Our Favourite Places
A few local recommendations to enhance your stay at Toad Hall Lodges
Grey Hound Inn
‘Greyhound named Best Local Restaurant in Central & East of England by The Good Food Guide’
A cozy Suffolk free house in Pettistree, just 30 minutes south of Toad Hall. Offers a short seasonal menu, thoughtful wine list and local cask beers. Definitely our favourite and worth the trip anytime.
The Street, Woodbridge IP13 0HR (35 mins)
01473 932168
Find out more greyhoundpettistree.co.uk
@asuffolkpub
The Gunton Arms
The Gunton Arms has its very own Venison, Seafood, mussels and Cromer Crab caught by local fishermen. The nearest beach is only 4 miles away.
1 hour drive north of Toad Hall Lodges, but worth the trip.
Cromer Road, Thorpe Market, Norfolk NR11 8TZ
Find out more theguntonarms.co.uk
The Butley Orford Oysterage
Simply freshly caught seafood, cooked perfectly. No frills but you will want to go back for more. If you love seafood and visiting from the south, it’s the perfect place to stop for lunch. They welcome you taking your own wine.
Market Hill, Orford, IP12 2LH
Find out more pinneysoforford.co.uk/our-restaurant/ @pinneysoforford
Flint Vineyard
Top 10 Vineyard to visit in the UK – Country file 2022
- Wine tasting with Cheese & Charcuterie boards Lunch
- Vineyard Tours available
Flint Vineyard, Middle Road, Earsham, Norfolk NR35 2AH
To book: Please call 01986 893942 (please quote Toad Hall Lodges) or email enquiries@flintvineyard.com
Find out more flintvineyard.com @flintvineyard
Southwold Flower co.
A very unique flower barn set in 4 acres of the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Pick your own flowers in season or floral workshops available all year round. The outdoor seating area is perfect for picnics.
Wangford Road, Reydon, Southwold IP18 6SJ (2 minute drive)
Find out more thesouthwoldflowercompany.co.uk @southwoldflowerco
Fen Farm Shop
The home of the best local cheeses, Baron Bigod & St Jude’s and prize-winning Bungay Butter. You can also pick up a Coffee, with local sourced Sourdough and artisan Chocolate.
Flixton Road, Bungay, NR35 1PD
Find out more www.fenfarmdairy.co.uk @fenfarmdairy
Maple Farm Shop & Pinch Cafe
Locally grown organic fruit & vegetables.
East Green, Kelsale, Saxmundham, IP17 2PJ (Please check opening hours)
Find out more maplefarmkelsale.co.uk @maple_farm_kelsale
Pinch
Pinch cafe focuses on Roman Pizza by the slice, Coffee, Crullers & Gelato. 20 minute’s south of Toad Hall, hidden away off the A12, a great pitstop. Also, a great cyclist’s cafe.
East Green, Kelsale, Saxmundham, IP17 2PJ (Please check opening hours)
Find out more eatpinch.com/ @pinch.suffolk
Focus Organic
The Suffolk home of organic food. A family run business offering internationally sourced products and a wholesome deli. Great for coffee and a less formal lunch with take salads away available.
14 Throughfare, Halesworth, IP19 8AH (15 minute drive)
Find out more @focusorganic.co.uk @focusorganic
Secret Sauna
Secret Sauna is a wood-fired sauna cabin perched on the banks on the River Waveney. The Perfect place for hot & cold-water submersion, all year round. You can even book a locally sourced picnic and sit around the campfire.
Wainford Road, Bungay, NR35 1TA (30 mins)
Secret Sauna – Book here
Find out more wainford.co.uk/secret-sauna/ @secret_sauna
