The Five Bells Inn

Set aside a day or two of your Five Bells Inn getaway for mooching around Southwold, one of the jewels in the Suffolk Heritage Coast crown. A 10-minute drive from the site, it’s a must-visit for its scenic pier, lighthouse and the beach huts that are waiting to make their appearance on your ‘Gram. Southwold isn’t the only coastal town within half an hour worth a visit: a trip to Lowestoft comes highly recommended for its famous lighthouse, its museum of treasures and Ness Point, the most easterly point in England (and home to Gulliver – just ask a local), and the fairytale fantasy village of Thorpeness, with its Peter Pan boating lake and House in the Clouds, should prove to be a draw for the kids. There’s plenty else to keep the kids entertained too: Africa Alive! walking safari zoo is five minutes from Five Bells, little petrol heads will have their need for speed fulfilled at Ellough Park Kart Circuit, 10 minutes away, and Pleasurewood Hills theme park should get the adrenaline pumping after a 20-minute drive. Craving adult adventures? Head to UK Parachuting for some daredevilry or time your stay just right to coincide with Latitude Festival, both 10 minutes from Five Bells.