Babergh
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Babergh is a district in south Suffolk covering an area of countryside and villages between Colchester and Ipswich. The landscape is largely rural, with the Dedham Vale running through the western part of the district. The area has connections to English landscape painting and medieval heritage.
Where to stay in Babergh
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The district has a substantial range of self-catering cottages. The Tryst in Sudbury is a Grade I listed 15th-century property. Lavenham Red Brick Cottage is a terraced cottage in the medieval village of Lavenham, whilst Constable Cottage is a two-bedroom property situated in Dedham Vale. Other options include Holt Coach House, a converted 19th-century coach house, and properties near Hadleigh and within the Dedham Vale.
The Marquis
Upper Street, Ipswich
The Angel Inn
Polestead Street, Stoke-by-Nayland
Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf and Spa
Keepers Lane, Leavenheath
The Crown
Park Street, Stoke-by-Nayland
Stoke by Nayland B&B Poplars Farmhouse
Poplars Farm Lane, Stoke-by-Nayland
The Martins B&B
The Martins, Ipswich
The Peacock Inn
37 The Street, Ipswich
Newmans Hall Bed & Breakfast
Newmans Hall Farm, Great Waldingfield
Things to Do in Babergh
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Attractions Near Babergh
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2 mi
Glass and Craft
Hadleigh · ⭐ 4.8
Hollow Trees
Ipswich · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Blue Owl
Great Horkesley · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Farmer John’s Maize Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Ipswich · ⭐ 4.6
Hilly Ridge Alpacas
Ipswich · ⭐ 5.0
7 mi
Flatford - National Trust
Colchester · ⭐ 4.7
7 mi
Kingfisher Leisure Centre Sudbury
Sudbury · ⭐ 4.0
7 mi
Hollywood Bowl Colchester
Colchester · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Babergh
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Polstead Country Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £35/night
Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
⭐ 4.6 · from £36/night
Little Ropers Camping
⭐ 4.9
The Reed Bed
from £255/night
Willowmere Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Tomcat Farm
⭐ 4.9 · from £16/night
Wheathill Campsite
⭐ 4.9 · from £30/night
Henny Riverside Camping
⭐ 4.5 · from £80/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Babergh(45)
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Bear Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
Constable Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 2
Holt Coach House
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Tryst
3 bed · sleeps 5
White Hart Cottages
2 cottages
Admiralty Lodge
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £831
Blackwell Barn
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £433
Box Valley Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4
Common questions about Babergh
How many holiday cottages are there in Babergh?
We list 45 self-catering cottages in and around Babergh.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in Babergh?
Yes — 32 of the 45 Babergh cottages we list allow pets.
Are there large holiday cottages in Babergh for groups?
Yes — the largest cottage we list in Babergh sleeps 10.
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