Book a cottage break in Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

Saxmundham is a quiet Suffolk market town, located just 7.5 miles from the popular seaside town of Aldeburgh and 14 miles from the fine coastal town of Southwold.  Discover some of the best of the Suffolk coast whilst on a cottage holiday in Saxmundham.  

About Saxmundham for Cottage Holidays

Explore the nearby area on a cottage break and discover the highlights of the Suffolk Coast and Heath’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  Pretty villages recommended for a visit near to Aldeburgh include scenic Snape Maltings by the river and Thorpeness with its amazing ‘House in the Clouds’ and Scallop sculpture.  Keen wildlife watchers will love the Minsmere Nature Reserve located near to Saxmundham.  This nature reserve is protected by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and quality assured by Enjoy England.  Enjoy looking out for rare wildlife from birds to red deer. 

Perhaps this area’s best known attraction is the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo.  Various treasures and burial mounds have been found at this site near Woodbridge including a ship.  Guided tours are available.

We trust that you’ve found our hints and tips on things to see and do in and near Saxmundham helpful.  For more information about what this part of Suffolk has to offer, we recommend that you pop in to the nearest tourist information centre, which is in Aldeburgh for free leaflets and useful resources.

Whether you opt for a romantic cottage, a family cottage or a pet-friendly cottage, have the best of times in this fantastic part of Suffolk.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Saxmundham, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Suffolk.