GROVE FARM & HAWTHORN LODGE — The Local Area
Grove Farm and Hawthorn Lodge are situated 5 miles from the attractive Suffolk market town of Halesworth with its large Co-op supermarket and good selection of shops. Local attractions include the lovely seaside town of Southwold with its sand and pebble beach, famous pier with old-fashioned games and the colourful beach huts.
Walberswick is a ten minute drive from Grove Farm and 5 minute from Hawthorn Lodge, the beach is a short walk across rabbit mown grass and sand dunes. Have fun catching crabs on the bridge by the car park (a piece of string with a weight and a piece of bacon tied to it is all you need). Dunwich is also close, with its pebble beach and the beach-side fish and chip shop is well worth a visit in the summer. A short drive south, you’ll find Dunwich Heath and the stunning Minsmere RSPB bird reserve.
General Area
For more information on where to go and what to do in the local area around Grove Farm have a look at the following sites:
East Anglia
North East Suffolk
Local specific
Local Village
Discover Local Restaurants
The Westleton Crown
Near Southwold, all of the benefits of a genuine local can be found in the bar where the welcome is warm, the atmosphere relaxed, and plenty of local ales are consumed. Alternatively you can enjoy our sophisticated, imaginative menu and extensive wine list served in our elegant dining room, cosy parlour or stylish conservatory.”
View The Westleton Crown website
The Ship
In Dunwich, once a haunt of smugglers, ‘The Ship Inn’ is a great place to eat, drink, relax and get away from it all.
The Star Inn
Set in the beautiful rolling Suffolk countryside, The Star Inn is a cosy village pub, located four miles from the sea and the lost village of Dunwich it is also close to the historic church of Blythburgh.
Food & Drink
Giggler Cider
Giggler cider is grown pressed and bottled at Grove Farm by owner Tim Chapman. Why not order a case which will be chilled ready for your arrival.
Email us for more information / Visit the Giggler Cider website
The Bell Inn
In Walberswick, recommended by Which? Best Pub Guide 2004, The Good Pub Guide 2004 and Les Routiers Hotel & Restaurant Guide 2004. The 600 year old Bell Inn is situated near to the village green and a stone’s throw from the beach. It’s peace and tranquility have always been popular with visitors to this part of Suffolk
K W Clarke, Bramfield Butchers
K. W. Clarke butchers, a traditional family business located in the delightful village of Bramfield, is justly famous for the high quality, locally produced range of meats served in the shop located on the edge of the village.
Lawson’s Delicatessen
In Aldeburgh, Lawson’s Delicatessen is an award winning delicatessen in Aldeburgh on the Suffolk. Tel: 01728 454052.
Caterers
Emma Crowhurst
Emma is an experienced chef and has previously taught at Leith’s School of Food and Wine in London. She hosts cookery courses throughout the region as well as having her own private catering company in Suffolk.
Visit the Emma Crowhurst website
Arabella Reeve
High quality outside caterers with a wealth of experience in catering for all types of occasions including weddings, birthdays, large dinner parties, cocktail parties & corporate events.
Visit the Arabella Reeve website
Other useful sites and stores:
Country Cuisine [Saxmundham]
Waitrose [ Saxmundham ]
Richardson’s Smokehouse [ Orford ]
Pinney’s Of Orford [ Orford ]
Emmerdale Farm Shop [ Darsham ]
Sole Bay Fish Company [ Southwold ]
Co -operative Food [ Halesworth ]
Tesco [ Beccles ]
Discover Local Activities
Boat Trips
In Southwold, the new experience from Sail Southwold…From short, high speed, fun trips around Sole bay to longer full days trips perhaps as far as Scroby Sands to see the seals.
Visit the Coastal Voyager website
Shooting
In Saxmundham, built and designed by 3 times World Champion clay shooter, John Bidwell, this family run business combines world class shooting facilities with a 9 hole golf course, fishing lakes stocked with specimen coarse fish, archery and air-rifle shooting
Go Karting
A purpose built 1100m outdoor floodlit kart circuit, the track is widely regarded as one of the best in the country and reputation in terms of layout, staff and facilities is second to none. The circuit offers a rewarding layout for beginners and experienced karters alike.
Visit the Ellough Park Raceway website
Zoo
3 miles south of Lowestoft. Voted Top Suffolk Family Attraction by the Good Britain Guide. See rhinos, zebras, ostriches, giraffes and antelope wandering freely together, just as they would in the wild!
Golf
Bramfield Road, situated on the outskirts of Halesworth in approximately 174 acres of undulating hills in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. You will be assured of a great day out at Halesworth Golf Club
View the Halesworth Golf Club website
Aldeburgh, designed by James Braid and built in 1922. It is a coastal heathland course offering a tough challenge to all levels of player. The course winds through Silverbirch, pine trees, gorse and heather. One of the Top 100 Courses in the British Isles.
Visit the Thorpeness Golf Course website
Woodbridge, voted in the top 40 ‘winter golf courses in Great Britain’ by ‘Todays Golfer’ magazine and Now home to The PGA Euro pro Tour (October 2003 & 2004). All golfers are welcome to enjoy the challenge of our 18 hole, par 71 (s.s 71) course which has been designed to professional standards.
Visit the Ufford Park Golf Course website
Fishing
In Beccles, open all year round. Six well-stocked fishponds with good mixed course fish.
Visit the Field Farm Fisheries website
Horse Riding
The center provides a safe, welcoming space for children and families to learn about horses and equestrianism. In addition to learning, the center offers riding lessons as well as escorted hacks.
Spa
In Ipswich, however you choose to relax, Clarice House is the perfect retreat. Our classic country houses in parkland settings offer a unique ambience, worlds apart from everyday concerns. They each have an exclusive Health and Fitness Club, Health, Beauty and Hair Salons and Day Spa facilities.
Visit the Clarice House website
In Woodbridge, they recently introduced a state-of-the-art Thermal Suite. This comprises of a series of luxurious heating and cooling experiences, which when taken in conjunction with beauty treatments with a team of qualified therapists, means that they are regarded as one of the finest Spa’s in East Anglia.
Visit the Ufford Park Spa website
Pamper Party organiser and a mobile beauty business providing a variety of packages and services delivered directly to your door.
Visit the Perfect Pamper website
Hot Tubs
Hot tub hire by the day or week.
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