Rosemary Cottage, Aldeburgh

July 24th 2026 We stayed at Rosemary cottage for a week in July, in the middle of the summer.

The cottage is in a perfect location, about 5 minutes' walk to the shops restaurants and the sea. However, the images on the web site did not correctly reflect the interior or exterior of the cottage. Considering that first impressions go a long way, we were disappointed upon our arrival, although the cottage was cosy both the exterior and interior needed some TLC. The front of the cottage was very tired and in need of an update, with flaking paint and plaster around the front door frame and new putty on a window panel, on day 3 of our stay someone arrived and painted the putty around the replaced window whilst we were out, however the paint was left running down the window. Therefore, the front of the cottage didn’t look appealing or create a good impression. Although the cottage interior was cosy it wasn’t that comfortable and needed to be cleaned to a higher standard, cobwebs behind the sofa and ants around the door area. The small toilet/shower room located downstairs also needed some re-work as the door frame was damp and rotting and the extractor fan was temperamental. The garden Summer House to the rear of the property was damp, dirty and needed re-painting so we chose not to spend any time in there, which was a pity as the rear garden got the sun.

Lovely little cottage.

Just the bedroom upstairs. Very quaint. Bathroom tiny but has shower, no bath. Light fitting kept falling off in bathroom. Kitchen lovely size with dining table

Ideal location.

Overall we enjoyed our stay and loved the excellent cooker. Local shops are a joy especially for fresh fish

Lovely little cottage.

Perfect for the 2 of us & our small dog. The cottage was clean and in an ideal location (although we didn’t realise the dog wasn’t allowed on the beach during summer, but less than a 10 minute walk and you can reach dog friendly areas!). Well equipped, we enjoyed having fish and chips from across the road in the summer house in the back garden. Plenty to do nearby, lots of shops and pubs and places to eat.

We really enjoyed our week in this lovely grade 2 listed property, with an abundance of character and original features.

We were lucky with the weather and particularly enjoyed the summer house and garden. The kitchen was well equipped and we slept comfortably in the cosy bedroom. Great location for local amenities and the beach.

Lovely cottage but unloved.

Furniture was uncomfortable and the provision of only 3 forks was silly. Very nice to have a garden, a pity the grass was not cut. You are asked to hoover up before you go however there was no hoover!

Lovely cottage and lovely area had relaxing time

What a lovely little cottage.

We had such a relaxing stay. And we really enjoyed the garden and summerhouse. Just a couple of minor things to feedback. In the welcome pack it states no use of candles, yet every room had them, so I would suggest removing them as I’m sure this is in fire risk assessment. ( not that we used them :) ). We hope to return very soon. Many Thanks Julie and Shane and Masha the dog

A delightful little cottage in a lovely town.

The cottage was perfect for the two of us along with our dog, in a fantastic location at the end of, but right on, the High Street. The living room is cosy and the kitchen is very well equipped. There is not much hanging space in the bedroom, but the chest of drawers was more than enough for us to store our clothes, and the bed was very comfy. The enclosed back garden was not only a delight for the dog, the patio table and chairs have been perfectly positioned to catch the sun most of the day and the summerhouse was a lovely spot for breakfast. The only comment is that the listing description and the info folder in the property both need updating slightly - the TV does not seem to have a built-in CD/DVD player, and the info folder suggests making use of a vacuum cleaner which we couldn't find. All in all, though, a fabulous stay in delightful cottage to which we would definitely consider returning.

Great little cottage, great area, cosy little place, will defo be going back!

Very comfortable and convieient pretty cottage, we had a lovely time and took our dog.

No negatives - only advisory to others - 1) turn front door key to the right (bit counter intuitive) 2) no washing machine we could find so take hand wash if you want to wash clothes 3) we couldnt find a garden tap to hose the dog down - owner maybe able to advise where that is, thankfully we had our muddaddy with us.

A cosy comfortable cottage but needs a little TLC, eg.

Scruffy front garden, summerhouse doors don't close, sink and shower in wetroom slow to drain. (You really do need flipflops as you are standing in water and its slippery). No complimentary tea bags, coffee, milk etc. Very usual, never had this in any cottage we have ever rented. Overall a nice cottage in a very good location.

Rosemary Cottage is perfectly positioned in the centre of Aldeburgh with easy access to the shops, pubs and beach.

The cottage itself is well-equipped and also has excellent WiFi connectivity. We would highly recommend and look forward to staying again in the near future.

We had a lovely Easter Weekend in this great little cottage .

All clean and tidy and nice and warm everything we needed . And in a perfect place . We would love to go again .

We had a wonderful stay in this adorable cottage.

It’s like a little tardis, there was plenty of room for us and our dog. Beautifully furnished and lovely and clean. We slept like logs on the comfy bed. Thank you - we will be back!

I was very comfortable in this historic and quirky, beautifully decorated cottage.

The ingenious, tiny wetroom bathroom was perfect for 1 or 2 people. A heater thoughtfully provided for the quiet, well-equipped if chilly kitchen and a coffee pod machine as well as jar of instant coffee available for caffeine fixes (no cafetiere). The bed was glorious; firm mattress, plenty of pillows. Great WiFi and an Amazon firestick makes a wide range of TV shows available, which again was thoughtful. All linens and surfaces spotless, as much hot water and heating as I could want. Lovely little garden. Fresh flowers a very thoughtful touch.

In overall need of general maintenance inside & out!

Need some TLC. Main TV outdated with minimal channels. TV in bedroom unusable as no Ariel cable! Garden front & rear unkept. No welcome bottle of wine - something we have always had with every booking for over 20 years now! Owner needs to invest in the property.

The cottage’s outside appearance is shabby to say the least and is undoubtedly the most run down in the street.

Inside the settee was scruffy and very uncomfortable to sit on. The central heating didn’t come on one evening. The shower didn’t work and I had to call your colleague to arrange for a plumber to come out. He took one look at the shower and said it couldn’t be mended as it was so old. He then found there was an airlock and thankfully it worked. The whole of the shower and toilet area was covered in water as it is a wet room but the water didn’t drain quickly and the floor was very slippery and a risk in terms of falling. There was a set of keys in the back door lock on the outside and so had we not seen them there was a risk of someone accessing the property. The sink in the bathroom has a glass shelf above it which means you can’t rinse your face without hitting the glass. The general state of cleanliness was dirty and uncared for. We got the clear impression that no one cares for this cottage nor the people who rent it. In other cottages we have rented through other agencies there was a welcome bottle of wine but not here. The Welcome file was underneath a guestbook under the television - it should have been out on clear display. The television downstairs was not properly tuned and so the speech was out of sync. The TV in the bedroom did not work as it had no aerial lead. There was nothing in the Welcome pack about the property’s wi fi and password. The shower curtain was mouldy at the bottom a fact pointed out by previous guests but not sorted out. Generally speaking this is a shoddy cottage which is not worth the money we paid. We cut short our stay and went home on the Friday rather than the Saturday. Clearly the owner wants to make money without any investment. We would appreciate some recompense in recognition of this poor rental experience.

Whilst we really enjoyed our stay at Rosemary Cottage we did feel it could do with a bit of TLC.

Saying that the location was great, there was always hot water and everything thing else you needed for a comfortable stay.

Why does it state there is parking for one car when there is no parking at all.

Unable to access wi fi, BT state it has been suspended due to unpaid bill, I don't think this is good enough and think others considering renting this cottage should be aware. Although chilly the week I stayed that kitchen is colder than the arctic, surely something could be done other than the electric radiator that makes little or no difference. I would never stay again or recommend the cottage to anyone.

the front and back doors both leach heat, the front is far worse, but there is a terrible draft from both.

the bathroom sink is impossible to use as there is a glass shelf positioned above it which is far too close to allow access other than to wash your hands, the shower doesn't drain effectively meaning water nearly floods into the kitchen when used, the dishwasher door sticks badly on the kick plate panel underneath it which is causing the front of the dishwasher door to splinter, there is a slat missing from the front gate, it looks to have come lose and has been placed in the front garden space. The front garden space is very untidy, it needs a good clean-up/sweep, the mattress is very hard, and uncomfortable.

We really enjoyed our few days away at Rosemary Cottage.

Ideal location and very cosy.

Fun stay,with a lot of good time and family outings.

Aldeburgh and cottage both perfect.

Great Location, dinner at The Lighthouse, afternoon tea at The Wentworth, fish & chips - all great, Snape Maltings, Walberswick, Orford all worth a visit. All very dog friendly!!

It was great.

A lovely cottage in a perfect spot. A very peaceful garden too! We were blessed with fantastic weather, which meant we got to see everything at its finest. We would love to come again.

A return visit and we love the new oven/cooker - and new bits in the house - comfy touches.

Lots of cooking, with fresh fish from the market + the huts + meat from the butchers. Do visit the bookshops. Ice cream by the boating pond is a very good thing. Brudenell to Thorpeness and back (nice for a 5k run).

We love this cottage, perfect for 2 and the garden with its summerhouse is fab - spent a couple of afternoons just hanging out in the garden!

This is our second time in Aldeburgh and loved it. Try the Wentworth for afternoon teas. All 3 pubs vert different and all worth spending time in. Locals seem to prefer The White Hart which is handy for this place!

A cheeky long weekend for us!

The cottage was perfect, great location and brilliant for our two Labradors... walks along from Aldeburgh to Thorpeness where the dogs could swim in the sea were wonderful!! We love this place, thank you!

Lovely week at Rosemary Cottage, perfect location and quiet even though on the main road.

Enjoyed food at The Lighthouse, Aldeburgh Market and of course fish & chips. Great walks from the door and feb weather too.

A wonderful, cosy bank holiday stay at Rosemary Cottage.

We loved it including the sea and sunshine.

Comfortable cottage, looks small from the outside but roomy inside - a tardis!

Good location for the local walks and visits to a nearby towns and villages.