In spite of being so close to London, Suffolk has somehow managed to keep a unique feel, steeped in history and rural beauty. With its beautiful coastline, sleepy villages, windy country lanes and bustling little market towns, Suffolk will help you unwind and relax before you know it, making it the perfect base for a romantic break or romantic weekend away.
There are some amazing deals out there if you can book a last minute romantic retreat. We’ve put together a list with availability in different parts of the country so you can find the best last minute deals.
We think this stylish apartment in the charming town of Woodbridge is a great place for a romantic week away from it all. The Penthouse is a retreat which has been designed to offer couples a taste of luxury – and the panoramic balcony views of boats on the river are reason enough to head here.
We think this is the ideal place to surprise and spoil your partner – it has a look of complete relaxed luxury. Water Cottage has all the history, and wooden beams, to take you back to the past, and it’s set in one of South England’s most beautiful villages. Kersey, a favourite subject for artist’s, will win you over in a moment. It’s a great retreat for Londoners, as it’s only 90 minutes away.
Get some early summer sunshine in fabulous Suffolk. Known as one of England’s sunniest counties, it offers cute villages, ancient country lanes, great food and everything needed for a romantic break before the schools break up! Click here to view the last minute availability with our partner Suffolk Hideaways.
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Are you looking for a last minute romantic and rural holiday cottage? Our partner Rural Retreats has plenty of romantic properties with late availability in some of the best places in the UK to get your much needed holiday or romantic fix. Click here to see their availability now.
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Feeling the pinch? You can still enjoy a romantic break at one of these holiday cottages with special offers. Click here to view some 5 star romantic retreats on offer with our partner Sykes Holiday Cottages.
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The beautiful Suffolk English countryside is an ideal place to wind down, with thatched cottages and rose gardens all around. This gorgeous pet friendly cottage is beautifully restored with lots or original features and on top of that it also boasts its own large hot tub.
Now this is what we call super romantic! How about a gorgeous restored Dutch barge moored at one of Suffolk’s loveliest small towns for your next romantic break? Complete with beautiful bespoke joinery and an open cockpit to relax, this barge has everything for a very special romantic getaway. Dog friendly.
Deepwell Granary is the ultimate romantic retreat. With its private gardens and access to magical woodlands complete with campfires, hammocks and a bell tent you’ll be sure to unwind and relax in no time. Inside the double height open plan living area and mezzanine style bedroom add wow factor while the stylish antique furnishings add a touch of class. Pet friendly luxury.
Wake up in a cottage in the meadows at this beautiful romantic retreat – complete with bubbling outdoor hot tub and toasty indoor fireside. Meadow View Cottage offers guests the chance of a romantic break in Suffolk, close to some of England’s relaxing coastline and a short hop from bustling historic cities Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds.
Impress your loved one with a stay in this romantic boutique holiday cottage near Sudbury. Surrounded by acres of beautiful estate grounds and boasting large luxurious spaces, we think The Stables would be a perfect location for a romantic weekend, a proposal or even a mini-moon in Suffolk.
Tucked by trees and a little pond, Gipping Barn is an oasis with a luxurious Hot Tub, just for couples, in sunny Suffolk. This romantic retreat is beautifully designed with huge oak beams, antique mixed with modern furnishings and a relaxing atmosphere. The barn is named after the river Gipping, which winds its way through the nearby countryside. From the outside, the traditional English barn has a country feel, with weatherboarding and massive oak trusses, beams and flooring on the inside.
Our Honeymooners Favourite. Since 1720 The Bakery provided bread for the old Grove Farm, now it is converted into an extremely cosy self-contained cottage. It has a very cosy open fire which you can sink back into the comfy sofa and watch as the ducks in the Orchard peck at the French doors for bread.
Beautifully designed with vaulted ceilings, massive oak beams and flooring, an eclectic mix of antique and modern furnishing and a mezzanine style bedroom, Orwell Woodfarm Barn offers a romantic break for two in a very relaxed setting down a pretty country lane just outside the little Suffolk village of Stonham Aspal. Oh, and did we mention it’s got a luxurious extra large private hot tub to boot?
Head to this retreat if you want to really wind down in luxury, in peaceful surroundings. Alde Barn Cottage is full of the little – and large – extras that make a holiday special. It includes a huge private hot tub, built in its own indoor-outdoor garden room, just for you, as well as your own log burning fire, a romantic mezzanine bedroom, a nice big garden for you to enjoy, and even a Nespresso coffee machine.
Stour Barn is a beautifully designed Suffolk hot tub cottage with vaulted ceilings, massive oak beams and wood flooring. With its eclectic mix of antique and modern furnishing, this single storey barn offers a perfect hot tub break for two in a very relaxed setting just outside the little Suffolk village of Stonham Aspal. And it’s pet friendly too!
If you have a creative streak then the large bright rooms in The Coach House make this an inspiring place to be. The country landscapes around Belchamp Walter have attracted artists who live here as well as inspiring world renowned John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough. Within an hour and a half from London, The Coach House is a place to escape the hustle and bustle and find your feet again.
Just look at that bed! This is a romantic luxury cottage with direct access to Tunstall Forest leading to Snape and the Arts & Music Centre there and onwards to the seaside at Aldeburgh. This luxury cottage will appeal to pet owners who want a more luxurious cottage and love authentic character, antique furnishings and great walks. The cottage also benefits from a bath and a cosy log burning stove.
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This gorgeous pet friendly barn is tucked by the trees of the Suffolk countryside and makes a great retreat for a couple seeking luxury – especially with its private outdoor hot tub. Deben Barn is named after the river which winds its way through Suffolk, all the way to the sea, which is just a half hour away.
Just look at those views! These in itself would be reason enough for us to stay in this romantic Suffolk cottage, but The Old Steam Mill has so much more on offer. For starters, it’s pretty huge so you get the luxury of space. It also sleeps four so you get a choice of two gorgeous bedrooms. The cottage also happens to be located in one of Suffolk’s prettiest areas with beautiful rolling countryside views everywhere you look and a host of historic villages, like Lavenham, on your doorstep. It’s pet friendly too so you get to enjoy all of this with your four legged friend.
When city living gets too much we know where we would love to escape. The Hayloft is a romantic wood-beamed home-away-from-home and is only 90 minutes from London. Leave the office at closing time and you could make it in time for dinner. This rural hideaway is set within the stunning countryside made famous by Constable and Gainsborough, and is part of a historic private estate that has been in the same family since 1611.
We aren’t allowed to have favourites, but this retreat pulled our heartstrings. The Granary Barn is a gingerbread house-style getaway in rural Suffolk with bags of country charm making it a wonderful place to escape to with your partner. From the outside it looks like something straight out of Little Red Riding Hood – with wooden cladding and a peaked little roof. Situated just outside the village, down a country lane, it is sheltered in its own peaceful patch.