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ID: S535683
6 reviews
Floorplan
Pets go free
1 pet welcome
1 Bathroom
WiFi
Parking
Children welcome
Mariners Cottage in Aldeburgh is a well-furnished and stylish property, praised for its proximity to the shore and suitability as a base for exploring. While it offers a comfortable stay, some guests have noted issues with safety for the elderly and maintenance that could enhance the experience.
The cottage is generally described as clean, with no specific complaints about cleanliness, suggesting a high standard of upkeep.
The location is highly regarded due to its convenience, being only 5 minutes from the shore and ideal for coastal walks and exploring the area.
The property is considered extremely comfortable by some, but concerns about steep staircases and the size of the shower for taller individuals suggest that comfort could be improved for a wider range of guests.
Facilities are generally good, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as the need for tidying, weeding, and addressing potentially unsafe bunk beds. The intermittent television signal also detracts from the overall facilities score.
Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.
This self-catering, cosy, Aldeburgh holiday let has painted panelled walls downstairs and wooden floorboards and wooden window shutters throughout and is situated just a few minutes walk from Aldeburgh's wonderful High Street and beach. Farrow and Ball and Fired Earth paints have been used on the walls and floors.
Downstairs this self-catering Aldeburgh holiday let has an open plan layout with areas for seating, dining and cooking. Upstairs there is a double bedroom, a double bedroom and a small shower room. Outside there is a good-sized and sunny courtyard patio with a table and chairs and space to keep your bicycles.
Ground Floor
The front door leads into an open plan living area which accommodates seating, dining and kitchen facilities.
Living Area
There's a scandinavian style fabric sofa and two armchairs, a large feature mirror, flat-screen TV with Freeview and wireless broadband.
Kitchen/Dining Area
There's a reclaimed painted dining table and four antique mid-century chairs. The kitchen area is small but well-equipped, including a Corian work surface, electric Smeg hob and oven, a tall fridge-freezer hidden away behind wooden panelling, a built-in Microwave, bread-maker, a juicer, and lots of cookery books.
Outbuilding
Just outside the back door is an outbuilding which houses a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
First Floor
Stairs from the open plan area have hand-printed trompe d'oiel wallpaper by Deborah Bowness and lead up to a small first-floor landing with access to:
Master Bedroom
A king bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and floor to ceiling shelves. There's a bookshelf with a good range of books for you to borrow during your stay.
Second Bedroom
A small but beautiful room with a day bed that can be pulled out to a double bed, this will fill the room so there is no space either side of the bed.
Shower Room
This compact room has a small shower cubicle, w.c. and small hand basin.
Outside
Outside there is a patio courtyard to the rear of the house. There is a right of access over the courtyard to the back entrances of the neighbouring cottages. On-road parking is usually available in nearby side streets or in the church across the road for a contribution.
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!
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x daybed that can be pulled out to a double.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Underfloor heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Flat-screen TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Unallocated roadside parking available nearby.
Patio courtyard, patio furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: If you wish a travel cot or highchair to be available please request at time of booking.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: This property may not be suitable to those with limited mobility or toddlers.
Note: The day bed can be pulled out to a double- please note this fills the room so there is no space either side of the bed.
Note: this property only accepts a minimum of 3 night stays.
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