Frannie’s guidebook
Metfield
Metfield is a friendly village set on the edge of the Waveney Valley surrounded by rolling fields. It has a well stocked shop selling local produce , beers and wine. The newly opened Jungle cafe serves delicious breakfasts, lunches and afternoon tea and sells a wide range of indoor plants .
The first Saturday of the month there is a community cafe plus local stalls in the village hall.
Lots of footpaths that loop around and through the village of various lengths. Winks Meadow belongs to The Suffolk Wildlife Trust and is a carpet of orchids in the early summer.
Metfield
Metfield is a friendly village set on the edge of the Waveney Valley surrounded by rolling fields. It has a well stocked shop selling local produce , beers and wine. The newly opened Jungle cafe serves delicious breakfasts, lunches and afternoon tea and sells a wide range of indoor plants .
The first Saturday of the month there is a community cafe plus local stalls in the village hall.
Lots of footpaths that loop around and through the village of various lengths. Winks Meadow belongs to The Suffolk Wildlife Trust and is a carpet of orchids in the early summer.
Our nearest market towns
Harleston is the nearest market town 5 miles away just over the Norfolk border.
It has a bank, petrol station and Co op supermarket and many independent shops: grocers, butchers, bakery, shoe shop, gift shops and cafes. Early closing Thursday
Halesworth on the way to the coast has good car parking and a pedestrian thoroughfare with excellent independent shops. Thursday is early closing. Yes this still happens in Suffolk!
The Co op supermarket and petrol station are on the ring road.
other market towns within easy reach of Metfield are Framlingham, Bungay and Beccles. Beccles has several large supermarkets Lidl, Tesco and Morrisons. Beccles and Bungay early closing Weds for small shops.
our nearest Waitrose is at Saxmundham.
speciality food shops nearby.
Emmetts of Peasenhall
Emmerdale farm shop off the A12. Take the Westleston road from Yoxford.
The Earsham deli. Bungay
The front room, Bungay, vegetarian food.
Focus Organic, Halesworth
The Black dog Deli, Halesworth
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Harleston
Harleston is the nearest market town 5 miles away just over the Norfolk border.
It has a bank, petrol station and Co op supermarket and many independent shops: grocers, butchers, bakery, shoe shop, gift shops and cafes. Early closing Thursday
Halesworth on the way to the coast has good car parking and a pedestrian thoroughfare with excellent independent shops. Thursday is early closing. Yes this still happens in Suffolk!
The Co op supermarket and petrol station are on the ring road.
other market towns within easy reach of Metfield are Framlingham, Bungay and Beccles. Beccles has several large supermarkets Lidl, Tesco and Morrisons. Beccles and Bungay early closing Weds for small shops.
our nearest Waitrose is at Saxmundham.
speciality food shops nearby.
Emmetts of Peasenhall
Emmerdale farm shop off the A12. Take the Westleston road from Yoxford.
The Earsham deli. Bungay
The front room, Bungay, vegetarian food.
Focus Organic, Halesworth
The Black dog Deli, Halesworth
The iconic pier at Southwold. interesting mechanical work by the local engineer/sculptor Tin Hunkin...the under the pier show and waterclock.
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Southwold Pier
North ParadeThe iconic pier at Southwold. interesting mechanical work by the local engineer/sculptor Tin Hunkin...the under the pier show and waterclock.
Really friendly place to enjoy lunch either inside or under cover outside. Good vegetarian choices.
SOUL Cafe
Really friendly place to enjoy lunch either inside or under cover outside. Good vegetarian choices.
Recommended places to eat out. Always check before you go as booking is essential at busy times.
For a special lunch or evening meal. A favourite place with many of our guests.
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Fox and Goose Fressingfield
Church StreetFor a special lunch or evening meal. A favourite place with many of our guests.
Good local beers and good food in a wonderful atmospheric old pub.
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The Kings Head (The Low House)
Gorams Mill LaneGood local beers and good food in a wonderful atmospheric old pub.
The Rumburgh Buck
Mill RoadA very friendly pub serving good food .dogs welcome.
Huntingfield Arms
The StreetGood homemade food. Quiz night Tuesday.
Earsham Street in Bungay has a range of interesting independent cafes . The front room shown above. The Earshamstreet cafe and La Belle in the Buttercross.
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Earsham Street Cafe
11-13 Earsham StEarsham Street in Bungay has a range of interesting independent cafes . The front room shown above. The Earshamstreet cafe and La Belle in the Buttercross.
If you love fresh and smoked fish put this on your list of to do in Suffolk. it is quite a car drive but combine it with a day out in Orford and you wont be disappointed. The restaurant hasnt really changed since the 1960s except for the paintwork and waiters! our favourite simple place to eat in Suffolk!
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Butley Orford Oysterage
Market HillIf you love fresh and smoked fish put this on your list of to do in Suffolk. it is quite a car drive but combine it with a day out in Orford and you wont be disappointed. The restaurant hasnt really changed since the 1960s except for the paintwork and waiters! our favourite simple place to eat in Suffolk!
Le ROC of Southwold
Food Scene
excellent artisan breads and cakes . combine with a day out on the coast.
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Two Magpies Bakery Darsham
London Roadexcellent artisan breads and cakes . combine with a day out on the coast.
The Little Fish and Chip Shop
2 East StThis rivals Aldeburgh famous fish and chips.
great for kids and very good lunches. excellent service.
lovely walk to southwold harbour. free parking.
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Southwold Maize Maze
Halesworth Roadgreat for kids and very good lunches. excellent service.
lovely walk to southwold harbour. free parking.
Sightseeing
The iconic pier with waterclock and under the pier show by Tim Hunkin.
gift shop and icecreams.
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Southwold Pier
North ParadeThe iconic pier with waterclock and under the pier show by Tim Hunkin.
gift shop and icecreams.
You can spend a day walking from here to either Southwold by foot or ferry or towards Dunwich. Or spend a quiet time crabbing off one of the bridges. All ages love this.
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Walberswick
You can spend a day walking from here to either Southwold by foot or ferry or towards Dunwich. Or spend a quiet time crabbing off one of the bridges. All ages love this.
National Trust - Dunwich Heath ne Beach
Minsmere Road