With wide, sandy beaches, award-winning attractions, heathland, woodland and waterways to explore, The Suffolk Coast is a great place to stay with kids.
We've picked a few of our favourite places to stay, which the younger members of your family will love!
Blyth Lodge B&B
Located just outside Halesworth in the pretty village of Chediston, Blyth Lodge B&B's ‘Family Friendly’ Southwold room is a great 'home from home' experience. Featuring a king bed for mum and dad, a double sofa bed for 2 little ones, plus a travel cot, it also a table and chairs and sofa for relaxing at the end of a busy day. The room has it's own en-suite shower in bath, ideal for washing off sandy toes!
There's also room for extended family and friends in the Lodge's two other rooms. The guests shared kitchenette comes equipped with cutlery and plates, a fridge, microwave and toaster - all useful if keeping snacks and drinks, making up bottles and prepping simple meals for little eaters.
blythlodgebandbchediston.co.uk/
Beach View Holiday Park
Nestled between the beautiful coastal village of Thorpeness and Minsmere, Beach View Holiday Park is perfect for families looking for a peaceful stay on The Suffolk Coast.
There's a range of accommodation on offer to suit all budgets and tastes including pitches for touring caravans and motorhomes and camping pods, luxury holiday lodges and apartments boasting sea views.
Dogs a welcome too, and being just a 150 metre walk to a sandy beach, it's sure to be a summer hit with all members of the family!
beachviewholidaypark.co.uk/
Sunnyside Campsite
Offering a fantastic family experience, Sunnyside Farm is well set for children of all ages, with emphasis on enjoyment of the natural environment and connecting with nature.
Here you can enjoy campfires, bbq & campfire cooking and star gazing. Fire pits are available to hire and logs, charcoal, chocolate, marshmallows can be bought from the site's honesty store. The store also sells eggs (laid daily by the free ranging hens) and other basic essentials for anything you may have forgotten, or if you need a quick and easy supper there's essentials such as as tinned baked beans, soups, pasta, rice and sauces.
Children will love the designated area for children to play which includes swings, rope swings, climbing trees, trampolines, hammocks a play house, stepping logs and secret pathways through wild wooded areas. There are endless possibilities for imaginative play, bug hunting, den building, hide & seek! The toy library also allows families to borrow traditional outdoor games including table tennis, boules and skittles.
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The House in the Clouds, Thorpeness
The House in the Clouds in Thorpeness is one of the country's most famous follies and children will love exploring this unique property, taking in the views from the 'Room at the Top'. Set in 1 acre of private grounds, the whole family can join in the fun playing lawn tennis, table tennis and boules.
The House in the Clouds features 5 bedrooms; 2 doubles and 3 twin rooms.
houseintheclouds.co.uk
Secret Meadows, Hasketon
Children will love bedding down for the night in a Gypsy Caravan, Shepherd's Hut, Hobbit Box or Luxury Lodge Tent at Secret Meadows. Set in a 115-acre wildlife site, there's plenty of room for young explorers to run around.
During your stay you can also hire a wood-fired hot tub, hammock or hen coop or book on to one of the bush craft workshops!
secretmeadows.co.uk
Easton Farm Park Cottages, Easton
What better way to keep children entertained whilst on holiday than to stay on a working farm at Easton Farm Park Cottages.
Children will love waking up and heading out to help feed the animals on the farm. The Farm Park is open from 10:30am (check opening dates) with two indoor playbarns, tractor rides, pony rides and meet the animal experiences.
There are two cottages on the Farm. The Duke Cottage has 3 bedrooms - 2 large doubles each with 2 pull out single beds and 1 twin room, sleeping a maximum of 6 adults and 4 children.
The Duchess Cottage also has 3 bedrooms - 1 twin, 1 double and 1 single, sleeping up to 6 people with a pull-out bed.
eastonfarmpark.co.uk/holiday-cottages-in-suffolk
The Summer House
The Summer House at Abbey Farm is a converted cart lodge conveniently located for Snape Maltings (a short walk) and Aldeburgh (10 mins drive) and surrounded by an RSPB reserve.
Great family activities offered on the doorstep include; metal detector hire for those budding treasure hunters and access to explore the surrounding fields; mountain bike hire allows easy access to the countryside, both on and off-road; a games room onsite and if you're an animal lover you'll enjoy helping with the resident ducks, geese, goats, chickens, sheep and horses, while the little ones can try a pony ride. There is also a babysitter service which can be booked in advance.
thesummerhouseinsnape.co.uk
Waveney River Centre
An ideal place to get away from it all with the family, Waveney River Centre has all you need to keep kids entertained during a short break or holiday. Enjoy a stroll around the marina, take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, and then head to The Waveney Inn for a leisurely lunch.
For a unique experience, hop on the foot ferry that takes you directly to the Suffolk Wildlife Trust site at Carlton Marshes, which is free for holiday guests.
There is a range of accommodation to choose from to suit all sizes of family, with holiday lodges, apartments, hotel stays and touring pitches.
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Old Hall Farm Barns
A collection of 3 barns in the village of Walpole near Halesworth, Old Hall Farm Barns are ideal for a big family get together all with views across the grazing meadows of the Blyth Valley. Each sympathetically decorated with all modern conveniences and family necessities, there's also an indoor swimming pool (open between Easter and the end of September) and a playbarn with astro turf football pitch.
oldhallfarmcottages.co.uk/
Wheatacre Hall Barns
A cluster of eight barns which have been sympathetically converted into modern luxury accommodation, Wheatacrce Hall Barns are located on the Norfolk Suffolk border in the Waveney Valley.
There's lots to keep all members of the family entertained; with a family a games room, fitness barn and indoor play barn (for under 5s), as well as visiting the farm animals on site. Guests are also able to swim free of charge at the indoor heated pool found at local Marina close to Barns. The barns are surrounded by extensive grounds with plenty of grass areas are great for football and a game of rounders.
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Alde Garden
Alde Garden is perfect for families with small children. Choose from an eclectic range of accommodation including the bell tent or the magical gypsy caravan - popular with Roald Dahl fans! For those who aren't keen on camping - there's beautiful Badger Cottage for a touch of luxury, whilst also being able to enjoy the quirky facilities and campfire of the garden. This tiny wildlife garden is also home to friendly ducks and chickens who children love to feed.
Nearby family attractions include Framlingham Castle, Africa Alive & Easton Farm Park - plus there's lots of woodland and beaches within a 20 minute drive. Those on a shoestring can still find lots to do locally - including Rendlesham Forest's bike park, cycle tracks and UFO trail, several nature reserves (including RSPB Minsmere - as seen on Springwatch), Southwold Pier, numerous museums and a wonderful network of footpaths leading from the site.
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Croft Farm
Converted from traditional farm buildings, the two holiday cottages at Croft Farm make the perfect base for a family holiday. Just 5 minutes walk from Snape Maltings, where you will find the famous concert hall, cafes, restaurants and galleries, you're also just a short drive from the beaches at Thorpeness and Aldeburgh for family days out.
Surrounded by fields which are home to an array of animals, the Granary is ideal for families of up to 5 people, with a peaceful fenced in garden that's ideal for young children.
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Lodge Farm Cottages
Two beautifully converted self catering barns at Lodge Farm offer luxurious, spacious and well equipped accommodation for families looking for a break on the coast. Set on an arable farm between Southwold and Lowestoft, you're just a short drive from Africa Alive Zoological Society, the glorious golden sands at Lowestoft where you can whizz out to sea with Jet Adventures, and enjoy walks and family activities Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve.
The barns are spacious open plan cottages and equipped with everything you could need including a cot, high chair, stair gate, changing mat, children's cutlery and crockery, books and games, garden toys and ride on tractors.
www.lodgefarmcottages.co.uk/
Broadlands Park & Marina
The eight acres of beautifully landscaped grounds at Broadlands Park & Marina offer a fantastic family experience, allowing you to fully embrace the park’s tranquility from your caravan, lodge, or bungalow. Plus, the holiday homes are just a stone’s throw away from the Norfolk & Suffolk Broads.
Right within the park, you’ll find a wide range of amenities to enjoy, including an indoor swimming pool and the popular Moss & Co Broadlands Bar and Restaurant with its picturesque views of the Broad.
For those craving a bit more adventure, a short cycle ride will lead you to peaceful beaches where you can enjoy activities like sailing, angling, and bird-watching. If you have a kayak or canoe, take advantage of free access to the slipway and explore the Broads at your leisure.
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