Cherry Tree Inn

This idiosyncratic five-bedroom home with self-contained one-bedroom annexe lies in Holton, Suffolk, close to the market town of Halesworth and the sandy beaches of Southwold. Once an 18th-century coaching inn, the house has been thoughtfully updated recently with a striking contemporary rear extension with oak panelling and far-reaching views across the valley beyond. A lush garden is home to a dining terrace, a pond, a wildflower area and a geodesic dome. Southwold is a 16-minute drive away, while Halesworth is even closer at hand.