Perfectly poised in the pretty coastal town of Orford, and just a short walk from the bustling quay on the River Alde, this delightful Suffolk cottage is a great choice for a family holiday by the coast. Housed in a period property, a thread of nostalgia runs through the interiors here, with original brick flooring and tongue-and-groove panelling increasing the charm. Upstairs, you’ll find immaculately presented bedrooms and charming bunk beds that the kids will love. Back downstairs, the dining area, complete with a window seat nook, is a lovely spot for coming together with all your favourite people and enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Or take a coffee outside onto the suntrap terrace to steal a few quiet moments to yourself before a day of adventuring. And you’re well-placed to do so, just a two-minute walk to the centre of Orford, with its village shops, cafés, restaurants, and bustling pubs. When it’s time to work off that lunch, there’s plenty of fine walks and quiet cycle rides from the cottage. Or for the more energetic, book a sailing and yachting course on the estuary. Don’t forget to call in on Orford Castle – it’s just seconds away, and is one...Read more of England's most complete and unusual keeps, they say.Read less