Thinking of moving to Suffolk or Cambridgeshire? Here's our pick of some interesting villages that combine the joys of country life with accessibility to local towns and all-important transport links
A pretty village just outside Bury St Edmunds on the A143 to Haverhill best known for Ickworth House, formerly the seat of the Earls and Marquesses of Bristol. The house with its classical Rotunda, East and West Wings forms the centrepiece of the estate reflecting the wealth and panache of its one-time owners, the Herveys. To say this family had some characters is an understatement.
Explore the house, walk in the grounds and visit the gift shop.
Cheveley
A much sought after place to live about four miles south east of Newmarket with many local amenities. The Icknield Way Trail, a multi use route for walkers, horse riders and cyclists, passes through here.
Cavendish
Almost everyone in this part of the county must know the pink washed cottages on the green. Just behind is the imposing 14th century flint church of St Mary’s. This corner of the village is known as Hyde Park Corner, so called because visiting preachers would always choose this part of the green for their soap box sermons.
Hartest
Situated in ‘High Suffolk’ Hartest is a village on a twisting back road between Long Melford and Bury St Edmunds. The large stone on the green was dug out of High Field in Somerton, on 7th July 1713. It was decided to transport it, by sledge and pulled by 45 horses, to the village to commemorate the victories of the Duke of Marlborough in the war of the Spanish
Moulton
Close to Newmarket, Moulton pre-dates the 1086 Domesday Book and is known for its Grade II listed 15th century packhorse bridge spanning the River Kennett. The Packhorse Inn, overlooking the green and a stone’s throw from the bridge, is a stylish place to eat and relax. There might be a Newmarket racing owner or trainer at a nearby table.
Dullingham
A village that has its own railway station (on the Ipswich to Ely line) and cricket and football teams based on the Stetchworth Road sports ground.
Long Melford
As the name suggests, it is a long village with a nice blend of new and old housing. It has much to offer with independent shops, pleasant tea rooms, art galleries and two stately homes to visit, Melford and Kentwell Hall. There are lovely footpaths to explore around the northern end of the village. Chestnut’s 15th century Black Lion inn is a very fine ‘local’.
Woodditton
You are in the picturesque heart of horse racing country here with lots of desirable homes dotted around this peaceful settlement. At its centre is the characterful Three Blackbirds pub, beautifully restored after a devastating fire in 2018.
Woolpit
The thriving village centre, with many timber facing buildings, is a conservation area yet just under a mile away is the busy A14. With the pretty village of Rattlesden just to the south this is an attractive part of Mid Suffolk.
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