Bunny Cottage, Aldeburgh | Aldeburgh | East Anglia

Customer rating

4.7★

3 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

Sue
December 2025

“Another great stay in Bunny Cottage over Christmas.”

Property was very comfortable and warm, important as the weather was very cold. It was nice to have a Christmas tree, and a lovely welcome pack of wine, biscuits etc. A previous guest mentioned problems with the television, but we had no problems with it at all. Hope to be back again soon.

Property was very comfortable and warm, important as the weather was very cold. It was nice to have a Christmas tree, and a lovely welcome pack of wine, biscuits etc. A previous guest mentioned problems with the television, but we had no problems with it at all. Hope to be back again soon.

- Sue, December 2025
Claire September 2025

“Great location, very clean, nice rooms.”

Bathroom a bit dated but was very clean. Obviously TV an issue for some but to be honest it didn't really bother us as there's plenty to do. Overall a great place to stay.

- Claire, September 2025
Mitch September 2025

“What a wonderful find!”

All the home comforts, ideally situated in the middle of town, with views of the sea from the roof terrace. We were left a bottle of wine with biscuits on arrival- a nice touch. Very comfortable beds and furniture, and a well stocked kitchen with everything you might need.

- Mitch, September 2025
Christine August 2025

“Bunny cottage was beautiful.”

It had everything we needed and was in a brilliant position. I would highly recommend Bunny Cottage to anyone wanting to visit Aldeburgh.

- Christine, August 2025

So glad you had a good stay. Thank you for the kind words and scores . Rob Property Owner
Susan June 2025

“A wonderful cottage and well equipped- interesting layout and a bit like a rabbit warren with surprises round the corners which I liked, and with lots of light airy spaces.”

I could not get much reception on TV which told me there was no signal/reception but I did not persevere as I only wanted it for the BBC news - I found enough news on my phone. Upstairs terrace was a good sun trap with seagulls nesting nearby - 3 nests with different ages. No real complaints as I enjoyed everything - a well kept cottage and in a very good position. I did not need parking which could, if needed, be a problem as there is only short term parking near to the property. I was very spoilt to have the entire property to myself! And the weather was mainly superb.Thank you for all.

- Susan, June 2025
Lesley May 2025

“Everything you would ever need in a holiday let ,so well equipped .”

The only downside was the lack of terrestrial television .

- Lesley, May 2025
Brenda May 2025

“The only improvement for this cottage would be descaling of the kettle.”

- Brenda, May 2025

Thank you Brenda, consider it done Property Owner
John May 2025

“For me, the delight of Bunny cottage was the study.”

The cottage was comfortable, and tastefully furnished. Everything one could possibly want was supplied. Rob, the owner, was attentive and clearly wanted us to enjoy our stay. Would recommend Bunny cottage

- John, May 2025
Stuart April 2025

“The cottage was ideally situated within a stones through of all the amenities that Aldeburgh has to offer, the kitchen was well equipped , the main bedroom was very comfortable and the roof terrace was a delight (the weather was fantastic during the whole of our stay).”

Our only criticism would be that the decor could do with a bit of a refresh. Overall highly recommended.

- Stuart, April 2025
Alan April 2025

“Marilyn Watts Sykes Cottages Dear Sykes Cottages.”

On arrival at Bunny Cottage we switched on the downstairs lights and found that only about 4 ceiling lights out of 10 or 12 worked, making it rather dark. A standard light in the far corner was at a jaunty angle which we thought was broken but only needed screwing up. We went upstairs to unpack and looked out onto the balcony to see that it needed a good clean before we could use it. I went out and took the covers of the furniture, only to find it all very dirty with some gull droppings dried hard on the seating, this had been there for some time. Luckily there was a hose pipe nearby so with some hot water from the kettle downstairs and a cloth we were able to clean the seating and with the hose ,wash down the flooring. On reading the comments in the visitors book later we noticed this had been commented on before! So no lessons learned there! Perhaps a yard broom on the sun deck would be helpful. There was also a small chip of plaster on the wall in the master bedroom that was there on arrival so we don't expect any deduction for this. We feel some of these issues could have been addressed had we had a response from the owners. We did phone the owner on the number in the paperwork at least 3 times and left messages without any return calls or a visit. We don't expect this from a Sykes cottage. Several comments in the visitors book mentioned Rob's speedy arrival in sorting out their issues. Shame we didn't get the same standard of treatment. Cant fault the high quality of bed linen and towels and overall though the cottage was clean inside and apart from the above we enjoyed Aldeburgh and we love Suffolk but feel we would not recommend Bunny Cottage to friends. We did not by the way leave any comments in the visitors book as we felt it would be wrong to put the dampers on a property which they have given much love and thought into. By the way, the cooker needs a replacement bulb in the oven and we could not find the vacuum in the kitchen cupboard! We came to Aldeburgh to celebrate of 50th wedding anniversary and it was a shame that it was tinged with a little sadness because of the above issues. Regards Alan and Marilyn Watts.

- Alan, April 2025
Ann September 2024

“So well equipped.”

Lively welcome wine, biscuits and milk as well as tea and coffee. Bed very comfortable with good quality linen and pillows.Could have done with a standard light in the living room or table light as not good enough fir me to sew! But that’s just me. Terrace was wonderful.

- Ann, September 2024

All done on your suggestions. Property Owner
Philip September 2024

“Only downside was the front door lock breaking on 2 separate occasions.”

Both times it was attended to but a new lock is in hand I believe to be replaced. Also there was no welcome letter left and the WiFi pass in the best of Suffolk folder isn't recognised. We had to use the password on the router in the small bedroom.

- Philip, September 2024
John September 2024

“The washing machine was unusable until we'd removed lots of shredded dried paper from the drum.”

The machine was filthy and the detergent draw didn't pull out so the powder I'd bought came home with me unopened and had to go and buy tablets. The tumble dryer took hours to dry laundry and made a horrendous noise - way above the TV. The TV had a vertical black line down the screen. There are no wardrobes in the bedrooms. The toilet flush in the en-suite is very hard to work, as is the one in the full bathroom, also the toilet seat moves from side to side in here too. I have let the owner know privately. It's a shame about the lack of cleanliness and repairs needed that should have been reported by the cleaner and repaired. Such a lovely little cottage. The ensuite is way too small for a couple with no storage space

- John, September 2024

Thank you for the feed back. A lot of the comments have been solved. The cleaners don’t try the washing machine or dryer, ditto the tv so the only way we know is from feedback. Thank you for highlighting. This is the first time these thing have been pointed out. All fixed now. Quick update , due to your comments we have now rectified all the snagging problems you highlighted. As I said there are thing we don’t test on regular cleans do it was very useful you highlighted them for us. Even painted the outside. Property Owner
S. Caroline August 2024

“Bunny Cottage is absolutely lovely.”

Very well stocked with crockery, glasses, cutlery, cooking utensils etc. Nicely decorated throughout with a lot of care and attention to detail. I loved the upstairs 'reading room', a lovely touch. Lovely comfy bed and we had a bathroom each, blissful! We had beautiful hot weather and we sat on the roof terrace a lot, looking out to the sea. We enjoyed the '80's Carnival theme very much and I was able to catch up with some friends and reminisce about our youth in the '70's and early '80's, when I lived and worked in Aldeburgh. I always love coming back and being able to stay in Bunny Cottage was the icing on the cake! Thank you Jo & Rob.

- S. Caroline, August 2024

So pleased you had a good stay. We forgot to tell you about Carnival as the day can be quite boisterous. Glad you enjoyed the day and the week Property Owner
Jane May 2024

“Lovely location.”

The cottage had everything we needed for our stay. The only downside, the door was difficult to lock/unlock. Perhaps we would recommend a new shower head and hose to both bathrooms and a new plug for the bath. Saying that we would book again .

- Jane, May 2024
Martyn April 2024

“We had a lovely week in Bunny Cottage,Comfortable, clean and very homely,everything you need for a relaxing week away.”

With the beach,shops,coffee shops and restaurants so close, there is everything you need just a few minutes walk from the cottage.

- Martyn, April 2024

Thank you both for the glowing write up. Property Owner
Helen December 2023

“Delightful stay in Bunny Cottage.”

Perfect for the 2 of us for New Year. Loved the Christmas tree and other welcoming touches. Very well equipped and comfortable. All spotlessly clean - excellent location near beach, High Street and restaurants/pubs. Parking straightforward.

- Helen, December 2023
Jane December 2023

“It was in a great location and the kitchen was well equipped.”

The log burner was fantastic. However the photos completely misrepresent the space and light. It was so small dark and pokey . I was so disappointed when I opened the front door. Had I known this I wouldn’t have booked it and it led to a less enjoyable Christmas than I had hoped for. The upstairs was ok. I had the small bedroom- nowhere to hang clothes and the rings in the bottom draw of the chest kept coming off. The bathroom was ok - a bit dingy to be honest and I had to wedge something under the bathroom plug so that the bath water could drain away. I’m very disappointed by the misrepresentation of the inside - it was nowhere near as nice as it was portrayed on your website and I certainly won’t be returning to Bunny Cottage. I doubt I’d recommend Sykes either as I think the way you portray properties is dishonest.

- Jane, December 2023

I have just seen this review which is rather late I know. Sorry you didn’t feel it was what you expected and the photos misrepresented the property, I guess without a floor plan it is g go re to tell . Your comments have been taken onboard and we will look at ways to address your misgivings. Thank you for your candor. Rob ( owner) Property Owner
Richard November 2023

“Bunny Cottage was perfect - spotlessly clean and beautifully presented.”

The facilities in the cottage are first class and couldn’t have a better location for high street and beach.

- Richard, November 2023
Stephen October 2023

“The cottage is finished to a very high standard and is in an ideal location.”

- Stephen, October 2023
John October 2023

“Bunny cottage is perfectly located in Aldeburgh and whilst car parking could be an issue in peak season there are many options which should allow free parking.”

The property itself wants for nothing and is fitted out to a high standard with white goods, furniture and linens, all adding to the Great feel of the place which is 'tardis' like on the inside with 2 fine bedrooms , a study ,lovely lounge and dining kitchen, with bathroom, ensuite and cloakroom and then the sundeck with Seaview. We have said that in East Anglia Bunny Cottage is hard to better and truly well presented.

- John, October 2023
Ann September 2023

“Bunny Cottage is very comfortable,and well equipment in the kitchen,only thing missing was a small kitchen knife.”

The roof Terrance is a great place to sit in theism and have breakfast ,most morning's . We would come back again . Great restaurants in Aldeburgh,would recommend the Regatta ,also lunch at the Wentworth on a rainy afternoon .

- Ann, September 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. We had a small knife there but it developed legs or made its way into the bin, I have done that before when prepping a pile of salad. Glad you enjoyed Regatta as it was run by us before and it is nice they are keeping up the good work, I hope to see you again soon Rob, Jo and Anita. Property Owner
Alan September 2023

“Can't praise Bunny Cottage enough.”

It had everything we could have wished for and more. It was stylish, luxurious and comfortable too. Also convenient for High Street and beach. Plenty of information and leaflets. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Alan, September 2023

Sorry for slow reply but just to say thank you for taking the time to respond and for the kind words. It has been a good year for us and are so happy the weather has been so good. Property Owner
Richard July 2023

“Wonderful property , decorated to a high standard with well equipped kitchen too .”

Excellent terrace and superb balustrade . Story of why property is called Bunny Cottage is very moving . Highly recommended .

- Richard, July 2023
Alison June 2023

“Bunny Cottage is brilliantly positioned and a beautiful, comfortable cottage.”

We had a great time, thank you.

- Alison, June 2023

Thank you , your comments are very kind. Glad you had a good stay. Property Owner
Jenny June 2023

“Our fourth visit to stay during the Aldeburgh festival.”

We always enjoy Bunny Cottage, ideal position , comfortable, welcoming wine and other foodstuffs to share, fresh air on the terrace, in all a good 10 days.

- Jenny, June 2023
Philip June 2023

“Lovely house, in great location and extremely well provisioned with everything you might need in self-catering accommodation.”

Terrace is a real plus......albeit the relentless NE wind during our stay prevented us making best use of it!

- Philip, June 2023
Alison May 2023

“Bunny Cottage was so cosy and comfortable.”

Could not have chosen a nicer place to stay. Really lovely interior, lots of thoughtful touches. Also so convenient to shops and a few steps to the sea !

- Alison, May 2023
Chris May 2023

“Very well appointed property - never stayed in one so we’ll equipped and beautifully decorated.”

Found stairs a bit difficult but that’s me, whilst parking worked well although not so sure in the summer. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in such a good location in the town - the good weather helped too.

- Chris, May 2023
Lynne May 2023

“Parking in Aldeborough is tricky, but manageable at this time of year (May).”

The cottage was extremely comfortable and furnished to a high standard of care with lots of extra touches and good information. All in all a positive recommendation for other users.

- Lynne, May 2023
Amanda May 2023

“Lovely cottage.”

Our second stay. Very comfortable. Location was excellent. Parking issue can be got around. Always managed to park outside overnight. Everything you could need for a restful and relaxing break

- Amanda, May 2023

Thank you for the lovely comments. We are glad you had a nice time Property Owner
John April 2023

“I have listed your details as inaccurate regarding parking.”

Your details stated that parking was outside but in reality the was only limited parking time. Outside the cottage was limited to 2 hours, then we would have to move the vehicle. The car park opposite was limited to 4 hours, both of which was between 8.00am and 6.00 pm. If we had known then I would have looked for a property with a parking space even if it was cost a little extra. Most days we were looking at the time which spoilt our holiday as we could not fully relax.

- John, April 2023

Thank you for your comments. The parking here is a problem at times but there are all day spaces near by. On the front there are lots but I wish you could have asked I could have explained. An Alternative is the car parks in front for £3 a day. Sorry it spoilt it for you. Property Owner
Dinusha April 2023

“A perfect cottage in a perfect position.”

We loved the cottage because it was close to the beach and high street. Well equipped and clean a very comfortable place to stay. I would recommend this cottage.

- Dinusha, April 2023

Thank you for the kind words, we are very pleased you had a good time . Rob, Jo and Anita Property Owner
Elspeth December 2022

“Bunny Cottage is a sweet place to stay.”

It’s very well located just off the high street, it’s cosy and comfortable, and has everything you need. The kitchen is well-equipped, the beds are comfy, and having a shower as well as a bathroom is great, with excellent fluffy towels. Perhaps a non-slip mat would be a good addition. We had trouble getting the tv to work for normal channels! I fear I left my mobile phone charger in the living room, plugged in near the tv - it would be good to have it back if you find it.

- Elspeth, December 2022
Karen December 2022

“We had a lovely Christmas break at Bunny Cottage.”

The cottage is very comfortable and the kitchen well equipped (so making Christmas dinner there was no problem).

- Karen, December 2022
Peter September 2022

“Been here before and enjoyed a second visit some areas are getting tired but ...”

Been here before and enjoyed a second visit some areas are getting tired but still ok position very favourable for shops etc

- Peter, September 2022
Stephen September 2022

“Aldeburgh is a tremendous place for a relaxing weekend, or a great base for a longer stay in Suffolk.”

Bunny Cottage is very well-equipped, clean and comfortable, everything you need for either type of break.

- Stephen, September 2022

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with FreeSat, DVD player, iPod docking station, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
A travel cot is available on request at time of booking
Unallocated roadside parking
First-floor sun terrace, patio furniture
one small, well behaved dog welcome
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 1 miles

The property

Guests are welcomed into a spacious and stylish living/dining room with a fully equipped kitchen with handmade units to one side. The master bedroom on the first floor has an en suite shower room and French doors to a fabulous roof terrace where guests can relax and enjoy the sea views. There is also a good sized single room, family bathroom and a comfortable sun room. There is unrestricted parking directly outside the cottage, available on a first-come-first-served basis. Ground Floor Sitting/Dining Room The front door opens directly into the spacious sitting/dining room – a great place for friends and family to congregate with a chic modern wood-burner making the cottage cosy in the winter months. The room is furnished to enable guests to enjoy a meal at home or relax in comfy sofas and chairs watching the flat-screen TV with DVD player or listening to the music on the iPod with docking station provided. The kitchen area is nicely divided from the sitting/dining area with a partition wall. Kitchen A key feature of this stylish room is the bespoke hand made kitchen units with granite worktops, which conceal the Neff washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher. There is also a ceramic hob with extractor fan and electric double oven at waist height with all the equipment, crockery and cutlery required by the chef of the family. Cloakroom Conveniently located at the bottom of the stairs with WC and washbasin. First Floor Stairs lead directly from the sitting/dining room to a first-floor landing with the sitting room, family bathroom, single bedroom and master bedroom leading off it. Sun-room This lovely additional reception room with east facing bay window and sea views is a great place for guests to relax with a book or do some work in peace. Family Bathroom The family bathroom has a bath and overhead shower, washbasin, and WC with a window overlooking the roof terrace giving natural light. Single Bedroom A generous single room overlooking the high street, with a large chest of drawers for your clothes. Master Bedroom A lovely light room with king-size bed, there is a window overlooking the high street and French doors opening onto the sunny roof terrace where guests can watch the sunrise and enjoy its warmth for most of the day. En-Suite Shower With walk in power shower, WC, washbasin and heated towel rail. Outside Bunny Cottage’s front door opens onto the pavement with the beach across the adjacent road. There is unrestricted parking in the alley opposite on a first-come, first-served basis, or parking permits available for the nearby public car parks. A spacious first floor sun terrace with garden furniture and planters is the ideal place to soak up the sun and enjoy views of the sea to one side and the high street to the other.

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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!

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Reviews & Ratings

“Another great stay in Bunny Cottage over Christmas.”

“Great location, very clean, nice rooms.”

“What a wonderful find!”

“Bunny cottage was beautiful.”

“A wonderful cottage and well equipped- interesting layout and a bit like a rabbit warren with surprises round the corners which I liked, and with lots of light airy spaces.”

“Everything you would ever need in a holiday let ,so well equipped .”

“The only improvement for this cottage would be descaling of the kettle.”

“For me, the delight of Bunny cottage was the study.”

“The cottage was ideally situated within a stones through of all the amenities that Aldeburgh has to offer, the kitchen was well equipped , the main bedroom was very comfortable and the roof terrace was a delight (the weather was fantastic during the whole of our stay).”

“Marilyn Watts ​ Sykes Cottages ​ Dear Sykes Cottages.”

“So well equipped.”

“Only downside was the front door lock breaking on 2 separate occasions.”

“The washing machine was unusable until we'd removed lots of shredded dried paper from the drum.”

“Bunny Cottage is absolutely lovely.”

“Lovely location.”

“We had a lovely week in Bunny Cottage,Comfortable, clean and very homely,everything you need for a relaxing week away.”

“Delightful stay in Bunny Cottage.”

“It was in a great location and the kitchen was well equipped.”

“Bunny Cottage was perfect - spotlessly clean and beautifully presented.”

“The cottage is finished to a very high standard and is in an ideal location.”

“Bunny cottage is perfectly located in Aldeburgh and whilst car parking could be an issue in peak season there are many options which should allow free parking.”

“Bunny Cottage is very comfortable,and well equipment in the kitchen,only thing missing was a small kitchen knife.”

“Can't praise Bunny Cottage enough.”

“Wonderful property , decorated to a high standard with well equipped kitchen too .”

“Bunny Cottage is brilliantly positioned and a beautiful, comfortable cottage.”

“Our fourth visit to stay during the Aldeburgh festival.”

“Lovely house, in great location and extremely well provisioned with everything you might need in self-catering accommodation.”

“Bunny Cottage was so cosy and comfortable.”

“Very well appointed property - never stayed in one so we’ll equipped and beautifully decorated.”

“Parking in Aldeborough is tricky, but manageable at this time of year (May).”

“Lovely cottage.”

“I have listed your details as inaccurate regarding parking.”

“A perfect cottage in a perfect position.”

“Bunny Cottage is a sweet place to stay.”

“We had a lovely Christmas break at Bunny Cottage.”

“Been here before and enjoyed a second visit some areas are getting tired but ...”

“Aldeburgh is a tremendous place for a relaxing weekend, or a great base for a longer stay in Suffolk.”