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
"Cherry Tree Cottage, Woodbridge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage 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...
"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...
"No.36 Debenham" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Nestled in the heart of Suffolk, Debenham is a quintessential English village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. In this charming village, you can meander along picturesque streets lined with historic...
"Linnet Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Linnet Lodge is a delightful self-catering property perfect for two guests. Tucked away on the edge of the charming village of Wickham Market, this beautifully sunlit and modern ground floor accommodation has been kitted out to provide a true...
"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...
"Carriage House, Bruisyard" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 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...
"Wagtail Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in St. Edmundsbury District. Badwell Ash is a quaint, traditional Suffolk village resting in the heart of the county, not far from Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. In the village, you'll find the historic Badwell Ash Church, St Mary's and a handful of amenities such as a...
"Rhubarb Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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...
"Littles Limes" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Woodbridge, a historic riverside market town, has many independent shops, restaurants, and pubs. Since the Middle Ages, the town has been known for rope, sail, and boatbuilding. The working tide mill is a must-see for tourists. Boating,...
"Gabriels Place" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Set within one of Suffolk’s most idyllic villages, Walsham le Willows, Gabriel’s Place is a pretty, little cottage at its heart. Tucked away from the main road, this petite countryside bolthole is the ideal romantic retreat for two. The village...
"Hawkeswade Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Hawkeswade Barn is a fantastic 1 bedroom self-catering base located in the beautiful village of Lower Ufford just a few miles from the seaside attraction of Aldeburgh and the market town of Woodbridge.Size: Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom.Nearest Beach:...
"Sundial Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Sundial Lodge is a fabulous getaway surrounded by private woodland in the village of Wilby near Eye. It is finished to an impeccable standard with all the modern luxuries. Sundial Lodge can be booked on its own, or with Woodland Lodge to create...
"Garden Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Set in the village of Debenham, within the peaceful surroundings of Alexander House, is Garden Lodge. Lovingly modernised, this peaceful property is the perfect couples escape. Spend your mornings in the pretty garden enjoying a coffee and...
"Miller's Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Millers Cottage is situated in the town of Woodbridge in Suffolk. The town, close to the River Deben, has interesting shops, old buildings near Market hill, a lovely church, restaurants, pubs, galleries and museums as well as a marina and...
"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...
"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...
"Blackberry Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Embrace the slow pace of country life with an escape to this tranquil cottage, nestled on private owner’s grounds in the sleepy village of Clopton. This romantic bolthole is ideal for outdoorsy couples seeking a relaxing retreat in the heart of...
"Grange Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in St. Edmundsbury District. Felsham is a pretty village which comes with a local shops, a pub and a church dating back to the 15th century. Within the surrounding area, you will find a magnitude of villages filled with a wealth of architecture spanning the decades and...
"The Coach House at Hill House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. This delightful hideaway for two is set in the historic conservation area of Eye, a pretty market town surrounded by unspoiled countryside. The property, once a coach house, has been skilfully refurbished to create a luxurious retreat while...
"Bed in Hadleigh (87956)" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Ipswich District. The property has been lovingly designed and built to offer a base in which to explore the surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb) and the gorgeous views of the rolling Suffolk countryside, with a cycle route on your door step....
"Willow Cottage at Wattisham Hall" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Babergh District. This charming two-bedroom barn conversion is located within the grounds of Wattisham Hall. Overlooking tranquil Suffolk countryside and a medieval moat, it’s an ideal place for a small family wanting to immerse themselves in nature....
"Chobbs Barn, Eye" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. The small town of Eye is considered by its inhabitants to be more like a village. It has a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, and monthly cinema nights are held at the community centre. Just 5 miles away is the market town of Diss, in the...
"Woodpecker Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Mid Suffolk District. A perfect countryside retreat with an air of luxury. Hidden from the stresses of life, Woodpecker Lodge is a newly constructed oasis in the very heart of the county of Suffolk; oh, so perfect for a couple, friends or a family looking to rest,...
"The Lodge, Stowmarket" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Inside the Lodge boasts two good sized bedrooms – one double and one twin – with the double having an en-suite bathroom with modern shower. The family bathroom has a freestanding bath and stunning Moroccan basin. Highly eco-friendly, the cabin...
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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.
