On the picturesque Shotley peninsular, Holbrook stands in the middle, between the banks of the Stour and Orwell rivers.

The village has many footpaths which cover field, farm and lakeside walks.

With a population of around 3000 people, the village is a quiet rural Suffolk retreat, which hosts events for the wider community in the form of Fetes, Sponsored Events and various sporting activities based in and around the Village Hall.

The village has a park incorporating football pitches, children's play area and a basketball court.

As can be expected from most U.K. villages, the village is home to a number of businesses covering many different requirements, from craftsmanship to printing.

The facilities are very good for such a village with a Post Office, Newsagents & Co-operative Convenience store.

The village has two public houses "The Compasses" and "The Swan", offers visitors and residents alike, food and drink, with indoor and outdoor seating.