Seawall Cottage, Aldeburgh | Aldeburgh | Fort Green | East Anglia

Customer rating

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

35 Customer Review(s)

Stephen
August 2026

“This has been a prefect family retreat for a couple of years, and we've already booked for next year.”

There are just a few niggles which I'd like to feed back: 1) The main upstairs shower has a leak from the hose connecting the shower head. A repair seems to have been attempted with sealant, but it really needs replacing. 2) For the second year running, the satellite TV reception is intermittent. 3) A table lamp in the twin bedroom needs repair or replacement. 4) The milk saucepan is no longer fit for use and needs replacement. Other than that, we absolutely love the house and its location ...

There are just a few niggles which I'd like to feed back: 1) The main upstairs shower has a leak from the hose connecting the shower head. A repair seems to have been attempted with sealant, but it really needs replacing. 2) For the second year running, the satellite TV reception is intermittent. 3) A table lamp in the twin bedroom needs repair or replacement. 4) The milk saucepan is no longer fit for use and needs replacement. Other than that, we absolutely love the house and its location. Off road parking is a real asset in Aldeburgh, and the proximity to the beach and High Street is ideal for my mother who has limited mobility.

- Stephen, August 2026
Bridget June 2026

“We have stayed at Seawall Cottage many times.”

It is a lovely cottage in a great location. The parking space is a huge plus. It has been a while since the cottage was refurbished and the kitchen extended into the garage, so a few items could benefit from being replaced, ie the sofa and blue chairs in the living room. That said we will be happy to return even if the current furniture remains.

- Bridget, June 2026
Patricia May 2026

“We had a wonderful week at Seaview.”

We were blessed with amazing weather but the cottage made our week special. Great to have off road parking - bank holidays in Aldeburgh are quite busy. We didnt use the electric charger but what a great asset to the cottage. The cottage was clean and well maintained; the kitchen and bathrooms all well equipped. I had to add salt and rinse aid to the dishwasher but it had all been provided in the cupboard under the sink. The bedrooms were all very comfortable with good bedding and a choice of firm or soft pillows - the mattress topper on the king size bed greatly appreciated. Wi-Fi and TV all good. The private garden was a huge asset to the house - we were able to eat outside and it made a lovely relaxing retreat - my birdsong app picked up 14 different birds from their birdsong. The house is perfectly situated for high street, beach and walks. Cinema, Jubilee Hall and restaurants / take aways are on the doorstep. All in all, our very favourite cottage in Aldeburgh after many years of visiting. Can't wait to return. Thank you.

- Patricia, May 2026
Elizabeth Jane May 2026

“Lovely property with so many good points including a sunny garden space, parking and an electric car charging point.”

We have stayed here before and may do again!

- Elizabeth Jane, May 2026
Lisa April 2026

“Perfect holiday cottage, centrally located in Aldeburgh close to shops and all amenities.”

Cottage spotlessly clean and tastefully furnished. Everything you could wish for and more. The kitchen diner was a good size and well appointed, comfortable, bright and airy lounge looking onto the garden. Upstairs the bedrooms were of a good size with comfortable beds and ample bathrooms. It really was perfect. Would thoroughly recommend

- Lisa, April 2026
Nikola April 2026

“Clean, well appointed and cosy property in an excellent location.”

Pleasant courtyard garden and great to have a parking space and EV charging point. We would come again.

- Nikola, April 2026
Sharon April 2026

“Seawall cottage was a very cosy and comfy place to stay so convenient for all the shops and restaurants along the high street We had parked already and then I tried to find the cottage by foot , I’d asked a few locals and they had told me Seawall was near the front so that was not a good way to find the house .”

( my mistake ) We found out you can park your visitors car in the church car park ( just round the corner ) for a donation that was handy to know. Not a complaint but the floorboards upstairs were very creaky . We loved the sunroof we were so lucky and had a very sunny blue sky week The cottage was very warm and the patio sheltered and a good place to sit early evening . We would recommend 2 Magpies bakery which is very popular .the Galleon fish and chip shop was really good. The ice cream shops were both good and the grandchildren enjoyed them . We found all the shop keepers helpful and friendly . We would definitely stay again .

- Sharon, April 2026
Helen December 2025

“Excellent location with on road parking.”

Well equipped although unfortunately dishwasher not working. Bed a little low for us older people and a little soft. All in all though a great place to stay

- Helen, December 2025
Patricia September 2025

“We had a wonderful week at Seaview, helped by sunny autumn weather in beautiful Aldeburgh.”

The house is perfect in so many ways - the location with parking space is good for everything you'd want to access in Aldeburgh. The house was stylish, very clean, well equipped and comfortable; three bath/shower rooms a real luxury. The garden at the back is sunny in the afternoon, secure, well maintained and just lovely. The bed mattresses in the double rooms were a bit lumpy and uncomfortable but the bedding was crisp and clean. We had a problem with the dishwasher not working and Best of Suffolk dealt with it very quickly - couldn't fault the professional service and communication provided. Overall, a great house in a lovely place with everything provided for a relaxing holiday. We have already rebooked.

- Patricia, September 2025
David September 2025

“This is a contemporary style, beautifully decorated cottage with all the equipment and facilities you might need.”

Having car parking and EV charging was very useful and made our stay more chilled. Loved the kitchen/dining room, plenty of space for wet coats, muddy boots and to dry damp dog, plus great Neff ovens and everything being so simple to operate. We loved the glass roof area in the lounge although I imagine it might be a bit toasty in summer, and access from there to the small garden. For me the lounge seating wasn't particularly comfy although hubby had no issues. We had a couple of equipment fault issues early on in our break but they were quickly sorted whilst we were out. An altogether wonderful cottage, so glad we chose it, and we had a great time.

- David, September 2025
Angela September 2025

“Wonderfully central dog friendly, Aldeburgh holiday cottage equipped to a very high standard with the addition of off road parking.”

The property also benefits from an enclosed garden at the rear, a sun trap in the afternoon.

- Angela, September 2025
Bridget July 2025

“We have stayed at Sea Wall cottage annually since 2013 so we obviously love it.”

Cottage is very comfortable, in a great location and the parking is the icing on the cake. Generally speaking everything was great as normal but on arrival we found the Roman blind in the middle bedroom was broken. It was inconvenient not to be able to raise it to allow fresh air and light from the window but we assume that this has been reported to the owner and will be resolved. We know that the owner is not under any obligation to leave a welcome gift but we really missed the normal bottle of wine previously enjoyed on arrival, the non alcoholic blush didn’t hit the mark! We have already booked to return next June.

- Bridget, July 2025
Helen April 2025

“Excellent location with off road parking.”

Well equipped. Slight issue with heating which was dealt with swiftly by holiday company. Would definitely return

- Helen, April 2025
Dawn April 2025

“Amazing we had the best time and the house was perfect, hopefully we will return if there is any availability, it looks pretty booked up.”

- Dawn, April 2025
Nicola February 2025

“It’s a lovely property, in a great location and had the benefit of off road parking.”

The back garden is completely enclosed so very safe for a dog. The kitchen is a great size. This is our 2nd stay at the property and we are already trying to find another weekend to stay here again.

- Nicola, February 2025
David January 2025

“Overall the cottage was fine, but disappointed that the upstairs shower had not been repaired as we reported it when we stayed in November 24.”

The water was still extremely hot and the controls had no effect in trying to cool it down so it was unusable.

- David, January 2025

Thank you for your feedback, and we are delighted to know that you enjoyed your holiday at Seawall. The shower in question did have a repair since your last visit, which ultimately didn't resolve the issue in the long run. The owner is having the whole shower unit replaced this week to ensure the problem is resolved for once and for all. We hope to welcome you back to Seawall again in the future to enjoy the new facilities! Best of Suffolk Ltd Property Owner
Greg December 2024

“Excellent position and the house and furnishings were just as expected We had a very good time at the house and would definitely recommend, it even had a safe gated garden for our bikes !”

2 recommendations below A better mattress in the smaller double bedroom A radio in the kitchen Small improvements to an excellent rental property

- Greg, December 2024
Chris December 2024

“Beautifully presented house.”

Clean and well equipped. Excellent location and good to have parking. Would happily stay there again.

- Chris, December 2024
Helen November 2024

“A lovely horse to stay in.”

Location and parking are great and the accommodation is 10/10. The house is beautifully presented and all furnishings are beautiful. Bedrooms are a great size, lots of bathrooms and plenty of comfortable seating in the sitting room. We had a super stay and would definitely ret. Thank you!

- Helen, November 2024
Caroline August 2024

“Just came back from seawall cottage, the cottage is very roomy and very ...”

Just came back from seawall cottage, the cottage is very roomy and very clean,the kitchen is very well equipped, very private and secure courtyard to the back, a bonus a drive and electric charging point, aldeburgh is a lovely place , cottage close to all amenities shops, pubs, restaurants, and beach 5 minute walk, central to visit other places , would recommend, will be going back

- Caroline, August 2024
Eileen July 2024

“This is a lovely house in an ideal location.”

It’s a maximum two minute walk to the sea which means you can shower and get changed at the house after your morning swim. As it’s on the High Street there’s an equally short stroll to the shops and cafes. All three bathrooms worked well with the two showers having very good water pressure. The kitchen easily accommodated six adults for meals and was well equipped. I really enjoyed the abundance of natural light in the sitting room. Two of the bedrooms were a little small and would have benefited from more wall and door hooks as they didn’t have wardrobes but this really wasn’t a problem for us. A washing line would have been perfect for drying the towels etc of six people as the aired provided wasn’t quite big enough. Overall we had a lovely stay.

- Eileen, July 2024
Bridget June 2024

“We have stayed in the cottage for many years (before the kitchen was changed) and really love both the cottage and the location.”

Parking space is a huge bonus. The property has everything we need for a comfortable stay. It is generally well maintained and everything works as it should. The only niggle is the smell in the downstairs toilet/shower which has been reported to Best of Suffolk. We have noticed this on other occasions when staying in the cottage but last Thursday it was particularly strong and unpleasant, affecting the whole of the property. Other than on Thursday it didn’t spoil our enjoyment of the cottage and hopefully the owners will be able to resolve the problem. We are looking forward to returning to Seawall next year.

- Bridget, June 2024
Nicola May 2024

“It’s a nice property in a convenient location for the shops, cafe & sea.”

The kitchen is well equipped but we had issues with the facilities and maintenance which were annoying. The main shower upstairs had an issue with the temperature dial and was scaldingly hot. It took several attempts to get any support from customer service and the issue wasn’t fixed until halfway through our holiday. The toilet seats were all loose (another potential safety issue) and the gardens were getting very overgrown. The cottage was clean enough, but felt a little uncared for.

- Nicola, May 2024
Amy May 2024

“A beautiful cottage with everything we could have wanted for our stay.”

Loved everything about it. The only negative I would say is the king size bed could have done with a mattress topper (I do usually bring my own but forgot on this occasion) as for us it was rather hard and we could feel the springs. That aside, we will definitely look to book here again in the future, thank you

- Amy, May 2024
Helen May 2024

“Lovely, comfortable property.”

Hope to return. Thank you.

- Helen, May 2024
Helen April 2024

“Excellent location, great to have private parking.”

Would happily visit again

- Helen, April 2024
Kirsty March 2024

“As noted in the guest book, we had a lovely stay, the house was well equipped and comfortable.”

A couple of thing that would have added to the lovely holiday home…a radio for when cooking in the kitchen. Shelving within the shower for ease of accessing shampoos/shower gels (especially for older visitors) a selection of board games/cards - this would have been beneficial for our family. (We purchased some from a charity shop and left them behind). Also on stripping the beds when leaving the property the bedding protectors were very stained. Although it was clean to the eye we feel the property would benefit for a deep spring clean (window sills, skirting boards, edges of carpets/down the side of beds need a really good hoover.) Over all it’s a lovely property but needs a little attention to details. The furnishing and lamps were lovely, cosy and comfortable.

- Kirsty, March 2024
Louise December 2023

“The property has a huge amount of potential.”

It’s in a superb location, the beds are very comfortable and the kitchen space is excellent. Comms from the Sykes team were great and the owner was super flexible regarding an additional dog, which we greatly appreciated. The property has such great potential and could get great return customers with some tweaks. We enjoyed our stay in Aldeburgh with amazing places to eat and drink on the doorstep too!

- Louise, December 2023
Angela November 2023

“In the heart of Aldeburgh, lose to the shops and beach it was a perfect place to stay for our annual get-together.”

Plenty of room for 6 with everything that we needed. Even bags of ice in the freezer!! Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

- Angela, November 2023
Lucy August 2023

“Great location.”

There was a lovely vase of flowers on the table when we arrived - looked like they were picked from some one's garden - very beautiful.

- Lucy, August 2023
Phil May 2023

“Nice cottage, great location, spacious, good facilities and comfortable.”

Cleanliness however let the place down a wee bit for example finger marks on glass surfaces, splashes on kitchen unit doors and one of the WCs wasn’t as clean as it should have been. A couple of other points: there was a lack of sharp kitchen knives and no cloths for cleaning purposes, however these were minor points which didn’t detract from our stay.

- Phil, May 2023
Amanda May 2023

“Property was great.”

Location perfect with bonus of off road parking and sunny garden. Bedrooms and bathrooms great along with kitchen. Plenty of crockery and glasses. Only issues were that we didn't find the lounge furniture very comfortable and not sure it would suit 6 people. Would also gave been great to have milk as part of welcome pack. That said I'd there were just 2 of us we will definitely go back.

- Amanda, May 2023
Richard February 2023

“The cottage is very well equipped however, there are some areas do need improvement: the chairs in the sitting room are very warn, uncomfortable and too low.”

The kitchen chairs are also extremely uncomfortable with very sharp edges. We had a serious problem with the shower control upstairs. It is so stiff that when we turned it on we could only got boiling hot water. It was impossible to achieve any cold water mix. We called the maintenance people out who effectively jammed it into a middle position, but the whole unit needs replacing. The location of the cottage is ideal. We thought the instructions that we had to strip all of our own beds, which we did, was perhaps a little bit beyond the expectations of an elderly couple who have already paid nearly £900 for a week. We did follow all of the instructions, including putting the bins out on Sunday night. I noticed that nobody had done this before as the main refuse bin was completely stuffed with multiple old rubbish bags. I don’t know whether you expected your cleaner to be dealing with this, but clearly Nobody was putting the bins out. Perhaps some of our criticisms are linked with our age, the extremely low chairs are very difficult to get out of for someone with back issues or one who’s had joint replacement, but I don’t think anyone other than Hercules would be able to adjust the frozen shower control upstairs! The beds were okay, but seem to have some ridges in the middle. Most of the pillows were far too firm. Luckily we brought our own pillows.

- Richard, February 2023
Jenny November 2022

“A wonderful spot!”

And amazing for have an electric car charger! We'll be back for SURE x

- Jenny, November 2022
Kelly September 2022

“Great stay and lots of room.”

- Kelly, September 2022

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with FreeSat, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot available
Off-road parking for 1 car
Enclosed courtyard garden, patio furniture
One well behaved pet welcome (more may be considered if requested at the time of booking)
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
Note: There are some steep stairs at the property so may not be suitable for active toddlers
Note: There is an electric car charging point at this property
The cottage is best suited to 4 adults and 2 children or 6 Adults only.

The property

Seawall Cottage has undergone an extensive refurbishment to create a stylish sleep 6 property. On the ground floor there is a large open plan kitchen/diner, shower room and spacious living room leading out into the patio garden. On the first floor there are three spacious bedrooms, one with en-suite and separate shower room. Seawall Cottage is in the heart of Aldeburgh, complete with courtyard garden and private parking space. Ground Floor Entering through the door into the spacious kitchen/dining space, with wooden flooring flowing into the living room. Kitchen/Diner This newly refurbished light and spacious room is the perfect space to entertain, with stylish stone worktop kitchen with double Neff oven and gas five ring hob, built in dishwasher and retro gorenje fridge. The kitchen is locally made by Heritage Coast Kitchens. Within the centre of the room is a beautiful wooden dining table with 6 vibrant yellow chairs. Living Room The perfect space to enjoy long leisurely days both during the winter with the beautiful wood-burning stove, and also in the summer time with the patio doors leading out into the pretty patio garden. There is a large L-shaped sofa, an upholstered chair, coffee table and wall-mounted TV with access to Netflix, Amazon Prime and catch up TV as well as live satellite TV with over 100 channels. (Please note you will need your own Netflix and Amazon Prime accounts) Ground Floor Shower Room/Cloak Room Perfect for when you have spent the day at the beach, with walk in shower cubical, WC and wash basin. There is also a washing machine for guests’ use. First Floor Leading up the carpeted stairs onto the first floor landing, with three bedrooms and shower room. Master Bedroom With views out onto the High Street, this spacious room has a king size bed, with bedside tables and lamps. There is a large chest of drawers with mirror above for your belongings. En-suite Bathroom With a bath, WC and wash basin. Double Bedroom With views of the pretty garden. This room consists of a double bed with bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers for your belongings and wall mirror. Twin Bedroom With twin beds, with trunk style table in-between with decorative lamps and a chest of drawers for your belongings. Family Shower Room With large walk in shower, WC and wash basin with mirror above. Outside At the rear of the property is a pretty patio garden with a table, parasol and chairs, which catches the afternoon and evening sunshine, perfect for dining alfresco. At the front of the property there is car parking for one car.

The cottage is best suited to 4 adults and 2 children or 6 adults only

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: There are some steep stairs at the property so may not be suitable for active toddlers.
Note: There is an electric car charging point at this property.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This has been a prefect family retreat for a couple of years, and we've already booked for next year.”

“We have stayed at Seawall Cottage many times.”

“We had a wonderful week at Seaview.”

“Lovely property with so many good points including a sunny garden space, parking and an electric car charging point.”

“Perfect holiday cottage, centrally located in Aldeburgh close to shops and all amenities.”

“Clean, well appointed and cosy property in an excellent location.”

“Excellent location with on road parking.”

“We had a wonderful week at Seaview, helped by sunny autumn weather in beautiful Aldeburgh.”

“This is a contemporary style, beautifully decorated cottage with all the equipment and facilities you might need.”

“Wonderfully central dog friendly, Aldeburgh holiday cottage equipped to a very high standard with the addition of off road parking.”

“We have stayed at Sea Wall cottage annually since 2013 so we obviously love it.”

“Excellent location with off road parking.”

“Amazing we had the best time and the house was perfect, hopefully we will return if there is any availability, it looks pretty booked up.”

“It’s a lovely property, in a great location and had the benefit of off road parking.”

“Overall the cottage was fine, but disappointed that the upstairs shower had not been repaired as we reported it when we stayed in November 24.”

“Excellent position and the house and furnishings were just as expected We had a very good time at the house and would definitely recommend, it even had a safe gated garden for our bikes !”

“Beautifully presented house.”

“A lovely horse to stay in.”

“Just came back from seawall cottage, the cottage is very roomy and very ...”

“This is a lovely house in an ideal location.”

“We have stayed in the cottage for many years (before the kitchen was changed) and really love both the cottage and the location.”

“It’s a nice property in a convenient location for the shops, cafe & sea.”

“A beautiful cottage with everything we could have wanted for our stay.”

“Lovely, comfortable property.”

“Excellent location, great to have private parking.”

“As noted in the guest book, we had a lovely stay, the house was well equipped and comfortable.”

“The property has a huge amount of potential.”

“In the heart of Aldeburgh, lose to the shops and beach it was a perfect place to stay for our annual get-together.”

“Great location.”

“Nice cottage, great location, spacious, good facilities and comfortable.”

“Property was great.”

“The cottage is very well equipped however, there are some areas do need improvement: the chairs in the sitting room are very warn, uncomfortable and too low.”

“A wonderful spot!”

“Great stay and lots of room.”

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About the location

ALDEBURGH