The small village of Old Newton is located in the heart of Suffolk and is surrounded by meadows and fields, making this a great place for a peaceful cottage holiday. There are few amenities in Old Newton itself aside from a large church and a couple of shops, but if you are looking for serenity and peace within miles and miles of unspoilt countryside, then this may be the place for you. What’s more, with some of the best of Suffolk’s coast and countryside accessible for day trips by car, there is plenty to recommend Old Newton for a special cottage holiday.
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You, your friends and your family can take long strolls through the fields, stopping off for picnics, and if you feel like exploring a larger settlement whilst on a self-catering break, then the market town of Stowmarket with its restaurants, markets and a museum, is only two miles away and can easily be visited.
When it comes to discovering some of the very best places that Suffolk has to offer, visiting the coast is a must. The refined seaside town of Southwold is 37 miles away and with its elegant streets and fine historical buildings, is a great place to get a bite to eat and soak up the atmosphere. Also within reach for a day trip is Aldeburgh, with its blue flag award winning shingle beach, this is one of Suffolk’s top attractions.
Other nearby places to visit include the county town of Ipswich, just 16 miles away which is also home to a vast array of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. For a really special day out, why not take a boat trip on a Thames barge on your holiday? Boat trips run from Ipswich along the River Orwell where you can sit back, relax and take in the sights.
In terms of Suffolk’s countryside, this can be found all around. When exploring inland in Suffolk whilst on a cottage holiday, the villages of Lavenham and Long Melford come highly recommended. Lavenham is home to numerous fascinating historical buildings including the National Trust’s Guildhall and is just 16 miles from Old Newton. Similarly although slightly further away at 25 miles from Old Newton Long Melford is home to many fine buildings, a village green and the National Trust’s Melford Hall just outside the village.
In terms of finding a place to stay, rural retreats and English country cottages are just a couple of the available choices on Country Cottages Online. Wherever you opt to stay, have the best of times on your holiday in or near to Old Newton.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Old Newton, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Suffolk.
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