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Family Holiday Cottages in Suffolk
Families take a bit of occupying during a UK staycation, and that is why Suffolk is the ideal destination for your next family holiday. Whether you have toddlers, teenagers or anyone in-between, be assured that there’s lots for them to do in rural Suffolk.
Our holiday cottages in Suffolk have lots of local amenities. From outings to the coast, trips to the zoo and journeys on the great Anglia Railway, there are plenty of activities to keep everyone amused.
Riverside Cottage
Snape
Enchanting cottage with extraordinary access to The River Alde, Snape Maltings, multiple nature reserves and the best towns in Suffolk.

Stone Hall
Eyke
Marvellous forest lodge with four King and Super King sized beds down a private track with large enclosed garden surrounded by nature rich woodlands.



The Temple
Euston
Spectacular luxury folly perched in the middle of one of the nation’s grandest country estates.



Flemings Hall
Bedingfield
Nearly 1,000 years old this spectacular Medieval manor house is brimming with history, architectural wonder and elegant interior design.


Dedham’s Old Post Office
Dedham
Family friendly cottage in picturesque amenity rich village at the epicentre of beautiful Constable Country.


The Woodshed
Higham
Rural bolt hole with unprecedented access to a beautiful country estate in the heart of Constable’s Dedham Vale.




Weavers Cottage
Lavenham
Divine 15th Century wooden beamed cottage in the heart of England’s best preserved medieval village.








Beachams Cottage
Stoke-by-Nayland
Stunning rurally positioned traditional 16th Century farmhouse with two King-sized ensuites and a large inglenook fireplace.



Tea Caddy Cottage
Higham
A fairy-tale cottage lavishly renovated to a mesmerising and luxurious standard tucked away in the heart of Constable Country.




Yew Tree Barn
Higham
Beautiful barn conversion in the grounds of a John Constable painted house with its own private swimming pool.




The Tryst
Lavenham
Extraordinary Medieval cottage in a famous historic village with wooden beams, inglenook fireplace and pretty private garden.


Swan’s Nest
Boxford
Enchanting fully renovated 16th Century cottage with fantastic village amenities and elevated views over the Box River and woodland.




Constable Lodge
Nayland
Adorable cottage with a log burner renovated to a high standard in a heavenly village straddling Constable’s Dedham Vale.








Box Valley Cottage
Stoke-By-Nayland
Immaculate cottage with great space and high quality finishes throughout with access to great pubs, and walks in the Dedham Vale.








Mallards
Thorpeness
Large, modern and luxuriously finished house with a hot tub close to the beach in Suffolk’s preeminent holiday location.


Belchamp Hall Coach House
Belchamp Walter
Modern and luxurious conversion bathed in natural light and brilliantly positioned in the middle of a large private estate.








The Calf Pens
Layham
Off the beaten track a large and comfortable antique furnished rural retreat with boating lake and extensive rolling countryside.



Holt Coach House
Edwardstone
First class conversion of a 19th Century out-building with two en-suite super king-sized bedrooms and large private sun terrace.




Aspen Loft
Assington Green
Beautifully designed loft cottage timelessly tucked deep within remote unspoilt rolling countryside creating a magical rural haven.








Boxted Hall
Boxted, near Long Melford
A remarkable & historic country house with a swimming pool set in stunning private parkland deep in the heart of Suffolk.


Petit Hibou
Chamonix, France
Newly renovated chalet with idyllic location & stunning décor. Swim-spa, sauna, fantastic facilities, close to the lifts & town centre.


Idyllic Cottages’s Family Holiday Cottages
We understand that families need their space, which is why Idyllic Cottages are delighted to present accommodation for a wide range of guests.
For smaller families we offer 1 bed cottages that are perfect for 2-3 guests – such as Stoke Cartlodge in Stoke by Nayland. This features an open plan reception room and kitchen, with French windows opening out to a private terrace and a lawned garden.
If you’re hosting a family get-together for an extended party, then you might be interested in one of our large family holiday cottages such as Barhams Manor in Higham, Dedham Vale. This is a 16th century Tudor country house that is set amidst stunning landscaped gardens and provides access to a 15-acre park. The property sleeps up to 14 guests across 7 bedrooms and is dog-friendly too if you want to bring your beloved pets.
We also offer a 13-bedroom country home in Long Melford, which boasts a swimming pool – perfect for a splash around with the family. Boxted Hall sleeps 26 guests and comes with 11 bathrooms which is ideal if you have lots of little ones joining you.
Booking your family holiday
If you wish to book our family holiday cottages for your next trip to Suffolk, it’s worth finding out your local term dates if your children are of school age. School holidays do tend to be our busiest times of year, so if you have firm dates in mind make sure you leave plenty of time to book.
You can use our Availability page to check whether one of our large family holiday cottages is free for your trip. Or alternatively, please feel free to contact Idyllic Cottages on 01787 211772 or email relax@idyllicsuffolk.com for queries.
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Our cottages are perfect for school holiday breaks, including half term, summer holidays, Easter, and Christmas. We recommend booking early for peak periods to secure the best availability and prices.