The Rowan Centre
The Rowan Centre is a small private practice run by Kate Simpson and Steve Fawdry. We are located in Leiston on the east coast of the UK. This area is known as the Suffolk Heritage Coast
The Rowan Centre
18 Waterloo Avenue
Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4HE
0845 900 5765
www.therowancentre.com
Location
How to find us
Travelling south on the A12 take the B1122
at Yoxford to Leiston.
Going north on the A12 take the A1094 towards Aldeburgh. After 3 miles turn left
on to the
B1099 to Leiston.
Once in Leiston you will come to a set of traffic lights at a crossroads by the White Horse Hotel.
Take the turning for Saxmundham. We are the second house on the right, 200m along
Waterloo Avenue.
The house has an open white porch.
Leiston Town Map
Leiston
Leiston has a cinema, swimming pool, shops, pubs and various choices for eating out. Places to visit include the 14th century remains of Leiston Abbey
and the Long Shop Museum, which provides a fascinating insight into the 250-year old engineering history of Richard Garrett, and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first female
doctor in the UK.
(picture, Leiston abbey)
Nearby
The picturesque seaside
towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh are close by and offer a
variety of shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants, as well as
lovely walks by the sea. Snape Maltings is close by too.
Minsmere, the RSPBs flagship nature reserve is only 2 miles away
and the National Trusts’ Coastguard Cottages and cafe can be
reached via road or gentle walking through Dunwich forest and
heath.
(picture, Shell sculpture on the beach at
Aldeburgh)
Taxis Trains
Our nearest station is Saxmundham.
London Liverpool Street to Saxmundham
5702332 is two hours.
National Rail enquiries is 0845 748 4950
and the website is www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Cheap single tickets can be purchased well in advance by calling 0845 6007245
A 2 B Cars 01728 832202 or 07951 291413
Henderson Taxis 01728 830101 or 0771 5702332
Swift Cars 01728 602986
Saxmundham to Leiston costs between £7
and £9 each way
A2B are the cheapest
Guesthouses / B&B Accommodation
Home from Home, Leiston
Lisa Sharpstone
01728 833333 :
07956 937099
info@homefromhomeguesthouse.co.uk
www.homefromhomeguesthouse.co.uk
This newly refurbished 3 star guesthouse is located just 100m along the road and is comfortable, clean and bright with lovely furnishings and very good facilities. All rooms have different en suite options £30 - £70 per night.
Lavender Blue, Leiston
Jenni and Bill Fleetwood
01728 830461
jennifleetwood@gmail.com
http://www.aboutbritain.com/
bed-and-breakfasts/bed-and-breakfast3984.asp
Double and twin room with shared modern bathroom. £35 - £60 p/night. Closed Jan-Mar.
Field End Guest House, Leiston
Herbert Wood
01728 833527
07946 287451
herbert@herbertwood.wanadoo.co.uk
www.fieldendbedandbreakfast.co.uk
A large, comfortable Edwardian house. Double, twin, family and single rooms, en suites and some shared facilities. £30 - £85 p/night. Self-catering cottages are also available.
Kelsale Place, Kelsale
Fiona & Paul Roach
01728 604894
enquiries@bedandbreakfast-suffolk.co.uk
www.bedandbreakfast-suffolk.co.uk
Sympathetically restored, large Victorian country house in its own parkland. Two double rooms (one with en suite) and one single room. £35 - £70 p/night.
The Old School, Friston
Derek Turner and Nina Parkinson
01728 688173
fristonoldschool@btinternet.com
www.fristonoldschool.co.uk
Comfortable and refurbished to a high standard with country views. Double and twin rooms, all en suite. £72 p/night for two or more nights. Single occupancy £65.
The Westleton Crown, Westleton
01728 648777
info@westletoncrown.co.uk
www.westletoncrown.co.uk
This exceptional 12th century traditional coaching inn, retains the character and rustic charm of its heritage but with added sophistication and comforts of modern living. You can eat in the bar or restaurant. All 34 bedrooms have en suites. £60 - £185 p/night
Laurel House, Aldeburgh
Cristina and Damian Risdon
01728 452775
info@laurel-house.net
www.laurel-house.net
A sensitively restored Victorian town house in a quiet position close to Aldeburgh town centre. A double and twin room each with private bathrooms. £75 - 85 p/night.
Self-catering accommodation
The Retreat, Leiston
0845 268 1632
http://cottage.reservations.co.uk/cottage_24247.html
A well presented one bedroom cottage which sleeps two people. A mid-week 3 / 4 night stay costs between £188 and £348.
Alexanders Cottage, Leiston
0845 268 1632 http://cottage.reservations.co.uk/cottage_24267.html
Situated in a quiet lane this cosy cottage sleeps six people in 3 bedrooms. A mid-week 3 / 4 night stay costs between £255 - £585.
The Owd Bookies, Leiston
0845 268 1632 http://cottage.reservations.co.uk/cottage_24678.html
A delightful detached cottage located in the centre of Leiston. Double and twin room with shared bathroom and separate toilet. A mid-week 3 / 4 night stay costs between £224 - £444.
More self-catering websites….
www.fieldendbedandbreakfast.co.uk
www.selfcatering-directory.co.uk
www.suffolk-secrets.co.uk
www.suffolkcottageholidays.com
www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk/tourism
Cakes and Ale Caravan Site, Leiston
Ginny Rouse
01728 831655
cakesandalepark@gmail.com
www.cakesandale.net
Reasonably priced luxury chalets, each with two bedrooms, fitted kitchen and bathroom. The site has a good range of facilities and is located just one mile away. Outside of peak season (Jul/Aug), £200 - £300 for a 4 night stay.
Abbey View Lodges, Leiston
Annette Stalley
01728 831128
info@abbeyviewlodges.co.uk
www.abbeyviewlodges.co.uk
A small, peaceful site offering comfortable and well equipped luxury lodges, not far from Leiston Abbey. All lodges have hot tubs and most have saunas. One lodge is equipped for wheelchair users. Outside of peak season (Jul/Aug) £280 - £545 for a 4 night stay
Carlton Meres Country Park,
Saxmundham
0844 847 1354 (Hoseasons)
www.carltonmerescountrypark.com
Reasonably priced mobile homes and lodges in a picturesque setting with excellent facilities. £105 - £230 for a 4 night stay.
