Seashells, Aldeburgh

4.6★

8 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

13 Customer Review(s)

Tim
August 2024

“Lovely house in a great location with easy, quick access to the town and beach.”

Very comfortable stay which could be improved with better quality beds. Otherwise a great house in a great location.

Very comfortable stay which could be improved with better quality beds. Otherwise a great house in a great location.

- Tim, August 2024

Thank you for your comments although we are disappointed by the first negative feedback on the quality of the beds, all are the beds are John Lewis premium range and we have recently replaced three of the single mattresses again with premium specification. Property Owner
Guy June 2024

“Lovely property just a long walk in to town after a round of golf”

- Guy, June 2024
Charlotte June 2024

“Beautiful property in a perfect location.”

The house is immaculate and we were very impressed overall. We will definitely be returning!

- Charlotte, June 2024

Thank you for your kind comments and look forward to you booking again. Property Owner
Elaine November 2023

“This is a lovely house that we have visited many times.”

The 5 bedrooms precisely meet our needs. The house is warm and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. One minor point, we spent more time on this visit sat on the sofas in the kitchen/living room. A coffee table here would have been useful so that we didn't put mugs on the floor. Thanks

- Elaine, November 2023

Thanks for your positive feedback - we have now added a coffee table in both the lounge and the kitchen / living area Property Owner
Bob & Pamela September 2023

“Excellent seaside ‘cottage’, beautifully decorated and furnished.”

Fully stocked with the necessities to get straight into the holiday. Sheltered, sunny, private garden. We will return Bob and Pam

- Bob & Pamela, September 2023

Thank you for your kind comments and look forward to you booking again. Property Owner
David September 2023

“We love this property, we want to live here .”

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- David, September 2023

Thank you for your kind comments and look forward to you booking again. Property Owner
Anthony August 2023

“We were disappointed with the cleanliness of the downstairs floors, which were very dirty.”

The response from BOS was good, but not a good start. Some pots, oven trays and utensils were left dirty/greasy from previous occupants. Again, the owner sent new trays right away, but not a good start to have to wash up before we started preparing a family meal. Finally, the toilet in the ground floor and master bedroom in floor 2 take an age for the cistern to refill. A maintenance man fixed the en suite, but the ground floor bathroom needs attention also. Outside of the property, we felt all bushes and shrubs needed a cutback and were overgrown. We are repeat bookers with BOS and want a luxury holiday home when we are in holiday. This holiday has left us looking at different options for next year I am afraid.

- Anthony, August 2023

This has been the first cleanliness complaint and lowest score we have received in many years of owning the property and for that we can only apologise. We do endeavour to provide a luxury experience as this is our family holiday home. Our cleaning company attended as soon as the issue was raised and cleaned the floor area in question. It is incumbent on guests to leave pots and pans clean or in the dishwasher and again as soon as this issue was highlighted new baking trays were delivered within 24 hours. Regarding the cisterns our plumber has attended the property and all cisterns fill within one minute, the filling siphon on the ground floor cistern has been replaced as it was the slowest. Bushes and shrubs are regularly maintained and the next garden trim is at the end of this month. Property Owner
Anthony May 2023

“A beautiful house.”

We were very sad to leave. Very well equipped and great location. Our only comments would be the lack of storage space in the bedrooms and no communal shower. But we will definitely be coming back again.

- Anthony, May 2023
Elaine April 2023

“Seashells was a fantastic holiday home with everything you could want to make your stay as comfortable as possible.”

The house itself was spotlessly clean and everything had been thought of by the owners. The location was fab, a 5 minute walk to the beach and Aldeburgh town. Would definitely recommend and will return.

- Elaine, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments and look forward to you booking again. Property Owner
Dean December 2022

“Beautiful and spacious house.”

Plenty of room for all 7 (and our dog) of us that stayed. We came away for my best friends 10th wedding anniversary that was on NY Eve. Had a great time in Aldeburgh itself but spent almost all of the break within the four walls of Seashells. A lovely house and we were very happy with our choice. Highly recommended.

- Dean, December 2022
Jacqueline December 2022

“It was a great place to stay for us all, if I had to criticise anything it would be the oven and the appliances are looking a bit tired the dishwasher door no longer remains open and the fridges are broken in places.”

Cooking for 7 adults was a stretch because the small oven didn’t have many trays or dishes that fitted. My daughter in law was the chef and she found it a difficult thing to juggle for Christmas lunch.

- Jacqueline, December 2022
Rachel November 2022

“Great place to stay, beautiful home, well equipped with plenty of space.”

Only downside is the parking for only one car but we did manage to park further down the road.

- Rachel, November 2022

Thank you for your kind comments. The property can actually accommodate one car parked on the drive and one car parked carefully on the path by the wall in front of the property, ensuring it does not block our neighbours drive. Property Owner
Mark September 2022

“Superb house with perfect facilities and thank you very much for allowing my pet to stay.”

- Mark, September 2022

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Summary

Set over three stories
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, balcony and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single, 1 x second-floor single
Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
separate sitting room with gas fire
Gas heating and gas fire
Gas oven, gas hob, microwave, 2 x fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, toaster, coffee machine, kettle
3 x Smart TV, Freeview, BT TV, DVD player, 3 x DAB radio, PlayStation 3 and games, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available
Off-road parking for 1 car
Enclosed garden with patio, furniture and mature shrubs
Two well behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.5 miles
Note: Some steps to access outdoor sitting area
Note: If you wish to bring a dog, it must be mentioned at the time of booking
Note: This property only accepts an arrival on a Monday or a Friday

The property

The kitchen is very well appointed with bespoke painted units and granite and oak worktops. The dining area has seating for eight guests, with a lounge area featuring two three-seater sofas and a large wall mounted Internet enabled, smart TV. This looks out onto the suntrap garden which has additional seating at a table for six, with further external seating on a corner sofa with a table and stools. A cosy separate living room with gas fire and TV is also situated on the ground floor. The first floor has a single room, a twin room and a large double (king size bed) with en-suite bathroom. The double on this floor has french doors opening onto a balcony. On this floor is also a shared bathroom. Upstairs is a second large double (king size) bedroom with en-suite bath and shower room. This double room enjoys stunning views of the coast all the way up to Thorpeness. There is also a smaller single bedroom on this floor. The property benefits from BT Halo Fibre Internet and BT Whole Home WiFi throughout. Ground Floor Enter into the hallway which has plenty of space to hang your hats and coats, the central hallway leads off into the main living room as well as the kitchen and dining room. The ground floor also benefits from underfloor heating. Cloakroom The cloakroom has a W.C. and handbasin. Living Room The large living room has lots of soft furnishing for all guests to relax and enjoy watching the 37 inch flat screen Internet enabled TV with Freeview HD, BT TV, Playstation 3 and DVD player. The furnishings comprise two sofas and two armchairs. There is a gas fire to keep nice and warm and the bay window lets in plenty of light. Kitchen/Dining Room/Lounge area This bright and airy open-plan space is a great room in which to enjoy dining, prepare meals and be sociable while you do it! The dining table has seating for eight. The kitchen has a range oven with gas hob, Microwave, Dualit toaster, Nespresso coffee maker, kettle, two fridges, freezer and dishwasher. There is a lounge seating area with two three seater sofas and a wall mounted 55” smart TV with Freeview and Internet. First Floor Master One The master king-size bedroom on this floor is a luxurious place to relax with windows to the front and rear of the house, benefiting from sunlight all day long. There are built-in wardrobes for hanging storage. This room has a 32" flat-screen TV with FreeSat, french windows opening onto a balcony, a great spot to enjoy peace and quiet and some sea air. Bedroom One On the first floor is this large single bedroom, with hanging space for clothes, a colourful writing desk and shutters to the window. Bedroom Two This generous twin room has two single beds and plenty of space. The bay window lets in lots of light and has shutters. There is a built-in double wardrobe for hanging storage and a chest of drawers. Bathroom The shared bathroom on this floor has a bath, a W.C., hand basin and heated towel rail. En-Suite The en-suite to the double room has a shower, heated towel rail, W.C. and Hand Basin Second Floor Bedroom Three Upstairs on the second floor is this smaller single room, with a low ceilinged doorway, it's a great bolt-hole right at the top of the house. There is hanging space for clothes as well as a writing desk and chair. Master Two The large king-size bedroom on this floor is seaside themed and also has windows to both sides of the house with shutters. From this room you have a stunning view of the sea and coast all the way up to Thorpeness. En-Suite The en-suite bathroom has a bath with a shower over the top, a W.C. and a handbasin. Outside The walled garden and patio area is up a few steps and is a real sun trap, giving you a great space to drink and dine al-fresco or even just enjoy a book surrounded by the beautiful plants and shrubs. Off-road parking is available for one car on the drive, close to the front door. Additional Accommodation Seashells sits just five doors away from Nutmeg with accommodation for a further seven guests – ideal for additional family and friends; so please get in touch if you'd like further information or would like to make a booking.

Floorplans

Floorplan

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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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 to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking.
Note: Some steps to access outdoor sitting area.
Note: No unaccompanied teenagers permitted at the property
Note: This property only accepts an arrival on a Monday or a Friday.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely house in a great location with easy, quick access to the town and beach.”

“Lovely property just a long walk in to town after a round of golf”

“Beautiful property in a perfect location.”

“This is a lovely house that we have visited many times.”

“Excellent seaside ‘cottage’, beautifully decorated and furnished.”

“We love this property, we want to live here .”

“We were disappointed with the cleanliness of the downstairs floors, which were very dirty.”

“A beautiful house.”

“Seashells was a fantastic holiday home with everything you could want to make your stay as comfortable as possible.”

“Beautiful and spacious house.”

“It was a great place to stay for us all, if I had to criticise anything it would be the oven and the appliances are looking a bit tired the dishwasher door no longer remains open and the fridges are broken in places.”