Photographs of the local area still to come...

As Woodfarm House is just off the Suffolk Tourist Route along the A1120 you won't have to go far to visit fantastic places of interest.

With Birds of Prey, Abbey Aquatics, Antiques and collectables, Cafe' and Restaurant, Jewellery, toys, Garden Centre and much more Stonham Barns is the perfect family hot spot and it's only a few minutes from the cottage! http://www.stonhambarns.com/ 

Easton Farm Park is another popular place to spend the day. Here the kids can hand feed the animals, ride ponies, meet the pigs and collect the chickens eggs. Just over twenty minutes away it's a great day out for the kids.http://www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk/page/home 

But why should only the kids have fun? After a morning out at Easton you could go on to enjoy a special experience at one of Suffolks last remaining pubs with a no bar-counter. Simply go into the tap room out the back ! The Kings Head is situated in the beautiful village of Laxfield. This pub is a local treasure to all who live in Suffolk. http://www.laxfieldkingshead.co.uk/index2.html 

If rustic pubs is your sort of dwelling place then don't miss out The Victoria in Earl Soham. Serving good honest British food this fabulously traditional pub has it's own 'Earl Soham Brewery'. The Victoria was the first pub to serve this beer back when it was brewed in Maurice's old chicken shed out the back. The pub is small but you won't find any pool tables or fruit machines taking up any necessary space. Well behaved Kids and dogs are welcome too. http://www.earlsohambrewery.co.uk/ 

Framlingham is a brilliant village with great pubs and restaurants,a market square with a fab deli and Framlingham Castle, a magnificent 12th Century fortress.  http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/framlingham-castle/ 

Another popular destination is Helmingham Hall. The beautiful garden open days are the main draw, but they also have great events like the festival of Classic and Sports Cars, Suffolk dog days and a food and drink festival. An insider tip to beat all of these is the public footpath running through the deer park. Walk amongst the deer, impressive cattle and sheep. http://www.helmingham.com/index.asp 

Of course you have the beautiful Suffolk coast to explore from Southwold and the fishing harbour of Walberswick with its renowned crabbing delights for small children, down to the famous Minsmere bird sanctuary in Dunwich Heath and further south to the beautiful seaside towns and villages of Aldeburgh and Orford with its massive wildlife sanctuary at Orford Ness. All these places are amazingly unspoilt and un touristy. For more information look at my personal guide 'What To Do' in Suffolk www.grove-cottages.com


Local Pubs

The Ten Bells- Our nearest pub. They serve some great Suffolk beers and the obligatory Aspall Cyder, which is an absolute ‘must-try’ whilst you are here. They do straight-forward pub food, cooked to order including great fish ‘n’ chips. It’s more pub than restaurant

The Four Horseshoes, Thornham Magna – 10 minutes away. Gorgeous 12th century Inn with a wealth of original features including a roaring fire, 500 year old well in the heart of the restaurant and low beamed ceilings. Great home-cooked food using local produce, accompanied by hand-pulled ales

The Highwayman, Creeting St Mary – 5 minutes away. Acosy atmosphere amongst the exposed timbers and galleried restaurant. They use seasonal local produce to produce British food with continental influences. They local real ales, an extensive wine list and a good selection of malt whiskies. You will also find Aspal Cyder again, you’ll see that a lot round here!

The Victoria, Earl Soham - 15 minutes away. Agreat old real ale pub that time seems to have forgotten! They have their own brewery producing Victoria and (you’ve guessed it) Albert ales. It’s a traditional pub with simple wood furnishings, bare floorboards and open fire. Home-made, good value meals available from a very varied menu at both lunchtimes and evenings. Can get busy but definitely worth a visit

The Doberman, Framsden – 10 minutes away. A small homely pub with a good reputation for food. No children under 14 allowed in the pub, but they may use the garden. Dating back to the 16th Century it was previously known as The Greyhound but was renamed by the current landlady, who used to be a successful breeder of Dobermans