DISCOVER THE AREA
Tucked away in the heart of the woodlands of Walberswick, pastoral Blythburgh and coastal Southwold, our properties are situated in the perfect get away spot.
There are several areas of natural beauty within walking distance of our properties such as the tranquil River Blyth and its tidal estuary, stunning beaches and the Suffolk Natural reserve, and its surrounding idyllic coastal paths. The area will be a delight for walkers, adventurers, and inspiration seekers.
What’s more, the quaint village atmosphere is complimented by an extensive selection of pubs, cafes, and delis for a mouth-watering array of local cuisines and British street food! Walberswick sits across the river from Southwold, so if you like adding some exploration to your relaxation, there is a foot ferry rowing across the River Blyth up to 100 times a day between April and October. There is also a pedestrian bridge to Southwold should you prefer to walk across the river.
You will also be close to the market towns of Beccles and Bungay, the Norfolk Broads, and several other coastal delights such as the seaside town of Aldeburgh. This is all within a driving distance of your accommodation, giving you enough time to head back to the atmospheric setting of one of our lodges to kick back and relax by the fire pit, soak in our outdoor wooden tub, or enjoy a warm beverage in our fully equipped traditional kitchen.
HOW TO GET TO WALBERSWICK - PUBLIC TRANSPORT
By Bus: Suffolk Links Blyth operates from 7.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Saturday (except on public holidays). The bus will take you to Saxmundham, Leiston, the railway station at Darsham or any of the villages within the Blyth service area. The bus also has on-going connections to Halesworth, Lowestoft, Woodbridge and Ipswich.
Timetables and further information can be found at www.suffolkonboard.com
By Train:The nearest rail stations are Darsham and Saxmundham, with services to Ipswich and on-going connections to Lowestoft, Norwich, Cambridge and London Liverpool Street.
All train tickets can be purchased via the Abellio Greater Anglia Website or the app.
HOW TO GET TO WALBERSWICK - BY CAR
From Lowestoft, take the A12 (south) then the B1387 From Norwich, take the A146, A145 then B1387 From Cambridge, follow the A14 onto the A140 and onto the A1120, A12 and take the B1387 From Ipswich, take the A12 (north) and onto the B1387 From London, follow the A12 (north) and onto the B1387
Things To Do
- Relax: Our laid-back properties are equipped for all your relaxation needs. Cosy up by the brick fireplace with loved ones and your pet or alternatively, you can lean back with a good book, soothed by the calming sounds of the wildlife around you. Our accommodation have TV and internet, besides Smiths cottage where you will find a TV with a USB that holds 100 movies to enjoy! There is no aerial or internet to ensure you stay disconnected from the modern world.
- BBQ n Chill: Enjoy the atmospheric outdoor setting while having an external BBQ. In Smiths cottage there is also a fire pit for guests to have a warm campfire and barbeque amongst loved ones. There is also a wood-heated hot tub in the front of the cottage, but this must be booked so the housekeeper can prepare it in advance.
- Dog walking - Pets are allowed! Guests are welcome to bring their dogs. The dogs will love to walk and play amongst the greenery. We do, however, ask that you keep them away from the farms to ensure they do not disturb birds and other wildlife.
- Beach Walks: Walberswick Beach is just minutes away from any of the properties and is a perfect spot for crabbing, building sandcastles, birdwatching, long beach walks or soaking in the rustic sea-air.
- Explore the Estuary: visit the nearby National nature reserve, home to otters, seals, deer, and a wide variety of bird species.
- Enjoy the local cuisine: An award-winning pub 3-minutes’ drive away boasts a cooked English breakfast, and there is a delicious bakery at a nearby deli.
- Take the foot ferry to Southwold: Southwold is a few minutes away and Dani Church rows across the River Blyth up to 100 times a day between April and October, making it easy to visit both Southwold and Walberswick. She is the fifth generation of her family to run their 125-year-old business!
- Explore the woodlands: Managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, local Blythburgh Woods is famously one of the most haunted places in the UK- the perfect spot for ghost-hunting! The legendary, red-eyed black hound Black Shuck is said to have roamed the East-Anglian coast since the 1500s. If you’d prefer something more sedate, you can find Hen Reedbeds, a nearby bird-watching site that offers many resting places and is rich in wildlife. Each resting area has a logbook of visiting birds, so you’ll know what to look for.
- Explore History: There are museums, the local pier, crazy golf, a zoo and an outdoor activity centre for those keen on something educational or adventurous. For the adults, there are tours available at Southwold’s renowned Adnam’s Brewery. Why not join their ‘Create your own gin’ experience?
- Ghost Hunting: Blythburgh Woods are famously one of the most haunted places in the UK and is the perfect spot for ghost-hunting. For example, you may be keen on going in search of the Black Shuck. This red-eyed black hound has been known to roam the East-Anglian coast since the 1500s.
- Experience Wildlife: The nearby National nature reserve follows the River Blyth and is home to otters, 5 species of deer, rabbits, hares, common and grey seals and a wide variety of bird species. The surrounding acres of heath and marshland are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and locals spend their weekends crabbing, hunting and fishing… or just being at one with nature.
- For birdwatchers, you may also find Hen Reedbeds which is a nearby bird-watching site that offers many resting places and is rich in wildlife. Each resting area has a logbook of which birds have been spotted so you know what awaits you.
- Meet our Highlands! Most people have seen Highland cows in pictures, T-shirts and paintings but very few have had the luck of actually seen them in person, feeding them and spending some time with these beautiful animals. We are happy for guests to visit and spend time with our Highlands as well as giving them some carrots or treats. This is not a service we provide but we are happy to let our guests play with them under their own responsibility and pick up a bag of treats from the lodge for £5. Highlands are very calm and loving animals but please make sure you stay away from their horns as they may get scared and move their head abruptly potentially hitting whatever is on their horns way. As long as you stay behind the fence and with some common sense it should be nothing but an experience to enjoy these beautiful creatures.
Get to know the Area
