Self catering holiday cottages in and around Orford
Orford is something of an enigma, a small coastal town (really little
more than a village these days)  it remains the prettiest village on the
Suffolk coast. Fame and fortune visited Orford in the late medieval period
when its excellent port attracted continental trade and from where Suffolk's
wool and local produce would have been exported.
Fine houses, a great church
and of course the famous landmark Orford Castle  were all built during
this affluent period which continued until the silting up of the seaport
and
the expansion of the spit - now stretching from Aldeburgh to Shingle
Street - put a stop the expansion of Orford.
Today it sports two famous
restaurants,
The Butley and Orford Oysterage and The Trinity at The Crown and Castle,
three good pubs, and some excellent food shops. With wonderful views
from the river bank Orford is surrounded by fine coastal and woodland
walks. From the quay there are boat trips to Havergate Island and Orford
Ness,
while sailing boats and yachts and even the occasional Thames barge
ply up and down the estuary. Orford has an old world charm all of its own
and
some lovely cottages in which to enjoy a relaxing holiday, including
Millers Cottage, Mariners
Cottage, Ruffles
Cottage, Quay View, The
Loft and  Pavilion
Barn.
Since the inception of the Aldeburgh Festival Orford Church has
been the venue for first performances and close to Snape, home of the
world
famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Orford and near by Sudbourne
- see Field End Cottage - are great places in which to stay when going
to
concerts.
Snape too is a great  place to stay, with fine concerts and superb
views over the estuary; you can walk to Aldeburgh along the Sailors Path.
Cottages in Snape include Fourways
Cottage and Whitewalls Cottage
. Within
the
Suffolk
Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with magnificent
views of heqathland, reedbeds, marshes, the Alde estuary and of course
the sea
at every turn it is little surprise that Orford and its surroundings
is a favourite haunt of artists, musicians and writers.
Related Links
www.visit-orford.co.uk
www.visit-woodbridge.co.uk
www.visit-suffolkcoast.co.uk
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Pump Cottage - Orford -  |  | Sleeps 3 people.
A beautifully refurbished traditional cottage in the heart of the coastal village of Orford. Super views of the castle.
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| Quay View - Orford - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
Truly magnificient views across river towards Orford Ness and Havergate Island. Best location in Orford!
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| The Hayloft - Orford -  |  | Sleeps 4 people.
In the beautiful coastal village of Orford, the Hayloft is a wonderful upside down barn conversion complete with spiral staircase and state of the art kitchen and sitting room with views over the coastal strip.
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| Moorings - Orford - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
A traditional fisherman's cottage just metres from the quay at Orford, perhaps Suffolk's most attractive coastal town, the cottage has been transformed to create a chic and cosy seaside holiday cottage for up to four people.
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| Cottage on the Green - Orford - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
On Orford's pretty village green, under a minute's walk from the water, this is a really beautifully furnished, delightful traditional Suffolk cottage.
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| Mariners Cottage - Orford - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
In the delightful seaside village of Orford, this traditional fisherman's cottage is within a few yards of the quay - great for crab fishing - and close to the lovely pubs and world famous restaurants of Orford.
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| Millers Cottage - Orford - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
In the beautiful coastal village of Orford overlooking the fields and with views of the sea, Millers Cottage is a traditional Suffolk cottage delightfully converted to provide spacious self catering accommodation.
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| The Stable - Orford - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
Spacious, comfortable but extremely cosy, the Stable is a delightful barn conversion just yards from the riverbank and Orford's village centre. Despite having all mod cons this fab self catering barn conversion retains the attraction and warmth of its origins.
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| Oyster Cottage - Orford - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
Very close to the pretty quay at Orford this delightful fisherman's cottage is ideal for a holiday by the sea for a couple - lovely four-poster bed - or family with two youngsters (bunk beds in 2nd bedroom)
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| The Granary Chantry Barn - Orford - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
With views of Orford's coastal strip, this inspired and luxurious barn conversion really has the 'wow' factor. Sleeping 4 people, The Granary incorporates the warmth and beauty of Suffolk's traditional brick and beam architecture with fine contemporary elegance, comfort and sumptious lighting.
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| The Bothy - Orford - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
Overlooking the fields and saltmarsh which separate Orford from the sea, The Bothy has been stunningly converted to provide excellent holiday accommodation for 4. High ceilings, large picture windows and ground floor accommodation this is a wonderful property for anyone wanting a really relaxing holiday.
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| Field End Cottage - Sudbourne - |  | Sleeps 5 people.
Overlooking unspoilt fields and the forest, a quiet and comfortable old cottage close to Orford, the sea, Snape and Aldeburgh
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| Ruffles Cottage - Orford - |  | Sleeps 5 people.
On Orford's pretty village green, half way between the Quay and Orford's delightful church, this charming Grade II listed timber framed cottage has a lovely rear garden with shrubs, trees and two suntrap terraces, beyond which is a pretty hedged paddock - with lots of space for cars and boats.
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| Burnt Cottage - Orford - |  | Sleeps 5 people.
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| The Loft - Orford - |  | Sleeps 6 people.
Magnificent coastal views, good self catering accommodation in Orford, the most sought after village on the East Coast
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| The Pump House - Orford - |  | Sleeps 7 people.
A most beautiful property superbly positioned in the very heart of Suffolk's most attractive coastal village. Within steps of all the fine amenities of Orford, the cottage's location makes it totally private with windows overlooking its delightful cottage garden. One of the finest properties in Suffolk's superb Collection.
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