Not every holiday destination has to be bold and flashy. Sometimes you want low-key and relaxed, and that’s precisely what the charming Suffolk village of Stonham Aspal delivers. Even if you’ve never visited before, arriving at your choice of its beautiful cottages to rent will feel like coming home. The village has a timeless feel with many buildings dating back to the 14th and 15th Centuries, and even the remains of a Roman hypocaust - the earliest form of underfloor heating. Stonham Aspal is in the heart of the stunning Suffolk countryside yet also within easy reach of beautiful beaches and vibrant towns and cities. Easy to get to from London, this is a great choice for a few days away relaxing. Read more
Barn Cottage No 4 is a well equipped cottage, set in the heart of the Mid Suffolk Countryside surrounded by farmland. The cottage is all ground floor with no stairs inside the property and offers an escape from the noise and stress of every day life as it is tucked away down a quiet country lane. The Cottage is perfect for couples and solo travellers. It is a great location to explore the Suffolk countryside and towns of Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, as well as the beautiful heritage coast of Southwold and Aldeburgh
Barn Cottage No 1 is a well equipped cottage, set in the heart of the Mid Suffolk Countryside surrounded by farmland. It is part of a converted barn and offers an escape from the noise and stress of every day life as it is tucked away down a quiet country lane. The Cottage is perfect for couples and solo travellers. It is a great location to explore the Suffolk countryside and towns of Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, as well as the beautiful heritage coast of Southwold and Aldeburgh
"The Milking Parlour, Henley" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. All spread across the ground floor, this stunning property comes with high wooden beamed vaulted ceilings and perfectly polished real oak Parquet floor throughout. The property has been luxuriously furnished throughout and makes for the most...
"Hope Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Set back from the high street in the delightful village of Ufford, this charming Victorian cottage provides a peaceful retreat near the riverside town of Woodbridge. Sleeping two guests, this dog-friendly holiday home is ideal for a romantic...
"Jasmine Farm Stables" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Jasmine Farm Stables is a beautifully restored former stables set within the picturesque Suffolk countryside. The property is well equipped with everything you could need for a romantic break away. Boasting a hot tub, you have everything you...
"Weavers Mark Cottage, Palgrave" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. If you are looking for a tranquil, relaxing break, well away from the day-to-day pressures of modern living, Weavers Mark Cottage is a compelling option worthy of your consideration. This bijou bolthole provides its guests with all of the...
"Cuckoo - Sweffling Hall, Sweffling" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Each of our glamping tents accommodates up to six and has three bedrooms that each sleep two. There is one king size room, one twin room and one bunk bed room per tent. If necessary you could also fit a travel cot in any of the bedrooms (these...
"Railway Carriage One - E5337 - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. The hot tub is a top feature of this holiday home. The holiday home features a private entrance and heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and...
"Black Tiles" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Situated in a quiet and pretty village in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, this property is a great base to explore from. Dennington itself boasts a fantastic pub just a stone’s throw from the cottage, as well as a lovely tearoom on the...
"Barn in Suffolk" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Ipswich District. Set within four acres of the owners land with close by rail links, this is a fantastic base for exploring the area, located between the market towns of Stowmarket and Needham Market, which has a direct rail link into London. Cyclist and walkers...
"The Forge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Stowmarket is a lovely Suffolk market town between Needham Market and Haughley. The town is the largest in Mid Suffolk and has many attractions, including the Museum of East Anglian Life and the nearby River Rat. There are pubs, cafes,...
"Bird Cottage, Burgh" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Grundisburgh is a picturesque village located just 3 miles from Woodbridge and 6 miles from the county town of Ipswich. The village centre surrounds a wonderful green with a network of paths and roadways, some crossing the river via fords and...
"Shepherds Hut at The Hollies" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Woodbridge is a historic riverside market town boasting an outstanding selection of independent shops, restaurants and pubs. The town has been famous for boatbuilding, rope and sail making since the Middle Ages. The working tide mill is a major...
"Italian Carriage-ukc3492 - Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Mid Suffolk District. This holiday home's standout feature is the hot tub. The holiday home offers a private entrance, heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing...
"Dolly Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Set within a pretty and quiet lane just a stones throw from the market square within Woodbridge lies the quaint and cosy Dolly Cottage. This cute little home is the perfect romantic retreat for couples.Size: Sleeps up to 2, 1...
"Woodland Retreat Lodge, Brundish" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. A stay in Woodland Retreat Lodge is an ideal way to spend a few days hiding away from the world, with lots of comforts and local interest. Climb the external steps leading up to the lodge and enter the stable-door into a lovely open-plan living...
"Moat Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. A blissfully secluded wood-panelled lodge enveloped by vibrant wildflowers and boasting tranquil views across the Suffolk countryside. This romantic bolthole is the perfect escape into nature for couples and their waggy-tailed companions....
"The Bothy" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. With a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, the small town of Eye is a well-served town located in the heart of East Anglia. With monthly cinema nights held at the community centre, this charming location is just five miles away from the...
"Rector's Retreat" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Ipswich District. Bildeston, a small village with a rich history in the county of Suffolk, is south-east of the bigger town of Bury St Edmunds and is located north of the Dedham Vale aonb. The Crown, a gastropub where you can indulge in delicious food while on...
"Corner Cottage, Dennington" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. The beautiful market town of Framlingham is mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) and has been known since Anglo Saxon times, when it consisted of several manors which William the Conqueror (1066-1087) presented to Roger Bigod. The town is of...
"Harvest Moon" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Grundisburgh is a picturesque village located just 3 miles from Woodbridge and 6 miles from the county town of Ipswich. The village centre surrounds a wonderful green with a network of paths and roadways, some crossing the river via fords and...
"The Pottage, Hoxne" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Mid Suffolk District. The Pottage is a beautiful retreat in the peaceful Waveney valley in Suffolk, with wonderfully decorated accommodation, an airy and extensive open plan living area and a lovely courtyard garden. The cottage was completely renovated in 2019 by...
"Tiggywinkle's" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Situated in the heart of the county, Debenham is a small village with plenty on offer. Charm and character are in abundance with graded timber framed homes lining the high street and independent shops providing unique and local products. The...
"Owl Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. The beautiful market town of Framlingham is mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) and has been known since Anglo Saxon times, when it consisted of several manors which William the Conqueror (1066-1087) presented to Roger Bigod. The town is of...
"The Lodge off High Street" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Babergh District. The market town of Hadleigh is in the Suffolk countryside. The main street has independent shops and a choice of tea rooms and pubs. There are many historic buildings, a pleasant backdrop whilst discovering the craft and gift shops. The area is...
"The Cowshed" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Mid Suffolk District. This gorgeous barn conversion has undergone a stunning transformation from derelict farm building to luxurious countryside getaway. Surrounded with countryside and rolling fields The Cowshed is the ultimate escape to the country. Sleeping up to...
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For Families - You won’t have to put up with the sound of stroppy kids whinging that they are bored, because there are plenty of family-friendly activities and attractions near Stonham Aspal. Sutton Hoo is around half an hour’s drive from the centre of town. The site offers not only the temptation of seeing an authentic Viking Great Ship burial for a king but also a host of fascinating exhibits, an adventure playground and other fun activities for kids such as free watercolour kits and a Gruesome Graves Tour. Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park is half an hour south of the village. In the 15 years since Jimmy Doherty started the Essex Pig Company, the farm has grown to encompass a wildlife park, tea rooms, playgrounds, woodland walks, animal talks and plenty more to appeal to families. Framlingham Castle is a favourite spot for a picnic or a slice of cake in the cafe. They often have child-friendly activities during school holidays, so investigate their website in advance of your visit. A day at the beach is on the bucket list of most children. The seaside resort of Southwold is within an hour’s drive of Stonham Aspal, as is Aldeburgh.
For Walkers & Cyclists - Staying in the heart of the Suffolk countryside gives direct access to beautiful walks and cycling routes which, because Suffolk is reasonably flat, are perfect for every fitness level. There is an easy six-mile loop passing through woodland around the village, while the National Cycle Network route 51 passes through nearby Stowmarket.
For Foodies - You only have to see the quality of farmland to know that regionally sourced Suffolk food tastes delicious. Pick up locally reared meat from one of several farm shops in the area and enjoy it seared on the barbecue and accompanied by locally brewed Aspall cider. Adnams has been distilling spirits and brewing beer in Southwold for more than 140 years, and there are plenty of other independent bakers, confectioners and ice creameries to satisfy those with a sweet tooth. Aldeburgh’s annual food festival over the last week in September attracts foodies from around the country, with markets and events in Ipswich, Newmarket, Framlingham and other towns and villages all year round.
For Nature Lovers - The area around Stonham Aspal is a haven for birds and wildlife, so be sure to remember your binoculars if you are a keen twitcher. Virtually on the doorstep, the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary allows visitors to get up close and personal with owls, raptors and other types of birds. They do fantastic work to protect vulnerable and injured birds and hold events like Hawk Walks and beginner falconry days. Also close to holiday cottages in Stonham Aspal is Needham Lake with a peaceful walk around the water and beautiful foliage, especially in autumn. The Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is an easy 30-minute drive from the village, while the drive to RSPB Minsmere takes a little longer but is worth the effort.
Stonham Aspal is peaceful and picturesque yet close to some of Suffolk’s best-loved attractions and within easy reach of beaches and the cities of Norwich and Ipswich. The area has a cross-generational appeal, and it is understandable why children who visit here on holiday grow up to bring their own families back for a relaxing, stress-free holiday.
