Period cottages in Suffolk

Period holiday cottages in Suffolk are highly desirable. Many people long to stay somewhere with character features and Suffolk in East Anglia is well provided to provide just that. With a rich history, Suffolk has some wonderful historical houses that date back to medieval times when the wool trade was booming as well as superb elegant Victorian and Edwardian holiday homes that appeared with the rise in popularity of Suffolk seaside resorts such as Southwold and Aldeburgh. A street of period cottages in Lavenham is shown above.

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Stay in a Medieval Cottage in the Suffolk Countryside

Olde-worlde Suffolk villages and towns such as Clare, Lavenham and Long Melford are rich in medieval buildings so if you have in mind a stay in a cottage that dates back to medieval times then a stay in one of these delightful places brimful of 15th century buildings could be for you. Buildings with wooden beams on the exterior and timber frames are typical of medieval times, as are charming crooked cottages. Some of these Tudor buildings have Tudor relics which add to their charm and appeal. You may also find charming thatched cottages in Suffolk that date back to medieval times.

Stay in Style in an Edwardian, Georgian or Victorian Holiday House in Suffolk

Maybe you love the elegance and decorative features found in Victorian houses or just adore the Palladian style of Georgian Houses? Whichever era’s architecture appeals to you the most, there are some very elegant buildings to be found in Suffolk which date back to Edwardian, Georgian or Victorian times. Some of these fine historical buildings are now holiday homes which you can rent and enjoy with friends or family.

If you want to stay in an Edwardian, Georgian or Victorian Holiday House it could make sense to consider a seaside holiday in one of Suffolk’s coastal towns such as Aldeburgh, Southwold or Lowestoft which have seen a surge in popularity since these periods. Larger towns such as Bury St Edmunds or Stowmarket are also home to Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian buildings.

Wherever you choose to stay, we hope you find the perfect period cottage to rent in scenic Suffolk.

Beccles is a friendly market town with quaint shops and welcoming local people. If you love Suffolk Holidays then staying here is a must as you will be surrounded by it daily, and there are plenty of opportunities to explore the area on walking paths or cycling trails, where you can soak up the peaceful atmosphere of Beccles.

Begin by finding self-catering accommodation in Beccles that suits your budget and a good time in north east Suffolk can be anticipated.