Moat Cottage

A delightful holiday home for families and groups of friends to explore the historic village of Orford and the surrounding area. Close to the centre of Orford (0.1 miles), it’s within easy reach of the village cafe, shops, restaurants, pubs and castle. The village was once an important port with a thriving quay, several churches and a castle. Today, it’s renowned as one of the prettiest coastal villages in East Anglia. With a relaxed pace of life, it’s the perfect location to rest and recuperate. You can explore several fine walks and quiet cycle rides from the cottage, and with Orford Ness (National Trust - 0.5 miles) and Havergate Island (RSPB - 1.5 miles) close by, it’s easy to find something interesting to do. Sailing and yachting are possible on the estuary, and the village scenery is much-admired by contemporary artists and photographers.

The cottage comprises two traditional Suffolk buildings, from which you can immerse yourself in the historic village of Orford. The main three bedrooms and shared living spaces are located in the cottage itself, with its driftwood and exposed brick features. On the ground floor, the characterful dining room retains the original brick floor, and the decorative fireplace contains an electric log-effect fire. The large dining table offers a combination of bench seating and chairs to comfortably seat up to eight people. In the lounge, light floods in through the large windows, and the comfortable sofas make this the perfect place to relax with family or friends. The bathroom is on the ground floor. Cottage-style stairs lead to the first floor, where you’ll find a double bedroom with an en-suite cloakroom, a bedroom with cabin bunk beds, and a twin bedroom.

Outside, the property benefits from an enclosed patio garden with garden furniture. The outdoor space provides access to the street through the gate, access to the main accommodation and access to The Old Bakery, a self-contained accommodation unit with a king-size bedroom and an en-suite shower room.