Woodfarm Barns and Barges in Suffolk & Tuscany

A wonderful, thatched cottage resting in Windsor Green near Sicklesmere, Suffolk. Period features. Hot tub. Family-friendly. Lavenham 4.2 miles; Burt St Edmunds 8.6 miles.

Set in its own private garden amid the owner’s natural, unspoilt woodland, this converted detached coach house is set along a main road across the river from the ancient town of Woodbridge. It provides an ideal holiday base, with fresh garden vegetables and eggs available from the owner. Forest walks, three golf courses, the Sutton Hoo burial ground, the fishing village and castle at Orford, Snape Maltings concert hall and the Suffolk Heritage Coast are all nearby. Shop 1 mile, two pubs serving food within walking distance.

This semi-detached cottage comes fully equipped with a private hot tub. Surrounded by the undulating Suffolk hills, this is a truly special property. The open-plan living area boasts a warm and snug environment which makes for a great social space. The master bedroom comes with an en-suite toilet, and the twin room has an additional pull-out bed, so there’s room for the whole family. With the property all on one level, it’s ideal for wheelchair access too. As well as enjoying your own privacy, with a private entrance, garden and patio area, guests can also take full advantage of the farm’s features, like visiting the goats, sheep, horses and cattle. Beach 16 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

Beautifully presented lodge in a quiet secluded position with an abundance of things to do close by. A wonderful area to explore by car, bike or foot. One well behaved pet welcome.

Beautifully presented coastal cottage just a short walk from the wonderful sandy beach at Kessingland and a short drive from the popular seaside town of Southwold. Excellent walking from your doorstep and a great base for exploring the coastline.

In a quiet location on a small select development, Dormers is a well furnished, end of terrace holiday home with a sunny, fully enclosed rear garden. Just a short walk to the town centre, Leiston boasts a steam museum, leisure centre with swimming pool, independent cinema and range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Just a short drive away are the beaches at Aldeburgh, famous for its connection with Benjamin Britten, and Thorpeness, with its Mere and tea shops. Other local attractions include Leiston Abbey (1 mile), Minsmere Bird Reserve (3 miles), Snape Maltings (6 miles) and Southwold (10 miles). Shop 150 yards, pub and restaurant 800 yards.

Excellent barn conversion in the heart of Suffolk. Ground floor bedrooms and spacious living accommodation upstairs on first floor. Far reaching views over the gardens and pond.

Commanding an imposing waterside position, Riverside House stands on the banks of the River Waveney, the gateway to the southern Broads, a short walk from the market square in the pretty town of Beccles on the Norfolk-Suffolk border. It is set in a street of mostly medieval and Georgian houses, each with their own architectural charm, and has a private, riverside terrace which overlooks the 16th-century church and bell tower where Lord Horatio Nelson’s parents were wed. A house for all seasons, you can sit round the roaring log fire in winter, or enjoy the west-facing private terrace and gardens in summer, watching magnificent sunsets over the fields. Fishermen will delight in fishing from the holiday property’s large pretty riverside garden and patio – a rowing dinghy and two buoyancy lifejackets are even provided for river trips or picnics. Walk to the centre of the charming market square to enjoy a drink at one of the many local inns and traditional country pubs or savour a leisurely meal at one of the restaurants. A range of independent delicatessens sell epicurean speciality local produce and there is even a Victorian sporting shop. Explore all the attractions that Norfolk and Suffolk have to offer including Southwold, 15 miles, with its seafront, pier and summer theatre, or Dunwich Heath and beach. There is also RSPB Minsmere to visit, Aldeburgh with its fishing boats and local seafood, and Snape Maltings with its concert hall. Pleasurewood Hills theme park and Africa Alive are not to be missed, and children will love the treetop experience at BeWILDerwood adventure park. Shops, pubs and restaurants 300 yards.

6 Coastal Cottage is a delightful old coastguards cottage settled in the coastal town of Kessingland, in the picturesque county of Suffolk.

This wonderfully characterful, reverse-level cottage rests in Blythburgh, near Southwold, Suffolk. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Wangford 3 miles; Southwold 4.8 miles; Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB 21.2 miles.