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Luxury self catering accommodation in Bury St Edmunds
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Weekly price: £2024 - £4254
Short breaks: minimum 2 night(s)
Quality Awards:
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Bury St Edmunds
Rich history and beautiful scenery have made the market town of Bury St Edmunds a popular place with a great atmosphere. From villas and chalets to log cabins and cottages, the area also boasts many of the finest Cottage Gems listings. The range of accommodation is matched only be the range of historically significant buildings in the area- from Churches, Abbeys and Cathedrals to Great Halls, Water Mills and Galleries, the area is brimming with marvellous structures, each of which conceal and contains a fascinating history. The town’s local markers and handicraft shops only add to its character and the numerous parks in the town, like Abbey Gardens and Nowton Park, have helped to create an ideal holiday destination choice.
Places to Visit
- The awe inspiring St Edmundsbury Cathedral boasts a stunning grounds and structure. It is also in the process of creating a Lego replica (not to scale!) of the Cathedral- with a £1 donation being required for each brick in order to reach a £200,000 goal for a Youth Outreach Project. The famous painting of the Martyrdom of St Edmund can be found here as well. Guided tours and exhibits of historical and religious artefacts are available.
- Meander through the floral, ancient setting of the Abbey Gardens. These famous gardens draw in visitors from not only the UK, but even abroad. Set on the site of a once powerful medieval house, the gardens is rich with history and nature and has been superbly looked after. From monument ruins to tennis courts there is a lot on offer at the Garden. There is also a maze area and a wildlife feeding area which has made the gardens very popular with children and families.
- Boasting a thousand stories, the thousand year old Guildhall at Bury and with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund it is currently constructing anew visitor attraction which is intended to be a ‘travel through time’ experience, which will offer a range of information and interactive experiences that will tell the story of the area in a unique way.
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park is considered one of Britain’s best archaeological sites. The recreated village is set against over 100 acres of largely untouched countryside, made up of woodland, a river, lake and a number of nature trails and walks- as well as an adventure playground.
Things to Do
- Enjoy some healthy competition at the Risbygate sports centre.
- Eat out- there is a massive range of fine dining and family friendly restaurants and cafes in the area. From your more typical to the atypical, there is a lot on offer that is worth exploring.
- See what’s on at the Theatre Royal.
Bury St Edmunds is full of things to see and do. Couples, families and groups of friends are all sure to have a happy and memorable time in the area. Take a look at what accommodation Cottage Gems has in the area so you can make the most of your time here!
