If you’re planning a Suffolk holiday and you’re looking for somewhere to stay, there are plenty of hidden gems in the Southwold area.
If you’re unfamiliar with the area, it can be hard to find the best place to stay near Southwold. There are many holiday cottages in Southwold itself, but some of the most enticing holiday lets are to be found in the smaller villages and hamlets in the wider Southwold area.
Holiday cottages in Wangford near Southwold
Wangford is a particularly good spot for those looking for accommodation in the Southwold area, as it combines proximity to the sea and Southwold town with a beautiful, secluded setting in the midst of some of Suffolk’s most beautiful countryside. As you can see from the map above, Wangford is less than four miles from Southwold. If you’re on a cycling holiday, the Wangford-Southwold ride is a wonderful ride, especially in the summertime.
Centred on the beautifully restored Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wangford offers the perfect mix of seclusion and convenience. Located just off the A12 trunk road, Wangford makes the perfect base from which to explore the county, yet also offers you the peace and quiet for which Suffolk is famous.
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay during the Latitude Festival, Wangford is the perennial favourite. Henham Park, where the festival is held, is right on the edge of the village, making Wangford the perfect choice for festivalgoers who’d rather have a pillow than a hillock and a roof instead of canvas. For Latitude holiday cottage lets, demand is very high, so do make sure you book up early.
Holiday Cottages in Halesworth Near Southwold
As you can see from the map above, Halesworth is a bit further away than Wangford at just over 9 miles. If you’re after the bustling market town feel, then Halesworth might be ideal for you. The town revolves around a thriving arts scene, with galleries, cafes and delis offering the best of Suffolk produce.
If you’d like to explore the options for holiday lets in Halesworth, visit our friends at Love Halesworth, who keep an extensive list of holiday cottages in the area. Click here to see their current list of available cottages.
If you simply have to stay in Southwold itself, you can visit Love Southwold and explore their list of cottages to let in Southwold.
