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❤️Seaside Fisherman Cottage❤️Aldeburgh⛱️

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9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Aldeburgh, ENG
  • Moot Hall
    7 min walk
  • Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
    16 min walk
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club
    3 min drive

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About the area

Aldeburgh

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Moot Hall and 2 miles (3 km) of Orford Ness National Nature Reserve with a stay here. Aldeburgh Golf Club and Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Moot Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Snape Maltings - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 18 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sizewell Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Galleon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Magpies Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

❤️Seaside Fisherman Cottage❤️Aldeburgh⛱️

Arwen Cottage is a beautiful Suffolk fisherman's period cottage, believed to date back to around the 1800's. It's a delightful two-storey holiday cottage in the heart of Aldeburgh, 25 yards from the beach. This traditional seaside fisherman cottage sleeps 4 people and offers the perfect cosy retreat for families and couples seeking a relaxing holiday or a romantic break. Arwen cottage is just a stone's throw from the beach and perfect as a base for touring the picturesque suffolk coastal area.

A gorgeous haven for couples and families, it is a wonderful holiday base throughout the year, with coast, countryside, culture & food on the doorstep. Days at the beach, sailing, horseriding, fishing, birdwatching, relaxing galore!

This lovely Victorian fisherman's cottage is in the heart of Aldeburgh on a quiet street, 25 yards from the beach and 25 yards from Aldeburgh high street. Arwen cottage is a lovely cosy cottage, full of character and exceptionally comfortable, clean and well-equipped, including the use of unlimited Wi-Fi and super fast broadband.

Arwen cottage is close to an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, characterful pubs, excellent art galleries, a cinema and a theatre. The cottage is also a few paces from the most famous fish and chip shop in the country.

There are excellent restaurants just a couple of minutes walk away - The Lighthouse, Regatta and Brudenell are all excellent as well as several others. As you step out of the cottage door the promenade and beach are a few paces in one direction, and the high street just yards away the other way. Despite the perfect location, the cottage is delightfully peaceful.

There is also public parking just outside the cottage.

The cottage has been re-furbished in a light but luxurious style and has been brought into the 21st century, with contemporary kitchen and bathroom and very comfy furnishings. On the ground floor it has a lovely cosy living room and dining space with a well-equipped kitchen and bathroom. There is a private sunny courtyard with outside furniture too.

On the first floor it has a master bedroom which is spacious and peaceful with Victorian sash windows and a solid wood frame king size bed. There is also a guest bedroom, which is furnished with a bunk-bed made of metal frame and superior quality mattresses, covered with natural linen.

Arwen cottage is a lovely fisherman's cottage, full of character and exceptionally comfortable. We provide complimentary toiletries and essential pantry items such as coffee, tea, sugar, biscuits, salt and pepper. We also provide household essentials such as washing up liquid, cling film wrap, foil paper and cleaning products.

Property type: Cottage
Accommodates: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Beds: 3
Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 10:00 AM
Early check in or late check out available by request (additional fee applicable).

Guest Access:

Public parking for one or two vehicles are available outside Arwen cottage in King street. During the holidays parking can be limited. In that case there is a play and display car park 2 minutes walk from the cottage or you can park on the high street for free between 6pm and 9am.

Interaction with Guests:

We live not far from Arwen cottage so generally will be available to welcome guests. On occasions when we are away, arrangements will be made to let you have a key. We will be available by phone or by email during your stay for any questions.

We want your stay to be as enjoyable as possible so please let us know at the time of booking if you have any specific requests as well as through your stay. A welcome pack, including of fresh milk, laid eggs and freshly baked bread is provided for stays longer than three nights. If we are away it's often not possible to provide the welcome pack.

We can stock the fridge with breakfast essentials for late arrivals or arrange flowers, chocolates and champagne for romantic, valentine or anniversary breaks (additional fee applicable). Early check in or late check out available by request (additional fee applicable).

The Neighbourhood:

The house is situated in the heart of Aldeburgh just one street from the sea front (25 yards). This picturesque Suffolk seaside town is particularly popular among music lovers, bird watchers, walkers and artists.

Aldeburgh and the surrounding area has inspired many authors and poets in the past but the most famous son of the town is Benjamin Britten who founded the Aldeburgh Music Festival which now has worldwide acclaim and is held every year in June at Snape Maltings.

Fishermen still pull their colourful boats up on the shingle beach and sell fresh fish from the picturesque huts. The wide, mainly Georgian high street has many attractive buildings whilst the seafront properties all have commanding views of the beach and the North Sea. Sailing is popular on the nearby Alde estuary where a large variety of yachts can be seen at summer weekends.

Aldeburgh’s high street hosts a number of good restaurants, pubs, antique shops, bookshops, bakers, butchers, fishmongers, and the best fish and chips shop in the country.

Thorpeness: 5 mins.

Snape Maltings: 10 mins.

Saxmundham: 15 mins.

Framlingham: 20 mins.

Southwold: 20 mins.

Walberswick: 20 mins.

Getting Around:

Within easy reach of the A12 and serviced by local buses and trains, Aldeburgh is conveniently located for days out to all places of interest in the Suffolk Heritage Coastal area and to other major attractions of East Anglia.

Beautiful countryside and villages surround the town. Art and music festivals are held throughout the year. The Aldeburgh Tourist Office is the best source for information.

All the main services and attractions in Aldeburgh are only a short walk away. There are local buses from the High Street, including to Saxmundham railway station.

Thorpeness is a short drive away, and many people delight in walking there along the shingle beach, admiring Maggi Hambling's famous scallop sculpture on the way.

For an evening stroll or Sunday walk, Thorpeness Meare is just 15 mins walk away or Kings Field is just 10 mins walk away. From the town, you can take a bus or taxi for the short journey into Leiston, Snape or Saxmundham - for an evening at the cinema, theatre or a concert; or a train to the cinema in Woodbridge, or the Arts Centre in Halesworth.

Other Things to Note:

This beautiful period fisherman's cottage is compact in its size but full of charm and character. Please note that as with many cottages built in this era, the steps to the 1st floor are quite steep, care needs to be taken. Please check the photographs before booking.

House Rules:

Arwen Cottage is our much loved family cottage which we're delighted to share with like-minded guests. We expect our guests to treat it as their own home; with care and love and most of all enjoyment!

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this time.

The cottage is a no smoking area.

Unfortunately the cottage it's not suitable for children under 4 years old. This is due to the cottage's original Victorian steep stairs. But we are happy to make an exception providing the parents assume full responsibility and bring their own baby equipment.

There are no disabled facilities.

The cottage accommodates four guests maximum.

Check-in and Check-out times are strict. Early check in or late check out available by request (additional fee applicable).

It is a residential area so consideration for those around the cottage would be appreciated.

Property manager

Tim and Lucy

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Smartphone data usage (unlimited)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Seaside Fisherman Cottage Aldeburgh House
Seaside Fisherman Cottage House
Seaside Fisherman Cottage
Seaside Fisherman Cottagealdeburgh
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❤️Seaside Fisherman Cottage❤️Aldeburgh⛱️ Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
A tiny gem in a beautiful location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arwen cottage
We enjoyed our stay Cottage comfortable and very well equipped. We were very grateful for the excellent central heating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully well presented snug cottage
This was a beautifully clean, organised and well presented, snug cottage on a quiet back road very close to the beach and to the High Street shops. We found parking outside even though it was a hot summer Saturday and the area was busy with visitors. The stairs are very steep so are either fun or a little bit of a trial depending on your age bracket! It does back onto a pub outside seating area which was busy with people enjoying drinks outside when we arrived. But the pub closes at 11pm and we were out for the evening of our overnight stay so it was no problem for us. Overall, a great stay in a really thoughtfully put together cottage . Lucy was great at communication. Full marks from us.

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

The perfect cosy cottage!!
We had a lovely break at Arwen Cottage - it was a shame we couldn’t stay longer as we settled in so quickly and relaxed - just what we needed!! It is such a cosy cottage, and perfectly located for a weekend of walks and shopping and café visiting!! The cottage had everything we could possibly need (and more!) and was so well equipped, and we wish we could have stayed longer! Thank you Tim and Lucy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Day

Wonderful cozy seaside escspe
Despite being a family with 2 young children, 7 and 4, we found Arwen Cottage to meet all our needs. As per the description, it is very small, yet cozy, but we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location couldn't be better, a minute from the high street, and a minute from the beach. We were a little worried about backing onto a busy pub garden, but need not have had any concern as all noise was pretty much finished by 10.30, and definitely didn't keep our children awake at night. We arrived during carnival day, which was a challenge to get to the cottage, but then we reaped the benefits of being able to join in the amazing evening lantern parade and fireworks. Lucy was very responsive to a couple of minor issues we brought to her attention, and we would definitely look to rent from her and Tim again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Carolyn J.

Short stay in Aldburgh
Had a really great couple of days in Aldeburgh. Arwen cottage was nice. Clean , tidy and a good location. Just a couple of things and it would be even better . The lounge was a bit cramped feel smaller sofas may help and it was not easy to sit at the table. Although I realised the stairs were steep and winding from the photographs hadn't appreciated how steep they were ! Feel this should be emphasised more on the details for people who may find them difficult. Also a bath mat would be nice as not easy stepping out of the bath on to a tiled floor when wet. Thanks for a great stay though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017