Iken cottages

Holiday homes in Iken

It's time to book your Suffolk holiday. Choose one of our self-catering holiday cottages in Iken, Suffolk, for a memorable break in one of the most beautiful parts of the East of England. Located on the banks of the meandering River Alde, the idyllic village of Iken is surrounded by a network of beautiful walking and cycle trails. Venture off to Iken's picnic spot, known locally as Iken Cliffs; it offers a peaceful recreational area. Resembling a sweeping sandy bay, Iken Cliffs offer some breathtaking views of the river meandering in and out of a series of islands, reed beds, mudflats teeming with birds and the ancient church of St Botolph’s. Our Iken cottages are also perfectly located for visiting Snape Maltings – home to a world-class concert hall and the Aldeburgh Festival of Music and Arts. Easily reached on foot via a tranquil walking trail, Snape Maltings hosts a number of excellent live events throughout the year. Snape Maltings is also located near lots of nice places to eat and drink.

During the warmer months, visitors to this area of the River Alde can find a range of water sports on offer including sailing, canoeing and fishing. Other outdoor activities such as horse riding, golf and tennis are also available nearby. If you love exploring the great outdoors, don’t forget to visit the neighbouring forest of Tunstall. This peaceful woodland and countryside consists of coniferous plantations and heathland areas and links up with Blaxhall Common. Both Tunstall Forest and Blaxhall Common are havens for many species of wildlife including ground-nesting birds such as nightjars and woodlarks. If you’re into cycling, don’t forget to bring your bikes as Tunstall Forest has a 10-mile red-graded single-track mountain bike trail.

If you’d like to find out more about our self-catering Iken accommodation, browse our collection here. We have a great selection of holiday homes in the Iken area. We look forward to welcoming you to Suffolk on your holidays soon!