Planning your Suffolk break with The Bucket List

Planning your Suffolk break with our Bucket List

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Planning a break in Suffolk should be effortless; that’s why we created The Bucket List. This free service provides curated itineraries, so you can unwind without the stress of planning.

For years, we have gathered the best ideas to make your Woodfarm stay unforgettable. Now, we have streamlined everything into easy-to-follow plans: because you deserve the best experience.

We have extensive guides covering Suffolk (and Tuscany), but The Bucket List packages everything into perfectly crafted day-out itineraries. Each plan highlights the best of Suffolk, bringing together must-visit places. We know the area inside and out; now you can explore without the hassle of research.

Great pubs, scenic dog walks, outstanding food and drink, charming tea rooms, historic houses, and dog-friendly beaches: The Bucket List offers something for everyone.

Stay for longer
3 night breaks are excellent value, and many guests tell us they wish they had stayed longer. We always recommend extending your stay to fully enjoy the area. A relaxed Sunday evening at your Barn or Barge lets you make the most of your getaway.

Every month, we introduce a new three-night itinerary, removing the need for planning. Research shows many people value holidays more than a pay rise; if you’re too busy or just don’t want to plan, we’ve done the work for you.

While we offer two-night weekends, longer stays provide better value. If you’re visiting for a four-night midweek break, you can mix and match itineraries or take a day to relax at your accommodation.

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Bucket List #1

DAY ONE: Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness

DAY TWO: Suffolk Food Hall, Pin Mill

DAY THREE: Lavenham & Long Melford

Bucket List #2

DAY ONE: Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, and The Unruly Pig

DAY TWO: Dedham Vale and Flatford Mill

DAY THREE: Eye, Thornham Walks, and Helmingham Hall Gardens

Bucket List #3

DAY ONE: Framlingham, Helmingham, and Easton

DAY TWO: Felixstowe and Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve

DAY THREE: Orford and Rendlesham Forest

Bucket List #4

Day One: Southwold, Walberswick & Dunwich Heath

Day Two: Bury St Edmunds & Ickworth House

Day Three: Ipswich – Arts, Boats & Riverside Wanders

Bucket List #5

Day 1: Kersey, Hollow Trees Farm & Corn Craft Gift Shop

Day 2: Beccles, Bungay & Halesworth

Day 3: Nacton Foreshore Walk, The Ship Inn & Jimmy’s Farm

Bucket List #6

Day 1: Clare, Cavendish & Clare Castle Country Park

Day 2: Westleton, Minsmere RSPB Reserve & The Eel’s Foot Inn

Day 3: Hadleigh, Raydon Wood & Bildeston

Bucket List #7

Day 1: Waldringfield, Martlesham, and Newbourne 

Day 2: Orford and Butley

Day 3: Woodbridge Tide Mill, The Alde-Ore Estuary, Frithy and Chadacre Woods

Bucket List #8

Day 1 – Heritage & Animals: Easton + Valley Exploration

Day 2 – West Suffolk: History, Nature & a Hint of Curiosity

Day 3 – Coastal Curiosities & Offbeat Heritage

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Reasons to Stay at Woodfarm, Suffolk

We happen to think what we have on offer is pretty bloomin' good. However, we thought you might like a bunch of reasons to stay, other than we think you should!

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Dogs stay FREE

Genuine, welcoming Dog-Friendly ethos, making you all feel at home, and they won’t cost you a penny.

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Free Doggy treats

Dog bowls, treats, showers, towels and more. Your furry family are safe, secure & happy in our fully enclosed gardens.

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Over 1,000 5 star reviews

Peace of mind from our 1,200 + Five Star Tripadvisor, Facebook & Google Reviews. Over 30% of our guests come back!

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Brilliant beaches

We know that guests want the best location and surroundings. Suffolk has an incredible Heritage Coast, all in easy reach of us.

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Dog exercise meadow

Pawesome, fully-enclosed two acre Pooch Paddock at the Barns for your Dogs to go bonkers and make new friends in. Happy hounds!

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Multi-awards

Rest assured choosing Woodfarm: Visit England Gold Awards for all our properties, as well as their ROSE Award for Service Excellence.

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Private Hot Tubs

Private Hot tubs with seven of our eight Barns and Cottages. The ultimate in relaxation and reconnection: just because you're worth it.

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Stunning Countryside

Unwind and connect with nature in our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yes, plural. Suffolk Coast & Heaths, and Dedham Vale.

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River Walks

Stunning river walks directly from your gangplank on either Barge! Wildlife and breathtaking scenery in abundance.

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