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Autumn Short Breaks in Suffolk

Autumn is a truly special time of year to enjoy what Suffolk has to offer. It is a time when nature is at its mature best with the depth of atmosphere not present at any other time of the year. The acres of amber-coloured trees and magnificent sunsets will remain in the memory forever. For anyone visiting any part of Suffolk for the first time, autumn is the perfect season – and we are sure that this short break will leave you wanting to return time and time again.

Autumn Short Breaks in Suffolk


Whether your short break is a family holiday, a weekend away, or a business trip, you are sure to find accommodation in Suffolk to suit your every need. Please click on the links below to be taken directly to each hotel’s page where you will find further information including availability and contact details.

Autumn Breaks


The George and Dragon Inn, Long Melford


The George and Dragon Inn, Long Melford - Autumn Short Breaks in Suffolk


The George and Dragon Inn, Long Melford, is a traditional Suffolk Inn - the perfect place to warm yourselves after a day out exploring the autumn scenery. It offers everything you could want for your autumn short break including a friendly welcome, fresh, home-made, seasonal food, a great selection of ales, beers, wines and spirits as well as soft and warm drinks, live entertainment and comfortable accommodation that won't break the bank.

Please click here for more information on Long Melford.

The Brudenell Hotel in Aldeburgh


The Brudenell Hotel - Autumn Breaks


The Brudenell Hotel in Aldeburgh promises to make your short break something special. This coastal hotel offers views of the sea and of the River Alde from its 42 bedrooms, making it the perfect spot from which to enjoy that early autumn sunset. Every room is decorated in calming sea-blues and sunshine-yellows, providing guests with a haven of peace and comfort. The Bru has its own convenient restaurant serving simple yet delicious seasonal food, all sourced locally – a must are the tasty fresh fish and seafood dishes. Where better to make the most of your short break this autumn?

Find out more about Aldeburgh by clicking on this link.

The Swan at Lavenham


The Swan at Lavenham - Autumn Holiday


The countryside is the ideal place to stay in Suffolk during the golden autumn months, and The Swan at Lavenham offers you the perfect opportunity to do just that. The building dates back to the 15th Century, and you can enjoy a cosy and traditional autumn stay in this historical building complete with ancient oak beams and inglenook fireplaces, plus rich furnishings and fabrics and a wonderful collection of World War II memorabilia in the Old Bar. The Swan’s 45 en suite bedrooms are original in style and guests can choose from a variety of different rooms from Classic Doubles to Feature Bedrooms, Four Poster Bedrooms and Suites. Please click on the link above for more information.

Lavenham is a fantastic place to visit - find out why by clicking on the link.

Autumn Breaks


Whilst the autumn months can be aesthetically pleasing, as winter draws nearer the temperature drops and one becomes reluctant to step foot outside. For those days when you would rather stay inside, Suffolk has a number of hotels that will provide you with enough indoor entertainment to do just that.

Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich


Hintlesham Hall Hotel -Autumn Breaks


Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich is a spectacular Grade 1 listed Elizabethan Manor House surrounded by 175 acres of countryside - a truly stunning sight during the autumn months, not least when viewed from one of the hotel’s luxurious and lavishly decorated bedrooms. The 33 bedrooms and suites of varying shapes, sizes and styles are enhanced by fine fabrics, works of art and antiques which can be admired throughout the hotel. Staff are friendly and helpful, and can provide a long list of available activities such as health & beauty treatments, cookery courses, the swimming pool and the fully equipped gym. There is also complimentary WiFi broadband access throughout the hotel, and a restaurant that is open all day. Just make sure you try to leave the hotel at some point during your short break!

For more information please see our guide to Ipswich.

The Rutland Arms Hotel


The Rutland Arms Hotel - Autumn Short Breaks in Suffolk


The Rutland Arms Hotel in Newmarket is a former coaching inn, situated in a cobbled courtyard that dates from the reign of Charles II, circa 1651. Many of the original features can still be seen, and combine perfectly with the hotel’s modern and comfortable refurbishment. The 46 attractively furnished en-suite bedrooms offer comfort and style in equal measures. Fine English and Continental cuisine is served in the Saddle Room Restaurant, prepared using fresh, local ingredients, while informal dining is available in the Nell Gwen Bar & Bistro.

Why not spend a day out in Newmarket this autumn? Click on the link to find out why you should!

Autumn Breaks


Pubs & Inns, Suffolk


A Suffolk Pub in Autumn


One inn that will allow you to welcome the autumn months in a deserved, traditional setting accompanied by real ales and home-made food is The Ship Inn, a traditional country pub with detached accommodation in the beautiful village of Blaxhall close to Snape and Aldeburgh.

Suffolk Hotel, Golf & Leisure


Suffolk Hotel, Golf & Leisure - Autumn Breaks


Suffolk Hotel, Golf & Leisure in the lovely town of Bury St Edmunds also has indoor activities abound. Here you will find first-rate facilities including a leisure club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room and spa. The conference amenities include three function suites with natural light and Wi-Fi access, which can also be used for celebratory events. For mild days there is also an 18-hole Championship golf course that is not to be missed. The whole family is welcome at the hotel and there is also a fantastic restaurant on site.

Please click here for more information on Bury St Edmunds.

Where is your favourite place to stay for an Autumn Short Break in Suffolk? Please let us know by sending a review to suffolkguides.admin@suffolktouristguide.com.

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