This 255-acre estate is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Famously, in 1939, archaeologists revealed the shape of a ship beneath a mound - the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions.
Tranmer House is the former home of Edith Pretty, who, with a lifelong interest in archeology, owned the estate and instigated the dig in 1939. There are three holiday apartments on this fascinating site in Tranmer House - Deben View (sleeps four), Wilford (sleeps four) and Kyson (sleeps six).
Deben View is a first-floor holiday apartment in Tranmer House, with Edith Pretty's living quarters and original marble bathroom. It has a balcony overlooking the Royal Burial Ground. As a guest, you have free entry to all National Trust places, including the burial ground and High Hall exhibition featuring replica and original objects from the site. Sleeps four.
Awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal burial site, home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.
The National Trust has joined forces with Time Team on a new two-year research project at Sutton Hoo.
Dunwich Heath offers peace and quiet surrounded by nature. From July to September, the Heath is a patchwork of pink and purple heather and yellow gorse. It's famous for its bird life, with a number of resident species and others migrating here for the summer or winter. Winter time is best for spotting deer. There's something to see all year round.
There are three apartments in the Coastguard Cottages overlooking Dunwich Heath. Nightjar and Stonechat each sleep two and Woodlark, which has views across the nature reserve and over the cliffs to the North Sea, sleeps four.
Just a 10-minute walk from Dunwich Beach, you'll find this cosy holiday cottage with its own garden. The road behind the cottage gently meanders up into pine forests and heathlands with numerous way-marked trails. Stop in the village pub before heading on to the beach. Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
A precious landscape on the Suffolk coast
There are many trails to follow, from the wartime trail for sites with evidence of military activity to trails through the heath for bird sightings. There are walks and events with the rangers throughout the year. Visitor facilities include a tea-room, information barn, play area and second-hand bookshop.
When you choose a holiday cottage on the Ickworth Estate, there's plenty to see and do on the doorstep. There's an internationally-renowned art and silver collection in the Italianate palace - the Rotunda, dramatic gardens and miles of parkland.
This folky rotunda is deep in the woods and deceptively spacious. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
This gatekeeper's cottage is at the estate's entrance, on the edge of the village. Sleeps four.
Once the head gardener's cottage, this retreat is on the edge of the lake. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
This Victorian cottage is joined to Keeper's Cottage and tucked away with its own garden. Sleeps four.
This Victorian cottage is joined to smaller Carpenter's Cottage and tucked away with its own garden. Sleeps eight.
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk
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One of Suffolk's oldest house, this large hall and neighbouring lodge has lots of space inside and out for families and friends looking to gather for a break. They are both dog friendly.
This is is one of Suffolk's oldest houses, and it's full of charm and original features. There's a snug as well as a sitting room, a spacious kitchen with a range cooker, and a large dining room. This house has woodburner for cosy evenings and modern facilities too.
There's a private garden on three sides of the house, one part formal garden and the rest rambling orchard. There's plenty of outdoor seating, a grass badminton court and outbuildings for bike and equipment storage.
This little lodge is in the oldest part of the rambling 17th-century building, with much of its original character. It has stone floors, exposed beams, a woodburner and cobbled courtyard garden. Book it on it's own or with the neighbouring hall for a large group stay.
Find a cottage on the Ickworth estate, to explore the collection in the museum-accredited Rotunda, the garden and parkland, or at Sutton Hoo. Image: Ickworth Keeper's Cottage
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