Holiday Cottages in Suffolk
Rishangles Old Church, Rishangles
This has to be one of the most amazing holiday cottages in Suffolk! I'm trying to convince 8 friends to come on holiday with us, so we can check out this wonderful old church!
Imaginatively converted by a well-known Suffolk furniture maker, the church boasts a galleried library, mullioned and stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings and even a grand piano!
The dining room reminds me of a monasterial refectory and the views over the surrounding countryside from the bell tower are said to be spectacular.
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Facilities
Holiday cottages in Suffolk come very well equipped and Rishangles Old Church is certainly special. Electricity, full oil central heating and bed linen are included in the rental, as is the initial fuel for the woodburners. Additional fuel is available locally.
Rishangles Old Church has ample parking and a secure cycle store. There's a large garden with a swing, badminton net, croquet and boules. You can make use of the gas BBQ for dinners outside, or simply sit on the patio and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Inside, the church is fully equipped for entertainment with Sky TV, DVD, video, radio/cassette/CD and a grand piano. A cot and highchair are available, as are a microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, freezer and even broadband wireless internet.
Rishangles Old Church is a non-smoking property.
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History on your Doorstep
Suffolk is a tranquil county and a treasure trove of history to boot. Many treasures have been lost to the sea - a whole Roman town amongst them - but equally much remains and is worth exploring. Here are a few attractions that should make it onto your must-see list when you're staying in one of the many wonderful holiday cottages in Suffolk.
Sutton Hoo
One of England's greatest Anglo-Saxon treasures can be found on the edge of the busy little town of Woodbridge: a complete boat burial, believed to be that of the East Anglian King Raedwald. The boat, of course, did not survive, but the many everyday items and the famous golden helmet make this an Anglo-Saxon treasure you simply have to go and admire.
Framlingham Castle
Following the Battle of Hastings and his coronation, William the Conqueror richly rewarded the men who had supported his bid for the English throne. Roger Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, acquired most of East Anglia. Framlingham Castle, still dominating the skyline of this friendly little market town, was one of the strongholds he built to secure the lands he was given.
Orford Castle
King Henry II was no stranger to rebellious barons, so he built this beautiful triangular keep with its view over Orford harbour and Orford Ness to keep the Earl of Norfolk and his descendents in check.
Lavenham
Visiting Lavenham is like taking a trip into the past. Back to a time when Lavenham cloth was sought after in England and Europe alike, back to a time when wool merchants, fullers, dyers, spinners, weavers and cloth merchants vied for space in this town, when streets and streets of timber-framed houses were built to show off the citizens' wealth.
Days Out and Things to Do
Holiday cottages in Suffolk make a great base for exploring and if you stay at Rishangles Old Church, you can start right on your doorstep. Rishangles is a quiet rural hamlet close to the villages of Debenham and Eye, which are a paradise for antique hunters.
Densely inhabited during the Norman and Saxon times, this area is scattered with relics of this bygone era. Eye itself houses the ruins of a Norman castle, while its fine Grade II listed church is of particular historical and architectural interest.
Visit also the abbey ruins at Bury St Edmunds and Thetford, and the fascinating reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon farming settlement in West Stow.
Walk the Peddars and Angles Way, or pop over to the coast to explore Walberswick, Dunwich and Aldeburgh, taking in many nature reserves en route.
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