“On arrival the first thing I didn't like was the parking space, it was very tight.”
We entered through the back gate and this was our first clue, the latch was broken so if the wind got up it would bang all night. The yard we entered was unclean with rusty old steps going up and a rusty metal plate on the wall.
We retrieved our key from the dirty key safe and entered the kitchen, our spirits raised a little as this was a spacious area and looked not too bad but there was a strong musty smell that wasn't nice. There was no welcome pack of any sort. As we explored the kitchen we found the freezer to be full of food with no room for anything we may have wanted to put in it.
We then went to the living room at the front of the property and again there was the musty smell with the furniture covered with old musty blankets and certainly not where we could spend our evenings.
At the back of the property was the bedroom which was like a cave ! There was only the overhead light, which had a low voltage bulb, with no bedside lamps. The pictures on the Web site showed 3 or 4 lamps in the room which I liked as I enjoy reading before I go to sleep, but they were non-existent.
Finally there was the bathroom. This may well be the worst room of all. It was dark, damp and had mould on the shower curtains, horrible.
This was the final straw for us, we phoned Sykes and told them we would not be staying. Due to health problems in the family this was my first holiday for two years so the last thing I wanted to do was leave but there was no way I was staying there.
In fairness to the owner we were given a refund a week later.
If the property had lived up to the advertising, without the smell, it would have been good, it looks as though it needs some TLC
Summary
- Ground-floor apartment
- One bedroom: 1 x king-size
- Bathroom with bath, shower above, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen/dining room
- Sitting room with sea views
- Heating
- Gas Range-style oven, eight ring gas hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster
- TV with Free Sat, WiFi
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- One off-road parking space
- One well-behaved dog accepted
- Sorry no smoking
- Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles
- Note: Additional parking can be found to the front of the house, on a first come basis
- Note: The bath is high sided to get into so may not be suitable for those with mobility issues
- Note: Whilst the property is on the ground floor, there are two steps up into the property and a step down into the bathroom/bedroom
- Note: The apartments above have right of access via the external stair case which is located in the courtyard garden.
The property
11a Market Cross Place is a beautiful Georgian property located in an ideal spot complete with sea views. Combining wonderful classic design with the modern amenities needed for a break in this home from home.
The property boasts a spacious kitchen/dining room, sitting room with sea views, king size bedroom, bathroom and courtyard garden. To the rear is an off-road parking space.
Ground floor
Entering into the kitchen/dining room from the rear of the property. A mixture of beautiful wooden floor and carpet run throughout the ground floor. Please note there are two steps up into the property and a step down into the bathroom/bedroom.
Kitchen/Dining room
Very much the center of the home, featuring a beautiful handcrafted kitchen, with all of the appliances you could need to cook up culinary delights, including a gas Range-style oven with eight ring gas hob and extractor above, 70/30 fridge-freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle and toaster.
A wooden country-style dining table seating six sits in the center of the room.
Sitting room
Located at the front of the property, with stunning sea views. This quintessential room with high ceilings offers a space to relax after a busy day exploring, with two three-seater sofas, comfortable chair, TV with FreeSat and an array of books for you to enjoy.
Bedroom
A tranquil space to retreat to at the end of the day, with a sumptuous king-size bed with bedside tables and lamps. There is ample storage provided with a timeless double wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Bathroom
Grab a good book and glass of wine and relax into the traditional freestanding bath, complete with shower above. There is a wash basin with mirror above, heated towel rail and WC.
Garden
11a Market Cross Place benefits from a courtyard garden, with a bistro table and chairs for you to enjoy dining alfresco.
To the rear of the property is a private off-road parking space for you to enjoy, with additional roadside parking available at the front of the property.
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!
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
