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The Lady Florence in Orford harbour. - Credit: River Cruise Restaurants

St Bartholomew's church in Orford is also well worth visiting.
Mentioned in Simon Jenkin's England's Thousand Best Churches, it
dates from 1170. It's beautiful inside and was a favourite place of
composer Benjamin Britten who performed some of his work here,
including the first performance of his opera, Noye’s Fludde. The church
still hosts concerts, including the Aldeburgh Festival, so it's worth
checking to see what's on.

The quay is a great place for crabbing in the summer. But for
something really special, you can explore the river on board the Lady
Florence River Cruise Restaurant. The historic boat takes up to 12
passages breakfast, lunch, supper and dinner cruises. How wonderful.

Added extras

The Pavilion comes with its own tennis courts and heated outdoor
swimming pool for use in May to September. The house is cosy in
winter - snuggle under blankets and watching the stars through the
property's hi tech telescope. The Suffolk Coast is known for dark skies.