The Pickled Herring is a beautifully restored 17th-century cottage nestled in the historic town of Beccles, offering a unique blend of history and comfort for up to six guests. Thoughtfully renovated to highlight its original charm, this three-bedroom cottage is brimming with character, from the exposed beams to the stunning 18th-century overmantel sourced from the local Falcon Inn.
Inside, you’ll find a spacious lounge and dining area with a cozy wood-burning stove – perfect for unwinding after a day exploring the surrounding Suffolk and Norfolk landscapes. The fully equipped modern kitchen provides everything needed to prepare a delicious meal. The accommodation includes two comfortable first-floor bedrooms – a luxurious super king-size and a twin – as well as a master bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom on the top floor.
Outside, a private, enclosed garden with comfortable seating invites you to relax and enjoy peaceful mornings or al fresco evenings. With convenient private parking for one car, this lovely cottage is ideally situated in the heart of Beccles, with easy access to the town’s riverside walks, shops, and cafés, making it a wonderful retreat for families and friends seeking both tranquility and adventure.
Bedroom Options: The first-floor bedroom with a super king bed can be configured as either a large double or as twin beds, providing flexible arrangements for guests.
Sleeps: Up to 6
Bedrooms: 1 Twin, 1 King, 1 Super King
Bathrooms: 3
Oaklands Farm
Common Rd, Aldeby, Beccles NR34 0BL
Wheatacre Hall
Station Rd, Wheatacre, Beccles NR34 0AS
Clinks Care Farm
Church Rd, Toft Monks, Beccles NR34 0ET
Fenn Farm Dairy
Flixton Rd, Bungay NR35 1PD
You have great choice in Beccles itself, with a large Morrisons, Tescos, and Lidl in walking distance, as well as a small Co Op in New Market in the town centre.
Beccles is an ancient market town, mentioned in the Doomesday Book 1086. The market operates on Friday mornings and sells fresh veg, eggs, bread and often clothing items and the town also has several butchers and a travelling fish van.
Further afield Bungay has an excellent deli- Earsham Street Deli, and several small independent shops, as does Halesworth, both worth a visit.
Graze
(Burgers, steaks and fish options)
29 New Market, Beccles NR34 9HE
Easy Tiger
(Fusion Asian)
Newgate, Beccles NR34 9QB
The Bear and Bells
(Pub classics)
11 Old Market, Beccles NR34 9AP
The Wine Vaults Bar & Restaurant
(Similar to Graze)
2A Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TA
Oak Fired At The Royal Oak
(Pizza)
33-35 Ravensmere, Beccles NR34 9DH
The Swan House
(Wine bar with open fire)
New Market, Beccles NR34 9HE
The Dukes Head
(Gastro pub)
Somerletton, Slugs Lane, Somerleyton, Lowestoft NR32 5QR
Wheatacre White Lion
(same ownership as The Dukes Head, similar menus)
White Lion Rd, Wheatacre NR34 0AT
The Wherry Inn
(Good pub food – reachable by boat – 5 min walk from river)
7 The Street, Geldeston, Beccles NR34 0LB
The Locks Inn
(Community Pub live music good basic food)
Locks Lane, Nr Geldeston, Beccles NR34 0HW
The Olive Tree
(Italian)
28 Yarmouth Rd, Ellingham, Bungay, Norfolk NR35 2PN
Benoli
(Italian)
5 Orford St, Norwich NR1 3LE
Benedicts
(Fine dining)
9 St Benedict’s St, Norwich NR2 4PE
Luxury, comfort and seclusion in rural Norfolk
Elms Road, Toft Monks, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0EJ
