
ID: S820374
Guests appreciate the cottage's superb location with easy access to local amenities and dog-walking fields. The property is described as cozy, with a well-equipped kitchen and a quiet garden that may host owls. Some guests noted areas for improvement, particularly in comfort and maintenance.
Reviews indicate a need for improved cleanliness, with mentions of a dirty bathroom and expectations of a higher standard for the price paid.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Pin Mill, local shops, and scenic dog-walking opportunities, contributing to a positive experience.
Mixed feedback on comfort, with some guests finding the cottage cozy, while others reported an uncomfortable bed, suggesting room for improvement.
Facilities like the well-equipped kitchen are appreciated, but there are comments about the property's general state of repair and worn decor, indicating a need for updates.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in this context.
Offering a restorative stay in rural Suffolk, this magnificent cottage is surrounded by ample walking opportunities along the coast and in the countryside. A perfect bolthole for two, the property offers cosy and comfortable interiors for that much-needed R&R in between walks, bike rides and cultural tours of local towns. The property, which is also dog friendly, sits on the fabulous Shotley Peninsula, bordered by the River Stour and the River Orwell, both offering rich maritime history to be explored along its banks. The area is a sailor’s hot spot, with both the rivers and Alton Water reservoir (5 miles) in close reach.
Step inside this traditional red brick cottage to find charming country aesthetics and farmhouse appeal. Everything’s designed on one level with a lovely lounge/kitchen/diner at its centre. This shared space is warmed by a wood burner at one side, complete with cosy seating and a TV around it for staying entertained whilst warming your bones. Along the hallway, find an attractive double bedroom with delightful views to wake up to each morning and a bathroom. To complete the property’s offering, step into the garden where pretty lawn space is furnished with a bistro set, inviting you to bask in the sunshine with your first or last drink of the day.
A hidden gem that you simply must visit throughout your stay, nearby Harkstead Beach (2 miles) invites wild swimming on the River Stour with a pretty shingle shore to relax on when the weather is right. For those looking for livelier adventure, Alton Water Centre (4.5 miles) invites you to try your hand at activities including sailing, windsurfing and paddleboarding on the reservoir. In the opposite direction, Pin Mill is an appealing National Trust spot just 1 mile away, complete with panoramic sea views and peaceful nature trails through woodlands and heathlands.
Mrs Morris
The location was idyllic with plenty of delightful off-lead dog walks. The property was tatty, unwelcoming and none too clean, especially the oven.We even experienced a house fly infestation ( in January!?) . There was plenty to complain about but the main gripes, with sub zero temperatures outside, the heating in the lounge area and bathroom were totally inadequate. I would wish to point out that my wife and I take several UK short breaks a year and we are not the types that look for faults or nitpick. In fact this is the very first time we have felt the need to register such a scathing feedback. Avoid this property at all costs!
Mrs Andrews
The cottage was lovely and cozy maybe a little paint up .Also found the bed to be very hard .
Mrs Elliott
This is a beautiful location Description says ‘magnificent cottage’ poorly equipped, dirty bathroom with black mould very sad worn accommodation Poor value and poor standard
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