Dog-Friendly Holiday Cottages in Suffolk
Explore the enchanting landscapes of Suffolk, where a vast coastline, picturesque countryside, and charming villages set the stage for an idyllic dog-friendly getaway. Whether you choose to wander the streets of Ipswich, delve into the rich history of Bury St Edmunds, or stroll along the pristine beaches, you and your four-legged companion are in for an unforgettable experience.
Saxmundham, EnglandSet in a quiet country lane this stunning detached listed barn conversion, adjacent to a property which is occasionally used by the owner, is perfect for a relaxing family holiday or celebration. Steeped in character with beams, the spacious barn has a vaulted ceiling, an oak floor and a wall of glass doors opening onto a large lawned garden with views over open countryside. There is also a small orchard and an enclosed terrace which is perfect for al fresco dining. With 3 bedroom suites plus one double bedroom in the cowshed and a small double sofa bed in the barn gallery, it is ideal for families, all with TVs there is room to spread out. Just a few minutes’ drive away is the historic market town of Framlingham, which has a range of interesting shops, restaurants and cafés, all housed in buildings of many ages, there is also a 12th century castle, a splendid example of Norman architecture. Conveniently placed to explore the delights of Suffolk, in one direction are the charming coastal towns of Aldeburgh, famous for its fish and chips and links with Benjamin Britten and Southwold, famous for its pier and colourful beach huts, Snape Maltings concert hall, Orford and the RSPB reserve at Minsmere. Whilst in the other direction visitors can enjoy the riverside market town of Woodbridge with a swimming pool and independent cinema, the ancient burial ground at Sutton Hoo (NT) and the Victorian seaside resort of Felixstowe. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.
Please note that the Barn and Cowshed are one building, but for the purposes of description are described separately.£224From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Saxmundham, EnglandWelcome to Fieldview Cottage, a charming retreat nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Bruisyard, Suffolk. Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the Suffolk countryside and discover a wealth of activities and attractions that await you in this idyllic corner of England.
Bruisyard offers a quintessential English experience, surrounded by rolling fields, historic architecture, and a sense of timeless charm. Nature enthusiasts will find themselves captivated by the beauty of the countryside, with walking and cycling trails that wind through lush landscapes and reveal hidden gems along the way. As you explore, you’ll encounter ancient woodlands, quaint villages, and perhaps stumble upon a cozy country pub where you can savour local flavours and hospitality.
For those with a penchant for history, nearby attractions like Framlingham Castle and Leiston Abbey provide a fascinating glimpse into the region’s rich past. Wander through medieval ruins and imagine the stories that echo within these historic walls. The charming market town of Saxmundham is also just a short drive away, offering a delightful blend of independent shops, cafes, and a vibrant market showcasing the best of local produce. Bruisyard Hall, an impressive Tudor mansion, graces the village with its presence. While private, the stunning architecture and sprawling grounds are a sight to behold. A leisurely stroll around the hall allows you to soak in the grandeur of a bygone era.
Nature reserves such as RSPB Minsmere beckon birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts to witness the diverse flora and fauna that call Suffolk home. The serene landscapes provide a perfect backdrop for photography or simply unwinding in the midst of nature’s beauty. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, Fieldview Cottage in Bruisyard, Suffolk, serves as the ideal base for your holiday escapades. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Suffolk life, where each day unfolds with the promise of new discoveries and cherished memories.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lowestoft, EnglandSituated in the ever popular town of Pakefield, near Lowestoft, Albion Cottage is a renovated, end terrace property, and is only 100 yards from a sandy beach, making it ideal for fishing. Its bright interior makes it a more than comfortable base to relax in following a day of sun, sea, sand and fun on the Suffolk Coast. There are many things to do in the surrounding area, including Africa Alive, which is a renowned nature reserve, Lowestoft, with its popular pier, and Pleasurewood Hills, the UK’s most easterly theme park. Further inland, you will find Oulton Broad, part of the Norfolk Broads National Park. From here, you can fish (licence required), hire a day boat or sit back and watch the passing pleasure craft. Southwold, Aldeburgh and Dunwich are all within easy reach by car. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£57From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Eye, EnglandTucked away on the site of the Mid Suffolk Light Railway track bed, close to the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum, these delightful and unique holiday properties are based on the railway theme: one a station building plus 5 converted railway carriages, enjoying panoramic views across rolling countryside.
The Station House (ref E5336) is a comfortable detached, three-bedroom station building, typical of the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway. With one double and two twin bedrooms, it can house up to six adults.
Railway Carriage One (ref E5337) is a compact but airy carriage with a living room and kitchen area and sleeps four in comfort. There is a double bedroom and a second sleeping area with two short bunk beds suitable for children.
Railway Carriage Two (ref E5601) is a well-appointed and spacious carriage with two bedrooms, one double, one with two bunk beds, and a further sofa bed in the living area to sleep two. The open plan living area, and an adjoining kitchen, allows families or friends to spread out, relax and enjoy their holiday together.
The Guard’s Van (E5639) offers two comfortable bedrooms for four people, with a double and two single beds. It has a delightful living and dining room with comfortable, upholstered bench seats which retain the original feel of the carriage.
The Italian Carriage (UKC3492) offers accommodation for up to four people. At one end you will find a bunk room, sleeping two people and the other a double bed in the master room. In the centre of the carriage is an open plan seating and kitchen area. The carriage enjoys its own patio and seating area.
Wilby Halt (ref UKC712) is a quirky and unusual property is split over two restored railway carriages. Linked by a railway platform, the first carriage houses the living space including kitchen and comfortable living room. The second carriage is the sleeping carriage where you will find the double bedroom and further room with bunk bed and single bed. This really is a unique experience and perfect for families.
It is surrounded by country lanes and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy cycling, walking and just relaxing and getting away from it all. It is centrally located, so it is also a great destination for those who want to sample what Suffolk has to offer. The owner’s own swimming pool, ¾ mile away, is available and is heated all year. There is also a hot tub and sauna.
Local amenities can be found in the pretty village of Debenham only 4 miles away, which has some lovely shops, pubs and cafés, as well as a local supermarket and leisure centre. The beautiful village of Mendlesham, 1½ miles, has a pub, post office, local store and bakery. It is within a short walk of the Mid-Suffolk Railway Museum, with steam trains at weekends in summer. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 29 guests.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Woodbridge, EnglandIn the heart of the Suffolk countryside you will find Red Barn Cottage, a lovingly restored barn conversion with a light, airy and fresh décor. Adjacent to the owners’ home, this semi-detached property has open plan living spaces and large bright bedrooms. This is both an ideal base from which to explore but also relax after a day seeing all the places Suffolk has to offer. The large enclosed garden is a sun trap and looks over to the undulating countryside. Excellent walking and cycling can be found in this beautiful part of Suffolk, with circular walks from the door.
Set in the village of Kettleburgh, Red Barn Cottage is very close to the beautiful market town of Framlingham. Mentioned in the Doomsday Book, its 12th-century castle still stands, and visitors can walk the curtain wall and enjoy the fantastic views. A great family day out is Easton Farm Park, 2 miles, with plenty of family fun, including animal petting, indoor soft play and many more activities. It is also host to the Maverick Festival, held during early July, for the finest Americana music festival.
The Suffolk Heritage Coast is easily accessible by car, where you can visit Southwold, Aldeburgh and England’s most easterly point, Lowestoft. Suffolk is a walkers and cyclists, paradise with winding roads, chocolate box villages and stunning landscape. Sea and river fishing can be found within 10 miles. Available by request are small, medium and large dog crates, a help for anyone that wishes to save a lot of space in not having to transport them! Beach 15 miles. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub 1 mile.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Colchester, EnglandSea Folly is a comfortable three-bedroom terraced house in the seaside town of Brightlingsea. Located just walking distance from the beach, this is a fantastic location to enjoy a coastal holiday with friends and family. Decorated and furnished to a good standard, the property has a spacious garden, dining room and cosy living room. Brightlingsea is a lovely and quaint seaside town with a boating lake, beaches and a lively busy harbour with boat trips available throughout the summer. The beaches are great for children and it really is an excellent location for families. Clacton with its famous pier is just a few miles away. The countryside around Brightlingsea is stunning and the area is perfect for walking and cycling. The town has a number of good pubs, cafes and restaurants, and is known for its three excellent fish and chip shops. It is conveniently located to explore the coast of Essex or, further inland, the county town of Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, with a castle, museums, art gallery, many Roman remains, a good shopping centre, Colchester Zoo and a rail link to London (40 minutes). Mersea Island is nearby, where visitors can sample the locally caught fish and oysters, as well as its sailing and beaches. Beach 150 yards. Shop 10 yards, pub 15 yards and restaurant 100 yards.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lowestoft, EnglandLocation, location, location! Perfect for small families, couples and friends to stay on the seafront in a glorious apartment. Let the breathtaking views and sea air put a spring in your step as you explore the local area.
Moray Apartments are four coastal beach apartments in one Grade II listed building, originally devised in 1846 by J. L. Clemence for Sir Samuel Morton Peto for the development of Lowestoft as a fashionable holiday resort.
Positioned on the edge of the broads, Lowestoft is a traditional seaside town, with plenty going on with family entertainment, dining, shopping and nightlife. It has wide award-winning sandy beaches with all year round dog friendly spots and two piers!
For extra family fun, you’ll find Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park and Africa Alive, 100 acres of parkland and home to giraffes, rhinos, flamingos, lions, meerkats and a hundred other exotic species, just on the edge of Lowestoft. A short drive away is Southwold, well known for its brightly coloured beach huts, pier and fresh fish suppers. Aldeburgh, Dunwich and the Suffolk Heritage Coastline are all within easy reach.
Lowestoft train station is a short walk away, so why not hop on a train to the medieval city of Norwich with its castle, cathedral, museums, fine shopping and dining. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Southwold, EnglandRose Farm Cottage is hidden away on the outskirts of the village of Frostenden, close to Southwold in Suffolk. Wonderfully equipped with all you would need, the owner has taken great care to ensure you will thoroughly enjoy your break away. With a separate dining room, kitchen and living room, this detached house lends itself well to family getaways.
From Rose Farm Cottage you will find numerous walks around you, but it is also a fantastic base to explore the surrounding area including the Suffolk Heritage Coast, with the popular seaside towns of Southwold, Aldeburgh and Dunwich.
Inland, Beccles is a popular market town with excellent pubs, restaurants and independent shops. Beccles is also the southern entrance to the Broads National Park, and guests can rent day boats from the quay to explore this magical winding water land, with a few stops at riverside pubs a must! Beach 5 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lowestoft, EnglandLocated in the ever popular village of Pakefield near Lowestoft, Florence Cottage is an original fisherman’s cottage, wonderfully renovated by the owners. An open plan living/dining room lends itself well to socialable evenings after a day of exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The wood burner is also an added bonus for those cooler winter evenings.
The cottage is only 500 yards from the beach, where dogs are welcome all year round, and the beach is a blend of sand dunes and wide open space. Further south, during the summer the promenade is very popular, with the Claremont Pier a big hit with little ones (and big kids!).
Lowestoft is the most easterly point in the UK and is known as the ’sunrise coast’. You are ideally located to explore the surrounding area, including Southwold, Aldeburgh, RSPB Minsmere, Dunwich and Walberswick for a spot of crabbing. For those looking for fun on the water, Oulton Broad is nearby, the southern gateway to the Norfolk Broads National Park, where fishing, day boats and riverside pubs and restaurants are the usual haunts of guests to the area. Beach 500 yards. Shop and restaurant 250 yards, pub 150 yards.£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Halesworth, EnglandThis delightful cluster of converted barns can be found deep in the Suffolk countryside, set in 80 acres of grazing meadows on the owner’s working beef farm where the owner lives. Henry’s Barn (ref UKC3168) is a semi-detached barn conversion and can accommodate up to six guests including two guests with restricted mobility, on the ground floor. The Old Dairy (ref UKC3169) is also part of a barn conversion ideal for a couple or small family. The Old Corn Mill (ref UKC3170) is another semi-detached barn conversion and has a large communal seating area, ideal if all properties are booked together, accommodating up to 16 guests.
Whilst offering holiday makers a cosy and comfortable stay, these 18th-century barns have retained much of their charm and character, and share use of an indoor heated pool which can be booked for private sessions, and is open from Easter to September (please bring your own towels). There is also a large games room with an indoor astro turf pitch for football, hockey and tennis. Ideal for families and larger groups, there is a real emphasis on guests’ comfort. The properties are decroated with a Christmas theme during the festive season, perfect for breaks all year round.
The village of Walpole is in the Suffolk Blyth Valley on the outskirts of Halesworth, close to the River Blyth. It is an ideal location from which to explore the Suffolk Heritage Coast at Southwold with its brightly coloured beach huts lining the promenade, Aldeburgh for traditional fish and chips on the seafront, or Dunwich to explore the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the RSPB Minsmere, all offering a distinctly individual coastal experience. You are also ideally located to discover the Suffolk countryside locations of Framlingham and the infamous Castle on the Hill, the market town of Halesworth for a spot of retail therapy and the equally beautiful Beccles, a market town situated on the southern network of the Norfolk Broads National Park. Beach 8 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
