Quality in Tourism 4 Stars

Squirrel Cottage is a charming pink cottage in the centre of a small terrace of three, situated on a private driveway, tucked away near the end of a quiet country lane. The cottage has off road parking and is in easy walking distance from the famous Snape Maltings.

RSPB marshland site 2mins walk from cottage (see 'Area' section for details)

The cottage is tastefully furnished and well-equipped, with two bedrooms to sleep 4 people. In detail, the accommodation comprises:-

The Sitting / Dining room The sitting room is warm and cosy. The wood burning stove adds that extra glow when the nights draw in. A TV with Freeview, DVD and CD/Radio Cassette player are provided and there are a range of games in the cupboard as well as magazines and books. The dining table seats 6.
The Kitchen The newly-fitted kitchen is well equipped with microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster etc and the cupboards are well stocked with crockery and baking/serving dishes. The kitchen looks out onto the back garden. Iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner are housed in the under stairs cupboard.
The Bedrooms The upstairs bedrooms are tastefully furnished and both have beautiful rural views. A hair dryer is provided.

There is also a small reading room downstairs with a single futon which doubles as a third bedroom.

The bathroom is situated upstairs, and has been recently refurbished with a white suite and stripped wooden floor.

The cottage is south facing and therefore captures the sun rising in the east just in time for breakfast in the terraced back garden and similarly sets in the west in time for supper! Greater Spotted Woodpeckers, Goldfinches, Blue, Great and Long Tailed tits regularly feed from the two bird tables in the garden along with a wide variety of other birds.

Two cycles and a barbeque can be made available if required. A welcome basket is provided on arrival with fresh free-range eggs from our very own hens as well as some essentials to ensure you can make a hot drink and have a snack on arrival. We regret no smoking and no pets; Assistance dogs welcome by prior arrangement. 

Squirrel cottage is an excellent base for those who enjoy activity based holidays such as walking or cycling (various maps and guide books available on the bookshelf). It has immediate access to a network of small country lanes and a myriad of footpaths which extend across large parts of east Suffolk.

A 2 minute walk away from the cottage, at the end of the lane is several hectares of land which the RSPB purchased in 2008. They are currently in the process of returning the land to its natural state of marsh/wetland. Since this time there has been an increase in Marsh harriers, Bitterns and Barn Owls in the area. The views are beautiful and will be stunning once the land is flooded.

The area contains some of the county’s highly rated pubs and restaurants most of which are reasonably priced. There are 3 good pub/restaurants in the village all within walking distance from the cottage..

The cottage is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are all local amenities plus a fabulous range of shops at the famous Snape Maltings. A wide variety of local produce can be found at the local farmers market and the farm shop.

A short drive away is Tunstall and Rendlesham Forests which contain Fallow and Roe Deer and a wide variety of beautiful birds. Some of the county’s best loved seaside resorts are on the doorstep such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich. Those visitors wishing to explore local history can visit Sutton Hoo - the famous burial ship site, Framlingham and Orford Castles.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall provides a focus for a wide range of cultural activity such as Opera, classical concerts, dance, poetry as well as Jazz and modern music. The concert hall is within easy walking distance from the cottage. Aldeburgh is just a ten minute drive away and has its own cultural festivities as well as a cinema. Enjoy…….