School Holidays 2017 Cottages In Aldeburgh

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Gary - Verified booking

  When we arrived all was good so we both went out to the garden without our two dogs just to check that the garden area was secure .

  we found that the two gates on either side of the garden were open so we shut them then let the dogs out . all was good for the next couple of days . we did see that the bin for the rubbish had been removed but the gates were then closed . on our last night we came in at about 4.30 pm let the dogs out and I then picked up the black bag to put out and then I found that there was both gates wide open and one of our dogs was missing . my self and me wife then started to shout out for our dog and could not see her anywhere . at the end of the houses to the right there was an alleyway to the main road so we both went down the alleyway to the front of the house which is on a main road . I went to the right and my wife went to the left and while my wife was looking she saw our dog at the edge of the road so she shouted for her to stay and she did so my wife was able to get her and bring our dog back . both of the neighbours knew that we had dogs as they had seen them so why they left the door open . my wife was in bits all night thinking what could of happened . we put our comments in their book at the property stating that we would never come back to stay at this property . if they can’t guarantee that the gates are closed the they should have another gate put up at the end of the patio where there is a wall in place and then this could be locked and you could let your dogs out into this safe area before they go into the main garden. I do believe that all dog owners and parents with small children should be aware of this problem .

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• Patricia - Verified booking

  Lavender Cottage is a beautiful old building.

  The sitting room has lots of room for four people and the house is in a great location. The bedrooms are bright and spacious. As you would expect from a 17c building, it is quirky and you have to expect things like the internal doors not shutting and getting used to ducking your head to avoid the low beams. The kitchen is very well equipped and the bed linen and bath towels were crisp and clean. Sadly though this property was very let down by; * the garden which was a big disappointment as it clearly has not been cared for at all. The shrubs in the pots at the end of the garden were dead. The plants were all very over grown particularly a every vicious old rose bush, the beautiful apple tree is so low and over grown that you have to stoop to walk up the garden. To the left of the back door was a pile of discarded and dirty carpet. For want of a days hard work this could all be improved and would make a huge difference to the quality and enjoyment of staying there. * the house is in need of a deep clean, the windows most particularly which had dirt, cobwebs etc between the external windows and double glazing in the sitting room. * the bathroom had received a good “between tenants” clean but again it needs a deal clean in all of the floors corners etc.

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• Kay - Verified booking

  This is the second time we have stayed in Pebble Beach Cottage, perfectly located with only a short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants.

  Comfortable and clean, and liked the added bonus of a second sofa in the lounge as a lot more comfortable to sit on than the previous chairs that were there. Beds comfortable. Bedding and towels provided along with other extras like T towel, washing liquid, dishwasher tablets, and food wraps. Cupboards well stocked with crockery, pots and utensils, everything you should need for your holidays. Nice welcome present of wine and chocolate too. The property has a nice safe enclosed garden, there are a few steep steps leading down from the parking area to the garden. Only issue was the back door was very hard to unlock and we struggled to lock it at times, this maybe due to the wood expanding as its winter, same with the back gate opening as use to stick. If you have a dog you will need to block the lounge door with chairs to stop it going in there at nights as this does not close shut, also it would be useful to have a stairgate as there is no way to shut your dog off from going up there without blocking the stairs. The doors do close up stairs though to stop them entering the rooms should they get past the barricade.

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• Deirdre - Verified booking

  3 night stay in Lavender Cottage over New Year 2022.

  We expected the interiors to be quite basic and they were...partly in keeping with the 'higgledy-piggledy' nature of the 16th Century cottage, but it did feel pretty sparse and not very 'loved'. The highlight of the whole house was the stove/fireplace which gave a lovely centre to the living space and was why we chose the cottage over another similarly priced one in the town. That said, we were disappointed by the lack of 'welcome pack' (a bottle & Norfolk biscuits for some reason!) - much less than we have ever come across - and the complete absence of anything like salt, pepper, oil, milk such that we had to buy everything like that, frustrating. This has never happened before in any of the self catered properties we have stayed in, many of them with Best of Suffolk, and only added to the rather stark and unwelcoming nature of the cottage. In addition, the freezer was in need of defrosting; there were no coat hooks which would have been welcome given the wet weather; and in general we felt the cottage was tired and in need of some refreshing.

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• Patricia - Verified booking

  We have been coming to Aldeburgh for many years and Seaflower is the most quirky but comfortable family cottage we have stayed in.

  It is in a great position with the beach and fish sheds and the high street with all it offers with the cinema, bookshop and eateries all on the doorstep. The younger children loved the quick access to the sailing pool and the ice cream/coffee hut which we visited several times! The house is well equipped with most things we needed for a week away with three generations of family. The kitchen and bathroom were modern and clean - constant hot water and a great shower were appreciated. Good to have eco friendly cleaning products provided. The beds were very comfortable. The little courtyard perfect for a bit of private outdoor eating space and for drying swim things. We loved the original artwork which gave a personal touch. We would have liked a few larger glasses for the Adnams ale bought up the road and some less chunky mugs but that's just a personal thing and we will bring those next time. We all loved the 'blue house' with all it offers and look forward to coming back. Thank you

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