Aldeburgh
The River Alde - An Estuary filled with History
One of the pleasures of walking along the Suffolk coast and its five very individual estuaries, The Blyth, Alde & Ore, Deben, Orwell and Stour, is the peace and quiet. Just a few steps away from any car park and even in the height of summer you are unlikely to meet more than half a dozen people on your country walk. The lack of human development and detritus is a pleasant surpri
Aldeburgh Cottages
Aldeburgh is a fascinating seaside town, the iconic Tudor Moot Hall on the seafront a clue to the long history of the town and its importance over the centuries. Despite the burgeoning number of designer shops in the High Street, Aldeburgh has lost little of its 20th century charm and is still a haven for anyone seeking a peaceful getaway.
Buy local produce locally
Of course it is possible when renting a holiday cottage to do a ‘Tesco drop’ and arrange for your shopping to arrive once you have settled in. But why not stop off briefly en route at a local farm shop and suss out what Suffolk producers can offer you? It could be fun and you’ll probably discover things you’ll want to go back for another time.
In and Around Aldeburgh
There is some indefinable otherness about Aldeburgh; perhaps it is the contrast between the middle class gentility of the town and the elemental power of the sea as it grasps and throws back the sand and shingle which make up the long, sometimes steeply shelving beach, or maybe it is the fantastic Suffolk skies, the clouds skudding across an azure sky, the deserted marshes peppered with the ske
The Brudenell in Aldeburgh
The Brudenell's stylish AA two rosette restaurant offers guests a dining experience unique in Aldeburgh, with panoramic sea views of Aldeburgh beach and the spirited North Sea. Some guests have described the experience as similar to dining on a cruise liner! A pebble's throw from the beach, the restaurants sea-blue and sunshine-yellow decor brings the seaside, inside.
The White Lion Hotel in Aldeburgh
The White Lion Hotel is situated on the seafront in Aldeburgh, opposite the shingle beach where fresh fish is still sold from wooden fishing huts. It combines a seafood restaurant and traditional restaurant all-in-one. The emphasis is very much on sourcing fresh seasonal produce, and this is evident in the hotel’s Taste of Suffolk menu.
The Wentworth Hotel in Aldeburgh
The Wentworth Hotel stands only a few yards from the beach at Aldeburgh, but has the style and comfort of a country house hotel. Owned and managed by the Pritt family since 1920, there are 35 comfortable and contemporary bedrooms. Spacious lounges with seaviews for the summer and open fires for the winter invite you to relax in comfort.