“We really enjoyed out winter stay at Tuckaway Cottage in Aldeburgh - perfectly located for the town and beach.”
Only issue (don't have to publish this) is that the confirmation emails clearly stated that the check out time was 1.00 pm. This seemed later than usual - and so it proved when someone came to clean the property at 10.30 am with the understanding it was a 10.00 am departure. This wasn't a problem at all, and we had plenty of time to leave - but worth checking on emails etc. Thanks
Thank you for your lovely feedback on Tuckaway Cottage. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your break away and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Thank you for also flagging the error in our departure details, we will get those amended to ensure that they are accurate!
Property Owner
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x double with wash basin, 2 x singles with wash basins
- Cloakroom with WC
- Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room with woodburning stove.
- Storage heaters and convector heaters with woodburning stove
- Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine, dishwasher
- TV with FreeSat, WiFi, selection of CDs and games
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Unallocated roadside parking
- Open courtyard for storage of beach gear and bikes
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
- Note: Tuckaway Cottage is not suitable for children or those with limited mobility due to steep and winding stairs
- Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
The property
Tuckaway Cottage has a Narnia feel to it as you step through a simple door from King Street into an inner covered entrance followed by a long entrance hall which leads to the kitchen at the back. A cosy sitting room is off to the right as well as the shower room – ideally placed for salty sailing gear! Upstairs sit the double bedroom and two quaint cabin style single rooms, as well as a toilet. Original maritime memorabilia, nautical books, artwork and navigation equipment make this a fascinating seaside holiday cottage.
There’s unrestricted parking close to the cottage and plenty of space to securely store buggies, beach gear, bikes etc. in the covered entrance at the front of the cottage.
Ground floor
The front door opens into a long hall where the walls are filled with an interesting assortment of nautical memorabilia – ships steering wheels, oars, books, artwork, boats etc. A desk sits at the end for those needing to do a spot of work and the sitting room is off to the right with the kitchen at the far end. The shower room sits on the ground floor and stairs rise to the first-floor landing. A sisal carpet runs through the majority of the house with rugs, there’s linoleum in the kitchen and slate tiles in the entrance and shower room.
Sitting Room
Comfortably furnished with sofa and selection of chairs with a sturdy blanket box, dresser heaving with CDs and games, drop leaf table which you can use for meals and plenty of occasional tables stacked with coffee table books and lamps. A wood burner sits in the attractive fireplace and doors open to the hall.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
This traditional style kitchen sits quietly at the back of the cottage and is equipped with a free standing electric oven with four rings and extractor; slimline dishwasher, under counter fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and free standing microwave. You can enjoy meals at home with a sturdy kitchen table, chairs and stool.
Shower Room
Ideally placed for a shower after sailing or a salty swim. right next to the front door with large fully tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.
First floor
Steep wooden stairs rise and turn to the first-floor landing, with oars and chunky rope cleverly designed to steady you as you mount. The three bedrooms and WC open off the landing.
Master Bedroom
A carved wooden bed takes pride of place an eclectic mix of bedside tables and two chests of drawers. There’s a wash basin, ornamental fireplace and window overlooking a quiet courtyard.
Single Bedroom One
Furnished in a nautical theme with tongue and groove walls, tilly lamp, striped roman blind and cabin style bed (2’6” x 6’), plus a chest of drawers, wash basin, chair and west facing window.
Single Bedroom Two
A unique cabin style bed (2’6” x 6’) is a great feature in this single room furnished with drop leaf table, wash basin, chair, built in wardrobe and window overlooking the inner courtyard.
WC
Simply a convenient WC close to all bedrooms which have their own basins.
Outside
There’s unrestricted parking close to the cottage and plenty of space to securely store beach gear, bikes etc. in the porch and open entrance courtyard.
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!
Note: One well behaved dog is welcome but please keep them off soft furnishings, downstairs & tidy up after your dog including the outside areas.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
