Links to websites that we have found useful / fun.

Getting to / around Southwold by public transport / bike

www.exploresouthwold.co.uk/travel.php
Put in your post code and get a suggested  travel plan to Southwold. This may not be the simplest way to manage your journey!
www.angliancoaches.co.uk/route_map.php
Click on route 601 to get the bus timetable  from Halesworth to Southwold. The timetable also shows the times trains should arrive from London.
www.eastsuffolkline.com/home.html
timetables etc.of trains from Ipswich to Felixstowe, Lowestoft etc.

www.heritagecycles.co.uk
A traditional bicycle hire business has opened at Blackshore, on the river front in Southwold  and we have their brochure in our holiday cottage. They offer 1/2 day, day and weekly hire of classic Pashley and Velorbis bicycles as well as tandems which are fantastic fun for adults and children. If  a bicycle is required for a particular day, it / they can be delivered to your  address . 

These sites show pictures of Southwold

www.tournorfolk.co.uk/southwold.html
Informative tour of Southwold and surrounding area- what to see , what to do

www.suffolkcam.co.uk/southwold-harbour
Photographs of a walk around Southwold harbour. If you are coming to Southwold for the first time, this site gives you the essence of the harbour and river area. They are views to savour and if you are a photographer will be an inspiration for you to take some pictures of your own. twww,southwoldmuseum.org/browse
Visit this very well presented, newly renovated museum in Southwold to gain an insight into the history of the town. The wewbsite is informative and very interesting- but is just a taster of the  real thing .
www.southwoldharbour.co.uk
Southwold Harbour Marine Services site with current photos and news

www.beach-huts.com/history-of-beach-huts.php
A site devoted to beach huts and all things sea- side.

OUT NOW! Beach huts and bathing machines by Kathryn Ferry
Beach-hut.com’s resident history expert Kathryn Ferry has just published her first book, Beach huts and bathing machines (Shire Publications). With more than 100 illustrations this survey of beach huts past and present is a great addition to any seaside library. The book is available from the beach-huts.com shop for £5.99 plus £1 post and packaging. If you want a signed copy select the signed - "yes please" menu option...

I have  a signed copy of this book.which is  available for our visitors to read when they holiday at Chestnutt Cottage.


www.southwoldpier.co.uk
www.underthepier.com
Enjoy exploring this famous millenium pier. Learn more about Tim Hunkin and his fantastic amusement machines and  watch  videos of some of the amusements in action.

terrymathews.co.uk/gallery_94757.html
Beautiful, evocative photographs of Suffolk and Southwold can be found on this site. Terry's photograph of our beach hut is on the front cover of  Suffolk and Norfolk Life - July 2009

www.southwoldtheatre.org
Home site of Jill Freud's theatre company

www.wayswithwords.co.uk/festivals/southwold-19
All the information you need to ensure you obtain your tickets for the 2009 Southwold Annual ' Ways with Words, Literature festival. A Literary event not to be missed. Download the 2009 programme from this  site.

These sites have photos and information about   places in Suffolk to visit whilst on holiday in Southwold.

www.suffolktouristguide.com
Suffolk Things to do and Days Out - Suffolk Tourist Guide
Guide for all your tourist information needs and Suffolk Days Out including Suffolk Attractions, bed and breakfasts, shops,restaurants and pubs

www.blythweb.net/calendar
Things to do in the area, activities to enjoy

www.electricbikehire.co.uk
Hire one of these electric bikes to make cycling around Suffolk easy.

www.visit-dunwich.co.uk/history.php

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-dunwichheathandminsmerebeach/

www.visithalesworth.co.uk/

www.aldeburgh_uk.com/aldeburghguide.htm

www.aldeburgh.co.uk/home
Snape Maltings/ Aldeburgh music

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/places/suttonhoo

www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk/tourism/

http://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/

http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/Libraries/LocationsAndOpeningTimes/SouthwoldLibrary.htm
Did you know that whilst on holiday you can make  use of the library services- borrow books/ videos/ send emails and more. Call in to Southwold library to see what they have to offer. Leaflets are in Chestnutt Cottage with all details.

www.suffolkcam.co.uk/thorpeness11082001.htm
Photographs of Thorpeness

www.explorewalberswick.co.uk/crabbing/index.php
Information about this Walberswick competition

www.griffindigital.co.uk
Thoughtful, artistic, atmospheric photographs  ( by John Griffin )
including Bawdsey beach, East Lane, Shingle Street, Orfordness


Recommended B&Bs

Great Bealings , Suffolk
www.simplicitywebsites.co.uk/thegranary

COMFORTABLE AND WELCOMING

Beautiful Double room, with ensuite shower

Adjoins Suffolk Artist Leah Hink's Studio

Heritage Coast nearby

Area of Special Landscape

Peaceful, Quiet, Luxurious

Only 2 miles to Woodbridge

Challenging local golf courses

Ample parking

Locally baked breads, home made jams

Secluded setting, ideal for a relaxing short break.

Bradford on Avon
www.quincecottage-boa.com/index.htm

Quince Cottage B & B is a charming, quirky and tranquil retreat near Bath. 

Quince Cottage is a lovingly restored, Grade II listed, environmentally-friendly bed and breakfast tucked up historic and quiet Coppice Hill, Bradford on Avon. Just steps from all the shops and eateries and minutes from many activities, it is less than 20 minutes from a world heritage site, Bath.  Art, beams, views, light and a walled garden are all part of its charm.

These sites give details of more holiday
acccommodation and feature Chestnutt Cottage and nearby Southwold beach hut.


Chestnutt Studios have selected  these sites to list Chestnutt Cottage and our
Southwold beach hut. We think they provide a good service. If you are thinking of renting a self catering holiday cottage  and have not yet found one to suit you, why not see if one of these could help. They may also help with local information .

www.ClickHolidayCottages.co.uk
Holiday cottages throughout Britain

www.leisurehappy.co.uk
leisure based activity information

www.e-selfcatering.com
e Selfcatering Directory- the e self catering directory offers inFormation and contact details for hundreds of selfcatering properties across the UK and further afield.

www.selfcateringsearcher.co.uk
Chestnutt Cottage can be found on  this website. If you want to holiday in another part of the country, this site could help you find a place to stay.

www.selfcatering-hr.co.uk
Chestnutt Studios are linked to this site.
This web site is a guide to a wide selection of self catering holiday rentals in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. Their aim is to help you find your ideal self catering holiday accommodation.

www.selfcateringholidaysguide.com
The Self Catering Holidays Guide is the ultimate holiday guide, whether you are looking for a Holiday Cottage, Apartment, Campsite, Holiday Park or a Cheap Holiday Deal the Self Catering Holidays Guide has all the Latest 2010 Holiday Deals.
Chestnutt Studios is linked with this site. Chestnutt Cottage can be viewed  on it.

www.selfcatering.co.uk
Chestnutt studios are linked to this site.
SelfCatering list of self catering cottages, self catering holidays 
and self catering villas from over 4,000 destinations. 

www.holidayhomerental.co.uk
If you are looking for a holiday home rental  somewhere in England  , Ireland,  Scotland, Wales,The Channel Islands or The Isle of Man, try www.HolidayHomeRental.co.uk, a partner provider of self-catering holiday homes throughout the United Kingdom. The site contains over 10,000 self-catering vacation properties which are available direct from the owners and managers. Chestnutt Studios are linked to this site

www.exploresouthwold.co.uk
This easily navigated site contains a mine of interesting local information , as well as listing a variety of accommodation available in the Southwold area.
Chestnutt Cottage and our beach hut is on their 'where to stay' list

www.blythweb.co.uk
Your guide to Self Catering Accommodation in North–East Suffolk and more-
Towns and villages, News and features,Local interest sites, Business Guides for finding accommodation in Suffolk etc. Chestnutt Cottage and our Southwold beach hut are  advertised on this site.

www.yourholidayrentals.com
Search for holiday rentals, villas, cottages and apartments to rent from around the world. Book your holiday accommodation  on this site today.

Euro holidays
If you are thinking of taking a holiday in Spain we can recommend an apartment in Formentera del Segura. It is very good value ( £145/ £225) a week and sleeps up to 8 ( 2 double sofa beds and 2 bedrooms). Contact 01449 674753 for full details.


Art / Music related sites


www.stevewilliams-photography.com
is an outstanding  landscape photographer. He will be running several black and white digital photography workshops in Southwold in October and November. Click on the above website to find out full details and to see examples of his very beautiful images.

www.flyintheface.com
Fran Crowe's work highlights ways in which we  abuse our environment.

www.aoh.org.uk
Brighton's Open Houses Art's Festival

www.suffolkopenstudios.co.uk
The on line directory for Suffolk Open Studios with profiles of over 130 artists who are opening up their studios on June weekends. Judith and Christopher Chestnutt are members in 2009.

www.21stcenturymummy.blogspt.com/2007/05/open-studios-at-blackthorpe-barn.html
Suffolk OpenStudios at Blackthorpe Barn

www.tags.org.uk
Judith Chestnutt is a member of TAGS. This site gives profiles and examples of work  of each member of this Textile Art Group, Suffolk, which includes weavers/ spinners/ embroiderers/ quilters/ papermakers/ mixed media. TAGS 2010  Annual Exhibition "TAKING ROOT" will be at The Pond Gallery Snape Maltings in   July 2010

www.newburyartgroup.co.uk
Isabel Carmona (www.ca-sa.co.uk) visited Chestnutt Studios today (4/8/08). She is  is an architect specialising in sustainable architecture consultancy and a  member of the Newbury Art Group. 

www.lobstersoundtracks.com
Home site  of Lobster Original Sound Tracks - examples of some of the music commissioned for film and TV. Contact details for Michael Chestnutt and Paddy Austin

www.brookstreetband.co.uk