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1 South Cottages

Thorpeness, Suffolk (Ref. 1116888)

4.6★

Best of Suffolk rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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15 Customer Review(s)

  • Victoria

    “A lovely property which is very conveniently located for the beach, mere, pub, and cafes.”

    Comfortable and characterful with pretty much everything you might need. It has good walking from the door, decent wifi, and a very comfortable bed. Parking outside at this time of year (October) was not a problem. A couple of points, however. The listing could make it clearer that the stairs also have narrow treads which may cause problems for those with balance issues or creaky knees (at the moment this is buried in the detailed text). The lack of cleaning equipment (hoover, floor ...

    Comfortable and characterful with pretty much everything you might need. It has good walking from the door, decent wifi, and a very comfortable bed. Parking outside at this time of year (October) was not a problem. A couple of points, however. The listing could make it clearer that the stairs also have narrow treads which may cause problems for those with balance issues or creaky knees (at the moment this is buried in the detailed text). The lack of cleaning equipment (hoover, floor mop) made it difficult to leave the property as I would usually like (dog hair is hard to remove with a dustpan and brush). Finally, a few more mugs, a colander, and a couple of baking trays would finish the kitchen equipment nicely.

    - Victoria, October 2024
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Summary

  • One bedroom: South Cottage: 1 x king-size
  • Bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Gas central heating
  • Range cooker and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine
  • Flat-screen TV with FreeSat, WiFi
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • A travel cot and highchair are available on request at time of booking
  • Unallocated roadside parking
  • Courtyard garden, patio, patio furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 0.3 miles Note: The neighbouring cottage has right of access through the back patio area

The property

A charming holiday cottage ideally located in the picture-perfect Suffolk seaside village of Thorpeness. Ideal for a couple looking to get away from it all in stylish accommodation. Thorpeness is one of Suffolk's best-kept secrets. Just a mile and a half along the beach from Aldeburgh, this charming holiday village was largely designed by the Scottish playwright and barrister Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie a century ago. He decided to create an idyllic model seaside village, inspired by the writings of JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan. The village has a meare which can be explored in the summer time by rowing boat. Plus, there's tennis courts and a games room at the nearby Thorpeness Country Club during the summer months. Keen walkers (either two legs or four paws!) will enjoy the area as it's ideal for walking and cycling, both along the coast and the inland countryside. You can then relax and put your feet up in your cosy cottage after a day exploring all that Suffolk has to offer. The views over the meare in the living room and front patio really are rather spectacular. Picture yourself opening a bottle of something cool and bubbly whilst taking in the magic of Thorpenss meare. Ground Floor A courtyard at the back of this charming cottage gives access to the kitchen, with a second door from the living room opening into the sunny front patio. There's a door between the two rooms and wooden staircase rising from the kitchen to the first-floor landing. Living Room This has beautiful views across The Meare and has a two seater sofa, large arm chair, natural choir carpet, Smart TV which connection toFreeSat. Kitchen/Dining Room In the kitchen/diner there's a beautiful handmade kitchen with a Smeg range cooker, fridge, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave and a dining table to seat four people. The cottage's original stairs (Some may find them a little steep and narrow) from the kitchen lead up to the first floor. First Floor Both the bedroom and bathroom open off the landing. The bedroom has a sisal carpet flooring and the bathroom has an attractive wooden floor. Bedroom There's a handmade oak king-size bed and natural choir flooring and two windows, one of which has lovely views of The Meare and the other a glimpse of the sea. Bathroom A large family bathroom with a magnificent freestanding bath, separate shower, sink and w.c. Outside There are patios to the front and rear of this semi-detached Suffolk holiday cottage with an outdoor table and chairs to seat four. The front patio has pretty views across Thorpeness Meare. There is a right of access over the back patio to the back garden of a neighbouring cottage. Across the road from the cottage you'll find The Beach House cafe-acute;/restaurant and The Meare cafe-acute. On-road parking is usually available either on the road outside the cottage or around the corner on the beach road near the Thorpeness Country Club. Guest Wing There is also the option of adding on the guest wing which comprises of a double bedroom & wet room, making the property suitable for 4. Please get in touch if you wish to add this. There is also a sunny patio at the front with furniture all set up ready for guests to enjoy the stunning views over Thorpeness Meare & a courtyard at the rear too. This is the ideal spot for enjoying a morning coffee and planning the day’s activities. Thorpeness is a short distance away and the Meare itself is popular for boating with the charming town of Aldeburgh also nearby. Beaches worth visiting in the area include Southwold, Dunwich, Walberswick and Kessingland, so why not pack a picnic and make a day of it? Other places worth a visit include Snape Maltings, Framlingham Castle, RSPB Minsmere, Go Ape Thetford and Glemham Hall. The ideal holiday destination, 1 South Cottages offers guests wonderful accommodation in a delightful setting.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

THORPENESS

Aldeburgh 2.6 miles; Southwold 16.6 miles; Felixstowe 30.6 miles.

Thorpeness is a coastal village resting between Aldeburgh and Southwold. The village is known for its historic windmill and expansive pebble beach and offers a selection of attractions including boat hire at Thorpeness Mere and selection of eateries, while you can stock up on essentials at the nearby convenience stores found at Aldeburgh. Within easy reach of the village is the popular coastal town of Aldeburgh where you can find further attractions and amenities such as another beach, independent shops and coastal walks.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas