Somewhere Only We Know, Aldeburgh

4.5★

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
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

18 Customer Review(s)

Nicola
October 2024

“Fam on oven very noisy, which made it horrible to sit in kitchen after a meal.”

Grill in main oven did not work. The property was not very well cleaned, some areas worse than others. Location of property was fantastic. Very well equipped, everything you need for a stay. No upstairs loo was a small issue for my husband, we did not think this was not very clear in ad.

Grill in main oven did not work. The property was not very well cleaned, some areas worse than others. Location of property was fantastic. Very well equipped, everything you need for a stay. No upstairs loo was a small issue for my husband, we did not think this was not very clear in ad.

- Nicola, October 2024
Carole September 2024

“The cottage was really nice but not suitable for everyone, including my husband and I.”

We missed the part of the description where it said about the downstairs bathroom, and found this to be quite a big problem. I am 75 and severely visually impaired, to negotiate from the bedroom, down the stairs and across the large kitchen to the toilet, in the middle of the night, was quite challenging. The same for my husband. The lounge was ok but very dark, even with the light on, making it difficult to see to read etc, the bed was huge and very comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped with plenty of tableware and cutlery and the little, gift-wrapped parcel of dish cloths, sponge, bin bags and dishwasher and washing machine tablets was a lovely touch, even though we didn't use either of them, as was the bottle of wine that was left for us, which we did use. All-in-all, lovely place but shame about the downstairs bathroom.

- Carole, September 2024

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and are sorry if you felt the description and floor plan did not show the location of the bathroom clearly enough. Property Owner
Steven September 2024

“We enjoyed our stay but hadn't realised that there was no upstairs toilet, so it wasn't ideal for my 89 year old father.”

The water wasn't hot enough to bath in, albeit the shower was excellent.

- Steven, September 2024

The property is small and this is a common layout but we are sorry if you felt the description and floor plan did not show the location of the bathroom clearly enough. We have had complaints about the high water temperature so turned it down a little but having said that, we still find it quite hot enough. I'm not sure anyone has ever used the bath though. Property Owner
Danielle August 2024

“2nd time we've stayed - lovely cottage, great location - but cleaning was a little sparce this year.”

. dirty towels left in bathroom (& clean ones at least!) and bedding hadn't been changed in one of the bedrooms. We had to strip and wash it after we realised..

- Danielle, August 2024

We are so sorry to hear this. Please, please, call us when you have any issues. We could have had that changed and replaced for you immediately. We have fed this back to our cleaning team. Property Owner
Keshav August 2024

“Lovely place to stay and perfect if you have little ones, well prepped with baby gear, huge garden, well equipped kitchen and shops less than a minute walk.”

Had an all round wonderful time.

- Keshav, August 2024

We are so glad you liked the house and had such a good stay in Aldeburgh. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Abi July 2024

“The inside of the house is really lovely.”

The listing did not suggest it was located on a main road which it is so we couldn’t have our windows open at night and it was really warm when we stayed. Main problem is the garden. Appreciate that the listing said there is a right of way but for our stay there we’re constantly people using it. The gates are left open so the property is not dog friendly. There is no privacy with the low wall and the neighbour walking around using his workshop, we felt like we couldn’t sit in the garden at all. Not ideal and definitely not a private, dog safe garden.

- Abi, July 2024

We are pleased that you thought the house was nice and hope you had a good stay in Aldeburgh. We’ve been listing with BoS for 5 years and this is the first time anyone has ever called it a busy road, but everything is relative to what you are used to: This is our quiet happy place, but Aldeburgh is a vibrant seaside town in high season, so we are sorry you felt it was not to your liking. Our dog loves the large garden and most of our bookings include dogs, but it is a factor that you will need to close the gates. The neighbours are very friendly, but this is a terraced property which means it is not as private as some places that are completely isolated in the middle of nowhere. We hope this clarifies any points that you felt were inaccurate. Property Owner
Paul July 2024

“Lovely little terraced cottage 10-15 minutes walk from Aldeburgh High Street and sea front.”

Cosy lounge with 2 sofas and smart TV (which we had to retune to all channels for some reason?), large kitchen/dining area, downstairs bathroom with bath and shower and leaned garden with patio outside. 2 bedrooms upstairs with comfy beds. Tesco and Coop handy as just across road, and pub, The Railway Inn, few minutes walk away (doesn't serve food at present though). Visited lots of places, all within decent driving distance, including Framlingham and Orford castles, Sutton Hoo, Landguard fort, Woodbridge, Thorpeness and Southwold. Only thing we would say, is for dog owners to keep an eye on your pet when in garden as open access for neighbours via gates, and these are not always left in closed position when others use them. And small upstairs room would make a nice upstairs WC. Otherwise an excellent stay and highly recommended.

- Paul, July 2024

We are so glad you liked the house and enjoyed your stay in Aldeburgh. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Sarah July 2024

“A gorgeous cottage that was an ideal base for our holiday.”

It was spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished. A lovely stay.

- Sarah, July 2024

We are so glad you liked the house and enjoyed your holiday. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Judith May 2024

“We loved it.”

Very comfortable and had everything we needed. The oven was challenging but we coped!

- Judith, May 2024

We are so glad you liked the house and enjoyed your holiday. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Mark May 2024

“We had a great break at Somewhere only we know, great location and a really lovely cottage.”

The cottage had everything we needed and a lovely garden for our Cairn to play on. Definitely be back.

- Mark, May 2024

We are so glad you liked the house and enjoyed your holiday. Thank you for your feedback and hope to host you again soon. Property Owner
Neill April 2024

“We had a lovely week in Aldeburgh, cottage was beautifully clean and well located.”

Lots of great places to eat and drink. Looking forward to visiting again. For those with dogs and small children then just look out for the gates in the back garden which can be sometimes left open as part of the shared access.

- Neill, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Somewhere Only We Know! Property Owner
Susan March 2024

“What a lovely cottage, extremely clean and comfortable and very well equipped (and warm, heating was very efficient).”

Both the Co-op and Tescos are literally across the road and we enjoyed a fabulous breakfast again across the road at the Auld Cafe. A very relaxing week. Our little border terrier 'Harry' thoroughly enjoyed himself.

- Susan, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback and we are very glad Harry (and you!) enjoyed your visit. There are some lovely cafes, shops and walks off of the obvious high street. Property Owner
Christine October 2023

“The cottage was lovely and very welcoming.”

It was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The cottage was very well equipped with everything you would need on holiday. We will definitely return.

- Christine, October 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. We are very glad you enjoyed the cottage and Aldeburgh. Property Owner
Gary October 2023

“When we arrived all was good so we both went out to the garden without our two dogs just to check that the garden area was secure .”

we found that the two gates on either side of the garden were open so we shut them then let the dogs out . all was good for the next couple of days . we did see that the bin for the rubbish had been removed but the gates were then closed . on our last night we came in at about 4.30 pm let the dogs out and I then picked up the black bag to put out and then I found that there was both gates wide open and one of our dogs was missing . my self and me wife then started to shout out for our dog and could not see her anywhere . at the end of the houses to the right there was an alleyway to the main road so we both went down the alleyway to the front of the house which is on a main road . I went to the right and my wife went to the left and while my wife was looking she saw our dog at the edge of the road so she shouted for her to stay and she did so my wife was able to get her and bring our dog back . both of the neighbours knew that we had dogs as they had seen them so why they left the door open . my wife was in bits all night thinking what could of happened . we put our comments in their book at the property stating that we would never come back to stay at this property . if they can’t guarantee that the gates are closed the they should have another gate put up at the end of the patio where there is a wall in place and then this could be locked and you could let your dogs out into this safe area before they go into the main garden. I do believe that all dog owners and parents with small children should be aware of this problem .

- Gary, October 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry that you had a traumatic experience with your dog. As parents and dog owners ourselves, we have tried to consider and mitigate as many safety aspects as possible; we have certainly never had any issues. The curse of bin day at holiday lets is something that is very difficult to manage and the traipsing through of recycling can mean that some neighbours leave gates open as they go back and forth. It's just a quick look out of the back door before letting children or furry friends run out. We hope, otherwise, you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Veronica September 2023

“Our second time this year at Somewhere only we know, we visited in may then ...”

Our second time this year at Somewhere only we know, we visited in may then again in September, we had an enjoyable stay both time’s, it’s so handy for everything, the cottage is comfortable & the garden is great for the dog’s, we did have a problem this time with the shower, the hot water was scolding & we couldn’t turn it down, we reported it & unfortunately it needed a new part so we managed with bath’s, other than that we had a great time visiting Thorpeness Orford & Southwold, we will return,

- Veronica, September 2023

Hi Veronica, thank you for choosing Somewhere Only We Know for your holiday to Aldeburgh again. We are very pleased that you enjoy the location and house. Thank you for proactively reporting the issue with the shower, so often people leave it until after their stay to say anything and it is difficult to rectify. Unfortunately, due to requiring a new thermostat, it did take us a couple of days to fix by which time you had left us. We hope you will be able to join us again and enjoy your new shower! Property Owner
Will July 2023

“We stayed for a weekend just before most schools break up.”

Getting the key was smooth and trouble free.We found it clean, comfortable and very nicely decorated. The kitchen is stylish and equipped with everything you would need for your stay. The bathroom (which is on the ground floor) is modern and has both a bath and a very good shower. There’s a long, narrow and rather featureless garden with patio and lawn. The location is very practical if not particularly picturesque. It’s just a ten minute stroll to the seafront. We had no problem parking right outside the property while we coming and going. For shopping there is a Co-op very close by. I was going to list some criticisms but then they were so trivial I thought they looked a bit silly so I deleted most of them. Elderly or very young guests might find the stairs a bit steep. It might make sense to have the Wi-Fi password on a sign in the kitchen rather than slightly buried in the property information file.

- Will, July 2023
Veronica May 2023

“Our first time in Somewhereonlyweknow, we enjoyed our stay very much, we loved ...”

Our first time in Somewhereonlyweknow, we enjoyed our stay very much, we loved the garden for our little shih-ztu & our collie, king’s field was so handy for walk’s, & the local pub the railway Inn we had a lovely Sunday roast dinner, the cottage has everything you need & is comfortable, I want to book again for September,

- Veronica, May 2023
Marc April 2023

“The cottage was very well equipped, with everything you need.”

The cottage is located just a 10 minute walk to the sea front. We enjoyed a very peaceful week in the cottage and would consider returning if staying in Aldeburgh again.

- Marc, April 2023

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x twin with zip-link (can be set up as a super-king-size on request)
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with open fire
Heating and open fire
Double electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine
Smart TV, DAB Bluetooth Radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot available
On-road parking for 1 car
Enclosed garden with furniture, patio, barbecue and lawn
One Small Dog Welcome
Sorry no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles; pub 0.1 miles
Note: Please bring own pods for Nespresso machine
Note: If you wish to bring a pet, it must be mentioned at the time of booking
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
Note: If you wish the twin to be made up as a super-king-size please let us know
Note: Guests receive a welcome gift on arrival

The property

Enter into the hallway with original oak floor leading to the living room on the left or continue into the large kitchen/dining room with glazed back door to the courtyard and large garden and a door through to the modern family bathroom. Upstairs are two well proportioned bedrooms offering style and comfort for a super night's sleep. This mid terrace coastal cottage has a wonderfully large rear garden with huge patio space for summer BBQs and alfresco dining. Unrestricted parking can be found at the front of the cottage on the road and a wide pavement leads you to the illustrious high street and seafront. Ground floor You’re welcomed into the hall through the front door from the courtyard garden, which leads to the living room and stairs on the left with the kitchen/dining room ahead of you. Living Room A vibrant room with original wooden floor and large sash window. There’s plenty of seating in this sophisticated living room with flat screen smart TV, a small open fire for the cooler months and shelves with lots of games and books for you to enjoy. Kitchen/Dining Room A sociable space with the well equipped kitchen along the far side, a central dining area with large table, chairs and a bench and a Danish love seat sitting in the alcove beside the glazed back door, so you can enjoy the view of the garden. The kitchen is well equipped with an huge TECNIK double oven, separate grill, 5 gas ring hob with extractor,under counter integrated fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, free standing microwave and a washer dryer. There is a Nespresso machine for guest use (please provide your own compatible pods) Family Bathroom Beyond the kitchen is the spacious family bathroom with bath, brightly tiled corner shower, basin, WC, heated towel rail and two windows for natural light and ventilation. First Floor The carpeted stairs lead from the front hallway to the landing where you’ll find the master bedroom to the left and the twin bedroom to the right. Master Bedroom An elegant room at the front of the cottage overlooking countryside views with chic, white wrought iron super king bed, large built in wardrobe and chest of drawers. The triple window makes this room bright and the ornate fireplace adds character as a period original feature. Twin/Zip Link Bedroom This warm and relaxing bedroom is at the rear of the property overlooking the garden. The luxurious twin beds can be zip and linked together to make a super king if requested and there’s plenty of storage in the beside drawers and large wardrobe with drawers under. Outside The location of this terraced holiday home is excellent, not far from the convenience of the local Coop and Tesco Express and with unrestricted on road parking at the front. The rear garden is surprisingly large, a real find in Aldeburgh. With charming courtyard for a morning coffee, a generously sized patio area and long lawn leading to the useful garden shed housing the BBQ. The garden offers the perfect spot for al fresco dining and is completely enclosed for children and dogs to play.

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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: Please bring own pods for Nespresso machine.
Note: Please note, only one small dog is allowed and must be told at time of booking.
Note: The neighbour has right of way access through the back garden.
Note: If you wish the twin to be made up as a super-king-size please let us know

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Reviews & Ratings

“Fam on oven very noisy, which made it horrible to sit in kitchen after a meal.”

“The cottage was really nice but not suitable for everyone, including my husband and I.”

“We enjoyed our stay but hadn't realised that there was no upstairs toilet, so it wasn't ideal for my 89 year old father.”

“2nd time we've stayed - lovely cottage, great location - but cleaning was a little sparce this year.”

“Lovely place to stay and perfect if you have little ones, well prepped with baby gear, huge garden, well equipped kitchen and shops less than a minute walk.”

“The inside of the house is really lovely.”

“Lovely little terraced cottage 10-15 minutes walk from Aldeburgh High Street and sea front.”

“A gorgeous cottage that was an ideal base for our holiday.”

“We loved it.”

“We had a great break at Somewhere only we know, great location and a really lovely cottage.”

“We had a lovely week in Aldeburgh, cottage was beautifully clean and well located.”

“What a lovely cottage, extremely clean and comfortable and very well equipped (and warm, heating was very efficient).”

“The cottage was lovely and very welcoming.”

“When we arrived all was good so we both went out to the garden without our two dogs just to check that the garden area was secure .”

“Our second time this year at Somewhere only we know, we visited in may then ...”

“We stayed for a weekend just before most schools break up.”