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Unusual Places to Stay in Suffolk

Unusual Places to Stay in Suffolk

Helena Bradbury February 17, 2021

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With domestic travel in the UK on the rise, now is the time to plan some UK staycations.

A great way to make staycations and domestic travel more exciting is finding quirky places to stay in the UK and unusual holiday lets.

So if you’re planning a Suffolk getaway, here’s some inspiration for unusual places to stay in Suffolk.

You might also be interested in these unique Norfolk stays or use this guide to plan your trip to Bury St Edmunds.

Check out this post for more unique stays all over the UK.

 

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Quirky Places to Stay in Suffolk

Suffolk is a beautiful county in the UK and with plenty of hidden gems and special places to stay in Suffolk, it’s a great option for a romantic weekend escape or a family getaway.

Rural Windmill

This base of an 18th century windmill is the perfection option for a rural escape in the Suffolk countryside.

The accommodation sleeps 4, dogs are welcome and the accommodation is basic but has everything you need, including kitchen, wifi and bathroom in the main house.

This is a haven for the outdoor and adventurous, with loads of cycle paths in the surrounding area and canoe boats for rent just a few minutes away from the mill.

There are bikes to rent on site, plus a BBQ for use in the summer months

Wooden Cabin Retreat

This adorable cabin is perfect if you’re looking for a romantic escape and special places to stay in Suffolk.

The secluded cabin faces out across miles of open countryside and the American style verandah makes it perfect to sit out with your morning cup of tea or with a glass of wine in the evening as it faces the most perfect sunsets.

The cabin is well fitted with a full modern kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom.

To make your stay extra special, you can book a spa treatment or a cream tea and sparking wine.

Fairytale Treehouse Escape

If you’re really looking to switch off and really connect with each other and nature, this magical treehouse wins the prize for unusual places to stay in Suffolk.

This treehouse has been built by local artisans with bespoke designs and furniture. The treehouse is built around the trees and runs entirely on solar power.

There is no TV, hair dryer or oven, there are gas hobs and a fridge. This really is a place to disconnect and enjoy your surroundings. There are countless walks to do in the area, enjoy your time in the countryside, walk the alpacas on the farm or even take a plane ride over the Suffolk countryside thanks to the on-property air strip - ask the host if you’d like to book any of these experiences.

This really is one of the best Airbnbs in Suffolk and perfect for a unique stay in the English countryside.

Seahorse Cottage

This adorable Suffolk holiday cottage in Adleburgh sticks to it’s marine theme, being painted blue and white on the outside complete with an orange lifesaver ring.

The interior is light, airy and modern, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a beautiful terrace.

Being located right by the waterfront and with Ipswich just 25 miles away, the Seahorse Cottage is the perfect quaint weekend escape in Suffolk.

Book here!

The Railway Carriage

Quirky places to stay in Suffolk don’t get quirkier than this! Staying in the Railway Cottage feels like you’re stepping back in time, with the rustic industrial decor, and unique touches like ration tins, army supplies, dog tags and army first aid bag.

The carriage is beautifully decorated for a rustic countryside stay, with a modern bathroom on site and a small kitchenette.

There’s parking on site and you’ll also have a private terrace to sit outside and enjoy some wine with sunset. There’s also a log burner for those chilly evenings.

Book here!

Suffolk Yacht Stay

If the idea of a Suffolk boat holiday sounds good to you, the check out this cool place to stay in Suffolk, on a yacht!

Perfect for two guests, but can sleep up to four, you can enjoy this luxury yacht with plenty of deck space to enjoy coffee or wine in the sunshine.

Book here!

I hope this list gives you some inspiration for unusual places to stay in Suffolk on your next getaway in the east of England.

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Want some help travelling like me? These are my favourite resources I use for planning my trips:

Flights: I use Expedia to find great flights and the best deals all over the world, they have regular sales and offers so I always check their website. I also check CheapOair to find cheap deals on round trip flights.

Car Rental: I love the customer service I've always gotten and the variety of options with Rental Cars. But for short notice rentals, I've been using Expedia for the last year, they always seem to have great one-day rates or last-minute rates from the main rental companies.

Accommodation: I prefer the flexibility of booking accommodation with Booking.com so I can cancel or change my reservation without a fee or only pay on arrival for most properties. For longer or more unique stays I prefer AirBnB because you can get the long stay discount, you can also find more unique properties and book experiences with talented locals and businesses. For my budget trips, I always stay in hostels and book through Hostelworld because they have great guarantees if anything does go wrong. If you arrive and your booking is not at the property, they refund the full deposit AND give you $50 extra credit.

Tours and organised trips Although I don’t use tours that often, I do like to book local experiences or day trips once I reach my destination. For that I use GetYourGuide because it has the biggest selection and variety of tour and experience options.

Travel Insurance: For all my longer trips and for the entire year I’ve spent in Australia, my partner and I have always used World Nomads. They cover everything I need and I can buy coverage for a year at a time, they also allow you to purchase cover when you’re already outside your home country. Plus my camera gear and equipment is covered and they also have special cover for when I’m scuba diving too.

My camera gear and equipment: I use a Canon 77D with an 18-135mm lens or a 50mm lens. And a DJI Mavic Mini Drone. For all my gear including laptops, tripods and more camera accessories read my travel photography gear guide.

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