Lavender House, Aldeburgh

4.1★

8 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

10 Customer Review(s)

Michael
November 2024

“Stayed in Aldeburgh many times, often on Crabbe Path, so a bit concerned about the location but it was perfect.”

Really quiet and convenient.. Like everywhere in Aldeburgh off road parking can be an issue but we had none, precious little you could do about it anyway.

Really quiet and convenient.. Like everywhere in Aldeburgh off road parking can be an issue but we had none, precious little you could do about it anyway.

- Michael, November 2024
Birgit September 2024

“We enjoyed our stay at Lavender House but have to agree with previous visitors that the beds are too small and the mattresses should be replaced.”

However, when looking at the description of the house again, no measurements of the size of beds are given ( many other agencies provide this information ). So we should have asked. We missed the coffee machine which are in the pictures as well as the handshower in the bathroom. That was positively misleading. Everything else was nice and clean.

- Birgit, September 2024
Jolyon August 2024

“Overall Lavender House provided us with a good base for our holiday with well appointed facilities and plenty of space.”

On arrival there was a strong smell of paint in the kitchen.It looked like the ceiling had been recently painted with evidence of roller spray and splashes on the units, fittings and floor around the room. It also looked like only one part of the room had been done as the other part looked very tired. We felt that the bed linen, particularly the duvets were in need of updating and the towels were also showing signs of use with some being stained. If this is a matter for the linen company then it should be addressed. There were a number of maintenance issues, blinds not working, curtain poles bent out of line and toilet flush handles missing parts and falling off. I managed to repair one blind and reposition the curtain pole but this should be addressed by the letting agent not the guest! There is a shed which guests don’t have access too so we couldn’t store our bikes securely (this could easily be achieved) and the understairs cupboard is full of paint pots which could easily be moved to the shed to give guests more space for storage. We ended up having cycling’s helmets and picnic blankets oiled up in corners of the house rather than stowed away. Lavender House was a great house for our holiday and our friends have rebooked for next year already. With as very small amount of effort this could be an excellent place, please make it so for our next visit!

- Jolyon, August 2024
Anne August 2024

“Our second stay here.”

Very clean, some small repairs needed and handled with owner. Dining chairs very noisy to move, maybe use shields on chair legs? Also very hard if sitting for any length of time. Garden well maintained. Grandsons loved pool table in bedroom!

- Anne, August 2024
Jeremy July 2024

“Nice house lovely location,bed in front master is too small.”

- Jeremy, July 2024
Tracey May 2024

“It is such a shame as the house is lovely, well positioned, and tasteful decoration.”

However, the beds particularly the main bedroom with en-suite were awful, such a small bed, mattress has had a lot of wear & tare or just a cheap one, my husband & I didn’t get one good nights sleep whilst we were there, we even tried the other room, & got to the point we were going to try the bunk beds, but came home a day early to get some sleep, Plus, other than the cupboard on the landing nowhere to hang your clothes. So disappointed because it could be the perfect house. We stay in aldeburgh every year for a couple of weeks & more & lavender house was lovely but the most disappointing.

- Tracey, May 2024
Tim August 2023

“Just returned from 5 very happy and comfortable days at Lavender House.”

Ideal for two families over the carnival weekend. Thank you

- Tim, August 2023
Val August 2023

“Lovely house.”

Very comfortable lounge furnishings especially the leather chair which I claimed! The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you would expect in your own home. The various food stuffs in the cupboard was a nice touch.A lovely big table should the house have more guests. The beds were very comfortable and lots of pillows and cushions available if you needed them. My only observation would be no hanging place for clothes in the main bedrooms. A rack of pegs with hangers would be easy to put up and solve the problem. A very practical garden with a good sized table and comfortable chairs plus space to kick a ball for my grandson’s. The BBQ was a good addition although we didn’t use it. All in all it felt very home from home and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend.

- Val, August 2023
Rebecca May 2023

“4th stay at Lavender House, just as lovely as previous stays.”

No complaints, we had a lovely time :)

- Rebecca, May 2023

Lovely to hear. Thank you very much. Property Owner
Mary October 2022

“Another wonderful stay at Lavender House.”

There’s so much space for everyone, and the location is perfect! The house had everything we needed, whatever the weather.

- Mary, October 2022

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 2 x children’s bunk
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen/diner
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Sitting room with open fire
Gas central heating with open fire
Rangemaster oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Flat-screen TV with FreeView, DVD/CD player, iPod docking station, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
A travel cot and highchair are available on request
Unallocated roadside parking
Gardens with lawns, patio, patio furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.5 miles
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking

The property

Lavender House is a beautiful self-catering Aldeburgh holiday cottage has three bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, and an additional bathroom. There are two double bedrooms and a large third bedroom with two sets of bunk beds which are ideal for children. Downstairs there's an open plan kitchen/dining room and a large living room with an open fire. A stable door leads out to a large back garden. Ground Floor The front door leads into a hallway with doors to the living room, kitchen/dining room, and stairs to the second floor. Flooring throughout the ground floor is hard, with traditional wooden floorboards except in the kitchen which is tiled. Living Room A large living room with an open fire and bags of light streaming in through the big south-facing bay window with window seat and north-facing sash window. There's ample seating with two sofas in addition to the window seat, a matching armchair. The room is tastefully furnished with original floorboards and rugs. Shelves are heaving with books and games for your entertainment, plus a TV, a Freeview digital box, and DVD/CD player. Kitchen/Dining Room This generously sized room is cleverly divided with kitchen units at one end and a dining area with a big pine table and seating for eight. The open plan kitchen has a Smeg range cooker, dishwasher, fridge, microwave and a washing machine, plus a separate drinks fridge and a high chair for children. The stable door opening into the large back garden makes it really convenient to eat in the sea air in good weather. Cloakroom Back in the hallway, there's a cloakroom with a w.c. and a washbasin. First Floor Bedroom One A double bedroom with a wooden painted bed, 2 chests of drawers, varnished floorboards, and a rug. Hanging space for clothes is provided in a large cupboard on the landing. En-Suite Lovely light shower room with a large built-in cubicle housing a rain shower in addition to the WC, washbasin with a heated towel rail. Bedroom Two Sitting quietly at the back, this double bedroom has a wooden double bed, chest of drawers, bedside tables, an original feature fireplace, and a large sash window. There is ample space for hanging clothes in a large cupboard on the landing. Bedroom Three Overlooking the garden, this children's room has two sets of child-size bunk beds (sleeps four), and games including table football and a mini snooker table. There's a wardrobe, bedside tables, carpet and original fireplace (not in use). Bathroom This room has a bath with a rain shower over, a hand basin, w.c. and a chrome heated towel rail. Outside There is a generous-sized lawned garden, patio, and garden furniture. The garden is fully enclosed (other than a very small gap underneath the gate, which owners of very small dogs might want to be aware of), with a mid-height metal gate with a catch (but no lock). On-road parking can usually be found on Park Lane at the front of the house.

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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: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers. Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking. Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Stayed in Aldeburgh many times, often on Crabbe Path, so a bit concerned about the location but it was perfect.”

“We enjoyed our stay at Lavender House but have to agree with previous visitors that the beds are too small and the mattresses should be replaced.”

“Overall Lavender House provided us with a good base for our holiday with well appointed facilities and plenty of space.”

“Our second stay here.”

“Nice house lovely location,bed in front master is too small.”

“It is such a shame as the house is lovely, well positioned, and tasteful decoration.”

“Just returned from 5 very happy and comfortable days at Lavender House.”

“Lovely house.”