Take time out on East Suffolk's Heritage Coast in one of these Aldeburgh cottages - perfect for a quiet, relaxing break by the sea.
Why Aldeburgh Holiday Cottages?
Located in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Aldeburgh is a picturesque beach town with a well-known beach, a movie theatre, and a wide variety of restaurants and bars. Picture an old-fashioned prom edged with pastel-painted houses. A pebble beach lined with fishermen's huts. A high street made for browsing and all sorts of places to eat and drink, from posh nosh to fish 'n' chips. Look out for the Lifeboat Station and also Moot Hall, an imposing timber-framed building housing an interesting local museum.
If culinary masterclasses and sampling mouth-watering local produce are more up your street, time your stay in an Aldeburgh cottage around the Food and Drink Festival, highly popular and attracting a string of leading chefs. Find out more with our UK Travel Guide here.
Places to visit near Aldeburgh Holiday Cottages
Long, sandy beaches line the coast of Suffolk, offering expansive blue skies, flip-flops and sandcastles, outdoor dining, and timeless resorts like Southwold, Dunwich Heath, Snape, and Felixstowe. The best holidays for history and tradition are in Suffolk. Explore the royal burial grounds of the Anglo-Saxons at Lavenham, Framlingham Castle, where Mary Tudor was declared queen, Sutton Hoo, and Ickworth Estate.
Stroll along the beach to see Maggi Hambling's controversial 'Scallop' sculpture. Continue on to Thorpeness, a former fantasy holiday village associated with Peter Pan, featuring mock Tudor and Jacobean architecture, as well as a boating lake.
Types of Suffolk Holidays
Aldeburgh self-catering cottages provide an ideal location for exploring the town and nearby areas. If you want to be near the water, there is a fantastic range of Suffolk coastal cottages to explore. Alternatively, check out last-minute Suffolk cottages, which offer stunning views, rural walks, and the chance to see local wildlife. Many holiday homes are pet-friendly in Suffolk, so bring your four-legged pals along for the ride!