Lavender Cottage, Aldeburgh
ID: S535713
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Snaptrip says
Lavender Cottage in Aldeburgh is a charming 16th Century property with a cosy fireplace, spacious sitting room, and well-equipped kitchen. Its location is ideal for beach visits and local amenities. Guests appreciate the property's character and the garden's potential, despite noting areas for improvement.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Several reviews mention the need for a deeper clean, with specific references to unvacuumed floors, dirty windows, and cobwebs. The property seems to receive a basic clean between stays, but a more thorough cleaning is suggested.
The cottage is well-situated on the high street with easy parking and proximity to the beach and local pubs, making it a convenient choice for visitors looking to explore Aldeburgh.
The property is described as comfortable and warm, with a spacious main bedroom and a cosy fireplace. However, some guests noted issues with noise in the smaller bedroom and low ceilings.
Guests enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen and the spaciousness of the property. However, there were several mentions of maintenance issues such as a non-functioning TV, missing lightbulbs, and a freezer needing defrosting.
While guests mentioned a welcome pack, there is insufficient information to assess the consistency or quality of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or additional amenities provided. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such gifts will always be provided.
About this property
Dating back to the 16th century, Lavender Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, offers guests traditional accommodation which is presented to a high standard. The ideal location for a family holiday, Lavender Cottage promises visitors a warm welcome from the get-go with an inviting sitting room complete with feature exposed beams, an impressive seating area and a stunning inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove helping to create an attractive focal point to the room. This is somewhere you can imagine curling up and getting cosy together and when tummies rumble, you can make your way to the fully fitted country kitchen which has everything needed to whip up delicious food for the family. The elegant dining room provides a sociable space which is perfect for guests to pull up a chair and gather round to enjoy lazy meals together. When it’s time to make your way to bed, ascend the stunning feature turned staircase and choose from either a sumptuous king-size or the charming twin. Both are delightfully presented and provide a truly rustic sleeping experience. Waking up in the morning and you are already in the heart of bustling Aldeburgh, so why not take a stroll? Check out the beach, the excellent selection of shops and amenities and the museum and treat yourself to arguably the best fish and chips anywhere in the land! Jump in the car and try out some local attractions which include Go Ape Thetford, Oasis Camel Park, Framlingham Castle, Yoxford Antiques Centre and Gardens and Africa Alive Zoological Reserve. Head to the beach at Thorpeness, Southwold and Walberswick but make sure you remember to pack a bucket and spade. For an authentic cottage experience in the heart of a bustling seaside town, make sure to book a holiday at Lavender Cottage.
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!
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV with FreeView, DVD player, iPod docking station, Nintendo Wii, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
A travel cot is available on request at time of booking.
Two short stay parking available opposite property while uploading with unallocated roadside parking available nearby.
Raised patio garden, patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome downstairs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: In-keeping with the age of the property there are steep stairs and uneven floors so please bear this in mind when booking.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking
Nearby points of interest
- Orford Castle
- Framlingham Castle
- Dunwich Beach
Reviews (8)
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Rachel
The cottage was characterful and had a warmth and charm. Whilst the inside was well equipped, clean and cosy it is a little let down by the outside which could be benefit was a little TLC.. a clean of windows and maintenance of drains.
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Geoff
Very comfortable and warm, so much so that we only used the fireplace once (and I had worried about getting enough wood - the Co -op does stock bags). Very well situated and cozier than the photographs suggest. Only a short walk to the beach to admire the sea or to the pub to admire the beer. Would recommend and consider going again. Many thanks to the caretakers.
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Jean
We've stayed here lots of times main bedroom is great smaller bedroom can be a little noisy if someone staying next door having a garden is great as the weather was beautiful close to amenities in town and nice walks for the dog