The Corner Cottage

4.3★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

10 Customer Review(s)

Jackie
October 2024

“Great, comfortable cottage and a fab location.”

Well equipped. We will certainly look to book this cottage again when we return to Aldeburgh. The only (v minor) quibble is that the dinner plates are too big to fit in the dishwasher.

Well equipped. We will certainly look to book this cottage again when we return to Aldeburgh. The only (v minor) quibble is that the dinner plates are too big to fit in the dishwasher.

- Jackie, October 2024
John October 2024

“This was our third stay at the corner cottage and the best to date.”

The updates to the decor, furnishings and shower unit were excellent and made for a enjoyable stay. Only minor complaint was the lack of hot water in the kitchen

- John, October 2024
James August 2024

“All was pretty good BUT we contacted you to find out how to open the key lock box to allow us access to the courtyard at the back of the house to store bikes and no one replied.”

So that was disappointing. But otherwise ok.

- James, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. I’ve checked with the housekeeper and Best of Suffolk, who can’t see any contact from you during your stay. Best of Suffolk is going to contact you to find out where you sent your message - they are usually very good at replying quickly. Best wishes. Property Owner
Andrea August 2024

“The cottage was really lovely, and thank you to the owners for letting us stay and extending by a day.”

However, there were a few issues that made our stay challenging - the rooms were extremely light and we had to buy additional blackout blinds; there were only 4 bath towels provided for an 8 day stay and no washing machine (we had to use our beach towels and ask family who live nearby to please wash our clothes and towels for us to last the stay); the carpet on the stairs has sharp tacks pointing out of it on every step and our children cut their feet on them 4 times!; under the sink was leaking and smells bad; the welcome pack was appreciated but lack of tea bags, no salt/pepper grinders, only providing one bin bag and 4 toilet rolls for an 8 day stay again just felt unnecessarily stingy and made the start of the holiday difficult rather than comfortable and homely. We usually stay in air bnbs and this stuff is basic provision along with towels/washing machine so it was quite off-putting unfortunately despite it being a really lovely place and perfect location and the bath, TV and living room suite are fabulous. Fortunately we have family who live in the area who were able to help us out to make our stay more comfortable, but without this it would have been upsetting and wastes a lot of time for people who have paid to come on holiday then find they have to go shopping for basic stuff they have at home and could have brought had they known (yes you pre warned us there 'might' not be many bin bags - but we weren't at all expecting ONE bag for an 8 day stay for a family of 4 who also recycle everything they can - as I say it gave an impression of being purposely awkward for those coming on holiday as it would have cost pennies to provide 3 bin bags and salt/pepper grinders and a spare 4 pack of loo roll we would not have used them all, but it would have felt more comfortable and welcoming than crisps). The worst part was just how impossible it is to get any information from or communicate with best of suffolk/sykes cottages. This we would describe as 'extremely poor' and wouldn't give one star. Your app doesn't work, your numbers are hidden, the emails are no reply, the online chat doesn't ever work, it takes over a week for anyone to answer a simple question by WhatsApp- a route which took me 3 days to discover was even an option of contacting you. We won't be using this company again or recommending it.

- Andrea, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated. I have made a lot of improvements to the cottage this year, and I'm glad you thought it was lovely, and it's also very helpful to know what to focus on next to make it even more comfortable. I'm currently exploring whether I can find space for a washing machine. The house does have black out blinds in the bedrooms, but at this time of year the light is particularly bright and rises early on the East Coast. I recently had new carpet fitted to make the stairs more comfortable under foot, and so I will have this checked. The missing salt and pepper pots are being replaced and I'll speak to my housekeeper about supplying more bin bags. Best wishes. Property Owner
Alison June 2024

“This is a beautiful cottage and we enjoyed our stay there.”

However there were a few things which were a bit problematic. We found the fan oven far too complicated and just couldn’t get to grips with it.. We couldn’t get several channels on the television including BBC 1 and 2. The bins were full when we arrived and there was no key for the back gate so couldn’t put them out.

- Alison, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. I had installed a new smart TV before you arrived, and it has full access to live and iPlayer BBC channels, but I think maybe it wasn't obvious how to find them. I've now left clearer instructions. The bins are emptied directly from the back yard by the council, so guests shouldn't need to move them. I will keep an eye on them to ensure this is happening. Thank you again for your feedback. Property Owner
Carol June 2024

“The bath and en-suite is very slippery also shower in en-suite didn’t work ...”

The bath and en-suite is very slippery also shower in en-suite didn’t work properly maintenance came out 1st time and mended it but it broke again on first use afterwards so definitely needs looking into

- Carol, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback. I have recently replaced the shower fixings in both bathrooms, so both should be working well now. Property Owner
John April 2024

“Delightful cottage, comfortable and well equipped.”

Clean and tastefully decorated and in a good position for the lovely town and beach. We would definitely consider returning, so many great places to visit. One problem was the blinds in the two bay windows which needs sorting, mainly the side panels ,but easily fixed. Thank you for a lovely few days break.

- John, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we're so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your comment about the blinds, I'm in the process of choosing new fabrics to replace them. Property Owner
Caroline April 2024

“The stairs are steep and would benefit from having a carpet rather than bare boards.”

- Caroline, April 2024

Thank you for your helpful feedback, I have put carpet on the stairs and extended the hand rail. Property Owner
Martin March 2024

“Kitchen overflow blocked and bit smelly.”

Kitchen hot tap very stiff. En suite shower low power, needs grouting cleaning etc Daylight blinds would be nice downstairs esp kitchen. Dinner plates and bowls too big for dishwasher, too chunky.

- Martin, March 2024

Thank you for your online review and for the lovely message you left in the visitors book saying the house was well-kept. It has very recently been redecorated inside and has new sofas, and I am planning more upgrades. I’ll look at the points you’ve raised, which are very helpful to know about. Property Owner
Vikki, Chris, Debbie, Ian and Nellie the dog Dec 2023

“What a wonderful cottage!”

Perfect for long walks on the beach and along the bougie High Street. Recommend the Cross Keys for simple but delicious pub grub, and the beachfront shacks for seafood that is so fresh, if it was any fresher, it would still be swimming. Both fish and chip shops have queues going down the high street, and a pint of Southwold is to die for. Hope future guests enjoy their time here as much as we did!

- Vikki, Chris, Debbie, Ian and Nellie the dog, Dec 2023

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with open fire
Gas central heating with open fire
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
Flat-screen TV with Freeview, a DVD player, iPod docking station
WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot available
Unallocated, roadside parking available outside the property
Garden to the front with patio furniture, secure courtyard
One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be made available please let us know at time of booking
Note: There will be a welcome gift of wine and biscuits available on arrival
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking

The property

A particular feature of this self-catering Aldeburgh holiday cottage is the south east facing garden, meaning breakfasts taken outside can be in the sunshine. The ground floor of the house has a sitting room with a bay window to the garden and an open fire, ideal fro cosy nights in playing board games. There is also a spacious kitchen diner with handmade kitchen units and a range cooker. Plenty of room around the big family dining table for everyone! There is also a small courtyard off the kitchen, ideal for storing bikes. With so many cycle paths right on your doorstep, prepare to be truly spoilt for choice as to where you head out each day. The Corner Cottage is ideal for families as it has one king and one twin bedroom, plus there's also the much sought after second bathroom. The en suite shower room off the master bedroom means the children can enjoy use of the family bathroom which has an overhead shower. Another nice touch is the full size single beds in the second bedroom, so whether you're 4 or 94 you will have a spacious and comfortable night's sleep. In an enviable location, The Corner Cottage GROUND FLOOR From Park Road guests will come into an entrance hall with the open plan kitchen/diner to the left, the sitting room to the right and stairs to the first floor straight ahead. SITTING ROOM The sitting room features an open fire and a lovely bay window, which overlooks the southeast facing front garden and Aldeburgh High Street beyond. There are two, two-seater sofas and an armchair, a flat screen TV with FreeView channels, a DVD player and an iPod docker in the room. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM To one end of the room is the fully equipped kitchen, featuring a bespoke, hand made kitchen with wood worktops, slim-line dishwasher, dual-fuel range cooker with a four-ring gas hob and electric oven, Belfast sink, a fridge-freezer and a microwave. The other end of the open plan room there is a dining table to seat six. FIRST FLOOR From the ground floor entrance hall straight stairs lead to a landing on the first floor. To the right are a few more stairs and another landing to bedroom 1; to the left is another few stairs and another landing leading to bedroom 2 and the family bathroom. BEDROOM 1 This room has a bay window over looking Aldeburgh High Street, a king-size bed, two bedside tables, a wardrobe with drawers, as well as an en-suite shower room. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM In this room is a shower with a chrome rain head, a hand basin and a W.C. BEDROOM 2 This room has two full size single beds. There is a bedside table, a chest of drawers and a wardrobe. BATHROOM There is a bath with an overhead shower, a hand basin and a W.C. OUTSIDE Unrestricted on-road parking is generally available a short distance along Park Road and on other nearby streets. There is a southeast-facing garden to the front of the property, accessed from Park Road, with seating and tables and a small secure courtyard off the kitchen where you can store bicycles.

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!

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great, comfortable cottage and a fab location.”

“This was our third stay at the corner cottage and the best to date.”

“All was pretty good BUT we contacted you to find out how to open the key lock box to allow us access to the courtyard at the back of the house to store bikes and no one replied.”

“The cottage was really lovely, and thank you to the owners for letting us stay and extending by a day.”

“This is a beautiful cottage and we enjoyed our stay there.”

“The bath and en-suite is very slippery also shower in en-suite didn’t work ...”

“Delightful cottage, comfortable and well equipped.”

“The stairs are steep and would benefit from having a carpet rather than bare boards.”

“Kitchen overflow blocked and bit smelly.”

“What a wonderful cottage!”

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About the location

ALDEBURGH