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  • Sleeps17
  • Bedrooms8
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A truly outstanding, Grade II listed country house near Wrentham in Suffolk. Rural setting. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Parking. Welcome hamper. Wrentham 2.6 miles; Beccles 5.6 miles; Southwold 7.2 miles; Lowestoft 8 miles. (Ref. 1116949)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From €3694

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An idyllic pine lodge nestled in the village of Theberton near Leiston, Suffolk. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Garden. Saxmundham 4.2 miles; Thorpeness 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1096657)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €435

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A well-presented terrace house situated in the heart of Lowestoft, Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Beach nearby. Oulton Broad 4.3 miles; Somerleyton 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1126645)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From €446

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful barn conversion within the rural village of Wickham St. Paul, Essex. Pet-friendly. En-suites. Lavenham 12 miles Colchester 15.5 miles, (Ref. 921968)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €483

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A single-storey detached coach house resting in Kelsale near Aldeburgh. Close to a pub. Snape 7.5 miles; Aldeburgh 8.3 miles; Southwold 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1141923)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €785

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Mill House Gardens is a delightful, single-storey house in Oulton Broad, Suffolk, featuring an enclosed garden, off-road parking, and a nearby beach. Lowestoft 2.3 miles; Somerleyton 5.3 miles; Norwich 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1202605)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From €648

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Honey Pot Retreat is a woodland escape at Caldecott Hall Country Park in Fritton near Belton, Norfolk, pet-friendly with on-site facilities. Belton 2.8 miles; Great Yarmouth 6 miles; Lowestoft 10 miles. (Ref. 1201749)

  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From €409

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Reeves Hall is a stunning barn conversion, boasting an open-plan living space, and an outside hot tub with countryside views on Mersea Island, Essex. Colchester 10.4 miles; Ipswich 25.9 miles. (Ref. 1159020)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €1441

  • Sleeps13
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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West House Farm is a stylish, three-storey farmhouse in Theberton near Leiston, Suffolk. Off-road parking. Woodburning stoves. Family-friendly. Garden. Aldringham 3.1 mile; Thorpeness 4.8 miles; Aldeburgh 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1144609)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €1749

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A family friendly renovated single storey annexe resting in Levington, near Felixstowe Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Rural location. Close to a pub. Woodbridge 9.5 miles; Felixstowe 6.8 miles; Orford 20.7 miles (Ref. 1131119)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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for 3 nights From €670

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A period country house resting in Bedingfield, near Thorndon, Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Swimming pool. Off-road parking. Thorndon 3.4 miles; Diss 9.9 miles; Thorpeness 25 miles. (Ref. 1117016)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From €3421

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A family holiday home close to the coast resting in Halesworth, Suffolk. Off-road parking. Close to a pub. Enclose garden. Southwold 10.1 miles; Beccles 12.6 miles; Framlingham 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1130287)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From €573

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Oakwood Annexe is a delightful, romantic annex resting in the seaside town of West Mersea, Essex, open-plan, close to shops, pubs, and local beaches. Peldon 3.5 miles; Abberton 4.3 miles; Colchester 9.7 miles. (Ref. 1204324)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights From €433

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A two-bedroom with coastal views, resting in Kessingland, Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Sea views. Open-plan. Southwold 8.7 miles; Dunwich 13.9 miles; Norwich 27.3 miles. (Ref. 1125602)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €840

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary single-storey lodge resting on the outskirts of Bucklesham, Suffolk. Open-plan. Smart TV. Garden with decking. Trimley Saint Martin 3.1 miles; Felixstowe 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1072663)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From €470

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Knights Farm is a Grade II-listed cottage near Chelmondiston in Suffolk. Family-friendly. Rural location. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Ipswich 8.5 miles. Felixstowe 19 miles. Colchester 24.2 miles. (Ref. 1153327)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From €2246

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This historic, detached, single-storey lodge sits in Old Newton near Haughley, Suffolk. Studio-style layout. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Romantic. Pet-free. Stowmarket 2.9 miles; Bury St Edmunds 15.9 miles; Ipswich 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1086600)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights From €540

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A seaside family holiday home resting in Southwold, Suffolk. Close to a beach. Close to a pub. Dunwich 8.4 miles; Halesworth 8.8 miles; Aldeburgh 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1136728)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €813

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

West End is a spacious and tasteful, single-storey studio annexe with parking and near local amenities in the village of Martlesham, Suffolk. Woodbridge 2.7 miles; Felixstowe 11 miles. (Ref. 1166992)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €371

Escape to the East of England and enjoy a refreshing change of pace with one of these short breaks in Suffolk. Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend away or a spontaneous countryside retreat, Suffolk breaks are perfect for recharging your batteries. 

Why Book Short Breaks in Suffolk? 

Offering a brilliant blend of coastal charm and countryside tranquillity, short breaks in Suffolk are ideal for couples, families and solo travellers alike. Found on England’s east coast, the county is well-known for its beautiful beaches, historic market towns and rolling landscapes. 

Take your pick from charming towns and villages like Woodbridge and Beccles, or head towards the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB for scenic views and seaside walks. From exploring castle ruins to enjoying a traditional cream tea, there’s plenty to keep you entertained throughout your stay. 

Whether you’re after a relaxed weekend of pottering through towns and villages or an active few days of hiking and exploring, weekend breaks in Suffolk offer something for everyone. With flexible booking options and a wide range of properties to choose from, a short Suffolk break has never been easier to arrange. 

Places to Visit during Weekend Breaks in Suffolk 

When you book one of these short breaks in Suffolk, you’ll find yourself perfectly placed to explore some of the county’s most beloved destinations. 

Take a trip to Bury St Edmunds, just under an hour’s drive from the Suffolk coast. Rich in history and character, the town is home to the beautiful Abbey Gardens, an impressive cathedral and a bustling market that’s perfect for local produce and unique finds. Be sure to also stop by The Nutshell, one of the smallest pubs in Britain! 

Another fantastic option is Southwold, roughly a 40-minute drive from central Suffolk locations like Framlingham or Halesworth. This classic seaside town is famed for its colourful beach huts, traditional pier and award-winning Adnams Brewery. It’s a great place to unwind with a walk along the coast, followed by a fish and chip supper and perhaps a tipple or two from one of the seafront pubs. 

Other Popular Destinations for booking Suffolk Breaks: 

Aldeburgh 

Felixstowe 

Ipswich 

Lowestoft 

Thorpeness 

Types of Suffolk Holidays 

As well as these fantastic short breaks in Suffolk, there’s a full collection of all Suffolk holiday cottages and all short break stays to explore. You can also take a look at these pet-friendly cottages in Suffolk, or enjoy a soak under the stars at one of these Suffolk hot tub cottages. 

Fancy waking up beside the sea? Take a look at these brilliant Suffolk coastal holiday cottages. Or for something a bit more unique, these glamping pods in Suffolk offer a cosy and memorable stay. 

If you’re looking for a classic seaside park break, consider one of these fantastic holiday parks in Suffolk too. And for spontaneous getaways, there’s always availability across these last-minute Suffolk holidays and dedicated short break cottages in Suffolk as well.