Saxmundham 3.3 miles. Resting in the village of Friston, near Saxmundham, St Marys Cottage is a great couple’s retreat for those who want to explore the coast and countryside of Suffolk. Be welcomed into a beautiful open-plan living area, full of natural light and steeped in history by the original wooden beams, brick and boarded flooring, which can be seen throughout this Grade II listed property. Settle down in the sitting area beside the woodburning stove and plan the day ahead of you, or if you need a heart-warming meal, head over to the quaint blue painted kitchen and create a romantic meal for two, enjoying your masterpiece at the dining table or in the garden, where a table and chairs overlooks a lawn bordered by lavender and a hedge, and there is also a summer house for guests to use, housing deck chairs, a sun umbrella and golf clubs. The contemporary bathroom suite boasts underfloor heating, adding a sense of opulence as you enjoy a soak amongst the bubbles beneath the traditional roof beams of the cottage. Snuggle up for the night in the king-size bedroom with storage and a homely feel. Friston is a lovely countryside location with walks through the scenery and a historic church, and there is a pub where you can enjoy a homemade meal and a glass of your favourite beverage. To stock up on essentials or to visit the local museum and country park, head over to Saxmundham. You will be delighted to find that the Suffolk coast is only a short journey away, so make sure to visit the fashionable seaside town of Aldeburgh, where you will find many eateries, independent shops, countryside walks and of course a fantastic pebble beach where you can picnic with your significant other. Make a countryside holiday to remember with a stay at St Marys Cottage.

The quiet Suffolk village of Friston is ideally placed to explore the beautiful Suffolk heritage coastline, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including several nature reserves. Friston is also great for the attractive popular coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold, with an excellent choice of pubs, restaurants, independent shops, galleries and tea rooms. Two miles from Friston is the well-known Snape Maltings Concert Hall, offering world class concerts and musical events throughout the year, and home of the annual Aldeburgh Festival held in June. The Maltings also has interesting shops and galleries as well as an rspb nature reserve with lovely riverside walks and river boat trips along the estuary. Family fun can be found at nearby Leiston Long Shop Museum with 200 years of local history, or with the animals at Easton Park Farm or Africa Alive, while history is on display at Framlingham and Orford castles or the Anglo-Saxon site of Sutton Hoo.

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