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, EnglandDecorated and furnished to a good standard, this spacious property is in a prominent location, perfect for friends and family to enjoy. Having no steps and stairs makes it an ideal choice for guests wanting single-level access. Children and pets will love the safe, enclosed garden, and it is a lovely spot to relax and enjoy an evening refreshment after a busy day exploring.
Situated opposite is Nethergate Brewery which brews award-winning, flavoursome beer, gin and has a bar and has a large outside seating area (dogs welcome) with plenty of tables, they also supply local and popular beverages with a shop incorporated. Various food wagons and live music visit the site usually at weekends (although they close by 8pm).
Close by is Long Melford Country Park, a perfect place to unwind and walk the dog with its small lakes, wooded areas, and viewing points beside the River Stour. Long Melford is without a doubt an attractive place to visit and has been voted as one of Suffolk’s most desirable villages. As the name implies, the village has a very long high street filled with medieval buildings, and a plethora of antique shops, tea rooms, restaurants, and boutiques. It also has some fabulous art galleries which specialise in contemporary fine art, furniture, and glass. Well worth a visit is Melford Hall, owned by the National Trust, once visited by Queen Elizabeth I, and holds connections to the children’s author Beatrix Potter. The beautiful, medieval Holy Trinity Church stands at the top of the great green, built in the 15th century at a time of growing prosperity among the local cloth and wool merchants. Another gem is Kentwell Hall with its long avenue leading up to this magnificent building.
Places to visit include the market towns of Bury St Edmunds, a 25-minute drive, Hadleigh, a 22-minute drive, Lavenham, a 12-minute drive, and Sudbury, a 6-minute drive, which also has rail links to London and Newmarket. The famous university city of Cambridge is an hour’s drive away. For fun at the coast and an excellent sandy beach you have Brightlingsea, Mersea and slightly further afield is the Suffolk Heritage Coast, where you will find the seaside gems of Southwold and Aldeburgh. Shop and restaurant ¾ mile, pub 80 yards.£88From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Westleton, England
A hotel, restaurant and pub set on the Suffolk Heritage Coast between the fabulous seaside towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh, dog-friendly The Westleton Crown in Suffolk.
£100Price per night from
- Saxmundham, England
Nestled between Southwold and Aldeburgh, dog-friendly The Ship at Dunwich in Suffolk is set in a quiet, idyllic village surrounded by nature reserves, heathland and beach.
£101Price per night from
- Long Melford, England
The Black Lion is a 15th Century dog-friendly coaching inn and gastropub with stylish individually decorated rooms, in the delightful village of Long Melford in Suffolk.
£100Price per night from
- Tuddenham, England
A beautiful converted water mill set in 12 acres of land, dog-friendly Tuddenham Mill in Suffolk is a chic 17th-century building that makes the perfect place for you and your canine companion to stay.
£125Price per night from
- Newmarket, England
A 17c super dog-friendly recently refurbished village pub in the heart of Woodditton, just outside Newmarket, with stylish decor and modern touches to create a lovely warm dog-welcoming stay.
£110Price per night from
- Ipswich, England
The dog-friendly Kesgrave Hall Hotel in Suffolk is perfect. It’s so good, there’s a danger you won't want to leave this beautiful, relaxed hotel when it’s time to go.
- Bury Saint Edmunds, England
Home to the Hervey Family for 200 years, dog-friendly The Ickworth in Suffolk is an incredibly luxurious hotel that is a great holiday base for couples and families.
- Newmarket, England
The Packhorse Inn in Moulton, Newmarket is a traditional dog-friendly country Inn situated in this charming Suffolk village with a five star AA dining and hotel guest experience.
£124Price per night from
- Sibton, England
Originally a stable block with a clock tower, dog-friendly The Clockhouse in Suffolk is a gorgeous horseshoe-shaped building is now a fantastic dog-friendly getaway.
£380From price per night based on 7 night stay