This lodge is set on a lovely wooded, quiet site on a cliff top overlooking the sea and close to amenities.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Electric Fire, Patio Doors Leading To Terrace
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Gas Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Calor Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Grounds with, sitting out area, terrace and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.
Escape to Stunning Cliff Top a charming two bedroom lodge in the peaceful coastal village of Corton, located just a short distance from Lowestoft. Nestled within a tranquil wooded surroundings, this modern and well-equipped lodge offers the ideal setting for a relaxing getaway, whether you’re seeking a romantic retreat, a family holiday, or a break with friends.. The lodge features an open-plan living area with contemporary furnishings, designed for both comfort and style. The spacious lounge area is perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration, with comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The well-equipped kitchen comes with all the amenities you’ll need, including a full-size oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher – ideal for preparing meals in the comfort of your own space. Enjoy dining at the breakfast bar or the cozy dining area, where you can gather for meals or play games with loved ones. There are two double bedrooms one with ensuite and a separate shower room. Step outside to your own private decking area with sea views where you can enjoy the fresh sea breeze and the sounds of nature. The decking is ideal for morning coffees, evening drinks, or alfresco dining with your loved ones. Corton is a beautiful coastal village with scenic beaches, perfect for long walks, picnics, or simply relaxing by the sea. Lowestoft, just a short drive away, offers a wide range of attractions including award-winning beaches, family-friendly parks, museums, and shops. For nature lovers, the area is surrounded by stunning landscapes, perfect for exploring on foot or by bike. Further afield is Great Yarmouth, home to Pleaurewood Hills theme park. Pop along to Kessingland, a pretty village by the sea and visit Africa Alive wildlife experience with hundreds of animals. The famous coastal town of Southwold is a short drive away here you will find an array of independent shops, restaurants, theatre, the famous pier and colourful beach huts. Have a tour of the Adnams Brewery or a bite to eat in the many restaurants and cafes. Just a little further along the coast is Aldeburgh with the famous sea shell sculpture on the beach, you must pop along to the renowned fish and chip shop, be prepared to queue as it is really popular, a stroll along the high street is a pleasant experience with quaint independent shops. Whether you want to explore the coast, visit local attractions, or simply relax, this lodge offers the perfect base for your holiday and for making memories that last a lifetime.
With large swathes of arable land, wetlands, sandy beaches, low rolling hills, and woodland, Suffolk offers a rich diversity of habitats that support a multitude of birds.
It is also home to RSPB Minsmere located on the coast, where amongst the reedbeds, lagoons, grasslands, and heathlands, you can find some of the UK’s rarest wildlife. More than 350 species of birds have been recorded here including bitterns, avocets, long-eared owls, and spoonbills. During spring and summer migration looks out for spotted redshanks, arctic terns, and ruffs, while breeding birds include nightingales, redstarts, and turtle doves. Otters, water voles, and red deer can also be spotted.
Further down the coast is another RSPB reserve, North Warren situated just north of Aldeburgh, which is much smaller and less crowded. During winter thousands of ducks, geese, and swans, arrive to use the marshes, and huge roosts of starlings gather above the reedbeds before putting on impressive displays.
Another RSPB reserve that’s well worth a visit is Wolves Wood near Ipswich, an ancient woodland that’s home to plenty of nesting birds such as dunnocks, blackcaps, and warblers. Ideal for some early morning bird watching, great-spotted woodpeckers can also be heard drumming amongst the trees and birds of prey such as kestrels can be seen overhead.
Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve, located near Lowestoft at the southern end of the Broads National Park, comprises a mix of grazing marshes, fens, peat pools, and scrubland. It’s one of the best sites in East Anglia to see grasshopper warblers as well as bearded tits, Cetti’s warblers, and marsh harriers. During winter, large numbers of wildfowl arrive. Look out for wigeon, teal, and snipe.
For more wildfowl spotting opportunities, Hen Reedbeds Nature Reserve is a relatively new site again owned by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust where herons, little grebes, and sandpipers can regularly be found. And look out for kingfishers and little egrets around the pools.
Havergate Island in the River Ore is Suffolk’s only island and only accessible by ferry. The coastal habitats of saline lagoons, salt marshes, shingle vegetation, and mudflats are home to a variety of waders including oystercatchers, dunlin, turnstones, and dunlins, while it’s also a great place to find brown hares.
Walberswick National Nature Reserve is one of the most accessible and popular wildlife sites in Suffolk with shingle beaches, reedbeds, hay meadows, and woodland. Spring is a fantastic time to visit when the skies are full of birds calling and displaying to attract mates. In summer, the heather turns the heath bright purple, while in winter the bird hide by the Blyth Estuary is a great spot for viewing pintails, goldeneyes, and black-tailed godwits.
