Shell Cottage, Aldeburgh

4.6★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

11 Customer Review(s)

Lucy
September 2024

“Brilliant property that was perfectly equipped.”

We’ll definitely be booking more stays in the future!

We’ll definitely be booking more stays in the future!

- Lucy, September 2024
Patrick August 2024

“Excellent apartment lovely big lounge diner & kitchen plus a very nice balcony.”

Well placed for the town shops & eating

- Patrick, August 2024
Jeanette August 2024

“I was pleased that cleaning materials were provided together with some basic provisions such as tea bags.”

Since lockdown many owners have stopped doing this and I don't want to spend a holiday shopping for these items. The cottage was as described with good quality equipment. The only thing that caused a problem was there was only one side lamp in the living room so reading was only possible for one person.

- Jeanette, August 2024
Sally July 2024

“It was a lovely cottage - beautifully clean and only one small defect, in a little window catch rusted off in the back single bedroom.”

I think all the beds would appreciate new mattresses - or perhaps toppers - but that's the only drawback I can think of. Kitchen well equipped; sitting room fine - all the equipment excellent. Really - just a lovely cottage.

- Sally, July 2024
Philip June 2024

“Sash windows were extremely difficult to open and the windows were filthy.”

Upstairs bathroom door lock was broken and the courtyard garden was not adequately separated from our property to the point that next doors dog came walking into our cottage when our back door was open.

- Philip, June 2024
Gerald December 2023

“Property was immaculate as ever, with very welcome enhancements and personal touches that added further delight and comfort.”

Classy as always - highly recommended.

- Gerald, December 2023
Tessa October 2023

“Everything you could think of was provided kitchen wise, the beds were super comfy, the cottage was spotless and the location was ideal.”

We will most definitely be going back.

- Tessa, October 2023
Michael September 2023

“A lovely cottage and a great break”

- Michael, September 2023
Peter September 2023

“The property was ideally situated , easy access to beach and town.”

Parking, as expected needed planning to coincide with parking restrictions, but doable. Two of our party had disabilities, so the steep staircase was awkward, and would preclude us from renting this property again. But otherwise no problem

- Peter, September 2023
Ben July 2023

“We loved the quirky layout of the cottage.”

It had everything we needed to make the most of our holiday. The location on the high street and close to the beach is perfect. There are some lovely shops and places to eat close by and we had plenty to keep our family of 5 busy for the week. We even saw a seal in the sea. We’d love to come back next year. The only slight negative was the lack of parking outside the cottage but this wasn’t a big issue at all.

- Ben, July 2023
Valerie June 2023

“We would have preferred summer duvets .”

Perhaps nets/ voiles at the front windows for privacy and some leaflets for local buses and walks etc

- Valerie, June 2023

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x twin, 1 x king-size, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen
Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with FreeSat, DVD/CD player, iPod docking station, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair available
Unallocated roadside parking
Patio, patio furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
Note: The staircase is steep with no banister so please bear this in mind when booking

The property

Upstairs there’s a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a single bedroom and a bathroom. The cottage is decorated throughout in light blues and beiges that create a restful environment. Ground Floor Open Plan Living/Dining Room The front door leads into a large spacious living/dining room with pine floor boards and a rug. The living area has ample space to relax with two brown leather sofas positioned to enjoy the wood burning stove in the chilly monts, a flat screen TV with FreeSat channels, DVD/CD player, and a stereo with an Ipod docker. There is a good selection of books and DVDs for you to enjoy during your stay. The dining area has a large granite topped oak dining table and seating for six people and a lovely enlarged photo of the sun rising over the sea at Aldeburgh on the wall. Inner Hall A small hallway beyond the living room leads to the kitchen, shower room and stairs to the first floor. Kitchen: The kitchen has beautiful handmade kitchen units, a Bosch gas hob and Bosch electric oven, Smeg dishwasher, Smeg washing machine, Bosch microwave, fridge and freezer (tucked under the stairs). A stable door leads out to a small patio area with table and chairs - great for morning coffee and the newspaper! Shower Room: This contemporary styled room has a large shower, hand basin, w.c. and heated towel rail. 1st floor: A small landing leads to three bedrooms and a bathroom. Bedroom 1: The pretty twin bedroom, with cream rug sitting on the floorboards, has a matching wardrobe with drawers for your clothes in addition to matching bedside tables. Bedroom 2: This king size bedroom has a beautiful wrought iron bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and built-in wardrobe. Again, the period pine floorboards are covered by cream rugs. Bedroom 3: Sunlight floods into this single bedroom, sitting quietly at the back of the cottage, which has a full-sized single bed, bedside table and wardrobe with pine floorboards and a cream rug. Bathroom: The contemporary mosaic tiled bathroom has a ¾ length bath, a hand basin, w.c, and a heated towel rail. Outside: The cottage has a very small patio at the back of the property, reached through the kitchen. On-road parking is usually available in nearby side streets.

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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: The staircase is steep with no banister so please bear this in mind when booking

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Reviews & Ratings

“Brilliant property that was perfectly equipped.”

“Excellent apartment lovely big lounge diner & kitchen plus a very nice balcony.”

“I was pleased that cleaning materials were provided together with some basic provisions such as tea bags.”

“It was a lovely cottage - beautifully clean and only one small defect, in a little window catch rusted off in the back single bedroom.”

“Sash windows were extremely difficult to open and the windows were filthy.”

“Property was immaculate as ever, with very welcome enhancements and personal touches that added further delight and comfort.”

“Everything you could think of was provided kitchen wise, the beds were super comfy, the cottage was spotless and the location was ideal.”

“A lovely cottage and a great break”

“The property was ideally situated , easy access to beach and town.”