Hidden Cottage, Aldeburgh

4.0★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

6 Customer Review(s)

Philip
September 2023

“We loved the cottage, the character and garden.”

Yes the stairs are a challenge but you get used to them. The bed is very comfortable but the sofa is less so. Would have liked to have cleaned up during and at the end of our stay to make sure the property was handed back in good order, but the brush and dustpan is not up to the job. Appreciate that storage space is limited but a small hoover or a long handle broom would certainly help. Location is great, easy walk to all that the town has to offer.

Yes the stairs are a challenge but you get used to them. The bed is very comfortable but the sofa is less so. Would have liked to have cleaned up during and at the end of our stay to make sure the property was handed back in good order, but the brush and dustpan is not up to the job. Appreciate that storage space is limited but a small hoover or a long handle broom would certainly help. Location is great, easy walk to all that the town has to offer.

- Philip, September 2023
Duncan August 2023

“Excellent character property for dogs and great location Couple of small issues - telly can be intermittent and difficult to work Not many cleaning materials - i.”

E brush/mop/hoover, Bed very loose and creaking (but comfortable) But would definitely return

- Duncan, August 2023
Loren August 2023

“A lovely property which was quirky and a pleasure to stay in.”

We loved the attention to detail and the large garden. However it was a bit strange for the guests staying in the other half of the cottage to come through to the garden to use the bins.

- Loren, August 2023
Zofia June 2023

“We really loved the cosy bolthole of a property, perfect as a base to explore the Suffolk coastline.”

Super close to the amenities of the high street and the sea.

- Zofia, June 2023
Julie October 2022

“A quaint very clean, well equipped cottage, smaller than expected, lovely garden although shocked to see the occupants of tiger villa walk into our garden to deposit their rubbish in the bin - not being made aware of this did make us feel the cottage was not private and then we wasn’t sure when they would wander back into the garden, we enjoyed exploring aldeburgh and the surrounding areas.”

- Julie, October 2022
Sonia September 2022

“Excellent location for this cottage being a short walk into town, the beach and beautiful river walks.”

The cottage is small but adequate & a lovely welcome basket of goodies was provided. The garden is large and lovely chairs provided to sit out. The bedroom is quirky with its slanting squeaky floors and a very comfortable bed! The stairs should be listed more as a ladder than stairs..they have very small treads and are very narrow! More emphasis should be placed on this on the cottage description! The hot water supply is not consistent and not enough for a bath and occasionally does cut out in the middle of a shower! It would be a benefit to supply some cleaning products so that you don’t have to buy kitchen & bathroom cleaners for a weeks holiday. Also we where unable to locate any floor brushes or even a dust pan and brush which would be useful.

- Sonia, September 2022

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Summary

One king-size bedroom
Bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room
Gas central heating
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
Flat-screen TV, DVD player, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and stairgate available on request
Unallocated roadside parking
Fully enclosed courtyard and grass garden, patio furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking
Note: The stairs are steep and some of the ceilings have limited height so the property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility

The property

Hidden Cottage provides the luxury of a charming coastal holiday home in Aldeburgh along with the rarity of a large, sunny garden. Not known for having much outdoor space, traditional fishermen's cottages tend to have smaller terrace-style gardens, but at Hidden Cottage it's like your very own beer garden! Enjoy a local Adnams beer from the comfort of this sunny, large and private garden. Plus if you're looking to bring a dog they will have plenty of space, and the beach within a 2 minute walk. Doggy heaven! Location is key when looking for the perfect holiday home for you and your other half, and Hidden Cottage could not be better located! The beach can be easily reached on foot within 2 minutes, along with all the amenities you could wish for on Aldeburgh's bustling High Street. This charming cottage is ideal for a couple looking to get away from it all. The master bedroom has a king size bed for extra comfort on your trip away, and the cosy sitting room is ideal for cuddling up on cooler nights. Keen cyclists? There's a covered patio area ideal for keeping your bikes dry during your stay. Downstairs you'll find a kitchen/dining room with patio doors out to a large back garden, and a cosy living room. Upstairs, the large bathroom has a separate shower and luxurious roll-top bath, ideal for a long hot soak in the tub! This holiday cottage in Aldeburgh has a quirky layout, which is part of the charm of staying in a period property. There are extremely steep stairs (more like a ladder or ascending to the crow's nest than normal stairs!) so please be aware a sense of adventure and agility is needed when heading to the bedroom or bathroom! Ground Floor The wide patio doors lead straight into the kitchen diner, with the stairs leading up the bedroom and door to the right leading to the living room. Living Room A charming room, full of character with a decorative original stove showing how the cottage used to be, the original brick floor and a window overlooking the rear patio garden. This cosy room is furnished with a sofa, armchair, rug and a 32'' flat-screen TV. Kitchen With hand-made painted wooden kitchen units, a cooker with a gas hob and electric oven, a dishwasher, fridge, Nespresso coffee machine and microwave. There is also a small table and chairs so you can enjoy meals in the comfort of your holiday cottage, and patio doors to the back garden. First Floor Very steep narrow ladder stairs lead from a door in the kitchen directly into the bedroom above. Bedroom A hand-made wooden king size bed with a comfortable memory foam mattress. The room has a wonderful sash window and large casement window looking towards Aldeburgh's marshes, original pine floorboards and bedside tables. Bathroom There's a roll-top bath, separate shower, a W.C., hand basin and a wardrobe. Outside There's a patio garden with a roofed area and a table and chairs. On-road parking available on a first-come first-served basis.

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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: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: The stairs are very steep and some of the ceilings have limited height so the property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We loved the cottage, the character and garden.”

“Excellent character property for dogs and great location Couple of small issues - telly can be intermittent and difficult to work Not many cleaning materials - i.”

“A lovely property which was quirky and a pleasure to stay in.”