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Suffolk holiday cottage rental accommodation
1 South Cottages, The Dunes, Thorpeness
Sleeps 2-4
"Recommended by The Guardian newspaper, a stunning one bedroom beach cottage with optional guest annex"
A delightful, light and airy one bedroom period cottage which can be booked with or without a separate contemporary guest annex situated very close to the beach in Thorpeness, overlooking the famous Meare boating lake. It is ideal for couples requiring stylish accommodation in this very popular village.
The accommodation in the main cottage:
The living room has beautiful views across The Meare and has two leather sofas, natural coir carpet, flat screen TV, Sky freesat, and DVD/CD player.
In the kitchen/diner there's a beautiful handmade kitchen with a Smeg range cooker, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and a dining table to seat four people.
The cottage's original stairs (a little steep and narrow) from the kitchen lead up to:
Bedroom 1 with a handmade oak king size bed and natural coir flooring and two windows, one of which has lovely views of The Meare and the other a glimpse of the sea.
Bathroom 1 is a large family bathroom with a magnificent freestanding bath, separate shower, sink and w.c. Outside is a patio over which there is access to two further cottages.
At the rear of the patio is a separate annex building which has a double bedroom and wet room. This can be booked in addition to the main cottage for a supplement of just 30% of the rental price for the main cottage.
Bedroom 2 with a bespoke double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside tables, a natural coir carpet and window looking onto the patio.
Bathroom 2 has a contemporary wet-room with a large tiled shower, sink and w.c.
The entrance hallway in the Annex has a wall cupboard which houses a washing machine and freezer.
Outside:
There are patios to the front and rear of the cottage with an outdoor table and chairs to seat four. The front patio has pretty views across Thorpeness Meare. There is a right of access over the back patio to the back garden of a neighbouring cottage. Across the road from the cottage you’ll find The Beach House café/restaurant and The Meare café. On road parking is usually available either on the road outside the cottage or around the corner on the beach road near the Thorpeness Country Club.
Here’s a heart warming true story about a fisherman who lived at 1 South Cottages during World War 1:
http://www.blog.bestofsuffolk.co.uk/2010/02/message-in-bottle-heart-warming-story.html
About the area
Thorpeness is a mile and a half along the beach from Aldeburgh and is a charming holiday village largely designed by the Scottish playwright and barrister Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie a century ago. He decided to create an idyllic model seaside village, inspired by the writings of JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan.
The village has a Meare (local for lake) and its several miles of shallow water can be explored in the summer time by rowing boat. A short walk from the cottage is the Thorpeness Country Club and here the tennis courts and games rooms are often available during half term holidays as well as the summer months.
Also close by is the Thorpeness heathland golf course. The area is ideal for cycling and walking, both along the coast and inland countryside. It's a short walk to the famous 'House in the Clouds' and Thorpeness windmill, both close to the Meare. There are a number of shops and eateries including The Dolphin Inn, and a popular café next to the Meare (opening times vary according to the time of year).
What's included?
All prices include bed linen, towels, gas and electricity plus a welcome bottle of wine and biscuits to help you get your break off to a relaxing start. The property is equipped with gas central heating throughout, flat-screen TV, Sky freesat, DVD/CD player, Smeg range cooker with extractor fan, fridge, freezer, slimline dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, and BBQ. A travel cot and a high chair are available.
Restrictions and notes:
Sorry no smoking, pets or unaccompanied teenagers permitted at this property.
Because one of the bedrooms is in a separate annexe it may not be suitable for young children.
Tariff
£370 - £690 for a week stay. The additional bedroom and wet room in the guest annex can be booked for a supplement of just 30% of the rental price for the main cottage – you will be given the option to do this when you book online. Shorter breaks are available when there is late availability - please check the online calendar for details.
How to book this property
1. Check availability and price by clicking here. Move your mouse pointer over one of the underlined dates to reveal the prices for breaks starting on that date.
2. Make a provisional booking by clicking on your arrival date, then click on your departure date. You will then be prompted to fill out a booking form. Only dates that are underlined can be selected as arrival and departure dates. For enquiries about other dates please email or call us.
3. How to pay. When you have filled out your booking form you can choose to pay online by credit or debit card or send a cheque. A 25% deposit is requested at the time of your booking. The balance and a £100 returnable good housekeeping deposit (subject to terms and conditions) are due six weeks before your holiday commences. Please note there is a 1.5% charge for credit card payments. There is no charge for debit card or cheque payments.
4. More information about making a booking is available by clicking here
For all other enquiries please either email bookings@bestofsuffolk.co.uk or call us on 01728 638962.
"We love the corner position of the cottage – the light and views are amazing – and the colours used are great. We may end up working our way around the entire “Best of Suffolk” repertoire!”
email: bookings@bestofsuffolk.co.uk or call: 01728 638962 and click here to join our mailing list.