# Abode Retreats, Blog

- [Where to Stay in Aldeburgh: A Local's Guide](/blog/where-to-stay-in-aldeburgh-a-locals-guide), Discover the best places to stay in Aldeburgh with our insider's guide. Find your ideal holiday cottage near the famous Scallop, fish shacks, and Snape Maltings.
- [Paws for a Break: Your Guide to Dog-Friendly Cottages in Suffolk](/blog/paws-for-a-break-your-guide-to-dog-friendly-cottages-in-suffolk), Planning a trip to Suffolk with your four-legged friend? Our guide explores what makes a truly great dog-friendly stay, from enclosed gardens to the best coastal walks.
- [A Family Guide to Southwold: Finding Your Perfect Holiday Cottage](/blog/a-family-guide-to-southwold-finding-your-perfect-holiday-cottage), Discover the timeless charm of a family holiday in Southwold. From building sandcastles to exploring the quirky pier, find out how to create lasting memories on the Suffolk coast.
- [Why Staying in a Holiday Cottage Is Better Than a Hotel in Suffolk](/blog/holiday-cottage-vs-hotel-suffolk), Cottage or hotel? An honest comparison of what each gets you on a Suffolk holiday: cost, space, food, family-friendliness, and the small things that actually make the trip.
- [Hidden Gems in Suffolk Most Tourists Miss](/blog/hidden-gems-suffolk-most-tourists-miss), Beyond Southwold and Aldeburgh: eight Suffolk hidden gems most visitors never see, picked by people who actually live here.
- [Dog Friendly Suffolk: The Best Beaches, Pubs and Walks](/blog/dog-friendly-suffolk-best-beaches-pubs-walks), An honest, comprehensive guide to the best dog-friendly beaches, pubs and walks across Suffolk, including which beaches allow dogs all year round.
- [Suffolk in Summer vs Winter: When Is the Best Time to Visit?](/blog/suffolk-summer-vs-winter-best-time-to-visit), Should you visit Suffolk in summer, winter, or one of the quieter shoulder months? An honest local comparison to help you pick your trip.
- [A Weekend in Aldeburgh: What to See, Do and Eat](/blog/weekend-in-aldeburgh-what-to-see-do-eat), Two days, one Suffolk town, and one of the best food, music and walking weekends in England. Here's how to do Aldeburgh properly.
- [Where to Eat in Southwold: Our Favourite Local Spots](/blog/where-to-eat-in-southwold-favourite-local-spots), Where the locals actually eat in Southwold: the best fish and chips, the bakery worth queueing for, the harbour lunch spot, and the sit-down dinner that never disappoints.
- [The Best Walks in Suffolk for Families](/blog/best-walks-in-suffolk-for-families), Eight family-friendly walks across Suffolk: buggy-suitable beach paths, woodland loops, and gentle nature trails, all with realistic distances and a tea stop at the end.
- [Top 10 Beaches in Suffolk Ranked](/blog/top-10-beaches-in-suffolk-ranked), An honest, locally ranked guide to the 10 best beaches in Suffolk: from family classics to wild, empty stretches that almost nobody knows about.
- [Why Suffolk Is the Perfect UK Weekend Break Destination](/blog/why-suffolk-is-the-perfect-uk-weekend-break), Two hours from London. Empty beaches. Genuinely great food. Wild walks. Here's why Suffolk is the UK's most underrated long-weekend destination.
- [The Best Things to Do in Southwold: A Complete Guide](/blog/best-things-to-do-southwold-complete-guide), A born-and-bred local's guide to Southwold's best beaches, pubs, walks and quiet corners, and how to make a long weekend here feel like a proper holiday.