After three years of uncertainty around travel and group holidays, it’s fair to say that both the British public and international tourists have fallen back in love with the English countryside and all it has to offer. And while the past few summers have been marred by an ability to enjoy group holidays to the extent to which we have become accustomed, 2023 looks set to mark a return to big group trips and family adventures.
To help you find the perfect Suffolk holiday cottage for your great family adventure or family gathering, we’ve compiled this guide to our biggest and most impressive sites – considering the location and nearby amenities as well as the number of bedrooms available.
The Best Idyllic Cottage For Lots Of Kids
If your family gathering includes great hordes of children of all ages, then you will be looking for a destination which boasts access to all manner of attractions and activities, with plenty of open living space and a garden for their entertainment. Boxted Hall is our largest cottage available to rent (housing up to 26 guests) and combines its private parkland estate with an onsite pool and proximity to both rural Suffolk and Essex beyond. Lying just north of Sudbury and west of Ipswich, Long Melford where Boxted Hall resides is located on the banks of the River Stour, presenting great walks and outdoor adventures for kids of all ages.
If 26 guests are a few too many for your liking, we also have a range of cottages that are perfect for children and which sleep between 6 and 8 guests, including The Old Barn with its swimming pool and Barhams Cartlodge which combines its quaint setting with a modern and open plan living space.
The Best Idyllic Cottage For Reunions
If you’re bringing together a group of couples, you will likely want a holiday cottage which offers plenty of communal space but with the sanctity of private bedrooms and quiet areas for rest and relaxation. Access to great walks is often a priority for adult groups, as is proximity to pubs and bars all year round.
The best cottages on our list for this kind of group include Stable Cottage with its four bedrooms and two bathrooms (as well as an onsite pool), and White Lion Cottage which is super close to the historic market town of Hadleigh complete with pubs and eateries galore.
