11a Market Cross Place

Customer rating

4.0★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Jill
July 2026

“We enjoyed our stay.”

The downsides of this property (approach through bins, bleak back yard, slightly musty bedroom) were known to us from previous reviews. So too were the positive features - roomy, well equipped accommodation with good quality furnishings, fabulous location and an iconic view at the front. And a car parking. Although no property in this day and age should have a mouldy shower curtain.

The downsides of this property (approach through bins, bleak back yard, slightly musty bedroom) were known to us from previous reviews. So too were the positive features - roomy, well equipped accommodation with good quality furnishings, fabulous location and an iconic view at the front. And a car parking. Although no property in this day and age should have a mouldy shower curtain.

- Jill, July 2026
Sylvia October 2025

“The apartment was in a fabulous location right by the beach.”

It was comfortable and well equipped. It was dog friendly, but as we have no pets, the smell of animals was overwhelming in the lounge and bedroom. Although well prepared and badically clean, sadly the whole place could do with a deep clean and change of things like cushions and throws.

- Sylvia, October 2025
Martyn September 2025

“This is the second time we have stayed here and we will definitely return.”

The location of the apartment is fantastic. Just across the road from the beach and next to the wonderful sea food beach huts. And the off road parking is a must, especially if you arrive at the weekend when it is quite busy. Thd flat is spacious and well furnished and equipped. Very clean.

- Martyn, September 2025
Debbie August 2025

“The first impressions are not the best - mainly the smells, ie walking past smelly bins, the smell of the Indian restaurant kitchen nextdoor and then the sparse back yard.”

However the property was as described and expected. Lovely big kitchen with more than enough amenities for a weekend. Bedroom and bathroom both lovely. Very comfy bed and good towels. The lounge could just do with a bit of an update, particularly the settees. For a longer stay, a microwave would be good and somewhere to hang coats. Also a blind in the bedroom for privacy, so that you don’t have to keep the curtains permanently closed. We would recommend and stay again.

- Debbie, August 2025
Yvonne July 2025

“Lovely large ground floor property.”

Kitchen had lots of flies and a horrible smell. Living room again great size room but the sofas very worn and shabby. Could have been covered with throws. Armchair had a throw which smelt badly. Contacted Sykes the day we got there but no one returned our call

- Yvonne, July 2025
Rosemary April 2025

“Overall we had a very comfortable stay, lovely large airy rooms, beautiful decor, cosy & warm and perfect location.”

We would recommend a microwave and there was a distinct lack of hanging space for coats (big space available on kitchen wall)? The external front door requires urgent attention as it did not shut quietly, often requiring three or more attempts to close & is a shared door to other dwellings. Also suggest a polite notice to keep noise to a minimum in the communal hallway & stairs to the flat above, as internal front door to flat 11A is NOT substantial enough to keep noise out & half glazing allows light to shine through from hall light which is on a movement sensor.

- Rosemary, April 2025
Russell December 2024

“The flat is in a cracking location and the car parking is really useful.”

It's a great kitchen to cook and eat in (from the fish stall right across the road). Overall a very comfortable flat and we enjoyed our stay very much. The hot water is a combi boiler, so we were able to have a hot bath by running it slowly! Sitting room has a TV firestick which worked really well from the excellent WiFi. Our only gripe was that three lights out of six not working in the bathroom, three out of nine not working in the kitchen, and one sidelight out in the sitting room felt a little shoddy, even if it didn't affect our enjoyment of the stay.

- Russell, December 2024

Hello, I'm really glad you enjoyed your stay. I am so very sorry about the lighting. I was very disappointed that this hadn't been addressed prior to your stay and I have raised this with our housekeepers. Property Owner
Sharon November 2024

“Beautifully renovated property, lovely kitchen space, great heritage colours, superb location.”

Great books. Had a few issues though, drain outside bathroom overflowed into back yard which we had to clear out, perhaps needs mesh cover to prevent leaf debris etc. Water temp. setting o.k for shower (not steaming hot but acceptable), but bath temp. no good, used once but luke-warm. Disappointing as beautiful bathroom. Back yard could do with sweep. T.V reception for BBC no good, got for about 30 mins in whole week! Is booster needed/possible? DVD player would be good offering if better tv reception not possible. Used radio a lot! General other feedback .... lounge furniture looks nice but not very comfortable and some cushions/pouffe a bit faded and tired. Difficult at night on arrival to find parking area, a number on the wall and gate would be really helpful at the end of a long journey! Went round block several times. In the property more door hooks would be good or perhaps a coat-stand, only 2 hooks on back of bathroom door. Bathroom supplies hadn't been replenished. Despite above feedback, we still enjoyed the property very much and exploring the area.

- Sharon, November 2024
Gillian October 2024

“My first time at this place, great to have a parking space.”

Agree with other comments, the gate entrance area is shabby and requires some TLC. The gate catch is broken and has to be wedged shut with a stone. Flat spacious, lovely view of the sea too. Bed comfy and lounge lovely I have stayed in Aldeburgh 3 times a year for the last 15 years so am lucky to have many friends here. Like to try different accomodation, a few niggly things. There was a tack/ nail protruding in the wood floor from the kitchen to the lounge. The handle of the integral dishwasher was loose and came out every time you opened the door. A suggestion would be an electric "woodburner" fire in the gorgeous fireplace as a focal point. Would I stay here again?. YES.

- Gillian, October 2024
Jane August 2024

“My second visit to.”

11a this August. As I get older the climb in and out of the bath is becoming too challenging for me to do safely. A sturdy stool would have made it much safer or indeed just a shower and the lovely old Bath removed.

- Jane, August 2024
Martyn June 2024

“Little gem of a property.”

The property has 3 large rooms, all of which are well furnished and set out. The kitchen is very large and well presented and equipped. Lovely large living room with comfortable seating. Large bed in a good sized bedroom. Very nice bathroom. All very clean and well maintained. The property is ideally located on the sea front. The sea food shacks on the beach are excellent, dressed lobster and noon pies were real treats. Aldeburgh is great with lovely restaurants. A very good property in a lovely town. Would definitely recommend.

- Martyn, June 2024
Deborah June 2024

“Really good location, lovely flat, very well equipped.”

Just a couple of things, the back yard was very unclean, we couldn't use the area at all. (I have photos)The TV reception was really bad, I'm not able to get around easily so these things mattered to us on a break. That said it was a very nice flat.

- Deborah, June 2024
Christine June 2024

“We enjoyed our stay.”

It was a brilliant location and having a parking space was reassuring although we didn’t use it as Aldeburgh was quiet and we could park opposite. Notes for the owners to consider. 1. There should be handrails for the bath/ shower. An accident waiting to happen. Nothing to hold onto when getting out of the bath/ shower. Low step into the bathroom was a trip hazard. A note/ sign to draw your attention to this. 2.The bed has a winter duvet. 3. The kitchen pedal bin smells and needs a good disinfect. 4. Would’ve been nice to have mugs for our tea. 5. Front door inside knob came off several times. 6. The soft furnishings are tired.

- Christine, June 2024

Hi there, sorry for the problems you have had. 1. There should be full details of the bathroom in the property details and with your booking alerting you to the bathroom access issues and the high step in and out. I will raise again with Best of Suffolk if that’s not the case. 2. The duvet is a medium tog. 3. I am sorry about this - it is cleaned and disinfected after each visit so not sure of the reason for this. 4. There are 6 mugs provided at the property. They are on the dresser along with the plates etc. 5. This is a repeated problem, which we have fixed several times but is a problem in a listed building. It is also a communal area used by other residents. We will be trying again! 6. I am sorry you felt they were tired. They are of excellent quality and not that old. We will review. Property Owner
John March 2024

“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

- John, March 2024

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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!

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Reviews & Ratings

“We enjoyed our stay.”

“The apartment was in a fabulous location right by the beach.”

“This is the second time we have stayed here and we will definitely return.”

“The first impressions are not the best - mainly the smells, ie walking past smelly bins, the smell of the Indian restaurant kitchen nextdoor and then the sparse back yard.”

“Lovely large ground floor property.”

“Overall we had a very comfortable stay, lovely large airy rooms, beautiful decor, cosy & warm and perfect location.”

“The flat is in a cracking location and the car parking is really useful.”

“Beautifully renovated property, lovely kitchen space, great heritage colours, superb location.”

“My first time at this place, great to have a parking space.”

“My second visit to.”

“Little gem of a property.”

“Really good location, lovely flat, very well equipped.”