Places to Visit
The surrounding area boasts lots of lovely walks and places to visit. There are all the basic amenities you need within a short drive. Take time to explore and enjoy what the Suffolk costal area has to offer.
Iken Church
St Botolph, Iken
2 min walk
A stone's throw from The Old Stables, St Botolph's Church is better known as Iken Church. This beautiful, tiny thatched Church was first established as a monastery in 654 A.D. This hidden gem is well worth a visit
Snape Maltings
Shops, Food, Music
2 ½ Miles
Take a walk down the estuary (about 30 minutes) to Snape Maltings, It's a great place to shop, eat and drink or take in some art or music. It has lots of local shops, a café, a world famous music hall which host great concerts. The Plough and Sail Pub is the perfect place to stop for a Gin and Tonic and serves quality, seasonal food, using local produce.
Orford
Suffolk Costal Community
4 ½ Miles
Orford is a lovely little town situated on the bank of the River Ore. Why not visit Orford Castle and then go buy lunch from one of the famous local food shops. Pump Street bakery and Pinney's fish shop are definitely a must for the foodies out there.
Aldeburgh
Suffolk Seaside Town
8 Miles
Aldeburgh is a wonderful seaside town situated that has links to Benjamin Britten. Famous for its promenade lined with pastel-coloured villas and pebble beach with 'The Scallop' sculpture, it's great for a browse through the local shops or just a stroll.
Woodbridge
Vibrant Market Town
10 Miles
A vibrant market town on the River Deban, Woodbridge has all your shopping needs. It not only has local gift, crafts and art shops, it also has clothes shops, beauticians, Boots and a supermarket.
Sutton Hoo
Anglo-Saxon royal burial site
10 Miles
Sutton Hoo is a Anglo-Saxon royal burial site and definitely well worth a visit when visiting The Old Stables. Great for day out especially for those interested in archaeology.
Friday Street
Farm Shop
13 Miles
Friday Street Farm Shop is a great place to start if you're looking for locally grown and sourced food to cook back at The Old Stables self catering kitchen. Maybe visit the butcher and get something to put on the BBQ, or stop in at Maximus for some sustainably caught fish.
Nature
Walks, cycling and wildlife
There are many local footpaths to explore. Great for seeing wildlife, especially bird watching due to the tidal estuary. This means that the area is a haven for ground nesting and migratory birds.
Nearest
General Amenities
Garage
Friends Garage, Orford 4 ½ Miles Miles
Church Garage, Snape 3 ½ Miles Miles
Pubs
The Plough and Sail, Snape Maltings
The Golden Key, Snape Crossroads
The Jolly Sailor, Orford
Post Office and Shops
Snape Shop 3 Miles
Orford Supply Stores 4 ½ Miles Miles
Supermarkets
Tesco, Saxmundham 7 miles
Waitrose, Saxmundham 7 miles
Co-op, Aldeburgh 7 1/2 miles
Farm shops
The Anchorage Kiosk, opposite Iken Church
Friday Street Farm Shop, 13 miles
Hospital and Doctors
Ipswich Hospital
Orford Surgery