The small village of Thorpeness has a fascinating history

The small village of Thorpeness with its fascinating history is definitely worth a visit. In 1910 Stuart Ogilvie bought the hamlet and transformed it into a private fantasy holiday village with pretty mock Tudor houses, a Country Club with tennis courts, a swimming pool, clubhouse and golf club.

The shallow Meare in the centre of the village is also a popular attraction with rowing boats for hire and a shop and tearoom - notice as you glide around the Meare the references to Peter Pan - a nod to JM Barrie who was a friend of the Ogilvie family. Also home to the ‘House in the Clouds’ which is in fact an old water tower, now converted into fancy holiday accommodation. The Dolphin Pub in the centre of town is great for a drink out in the sunny beer garden and of course a walk to the beautiful single beach is a must.