“Overall it was a a pleasant stay.”
Our feedback is based on ways to improve the guest experience, rather than out and out complaints. The cottage looks tired - there are many areas where a lick of paint would not go amiss, and the sofas look rather stained and worn. The outdoor furniture was covered in bird poo - it needs regular cleaning. There were only 2 toilet rolls, one bin bag, a couple of dishwasher tabs, and no cleaning materials on arrival. We were unsure if this meant guests normally do not keep the cottage clean day by day(!), or whether we needed to buy our own - that would have been helpful to know when we were packing for the stay. We purchased our own in the local shop. Some of the electrical appliance guides were not for the actual appliances in the house (microwave for example). The in-house guide (on the table on arrival) made reference to the satellite television - we could find no trace of a satellite tv box. Finally, the shower temperature dial in the family bathroom was stuck solid on very hot - it was locked with uncleared limescale. It took some effort (and a tool from my car) to free it and make the shower usable. Overall, better guidance on what to find and expect on arrival (and what to bring with us), and a general redecorate and deep clean would make this a perfect stay. Great space and location, loved being able to bring our little dog, and loved the size of the kitchen. Thanks.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room with open fire
- Gas central heating with open fire
- Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
- Flat-screen TV with Freeview, a DVD player, iPod docking station
- WiFi
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot available
- Unallocated, roadside parking available outside the property
- Garden to the front with patio furniture, secure courtyard
- One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles
- Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be made available please let us know at time of booking
- Note: There will be a welcome gift of wine and biscuits available on arrival
- Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking
The property
A particular feature of this self-catering Aldeburgh holiday cottage is the south east facing garden, meaning breakfasts taken outside can be in the sunshine. The ground floor of the house has a sitting room with a bay window to the garden and an open fire, ideal fro cosy nights in playing board games. There is also a spacious kitchen diner with handmade kitchen units and a range cooker. Plenty of room around the big family dining table for everyone! There is also a small courtyard off the kitchen, ideal for storing bikes. With so many cycle paths right on your doorstep, prepare to be truly spoilt for choice as to where you head out each day.
The Corner Cottage is ideal for families as it has one king and one twin bedroom, plus there's also the much sought after second bathroom. The en suite shower room off the master bedroom means the children can enjoy use of the family bathroom which has an overhead shower. Another nice touch is the full size single beds in the second bedroom, so whether you're 4 or 94 you will have a spacious and comfortable night's sleep.
In an enviable location, The Corner Cottage
GROUND FLOOR
From Park Road guests will come into an entrance hall with the open plan kitchen/diner to the left, the sitting room to the right and stairs to the first floor straight ahead.
SITTING ROOM
The sitting room features an open fire and a lovely bay window, which overlooks the southeast facing front garden and Aldeburgh High Street beyond. There are two, two-seater sofas and an armchair, a flat screen TV with FreeView channels, a DVD player and an iPod docker in the room.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
To one end of the room is the fully equipped kitchen, featuring a bespoke, hand made kitchen with wood worktops, slim-line dishwasher, dual-fuel range cooker with a four-ring gas hob and electric oven, Belfast sink, a fridge-freezer and a microwave. The other end of the open plan room there is a dining table to seat six.
FIRST FLOOR
From the ground floor entrance hall straight stairs lead to a landing on the first floor. To the right are a few more stairs and another landing to bedroom 1; to the left is another few stairs and another landing leading to bedroom 2 and the family bathroom.
BEDROOM 1
This room has a bay window over looking Aldeburgh High Street, a king-size bed, two bedside tables, a wardrobe with drawers, as well as an en-suite shower room.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
In this room is a shower with a chrome rain head, a hand basin and a W.C.
BEDROOM 2
This room has two full size single beds. There is a bedside table, a chest of drawers and a wardrobe.
BATHROOM
There is a bath with an overhead shower, a hand basin and a W.C.
OUTSIDE
Unrestricted on-road parking is generally available a short distance along Park Road and on other nearby streets. There is a southeast-facing garden to the front of the property, accessed from Park Road, with seating and tables and a small secure courtyard off the kitchen where you can store bicycles.
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: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be made available please let us know at time of booking. Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
