seckford.co.uk

A romantic Elizabethan mansion set in 32 acres of landscaped gardens andwoodlands with sweeping lawns and willow-fringed lake. Personally supervisedby 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 adjacent18-hole golf course all create a feeling of relaxation for our guests. There are tworestaurants featuring fresh lobster and game from local farms, together with anextensive wine cellar.

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MARYGOLD��

Marygold is a house of greatcharacter and charm, two minuteswalk from the sea, and shops,restaurants, cafes, pubs, galleriesand the Jubilee Hall. Situated in aquiet street with easy parking, thecomfortable double and twin roomsare en-suite, with drink makingfacilities, satellite TV etc. We canarrange flexible breakfast, arrivaland departure times, and transportfrom Saxmundham railway station.

08124

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4 Beaconsfield Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5HF

01728 453323 01728 [email protected]

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THE TOLL HOUSE��

Luxury accommodation in a VictorianHouse, 10 minutes walk to towncentre, river and beach. 5 doublerooms, 2 twin rooms, all with en-suite, colour TV, tea and coffeemaking facilities. Bed and Breakfastaccommodation provided all year.

08106

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50 Victoria Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5EJ

01728 453239 [email protected]

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THE OAK��

A warm welcome awaits you at The Oak, which offers high qualityaccommodation with many extras.Double bedrooms with en-suiteshower rooms, fridge with fresh milk and water, TV, CD player/radio,tea/coffee making facilities, fullEnglish breakfast using mostlyorganic produce. Vegetarian options.Use of visitors lounge and patio frontgarden. Small well behaved dogswelcome. Off street parking.

08109

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111 Saxmundham Road,Aldeburgh, IP15 5JF

01728 453528/453503 01728 [email protected]

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SANVIV��

Bed and breakfast accommodationall year. Chalet bungalow in quietroad. Large twin room overlookingthe garden, with TV, tea/coffeemaking facilities, fridge for drinksand guests bathroom. Short walkto beach and shops. Car parking. Warm welcome always guaranteed.

08056

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59 Fairfield Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5JN

01728 453107T

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COLSTON HALL��

Emphasising quality and comfort, our oak beamed Elizabethan farmhouseprovides 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

08086

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Badingham, Nr Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 8LB 01728 638375 01728 [email protected] www.colstonhall.comWE

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HONEYPOT LODGE��

Set in an acre of quiet countryside, two miles from Saxmundham andSnape Maltings, we are ideally situatedfor you to visit all Suffolk Coastalattractions. Both our comfortable twin and double en-suite rooms are equipped with TVs, radios andtea/coffee making facilities. The diningroom overlooks the grounds andheated outdoor swimming pool, whichguests are welcome to enjoy duringthe summer months. We offer a warmwelcome and fine breakfasts. No singlenights at weekends in high season.

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Aldecar Lane, Benhall Green, Nr. Saxmundham, IP17 1HN


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MOAT BARN��

From the A12 Ipswich to Lowestoft,take road sign posted Bredfield. Followroad into village. Turn right at villagepump and continue through the village.Follow road through s-bend and youwill find Moat Barn 150 yards on yourleft. We pride ourselves on the superbfacilities offered to guests. Welcometray, bathrobes and complimentarybasket of toiletries. A choice of fullEnglish, healthy or vegetarian breakfastsavailable. A perfect central location toexplore the delights of Suffolk.

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Dallinghoo Road, Bredfield,Woodbridge, IP13 6BD

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MARSH COTTAGE��

An attractive cottage style housesituated down an idyllic lane whichleads nowhere except the lovelywater meadows of the River Deben.The cottage is beamed and there isa large and comfortable sitting roomfor the use of guests. In the summerthe large French windows open ontoan extensive and attractive garden.There are many walks in the area.

08083

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Low Road, Eyke, Woodbridge, IP12 2QF

01394 460203T

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DOG AND DUCK��

Dog and Duck is a 19th century inn.Serving home made food and realales, with bed & breakfast chalets inthe quiet village of Campsea Ashe.Just 100 yards from Wickham Marketrailway station. Only 8 miles toSnape, 11 miles to Aldeburgh withlots of walks in local forest, or visitSutton Hoo, or get the train forshopping in Ipswich or Lowestoft.

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Station Road, Campsea Ashe, IP13 0PT

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The Old Rectory is stunning; next to the church in the quiet village ofCampsea Ashe, it is surrounded by3 acres of beautiful gardens. The atmosphere is one of purerelaxation and tranquillity. Each room is beautifully decorated -all are unique with stunning fabricsand furnishings. The food is localand delicious.

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Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge, IP13 0PU

01728 746524 01728 [email protected]

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MOAT HOUSE FARM��

Farmhouse set in gardens andgrounds of 31/2 acres, surrounded by open farm land. Attractivelyfurnished and decorated includinggood size en-suites with separatebath and shower. Ideally situated for visiting the Suffolk HeritageCoastal towns and villages, SuttonHoo, Minsmere Bird Sanctuary,Snape Maltings and Concert Hall. No single nights at weekends duringhigh season.

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THE SHIP AT DUNWICH

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 themarshes to the sea, an enormous garden and a beach that really is just a shortstroll away. The perfect base from which to explore this wild and wonderfulcoastline, partake of some of the best fish and chips on the Suffolk coast orsimply enjoy a pint or two of Adnams.

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Dunwich, Near Southwold, IP17 3DT01728 648219 01728 [email protected] www.shipatdunwich.co.ukWE

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THE BROOK HOTEL

Ideal base for business or leisuretravel, 2 minutes walk Felixstowetown centre or seafront, 20 mins bycar to Ipswich town centre. Easyaccess via A12/A14 for nearbyHeritage Coast attractions. 25 roomsincluding 12 fully refurbished withfully tiled bathrooms. New seaviewhoneymoon suite with Jacuzzi bathand double shower. Superb barbrasserie, traditional carvery restaurantand 2 function rooms. Ample parking.Guide dogs welcome.

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Orwell Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7PF

01394 278441 01394 [email protected]

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THE GRAFTON GUEST HOUSE��

Situated by the sea front, the Graftonoffers quality bed and breakfastaccommodation. All en-suite andstandard rooms have colour TV, clock radio, hairdryers and tea/coffeemaking facilities. Owners Geoffrey andElizabeth are committed to providing afirst class service and extend a warmwelcome to all guests. The Grafton isnon-smoking throughout.

13 Sea Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2BB 01394 284881 01394 [email protected] www.grafton-house.com

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Rooms with En-Suite Facilities:Single £35.00Double £55.00Twin £55.00

Standard rooms:Single £30.00Twin £50.00Double £50.00Single (Sea View) £32.00Double (Sea View and Balcony) £55.00Treble (Sea View and Balcony) £65.00

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RANEVALE��

A lovely, unique 18th Century homely Victorian house. All rooms furbished to ahigh standard to make your stay comfortable and pleasant (two en-suite, onestandard room). Non smoking throughout. All rooms have TV, tea and coffeemaking facilities, hair dryer, clock radio and ironing facilities. Ranevale is situated in the peaceful part of Felixstowe with easy access to the docks andA12 for the nearby historic town of Woodbridge, and A14 for the town ofIpswich which has a good selection of shops. Full English breakfast andvegetarian options made using local ingedients. Home made bread, marmalade and jam. Excellent restaurants and pub food nearby.

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96 Ranelagh Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HU01394 270001 [email protected]

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CASTLE LODGE��

Given the prestigious Silver Award, Castle Lodge has been owned and run byJohn and Margaret Dugdall for 20 years. South facing and close to the beach,Spa Gardens, main shopping centre, Felixstowe Tennis Club and Spa PavilionTheatre. Most en-suite bedrooms have sea views. Also, a ground floor en-suitebedroom with access to the garden. Dinner is available. Fully Licensed. Specialdiets and packed lunches on request. Walkers and cyclists welcome. Securebuilding to house bicycles. Off-road parking. Special breaks Spring and Autumn,including Easter and Turkey and Tinsel. Special Summer offer: 7 nights staydinner, bed and breakfast for the price of 6.

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A friendly, homely and warmwelcome in quality accommodationawaits visitors from Rob and DeeNorthcut. Situated just 25 metersfrom the seafront. Some en-suiterooms have seaviews and balcony.All rooms are comfortably furnishedwith hospitality tray, TV, hair dryerand clock radio. Free Wi-Fi internetaccess available. Use of guest loungeall day. Non-smoking throughout.

08110

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1-3 Holland Road,Felixstowe, IP11 2BA


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THE OLD SCHOOL��

The Old School is situated in theunspoilt village of Friston, 3 milesfrom Aldeburgh. It provides an idealbase for exploring Suffolk’s HeritageCoast. Guests will enjoy the peacefullocation and lovely rural views. We have recently converted The OldSchool into our home and are ableto offer comfortable accommodationwith en-suite facilities.

08068

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Aldeburgh Road, Friston, Nr. Saxmundham, IP17 1NP


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HILL HOUSE��

Superb 15th Century oak-framedhouse in quiet village location. One double, two twin rooms, eachwith en-suite facilities and Sky colourTVs. Galleried landing in dining hall and inglenook in drawing room.Wi-Fi internet. Well positioned forcoastal walks, golf, concerts,yachting, RSPB and much more.No children, pets or smoking.

08072

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Church Lane, Kelsale,Saxmundham, IP17 2NZ


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One of three contemporary cottagesbuilt in traditional style. Set in amature orchard. Attractive andpeaceful location on the outskirts ofKelsale village. Ideal for visitingAldeburgh, Southwold, Minsmere andSnape Maltings. Traditional Englishand continental breakfast with localproduce. The en-suite bedroom islight and airy and overlooks thecherry and willow trees. Breakfast on a sunny morning can be taken on the patio. Cycle storage available.No single night stays in high season.

08081

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3 Belvedere Close, Kelsale,Saxmundham, IP17 2RS

01728 602161 07747 624139

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Double en-suite £60 to £65 per night.Single occupancy £40 to £45 per night.£

CHURCH FARM��

400 year old farmhouse, with beams and wood-burning stoves,standing next to the village churchand overlooking the Deben Valley.Three bedrooms, one double en-suite downstairs. Two comfortableand bright twins upstairs withbathroom. Two double rooms ingarden lodge – one en-suite, oneprivate bathroom. Ideal for family or two couples. Breakfast with owneggs and local honey. Evening meals a speciality with home-grownproduce. Which? recommended.

08015

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Kettleburgh, Woodbridge, IP13 7LF


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FIELD END GUEST HOUSE��

A comfortable, newly refurbishedEdwardian house, south of the town,conveniently placed for touring theSuffolk Heritage Coast - Woodbridgeto Southwold. 3 miles from RSPBMinsmere and Aldeburgh - 5 milesfrom Snape. Full breakfast menu inour guest dining room/lounge.Beautifully appointed bedrooms.Lounge and bedrooms are availableall day. Full central heating - doubleglazed. Open all year. Guide dogsaccepted. 1 ground floor bedroom.

08099

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1 Kings Road, Leiston, IP16 4DA

01728 833527 01728 833527 herbert@herbertwood.wanadoo.co.ukwww.fieldendbedandbreakfast.co.ukW

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Single from £30, Double/twinfrom £60, Family from £75.

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STRAWBERRY HILL��

Tony and Jo Prentice invite you to their home set in 3 acresoverlooking tranquil water meadows in the pretty village ofUfford (Woodbridge 3 miles). All rooms face south and haveen-suite or private facilities.Breakfast includes local bacon, free range eggs and homemadepreserves. Single nights available.

08021

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Loudham Lane, Lower Ufford, Woodbridge, IP13 6ED

01394 460252 [email protected]/hotels/strawber

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THE GEORGIAN GUEST HOUSE

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Under new ownership since September2006, our Grade II listed guest house isthe perfect place from which to explorethe surrounding areas; Aldeburgh,Southwold, Snape Maltings, Minsmerebird reserve, excellent walks, cycleroutes and golf. Our bedrooms are fullyen-suite (one ground floor suitable fordisabled purposes with wheelchairaccess). Relax in our library and residentlounge/bar with seasonal log fire.Off street parking. Five minutes fromtrain station. Cycle storage and eveningmeals available, children welcome.

08034


6 North Entrance,Saxmundham, IP17 1AY

01728 [email protected] www.thegeorgian-house.comW

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LARK COTTAGE��

Beachside bungalow with extendedguest accommodation. Countrysetting, very quiet. Good wildlife,birds (garden and sea), interestingplants. Village with shop and garage21/2 miles. Woodbridge 9 miles.Snape 14 miles. Wonderful walks.Evening meals on request. Tea/coffeemaking facilities in bedroom.

08126

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Shingle Street, Nr. Woodbridge, IP12 3BE

01394 411292 T

from £60 per room per night.£

LUPIN COTTAGE��

Traditional Suffolk cottage. Quietlocation in an acre of gardens withfine collection of palms. Close toMinsmere and Dunwich Heath.Comfortable groundfloor twinbedroom with private bathroom,also separate shower room. Widechoice of breakfasts. Sitting roomwith log fire, library and sun room.Warm welcome. Individual attention.

08029

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Church Road, Theberton,Leiston, IP16 4SF


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THE DOLPHIN INNApplied for

Situated in the centre of Thorpeness,a short stroll takes you to miles of unspoilt shoreline. Excellentaccommodation, The Dolphin Innserves traditional and innovative pubfood, fine wines and real ales in afriendly and informal atmosphere.

08120

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Peace Place,Thorpeness, IP16 4NA

01728 454994 01728 454994 [email protected]

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CHERRY TREE INN��

Converted Suffolk barn in the groundsof a 17th Century pub, providingthree, quality, en-suite rooms. Fullfacilities including TV, DVD, VCR andbroadband access. Breakfast isprovided in the Inn, which is fullyaccessible and renowned for its homecooked food. Consistently featuring inthe Good Beer Guide, there are 8cask beers available. 5 minutes walkfrom Woodbridge town centre andrailway station.

08128

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73 Cumberland Street,Woodbridge, IP12 4AG

01394 384627 01394 384627 [email protected]

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PARK FARM��

Relax and enjoy farmhousehospitality at its best. Beautifullydressed rooms, comfortable beds,attention to detail. Every care takento ensure a happy stay in this lovelycounty. Local produce usedthroughout - even raspberries freshpicked from the garden if you timeyour visit right. Why not try us?

08027


Sibton, Saxmundham, IP17 2LZ 01728 668324 [email protected]

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THE ALDERS��

Farmhouse set in 51/2 acres, lovely,quiet, rural position only 3/4 milefrom Minsmere Bird Reserve.Many lovely walks round DunwichHeath and general area. Places ofhistoric interest to visit. Home mademarmalade and jam, local baconand free range eggs from own hens.1 single, 1 double, 1 twin.Tea/coffee in all rooms. Childrenover 5 accepted. Dogs by priorarrangement. Single nights mid-week and weekends out of season.

08103

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Potter Street, Theberton, Leiston, IP16 4RL

01728 831790 Contact: Mrs J. BaxterT


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THATCHED FARM��

Set in 2 acre gardens, Thatched Farmis surrounded by open countryside,but only 5 minutes from the A12,pubs, golf, the river and shopping. 2 double bed and breakfast roomseach with private bathroom, sitting area and TV. Free wirelessinternet access.

Two pretty self catering cottages in the grounds sleeping 1-5. See website for information.

08117

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Waldringfield, Woodbridge, IP12 4PW


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THE OLD PHARMACY��

A fine, Grade II listed, 17th centurytown house with pretty walledcourtyard garden. Perfect spot forexploring the Heritage Coast andsurrounding countryside. Charmingdouble bedroom with en-suiteshower room. Breakfast includes free range eggs, bacon and sausagesfrom the local butcher and home-made bread and marmalade. Artist,Julie, offers you a warm welcome.

08046


72–74 High Street, WickhamMarket, Woodbridge, IP13 0QU

01728 [email protected]

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FIR TREE LODGE��

Contemporary designed, detached,spacious, centrally heated apartmentaccommodation in grounds of familyhome in central Woodbridge with off-street parking. Located in quietresidential road within walkingdistance of Market Hill and the townsmany amenities, including restaurants,cinema and river. Short drive to SuttonHoo and beautiful Suffolk coastline.Full English breakfast.

08058


25 Moorfield Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JN


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GROVE HOUSE

We welcome you to Grove House, a family run B&B. Whether your stayis business or pleasure, our aim is tomake it as enjoyable as possible. All bedrooms are en-suite, havecolour TV, welcome tray, radio alarmand hair dryer. Breakfasts from localfarm produce, homemade jams and marmalades. There is a groundfloor bedroom adapted for theindependent wheelchair user, andample parking.

08008

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39 Grove RoadWoodbridge, IP12 4LG


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OXFAM B&B SCHEME��

Victorian house with large garden,stream and tennis court, riversidewalk to town centre and Tide Mill. 1 double, 1 twin, 2 singles. Otherhosts giving a third to Oxfam are inWoodbridge (10), Great Glemham,Dallinghoo, Eyke, Grundisburgh,Kesgrave, Hollesey, Little Bealings,Sweffling, Henley and Framlingham.

ONE THIRD OF CHARGES GOES TOOXFAM. £290,000 CLEAR PAID TOOXFAM SO FAR.

08013

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Deben Lodge, Melton Road,Woodbridge, IP12 1NH

01394 382740 (Office open 7 days a weekuntil 10.00pm)

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THE COACH HOUSE��

Stylish conversion of Victorian stablesand coach house in attractivegardens. Woodbridge centre andriver are an easy walk via footpathsand quiet roads. En-suite, single and double rooms in designer’sspacious and welcoming home - acomfortable oasis of calm for holidayand business guests. Deliciousbreakfasts using local and organicproduce and homemade preserves.Minimum 2 nights stay at weekends.

08053

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121 Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4BY

01394 385918 rita@thecoachhouse-woodbridge.co.ukwww.thecoachhouse-woodbridge.co.ukW

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HILL HOUSE��

Hill House is on the Market Squarein the centre of Woodbridge. It is thelargest Wealden hall in Suffolk withmany medieval and tudor features.Family suite comprises a king sizebed and twin beds. Ideal for acouple or can accommodate a familyof four. Choice of breakfasts usinglocal produce. No single night staysat weekends in high season.

08047

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30 Market Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 4LU


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MILL VIEW HOUSE��

Situated in quiet cul-de-sac close to A12 with garage/parking, 10minutes walk from market square.Light, airy, comfortable rooms withattractive views: south facingdouble, large single with wash handbasin. Separate guests’ bathroom.Sheltered rear garden. Breakfastsfeature local produce. No singlenight bookings. A friendly welcomeawaits man, woman and dog.

08057

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33 Mill View Close,Woodbridge, IP12 4HR


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ALDEBURGH ESCAPES

Contact: Mrs J. Alexander, The Old Rectory, Melton, Woodbridge, IP13 6DH01394 383822 07787 120213 [email protected] www.aldeburghescapes.co.ukWEMT

08069

THE COTTAGE��

Wonderful seafront cottage. Frenchdoors opening onto Crag Path fromdining room. Sleeps 4/6, two doublebedrooms, two shower rooms (oneen-suite). Large sitting room on thefirst floor overlooking beach, wherethere is a double sofabed. Wellequipped modern kitchen with backdoor onto King Street. To let forholidays and short breaks.

31A Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BT

from £175 per week in low season to £750 per week in high season.

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THE PEACH HOUSE��

Situated in delightfully secluded gardens. Own parking, minutes walk to beachand high street. Sleeps 8. Downstairs kingsize bedroom, en-suite bath/shower.First floor 2 double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower) plus bunk room andfurther bathroom. Modern design with upstairs living room and decking area.Large kitchen/diner, separate utility room. All well equipped. To let for holidaysand short breaks.

19A Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BB

from £250 per week in low season to £850 per week in high season.£

3 CRESPIGNY ROAD��

Set in the heart of the delightful seaside town of Aldeburgh just a fewminutes walk to the beach, this wonderfully refurbished bungalow hassuperb accommodation for a really comfortable self catering holiday at anytime of the year. The bungalow sleeps 8 people. There are 2 large doublebedrooms 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 foreasy living, with full width sliding patio doors opening onto a shelteredpatio where there is a table and set of garden chairs. The kitchen includesNeff hob/oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer andwater 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 maturefruit trees along the boundary fence. There is ample parking on the frontdrive for 3 cars. Central heating, bed linen and towels are provided. Bringown beach towels. In consideration of other visitors, please do not smoke inthe property.

Aldeburgh, IP15 5HB

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.

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THE STUDIO��

Spacious, self contained, first floorstudio with large double bayedsitting room, overlooking the highstreet. Just yards to the beach fromThe Studio’s front door and garagewhich is situated in King Street.Sleeps 4. One double, one twin.Bath/shower room. Bright openplan and well equippedkitchen/dining room. To let forholidays and short breaks.

57a King Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AJ


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17 BRITTEN CLOSE��

Ideal holiday location, a modern groundfloor flat in a quiet cul-de-sac. A shortwalk to beach and shops. Near to SnapeMaltings Concert Hall and MinsmereBird Reserve. Bright and comfortablesitting room with large sofa bed, TV,DVD, video, radio. Double bedroom, en-suite, and a well equipped kitchen.Linen and towels provided, privateparking and communal garden. Nosmoking or pets. Short breaks available,no single nights. Leaflet available.

08048

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Aldeburgh, IP15 5HS07974 07464601279 [email protected]

Contact: Kim Hamblin, 36 The Brambles, BishopsStortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4PX

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BRAID HOUSE��

Enjoy uninterrupted sea views in acomfortable, light and spaciousmodern house with garden. Sleeps 5 in double, twin and singlebedrooms. TV, video, dishwasher,washing machine, dryer, privateparking. Linen available. 100 yardsto beach, 200 yards to High Street.Short stays/weekends out of season.

08020

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12 Aldeburgh Lodge Gardens,Aldeburgh, IP15 5DP

01728 663432 01728 [email protected]

Contact: Miss Y TanYew Tree Farm, Sweffling,Saxmundham, IP17 2BU

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CHARLOTTE’S COTTAGEApplied for

Stylishly renovated formerfisherman’s cottage just a stone’sthrow from beach and High Street.Sleeps 6 in three bedrooms. Wellequipped kitchen, bathroom withbath and shower, wash room, diningarea, sunny sitting room. Courtyardgarden and two bicycles! Shortbreaks available off peak. No pets.

08030

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Hertford Place,Aldeburgh IP15 5DB

01473 328103 [email protected]@charlottescottage.co.ukW

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AMBER COTTAGEApplied for

2003 built luxury for 2 - occasionally 4.Lounge diner facing sea. TV, video,DVD, stereo, games. Double put-u-upsofa, writing desk, dining area. Fullyfitted kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer. WC and shower. Upstairs doublebedroom, TV, seaviews and balcony.Whirlpool spa bath. No children, no pets, no smoking. Open all year.Immediately in front of Crabbe Cottage.

08115

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Crabbe Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BW01728 [email protected]/ambercottage

Contact: Roger Williams, “Oremead”, Ford Road,Marlesford, Suffolk IP13 0AS

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COSY CORNER��

Welcoming ground floor annex,private parking, just ten minuteswalk from the seafront. Comfortablelounge/diner, double bedroom, fully fitted kitchen, shower room.Two small integral steps, hand railsall round. Open all year andChristmas. Short stays during lowseason. No one nights. Linenprovided. No smoking or pets.

08014

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41 Mariners Way,Aldeburgh, IP15 5QH

01728 453121 Contact: Ann FryerT


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CRABBE COTTAGEApplied for

Very spacious accommodation.Lounge, dining room and kitchen alloverlook 35’ x 22’ suntrap terraceaccessed by French doors throughdining room. Superb views of MootGreen and sea. TV, video, stereo,games. Fully fitted kitchen,dishwasher, washer/drier. Doublebedroom with TV. Adjoining dressingroom with sofa bed. Open all year.No children, no pets, no smoking.Situated behind Amber Cottage.

08114

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Crabbe Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BW01728 [email protected]/crabbecottage

Contact: Roger Williams, “Oremead”, Ford Road,Marlesford, Suffolk IP13 0AS

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Aldeburgh Cottages

56 Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AL

Pembroke is a luxury, double fronted, two-storeyperiod seafront house with amazing views out tosea, and just yards from the beach. Refurbished in2007 to a very high standard. There are threeupstairs bedroom which sleep five (plus child). The master bedroom has en-suite and french doorsto a balcony. There is also a twin room and singleroom with a pull out bed as well. The dining roomlooks onto the sea, and opens to a spaciousmodern fully fitted kitchen. There is a separatesitting room which seats seven with large, comfyleather sofas. The house is fully equipped with adishwasher, microwave, electric oven, washingmachine and tumble dryer, has gas central heating,two Tvs, DVD player and two CD players.

from £410 to £1070 per week inclusive.£

73b King Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BZ

Stylish conversion 10 metres from Aldeburghseafront, sleeping 4. Well presented with amixture 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 stepsdown to a patio. The double bedded masterbedroom has en-suite bathroom and the twinbedded 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.£

57 Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BT

Charming seafront cottage. In a wonderful positionto enjoy the sea in all seasons. An attractivebright living room gives on to a spacious modernkitchen/dining area retaining views to seafront.Extensive refurbishment in winter 2004/5 nowprovides two en-suite bedrooms. One overlooksthe sea with a bathroom and french windowsopening onto a decorative balcony. The other hasa shower room. Cosy in winter with doubleglazing and central heating and fully equippedwith 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 01728 453037, [email protected]

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THE NEST��

Just 1 minutes walk from the beach is this gem of a holiday bolt-hole. A wonderful base for an activitypacked holiday, or to simply relax infront of the open fire. Refurbishedand furnished throughout to a highstandard, this typical Aldeburghperiod property sleeps 4. With alight airy feel to its’ rooms, this firstfloor apartment also has a smallcourtyard. Heating included. Shortbreaks available. Linen provided atextra cost. Sorry no smoking or pets.

08045

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183a High Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AL

01386 751695 0774 7112956 01386 [email protected]

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LOWER THELLUSSON��

Situated in the heart of Aldeburghjust 40 yards from beach and 300yards from shops and high street.Lower Thellusson is a spacious,secluded, south facing house set inits own mature gardens. Sun terrace,conservatory and parking in privatedrive. 3 twin rooms sleep 6. Centralheating, DVD/TV, dishwasher andwashing machine.

08040

MAP REF D3

Church Walk, Aldeburgh, IP15 5DT01728 602316 01728 604408 [email protected]

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DIAL FLAT��

Spacious self contained first floorcomfortably furnished flat overlookingthe Moot Green. It has wonderful sea views. The beach is just acrossthe road. It is close to the towncentre, restaurants, pubs, cinema andJubilee Hall. An ideal base for SnapeMaltings, bird reserves, golf, sailingand walking. Sleeps 4-5. Two doublebedrooms, large living room with TV,kitchenette, bathroom with bath andwalk in shower. Electric centralheating. Non smoking. Regret no petsor small children.

08100

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3 Dial Lane, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AG01728 453212 [email protected]

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HALL COTTAGE��

Attractive property on the awardwinning Church Farm development. 3 bedrooms, 1 double en-suite,1 twin, 1 with bunks. Lounge, diningroom, kitchen, utility room, downstairstoilet, bathroom upstairs, garage. Gashob, oven, microwave, dishwasher,washing machine, dryer. Attractive,private, enclosed rear garden, gardenfurniture and BBQ. Fifteen minutewalk to town/beach. All linenprovided. No smoking. No pets.

08077

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1 Acheson Way, Aldeburgh, IP15 5LR07889 020654 01473 738887miriam.buchanan@gressinghamfoods.co.ukwww.loomscottages.co.uk

Contact: Mrs M. Buchanan,Loomswood Farm, Hasketon,Woodbridge, IP13 6JW

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THE WOODEN HOUSEApplied for

Set in a beautiful, large secludedgarden 30 seconds from Aldeburghbeach. This spacious 1960’s retrohouse sleeps six in two doubles andtwo singles. Ideal for two families.One en-suite and a family bathroom.Parking for 4 cars. Well equippedmodern kitchen and utility room.Widescreen TV, DVD, Freeview andlog burner. Outside entertainmentarea. Large trampoline withenclosure.

08074

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Wentworth Road, Aldeburghwww.thewoodenhousealdeburgh.co.uk07747 [email protected]

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3 ALDRINGHAM HOUSE��

Ground floor apartment in refurbishedVictorian house. Set in 2 acres of garden.Sleeps 4 in two twin-bedded rooms.Master with en-suite plus separatefamily bathroom. Large living/ diningroom with french windows to patio andprivate walled garden. Fully equippedmodern kitchen including washer/dryer,microwave etc. Bed linen and towelsprovided. Approximately 2 miles fromAldeburgh and Thorpeness. Ideallysituated for Heritage Coast, birdwatching, music lovers and walkers.Sorry no pets.

08067

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Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham, IP16 4PT

0115 9197994 0115 [email protected]

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HILLSIDE COTTAGE��

A gas centrally heated cottagesituated just 1 mile from Thorpenessand 3 miles from Aldeburgh whereyou can find many good restaurants.Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms (onedouble and one twin). The cottagealso has a sitting room with logburner, dining room, kitchen,downstairs bathroom and a secondsitting room overlooking the reargarden (with patio table and chairs).Parking for 2 cars.

08098

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1 Hillside Cottage, AldeburghRoad, Aldringham, IP16 4PU

01728 833527 01728 833527 herbert@herbertwood.wanadoo.co.ukwww.fieldendbedandbreakfast.co.ukW

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YEWTREES��

Charming semi-detached cottage,immaculately renovated and situatedon a private road, 2 miles fromAldeburgh, and 5 miles from Snape,located on the edge of the village.Local shops, including a bakery, plusCinema and well-equipped LeisureCentre (with 2 pools) are to be foundin Leiston, just a short stroll away.Safe and secluded garden, withpatio, for BBQs and outdoor play.

08112

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2 Meadowside, Aldeburgh Road,Aldringham, IP16 4PW


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COLSTON HALL COTTAGES��

‘Suffolk Pink’ Colston Cottage and barn conversions Carpenters, Shepherds andWheelwrights are set by the courtyard of our tudor farmhouse. Surrounded byquiet countryside and close to the Heritage Coast. Fully equipped, well furnishedand comfortable.

� En-suite bedrooms� Ground floor bedrooms� Exposed beams� Broadband� Newspaper deliveries� Coarse fishing lakes� Games/meetings room� Sleeps 4, 6, 6, 7

08094

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Colston Hall, Badingham, Nr Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 8LB 01728 638375 01728 [email protected] www.colstonhall.comWE

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from £275 per week in low season to £770 per week in high season.Suffolk Tourism Awards 2007 Winner and Farm Stay Member.

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SHERIFF’S COTTAGEApplied for

Period terraced cottage in the heartof Blaxhall village close to SnapeMaltings, Blaxhall Heath and TunstallForest. Furnished and decoratedattractively throughout 2 bedrooms(1 twin, 1 double). Linen, towels,heating and electricity all included.Bathroom upstairs, cloakroomdownstairs. Pretty garden withfurniture and barbecue. Parkingopposite. Close to village pub. Out ofseason 4 night midweek and 3 nightweekend breaks.

08011

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2 School Road, Blaxhall,Woodbridge, IP12 2DZ


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TAILORS HOUSE��

Situated in a designated AONB,Bawdsey village is ideally placed toexplore Suffolk’s Heritage Coast.Tailors beautifully renovated spacioushouse, with its wealth of beams andinglenook fireplaces, just 10 minuteswalk from the sea, is available allyear for holidays/short breaks. Sleeps6/9, 2 double bedrooms (en-suite), 1 twin, bathroom, large lounge (sofabed), dining room, kitchen, centralheating, enclosed garden. Shop/pub1 mile. Parking for 3 cars.

08041

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25A The Street, Bawdsey, IP12 3AJ01394 411459 [email protected]

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BUTLEY MILLS��

Exclusively different, old watermillnow converted into 5 apartments.Sleeps 2-6, with a total occupancy of 18. Ground floor providescommunal and recreational areas.Decking over pond. Peacefulsurroundings – pond, reed beds, river,meadows, forest nearby. Cycling,walking, bird watching or justrelaxing. Furnished for year roundcomfort. Short breaks available.

08016

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Mill Lane, Butley,Woodbridge, IP12 3PZ

01394 459132 01394 [email protected]

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SCHOOL FARM COTTAGES��

Our 4 comfortable cottages offer apeaceful retreat in an attractivevillage setting. Converted fromtraditional buildings around a southfacing courtyard, our well equippedcottages overlook beautiful rollingmeadows on our small workingfarm. Large private garden, playarea, pets corner, games room, cyclehire, fishing, walks through beautifulSuffolk countryside.

08038

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Church Road, Cratfield, Halesworth, IP19 OBU


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BRUISYARD HALL��

Manor House in 1066, Abbey of thePoor Clares from 1365 - 1539.Manor House during reign ofElizabeth I. Available for holidaysand weekend house parties. Sleeps20; 5 bathrooms; plenty of spaceand tranquillity for a memorablestay. Recently renovated; centralheating and open fire; linen andtowels provided.

08078

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Bruisyard, Saxmundham, IP17 2EN01728 638712 01728 [email protected]

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ORCHARD ENDApplied for

Superb location for exploringWoodbridge and the Heritage Coast.Self-contained with spaciousaccommodation for 2 people. Wellequipped kitchen includes electriccooker, microwave and washingmachine. Large bedroom with doublebed and a good sized sitting roomwhich leads to a small sunroom withdining area overlooking the patio,garden and pool. Centrally heatedwith linen and towels supplied. Shortbreaks by arrangement and onesmall dog acceptable.

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Snipe Vineyards, Snipe Farm Road,Woodbridge, IP13 6SL

01473 73727007884 49191901473 [email protected]

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THE GRANARY & THE MALLARDS

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Superb barn conversions. The Mallards sleeps 2 easy access,ground floor accommodation. The Granary sleeps 2. Both wellequipped for your comfort and convenience. Centrally heated.Individual waterside patio. Close tocoast and heathlands. An ideal basefor walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers. Weekly or short breaks.Cycle hire available locally. Open all year.

08009

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Priory Farm, Darsham, IP17 3QD01728 668459 01728 [email protected]

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STABLE COTTAGE��

This spacious, comfortable groundfloor barn conversion has beenrefurbished to a high standard. It sleeps 4 to 6 people, and is verywell equipped with all linen, towelsand electricity included. There isample parking for several cars in theyard next to the cottage, with boatand bicycle storage available. A largegrassed paddock ensures completeprivacy and a pleasant rural view.Dennington is 3 miles fromFramlingham, and a short drive fromAldeburgh and the Heritage Coast.

08090

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Wash Farm, Dennington,Woodbridge, IP13 8JJ

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TOWER BUNGALOW��

Surrounded by woodland and nearthe sea, Tower bungalow sleeps sixin three spacious bedrooms sharinga bathroom and separate showerroom. The entrance hallway leads toa large, open plan living space withunder floor heating, a well equippedkitchen with microwave, dishwasheretc, and separate dining and sittingareas. Glass sliding doors open ontoa patio with garden furniture and asizeable enclosed garden.

08101

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Greyfriars Wood, Dunwich, IP17 3DF01787 269916/269857 [email protected]

Contact: Eleanor Barnes,Conifers, Church Road,Twinstead, CO10 7NA

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HONEYPOT COTTAGE��

Well-equipped, comfortable, renovatedcottage. Peaceful location near RiverDeben. 1 double and 1 twin bedroom.Fitted kitchen with washing machine,cooker, microwave etc. Storageheaters, shower, payphone, cot andhighchair. Linen, towels and electricityincluded. Enclosed garden with tableand chairs. Ideal for fishing,birdwatching, walking and cycling.Short breaks available.

08113

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Deben Lodge, Lower Road,Falkenham, Ipswich, IP10 0RA


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THE OLD STABLE��

Set in the heart of the Suffolk Coastal countryside, in an area of outstandingnatural beauty, The Old Stable overlooks the tidal River Alde, and is next to thehistoric thatched church at Iken. This part-timbered converted coach house andstables 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.

08043

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c/o The Anchorage, Church Lane, Iken, Woodbridge, IP12 2ES 01728 688263 01728 688262F

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EAST GREEN FARM COTTAGES

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In the grounds of a 500 year oldfarm house, three miles to theHeritage Coast, these four cottageshave been sympatheticallyconverted to provide four spacioussouth facing cottages. Set in 13acres with paddocks, ponds, tenniscourt and use of heated swimmingpool in summer. Sleeping 4 and 6,fully equipped, wood burning stove,central heating and enclosed gardens.

08036

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East Green Farm, Kelsale, Saxmundham, IP17 2PH


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HERITAGE HIDEAWAYS�� to ��

Heritage Hideaways offers highquality holiday properties within theHeritage Coast areas of Suffolk andNorfolk. From a range of cosycottages 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 cottagefor your holiday in the countrysidewe love.

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Contact: Marion Anthony or Clare HartPound Corner, Elms Lane,Wangford, NR34 8RS

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KIMBERLEY HOLIDAY FLATS��

Kimberley Holidays Flats, seafront,self-catering, self-contained flats. Flats for 2 - 8 persons. All flats havebalconies overlooking the sea. Walk across the road to the beach.

Brochure available on request.

08050

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107 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AF

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THE STABLE��

Delightful single storey detachedcottage in the conservation area ofpicturesque Grundisburgh village.Excellent pub (Good Pub Guide 2008;awarded chef) across pretty villagegreen. Superb location for exploringcoastal and inland Suffolk.Double/twin bedroom, bathroom(bath and shower), living room(double sofa bed) and well equippedkitchen. Patio garden. Utilities andlinen included. Short/one night letssubject to season/late availability.

08033

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Folly Cottage, The Green,Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, IP13 6TA


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COTTAGES IN MELTON & DALLINGHOO

ANVIL COTTAGE 5 Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1PX

16th Century cottage located opposite the parish church, is full ofcharacter and provides well equipped accommodation for up to4 persons. Light, airy with high ceilings, ground floor main livingarea with galley kitchen, separate entrance lobby and utility/downstairs toilet. Major refurbishment 2007. 1 double, 1 twinbedroom plus bathroom on the first floor. Off street parking andprivate courtyard garden.

from £250 per week (Friday to Friday) in low season to £570per week in high season. Short breaks throughout the year.Brochure available.

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THE OLD FORGE 6 Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1PX

Melton Old Forge offers comfortable, compact ground flooraccommodation 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 leadingoff (1 double/1 twin bedded). The walled courtyard garden givesprivacy plus off-street parking.

from £270 per week (Saturday to Saturday) in low season to£600 per week in high season. Brochure available.

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THE COTTAGE @ ROBIN’S NEST Pettistree Road, Dallinghoo, Woodbridge, IP12 0LD

4 miles from Woodbridge, this detached 16th Century thatchedcottage offers quality well appointed and equipped accommodationfor up to 6 persons (2 double and 1 twin bedded). Spacious groundfloor with large separate kitchen, sun, dining and sitting rooms, full central heating and open fires. Refurbished kitchen 2007. Large garden and garage.


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THE CARPENTERS SHOP @ ROBINS NEST Pettistree Road, Dallinghoo, Woodbridge, IP12 0LD

2004 conversion offering luxury accommodation for 4-5 persons.Carefully furnished with antique and modern furniture. Large openplan lounge, with diner/kitchen, ground floor bedroom withbathroom leading off. First floor offers master bedroom with en-suite,plus gallery with sofabed. Full central heating and wood burner.


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WHEELWRIGHT @ ROBINS NEST Pettistree Road, Dallinghoo, Woodbridge, IP12 0LD

‘Wheelwright’s’ stands on the site of the 19th Centurywheelwright workshop. Converted in 2006 to offer luxuryaccommodation for 2-3 persons. Groung floor disability facilities,and en-suite double bedroom on first floor. Light and airy loungeand dining area with patio doors. Oil fired central heating.

from £270 per week (Friday to Friday) in low season to £505per week in high season. Short breaks throughout the year.Brochure available.

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Contact: Mr R. Blake, 1A Moorfield Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JN01394 382565 or 07901 773545 [email protected] www.robertblakeholidays.co.uk

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

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FOUR SEASONS LODGE��

A warm welcome and personal touch awaits you at our tastefullyrefurbished ground flooraccommodation. Convenient forHeritage Coast. Well equippedbespoke kitchen/diner with frenchdoors to garden and outstandingviews. Pretty lounge with woodburner. Excellent pub and organicfarm shop. Double en-suite, twin orkingsize en-suite.

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Leiston Road, Middleton, IP17 3NS

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ROSE FARM BARNSApplied for

Delightfully positioned in open countryside, Rose and Stable Cottage offer peace andtranquillity under wide Suffolk skies. Converted to a high standard, from Victorianstables, they sit within 6.5 acres offering gardens overlooking our own meadowlandand stream, perfect for watching the abundant wildlife and glorious sunsets. Offeringcharacter and charm, spacious, delightfully furnished and well equipped, each cottagesleeps 2 in great comfort. Only 4 miles form the Heritage Coast and the renownedRSPB 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.

08118

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Rose Farm Barns, Mill Street, Middleton, IP17 3NG 01728 648456www.rosefarmbarnssuffolk.co.uk

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from £250 per week in low season to £390 per week in high season. Short stays by arrangement.

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THE COTTAGE AT REDLODGE BARN

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This sympathetically converted brickbarn houses a spacious 2 bedroomholiday cottage. Set in one acre ofgrounds with excellent views. Just 4miles from the coast and close toMinsmere. High quality furnishingand well equipped. Wood burningstove. Central heating. Minimum 2nights stay except high season.

08022

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Middleton Moor, Middleton,Saxmundham, IP17 3LN

01728 668100 01728 [email protected]

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47 DAPHNE ROAD��

Attractive Edwardian cottage in quiet road in centre of Orford - 3 bedrooms, (2 double 1 single).Electric heating and open fire.Unrestricted parking. Small sunnysitting area in front of cottage. Near Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge. Ideal for holidaysat any time of year. Also availablefor short breaks in the winter.Microwave and freezer.

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Orford, Woodbridge, IP12 2NH01394 45071401394 450714F

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From £245 per week in low seasonto £430 per week in high season.

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BRAMLEY COTTAGE��

Secluded character cottage on theedge of Rendlesham Forest withinthe Sandlings AONB. Perfect base forexploring Suffolk coast and heaths(bicycles available free of charge). 5 miles to Snape, 10 milesAldeburgh. Equipped to highstandard, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,cosy log fire, heated conservatory,charming enclosed gardens. Petscorner in adjacent orchard. Sleeps 5(+2 by arrangement). Cot available.

08121

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3 Friday Street, Rendlesham,Woodbridge, IP12 2RW


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BLUEBELL, BONNY,BUTTERCUP & BERTIE

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Four single-storey cottages,all beautifully appointed andequipped to a very high standardwith everything you might need for your stay. Zip-and-link bedsthroughout. Stroll around our fields,see the barn owls and kingfishers, or visit the pretty villages nearby.Sea only seven miles away.

08028

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Park Farm, Sibton,Saxmundham, IP17 2LZ


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Close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast,Croft Farm is the ideal base to enjoythis popular area. One mile from SnapeMaltings shopping and music complex,and within easy reach of Aldeburgh,Orford and Southwold. The Granary(spacious 3 bedrooms) and The Forge(galleried bedroom studio) aretraditional farm buildings converted toa very high standard. No single nights,but short breaks available out ofseason. No smoking or pets.

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Croft Farm, Snape,Saxmundham, IP17 1QU


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More than 140 carefully selected, tourist board graded properties in the finest locations throughout Suffolk.

Tel: 01502 722717email: [email protected]

Self catering for the discerning…

We invite holidaymakers to donate £1 per booking andthanks to their generosity we have funded £14,500

of conservation projects in the last seven years.08108

CORNER COTTAGE��

Quaint, single-storey period cottage inquiet, friendly market-town just 4 miles from Snape and 8 miles fromAldeburgh on the Suffolk HeritageCoast. Light and airey, with pleasantviews from each window. Openfireplace, for cosy log-fires in winter.Ideal base for exploring Suffolk. Within30 mins drive of Southwold, RSPBMinsmere, etc. Available all year.Perfect for short breaks. 2 bedrooms,sleeps 4. Breakfast by arrangement.

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2 Rendham Road,Saxmundham, IP17 1BJ


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WINDMILL LODGES��

Six beautiful lodges nestled aroundour small fishing lake in peacefulcountryside. Each features a secludedoutdoor hot tub - the perfect place tounwind! Extremely well equippedincluding underfloor heating, fishinglake and heated swimming pool.Walking distance to village pub, 3miles from Framlingham, close tocoast and attractions.

08035

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Red House Farm, Saxtead,Woodbridge, IP13 9RD

01728 685338 01728 [email protected]

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TOAD HALL FLAT��

First floor studio flat, ideal for two,located near Aldeburgh, Orford,Snape and Southwold and quietlysituated in the grounds of StratfordLodge. Reached by outside steps it isspaciously designed without losing itsessential cosiness. Off-road parkingand covered storage for bicycles. The bedroom has an en-suite showerroom and linked beds can be doubleor twin. Linen and heating/water isincluded. Regrettably, no pets.

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Stratford Lodge, Stratford St. Andrew,Saxmundham, IP17 1LJ

01728 603463 [email protected] www.tiscover.co.uk/toadhallflatW

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HOPE COVE COTTAGE��

Former stable block, now a spaciousbungalow. Set in a quiet villagelocation with large walled garden,70 yards to beach. Comfortablysleeps 7 (1 bunk) in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large sitting room withcosy wood stove, TV, video, DVD.Fully fitted kitchen, dishwasher,washing machine, dryer. Sorry nopets or smoking.

08088

MAP REF D2

North End Avenue, Thorpeness, IP16 4PD


Contact: Mrs Irene PearmanPiggots Farm, Albury End, Ware, Herts SG11 2HS

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THE HOUSE IN THE CLOUDS��

One of England’s most famous follies,spacious accommodation for a truefamily holiday. Sleeps 10/12 in 5bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, drawingroom, dining room and magnificent‘Room at Top’. Exceptionally wellfitted providing: dishwasher,microwave, fridge, freezer, washingmachine, dryer, colour TV, gas firedcentral heating, table tennis, snooker,lawn tennis and boules. One acreprivate ground, overlooking golfcourse and sea. Close to Aldeburgh,Snape Maltings and Minsmere.

08080

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Uplands Road, Thorpeness, IP16 4NQ0207 224 3615 [email protected]

Contact: Sylvia Le Comber, Flat 4 Hinde House, 14 Hinde Street, London W1U 3BG

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MICAWBERS��

A detached house located in quietseaside village, with garden andgarage. Sleeps four in the mainhouse and two in the annexe. Close to beach, the Dolphin Inn andthe Meare. Near to Minsmere BirdReserve and Snape Maltings ConcertHall. Central heating, wood burningstove, fitted kitchen. No pets.

08059

MAP REF D2

The Sanctuary, Thorpeness,Leiston, IP16 4PH


Contact: Mrs J Hockley,Piggots Farm, Albury End, Ware, Herts SG11 2HS

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OAK COTTAGE��

Renovated comfortable cottage close to Felixstowe, Woodbridge and Suffolk Heritage Coast. Availableall year. Gas central heating, colourTVs and fully equipped kitchen. One kingsize and one double bed. All linen, towels, gas and electricityincluded in price. Owner maintainedand serviced. Pets strictly byarrangement. No smoking. Shortbreaks available in low season.

08037

MAP REF B4

342 High Road, Trimley St.Martin, Felixstowe, IP11 0RL

01394 27716807961 044714 [email protected]

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TREACLE POT COTTAGE��

19th Century cottage local to Felixstowewith off road parking. Enclosed garden,summerhouse, garden furniture. Cottagesleeps 4, one double bedroom upstairs,other rooms ground floor includingdouble bedroom. Equipped with two TVs,video, radio, steam iron, payphone,hairdryer, electric shower, bath. Fullyequipped kitchen, washing machine,tumble dryer, freezer, microwave etc.Nightstore heating all rooms, electric fire.Owner maintained and serviced. Dogswelcome. Available all year. All bedlinen,towels and electric included in price.

08031

MAP REF B4

Mill Lane, Trimley St Martin, Nr. Felixstowe, IP11 0RP

01394 275367 www.suffolk-holiday-cottages.co.uk

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KNOLL COTTAGE��

Cosy period cottage with exposedbeams and wealth of character. Closeto Snape Maltings and its famousconcert hall, the picturesque towns ofWoodbridge and Aldeburgh, OrfordCastle and Minsmere RSPB. 1 doublebedroom. Linen and towels provided.Charming sitting room with solid fuelstove. Very well equipped. Parking for1 car. 1 well behaved pet welcome.

08073

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2a Snape Road, Tunstall, IP12 2JL01728 685084 [email protected]

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QUAYSIDE COTTAGE��

Spoil yourself with this magnificentview of the Deben where the waterliterally laps at the garden wall.Explore endless coastal walks. Take time for a river cruise. Be merryat the famous Maybush Inn. Andrelax... in accommodation where thediscerning enjoy quality comfort andthe creative are inspired. Short winterbreaks available.

08007

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The Quay, Waldringfield,Woodbridge, IP12 4QZ

01473 736724 01473 736724 [email protected]

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WINDY BANK��

Six feet from the water’s edge,‘Windy Bank’ has truly panoramicviews of the beautiful Debenestuary. This timber chalet forms a great base for a fun holiday fortwo to four persons. Fully equippedincluding linen and towels.Comprises living area, kitchen,shower room, bathroom and bedroom. Well behaved petsaccepted. No smoking. Weekendbreaks in low season.

08051

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The Quay, Waldringfield,Woodbridge, IP12 4QZ


Contact: Mrs R. RoutledgeThe Court, Chapel Lane, Winford, BS40 8EU

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MIDDLE COTTAGE��

Set between Southwold andAldeburgh, this beautifully restoredcottage is on a quiet lane which leadsout of Westleton towards Minsmereand the sea at Dunwich. It is light,airy, stylish and generously equipped. The south-facing conservatory/dining-room is sunny and warm evenin winter. Central heating, log-burningstove and parking nearby. Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms. Downstairs cloakroom,dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV, DVD,mini-stereo, telephone.

08066

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Mill Street, Westleton,Saxmundham, IP17 3BD


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SAMPSONS MILL��

17th Century converted smock mill.Personally maintained to high standard by owners. Unique, cosyaccommodation ideal for two people.Kitchen, shower room, WC, circularbeamed sitting room and comfortablesofabed. Galleried double bedroomwith beams rising to conical shapedroof. En-suite WC/basin. Lovely views.Private patio, garden and parking. Idealretreat, 5 minutes walk through quietcountry lane to friendly church, shops,footpaths. Near Heritage Coast. Openall year. Regret no smokers or pets.

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MAP REF B3

Mill Lane, Wickham Market,Woodbridge, IP13 0SF


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Convenient for the Heritage Coast(Southwold, Dunwich, Minsmere,Snape, Aldeburgh) and rural Suffolk.Attractively furnished. Spaciouslounge/diner/kitchen (dishwasher,washing machine, dryer, microwaveetc). Panoramic parkland views. Own grounds on 120 acre estate.Sleeps 4, one double, one twin.Large patio. Linen, heat, lightincluded. Parking.

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Yoxford, Saxmundham, IP17 3HQ01728 668740 01728 668102F

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CHAPEL BARN LODGES

Leiston Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5PE01473 68285001473 [email protected]

A small development of 12 luxury lodges set in 7 acres of outstanding naturalbeauty, but just 1 1/2 miles from the seaside town of Aldeburgh.

The lodges are available to purchase from £158,000, come fully furnished andcomplete with generous decking areas.

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

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WHITEARCH TOURINGCARAVAN PARK

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Whitearch Touring Caravan Park, set in 141/2 acres, 8 acres trees,1 acre fishing lake, 51/2 acres ofgrassland 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 commercialvans. Last arrivals 8pm.

Shop opening times: 10.00am - 4.00pm; 7.00pm -8.00pm April to October.

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Main Road, Benhall,Saxmundham, IP17 1NA

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Felixstowe Seafront Holiday Park. 12 foot wide 6/8 berth caravan.Large living area with gas fire andcolour TV. Fully equipped kitchenincluding gas cooker, fridge andmicrowave. Dining area, threebedrooms, shower and toilet.Privately owned. Quiet site.Available March - November. No pets.

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01284 76774701284 767747

Contact: Mrs J. L. Phillips96 Queens Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3EP

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FOREST CAMPING��

A spacious, level, well drained caravanand campsite with electric hook-ups.Shop and play area available on-site.Situated in the centre of ForestryCommission land and within an Areaof Outstanding Natural Beauty.Excellent base for relaxing, walking,cycling and bird watching within theforest itself and within the surroundingattractive countryside and alongnearby rivers and coast. Close to therenowned Sutton Hoo. Member of theEET and BH & HPA. Off B1084 road. Open Easter 2008 - 31st October.

08127

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Tangham Campsite,Rendlesham Forest,Woodbridge, IP12 3NF


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BROADLAND HOLIDAY VILLAGE��

Currently holding Visit Britain’s highest grade of “5 stars” for holiday parks, ourfamily 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 thebeach and various attractions. The perfect place to stay and discover theforgotten Broad. Accommodation comprises our new luxuriously appointed pinelodges, cosy brick built bungalows or modern caravans. NEW: a selection of ourbungalows now have a private hot-tub - perfect for summer or winter. Open allyear for holidays and short breaks.

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Marsh Road, Oulton Broad, NR33 9JY01502 573033 01502 [email protected] www.broadlandvillage.co.ukWE

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08116

� Set in 30 acres of beautiful woodland, we haveour own private stairway to the beach.

� Full facilities for camping, touring caravans and self catering. Apartments and cottages availablethroughout the year.

� Stunning holiday lodges for sale.

� Our facilities include on-site freehouse pub servinggood 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.

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EASTON FARM PARKQUALITY ASSURED VISITOR ATTRACTION

For a fun-filled family day out, comeand meet the animals at Easton FarmPark. Feed the goats, and ride aroundon pedal tractors and go-karts. Freepony rides and hug-a-bunny everyday. Indoor soft playbarn andadventure playground. Gift shop andriverside cafe. Stay in one of our fourstar 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 admissionprices and special events programme.

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Easton, Woodbridge, IP13 0EQ01728 746475 01728 [email protected]

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BAWDSEY RADAR STATION

The Transmitter Block was featuredin the BBC2 Restoration series. Come and visit ‘The Magic Ear’ - anexhibition about the history of Radar.In 1937, Bawdsey was the first ofthe Chain Home Radar stations thatplayed a crucial role in the Battle ofBritain. For information on 2008opening times, contact us.

“Helping ensure that our historystays on the radar”

Registered Charity 1106009

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The Transmitter Block, Bawdsey, IP12 3AT


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Theatre ~ Bar Functions ~ Restaurant

Open all year round withentertainment to suit all tastes

and ages.

Licensed restaurant and bar withwonderful sea views.

Celebrate your own special occasion here. Call the restaurant

for details on 01394 282957.

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Undercliff Road West,Felixstowe, IP11 2DX

01394 282957 (restaurant) 01394 282126 (box office)[email protected]

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LONG SHOP MUSEUM

Come and discover Leiston’s uniquehistory and visit the home of theGarrett Collection. An award winningmuseum housed on the originalGarrett works site including theGrade II* listed Long Shop, built in1852 as the first production line forportable steam engines. 200 yearsof local, social and industrial history.6 exhibition halls, resource centre,picnic garden and gift shop.

Dates open: 1 April to 31 OctoberOpen: Monday to Saturday 10.00am- 5.00pm, Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

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Main Street, Leiston, IP16 4ES01728 83218901728 832189 [email protected]

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BEACON RALLY KARTS LTD

For the ultimate off-road Kartingexperience. Enjoy the thrill of our 3large outdoor tracks with computerlap times. Ideal for individuals, partiesand corporate entertainment. Ages 5to 75 years. Safety clothing supplied.

Bookings 7 days a weeks from 10amto dusk.

Arrive And Drive open 10am to 4pmweekends, bank holidays and schoolholidays. All weather permitting.

08018

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Bealings Road, Martlesham,Woodbridge, IP12 4RP


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Tenpin Bowling Centre with 24computerised lanes. Centre haslicensed bar and snack food bar. All lanes have optional bumpers forchildren. Centre is air conditionedwith free on-site parking. Lanes canbe reserved by telephoning 01473611111. Open every day expectChristmas day from 10.00am. Special offers for family bowling.

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Gloster Road, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3RJ

01473 611111 01473 [email protected]

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www.visitfelixstowe.co.uk www.felixstowechamber.co.uk

Sun Spot of the East CoastThe 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

LANDGUARD FORT

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-scaleinvasion 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 - 5pmwith free audio tours.

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SUFFOLK COASTAL SPORT AND LEISURE CENTRES

08119

Suffolk Coastal Leisure Community Association

Felixstowe Leisure CentreFeatures 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 670411www.felixstoweleisurecentre.co.uk

Brackenbury Sports Centre, FelixstoweMulti purpose sports hall, squash courts, all weather area, activity hall fortrampolining and gymnastics.Telephone for further information: 01394 270278.

Deben Pool, Woodbridge25m pool, fitness suite, sauna. Telephone for further information: 01394 384763.

Leiston Leisure Centre25m pool, multi purpose sports hall, fitness suite, soft play area, all weatherarea, squash courts, activity hall and health suite including sauna and sunbeds.Telephone for further information: 01728 830364.



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SNAPE MALTINGS

Snape Maltings is a unique collection of Victorian buildings over 7 acres setamidst breath-taking scenery beside the River Alde. The buildings are filled witha mix of shops, galleries and featured exhibitions. The Granary Tea Shop serveshome made cakes, sandwiches and rolls with an emphasis on local producethroughout the menu. The Plough & Sail Public House is situated on thefrontage of The Maltings with local ales and serving lunch and dinner.

Snape Maltings is an inspiring location which hosts a monthly Farmers Marketalong the quay, river trips and RSPB guided walks along the Alde Estuary.

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

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LADY FLORENCE RIVERCRUISE RESTAURANT

Calm water river cruises from Orford,with fine dining aboard. Sail pastNational Trust’s Orford Ness, RSPB’sHavergate and Aldeburgh. Morningbrunches, a la carte lunches, summerdinners and Autumn cocktail sunsets.Imaginative menus with fresh localproduce. Choose aboard. Full bar.Informative commentary. Maximum12 passengers. All year includingChristmas day, regardless of weatherand tides. Smoking allowed on deck.

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Orford Quay, Orford, IP12 2NU07831 698298 [email protected]

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SNAPE MALTINGSCONCERT HALL

Set amidst breath-taking scenery by the River Alde, Snape MaltingsConcert Hall is home to a year-roundprogramme of concerts, includingThe Aldeburgh Festival in June andthe Snape Proms in August.The concert hall (capacity 832) and restaurant may be hired forprivate events.

2008 Events:June 13–29 - 61st Aldeburgh FestivalAugust 1–31 - Snape Proms

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Snape, Nr Aldeburgh, IP17 1SP01728 687110 01728 [email protected]

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THORPENESS WINDMILLVISITOR CENTRE

This working mill dates from 1803and is a visitor centre for SuffolkCoast and Heaths Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).Previously used to pump water tothe water tower now known as The House in the Clouds. The millcontains information about theAONB, the mill and Thorpeness. No parking available.

Open from Easter weekend 2008.Opening times vary. Group tours byarrangement. Free entry butdonations are welcome.

The Mill is run on behalf of SuffolkCounty Council.

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Uplands Road, Thorpeness,Leiston, IP16 4NQ

01394 38494801394 384948mail@suffolkcoastandheaths.orgwww.suffolkcoastandheaths.orgW

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Look for Avocets, Bitterns and MarshHarriers in Spring, Red Deer inAutumn and Winter wildfowl. Twonature trails and eight bird watchinghides. Guided walks all year andregular family activities. Visitorcentre with gift shop and tea room.Family activity packs available.Binocular hire.

Open daily, except Christmas Dayand Boxing Day, 9.00am to dusk.RSPB members free. Admissioncharges for non members.

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Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3BY01728 648281 01728 [email protected]

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EAST SUFFOLK LINESIpswich to Lowestoft including through services to London.

08129www.eastsuffolkline.com www.onerailway.com

The railway between Ipswich and Lowestoft haslong been known as the East Suffolk Line. The linelinks Lowestoft and the market towns in EastSuffolk 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 manywonderful places to eat and drink.

Nearby Melton’s station offers access to goodwalking along the river Deben and the surroundingcountryside, and is near to Sutton Hoo.

Wickham Market station is in the village of CampseaAshe, and is close to Easton Farm Park.

Saxmundham is a small market town with goodconnections for Aldeburgh and Leiston.

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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

Days out worth talking aboutCall 0870 333 1181 for details

or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

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.

King of theCastles!

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE• Visit this magnificent 12th century

fortress and discover the castle’sfascinating 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.

Orford Castle,Orford, IP12 2ND

Tel. 01394 450472

Framlingham Castle,Framlingham, IP13 9BP

Tel. 01728 724189

Look out for great family events throughout the year.

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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

Snape Maltings Events

www.aldeburgh.co.uk/events

Tel: 01728 687110

Landguard Fort Events

www.landguard.com

Tel: 07749 695523

English Heritage Events

www.english-heritage.org.uk

Tel: 0870 333 1181

National Trust Events

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Tel: 0870 458 4000

Easton Farm Park Events

www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk

Tel: 01728 746475

EVENTS CONTACTS

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


Useful InformationSUFFOLK 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 byDual Creative Limited www.dualcreative.co.ukPhotographic studies within this brochure byDual 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.

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Tasty Suffolk


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Even the words ‘Tasty Suffolk’ sound delicious! Whilst you’ll come across a few household names,many producers will be noted for their quality productswithin food and drink enthusiast circles, on a regionalbasis or even in their local area.

You’ll find unsung local food heroes going abouttheir business with dedication and passion. Andbefore you leave to return home don’t forget tostop at a farmers' market or farm shop to buysome Suffolk produce so that the memory ofyour visit lingers a little longer in your senses...

Local produce isn't simply about eating and drinking, it encapsulates local culturaldistinctiveness, industrial skill, the broaderenvironment and an enjoyable leisureexperience.

Experiencing locally produced food and drinkwhich is distinctive to the area you've come tovisit really does add something special to yourholiday or day trip.

The landscapes of the county really doinfluence the variety and quality of food anddrink produced. The coastline and inlandwaterways provide great quality fresh fish andshell fish. Oysters for example are grown alongcertain 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 thegrowing of asparagus where drainage is vital.This has also led to a concentration of smallvineyards producing award winning English wineswhose yield and quality improves year on year.

Pastures and grazing land throughout thecounty host dairy cattle herds whose milk isused in a wide range of diary products,including the production of ice cream, crèmefraiche and cheeses, whilst the presence ofbeef cattle is evident and a greater awarenessin rare breeds has led to a great deal ofinterest in the native Red Poll breed. Thebreeding of pigs is extremely evident in thecounty and this serves to endure the finereputation of Suffolk hams and bacon. Theforest and woodlands provide a range ofsucculent wild game meat and is ‘a must try’.

Aldeburgh Aldeburgh Parish Church Hall20 October, 17 November & 15 DecemberJohn Burch: 01728 453637 (TIC)

Easton Farm Park Easton, Nr Wickham Market 4th Saturday monthly (3rd Sat in Dec)9.00am - 1.00pmJill Kerr: 01728 [email protected]

Halesworth Holton Village Hall, Nr Halesworth2nd Saturday monthly 9.00am - 1.00pmLottie Barbour: 01986 [email protected]

Jimmy's Farm Wherstead, Nr Ipswich1st Saturday monthly: 10.00am - 2.00pmNicki: 01473 [email protected]

Snape Maltings Riverside Market1st Saturday monthly: 9.30am - 12.30pmAlesha Gooderham 01728 [email protected]

WoodbridgeWoodbridge Community Centre2nd & 4th Saturday's monthly9.00am - 1.00pmVictoria Farrow: 01473 [email protected]

Suffolk Farmers’ Markets

Photos from Suffolk Tourism Partnership

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All the accommodation featured in this guide has been quality assessed by either Visitbritain or the AA, or has recentlyapplied 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 thecomfort of the bed, the quality of the breakfast and dinner and, most importantly, the cleanliness as well as the warmthof the welcome. Look out for the Visitbritain Gold and Silver awards and the AA Red or Gold Stars, which recogniseexceptional quality at all levels, and businesses who “go the extra mile”.

Simple, practical, no frills

Exceptional with a degree of luxury

Excellent standard throughout

Good level of quality and comfort

Well presented and well run

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One to Five Star Rating(Guest Accommodation)

Red Stars recognise the very best establishments within the3,4 and 5 star category.

� AA Inspectors' ChoiceThese hotels stand out as the very best inthe UK and the Republic of Ireland,regardless of style. The selected Inspectors'Choice hotels are identified by red Stars.

� Highly CommendedAA inspectors determine a quality score as apercentage to cover all aspects of a guestaccommodation, including service. The scoreis then represented as a one - to five-Starrating. Yellow Stars indicate that anestablishment is within the upper 10% of the quality score range for a three-, four- or a five-Star guest accommodation.

Unconfirmed ratingA hotel or guest accommodation may havean 'Unconfirmed' symbol because their Starrating has not been confirmed. This may bedue to a change of ownership or becausethe establishment has only recently joinedthe AA rating scheme.

AA Associate recognitionEstablishments inspected and rated byVisitBritain, VisitScotland or VisitWales can pay to belong to the AA AssociateHotel/Guest Accommodation Scheme. You can be confident that all AA Associate-recognised establishments have Star ratings that meet the commonquality standards.

Pennant ratings for campsites and caravan parksCampsites and caravan parks are rated byAA inspectors on a five-point scale. ThePennant ratings increase with the qualityand variety of facilities a park offers.

The AA Pennant rating is only based on the touring pitches and the facilities atcampsites and caravan parks.

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How to be Suffolk Coast’sfavourite sort of visitor!

1We take our recyclingpretty seriously in Suffolk,so it would be great if youcan help us by doing yourbit where possible. Byplacing litter in bins ortaking it home to recyclehelps keep the area morepleasurable for others.

Help us reduce,re-use and recycle!

2Exploring locally can be great fun, so why not consider walkingor cycling – it’s good for you and the environment. Whengetting out and about, try usingthe bus or the train – you’llbe able to enjoy the views much more that way.

Can you car-lesswhen you visit?

Suffolk has a great traditionof pig farming and even

today it is estimated that 20% of the UK’s porkoriginates from the county. The Suffolk BreakfastInitiative has been developed to recognise ourfood and farming heritage. Look out forhospitality businesses displaying the logo asyou’ll be sure of a Tasty Suffolk experience.

Rose Awards 2008The English Tourism Council’s annualRose Awards highlight and promoteselected high quality holiday caravanparks that also provide a good proportion

of first class caravan holiday homes for hire.

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Key to Symbols

National Accessible SchemeAccommodation 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 thoroughlyinspected against demanding criteria. VisitBritain has a variety of accessible accommodation in itsschemes, 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 butwould benefit from points of fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

Mobility 2 - Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those thatmay need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

Mobility 3 - Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair andtransfers 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 seatedposition. They can require personal/ mechanical assistance to aid transfer (eg carer, hoist).

AA inspectors annually award Rosettes to restaurants for the quality of their food. MostStar-rated hotels have their own restaurants and we also inspect these. Not all receive anAA 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, usinggood-quality ingredients.

The best local restaurants, offering higherstandards and better consistency. Greaterprecision is apparent in the cooking, andthere is obvious attention to the quality and selection of ingredients.

Three Rosettes are awarded to outstandingrestaurants that demand recognition wellbeyond the local area. The highest qualityingredients receive sympathetic treatment,and there is consistent timing, seasoning,

and judgement of flavour combinations. Youcan expect excellent and intelligent service,and a well-chosen wine list.

Four Rosettes highlight cooking thatdemands national recognition. Dishesdemonstrate intense ambition, a passion forexcellence, superb technical skills andremarkable consistency. An appreciation ofculinary traditions is combined with a desirefor exploration and improvement.

The food at a five-Rosette restaurant standscomparison with the best in the world. It ishighly individual, benefits from breathtakingculinary skills, and sets the standards towhich others aspire. There will also be aknowledgeable and distinctive wine list.

Rosette awards for restaurants

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 5It’s all about local distinctiveness.Experiencing local food and drinkin a friendly local restaurant orpub really does add somethingspecial to your visit. You won’t befar from a farmers’ market or farm shop and be sure to useother local services duringyour visit.

Go local, it’s miles better!

Seasonal outlook...

Visiting during off peak periodsoften adds to your enjoyment; you’llbe able to get out and about withgreater ease, see more of theSuffolk Coastal area and have morechoice. Tourist Information Centreshave lots of great ideas on whatto do, so please make apoint of using them.

CONNECT!

Connect to the landscape you’vecome to see by supporting theCONNECT project which serves tosupport a range of environmentaland conservation projects on theSuffolk Coast. Please use thecountryside code and of course enjoy your visit!

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SUFFOLK COASTAL HOLIDAY GUIDE 2008Thank 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 � 4May � 5 June � 6 Jul � 7 Aug � 8Sept � 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 � 4May � 5 June � 6 Jul � 7 Aug � 8Sept � 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 12-4 weeks in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 25-8 weeks in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 39-12 weeks in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 4Over 3 months in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 5Will 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 . . . . . . . . . . � 35 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . � 4 8 - 10 . . . . . . � 5 11+ . . . . . . . . . . . � 6

11. What was/will be the main purpose of the visit?Holiday 4+ nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 1Short break 1-3 nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 2Day visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 3Visiting friends/relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 4Business 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 . . . . . . . . � 2Self Catering . . . . . . . . . � 3 Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 4Caravan/camping . . . . . � 5 With Friends/Family . . . . . . � 6Other, please specify: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15. In which area do you plan to stay?

Aldeburgh � 1 Felixstowe � 2 Woodbridge � 4Framlingham/Saxmundham � 3 Other

16. Which are of greatest interest to you?

Walking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 1 Boating/Sailing . . . . . . . . . � 2Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 3 Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 4Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 5 Historic sites . . . . . . . . . . . . � 6Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 7 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 8Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 9 Bird-watching . . . . . . . . . . � 10Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 11 Music/Concerts . . . . . . . . . � 12Touring by car . . . . . . . . . . � 13 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY (AONB)

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

BIRMINGHAM

CARDIFF

NORWICH

IPSWICHFELIXSTOWE

LONDON

Experience...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.

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

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

The Moon & Sixpence Cakes & Ale Priory ParkWaldringfield,Woodbridge, IP12 4PP

Tel: 01473 736650 Fax: 01473 736270

Email: [email protected]

www.moonandsixpence.eu

New lodges and caravan holiday homes

for sale with 7 and 101/2 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.

Abbey Lane, Theberton, IP16 4TE

Tel: 01728 831655


www.cakesandale.net

Ipswich, IP10 0JT

Tel: 01473 727393


www.priory-park.com

Short stay touring sites available too!

T H E C H A R M & T R A N QU I L L I T Y

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