Short Cottage Breaks in Suffolk

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A garden with wooden chairs and a small table with two mugs outside a white house at West End in Martlesham Village
New property
27
Martlesham Village, Suffolk, IP12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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

3 nights from £263

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A house with a tiled roof and outdoor patio furniture on the lawn at Pebbles in Southwold
36
Southwold, Suffolk, IP18
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spectacular detached seaside holiday home resting in Southwold, Suffolk. Sea views. Close to a beach. Close to a pub. Dunwich 8.6 miles; Halesworth 9.1 miles; Aldeburgh 17.2 miles (Ref. 1135930)

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

3 nights from £1309

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A street with brick and plaster houses and a road sign reading high street at Wherry Cottage in Manningtree
Offer
26
Manningtree, Essex, CO11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous holiday home resting in the heart of Manningtree, Essex. Views of the estuary. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Character features. Lawford 1.3 miles; Colchester 9.6 miles; Harwich 10 miles. (Ref. 1099051)

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

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3 nights from £506

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A kitchen with black cabinets a red oven a wooden cutting board with bread and tomatoes and a tiled backsplash at Tower End Cottage in Melton
28
Melton, Suffolk, IP12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A converted Cart Lodge resting in Melton near Woodbridge, Suffolk. Close to a river. Pet-friendly. Couples Retreat. Rural location. Close to a pub. Woodbridge 1.7 miles; Orford 10.4 miles; Aldeburgh 16.2 miles.. (Ref. 1120125)

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

3 nights from £470

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A single-story house with a tiled roof and gravel driveway with a bicycle and plants at Pantiles in Eyke near Woodbridge
35
Eyke near Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A mid-century bungalow sat in the village of Eyke near Woodridge and Rendlesham the edge of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB. Pet-free. Open-plan. Enclosed courtyard. Woodbridge 4.5 miles; Saxmundham 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1130349)

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

3 nights from £602

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A modern gray house with large windows a gravel driveway green bushes and a woven fence at Bramertons Nest Long Melford
25
Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A countryside wood panelled house resting in Long Melford, Suffolk. Off-road parking. Close to a pub. EV charging port. Sudbury 2.9 miles; Pin Mill 30 miles; Felixstowe 35 miles. (Ref. 1117037)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging

3 nights from £652

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A brick terraced house with blue doors windows and fences and a tree at Compass Cottage in Aldeburgh
33
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Compass Cottage is a delightful cottage located in the town of Aldeburgh in Suffolk. Terraced cottage. Near beach. Enclosed garden. Thorpeness 2.3 miles; Saxmundham 7 miles. (Ref. 1155174)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £409

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A house with a tiled roof and gravel driveway with some bushes in front at Little Chapter in Walberswick
34
Walberswick, Suffolk, IP18
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A truly stunning two-storey holiday home resting in Walberswick, Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Close to a pub. Dunwich 6.2 miles; Southwold 8.4 miles; Lowestoft 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1133504)

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

3 nights from £1426

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A pink house with a white door and a small garden with a white picket fence and an entryway with a red patterned bench and plants at 21 Florence Road in Pakefield
18
Pakefield, Suffolk, NR33
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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An end-terrace cottage resting in the village of Pakefield in Suffolk. Enclosed garden Woodburning stove. Lowestoft 2.5 miles; Great Yarmouth 13 miles; Norwich 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1026362)

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

3 nights from £339

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An outdoor patio with a sectional sofa a table stools and a hot tub at The Hide in Mersea Island
New property
60
Mersea Island, Essex, CO5
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

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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

3 nights from £1182

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A single-story brick house with a tiled roof a white door and windows a patio table with chairs and an orange umbrella on the lawn at 1 Kessingland Cottages in Kessingland
New property
28
Kessingland, Suffolk, NR33
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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1 Kessingland Cottages is a well-positioned, pet-friendly and single-storey dwelling, set in Kessingland, Suffolk resting close to the local beach. Lowestoft 5.9 miles; Southwold 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1165813)

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

3 nights from £297

Last booked 2 days ago
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A dining table set with dishes and glasses of wine next to a living room with two sofas a coffee table and a television at Lapwings Aldeburgh in Aldeburgh
28
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A terrace cottage settled into the seaside town of Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Family-friendly. Close to a beach. Close to the town centre. Orford 11.1 miles; Southwold 22.4 miles; Felixstowe 29.8 miles (Ref. 1117031)

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

3 nights from £616

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A living room with two sofas glass coffee table and large windows at Polly's Annexe in Levington
33
Levington, Suffolk, IP10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    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

3 nights from £567

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A garden with green grass pebble pathway and wooden building with open doors at The Forge in Old Newton near Stowmarket
20
Old Newton near Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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

3 nights from £432

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A living room with green sofas a wooden TV stand and a door leading to a dining area at 23 Church Farm Lane in Halesworth
30
Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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

3 nights from £412

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A brick cottage with white windows and a wooden fence with a gate and garden at Mulberry Cottage Hadleigh near Ipswich
18
Hadleigh near Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This beautiful semi-detached cottage is situated in the pretty, historic market town of Hadleigh in Suffolk. Enclosed garden. Ipswich 9.5 miles. (Ref. 948988)

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

3 nights from £762

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A dining room with a wooden table set with bowls, wine glasses, and a vase of flowers surrounded by orange and gray chairs at 11 Crabbe Street, Aldeburgh
33
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A seaside terraced cottage resting in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Sea views. Close to a beach. Close to a pub. Orford 11.5 miles; Framlingham 14.2 miles; Felixstowe 30.2 miles. (Ref. 1117083)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £900

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A garden path leading to two brick houses with tiled roofs and flower bushes at Oak Cottage in Somerleyton
49
Somerleyton, Suffolk, NR32
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Oak Cottage is a delightful property nestled in the village of Somerleyton in Suffolk. Characterful. Woodburning stove. Freestanding bath. Enclosed garden. Corton 4.7 miles; Lowestoft 6.2 miles; Great Yarmouth 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1152535)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £922

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Exterior view of a brown wooden single-story house with multiple windows paved driveway and small garden with bushes at 12 Bucklesham Park in Bucklesham near Trimley St Martin
23
Bucklesham near Trimley St Martin, Suffolk, IP10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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

3 nights from £386

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Double glass doors and two windows on a brick wall with two large pots with plants outside at Rookery Cottage in Kelsale near Saxmundham
35
Kelsale near Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    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

3 nights from £654

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When planning your next getaway, consider short breaks in Suffolk. The region offers a plethora of attractions and activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With its rich heritage, fascinating history, and vibrant culture, there is always something to do or explore.

Why Short Breaks in Suffolk?

Suffolk is blessed with 50 miles of magnificent coastline, offering breath-taking views, long sandy beaches, and scenic hiking trails for your short break in Suffolk. The wetland Broads and two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty ensure that stunning landscapes are never in short supply. Quaint country villages are scattered throughout the region, exuding charm and character. Here, you can wander through shops, indulge in a leisurely pub lunch, and admire local produce at nearby farms and farm shops. The region's protected areas of land are teeming with unique flora and fauna, providing ample opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts. Explore Suffolk by foot or bicycle during your short break, from leisurely strolls in Thetford Forest Park and Needham Lake Nature Reserve to more adventurous treks along the coast.

Places to Visit during Short Breaks in Suffolk

Suffolk boasts a wealth of must-visit towns and villages, with one of the most popular being Aldeburgh. This coastal resort features a shingle beach, where you can enjoy scenic walks to Thorpeness.

Additionally, several independent shops and eateries line the high street, so you can enjoy a memorable shopping trip here! 

Alternatively, travel to Southwold, another delightful town boasting a sandy beach, bustling pier and a picturesque town centre.

Enjoy even more charming spots during a Suffolk short break:

Snape

Lavenham

Framlingham Castle

Orford

Types of Suffolk Holidays

Fancy a longer break in Suffolk? Explore this selection of holiday cottages in Suffolk for more options. If you’d like a late deal, we recommend checking out this offering of last-minute cottages in Suffolk.

Taking your pooch with you? You can look forward to exploring the county’s sights together from these pet-friendly cottages in Suffolk. When it comes to seaside breaks to remember, these Suffolk coast cottages have you covered, there are even plenty of hot tub holidays in Suffolk to choose from.

If you want to explore more UK destinations, this array of short/weekend breaks might be ideal for you.