Luxury self-catering accommodation in Suffolk

From wild inland waterways to an impressive stretch of coastline, Suffolk offers guests a varied menu of escapes. A luxury townhouse makes a pretty base from which to explore the picturesque Wool Towns such as Lavenham, Kersey and Clare; Suffolk made a busy industry from the trade of woollen cloth and the history of these well-preserved towns is still evident today. Historians can add on a trip to the Anglo-Saxon burial ground at Sutton Hoo, or hire a quaint cottage near the 300-year-old Tide Mill in Woodbridge for up-close exploration.

Woodbridge is also home to the Riverside Restaurant, a treat for visitors who love dining out; many Suffolk market towns draw modern-day foodies looking for a gourmet break. Topping the list of popular morsels is freshly caught fish from local waters; sausages from Newmarket, a town renowned for its meaty goodies; and hand-picked strawberries, popped into a basket on summer days out. If a simple ice cream is in order, the seaside towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold and Lowestoft have buckets, spades and cones of all colours, don't forget your sunhats.