The property is in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and known for its rare birds and plant life. Bawdsey and Shingle Street beaches, which are both great for walking and fishing off, are both only a 25 walk away across beautiful feilds, direct from our front door. The Deben is a couple of miles away, again perfect for walking and cycling.
Guests are welcomed into Teacher’s House via a small hall with space for shoes and coats. The bright and well-equipped kitchen/dining room opens off to the back of the house and the cosy sitting room overlooks the front. Stairs rise to the first floor and a master bedroom with king size bed, a double-bedded room, and a spacious bathroom with both corner shower and inviting roll top bath.
The front garden of this pretty semi-detached holiday cottage is predominately laid to pea shingle with off road parking for three cars. There’s a well-stocked border and flowerbeds with space to sit and enjoy the evening sun. A gate to the side leads you through to the safely enclosed rear garden, which is beautifully laid out with terrace and patio areas furnished for you to relax or BBQ in the fresh air. This garden is part walled and part fenced giving privacy and a feeling of seclusion, while still allowing glimpses of the attractive grounds of the picturesque Old Rectory manor house next door.
There are two fabulous pubs within a 5 minute drive of the property, The Sorrell Horse in the Village of Shottisham and Ramsholt Arms right on the River Deben.
Ground floor:
Opening off the driveway the front door leads to the entrance hall with carpeted steps rising to the first floor and doors to the kitchen/dining room and living room to either side.
Kitchen/Dining Room
Divided into two sections, this bright, open plan room is ideal for socialising whilst the chef of the family prepares meals in the well equipped kitchen with electric oven, ceramic hob and cooker hood, integral dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer.
The dining area has an oak table with six chairs, a dresser stacked with crockery and glassware and a door that opens to the enclosed rear garden and decked patio - ideal for morning coffee or alfresco dining.
Living Room
This bright room features an ornate cast iron fireplace and a large bay window overlooking the front garden and the fields beyond. From one of two comfortable sofas you can see the sun set over the fields, or just relax in front of the flat screen Smart TV or DVD player.
First Floor
A carpeted staircase leads from the entrance hall to the spacious landing with access to the two bedrooms and bathroom.
Master Bedroom
Wake to the countryside with views to the front of fields and woodland. The room is furnished with a king size bed, bedside cabinets and has built in wardrobes with plenty of storage space.
Double Bedroom
Sitting at the back of Teacher’s House with view of the garden and the impressive grounds of the Old Rectory, there’s a double bed, bedside cabinets and ample storage in built in wardrobes.
Bathroom
This lovely big bathroom has a modern freestanding roll-top bath, corner shower cubicle, WC, washbasin, and heated towel rail. Two windows give natural light and views of the wildlife in the wood next door.
Outside
The front garden of this pretty semi-detached holiday cottage is predominately laid to pea shingle with off road parking for three cars. There’s a well-stocked border and flowerbeds with space to sit and enjoy the evening sun. A gate to the side leads you through to the safely enclosed rear garden, which is beautifully laid out with terrace and patio areas furnished for you to relax or BBQ in the fresh air. This garden is part walled and part fenced giving privacy and a feeling of seclusion, while still allowing glimpses of the attractive grounds of the picturesque Old Rectory manor house next door.
Whats Included?
All prices include 100% cotton bed linen, towels, heating and electricity, plus a welcome bottle of wine and biscuits to help you get your break off to a relaxing start.
This semi-detached cottage is equipped with central heating and appliances include a TV with FreeView, Wifi and iPod docking station. The kitchen is well equipped with a fridge with freezer compartment, electric oven, ceramic hob with four rings, washing machine/ dryer, a dishwasher and microwave; there's also a BBQ for your use in summer months.
A travel cot, high chair and stair gate are available from the property owners on request at the time of booking.
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The property is in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and known for its rare birds and plant life. Bawdsey and Shingle Street beaches, which are both great for walking and fishing off, are both only a 25 walk away across beautiful fields , direct from our front door. The Deben is a couple of miles away, again perfect for walking and cycling.
Originally housing the schoolteacher, Teacher’s House is attached to the former village school, now a private home. It sits on the edge of the pretty and unpretentious village of Alderton, within a couple of minutes walk of St Andrew’s Church, the recreation ground, bowling green, and the the post office/shop.
A footpath close by leads across farmland to the Martello towers at Bawdsey and the remote but beautiful pebble beach at Shingle Street, with its distinctive saltmarsh plants. The peace and tranquility of the region is complimented by many outdoor pursuits such as sailing, cycling, horse riding, and bird watching. Local attractions include the horses at The Suffolk Punch Trust, the RSPB centre at nearby Boyton and Hollesley marshes, and Orfordness National Nature Reserve; Snape Maltings Concert Hall and lifestyle shops and Sutton Hoo Treasure Site and Bawdsey Quay, a popular spot for boating and with a foot ferry across to the sandy beach at Felixstowe. Nearby towns include the market towns of Woodbridge with lovely independent shops and restaurants, cinema and swimming pool, Framlingham and coastal towns of Aldeburgh, Orford and the iconic village of Thorpeness.
A well-behaved dog is welcome downstairs. If you wish to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking on the booking form and is subject to our conditions of booking. Whilst the rear garden is enclosed you are advised to keep an eye on your four-legged friend and asked to clean up after it.
Sorry, no smoking or unaccompanied teenagers.
Once you have filled out the online booking form, you will be given the option to pay by credit or debit card, or by BACs transfer. A 25% deposit is requested at the time of your booking to secure your booking. The balance and a returnable good housekeeping deposit are due six weeks before your holiday commences. Please click here to see our full terms and conditions of booking
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