Lavender Cottage, Aldeburgh

3.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

12 Customer Review(s)

Madelaine
October 2024

“The cottage is lovely and very relaxing.”

Very quiet, peaceful, close to the beach and all the town’s shops and amenities. A perfect location and a delightful cottage. A couple of lightbulbs needed replacing and the extractor didn’t work in the bathroom but I’m sure they are aware of it.

Very quiet, peaceful, close to the beach and all the town’s shops and amenities. A perfect location and a delightful cottage. A couple of lightbulbs needed replacing and the extractor didn’t work in the bathroom but I’m sure they are aware of it.

- Madelaine, October 2024
Simon August 2024

“A lovely cottage, great location, nice space in the garden and useful furniture, when not out, we spent a lot of time there.”

Dog friendly, just no grass for them to use. Two things let it down a little, the dish washer not working, we had to wash some items before use. How clean the venue was, not terrible just not as clean as we would have expected.

- Simon, August 2024
Rachel August 2024

“The property was in an excellent location enabling easy access to shops and beach.”

The charming character of the property was let down by the shabby appearance of the garden. It stated in the booklet (at the property) that the house has a gardener, however this was not evident from the display of weeds and general neglect. Care and attention would make this charming property much better. It could do will an exterior paint and clean as well as maintance on the garden. The fan in the bathroom does not work as well as some of the lighting in the kitchen. Lavender cottage has so much to offer and feels very cosy. At the moment it feels tired and unloved which was disappointing and could be easily be solved.

- Rachel, August 2024
Sarah July 2024

“My only negative was that two toilet rolls was not enough!”

We were in a town we didn’t know and ran out when no shops were not open which was distressing. I do imagine a rental to provide something which is such a necessity. Whoever it was that took my call and rescued my bag which I stupidly left behind was lovely and helpful so top marks for being lovely humans!

- Sarah, July 2024
Nicholas John May 2024

“We had a super stay and the cottsge is lovely and great location.”

Sadly the garden needs some TLC. Lots of weeds and very untidy. When it's nice weather garden is nice place to sit and relax. Sykes cottages appear to always have gardens that are unkempt. 3rd time booking via Sykes and garden always a let down. Need to ensure gardens are better for your guests please.

- Nicholas John, May 2024
Rachel March 2024

“Lovely cottage in a great position close to shops and restaurants for a slightly out of season visit.”

The cottage was characterful and had a warmth and charm. Whilst the inside was well equipped, clean and cosy it is a little let down by the outside which could be benefit was a little TLC.. a clean of windows and maintenance of drains.

- Rachel, March 2024
Geoff December 2023

“We had a splendid stay over Christmas.”

Very comfortable and warm, so much so that we only used the fireplace once (and I had worried about getting enough wood - the Co -op does stock bags). Very well situated and cozier than the photographs suggest. Only a short walk to the beach to admire the sea or to the pub to admire the beer. Would recommend and consider going again. Many thanks to the caretakers.

- Geoff, December 2023
Jean September 2023

“We've stayed here lots of times main bedroom is great smaller bedroom can be a ...”

We've stayed here lots of times main bedroom is great smaller bedroom can be a little noisy if someone staying next door having a garden is great as the weather was beautiful close to amenities in town and nice walks for the dog

- Jean, September 2023
Michael August 2023

“The floors had not been vacuumed(note on hoover in cupboard saying end missing), lots of bits on sofas, cooker had not been cleaned, bits of food on hob and on grill).”

Outside windows dirty and covered in cobwebs.Sills between double glazing full of dead insects and grime. No lightbulb in lamp on right side of double bed and double socket below not working at all. Large pieces of plaster missing below radiator in sitting room. In garden climbers had been cut but cuttings not removed. Lovely old house but as others have commented in need of a deep clean and updated maintenance

- Michael, August 2023
Patricia August 2023

“Lavender Cottage is a beautiful old building.”

The sitting room has lots of room for four people and the house is in a great location. The bedrooms are bright and spacious. As you would expect from a 17c building, it is quirky and you have to expect things like the internal doors not shutting and getting used to ducking your head to avoid the low beams. The kitchen is very well equipped and the bed linen and bath towels were crisp and clean. Sadly though this property was very let down by; * the garden which was a big disappointment as it clearly has not been cared for at all. The shrubs in the pots at the end of the garden were dead. The plants were all very over grown particularly a every vicious old rose bush, the beautiful apple tree is so low and over grown that you have to stoop to walk up the garden. To the left of the back door was a pile of discarded and dirty carpet. For want of a days hard work this could all be improved and would make a huge difference to the quality and enjoyment of staying there. * the house is in need of a deep clean, the windows most particularly which had dirt, cobwebs etc between the external windows and double glazing in the sitting room. * the bathroom had received a good “between tenants” clean but again it needs a deal clean in all of the floors corners etc.

- Patricia, August 2023
Deirdre December 2022

“3 night stay in Lavender Cottage over New Year 2022.”

We expected the interiors to be quite basic and they were...partly in keeping with the 'higgledy-piggledy' nature of the 16th Century cottage, but it did feel pretty sparse and not very 'loved'. The highlight of the whole house was the stove/fireplace which gave a lovely centre to the living space and was why we chose the cottage over another similarly priced one in the town.

- Deirdre, December 2022
Catherine November 2022

“Very nice cottage , comfortable and well equipped, there was a problem with the heating did not come on at 7am had to fiddle about for an hour to get it going.”

- Catherine, November 2022

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating and woodburning stove
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with FreeView, DVD player, iPod docking station, Nintendo Wii, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
A travel cot is available on request at time of booking
Two short stay parking available opposite property while uploading with unallocated roadside parking available nearby
Raised patio garden, patio furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome downstairs
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
Note: In-keeping with the age of the property there are steep stairs and uneven floors so please bear this in mind when booking
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking
Note: There are low doorways in places.

The property

Dating back to the 17th century, and one of the oldest properties in the town, Lavender Cottage in Aldeburgh offers guests traditional accommodation in the ideal location for a family holiday. On the ground floor there’s a large living room with a wood-burning stove, a dining room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms (a king and a twin). At the back there is a raised patio garden. The front door leads into a small hallway and doors to the living room and dining room. Living Room At the heart of this room is a wood-burning stove in a large inglenook fireplace to keep you warm and cosy on cooler nights. There are two leather two-seater sofas and a tub chair, a large coffee table, a TV with Freeview channels and DVD player, a Nintendo Wii and an iPod docking station. Dining Room This has an iron and glass-topped table and four chairs with high backs. The kitchen is reached through the dining room. Kitchen There’s a stainless steel fronted gas hob and electric oven, slimline dishwasher, washing machine, and a freestanding Smeg fridge-freezer. Lobby The kitchen leads to a small lobby with access to the back door and bathroom. Bathroom There’s a bath with a shower over it, a w.c. and a hand basin. First Floor Winding stairs from the hallway by the front door lead up to a small landing and doors to the two bedrooms. Bedroom One This large and unusual bedroom has high, beamed sloping ceilings and an original brick fireplace (not in use) that give the room a dramatic effect. There’s a king-size oak sleigh bed and bedside tables, plus a wardrobe and chest of drawers with both drawers and hanging space. The gas boiler is located in this bedroom. Bedroom Two This has twin beds, a chest of drawers and hooks on the walls with coat hangers. Outside There’s a raised patio garden at the rear of the property reached by a flight of steps from the back door. A table and 4 chairs make outside dining possible.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

ALDEBURGH

Thorpeness 2.1 miles; Saxmundham 7.2 miles.

The popular, vibrant seaside town of Aldeburgh is famous for its culture, traditional feel and one of the best fish and chip shops in the country! Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings are home to one of the world’s greatest music festivals and has been named as one of the top 50 places to live in Britain. Crag Path runs along the seafront dividing the beautiful pebbly beach from the unspoilt pastel-coloured seafront properties and the town. The beach is a popular place for groups and couples to enjoy the wonderful fish and chips throughout the summer months. The town is steeped in history and has become a wonderful town for shopping with a good mixture of independent and chain stores to enjoy. The town also offers a good selection of pubs and restaurants or why not buy some freshly caught fish from the huts on the seafront and cook up your own feast at home. For those wishing for a more action-packed holiday there is excellent walking, cycling, sailing and golf at Aldeburgh. Growing in popularity you will want to return to Aldeburgh again and again!

Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking. Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers. Note: In-keeping with the age of the property there are steep stairs and uneven floors so please bear this in mind when booking. Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage is lovely and very relaxing.”

“A lovely cottage, great location, nice space in the garden and useful furniture, when not out, we spent a lot of time there.”

“The property was in an excellent location enabling easy access to shops and beach.”

“My only negative was that two toilet rolls was not enough!”

“We had a super stay and the cottsge is lovely and great location.”

“Lovely cottage in a great position close to shops and restaurants for a slightly out of season visit.”

“We had a splendid stay over Christmas.”

“We've stayed here lots of times main bedroom is great smaller bedroom can be a ...”

“The floors had not been vacuumed(note on hoover in cupboard saying end missing), lots of bits on sofas, cooker had not been cleaned, bits of food on hob and on grill).”

“Lavender Cottage is a beautiful old building.”