THORPENESS 2 miles, SNAPE 6 miles, ORFORD 13 miles, WOODBRIDGE 17 miles, SOUTHWOLD 23 miles
About the property
A delightful Victorian end-terrace, with accommodation spread over three floors, 5 Coastguard Cottages oozes charm and character. Set up on The Terrace, it is only a minute's walk to the High Street, with the beach less than another minute beyond that.
Sleeps
4+1 - one double, one twin, one single
This property is ideal for a family or two couples wanting really easy access to the High Street and beach, but the ability to leave them behind and return to a quieter spot at the end of the day.
Minimum hire
Three nights, except in High Season when it is usually a week. High Season changeover day is Friday.
No smoking and no pets please.
Aldeburgh, a favourite seaside escape for artists, musicians and those with a penchant for fine food, is a pretty Victorian coastal resort. The inspiration for much of Benjamin Britten's music and centre for his creation - The Aldeburgh Festival - the little town still plays host to concerts, film, theatre and poetry festivals.
In the heart of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Aldeburgh is an ideal location for bird watchers, walkers and of course sailors. The estuary, marshes and shingle banks are home to a wide variety of wildlife and there are sailing and yacht clubs at nearby Slaughden as well as the famous Aldeburgh and Thorpeness heathland golf courses.
Aldeburgh is one of those rare and very special seaside towns visited by the enlightened time and time again. Writers, artists, composers, musicians, actors and those who hanker for the simple pleasures of holidays of their youth return to Aldeburgh year after year. True there is now a plethora of smart boutique clothes shops, local produce and organic food is commonplace and extremely good and restaurants produce mouth-watering menus which are likely to attract you back time and again. But the boating lake is still a draw for even the most sophisticated youngster and you can still stroll down to Slaughden for crab fishing, sailing or a boat trip on the Alde. And whilst popular the town is only really crowded during the Carnival and if you want to be alone simply wander along the beach or across the water meadows and whilst you will not be alone - the area is a haven for some spectacular wildlife including some rare and wonderful birds - you can have a peaceful walk pretty well undisturbed by human contact.
Cross Keys Pub, Aldeburgh 01728 452637. Dating back to 1540 the pub is glowing with history and character. A large courtyard garden facing onto the seafront makes for a lovely place to enjoy a pint of Adnams! Good menu including fresh seafood bought fresh from the fishermen on Aldeburgh beach.
The Mill Inn, Aldeburgh 01728 452563. Another pub standing directly opposite the beach, with buckets full of old charm. Meals are cooked using fresh, local ingredients and fish from the Aldeburgh fishermen. What is more, if you fancy a hearty cooked breakfast The Mill Inn is the place to go.
The Brudenell, Aldeburgh 01728 452071. With its relaxed, informal dining room and patio heaters which allow you to eat al fresco after the sun has set, The Brudenell Hotel is a great place for a special holiday meal. Suffolk has the reputation of being the countrys richest producer of healthy, locally-grown organic food and the head chef plays homage to this with his firm ethos of using sustainably and ethically sourced local produce.
White Lion, Aldeburgh 01728 452720. The White Lion Hotel enjoys fantastic views of the sea, and is a great place to enjoy a good meal. The menus are fresh and inspired, using produce sourced from the land and sea close to Aldeburgh. Fish and seafood are both specialities, as well as traditional favourites such as braised oxtail or devilled lambs kidneys.
