Suffolk Coast
It's just a couple of hours from London, yet the Suffolk Coast feels much further away in both landscape and overall vibe. Suffolk is a largely rural area anyway, but its coast feels detached from the rest of the county, the other side of the busy A12 and main Ipswich–Lowestoft rail line, a wild area of marsh, heath and woodland, most of which is designated as Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
(AONB). It's also home to genteel, established resorts like Aldeburgh and Southwold, and there's a refined strand to the area that surfaces in some excellent places to stay and eat – the equal of any in the country; indeed, the burgeoning foodie
pretensions of East Anglia are very much to the fore here. But balance is
provided by pristine nature reserves at Dunwich and Minsmere, an
accessible yet still very scenic coastal path, not to mention the ancient ruins
of Sutton Hoo, the medieval splendour of Blythburgh and Framlingham and the
conspiracy-theory spookiness of Rendlesham Forest, Shingle Street and Sizewell.
The entire coast and its hinterland repays a visit: it’s one of Britain’s most
diverse and untouched regions, and although you might give the towns at either
end a wide berth – Felixstowe in the south (the country's largest container port)
and the fishing port and part-time resort of Lowestoft in the north (though
even these have their moments), you can spend a few days here and be genuinely
amazed by what you'll find. Suffolk benefits from a wide range of accommodations, and there are loads of special places to stay, from cosy boutique hotels in great locations to affordable hostels and stylish B&Bs. If you prefer camping, Suffolk has many campsites too, plus a few great glamping spots and lots of country holiday cottages for those self-catering.
Best places to stay in Suffolk Coast
A venerable yet contemporary Suffolk coaching inn with a busy bar, excellent restaurant and boutique rooms
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham, 31 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1AF
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Beautiful self-contained cabins with sea views – just outside Southwold
Still Southwold, Easton Lane, Easton Bavents, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6SU
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The food, rooms and peaceful location of this terrific pub keep its many fans coming back again and again.
The Ship at Dunwich, St James Street, Dunwich, Suffolk IP17 3DT
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A beautiful converted village pub that's the size of a small hotel – and is handily placed for all the delights of the Suffolk coast and countryside.
The Westleton Crown, The Street Westleton Suffolk IP17 3AD
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A contemporary Suffolk Coast B&B with lovely rooms and beautiful gardens, situated just outside Aldeburgh
Five Acre Barn, Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP16 4QH
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A very cool and contemporary boutique hotel at the heart of Ipswich's resurgent Waterfront district
Salthouse Harbour Hotel, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1AX
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Blyth Rise Stays, Station Road, Laxfield, Suffolk IP13 8HF
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A historic restaurant with rooms right on Southwold's main street
Sutherland House, 56 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6DN
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Beachside chic, good food and comfortable rooms: a perfect place for a relaxing seaside break in Suffolk
The Sail Loft, 53 Ferry Road, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6HQ
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Holiday property specialist with a terrific range of Suffolk cottages.
Suffolk Secrets, The Old Water Tower The Common Southwold Suffolk IP18 6TB
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A charming Suffolk inn with good food and cosy rooms
Sibton White Horse, Halesworth Rd Sibton Near Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2JJ
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A great gastropub with rooms in the heart of Walberswick – one of the Suffolk's most appealing seaside villages
The Anchor at Walberswick, The Street, Walberswick, Suffolk IP18 6UA
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There's no better spot for a Suffolk seaside break than this fabulous Aldeburgh restaurant with rooms
The Suffolk, 152 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AQ
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Lovely dog-friendly restaurant with rooms in a prime position on the main square in Orford.
The Crown & Castle, Market Hill, Orford, Suffolk IP12 2LJ
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Chic timber lodges for cosy couples on the Suffolk Coast, close to Southwold and Walberswick.
Toad Hall Lodges, Mardle Road, Wangford, Suffolk NR34 8AU
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Historic hotel just outside Woodbridge that is ideal for exploring the Suffolk Coast
Seckford Hall, Great Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6NU
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Boutique Southwold hotel with country-chic rooms and a downstairs bar and restaurant
The Blyth, Station Rd, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 8AY
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This Southwold hotel offers contemporary luxury in historic seaside surroundings
The Swan Hotel, Market Place, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6EG
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Boutique hotel overlooking the beach in Aldeburgh
The Brudenell, The Parade Aldeburgh IP15 5BU
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A relaxed seaside coaching inn with a perfect position on the Aldeburgh seafront
The White Lion, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BJ
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Wentworth Hotel, Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BD
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A comfortable converted barn in a gloriously tranquil rural location in the heart of Suffolk
Ivy Grange Farm Barn, Butts Road, Westhall, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8RN
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Orchard Campsite, 28 Spring Lane, Wickham Market, Suffolk IP13 0SJ
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