Local Area Information
Welcome to Fressingfield
Our quaint little village just 3 miles from the Norfolk/Suffolk border! Known for its picturesque views, countryside walks and of course the famous Fox and Goose restaurant (5-minute walk away) located in the villages original Guildhall.
Walking / Cycling
We have some beautiful local walks and cycling routes, right from your doorstep. You will find a customised little map of the local walks in the holiday cottages, alternatively, we recommend using the Discovery Suffolk App and the National Trust website
Walking, Cycling and Riding in Suffolk - Discover Suffolk
Suffolk | East Anglia | National Trust
If you're looking for a lovely local walk from your doorstep with a coffee at the end, we recommend The Good The Bad The Hungry, Wingfield (also has an enclosed dog field, pre-booking required)
Fressingfield Dog Run (enclosed field hire) https://www.fressingfielddogrun.co.uk/
The Good, The Bad, The Hungry (café/restaurant and enclosed field hire) - https://www.goodbhcafe.co.uk/
Fishing
If you enjoy a peaceful, relaxing day at the fishing lakes, Harleston Angling club (Weybread Pits) are our local fishing lakes for you to enjoy (daily membership available)
Home (harlestonanglingclub.co.uk)
Local Area
Our local town of Harleston (4 miles) has wonderful cosy tearooms, traditional bakers, butchers and delicatessens serving delicious Norfolk foods, you’re sure to find plenty on the menu when visiting this traditional market town.
Framlingham (11 miles) is a small market town, with a magnificent twelfth century castle belonging to the Earls and Dukes of Norfolk through the centuries, the castle itself is surrounded by parkland and estates and is famously known within the song 'castle on the hill' released in 2017 by multi-award winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran (local resident). Framlingham is the perfect town for a stroll, shop and glimpse of history. Market Hill is the Town’s centre and still hosts markets on Saturday and Tuesday offering great local produce together with trinkets and collectibles. There are excellent shops too, for gifts, food, fashions and antiques and mouth-watering selection of cafés, tea shops, pubs and restaurants.
Southwold (20 miles) is a charming north Suffolk seaside town, and is a wonderful destination at any time of the year, it is also incredibly dog friendly. It's wonderful attractions such as the working lighthouse, beach huts, model yacht pond, award-winning pier, busy harbour and of course the beaches are topped off with delicious cafes, restaurants, bars, fashion, bakery's and more.
Beccles is a small market town, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border - on the Norfolk broads, with lots of independent shops, deli and restaurants. Make the most of the sun and hire a boat on the broads from Beccles (dog friendly). Dayboat hire in Beccles — Hippersons Boatyard
Local Places to Eat
(DF = Dog Friendly)
We strongly recommend booking to avoid disappointment
Pub/Restaurant
DF. Hoxne Swan - The Swan Inn Of Hoxne - Home
DF. Sole bay Inn - https://www.solebayinn.co.uk/
DF. Cherry Tree Inn - http://www.thecherrytreepub.co.uk/
Sibton White Horse -Village Pub with Good Food and Rooms - The Sibton White Horse Inn
DF. Station Pub - The Station Hotel (thestationframlingham.com)
DF. Dennington Queen - The Dennington Queen Pub | Suffolk
DF. JD Youngs Pub - JD Young
Restaurants
DF. Fox and Goose -
DF. The Crown Hotel - https://www.crownframlingham.co.uk/
DF. Crown Inn - The Crown Inn, Pulham – Pub and Restaurant (thecrowninnpulham.co.uk)
JD Youngs Harleston - JD Young
Watson and Walpole Italian Restaurant - Framlingham
Momiji Japanese Resturant- Home – Momiji Japanese Restaurant
Taste of Raj Indian - Harleston
Take-away
Due to our rural location, we are unable to get takeaways delivered. You can pick up a takeaway meals from Harleston. Who have a Chinese, Indian, Fish and Chips and Japanese.
Beach Walks - Dog Friendly
Southwold (restrictions 1st April-30th September- 20 miles), Dunwich (19 miles), Walberswick (18 miles) and Aldeburgh (23 miles)