Provender at Butley Mills, Butley

About this property

Part of a former working mill with separate apartments (now converted into 4* Quality in Tourism properties), Provender is perfect for a family who are keen to explore the Suffolk countryside and the beauty of the area.

Provender is perfect for a young family, looking to go for walks through the Suffolk countryside, and explore the surrounding area. Situated in a former working mill in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Provender has been awarded a 4* Quality in Tourism rating.

orford 3.6 miles (5.8km), snape 6.8 miles (10.9km), woodbridge 7.9 miles (12.7km), aldeburgh 12.3 miles (19.8km), framlingham 13.9 miles (22.3km), southwold 25.4 miles (40.9km)

About the Property:

At the top of a former working mill, and surrounded by reed beds and a flowing river, Provender is a lovely holiday apartment for a young family.

With an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, Provender provides the perfect social space. With slanting, beamed ceilings, and velux roof windows, the living area is nice and bright. Cosy up in front of the flatscreen TV for a film after a day's walking. 

The master bedroom has a double window overlooking the river, willow trees and meadows beyond. Wake up to the sound of the flowing water, and sink your toes into the luxurious sheepskin rugs at either side of the king size bed. 

The property was award a 4 star Tourist Board rating in 2014

Sleeps  4, plus 1 baby, in one king and 2 in full sized bunkbeds

Parking There is dedicated parking opposite the Mills.

This property is ideal for:

A family of 4, keen to explore the great outdoors. Provender is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and on a Site of Special Scientific Interest. There are lots of lovely walks in the area, as well as bird watching opportunities. A real treat for nature and countryside lovers! History enthusiasts will enjoy the working Sluice below the apartments. Nearby Orford is a wonderful place to explore, as is the historic Orford Ness beach, the former site of nuclear testing, now a wildlife reserve. Next door is Laurence Edward?s studio; you can see one of his bronze sculptures in the reeds opposite the Mills. Provender makes the perfect base for ramblers and explorers!

Why not get active with the whole family and have a go at mountain biking! There are some great trails around to suit all abilities. Hire the high performance Trek Mountain Bikes and get exploring! Qualified guides can be arranged to lead your group, and lunches can be organised too. For information contact the Big House holidays team on 01394 389188

Just 5 miles away, travelling through some of the most beautiful Suffolk countryside, is the village of Snape and the world famous Maltings Concert Hall with an all year round program of music and dance in every genre. This is also a great place to start a walk; either your own itinerary or join one of the guided tours from the Snape Maltingsto explore the wildlife and historic landscape of the Alde valley. There are also boat trips down the river Alde to Iken church, an area naturally rich in wildlife and a haven for wildfowl. 

The Historic market town of Woodbridge is also worth visiting with the last working Tide Milland many other interesting old buildings. The river walk extends along a very easy footpath, from Wilford Bridge to the creek at Martlesham, with the Riverside Restaurantor Whistle Stop Cafeconveniently positioned around halfway. The Thoroughfare offers some interesting boutiques, galleries and several independent tea rooms so plenty to keep you busy for a day.

Eating and drinking out:

The closest eatery is The Froize Freehouse at Chillesford - easily within walking distance, taking 15 minutes on foot. Top quality, seasonal fresh food, sourced locally. The restaurant serves both lunch (everyday but Monday) and supper on Thursday - Saturday. .

Pubs in Orford includeThe Kings Head Inn, serving excellent food and Adnams ale in front of the woodburner, and the equally delightful Jolly Sailor, right near Orford Quay.The Crown and Castlerestaurant and bar in Orford has a truly unstressed and relaxing atmosphere, and serves really good, unpretentious food.

Journey a little further out and you will find the The Crown Inn, andThe Golden Keyat Snape, both serving locally brewed Adnams ales.

As well as tea rooms and an array of good shops, Snape Maltingshouses The Plough and Sail, a modern restaurant with a delicious menu consisting of local, fresh, seasonal ingredients - perfect before an evening performance at the famous Maltings concert hall!

Venture even further afield to Woodbridge or Aldeburgh and sample some of the top quality fare served in the pubs and restaurants. See Vist Woodbridgeand Visit Aldeburgh for ideas.

Self catering eating:  

In nearby Orford, you will be well supplied with local produce. Fresh fish can be bought at Brinkley's Fish Shed, down by the quay, or from The Butley Orford Oysterage, where you can get oysters grown at Butley Creek, and freshly smoked trout, mackerel, cod roe, wild and farmed salmon, kippers and eel. For shopping, go to Orford General Store, which is just off Market Hill. From Wednesday through to Sunday try the Pump Street Bakery, a continental type patisserie/boulangerie, for the crustiest bread and, arguable the best doughnuts for miles!

For lots of information on things to do and places to eat in the area, please look at our own online guides Visit Orford, Visit Woodbridge, Visit Aldeburghand Visit Framlingham.