Suffolk Steel House and Glamping

Keen to be out in the fresh air? There are several footpaths from the pitches leading to views of Tattingstone village and Alton Water, while leisure facilities at Alton Water Sports Centre (15 minutes’ drive) include windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding for more adventurous types. You could also hop on your vintage bike to cycle through Tattingstone and on to the cute village of East Bergholt (half an hour by bike), the birthplace of landscape artist John Constable in 1776. From there it’s an easy step to Flatford Mill (40 minutes), where he painted his famous ‘The Haywain’, and a choice of cycling paths and walking routes running alongside the River Stour. For a day of old-world seaside fun, visit Felixstowe (25 minutes) for its sand and shingle beaches and a fish-and-chip feast on the pier. Standing on the River Deben, waterfront Woodbridge (20 minutes) has Georgian architecture and lots of cosy pubs, while ancient, half-timbered Lavenham rewards a visit for its indie shops.