Tiny Mutford is one of those quiet Suffolk settlements which seem more like a group of houses that just happen to be in the same area, rather than a formal village. It has its church to the north, Mutford Hall to the south, and the little Hundred River (really a stream) to the west. A haven of peace just a mile south of the A146, Mutford is reached via pretty little lanes through the gently rolling farmlands of North East Suffolk. The place has a lot more in common spiritually with rural Beccles, four miles to the west, than bigger neighbour Lowestoft, five miles north east. This was ploughland before the Conquest, when it was held by one Earl Gyrth, as it was ploughland belonging to the King in the Domesday Book, and it remains ploughland to this day. To the north of the settlement is to be found St Andrew’s church, much of which dates from Saxon times. St Andrew’s stands on high ground, the tracks around it having sunk with use through the centuries, its round Saxon tower (Suffolk’s tallest of that type) topped with a 14th century octagonal belfry visible from miles away. There is a lovely Galilee porch built against the tower, the only such porch paired with a round tower in the country.
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Places to Stay near Mutford
Ivy House Country Hotel (2.72 miles)
Tucked away down a leafy driveway nestling beside Oulton Broad. Ivy House Country Hotel is a mixture of sympathetic conversion of farm buildings and new buildings in the vernacular. Attention to detail is evident at ... More | visit website
Waveney River Centre (2.75 miles)
Waveney River Centre is the Broads' multi-award winning Holiday Park & Marina, set in the beautiful surroundings of South Norfolk's Waveney Valley, with stunning south and west facing views across marshes and river.
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Wherry Hotel (3.39 miles)
Situated on the shores of Oulton Broad, offering exceptional views over the Broad. Ideal for touring around the beautiful area or just for relaxing and enjoying the breathtaking views. There are two bars at this ... More | visit website
Winelodge Suites & Apartments (3.43 miles)
Winelodge Suites are stylish, modern apartments in Oulton Broad. This dockside location has views of the wharf. Enjoy stylish, fully equipped kitchens and 42-inch plasma-screen TVs. In the Oulton Broad ... More
MJB Apartments Oulton Broad (3.57 miles)
Flat 4 Oulton Broad is a 2 Bed Apartment, 1 double room and 1 single room. The apartment has an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner and is fully furnished with a fully ... More
Britten House (3.86 miles)
With unobstructed sea views and a prime seafront position, this magnificent Victorian town house is the birthplace and family home of composer Benjamin Britten. Following total renovation in 2007, Britten House exudes ... More
Hotel Victoria (3.90 miles)
With panoramic sea views of Lowestoft’s award winning beaches, the Hotel Victoria offers premier hospitality with easy access for business or leisure activities. Our Salute restaurant, with exceptional sea views, offers a ... More
Royal Court Hotel (4.17 miles)
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This comfortable, affordable hotel is situated close to Lowestoft city centre, with excellent access to the attractions and award winning beaches of the East Coast. Ideal for both holiday ... More
Camps Heath Barn (4.17 miles)
Winelodge (4.21 miles)
Winelodge is a brand new contemporary hotel offering well appointed, hi-tech and stylish accommodation. All rooms have en-suite facilities, LCD Televisions and FREE high speed internet access with Suites ... More
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