Independent Places to Shop in and around Orford

• Posted on 16 February 2017

Many visitors come to the Suffolk Coast for its miles of beaches and interesting countryside villages. A bit of a surprise is that we have more than our fair share of fabulous independent shops too.

Whether you’re staying at Keep Cottage for your annual holiday, a short break or a weekend, you can’t beat a bit of retail therapy to make your visit complete. Remember we have plenty of coffee shops to quench a busy shoppers thirst as well…

Snape

Snape Maltings

Is the home to Aldeburgh Music, with an eclectic range of independent shops, cafes, galleries.

House & Garden – a beautiful range which encompasses British made upholstery, dining furniture, everything for the kitchen from the cabinets to the cookware, beautiful beds and bed linen, together with a handpicked selection of lighting, tableware, rugs, cushions and throws, and gifts with a difference.

Snape Maltings for furniture, cookware, beds bed linen and everything in betweek — Part of the eclectic collection from Snape Maltings – Shop in and around Orford

Food Hall and Pantry – Offering a hand-picked range from the best of Britain’s artisan food producers, as well as unique and seasonal choices from further afield. Whether you are looking for the best Suffolk sausages, the perfect Italian arborio rice or the unique delights of chocolate handmade in East Anglia.

Wide range of produce carefully selected at Snape Maltings — Range of local produce from Suffolk – beautifully curated at Snape Maltings – Shop in and around Orford

Samphire – As well as the enticing cashmere and tweeds, fresh linens and hand blocked print clothing, the selections in Samphire allow you to complete the relaxed look with an eclectic selection of accessories – luscious scarves in the softest wool, cotton and silk, colourful leather bags, and affordable handmade and semi-precious jewellery, plus the perfect leather boots, colourful plimsolls and sandals in season.

shop in suffolk a beautiful clothing range at Samphire — Samphire – a beautiful collection of holiday wear and more

Find out more www.snapemaltings.co.uk/

Aldeburgh

Collen and Clare – on the High Street in Aldeburgh, this wonderful boutique has featured in the 50 best boutiques, known for their coastal chic. Stocking some brilliant brands include; Max Mara, Sunspel, Ilse Jacobsen and Oui. On a point of detail the shop smells fantastic…

This is how Saturday looks fron Collen and Clare, Maxi Dress, Sunglasses, short boots, and handbag — This is how Saturday looks from Collen and Clare

For opening times and more details contact: www.collenandclare.com

O & C Butcher – Established in 1884, take a minute to appreciate the beautiful shop front. Selling a great range of clothing and footwear for both men and women. Specialising in country clothing and stocking leading brands such as Barbour, Harris Tweed, Timberland and Gant. The atmosphere is quirky and relaxed…

O & C Butcher - traditional outfitter with a quirky twist — A traditional outfitter with a quirky twist. O & C Butcher

For opening times and more details contact: www.ocbutcher.co.uk

Woodbridge

10 Church St – oh my this shop may have a small foot print, but it throws a massive punch. Jonah and Zasko source an eclectic mix of ever changing products from Europe and beyond. Unique decorative objects, antique country furniture, mirrors, lighting and vintage pieces sit alongside contemporary and classic home wares, ceramics and beautiful artwork.

10 Church St - an eclectic mix of ever changing products from Europe and beyond. Unique decorative objects, antique country furniture, mirrors, lighting and vintage pieces sit alongside contemporary and classic home wares, ceramics and beautiful artwork. — 10 Church St – an eclectic mix of ever changing products from Europe and beyond. Unique decorative objects, antique country furniture, mirrors, lighting and vintage pieces sit alongside contemporary and classic home wares, ceramics and beautiful artwork.

For opening times and more details contact: www.10churchstreet.com

Vanil – beautiful home wares, bags, jewellery, stationery and accessories from leading Swedish brands including: Ceannis, Pappelina, Sägan and Rie Ellise Larsen. You will see that Keep Cottage takes inspiration from Vanil.

Vanil, at 17 Church Street, brings a touch of Scandinavia to Woodbridge.

For opening times and more details contact: www.vanil.co.uk