Cute as a button, this two-bed cottage is the perfect bolthole for a couple or small family plus their VIP (very important pup) in the charming historic town of Beccles. This end-of-terrace, red-brick cottage is perfect for a restorative break – off the beaten track but within 150 metres of the vibrant town centre. Climb the steps near the cottage to head into town, hire a boat and mess about on the River Waveney or in the Broads National Park nearby, or explore the Suffolk Heritage Coast (10 miles).
Step down into the open-plan lounge/diner, with comfortable seating and a dining table. Practical wooden floors, an old red-brick chimney and beamed ceilings add a cosy feel. The small but perfectly formed beamed kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and preparing tasty dog treats. Upstairs, one spacious double and one single bedroom await with calming decor. Outside to the rear is a small, fenced courtyard with furniture, while another bistro table sits to the front – the perfect spot to keep Fido company while he dozes in the sunshine.
Enjoy a refreshing swim at the restored Beccles Lido. Poke your head inside St Michael’s Church, its grandeur reflecting the town’s erstwhile importance. The marriage place of Nelson’s parents, the church has a separate tower you can climb in summer – you can learn more about its fascinating history in Beccles Museum. Take a trip on the Big Dog Ferry along the River Waveney, marking the border between Suffolk and Norfolk or hire your own boat (most permit furry friends) and head into the Broads. Norwich with its retail therapy and medieval majesty is just 20 miles.