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...
"The Hoot" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Stowmarket is a charming market town in Suffolk, resting between Needham Market and Haughley. The town is known for being the largest in Mid Suffolk, and offers a wealth of attractions, including the Museum of East Anglian Life and the...
"The Granary (Hacheston), near Framlingham" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. And the end of a busy day, The Granary is just the place to relax in. The barn is light and bright and has wonderful open countryside views. A large open-plan ground floor living space with full height tri-folding doors on one side floods the...
"Duchess Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Wickham Market is a characterful countryside village resting between Woodbridge and Framlingham. The village is known for its octagonal-spired All Saints Church, independent shops, and community spirit, and offers a varied selection of...
"Foxhole Cottage (8), Stowmarket" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Mid Suffolk District. The tranquil location means that birdsong fills the house in the spring and summer months. In the winter, enjoy a walk around Framlingham Castle and return to cottage to cook a home-cooked roast, light the wood-burning stove and settle in for...
"Rosedene, Rickinghall" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Mid Suffolk District. The village of Rickinghall, alongside Botesdale, is situated close to the Norfolk border offering excellent access to both Norfolk and Suffolk with good road links to Bury St Edmunds, Diss and Thetford. The villages are well stocked with three...
"Swift - Sweffling Hall, Sweffling" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Each tent at our Lantern & Larks locations, accommodates six guests across three bedrooms. There is one king size room, one twin room and one bunk bedroom. Inside, there is an open plan living area with a spacious kitchen featuring a double...
"The Granary (Hacheston) (4), near Framlingham" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. And the end of a busy day, The Granary is just the place to relax in. The barn is light and bright and has wonderful open countryside views. A large open-plan ground floor living space with full height tri-folding doors on one side floods the...
"Deben Road" 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...
"Foxhole Cottage (10), Stowmarket" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Mid Suffolk District. The tranquil location means that birdsong fills the house in the spring and summer months. In the winter, enjoy a walk around Framlingham Castle and return to cottage to cook a home-cooked roast, light the wood-burning stove and settle in for...
"Flemings Hall, Bedingfield" is a 7 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 14 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Inside, generous living spaces invite both relaxation and connection. The Great Hall, with its grand fireplace and piano, is made for long evenings by the fire, while the drawing room and cinema provide quieter corners to retreat to. The...
"4 Bed Cottage in Hacheston" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 4 bedrooms - 2 super king-size, 1 twin (zip and link, can be made into super-king on request), 1 single bed - Electric double oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave and...
"Molly (Cow Shed 6)" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Campsea Ashe is a rural village in Suffolk, resting between Orford and Framlingham. The village is known for its historic church, St John the Baptist Church, whilst offering visitors a charming local pub, The Duck, and a village store, where...
"The Bowtop Gypsy Caravan" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Thorndon, Suffolk is a charming village nestled in the heart of the countryside, offering a perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful getaway. With its picturesque surroundings, visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and...
"Carabelle (Cow Shed 7)" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Campsea Ashe is a rural village in Suffolk, resting between Orford and Framlingham. The village is known for its historic church, St John the Baptist Church, whilst offering visitors a charming local pub, The Duck, and a village store, where...
"8 Cross Street, Hoxne" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Step inside and the cottage immediately feels like a charming and intimate retreat, where characterful details and thoughtful touches create a space designed for two. The small sitting room is cosy and inviting, perfect for curling up together...
"Dozy Dotty (Cow Shed 4)" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Campsea Ashe is a rural village in Suffolk, resting between Orford and Framlingham. The village is known for its historic church, St John the Baptist Church, whilst offering visitors a charming local pub, The Duck, and a village store, where...
"Kingfisher 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...
"Daisy (Cow Shed 1)" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Campsea Ashe is a rural village in Suffolk, resting between Orford and Framlingham. The village is known for its historic church, St John the Baptist Church, whilst offering visitors a charming local pub, The Duck, and a village store, where...
"Bluebelle (Cow Shed 5)" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Campsea Ashe is a rural village in Suffolk, resting between Orford and Framlingham. The village is known for its historic church, St John the Baptist Church, whilst offering visitors a charming local pub, The Duck, and a village store, where...
"Buttercup (Cow Shed 3)" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Campsea Ashe is a rural village in Suffolk, resting between Orford and Framlingham. The village is known for its historic church, St John the Baptist Church, whilst offering visitors a charming local pub, The Duck, and a village store, where...
"Quill Farm Barn" is a 7 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 13 guests in Suffolk Coastal District. Campsea Ashe is a rural village resting between Orford and Framlingham. The village is known for its historic church, St John the Baptist Church. The village supplies a local pub, The Duck, and local village store, where you can stock up on...
"Debonair Atlas Caravan Rental Stonham Barns" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Mid Suffolk District. Stonham Aspal, a village resting in the countryside of Suffolk, offers a selection of amenities and attractions, including a golf park, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, and a selection of eateries for guests to dine at, including Café 24 at Stonham Barns...
"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...
Popular towns in and around Suffolk:
AldeburghBecclesBlythburghBungayBury St EdmundsClareDissErpinghamEyeFelixstoweFramlinghamHadleighHalesworthHarlestonHighamHuntingfieldIpswichKerseyKnodishallLavenhamLeistonLoddonLong MelfordMendhamMickfieldNeedham MarketOrfordPeasenhallPolsteadRattlesdenRedgraveSaxmundhamSibton GreenSnapeSnape MaltingsSouthwoldStoke-by-NaylandStonham AspalStowmarketSudburyThoringtonTunstallWesthorpeWoodbridgeYoxfordSome local suggestions:
Dog friendly Suffolk cottagesLuxury Suffolk holiday cottagesSuffolk cottages with a hot tubSuffolk cottages by the seaOr search further afield:
Search within Eastern England and East Anglia
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.
