Thatched Cottage

Within ten minutes drive of the sea at Aldeburgh and the international concert hall at Snape

Thatched Cottage at Sternfield

Close to the coast at Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, the Thatched Cottage is the ideal country retreat. Whether you are looking for pretty country walks from the cottage or a seaside holiday this is the perfect base.

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SNAPE 2.5 mls(4km), ALDEBURGH 5.8 mls(9.3km), THORPENESS 6.5 mls (10.5km) Thought to be the oldest property in the village, The Thatched Cottage retains all the very best features of a bygone age including a large inglenook fireplace and the original bread oven (no longer in use).

With a stream at the bottom of the garden and lovely circular walks from the cottage, The Thatched Cottage provides a great base for visiting the attractive seaside towns and villages of the Suffolk coast including Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, both of which are within a couple of miles. The international concert hall at Snape Maltings in within a few minutes drive.

The tiny village has its claim to fame, the 18th century Sternfield House being the meeting place for Churchill and Eisenhower when they were discussing how to defend the East coast against Nazi invasion. The post war home of the Queen's Equerry, Sternfield was a frequent weekend retreat both for Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret.

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A door from the patio leads into a small hallway and from there into the kitchen Well equipped the kitchen has a good sized electric oven, ceramic hob and extractor, a double sink, dishwasher, two integral fridges with freezer compartment, toaster and cafetaire and microwave The original brick floored dining room has a dining table and six chairs, chests and lamps and a corner cupboard where you will find plenty of glasses. Within the brick wall is the original bread oven The comfortable sitting room is dominated by a lovely inglenook fireplace, with tiled floor and rugs one can sit and relax in front of a blazing fire, playing backgammon, chess or draughts at the lovely games table. Comfortable sofas, arm chairs, coffee and side tables make this a really pleasant room at any time of year Beyond the sitting room is a further sitting room ideal for reading, watching the TV or a DVD or writing. Easy chairs, side tables and lamps make this another comfortable room in which to relax There is a ground floor bathroom with spa bath, hand held shower, wash basin, w.c. and heated towel rail.

First Floor The cottage stairs (with handrail) take you to a beamed first floor carpeted landing room, ideal for youngsters with sofa and cushions, a rocking horse and TV The twin bedroom has two single beds, bedside table and lamps, chest of drawers and loads of hanging hooks The door to the double bedroom is just over four feet in height with an 18" step which takes you over one of the cottage's original beams. Once inside there is an antique brass double bed, bedside tables and antique chest as well as alcove hanging space

The Barn Adjacent to the cottage is a barn, now delightfully converted, its ancient beams still decorate the walls and it now provides ground floor accommodation for another couple French doors open from the garden into a sitting area with sofa and chair, coffee table and lamps, TV and video Beyond the sitting area is the sleeping area with four poster bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers and hanging rack, top opening large windows and velux window The tiled en suite facilities include a shower, wash basin and w.c. with side window To the right of the barn is a utility area with washing machine

Garden Terrace with table and chairs, large lawned area with shrubs leads down to the tiny village stream Oil central heating throughout Parking for two cars in the drive Bed linen and towels provided - please bring beach towels In the interest of other visitors please smoke only outside the property. As this is a thatched cottage we do ask holidaymakers not to light candles in the house and ensure that any barbecues are kept well away from the house