Unusual holiday cottages in Suffolk

Suffolk is the place for quirky and unusual holiday accommodation

 

Unusual Cottages in Suffolk

If you are looking to stay somewhere different and unique in Suffolk then you may well want to rent a quirky holiday cottage. Which quirky holiday cottages are available often depend on the character of the region, and by virtue of its history, Suffolk in East Anglia is home to a number of thatched cottages (some of which feature beautiful pargetted exteriors), watermills and other unique historical buildings. Many of the centuries old cottages contain features, nooks and crannies that served a purpose in their day and have now been adapted for modern needs. It is possible to come across beds fitted into wall recesses, incredible four poster beds and the most amazing gnarled oak beams.

It's the decoration that people add that also makes their houses and cottages stand out. A wrought iron family of foxes makes this Suffolk cottage quite distinctive.

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Be Inspired by the Unique Holiday Houses in Suffolk - Watermills and Mill Houses in Suffolk

Staying by the water’s edge or waterside can really help make for a tranquil break and Suffolk with its large number of watermills is a great place to do just that. There are some stunning luxurious apartments housed within buildings that were originally watermills and even some holiday houses where there is still one large watermill that can be rented. For holidays next to water where you can watch the stream or river flowing by and perhaps see friendly ducks or swans, a stay in one of these unusual special properties could be just wonderfully relaxing and tranquil. Some still even feature the original water wheel so you can get a real appreciation of the holiday house’s history.

Holiday on the River in a Houseboat in Suffolk

If you want to do something different this year why not consider staying in a self-catering houseboat in Suffolk? The river views on houseboats are often unbeatable. Could there be a better place to watch the sun come up or set? Many houseboats nowadays feature decked areas so you can enjoy outdoor living as well as being snug in your unusual holiday home. Rivers in Suffolk include the River Alde, the River Deben, the River Stour and the River Waveney amongst others.

Stay under the Thatch in a Suffolk Country Cottage

Impossibly cute and just so very special, thatched cottages in Suffolk are a real find! This area has a number of these wonderfully appealing thatched holiday houses though which can be found dotted around the Suffolk countryside in appealing Suffolk villages and towns such as Clare, Long Melford and Lavenham to name just a few!

Many thatched houses are painted traditionally Suffolk colours such as pale yellow, terracotta or a pretty pink, adding to the appeal. Most thatched cottages are historical so choose to stay in one of these unusual holiday houses and you may well get to benefit from charming interiors with lovely features such as exposed wooden beams, inglenook fireplaces or woodstoves. We feature a great range of thatched holiday houses in Suffolk.