Lavenham cottages

Holiday homes in Lavenham

Lavenham sits in the heart of the Suffolk countryside and has the wonderful feel of a quintessentially British village. With its attractive mix of medieval cottages, timber houses and narrow streets, Lavenham was once among England’s wealthiest towns. This large Suffolk village is now home to an assortment of cafes, restaurants, pubs, boutique shops and a vineyard, not to mention a host of beautiful holiday cottages.

Foodies will enjoy picking up some delicious local produce at Lavenham Farmers’ Market which has been voted the best in Suffolk. Hosted on the fourth Sunday of every month, you’ll find everything, from refreshing cordials to local baked goods. When you don’t feel like cooking yourself at your Lavenham holiday cottage, try out one of the village’s tempting eateries, from traditional tearooms based in medieval houses to beautiful fine dining restaurants.

Work up an appetite with a walk from Lavenham to Long Melford along the old railway line (4.5 miles). It’s perfect for a dog walk if you’ve brought along your canine pal for a stay in one of our dog-friendly holiday cottages in Lavenham. Other notable trails include the Lavenham Walk and the circular route to Preston St. Mary.

As for local events, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Including music nights, art exhibitions and fetes, it’s a village brimming with activities and community spirit. After music and frivolity, head back to one of our self-catering cottages in Lavenham and tumble into bed for a restful night’s sleep. Our selection of Lavenham cottages ranges from small romantic boltholes to larger family homes, with lots of our properties welcoming four-legged friends too. Browse our Lavenham holiday cottages and find your perfect match for a memorable break in Suffolk.