Local Area
About the Area
Gosbeck & Helmingham are very much typical Suffolk farming communities. We have many generations of the same families farming around us. Helmingham Hall is the home of Lord & Lady Tollemache and was built in 1510. Today you can visit its amazing 16th century gardens and walk through the deer park direct from your door.
They also host a selection of events across the year from food markets to open air cinema.
There are many walks surrounding Ryes Farm, you can walk the Bridleway east or west accessing ancient green lanes, roman roads and footpaths that connect to each other and eventually lead you back home again. Take a short amble or lose yourself for hours in our fabulous countryside.
Places to Visit
Beaches – Southwold, Aldeburgh, Thorpness and Felixstowe are all within 40 minutes car journey.
Forests – Rendlesham (UFO site, easy cycling Trails, climbing equipment) Tunstall (Viking trail medium to hard cycling) Both are great for dog walking.
Markets – Framlingham (Tuesdays & Fridays), Woodbridge (Thursdays). Fish, meat, fresh veg, artisan cheeses and bread.
Vineyards – Shawsgate, Shotley, Flint, Wyken, Giffords Hall, Valley Farm are all within a maximum 45 minute radius by car.
For the Kids – Easton Farm Park, Colchester Zoo, Africa Alive, RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, Jimmy’s Farm, Stonham Barns.
Pubs and Restaurants
With so many to choose from, here’s a selection to cover all tastes and wallets:
Debenham Lion – Gastro pub food and great beer.
Rose at Crowfield – 20 mins walk across fields, great for a summer pint.
Moon & Mushroom, Swilland – award winning real ale and home cooked food.
White Hart, Otley – real ale and home cooked food.
The Bell, Cretingham – real ale and home cooked food.
The Great Barn at Retreat East – Gastro Pub Lunches and A la Carte evening meals, spa days too.
Dennington Queen – Gastro pub meals.
Watson & Walpole Italian Restaurant, Framlingham – modern Italian food.
Fish & Chips – Debenham - 5.8 miles approx. 15 minute drive.
Indian & Chinese – Ipswich has a wide choice and is only 7 miles to the town centre.
Places of Interest
Framlingham – The Castle and Mere. Lively town with a market every Tuesday and Saturday
Heritage Coast – Aldeburgh, Woodbridge, Southwold, approx. 45 minutes drive to the coast with beaches and historic buildings.
Sutton Hoo – famous Anglo Saxon burial mounds, museum of artifacts
Rendlesham and Tunstall Forests – approx. 30minutes drive to these famous woodlands, forest trails and off-road cycling
Bury St Edmunds – capital town of Suffolk, ancient buildings, market and restaurants
Lavenham – historic wool town
Flatford Mill – row along the river and have lunch in the medieval town
Woodbridge – Lovely small town for river walks shopping and walks in the surrounding heaths
Groceries
Otley Village Shop & Post Office – 4 miles approx 10 minute drive.
Coddenham Community Shop – 2.8miles approx 7 minute drive
Debenham CO-OP – 5.8 miles approx. 15 minute drive. Great butchers, Greengrocers and Hardware shop in the village.
Claydon CO-OP – 5.2 miles approx. 15 minute drive
Wickham Market CO-OP and a great butchers where we get our favourite sausages. 11 miles.
Swiss Farm Butchers, Asbocking – 4 miles, 10 minutes, great for BBQ meats.
Tesco/Waitrose/Asda/Sainsbury – all deliver to us.
The Cowshed
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The Hayloft
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