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.
Sudbury, EnglandWelcome to your perfect retreat in the charming village of Sudbury in Suffolk. This modern two-bedroom property offers a serene escape in the heart of the English countryside, where contemporary design harmoniously meets the rustic allure of this historic location. The two bedrooms are thoughtfully designed to provide a peaceful night’s rest. The master bedroom exudes tranquility, adorned with neutral tones and premium linens on the kingsize bed. The second bedroom, furnished with twin beds, is equally comfortable and offers flexibility for families or friends travelling together. Step outside onto the private patio, a perfect spot to bask in the fresh air and sip your morning coffee or a glass of your favourite tipple.
Just a stone’s throw from Meadow Walk is the beautiful Melford Country park with its delightful walks. Long Melford itself is a historic gem, known for its timber-framed buildings, independent boutiques, and art galleries. Take leisurely strolls through its cobbled streets, immersing yourself in the quaint charm that defines this village. For those seeking cultural enrichment, the nearby market town of Sudbury offers the recently opened Gainsborough museum, galleries, and a vibrant arts scene as well as an array of shops and restaurants.
Just a bit further, the popular seaside towns of Clacton, Frinton and Walton are great for a traditional day at the seaside, with amusements on the pier and lovely walks along the sea wall. For more traditional seaside fun with amusements and candy floss, then Southend on Sea or Clacton is ideal. Pop on a train to London for a trip to the theatre, shopping in famous Oxford Street or a lovely family adventure. Meadow View, Long Melford is the perfect base for exploring the beauty of Suffolk. Experience comfort, style, and the allure of the countryside in this idyllic retreat. Your unforgettable escape begins here.£66From 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, England 5.00Within walking distance of Kessingland’s glorious sand dunes beach, this detached bungalow boasts its own private sunny decked area and enclosed garden. It is the ideal retreat for a short break. Sea Breeze is a brand new property completed in 2022 and has been finished to a very high standard, with no expense spared, making it an ideal choice for a staycation. An open plan living area offers a large Smart TV which you can cosy up in front of to enjoy a film after a long day exploring Suffolk. No matter the time of day, the well-equipped kitchen is the ultimate place to cook up a feast. The spacious bathroom features an elegant roll-top bath and a separate walk-in shower. There are two double bedrooms making Sea Breeze suitable for both families and friends looking to escape to the coast.
Kessingland is a traditional seaside village on the Suffolk Heritage Coast and 4 miles away is the popular resort of Lowestoftm which offers further traditional seaside entertainment. Both Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park and Africa Alive are within a short drive too. Southwold with its pier and summer theatre; Dunwich Heath and beach; RSPB Minsmere; Aldeburgh with its fishing boats and local seafood, and Snape Maltings Concert Hall are all easily accessible, as are the lovely Norfolk Broads. Shop ½ mile and pub 500 yards. This can be booked with UK38339 Wild Lupin to sleep up to 8 guests.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Stowmarket, EnglandThis light and spacious, two-bedroom, newly-built lodge is situated on the beautiful Stonham Barns Leisure Park, which is set in 110 acres of picturesque countryside. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed with en-suite toilet, a further bedroom has twin beds, and there is also a shower room. There is a fully fitted kitchen, and the living room offers the perfect place to sit and read, watch TV or play family games. Outside is a large terrace area which is fenced off and is the ideal place to sit and relax with a book and your favourite tipple.
Stonham Barns has an array of activities to suit all ages. For the children there are amusements, an adventure golf, play barn and new for 2023, an aqua park. The two fishing lakes are set in a tree-lined corner, and are fully stocked with a mixture of carp. The popular Suffolk Owl Sanctuary on-site is home to over 80 owls and birds of prey, meerkats, ferrets, rabbits and red squirrels. Flying displays are held daily from Easter to September. There is a large bar/restaurant where you can watch sports or play darts, as well as air hockey and a amusement area for the children. There is also an outside garden area. Why not pop along to the on-site theatre and watch a music act? If you fancy a bit of retail therapy there is an array of independent retailers on-site, including a hairdresser, pottery, café and antique centre.
If you can tear yourself from Stonham Barns, then a visit to the Suffolk coast is a great way to spend a day. Southwold offers an array of independent shops and restaurants, and is home to Adnams Brewery. Also worth visiting are Thorpeness, situated around the Mere with its Peter Pan themed islands, Aldeburgh, with its famous fish and chip shop, and Bury St Edmunds, where you can take a treasure trail to learn more about this historic town. Beach 22 miles.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Market Pl, England 3.80This spacious and delightful property is located in the heart of Lavenham. With medieval roots, Red Lion Corner was once part of an old pub named ‘The Red Lion’. It boasts exposed wood beams throughout, a stunning feature fireplace with exposed brickwork in the living room, and the breakfast room has views of the garden. Overlooking the market place, the property enjoys one of Lavenham’s best views of the timber-framed Tudor Guildhall, and provides easy access to the many local pubs, shops and restaurants on offer in Lavenham.
Red Lion Corner is a spacious 3-storey property with 3 bedrooms. It has a large dining room and cosy living room. The enclosed garden is great for your four-legged friend and an evening glass of wine in the summer. Decorated and furnished to a good standard this property is in a prominent location, perfect for friends and family to enjoy.
Local attractions include the famous and quirky buildings of historic Lavenham, located just a short stroll from the Guildhall, Little House and the market place. The market towns of Bury St Edmunds, Hadleigh and Sudbury with rail links to London and Newmarket are all an easy drive, as is the famous university city of Cambridge. Explore the many delightful surrounding towns and villages of Suffolk and Essex, including Long Melford, Kersey, Cavendish, the coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea and the oldest recorded town in the UK, Colchester. Slightly further afield is the Suffolk Heritage Coast, where you will find the seaside gems of Southwold and Aldeburgh. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Kessingland, England 5.00Beautifully 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.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Colchester, Englandmid-terrace in centre of Colchester. Easy access to town centre. Original features. Enclosed garden. Two bathrooms and two bedrooms. Plenty of attractions. Mersea Island 9 miles.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Woodbridge, EnglandA rural semi-detached cottage on the owners' working livestock farm, near Orford. Woodburner, one well-behaved pet welcome. Outstanding walking, cycling and nature on your doorstep. Orford 3 miles.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Colchester, EnglandThis lodge-style property is located on the fantastic West Mersea Holiday Park, 300 yards from the immaculately presented West Mersea beach with its feature brightly coloured beach huts. The lodge features two good sized bedrooms and offers excellent accommodation for four people. An open plan kitchen, dining area and living room together with a wraparound verandah make this an excellent location to come and enjoy a long weekend or holiday.
Good quality fixtures and fittings and have been used and the property benefits from a modern kitchen and two bathrooms, the en-suite also has a bath. Your living area is all on the one floor so feel free to kick back in the comfortable sofa seating or enjoy the sunset and a glass of something cold from some of the outdoor seating. The name of the game here is relaxation… this property benefits from plenty of natural light along with free Wi-Fi and parking. What a great base to explore everything that Mersea Island has to offer.
Only 300 yards to the beach where you can explore or just take in the seaside sights. On site there is a beachside café and park as well as a small shop (seasonal) and a bar serving food & drinks. Mersea Island is famous for its seafood, oysters and sailing, but has so much more to offer. Walkers, cyclists and water sport lovers will enjoy the location. Close by you’ll find tea rooms, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a butchers, bakery and supermarkets.
Cudmore Grove Country Park is situated a short distance away at East Mersea and is terrific for those who prefer green open spaces and quieter spots. Mersea Island is a great base but if you wanted to get out and about then only 20 minutes away and you can be in the historic city of Colchester or the market town of Maldon, both well worth a visit. Further afield and you’ll find both Chelmsford and Southend – why not put them on your bucket list?£70From 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
