Embrace country life to the full with your other half during a romantic break at this characterful dog-friendly cottage, set in gorgeous countryside 5 miles away from Framlingham. Surrounded by attractive gardens and offering cosy living areas packed with original features, this former dairy is an ideal base for active couples wanting to explore the Suffolk Coast & Heaths aonb.

The two-storey cottage is located in a pretty, rural village surrounded by open countryside between Framlingham and the stunning Suffolk coastline. Its interior is a mixture of contemporary soft furnishings and exposed timber beams, with natural light billowing in through mullion-style windows. Snuggle up in the lounge under a high vaulted ceiling with a glass of fizz and the wood burner for company, always best after a romantic meal prepared in the contemporary kitchen/diner. The welcoming embrace of a double bedroom awaits on the mezzanine floor upstairs; it has plenty of storage for those who don’t like to pack light on holidays. The enclosed garden is a haven for wildlife and is a peaceful setting for alfresco meals throughout the day while the dog potters between the patio, wildflower beds and mature trees.

Walks with the dogs will be just one part of your daily routine thanks to a network of paths that surround the cottage. Framlingham (5 miles) is a shoppers’ delight, while foodies will be in their element at Aldeburgh (10 miles), home of a dog-friendly pebble beach, numerous eateries and shops ripe with local produce. The Suffolk Coast & Heaths aonb (4.5 miles) is lined with characterful villages, nature reserves and miles of beaches perfect for strolling along hand in hand.

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