Guests say
Holly Lodge in Aldeburgh receives high praise for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful garden. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to the beach and local amenities. The house is well-suited for large gatherings and family stays, with thoughtful touches like toys and welcome gifts adding to the experience. Some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns are noted, but overall, guests report a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Most guests found Holly Lodge to be spotless and well maintained. However, a few guests mentioned issues such as dog hairs, wet sofas, and general dirt in some areas, which slightly lowers the overall cleanliness score.
The location of Holly Lodge is consistently praised for being close to the beach, shops, and cafes, making it an ideal spot for guests looking to enjoy Aldeburgh and its surroundings.
The property is frequently described as comfortable, with a well-laid-out design suitable for large groups and families. Some guests mentioned issues with sofa conditions and a lack of curtains in one bedroom, but these are minor compared to the overall positive feedback on comfort.
Holly Lodge is commended for its well-stocked kitchen, garden, and the number of bathrooms. Guests mentioned the need for minor maintenance on door handles and blinds, and a suggestion for additional kitchen bin bags and serving plates. The presence of toys and games is a plus.
Guests frequently mention the thoughtful details at Holly Lodge, such as welcome gifts and a well-equipped kitchen. It is important to note that while such gifts are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoying an enviable elevated position overlooking the delightful seaside town of Aldeburgh, Suffolk, is this stylish and spacious holiday home, Holly Lodge, perfect for a big family or gathering of family and friends. The accommodation is impeccably presented with loads of light and space for the whole holiday party to enjoy. The open-plan living space is a particular joy to spend time in with feature wood flooring, a woodburning stove and ample seating, creating a wonderful sitting area whilst the spacious kitchen is fully fitted with all the mod cons necessary to create fantastic food for the whole party. A large, rustic dining table is a welcome addition to the space and helps to create a wonderfully social area for eating, drinking and socialising. Outside, the extensive gardens offer plenty of opportunity for spending time alfresco with lawns to explore, a delightful summerhouse and an attractive terrace complete with patio furniture and a barbecue, perfect for sunny days eating and drinking alfresco. When it’s time for bed, guests can choose from five beautifully appointed bedrooms; all are stylish and spacious and offer a calming sanctuary after a hard day of exploring. With five bathrooms servicing the property, you don’t need to worry about any queues for the bathroom either! Despite its elevated position, the property is just a short walk from Aldeburgh with its selection of shops and eateries, beach and museum, with a range of fantastic walks on offer around the lowland marsh, heathland and coastal path to Thorpeness with some great views along the way. The coast has a great selection of sailing, golfing and cycling opportunities or jump in the car for days out to places such as Glemham Hall, Go Ape Thetford, Framlingham Castle, Sutton Hoo and Somerleyton Hall. For the ultimate stylish holiday destination, book a stay at Holly Lodge.
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!
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV with FreeSat, BluRay/DVD/CD player, DAB radio, iPod docking station, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
A travel cot is available on request at the time of booking.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed gardens, fenced ornamental pond, terrace, patio furniture, barbecue.
One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, 0.3 pub miles.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: If you wish a travel cot, highchair and stairgate to be available please request at time of booking.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: Please make sure children are supervised in the garden at all times.
Nearby points of interest
- Orford Castle
- Dunwich Beach
Reviews (24)
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Lorraine
Although 5 double rooms parking is tight for 3 cars but can park on the road as no restrictions and always spaces. We managed to lock ourselves out totally our fault but the problem was soon resolved and would like to compliment the Sykes handler who dealt with call .
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Nigel
It offered really good accommodation for our large multi generational family. The ground floor is a lovely, open area with somewhere for little ones to play whilst the adults can keep an eye on them. Gardens lovely too. Kitchen works well. The fridge is, frankly, too small for a group of 10. A second drinks fridge would be a real bonus. Nice china and good supply of glasses. Really appreciated being left dishwasher tablets and some washing machine sachets too. The en suite bathrooms are small, no where to put anything, but are functional. The main bathroom is huge but has a tiny shower! The housekeepers need to take a bit more care and to use a cobweb brush! Itâs a lovely house and we had a great stay. Thank you!
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Francine
Plenty of car parking spaces on the road outside and you could probably get four cars on the Holly Lodges drive. Our party of five couples had a lovely time.