Fantastic Sudbourne Escape

This comfortable countryside hideaway in Sudbourne, Suffolk, sleeps four and is all about laid-back living and gorgeous views. Sip your morning coffee looking out to Orford Ness, then head off for woodland walks, lazy pub lunches, and pottering around pretty nearby villages.

Kick off your shoes and head upstairs to the heart of this relaxed modern retreat, a bright, open-plan space made for easy family living. While the kids sprawl on the sofa watching a film, you can throw together dinner in the stylish, well-equipped kitchen, all while chatting across the island as something sizzles on the hob. Gather around the table for a board game or just to admire the picturesque views across the fields. On the ground floor, steal some quiet time in the reading room for a few pages of your book or catch up on emails at the desk if you’re mixing work and play. When it’s time to turn in, choose between the comfortable king-size room or a cheerful twin. Both sport classic overhead beam, and share a family bathroom. In the morning, watch the kids spring to life as they path through wildflowers while you enjoy a buffet breakfast on the patio.

Keen walkers will love strolling along the scenic Sailors’ Path from Snape Maltings (3.5 miles) to Aldeburgh (9 miles), where they’ll be rewarded with riverside views and tea rooms serving up piping hot tea and chunks of homemade cake. The charming village of Orford is just 2 miles away and boasts a 12th-century castle, where you can wander its chambers or take a boat trip to the coastal nature reserve of Orford Ness for wildlife spotting. In Woodbridge (12 miles), browse indie shops, paddleboard on the River Deben, and visit Sutton Hoo to uncover ancient Anglo-Saxon treasures.