Long Melford is one of Suffolk's prettiest and most famous Medieval Villages.

It was used as the backdrop for the well known TV series 'LoveJoy' about the Antique Dealer who seemed to be caught up in detective work: Predictably Long Melford is awash with Antique Shops and there are some good browsing times to be had. There is also a frequent Antique Fair in the School House just 200 yards away from Fey and Spadgers and often Antique Book Fairs in the Village Hall.

Above are some photos of Long Melford starting with the excellent Black Lion Pub and the Green both of which which are just 150 yards from Spadgers and Fey cottage.

The Gappmaiers is an Austrian Restaurant which is in the centre of Long Melford, there are lots of good pubs and restaurants along the highstreet as well as all the shops you could need.

There are 2 stately Homes in Long Melford, both with 400 yards of the cottages.

Melford Hall is a wonderful building and cared for by The National Trust, it is host to many events and is a very interesting place to visit.

Kentwell Hall is famous for its Tudor Re-enactments and if you have never been to one this is an absolute 'Must'. there are up to 350 Tudor actors living the life and through doing so bringing to life this fabulous Tudor Stately Home, the busy kitchens are amazing !

Check out the website www.kentwellHall.co.uk for more information

Long Melford is on River Stour and is connected by a lovely walk up hill on a dis used railway to the gorgeous medieval village Lavenham.

The Suffolk coast is about an hours drive away and a lovely day out. To find out more about the local area please visit my own 'what to do Pages'

Below is a recent article about the Suffolk Coast

Joanna Symons, Telegraph Travel Newspaper January 2nd 2010.

'Popular though the Lake District and West Country are as tourist destinations, they can be rather damp. If you want to reduce the risk of a rainy holiday, statistics show that you should head east.

Suffolk for instance, had only about a third as much rainfall as the Lake District last summer. It also happens to have one of the loveliest stretches of coastline in Britain.



The Met office regional statistics per annum.

                        The Lake District             Suffolk

Rain fall         2300 - 3900mm          600 - 660 mm