Rolling heathland, fairytale forests and sandy beaches… Suffolk’s coast and countryside begs to be explored by anyone with a penchant for the Great Outdoors. Add to that thriving medieval port towns littered with shops and eateries, nature reserves abundant with wildlife, and piers where you can hang a crabbing line in the afternoon sun. It’s no wonder that Suffolk is becoming a favourite family holiday destination. Visit this veritable walkers’ and cyclists’ paradise, and come home to soak your muscles in a jacuzzi, dine alfresco and draw out the summer days at these six seaside cottages with hot tubs.
Dunwich Retreat, Dunwich, Suffolk
Sleeps 4 + 3 dogs allowed
Fancy a holiday in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just a stone’s throw from the beach? Make yourself at home in a family retreat on a woodland holiday park beside the Suffolk seaside. Nature lovers can step out into RSPB Minsmere, walkers and cyclists can choose from many scenic routes, and just a few miles away you can hit the shops and eateries of Southwold and Aldeburgh (two of the top holiday destinations in Suffolk). Four-legged friends are also welcome in your family-friendly bungalow, where you can dine alfresco, sink into your private hot tub and enjoy the convenience of all the facilities you need from a family restaurant to a children’s play area.
Little Owl, Oxley Dairy, Hollesley, Suffolk
Sleeps 4 + 1 dog allowed
Yards away from the beach, this contemporary holiday cabin boasts everything you need for a family holiday in Suffolk. The large open-plan living and dining area offers plenty of space to relax and unwind, while underfloor heating and a log burner ensure your pad is cosy to come back to after a day beside the sea. Outside is a plunge pool and covered games barn with table football, and a hot tub is available by prior arrangement – so you can come home to a mini spa after a day at the beach.
Aspen House, Orford, Suffolk
Sleeps 6 + 1 dog
Bag an architectural gem hidden in the quiet village of Orford on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast. Make yourself at home in a stylish interior bathed by light through glass walls on both floors, and step out onto the decking or into the landscaped garden with its alfresco dining area, hammock and hot tub. Minutes’ from the beach you can step out and feel the sand between your toes, and get close to nature at the RSPB Havergate Island Nature Reserve.
Marina House, Black Street, Suffolk
Sleeps 7
Great for a get-together on the Suffolk coast, this stunning holiday property looks directly out over Lake Lothing in the coastal town of Oulton Broad. Watch the ebb and flow of the tide from the decking or living area, hop aboard a boat trip, explore Norfolk Broads National Park and pad along nearby Lowestoft beach. Back in your designer three-storey holiday home, make the most of balmy summer evenings with a dip in the hot tub and a sundowner with a view.
The Beech House, Corton, Suffolk
Sleeps 8 + 1 dog
Imagine your own holiday pad with a heated swimming pool, hot tub and cinema room. Made for families seeking a stylish base for a holiday in Suffolk, The Beech House is decked out with all the frills and facilities you could want for a special break close to the seaside. With your own outdoor heated pool and a hot tub in the garden, it might be hard to leave, but Corton has a stunning beach just half a mile away and the local area is packed with things to do, including the Norfolk Broads and Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach.
Harbour Lodge, Walberswick, Suffolk
Sleeps 11 + 3 dogs
Gather friends. family and your four-legged friends and head to a stunning holiday home made for a stylish Suffolk staycation. Tucked away in the charming coastal village of Walberswick, Harbour Lodge boasts chic interiors throughout, making a stylish and social haven where holidays with friends and family are a breeze. After a day exploring Suffolk’s coast and countryside, gather for a family feast, get cosy around the log burner, and sink into the hot tub.
Find your perfect holiday cottage with a hot tub in Suffolk
Suffolk is a stunning destination to spend long summer days exploring the heath and the beach, then come home to a retreat where you can soak your muscles in a hot tub. Use our Hot Tub filter to search for your perfect holiday cottage in Suffolk.
