111 Front Street, modern holiday home in Orford

The space

Relax and decompress in this lovely house, located in the beautiful estuary village of Orford. Dominated by the impressive remains of a 12th-century castle, the pretty town of Orford lies in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers everything from serene river cruises from the quay to peaceful walks along marshes, lagoons and waterways at Orford Ness Nature Reserve. You’ll be surrounded by history, artisans and wildlife with plenty to explore and enjoy.

3 Bedrooms – 1 king, 1 super-king, 1 small single (Super-king can be set up as twin bedroom)
1 Bathroom (shower over), 1 downstairs cloakroom
Electric cooker, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge & freezer compartment
Lavazza Jolie coffee machine (please bring your own pods) and Cafetiere
Utility area with washing machine
Highchair and travel cot available
Woodburner
TV with Amazon Firestick, DVD player, CD & radio plus Bluetooth speakers
Fenced rear garden with patio furniture
1 well-behaved small/medium dog is welcome & a plastic dog bed & bowls are provided
Please bring your own beach towels
Parking for 1 car on the drive, plus free on-street parking available
Shops, restaurants and pubs within 2 minute walk
Various beaches within a 20-30 minute drive
Riverside walks within a 10-minute walk
Arrival after 1600
Check-out by 1000

On entering the property you’ll find a comfortable lounge with a wood burner – a perfect spot to kick back and relax. This leads into an open-plan kitchen-dining room with a beautiful granite breakfast bar – ideal for watching bird activity in the garden whilst enjoying tasty breakfast treats from the Pump Street Bakery. There are patio doors leading onto the garden. Leading off the kitchen is the utility area and space to store your walking boots and beach gear.
Head upstairs to find 3 bedrooms – the master King-size, a zip and link Super-King (made up as a twin unless requested as double in advance) and a small single. Check out the view from the main bedroom, where the top of Orford Castle can be seen until the trees are in full leaf. The spacious Bathroom includes an over-bath thermostatic shower and there is a cloakroom downstairs.
The lovely garden is hedged by olive trees and is stocked with a variety of shrubs and flowers. There is a patio with furniture and a barbecue. Feel free to keep the feeders filled (seed provided) to encourage the local birdlife to visit – perhaps you’ll spot the bluetits flitting in and out of the nesting boxes. After dark, you might catch the local hedgehog population visiting, or hear the tawny owls calling from the surrounding trees.

Lying within the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Orford is an interesting village and has changed little over the years. It is a beautiful spot offering a perfect base for walkers, cyclists, artists or those who wish to wander down to the river to watch the fishing boats go by. Orford is dominated by Henry II’s historic 12th Century Castle and a beautiful Suffolk Church often hosting musical events and performances curated by the Britten Peers Foundation. Famed for its locally grown Oysters and Mussels, and fish from its very own day boats, Pinney’s fish shop is located near the quay, whilst its’ famous restaurant is nestled on the village square. Just across the square is the Pump Street Bakery which attracts visitors from across the county – try their delicious quiches, artisan chocolate, brownies, breads and other baked treats. The local Market operates every Saturday morning in the Town Hall – local produce, baked goods and makers sharing their wares. Younger guests are sure to enjoy the playing field and playground just minutes from the house.

Walk along the River Alde – spotting seals, spoonbills, herons and rare estuary wildfowl. Several boat trips operate from the quay – to Orford Ness (National Trust), Havergate Island (RSPB) or along the River Alde. Details can be found on the NT, RSBP website, or on signs at the Quay. The Riverside Tea Rooms is a great place to watch the world go by, serving tasty lunches and teas. On the Quay, you will also find the Watch Tower which houses local art exhibitions, The Harbour Master office is on the Quay and Matt, the Harbour Master, is a great source of local knowledge for those wishing to launch their own vessels or take advantage of the river for kayaking, & paddle boarding,