Eat Out
There are some excellent places to eat nearby
Fressingfield, approx 2 miles (5 mins by car)
Church Road, Fressingfield, Diss, Norfolk IP21 5PB
A fine restaurant and country pub situated in the heart of North Suffolk serving a very high standard of traditional and modern cooking with attention to the quality and selection of ingredients. Awarded AA 2 Rosettes and featured in Michelin, Harden's and Which food guides
The Street, Weybread - approx 0.4 mile (1 min by car)
Support our village pub. The Crown Inn serves traditional pub meals freshly cooked using locally sourced produce. Enjoy traditional ales and good food all served in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Alburgh, approx 5.5 miles (11 mins by car)
Holbrook Hill, Alburgh, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 0EP
01986 788315 booking recommended
'The restaurant is contemporary in style with a warm and hospitable atmosphere. Pre drinks and coffee maybe taken in the lounge bar or in the summer months on the raised terrace.
All our meats are top quality and all produce is traceable, our fish come from local supplies and some of our produce is home grown. All dishes are prepared and made on the premises, which includes the homemade breads and ice creams. Our wines come from smaller growers who make unique and interesting wines to complement our food. Vegetarian menu available and any special dietary need happily catered for, please ask when booking.'
2 - 4 Market Place, Harleston IP20 9AD , Approx 2.3 miles (7 mins by car)
Excellent food served here. Highly recommended.
Earsham Hall Tearooms
Earsham, Approx 9.4 miles (17 mins by car)
'superb tearoom where you will find a delicious selection of homemade cakes, snacks, and light lunches. When the weather is good you can sit outside in our courtyard.'
'We are licensed to offer beers and lagers or select from our wine list for drinks to accompany your meal.'
Saturday to Sunday 10am - 4.30pm
Telephone 01986 894075
Out & About
Harleston
The market town of Harleston is only 5 minutes drive from our site. You will find Budgens supermarket for all your provisions as well as a choice butchers, bakeries, green grocers and a deli shop. You will also find a collection of independent retailers, cafe's, an art gallery and pubs serving food. Market day is Wednesday. Most shops are closed on Thursday afternoon.
Southwold - Approx 20.4 miles (40 mins by car)
The charming resort of Southwold is well worth a visit. Gift shops and cafe on the Pier, walk the promenade up to the main street, visit the harbour (where you will find excellent fish and chips), take the ferry over to Walberswick, great food at the pubs there.
The village of Fressingfield (5mins by car) is our neighbouring village. As well as being the home of excellent eatery 'The Fox & Goose' you will find a great village shop 'Fressingfield Stores - Mace'
The store supports many local producers and they are able to offer a range of goods to cater for most of your needs, for both local residents and the growing number of holiday visitors to the area. Have a look at their visitors service for holiday makers in the area Fressingfield Stores.
An exellent local village shop, get your daily fresh baked bread and milk. Treat yourselves to freshly baked croissants available on Sunday mornings!
Treat yourself
Relax and enjoy some health & beauty treatments and therapies.
Wood Farm Complementary Therapy and Healing Centre
Wood Farm, Wood Lane, Starston, Harleston IP20 9PP
Approx. 5 miles (12 mins by car)
tel: 01379 854 295 or email: anna@woodfarmcentre.co.uk
Set in a beautifully converted 17th century barn, you can enjoy an entensive range of therapies at Wood Farm Centre. Contact Anna to book your treatments during your stay at Weybread Lakes.
For full details visit their website www.woodfarmcentre.co.uk