Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Thorndon

Thorndon holiday cottages offer tranquillity and spectacular scenery in the heart of Suffolk. Whether you’re planning on rambling through bands of heather and marshland or visiting grand Tudor country homes, this peaceful village is the perfect base in Mid Suffolk. Wander from your holiday cottage in Thorndon into the village centre, where you’ll notice a beautiful church and a small shop, which includes the local post office and is stocked with an impressive range of local produce. For a pint of ale or a good pub meal, head to the Black Horse, on The Street. A number of unique family attractions can be found within a few miles of the village, including Stonham Barns, home to a shopping centre, owl sanctuary, playgrounds and Meerkat Kastle. Nearby, the Mid Suffolk Railway offers steam train rides through miles of unspoiled countryside. Framlingham Castle, Helmingham Gardens and the great archaeological discovery of Sutton Hoo are also a short drive away.

Paved path to a front door through a shrub-filled garden and a lawn.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Granary is a charming holiday cottage for couples on a quiet Suffolk farm in Thorndon. It features oak beam ceilings throughout, a cosy wood fire, and a large bedroom with a super-king bed and an ensuite bathroom. Its beautiful decor and tranquil rural setting make it ideal for a perfect romantic break.

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Exterior of a large Manor Farm Barn made of wood surrounded by a tree-filled garden.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

A splendid 18th-century barn conversion with a hot tub in an acre of gardens in the rural village of Thorndon, Suffolk, this large holiday home offers spacious living for up to 10 guests. It has a large dining room, a vast inglenook fireplace, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a well-equipped farmhouse kitchen.

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Self-catering holidays in Thorndon are hard to beat if you’re planning on exploring Suffolk. The countryside surrounding the village is particularly pretty, with woods, fields, heathland and marshes. Follow one of the area’s many footpaths to enjoy vast skies, tranquillity and trees full of birdsong. Head east from Thorndon and you’ll soon reach the renowned Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where secluded sand and shingle beaches and ancient fishing villages await discovery. For a day of nostalgic seaside entertainment, head to Felixstowe, Southwold or Great Yarmouth. With its magnificent medieval architecture, great shopping and lively nightlife, the city of Norwich is worth a day-trip, a 50-minute drive or train journey northward. To the west, Bury St Edmunds is a charming Georgian town with the lovely Abbey Gardens and a maze of narrow streets to explore.