Self catering holiday cottages in and around Aldeburgh
A year round programme of music at Snape Maltings, sailing on the river,
RSPB reserves,  National Trust properties, the sea and awe inspiring Suffolk
skies; a stay in one of Suffolk Cottage Holiday's self catering cottages
will never be long enough.
The shingle beaches of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness
are decorated by bright flowers, the marshes awash with lapwing, snipe
and godwit. Aldeburgh has a fine heathland golf course from where you
can get fine views of the lowland heaths and Alde Estuary beyond. Popular
as
a healthy seaside resort since the 18th century, Aldeburgh has retained
much of its  Edwardiam elegance and charm, whilst now boasting some excellent
restaurants and pubs. A wonderful holiday location for all generations,
it is well known for its musical connections, and opportunities for boating,
walking, bird watching and much more. Aldeburgh cottages include Drake
House, Melody Cottage, The Studio and The Old Library - each very individual
and ideal for holidays at any time of year.
Thorpeness, where there is
another fantastic heathland golfcourse, is a fascinating seaside village, designed at the beginning of the 1900s at the height of the Arts and
Crafts Movement. Here there are some lovely larger houses (sleeping 10
plus) The
Bays, Alexander House and Westbar, as well as seaside cottages - The
Anchorage. In the centre of Thorpeness is the Meare, a wildlife rich lake,
with rowing
boats and punts for hire. Thorpeness also has a Country club with tennis
courts, a good pub, village shop and restaurant.
Near by is Aldringham,
and the Aldringham Craft Market - The Cabin, a sweet little cottage for
two people.  Just a few miles north is Dunwich, once the third largest
port in the country, now a tiny fishing village and neighbour to Minsmere,
RSPB's
best known bird reserve. The Alde River meanders south from Aldeburgh
with only a shingle bank seperating it from the sea.
Shingle Street A remote
and lonely shingle beach lies beside the entrance to the Ore and Alde
estuary.
 A brave line of cottages, their front gardens the sea, behind grazing
marshes, home to lapwing and redshank and the few remaining Suffolk Punch,
the largest
English bred horse. From here you can see some of the Martello towers,
built during the Napoleonic Wars to ward off a French invasion. Sail-boarding,
swimming, walking, and bird watching, are just some of the pleasures
to be enjoyed whilst staying in self catering accommodation on this fantastic
wild stretch of coast.
At Snape Bridge the river narrows to a stream,
travelling
westward through gently rolling fields towards the clay lands of mid
Suffolk and Marlesford, with it Grade I listed church, a cluster of flint
and pink-washed
cottages, one available for self catering. From here are some delightful
circular walks across the meadows and along the disused railway line
to Framlingham, with its delightful shops and galleries and the castle.
At
Letherinham a watermill once harnessed the stream; here are a pretty
row of cottages including Mole End, a fine little retreat.
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www.visit-snape.co.uk
www.visit-suffolkcoast.co.uk
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Aldeburgh Cottages |
The Old Library - Aldeburgh -   |  | Sleeps 2 people.
The high ceilings and tasteful decor and fantastic position just yards from the beach make this a wonderful retreat.
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| 1 Tudor Cottages - Blaxhall - |  | Sleeps 2 people.
Newly refurbished and well equipped, a traditional Suffolk cottage in the heart of rural Suffolk yet close to the coast. A peaceful location from which to explore the Suffolk coast.
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| The Cabin - Aldringham - |  | Sleeps 2 people.
Aldringham - An intimate self catering 'retreat' just a couple of miles from Thorpeness and Aldeburgh and the beach
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| Gallery Flat at Butley Barn - Butley - |  | Sleeps 2 people.
A quirky but wonderfully converted barn providing relaxing accommodation for two who really want to get away from the TV!
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| Sea Horse Cottage - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 2 people.
Fantastic views over Aldeburgh beach and the sea, fine restaurants and pubs in easy walking distance - Sea Horse Cottage is for those looking for the luxury of a boutique hotel and the comfort and privacy of self catering. A perfect get away.
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| Hollyhock Cottage - Marlesford - |  | Sleeps 3 people.
A cosy traditional cottage in the picture-postcard conservation village of Marlesford. The cottage has just been fully refurbished ready for 2008.
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| Rattys Retreat - Yoxford - |  | Sleeps 3 people.
Newly refurbished and well equipped, a traditional Suffolk cottage in the heart of Yoxford - The Garden of Suffolk. A fine location from which to explore the Suffolk coast.
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| Old School House - Tunstall - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
A super conversion of a traditional old village school to create a spacious and comfortable self catering cottage close to the coast and ideal for the Aldeburgh Festival and Snape Maltings
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| 18 Britten Close - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
Just out of the centre of Aldeburgh but just a short walk to the beach, this self catering apartment is ideal for seaside holidays and has the benefit of easy parking.
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| Fourways Cottage - Snape - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
In the heart of the tiny village of Snape, just 150 yards from the Snape Maltings Concert Hall and the Alde river. Delightful.
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| Whitewalls - Snape - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
A traditional artisan cottage in the heart of Snape close to the Alde Estuary and the sea; just a short walk from Snape Maltings Concert Hall
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| Forgetmenot Cottage - Knodishall - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
A dear little end of terrace traditional Suffolk cottage overlooking the village green close to the lovely Suffolk beaches of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness
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| No.6 Coastguard Cottages - Shingle Street - |  | Sleeps 4 people.
Stunningly situated on the coast at Shingle Street,this Victorian cottage has fantastic views. Cosy base in a magical position.
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| Curlews - Friston - |  | Sleeps 5 people.
In a rural location close to Aldeburgh, Snape and Thorpeness, Curlews is ideal for seaside and rural retreat holidays.
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| 195 High Street - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 5 people.
Completely refurbished, it has spacious and stylish contemporary interiors and a private sunny garden - ideal for al fresco eating. An excellent position in Aldeburgh High Street, just a minute from the sea the cottage is ideal for a family with a parent requiring a ground floor bedroom and bathroom.
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| Pantiles, 9 Hartington Road - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 5 people.
In the heart of Aldeburgh, Pantiles had been beautifully refurbished to create a spacious, attractive and extremely comfortable holiday retreat for 5.
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| Swallow Cottage - Stone Common - |  | Sleeps 6 people.
A pretty detached cottage in a small hamlet, ideal for visiting Snape Maltings and the coast at Aldeburgh
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| Drake House - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 6 people.
Located up a quiet private road close to the beach and the estuary in the lovely seaside town of Aldeburgh. Ideal for beach holidays, sailing, music or a winter's break.
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| The Studio - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 6 people.
Overlooking the old town of Aldeburgh set in mature gardens, this wonderful artist's studio has been transformed to create a stylish art deco beach hut of great comfort and convenience.
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| Thatched Cottage - Sternfield - |  | Sleeps 6 people.
A 17th century thatched cottage and barn, now delightfully converted into a rural retreat just minutes from the sea. Ideal for a group of friends or extended family, the barn providing a sanctuary for anyone wanting some quiet time to themselves.
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| The Anchorage - Thorpeness - |  | Sleeps 6 people.
Right on the beach at Thorpeness, architecturally designed state of the art beach house - fantastic views, great location
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| The Burrow - Friston - |  | Sleeps 6 people.
In a rural location close to Aldeburgh, Snape and Thorpeness, The Burrow is ideal for seaside and rural retreat holidays.
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| Alde River View - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 6 people.
A stylish and spacious apartment with contemporary interiors and great views up and down Aldeburgh High Street. Just a minute from the sea this apartment is ideal for a family which wants to stay in the heart of Aldeburgh
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| Melody Cottage - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 6 people.
Centre of Aldeburgh, close to beach, magnificent balcony with breathtaking river views. Extremely well furnished and decorated
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| Elmbank - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 8 people.
Superbly located in a very private road in the heart of Aldeburgh, close to the beach and the river Alde, with lovely views and the great benefit of private parking for 3 to 4 cars
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| Linnell End - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 8 people.
Completely refurbished in 2007, Linnell End is light and airy, spacious and comfortable. Definitely the best of both worlds; situated in a private road the house is close to both Aldeburgh beach and the estuary.
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| Firethorn Cottage - Middleton - |  | Sleeps 8 people.
In the heart of Middleton, a quiet village just minutes from Dunwich and RSPB Minsmere, Firethorn Cottage has been beautifully updated in 2008 to provide a spacious and comfortable holiday house to enjoy a perfect holiday in Suffolk.
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| The Bays - Thorpeness - |  | Sleeps 10 people.
With uninterrupted views of the Meare at Thorpeness and within a couple of minutes walk of the beach, this property has been delightfully decorated and furnished to provide excellent holiday accommodation for all the family
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| Shore Cote - Thorpeness - |  | Sleeps 10 people.
Right on the cliff top on the edge of the quirky little seaside village of Thorpeness, this delightful light and airy beach house has been superby designed to take full advantage of its fantastic location with south westward views over the village and easterly views over the sea.
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| Hanover House - Aldeburgh - |  | Sleeps 10 people.
In the very heart of Aldeburgh, on the Suffolk coast, Hanover House has wonderful views over Aldeburgh Beach and the sea. Newly refurbished it provides delightful accommodation for 10. Friends or family, the self-contained garden flat gives your group added flexibility.
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| Fairhaven - Thorpeness - |  | Sleeps 11 people.
Right on the beach at Thorpeness, a property with loads of history combined with an exceptionally attractive open plan living area with uninterrupted sea views. Within a couple of minutes walk of the centre of Thorpeness in one direction and Aldeburgh just a stroll in the other you could not be better placed.
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| Alexander House - Thorpeness - |  | Sleeps 11 people.
A traditional Suffolk farmhouse, probably dating back to the 16th century, now beautifully restored to provide spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to eleven people right by the sea.
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| Sea View - Thorpeness - |  | Sleeps 12 people.
Great for the larger family or a group of friends, Sea View has magnificient views over the sea; its garden leading directly on to the beach at Thorpeness.
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| Sandy Lodge - Thorpeness - |  | Sleeps 12 people.
Right on the beach in the quirky little seaside village of Thorpeness, this delightful light and airy beach house has been superby designed to take full advantage of its fantastic location with westward views over Thorpeness's fantasy lake and eastward views over the beach to the sea.
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| Alde House - Shingle Street - |  | Sleeps 12 people.
Alde House lies on the summit of the beach with magnificent views over the sea and the Alde and Ore estuary, where seals bask on the sand and Suffolk Punch horses gambol in the meadows to the landward side of the house.
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| The Vineyard - Kelsale - |  | Sleeps 12 people.
Up a long private track well back from a quiet country lane, The Vineyard, a converted barn, stands in an elevated position amidst the Suffolk countryside. Overlooking a one acre walled garden with suntrap terrace the barn is surrounded by open fields farmed as part of the property.
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| Marshland - Near Orford - |  | Sleeps 16 people.
Set amidst attractive countryside close to the Alde Estuary, Marshlands is a magnificent, state of the art barn conversation sleeping 16 people
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