Fisherman's Loft, Thorpeness

4.3★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

6 Customer Review(s)

Rosemary
October 2023

“Beautiful house, wonderful position with easy access to the beach and village.”

Perfect for our family celebration. The large space allowed us all to “do our own thing” yet be together. Very comfortable beds and plenty of bathrooms accommodated our 3 generations superbly.

Perfect for our family celebration. The large space allowed us all to “do our own thing” yet be together. Very comfortable beds and plenty of bathrooms accommodated our 3 generations superbly.

- Rosemary, October 2023
Michael June 2023

“This property offers excellent facilities for our extended family.”

It provides so much space for socialising and allows room for different activities within the light and airy open plan room. Even when the weather is not so good it is a delightful space. The bedrooms are also spacious and the beds very comfortable. It suits us so well that we plan another booking, our fourth.

- Michael, June 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your stay and pleased to welcome you back next time. Property Owner
Thomas June 2023

“Nice location with a lovely deck on the upper floor.”

Spent hours out there reading our kindles and occasionally glancing at the sea. Our dog loved watching for occasional passers by. Lower floor bedrooms quiet and comfortable. Good access to the shingle beach and the walk to Aldeburgh. Access to and from the main road not too good. Case of look, hope and put your foot down. Could do with a mirror but I guess that is the Council's responsibility. All in all a relaxing week.

- Thomas, June 2023

So glad you enjoyed your stay and hoping to see you again. Property Owner
David May 2023

“Difficult to add but could do with some food storage cupboards.”

Out side could be tidier and mown, As the local water is not very palatable a water filter would be good.

- David, May 2023

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. The garden is regularly maintained but visitors should expect what is effectively a garden on a sand dune. We have installed a further storage unit for pots, pans and dishes which has hopefully freed up some more storage space for food. Hoping you decide to pay us another visit! Not much we can do about the local water supply, sadly! Property Owner
Sherryl May 2023

“I have stayed at this place every May from 2015 until covid hit.”

I’ve just been back May 2023 through Best of Suffolk. Very disappointed this time, it has changed owners. I have raised the following issues with Best of Suffolk. The voile curtains upstairs in lounge kitchen area are ripped, most of them. There was also a garden bench in the kitchen draped in a cloth, that still had bird poo on it, if you lifted the cloth up. They’ve moved the glass dining table (shown on photos) downstairs to the games room and put some old wooden dining table in. The back gate doesn’t lock in the garden. The frying pan is well past its sell by date. There was a round black metal table thing with legs that had a broken crossbar for stability. It wobbled awfully as you passed it. Now I for one do not live in a house with ripped curtains or have a garden bench covered in bird poo in the kitchen. This could be beautiful as the position is ideal. Thankfully they have not changed the bedrooms and bathrooms apart from out of place bathroom cabinets. Best of Suffolk’s response The property owner has asked us to pass on their thanks to you for your feedback and they are working to resolve the issues raised. So the cleaner moved the dining table and no one has noticed ripped curtains or dirty bench. We warned.

- Sherryl, May 2023

I'm sorry you were disappointed in your visit to Fisherman's Loft, especially as you have enjoyed the property before. We have done a number of things to update the property since buying it and in particular since your visit we have - changed the voile curtains which were in the property and which had become ripped to linen ones - repaired the metal table - provided a wipeable cover for the wooden dining table (which fits the space much better than the glass one, both of which were in the property when we bought it) - replaced the pans and a number of other kitchen items - the outside bench has been replaced back in the garden where it should have been originally - the back gate latch has been repaired I hope you will decide to try the house again as we have very many happy tenants, as you can see from other comments, as well as often boinb in the house ourselves. Property Owner
Angela November 2022

“Just a couple of minor points, because we loved the property and have booked to go again.”

As the property accommodates 8, we felt that a four slice toaster would be more appropriate. We took our own black bags as we knew that we would need plenty, but there were no white bags for the other rubbish. Otherwise, all good. Can't wait until the next visit!

- Angela, November 2022

Hi there. So glad you enjoyed your stay. In fact only the non-recyclable rubbish should go in black bags, the paper/tins and glass should be put loose into the bins. Also the current toaster was a temporary purchase by the cleaners to replace one that broke and we are going to put a larger 4-slice one back for the coming season. Hope to welcome you back soon! Property Owner

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Ground-floor wet room with double walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Utility
Playroom
Gas fired/electric central heating
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, 3 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with Sky, DVD player, iPod docking station, WiFi, selection of games and books
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
A travel cot and highchair are available on request at time of booking
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Gardens, courtyard, 2x balconies, patio furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.5 miles
Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking
Note: If you wish the super-king-size to be made up as twin please inform us at time of booking
Note: Please make sure children are supervised at all times especially when on the balconies

The property

Wonderfully planned to ensure guests benefit from the sea views, the incredibly spacious open plan kitchen/living/dining room on the first floor has sea views and both north and south-facing balconies. Guests are welcomed into a hall on the ground floor with a corridor leading to four large bedrooms, two with large en suite bathrooms and, at the far end, a super playroom opening onto a courtyard; a wet room and utility room. Fisherman's Loft, a detached seaside holiday house just a few steps from Thorpeness beach and a short walk from the popular Meare, tearooms, pub, and restaurant, has been superbly renovated to offer guests all modern comforts in a great location. This spacious self-catering holiday house has off-road parking for two cars and an enclosed garden with five bar gate. Ground Floor The front door opens off the driveway into a corridor leading to the four bedrooms which are all carpeted; wet room, utility room and playroom with access to the patio and path to the sea. Bedroom One A sunny south-facing bedroom with twin beds and a cabinet with a lamp in between, plus a chest of drawers and wardrobe. Bedroom Two An exceptionally large south-facing room with super king bed, bedside cabinets, a dressing table with chair and an additional bucket chair, plus a wardrobe. En-Suite Bathroom This super modern bathroom has a bath, walk-in shower, washbasin, WC and heated towel rail. Bedroom Three With a zip and link super king bed allowing a choice of super king or twin occupancy. There are bedside drawers, plus a chest of drawers and wardrobe, Bedroom Four Furnished with a king-size bed, the room's furnished with bedside cabinets, a dressing table with chair, bucket chairs and large wardrobe with drawers too.. En-Suite Bathroom A luxurious modern bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, WC, basin, and heated towel rail. Family Wet Room Close to the back door so ideal for a quick shower after a morning swim, the wet room has a double shower, washbasin, WC and heated towel rail. Utility Room Housing a small freezer and washing machine. Playroom The pool table will provide hours of fun, along with a TV with Sky and combo DVD/iPod dock, plus a stack of games and books. There's a drinks fridge in the games room and kettles to save going upstairs for teas and coffees. A door leads to the patio, giving easy access to the beach. First Floor Carpeted stairs rise from the hallway to a small landing with a glass door opening into the wonderful open plan living area and a second door opening into the cloakroom. Cloakroom With WC and washbasin. Living/Kitchen/Dining Room A huge room which has been cleverly divided to make the most of the time spent with family and friends. There are two carpeted sitting areas; one with three sofas and coffee tables around the feature wood burner; the other with a sofa and a couple of chairs, plus a large wall-mounted TV with FreeSat channels and an iPod docking station. The kitchen has a breakfast bar with a couple of bar stools, plus a central island housing; equipment includes an electric oven, gas hob with five rings, dishwasher, and freestanding microwave. The dining area has folding doors opening to both balconies and has an elegant glass table with eight upholstered chairs. Outside Fisherman's Loft is located in the dunes between the Aldeburgh Road and the sea. An unmarked road leads to the property which is fenced and has parking for two cars through the five bar gate. A rustic garden surrounds the house; there's a courtyard giving access to the playroom. However the best places for enjoying the sea are the two balconies on the first floor off the kitchen area, allowing guests to enjoy the sun as it moves around. The northeast facing balcony is furnished with a table and eight chairs.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

THORPENESS

Aldeburgh 2.6 miles; Southwold 16.6 miles; Felixstowe 30.6 miles.

Thorpeness is a coastal village resting between Aldeburgh and Southwold. The village is known for its historic windmill and expansive pebble beach and offers a selection of attractions including boat hire at Thorpeness Mere and selection of eateries, while you can stock up on essentials at the nearby convenience stores found at Aldeburgh. Within easy reach of the village is the popular coastal town of Aldeburgh where you can find further attractions and amenities such as another beach, independent shops and coastal walks.

Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking. Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers. Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking. Note: If you wish the super-king-size to be made up as twin please inform us at time of booking. Note: Please make sure children are supervised at all times especially when on the balconies.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Beautiful house, wonderful position with easy access to the beach and village.”

“This property offers excellent facilities for our extended family.”

“Nice location with a lovely deck on the upper floor.”

“Difficult to add but could do with some food storage cupboards.”