Chimneys B&B

The smell of proper breakfast drifts up the stairs before you've even opened your eyes — the kind of start that sets up a day exploring the Suffolk coast or wandering Ipswich's historic waterfront.

Chimneys offers both traditional B&B rooms and a camping pod if you fancy something a bit different, making it a good shout for couples or small groups who want a roof overhead but still that hint of outdoorsy adventure. It's open all year, so works just as well for a winter base as a summer stopover. Dog owners should ask ahead to see what's possible.

The setup is straightforward and friendly — you're looked after but left to your own plans. Check about campfires when you arrive if you're in the pod and hoping for an evening by the flames. It's the sort of place where you get a warm welcome, a decent night's sleep, and head out the door feeling properly fed and ready for whatever Suffolk's got in store.