COCKY HEN, UBBESTON, family friendly, with pool in Laxfield

Cocky Hen near Laxfield, Suffolk sleeps two guests in one bedroom.

Amenities: Central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher. TV with sound bar, WiFi. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. A travel cot, and highchair are available on request at time of booking. Off-road parking. Courtyard with patio furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2.2 miles, pub 2.1 miles. Note: Use of the swimming pool is subject to availability.

Town: Laxfield is about half-way between the Suffolk market towns of Halesworth and Framlingham, just 40 minutes' drive from the coast at Southwold or Aldeburgh. Just off the main road, called The Street, lies the school and pre-school, the village hall and the Baptist chapel. In the centre, near the wonderful All Saints Church and the historic Guildhall are a thriving modern Co-op store and two charming pubs. Close by, Halesworth is full of character, with old buildings, a weekly market held on a Wednesday and a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. The beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coastline features unspoilt heathlands and the RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, whilst the delightful coastal towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh are all within a short drive. With the cities of Ipswich and Norwich both within touring distance, Halesworth is an ideal location from which to discover Suffolk.