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The Old Butcher's Shop |
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E-mail Establishment| Welcome to the Old Butcher's Shop, Orford, home to Sarah Holland and her two cats, Pushkin and Poppy. Built in 1830, the house is a listed building in the centre of the conservation area of the village of Orford. Set in the heart of the Suffolk Heritage Coast Orford is a historical gem. Once a thriving port, the gradual silting up of the river has left it a quiet village of brick and timber houses on the estuary of the river Alde. A 12th century royal castle and fine Norman church dominate the skyline. |
 | Orford The village is a perfect place to relax. There are wonderful walks, boat trips on the Ore estuary, with visits to the RSPB's Havergate Island for bird lovers. Bicycles can be hired from the local garage and there are riding stables close by. There are two pubs, two fish smokeries, the renowned Butley Oysterage fish restaurant and the Crown and Castle hotel, run by cookery writer Ruth Watson with its highly rated Trinity restaurant. Attractions Orford is less than five miles from the world famous Britten Concert Hall at Snape Maltings, home to the Aldeburgh music festival. A little further afield is Aldeburgh, which has its own summer theatre season and literary festival in the autumn, not to mention the sea and many restaurants and shops. The village is perfectly sited for visiting Woodbridge, Framlingham, Southwold, Dunwich and the RSPB sanctuary at Minsmere. |  |
| The Old Butcher's shop The Old Butcher's shop still contains the original butcher's shop which is run as a card and gift shop by Sarah Holland and the former abattoir behind the house is now the kitchen. The shop sells works by local artists and a range of cards and prints linked to the local museum which is housed in the castle. |
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| There is a small courtyard behind the house where guests can have breakfast outside in the summer and a large garden with fine views of the church. There is free parking in the market square almost opposite the house. |
| Rooms There are three bed and breakfast rooms, which are all comfortably furnished. The largest of the three rooms has an en-suite shower room; on one side it looks out over the market square, while the other looks out over the garden to the sea. The rate for this room as a double/twin is £75 per night. |  |
 | The smallest room has the sole use of a bathroom and overlooks the church. The rate for this room as a double/twin is £65 per night, or £45 as a single. The third bedroom is an attic room in the old abattoir, with views down to the garden and its own en-suite shower room. The rate for this room as a double/twin is £65 per night, or £45 as a single. |
| Directions From the south take A12 north to Lowestoft, following ring road round Woodbridge. At last Woodbridge roundabout go right onto A1152 signposted to Orford. Go over the level crossing at Melton and turn left at next roundabout. Then keep straight on this road going through Butley and Chillesford and eventually you will reach a five way cross roads facing Sudbounre church. Turn right here and the road will take you in to Orford village. As you come into the village you will pass the garage on your left and then the Kings Head pub. After the pub the road does a 90% bend to the left and the Old Butcher's shop is the house on the other side of the road on this bend. It has a blue pedimented front door with the number 111 on it and the shop, ORE, is on the left hand end of the building. There is free parking in the market square which opens to the right opposite the pub. If coming from the North turn off the A12 onto the A1094 to Aldeburgh. Opposite Snape Church, turn right onto the B1069. Go past Snape Maltings, then fork left to Orford. Go through Sudbourne and keep straight on. When you reach the village follow the directions as above. Directions and maps are available from Multimap. There are train services direct to Woodbridge from Liverpool Street Station or via Ipswich and there is a taxi service based at Woodbridge station. Bus services are limited and it is not easy to travel round the whole area by public transport. |
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