Dog-Friendly Holidays 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, EnglandBarn End Cottage is a luxurious semi-detached barn conversion set in the grounds of the owner’s home, and was completely renovated in 2019. It is all on the ground floor and wherever possible the owners have retained the barns original features. On approach, you will come up a private drive flanked by natural paddocks. The property is ahead of you with originally styled shutter doors over the floor to ceiling windows. The open plan living space is light and airy with beams but equally cosy with the wood burner. To the back of the barn you can enjoy the private garden with a sun terrace. In the grounds, guests can enjoy walks but also have access to the owner’s tennis court.
Here, you are hidden away in the Suffolk countryside and excellently located to explore this superb area, with the historic market towns of Framlingham and Saxmundham close by. Cycling and walking are well catered for here, with lovely countryside trails to explore and beautiful scenery along the way. The coast is equally close by with Southwold, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh a short drive away or accessible via public transport. You will not be lost for things to see and do in this beautiful location. There is also a popular local pub a short walk away. Beach 8½ miles. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub ¼ mile.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Carlton, England
5.00Set in the Upper Alde Valley, between the historic market towns of Framlingham and Saxmundham, The Coach House offers charming, spacious, detached holiday accommodation. Sympathetically converted and located next to the owners home, it retains much original character and has been furnished to a high standard. An ideal base for cycling or walking, and featuring its own 2-acre woodland walk. The Suffolk Heritage Coast at Aldeburgh is 10 miles. Snape Maltings Concert Hall is 5 miles. Also conveniently situated for RSPB reserve at nearby Minsmere, Southwold and Walberswick. Shop 2 miles, pub ¼ mile.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Kessingland, EnglandThis is a very special place! Set on the edge of the Suffolk heritage coastline near the ‘secret’ beach of Covehithe, this detached house is surrounded by blue skies, views of fields, woodlands, and nature reserves. The perfect retreat for larger families and groups looking for relaxation, fun and adventures. It is also close to Southwold and has easy access out into the surrounding towns and villages of Suffolk. Within walking distance is the village of Wrentham, with a village shop, pubs and superb café/deli, ideal for getting breakfast.
This country house has spacious accommodation with every care taken to present an exceptional holiday experience. It has large sociable areas, a warm snug with a wood burner for winter cosiness and some downstairs accommodation for those with mobility restrictions. It also has a huge swim-spa and beautiful gardens to enjoy. There is a porch with useful storage leading to the open plan living room, dining area and kitchen. The living area has comfortable seating here for everyone as well as benefitting from a Smart TV and huge bi-fold doors that lead out to the garden and spa. The dining area is complete with dining table and chairs for eleven guests, and the kitchen is equipped with everything you may need to rustle up a homely meal. Downstairs is a snug which can be used as a bedroom (includes mattress topper. wardrobe and blackout curtains) with a Smart TV, and there is also a downstairs bathroom with a big Jacuzzi bath and large rainfall shower. Upstairs are four bedrooms all with wonderful field and woodland views. Outside, make use of the bubbling swim pool/spa with seated jacuzzi area, jets and swim against ’pool’ area, there is a dry ’dome’ to dry off in with towel dryer and warm towels.
When you book will be in touch to help you organise any special requirements such as cocktail mixer to visit, catering including private chef, graze boards, afternoon teas or breakfasts delivered, party decorations or flowers, and bike hire.
Country walks are available all around, and the sea is only a walk or short bike ride away. The Suffolk heritage coastline has fabulous beaches to enjoy. Explore Southwold, a fantastic seaside town with pier, historic lighthouse and high street lined with independent shops and boutiques. RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich heath, offering opportunities for spotting birds and connecting with wildlife, with excellent walks available. For great days out visit Snape Maltings, Framlingham Castle, Halesworth Museum, Yoxford Antiques Centre and Gardens and Easton Farm Park. Vibrant market town of Beccles boasts independent boutiques and chain shops, with an excellent collection of eateries, including fine dining to many cafés serving home-made cakes and savouries to delight many palates. The weekly market is excellent for all things local, and there is an open air heated outdoor swimming pool, popular with many local swimmers and gateway to the Famous Norfolk Broads National Park. Beach 1½ mile. Pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£286From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Church Rd, England 5.00Just 500 yards from the glorious sand duned beach at Kessingland, a traditional seaside village on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, is this superb, very spacious, detached holiday home. The house has the added addition of a private hot tub, large garden, its own cinema room with a 2½ metre screen and a games room, and is the ideal base for a family holiday or for friends to get together to relax and unwind. Only 4 miles away is the popular resort of Lowestoft, which offers traditional seaside entertainment, and children will love Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, which is just a short drive away. Just down the road is Africa Alive, or visit the lovely seaside resort of Southwold, famous for Adnams Brewery, the pier and summer theatre. Dunwich Heath and Beach, RSPB Minsmere, Aldeburgh with its fishing boats and local seafood, and Snape Maltings Concert Hall are also easily accessible. Hire a boat on the glorious Norfolk Broads and watch the weekly speed boat racing on nearby Oulton Broad. The medieval city of Norwich, with its fine shopping, castle, cathedral and museums, is an easy drive. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£254From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Eye, England 5.00This detached, single-storey dairy conversion, situated adjacent to the owner’s home, is in a good location for exploring the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast and the Norfolk Broads. The Old Dairy is within 3 miles of Thorndon Country Park which has 500-acres of diverse habitats, good for horse riding, walking, cycling and fishing. Enjoy a trip along the River Waveney or River Alde, taking in the waterside scenery and looking out for some of the region’s rare wildlife. Visit the coastal resorts of Aldeburgh and Walberswick, both 31 miles, and Southwold, 33 miles, or enjoy fish and chips at the beachside café by Dunwich Heath (National Trust), 30 miles. Dogs are allowed on most of the Suffolk coast’s beaches, the most popular stretches have restrictions over the summer months.
The National Trust site of Sutton Hoo can be found at Woodbridge, 26 miles away, where you can discover the story of the Anglo-Saxons at the burial ground of the kings. Just 4 miles away is the small historic town of Eye, which has an interesting range of independent shops, antique and interior shops, a deli, butcher, cafés and pubs. Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens is 6¼ miles away, or visit the market town of Diss, 6 miles, with its supermarkets, shops, cafés, golf course, leisure centre with swimming pool, and direct rail links to London. Other places to visit include the medieval town of Bury St Edmunds, 19 miles, and the vibrant city of Norwich, 27 miles, with its castle, cathedral, shops, market square and pubs. Beach 31 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tattingstone, EnglandThis cosy romantic cottage is all you need to get away together, just the two of you. Lovingly restored this beautiful retreat offers just what you have been searching for. The beautiful cottage garden complements the exterior of this pretty hideaway and once inside the modern furnishings and calming colours will help you relax into a break away you will never forget.
Well-appointed and stylishly furnished, it has a pretty cottage garden (accessed by a stable door), ideal for enjoying breakfast in the summer, al fresco dining or unwinding after a days’ adventure with a glass of wine. Perfectly poised to discover both Suffolk and Essex – there is sure to be something to keep you entertained. The quintessential town of Southwold with its miles of unspoilt landscape is just waiting to be explored. From the harbour and beach to numerous pubs and restaurants, perfect for a cosy candlelit dinner, before a romantic walk just for two.
The lovely coastal resort of Aldeburgh is just as inviting with a good selection of restaurants, some serving fresh seafood, as well as great walking opportunities. Follow the coast, as it guides you towards Thorpeness with the crashing waves and the rugged coastline as your backing track. Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town is easily accessible offering entertainment of a different kind. From the history, the art and the good shopping, there is lots here to keep you busy. Explore the town centre filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants, or stop and sample the local Colchester ale, as you absorb this cosmopolitan town. Many nearby attractions include Dedham Vale and Constable Country with Flatford Mill and Sir Alfred Munning’s house.
Ideal birdwatching and walking area; fishing and tennis nearby. Alton Water is on the doorstep with bicycles, sailing dinghies and windsurfers for hire. Jimmy’s Farm (from the TV series) is also nearby. Farm shop 50 yards, pub 1 mile.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Rumburgh, EnglandSet in the village of Rumburgh close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, Wheelwright’s Cottage makes an ideal holiday retreat. Adjoining the owners’ property, the light and airy cottage has been furnished to a very good standard with original features retained. Visitors have their own garden but can also enjoy walks in the village, exploring the many local footpaths. There is a small shop, open May to October, selling local produce. Guests can visit Southwold with its pier and lighthouse and Walberswick. Minsmere (RSPB), Dunwich and Aldeburgh, well known for its music festival, are nearby. Norwich and The Broads are also within easy reach. Shops 4 miles, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£43From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beccles, EnglandCommanding glorious countryside views on the fringes of this quiet village, this beautifully converted, single storey property offers comfortable holiday accommodation whatever the season. Only 1 mile from an award-winning pub, this property is a haven in which to relax and unwind in. The quiet country lanes are ideal for walking and cycling, and property is ideally placed to explore the many delights of Norfolk and Suffolk. The market town of Beccles, with its river, pubs, restaurants, delightful shops and station, is just 3 miles. Lowestoft with its sandy beach and promenade, Oulton Broad with its Thursday night speed boat racing, Southwold, famous for its beer and summer theatre, Sutton Hoo (National Trust), Africa Alive and Fritton Countryworld are all within a short drive. The medieval city of Norwich, with its castle, cathedral and fine shopping, is 21 miles. Perfect for bird watching, the RSPB Mimsmere is approximately 20 miles away. Beach 5 miles. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 1 mile.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Springfield Rd, EnglandThis cute detached cottage is decorated in a stylish and relaxing palette. Light and airy, you can watch the sun rise through the garden doors from the bedroom. The open-plan living area offers a contemporary kitchen and comfortable seating area. Located a 20-minute walk from the beach and in a quiet street, you can be assured of relaxed evenings. Enjoy breakfast in the private garden before seeking out all that this fantastic area has to offer. Perfect for relaxing in following a day of seaside, cycling, sailing, bird watching, or exploring local walks.
Aldeburgh is the home of British composer Benjamin Britten and remains a centre for the arts and literature with the Aldeburgh Music Festival, the Proms, an annual poetry festival, documentary film festival, exhibitions and galleries, food festivals and many other cultural events. Fresh locally caught fish can be bought daily (weather permitting) from the fishermen’s huts along the beach. It is a quintessential coastal town.
Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this gentle and understated landscape, with its pubs aplenty, offers a day’s walking that can be rewarding and enjoyable. As well as coastal walks, the River Alde and surrounding areas can be explored by foot. Minsmere Bird Sanctuary lies just up the coast towards Southwold. The town of Southwold is ideal for visiting the famous Adnams Brewery, or just up the Sailors’ Path, following the River Alde, is Snape, famous for the Snape Maltings Concert Hall. The small historical Roman town of Aldeburgh is a cultural tourist destination. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurant 1 mile.£100From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Saxmundham, EnglandA perfect getaway location for a couple, Chick Hatch Barn is a beautifully restored barn nestling deep in the Suffolk countryside. A cosy beamed living area with a wood burner opens out onto the patio from where there are sweeping views over the fields. Sympathetically renovated, and standing detached, it lies on the owners’ working sheep and beef farm, close to the historic market towns of Framlingham and Saxmundham, and offers a great holiday base from which to enjoy good cycling and walking. The Suffolk Heritage Coast is close by and Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Southwold are all within easy reach. The RSPB reserve at Minsmere is a very popular stop along the coast, along with Dunwich, ‘The Lost City’, which was lost to the sea, and whose ruins are visible from the shoreline. Beach 10 miles. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub ¼ mile.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
