A market town with a railway station
Saxmundham is a friendly market town a few miles inland from Sizewell, with a railway station, the A12 on its doorstep and everything you need for daily life.
Saxmundham is a popular base for people working near Sizewell who want a bit more town around them. The drive to Sizewell is usually around 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic and which side of town you start from, and the A12 is close by for trips north and south.
We manage several whole houses in Saxmundham, each with parking and set up for longer working stays as well as short breaks. They are cleaned and prepared between every stay by our local team.
Saxmundham
3 bedrooms Sleeps 6
Saxmundham
2 bedrooms Sleeps 4
Middleton
4 bedrooms Sleeps 6
Leiston · Book on request
3 bedrooms Sleeps 6
For many guests the station is the main draw. Trains run along the East Suffolk Line towards Ipswich, where you can change for London and the rest of the country, so going home at the weekend does not have to mean a long drive.
Shopping is easy too. Saxmundham has two large supermarkets as well as an independent high street with butchers, cafés and pubs, and there are takeaways open in the evening.
Snape Maltings, with its concert hall, shops and riverside walks, is a short drive south. Framlingham and its castle are a little further inland, and the coast at Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Dunwich is easy to reach. RSPB Minsmere is a good choice for a morning walk.
Closer to home, the town has a recreation ground and footpaths out into the surrounding countryside.
Our Saxmundham homes are three-bedroom houses with parking, Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities. They suit small crews, couples and families alike. Some offer reduced rates for longer bookings, which are shown when you search your dates.
Each property page lists exact sleeping arrangements and parking, and you can see live prices and availability on Book Your Stay.
The route from Saxmundham to Sizewell is mostly on country roads, and traffic can build at the start and end of the working day. Leave a little extra time for your first few journeys until you know how long it takes from your door.
Saxmundham's supermarkets make it easy to stock up at the start of a long stay, and the town centre is walkable from most of our homes. If you are coming by train, ask us which homes are closest to the station when you enquire.
Every home we manage comes with a digital guidebook sent before arrival. It covers check-in, Wi-Fi details, bins and recycling, and local recommendations, so you are not left guessing on your first evening.
Our Saxmundham homes suit crews of two to six, people who want to travel home by train at weekends, and families who would rather stay in a town with shops and cafés on the doorstep. If you would prefer to be closer to the coast, our Leiston and Sizewell homes are worth a look too.
Whatever your plans, we will give you honest advice on which home fits best. Call 01473 845182 if you would like to talk it through.
Saxmundham is a few miles inland. The drive is usually around 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic and where in town you are staying.
Yes. Saxmundham station is on the East Suffolk Line, with services towards Ipswich, where you can connect for London.
Yes, our Saxmundham homes include parking. Details for each home are on its property page.
Yes, and some homes offer reduced rates for longer bookings. Search your dates on Book Your Stay to see prices.
Abode Retreats is an independent accommodation provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Sizewell C or EDF.
