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Rosemary Cottage, Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh, Suffolk (Ref. 1117033)

3.9

Best of Suffolk rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

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

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26 Customer Review(s)

  • Lynne

    “Sadly for the first time in over 30 years of staying in holiday cottages I am making a very negative response.”

    The cottage was so unwelcoming, apart from the awful colour it was painted, the tiny garden had large refuse bin & a pathway that had never been swept & windows that looked like they had never been cleaned outside for months. First impressions! Inside I know that it's a listed building but it was so tired looking, the lounge needs a revamp of furniture, curtains & paint job. The kitchen area was fine and there was all we needed. The shower was good and well planned in the small space but it ...

    The cottage was so unwelcoming, apart from the awful colour it was painted, the tiny garden had large refuse bin & a pathway that had never been swept & windows that looked like they had never been cleaned outside for months. First impressions! Inside I know that it's a listed building but it was so tired looking, the lounge needs a revamp of furniture, curtains & paint job. The kitchen area was fine and there was all we needed. The shower was good and well planned in the small space but it just felt so unloved. Also it's the first cottage we have been in that there wasn't a little welcome pack, which we have always thought a nice touch. We were very lucky with the weather but the back garden was so untidy and bare & not relaxing chairs to sit on, it really spoilt it for us. We actually felt so uncomfortable in it, probably made worse that the property next door was a historical custom house, beautifully kept that everyone stopped to admire it that we left a day early as we felt so uncomfortable in it. To make matters worse when I booked it whish was with a sister company of yours, I somehow ending making the booking for September 2025 by mistake, you couldn't understand how it could have happened because of the days the booking was made but you rearranged it & didn't charge for doing so but it still cost me an extra ÂŁ80 more than it should have done. So it's a definite no return for us.

    - Lynne, September 2024

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay at Rosemary Cottage, I'm also sorry you didn't like the colour it's painted but feel that's a personal preference. The bins like most other houses in Aldeburgh are positioned at the front to allow for refuse collection and the windows are cleaned every 6 weeks but being a seaside town, with salt and seagulls, it's not always easy to keep on top of. The interior of the cottage was painted 18 months in a beautiful Farrow & Ball colour and new curtains and blinds throughout so again I'm sorry you don't' like our taste. I will agree the sofa needs replacing which is happening soon. The garden is well kept but we do have apples and olive leaves dropping and we have a lovely Summer house with cushions etc. We are sorry you didn't feel it wasn't admired as much as the custom house next door but I'm sure you'll agree it's different type of house and unsual architecture with steps which always draws attention from passers by. We took the decision last year not to provide a welcome pack due to it always being left or unwanted due to varying allergies! Property Owner

Summary

  • One double bedroom
  • Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Gas with flame-effect fire
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV, FreeView, DVD player, CD player, WiFi, selection of books and games
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, summer house and furniture
  • One well behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
  • Note: In keeping with the age of the property, there are low ceilings and steep stairs
  • Note: This property is not suitable for children, however babies are permitted
  • Note: If you wish to bring a dog, it must be mentioned at the time of booking

The property

A beautiful period self-catering Aldeburgh let for two, in a prime position in the heart of Aldeburgh on the High Street, walking distances to the shops and pebbled beach. The property is listed as one of the oldest property in Aldeburgh, and is therefore full of character, including the original bakers oven. On the ground floor you have the living room, kitchen and wet room. On the first floor you have the bedroom. Ground Floor A small garden at the front of the house (complete with Rosemary bushes!) leads to the front door which opens into the living room, leading onto the kitchen with the wet room off of this. Living Room There’s a two seater leather sofa, a wicker chair and a flat-screen TV with built-in Freeview/DVD/CD player. A gas flame-effect fire and original beams makes the cottage a cosy retreat for winter breaks. Kitchen/Dining Room Beyond the living room is a lovely cottage kitchen with a leisure cook master electric oven, bespoke handmade kitchen units, French dresser, antique pine table and chairs, a fridge with freezer compartment, integrated slimline dishwasher, toaster, and a terracotta pammet floor. A door leads out to the back garden. Wet Room To the side of the kitchen is a small blue-tiled wet room with a shower, w.c. and sink. First Floor Double Bedroom Steep stairs lead from the ground floor between the living room and kitchen-diner to a double bedroom with a white, New England style bed, natural carpeting and original windows overlooking the High Street. There is a TV with a Firestick so you can enjoy streaming your favourite shows. Outside There is a raised garden with a lawn to the rear of the cottage with a table and chairs. There is a summer house and brick built storage building suitable for storing bicycles. This has a built in, charcoal barbecue. On road parking is usually available in nearby side streets.

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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: This property is not suitable for children, however babies are permitted.
Note: Due to being one of the oldest properties in Aldeburgh, is a quirky rustic cottage with low ceilings and steep stairs so not suitable for children or those with limited mobility.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas