Suffolk named among best places for holiday in the UK

The county has been included in a list of the best off-peak holiday destinations by travel experts at Holiday Cottages.

Where the coast meets countryside, Suffolk has so many things to offer not only those visiting but those living here as well. 

Southwold Pier in Suffolk (Image: Newsquest)

There's plenty of things to do in the county whether that be try out one of the many award-winning restaurants, take in the lovely scenery or even visit one of the many historical attractions such as Sutton Hoo. 

The countryside in Suffolk consists of fields for agriculture, meadowland, ancient woodland and forests. 

With such a varied landscape there are many different places to explore - such as nature reserves, heathland and hidden gems. 

The Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds (Image: Newsquest)

Some of them are even located within busy town centres. For example, the Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds is well worth a visit. 

The landscape is also award-winning with Dedham Vale, on the Suffolk-Essex border, recently named among underrated beauty spots in the UK. 

Stretching for 50 miles, the Suffolk coast attracts thousands of visitors every year but locals enjoy it just as much. 

With many small coastal towns and villages to visit, it's no surprise the coast is considered to be an outstanding beauty.