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Half-timbered medieval cottages in Lavenham, Suffolk - Credit: Getty
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               This thriving village boasts a strong community spirit – and there are a
               number of independent shops, restaurants, hotels, cafes, pubs,
               tearooms, and even some art galleries for those who want to be near
               culture. Just some of the village’s highlights include The Swan, The
               Angel,  award-winning ice cream parlour Hadleys at Lavenham,  gift

               shop Posy which is known for its fudge, and The Lion House Gallery.

               Lavenham is near the A114, providing links between nearby Hadleigh
               and Bury St Edmunds, and its closest train station is Sudbury which is
               just a 15-minute drive away. The village has its own primary school,
               Lavenham Community Primary School, with nearby Thomas
               Gainsborough School providing secondary education.


               Kirton


               Nestled between Ipswich and Felixstowe, James Cobb of Wainwrights
               can’t get enough of this peaceful location.


               “I believe Suffolk offers some lovely little nuggets of outstanding
               natural beauty, and Kirton is one of my favourites. A small population
               of just over 1,000 residents – Kirton offers some beautiful walks
               through forests and over fields, and even past some stunning original
               cottages which are hundreds of years old,” he explains.
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