The Bridewell, Woodbridge

The Bridewell is a detached four-bedroom cottage sleeping eight guests in the medieval market town of Woodbridge, Suffolk. This beautifully restored historic building features an original inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, a bespoke handmade kitchen with island seating and an enclosed courtyard perfect for group dining.

Woodbridge sits on the River Deben and offers independent shops, restaurants and pubs all within walking distance. The town is famous for its boatbuilding heritage and hosts regular events throughout the year.

The ground floor has a double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and a refurbished bathroom. Upstairs you'll find three more bedrooms: two doubles and a family room with a double plus single bed. There's a second bathroom with bath and overhead shower. The open-plan kitchen and living room creates brilliant social space with two Chesterfield sofas and a dining table crafted from an original property door.

Ipswich lies 9 miles away (20 minutes). Snape Maltings is 10.5 miles distant (25 minutes). Sutton Hoo sits 2 miles away (8 minutes). Framlingham Castle is 11 miles away (22 minutes).

The Bridewell combines period features with modern facilities, making it perfect for families or groups wanting a Suffolk base with shops and restaurants on the doorstep.