Friston cottages

Holiday cottages in Friston

Get a full taste of traditional Suffolk life with a self-catering stay in Friston, an idyllic village location at any time of year. Pretty cottages line Friston’s leafy lanes, while a generous greensward where children can play sits opposite a dog- and family-friendly inn that hosts music and open-mic sessions. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, Friston’s other landmarks include an ancient church and the tallest surviving post mill in England. For walkers and wildlife-watchers, the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB is on the doorstep and offers a range of rivers, heaths, woods and forests to explore. Upmarket towns and seaside destinations deliver a wealth of day-trip options, and all around there’s a host of heritage sites, cycle routes and refreshment stops the whole family will enjoy.

Surrounded by parkland and a picturesque lake, Framlingham Castle is complemented by a pretty town with a pleasing selection of stores and eateries. Closer still, Saxmundham has a busy high street and historic architecture, while Snape is best-known for its magnificent Maltings complex, where a world-renowned concert hall, galleries, cafes and restaurants are beside the River Alde. Enjoy a boat trip or walk the Sailor’s Path from here to Aldeburgh, famed for its pastel-coloured holiday cottages, high-end boutiques and – on the pebble beach – Maggie Hamblin’s iconic Scallop sculpture. Further along the shoreline, Thorpeness is dominated by a fairytale-inspired boating lake, mock Tudor houses and a quirky former water tower. Natural beauty abounds at the RSPB’s Minsmere reserve, just south of Westleton Heath and the National Trust’s Dunwich Beach. For all this and more, choose from our selection of self-catering accommodation in Friston and start planning your perfect Suffolk break.