Somewhere Only We Know, Aldeburgh
ID: S535793
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the cottage's comfort, cleanliness, and well-equipped kitchen. The garden is a highlight, especially for dog owners, though some concerns about gate security were noted. The property's proximity to local amenities and the seafront is praised, and thoughtful touches like a welcome bottle of wine are well-received. Some guests mentioned issues with maintenance and the downstairs bathroom.
Most guests found the cottage to be beautifully clean, with only one mention of cleaning being subpar on a return visit. This suggests high standards of cleanliness with a rare oversight.
The location is deemed practical and convenient, close to the seafront and local shops. However, some guests noted the property is on a main road, which affected their stay.
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage's comfort, mentioning comfortable beds and a cosy lounge. One review cited the stairs as potentially challenging for some guests.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and efficient heating. However, there were issues with hot water and shower maintenance, and suggestions for an additional upstairs toilet.
While guests appreciated the welcome touches such as a bottle of wine and a gift-wrapped parcel of household items, there is not enough information to guarantee these are consistent offerings for all stays.
About this property
Situated a short walk from the town centre of Aldeburgh and its selection of fantastic shops and eateries, this property is perfect for a family or two couples looking to explore Suffolk. Somewhere Only We Know sits close to the coast, making it a great seaside getaway. Park on-road and enter into this wonderful house and make yourself at home in the living area, beginning with a sitting room where you can peruse the selection of books and games or catch up on your favourite TV shows beside a welcoming open fire. Sample local delicacies in the contemporary kitchen/diner, where a large double oven emerges from blue cupboards to entice any budding chef, and you can enjoy your meal as a group on the dining table. A refreshing shower or a soak in the bath can be had in the ground-floor bathroom before you head upstairs to get cosy for the night. The master bedroom boasts a super-king-size bed complemented by pale blue walls and an ornamental fireplace, whilst the twin bedroom has a zip-link bed which can be set up as a super-king-size on request. For sunny mornings, indulge in breakfast outside, overlooking the enclosed garden where your four-legged friends can relax. Being so close to the town centre of the coastal town of Aldeburgh, Somewhere Only We Know allows easy access to local independent shops and cafes, where you can enjoy hand-made goods and a hot meal before visiting the local pebble beaches and enjoying a stroll in the sea air or your favourite watersports. Walks are also available at the Snape path and Haven Nature Reserve, or you can also try out a game of golf at Aldeburgh Golf Club, afterwards visiting Aldeburgh Museum for a taste of the town’s history. Whatever you choose to do, Somewhere Only We Know will make an excellent base for your Suffolk Holiday.
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
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x twin with zip-link (can be set up as a super-king-size on request).
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with open fire
Heating and open fire.
Double electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
Smart TV, DAB Bluetooth Radio, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
On-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed garden with furniture, patio, barbecue and lawn.
One Small Dog Welcome.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles; pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Please bring own pods for Nespresso machine.
Note: If you wish to bring a pet, it must be mentioned at the time of booking.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: If you wish the twin to be made up as a super-king-size please let us know.
Note: Guests receive a welcome gift on arrival
Nearby points of interest
- Orford Castle
- Dunwich Beach
Reviews (18)
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Nicola
Grill in main oven did not work. The property was not very well cleaned, some areas worse than others. Location of property was fantastic. Very well equipped, everything you need for a stay. No upstairs loo was a small issue for my husband, we did not think this was not very clear in ad.
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Steven
The water wasn't hot enough to bath in, albeit the shower was excellent.
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Carole
We missed the part of the description where it said about the downstairs bathroom, and found this to be quite a big problem. I am 75 and severely visually impaired, to negotiate from the bedroom, down the stairs and across the large kitchen to the toilet, in the middle of the night, was quite challenging. The same for my husband. The lounge was ok but very dark, even with the light on, making it difficult to see to read etc, the bed was huge and very comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped with plenty of tableware and cutlery and the little, gift-wrapped parcel of dish cloths, sponge, bin bags and dishwasher and washing machine tablets was a lovely touch, even though we didn't use either of them, as was the bottle of wine that was left for us, which we did use. All-in-all, lovely place but shame about the downstairs bathroom.