Find incredible places to stay for a self-catering break in Bury St. Edmunds, from quaint charming country cottages in the nearby countryside to town houses and barn conversions.
What Bury St Edmunds offers for Cottage Breaks
Bury St Edmunds has lots for holidaymakers to discover on a cottage break, including a number of fascinating historical buildings, a large town square along with Suffolk’s only cathedral and attractive gardens. The town is also home to an interesting selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Overall, Bury St Edmunds is an attractive historical market town in Suffolk in which to take a self-catering break.
Things to See and Do on Holiday in Bury St Edmunds
Enjoy meandering around the medieval streets and appreciating the medieval and Georgian architecture of the town. There a number of brightly coloured buildings, as is often the style in East Anglia. One of the traditional focal points for the community was the Guildhall, a Grade I listed building. There are also cafes, art galleries, an award winning market and restaurants in Bury St Edmunds. Guided tours for the cathedral operate on certain days. Also in Horinger near Bury St Edmunds is Ickworth, a country house with a rotunda and extensive gardens, protected by the National Trust.
Places to visit whilst on a Cottage Break in Bury St Edmunds
The beautiful medieval village of Lavenham is just an easy 12 mile drive away and well worth a visit for its relaxed atmosphere, country pubs and cafes.
Bury St Edmunds lies close to the border with Norfolk, and Thetford Forest Park is just 11 miles away.
More information about things to see and do in Bury St Edmunds is freely available from the Bury St Edmunds Tourist Information Centre.
Whether you need to find a cottage for 2 or a cottage for 10, we hope you find good quality self-catering accommodation for you in or near Bury St Edmunds.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Bury St Edmunds, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Suffolk.