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BRJ Sundial
House -
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BRK Sundial Cottage -
sleeps 4
Aldeburgh, Suffolk |
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BRJ Sundial
House
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Unique beach front mansion overlooking the sea,
Sundial House enjoys a private position in the ever
popular town of Aldeburgh. Refurbished and superbly
equipped, it is ideal for a traditional family
holiday or get together with friends - this property
is regularly booked for special occasions. The
accommodation is spacious and comfortably furnished
with a large drawing room with Sky TV and dining
areas in both the conservatory and dining-room.
Conveniently there are three twin-bedded rooms with
vanity basins and a double bedroom with en-suite
shower room on the ground floor should there be
members of the party who are unable to climb stairs.
Upstairs the bedrooms have stunning sea views, all
adding to the seaside holiday experience. The
location of this house cannot be beaten, just yards
from the beach and a minute or two's walk from the
town. Aldeburgh has a host of individual shops to
browse, numerous high quality restaurants,
traditional public houses, a cinema and
award-winning fish and chip shops, all within easy
walking distance. With its golf course, tennis
courts, cookery school, and sea and river sailing
the town has something for everyone. Noted for its
association with the composer Benjamin Britten,
Aldeburgh was the backdrop for many of his operas.
Close by is the world famous Snape Maltings Concert
Hall where the annual Music and Arts Festival is
held. Lovely strolls along the beach or beach path
can be enjoyed as well as picturesque drives to
other towns and villages of interest including
Southwold, Woodbridge, Orford, Thorpeness, Dunwich
and Walberswick. Also close by is the RSPB reserve
at Minsmere and a few miles south Sutton Hoo, the
Anglo Saxon burial ground.
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BRK Sundial Cottage
Sundial Cottage
enjoys a rather unique beach front position in the
ever popular town of Aldeburgh. Refurbished and well
equipped, this comfortable cottage has its
accommodation all on one level with a comfortable
living room with Sky TV and video/DVD. There is an
enclosed patio, a perfect place to relax - listen to
the waves roll in and take in the sea air! Situated
a few yards from the beach it has many individual
shops, exceptional restaurants, traditional pubs and
an independant cinema within walking distance.
Aldeburgh is famous for its association with the
composer Benjamin Britten, founder of the annual
Music and Arts Festival at Snape Maltings Concert
Hall, the Aldeburgh Carnival in August, the recently
installed `Scallop Sculpture' and award-winning fish
and chip shops. Lovely beach strolls can be enjoyed
as well as picturesque drives to Southwold,
Woodbridge, Orford, Thorpeness, Dunwich and
Walberswick.
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BRT
Curlew House -
sleeps
10 - 12
Aldeburgh, Suffolk |
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Just a five-minute
walk to the beach and the interesting town centre of
Aldeburgh, Curlew House is perfectly located for a
fun family holiday or get together with friends and
makes an ideal base for exploring Suffolk's Heritage
coastline. Part of Aldeburgh's award-winning Church
Farm development, Curlew House has the convenience
of a modern property but was specifically designed
to display the charm of an older style cottage.
Spacious and well equipped, this comfortable house
has been refurbished in 2007. The main living room
has Sky TV with video/DVD and there is an additional
sun room and study/reading room, giving plenty of
space to relax and have a quiet moment. There is a
downstairs bedroom suite with double bedroom, shower
room and separate sitting room with futon (for +2),
Sky TV with video/DVD and sofa. The other four
bedrooms are on the first floor and are all
pleasantly decorated and well furnished.
To the rear of
Curlew House there is a private garden with sun
terrace which can be accessed via French doors in
the living room as well as from the sun room. There
is off road parking for three cars on the front
driveway with additional roadside parking. A small
supermarket and traditional public house are just a
few yards away. Aldeburgh's high street offers an
interesting mix of shops, high quality restaurants,
art galleries, an independent cinema and even an
award-winning fish and chip shop! There is plenty to
do for all ages; tennis, golf, sea and river sailing
or a gentle walk along the glorious pebble beach.
Picturesquely set
on the East Suffolk Heritage coastline, Aldeburgh is
best known for its connections with the composer
Benjamin Britten. The acclaimed Arts and Music
Festival is staged yearly at the nearby Snape
Maltings Concert Hall attracting many famous names
and visitors. Venturing further afield the delights
of the Heritage Coast are all within easy reach,
most notably Southwold, home to the Adnams Brewery,
working lighthouse and Art Deco pier, Orford with
its 12th-century castle and oystery, Thorpeness Mere
and boating lake, Walberswick with the RSPB nature
reserve at Minsmere, and Woodbridge, a beautiful
market town situated on the River Deben.
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Pickney House Sleeps 11 - 12
Aldeburgh, Suffolk
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Pickney
House is a charming Tudor-style property
situated close to the beach in one of
Aldeburgh's premier addresses which is in a
quiet position overlooking the seafront and
unique town. Set back from the high street,
Pickney House is ideally located for a fun
family seaside holiday or get together with
friends. Superbly equipped and refurbished
in 2007, this cosy and comfortable house
offers good accommodation on three levels.
There is a delightful living room with
feature fireplace and Sky TV with video/DVD,
a charming kitchen/dining-room with large
pine table for group meals and enclosed
garden with patio furniture and barbecue for
al fresco dining. All the character and
charm of this enchanting house has been
retained as has the name `Pickney' which is
Caribbean slang for happy children! Just a
short walk leads to the beach and high
street where an eclectic mix of shops, high
quality restaurants, traditional public
houses, art galleries, independent cinema
and even an award-winning fish and chip shop
can be found.
Picturesquely set on the East Suffolk
Heritage Coast, Aldeburgh is best known for
its connections with the composer Benjamin
Britten. The annual acclaimed Arts and Music
Festival is staged at the nearby Snape
Maltings Concert Hall attracting many famous
names and visitors. Aldeburgh appeals to all
age groups; there is a thriving sailing
community, two local golf courses, tennis
courts and a cookery school as well as the
popular Aldeburgh Carnival held every year
in August. Venturing further afield the
delights of the Heritage Coast are all
within easy reach, most notably Southwold,
home to the Adnams Brewery, working
lighthouse, Art Deco pier and super sandy
beaches, Woodbridge, a beautiful historic
market town situated on the River Deben,
Orford with its 12th-century castle and
oystery, Thorpeness Mere and boating lake,
Dunwich, Walberswick and the RSPB nature
reserve at Minsmere.
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Heath House
- sleeps 14
Aldeburgh,
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Enjoy a millionaire's
lifestyle...just five minutes' drive from
the beach and the charming town of
Aldeburgh. This grand detached house adapts
itself to many different types of holiday.
For an adventure-filled family holiday it is
perfectly located to explore the Suffolk
Heritage coastline and is in close proximity
to the North Warren RSBP bird reserve. It
also has a croquet set, fully equipped
indoor games room and outdoor trampoline. It
is equally suited as a peaceful country
retreat, set in 15 acres of enclosed
woodland with fantastic south-facing terrace
and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Just a short drive
leads to Aldeburgh's beach and the sea where
there is plenty to do, great for seaside
holiday fun. The interior is tastefully
furnished with a spacious drawing room with
feature marble fireplace, an elegant
dining-room with large carved oak dining
table and chairs seating for 14, a breakfast
room and a sunny day room, all of which have
French doors onto the south-facing terrace.
The seven bedrooms, two with SKY TV, all
have views to the gardens and are
comfortably furnished and pleasantly
decorated. Aldeburgh's high street has
numerous high quality restaurants, many
individual shops, traditional public houses,
an independent cinema and award-winning fish
and chip shops.
There is a super pebble
beach which is home to the famous `Scallop
Sculpture' by the artist Maggie Hambling and
the fishermen's huts selling the local catch
of the day. With its golf course, tennis
courts, cookery school and sea and river
sailing, the town has something for
everyone. Aldeburgh is noted for its close
association with the composer Benjamin
Britten and was the backdrop for many of his
operas.
Nearby in the village
of Snape is the world famous Snape Maltings
Concert Hall where the Aldeburgh Music and
Arts Festival is held annually. Lovely
strolls along the beach or beach path can be
enjoyed as well as picturesque drives to
other coastal towns and villages of interest
including Southwold, Woodbridge, Dunwich,
Orford, Thorpeness and Walberswick. 6 miles
north of Heath House is the Minsmere RSPB
reserve.
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Stafford House
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12
Aldeburgh, Suffolk
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Strafford House is
one of Aldeburgh's significant Grade II
listed properties situated in the most
desirable of locations with balconies
overlooking the beach. Refurbished and
superbly equipped, it is ideal for a
traditional family holiday or get together
with friends - this property is regularly
booked for special occasions. On the ground
floor there is a grand dining-room with
seating for 14, a cosy living room with a
large bay window and a spacious kitchen and
morning room. There is a first floor drawing
room to enable guests to relax and enjoy the
sea views from the comfort of their armchair
as well as a superb bedroom suite on the top
floor with en-suite bathroom and two large
bay windows, again overlooking the sea. As
visitors enter Strafford House they will
experience the history associated with it;
there have been many famous visitors over
the years including Thomas Hardy, J M
Barrie, H G Wells, William Holman Hunt and W
B Yeats. All the character and charm has
been retained in this remarkable house but
now it has the added benefit of Sky TV in
four rooms, modern bathrooms and a
well-equipped kitchen. Just a minute's walk
leads to Aldeburgh's high street with its
mix of shops, high quality restaurants and
independant cinema. Aldeburgh is well known
for its association with the composer
Benjamin Britten; his inspired annual Arts
and Music Festival is held at the nearby
Snape Maltings, attracting many well known
names and visitors. A convenient town for
exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast, just a
short drive away are the towns of Southwold
and Woodbridge as are the villages of
Thorpeness, Orford, Dunwich and Walberswick.
The RSPB reserve at Minsmere is easily
accessible and a 15-mile journey south leads
to the Sutton Hoo Anglo Saxon Burial Ground,
one of Britain's most important and
atmospheric archaeological sites.
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Cautley House
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Victorian splendour,
perfect location, just a short stroll from
the beach. Enjoy an unforgettable seaside
holiday in this spacious Victorian town
house which maintains its original elegance
and charm. All rooms are spacious and well
furnished, there is a delightful living room
which retains its original oak panelling
with Victorian fireplace. There is a second
cosy sitting room which also has Sky TV, a
video/DVD and folding double doors which can
be opened into the dining-room, making an
ideal space for a large family gathering or
reunion.
Cautley House enjoys a sunny,
south-west facing courtyard garden providing
an ideal space for al fresco dining; for
chillier days relax in Cautley's charming
sun room overlooking the garden.
Situated in
the heart of the picturesque seaside town of Southwold, Cautley House is ideally located
for both the high street and the seafront
with its Art Deco pier, colourful beach huts
and working lighthouse. Southwold boasts
predominantly Georgian and Victorian
architecture and has a wealth of individual
shops and boutiques, restaurants and
traditional public houses serving the
locally brewed Adnams Ale.
An excellent base
for exploring the Suffolk Heritage coastline
with neighbouring towns and villages such as
Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Orford and Dunwich
all well worth a visit. Take a trip across
the River Blyth by foot ferry to explore the
picturesque village of Walberswick,
returning via the footbridge for an
enjoyable day out or visit the nearby RSPB
reserve at Minsmere. Pub 100 yards.
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Mockbeggars Hall
- sleeps 16 - 18 Claydon
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Be lord of the manor
for a few days at Mockbeggars Hall, a
Jacobean masterpiece with far reaching views
over the Gipping Valley in the famous
Suffolk countryside.
Set in mature grounds,
this imposing property will provide the
perfect backdrop for a truly memorable
holiday. It is perfect for a special
celebration, get together or family reunion,
or, how about a dramatic murder mystery
weekend?
Enjoy a banquet in style in the
magnificent dining hall, a champagne
reception in the spacious drawing room with
its incredible stone fireplace and French
doors leading out to the terrace and gardens
or just relax and unwind in the elegant
living room.
The interior retains many
period features including studded wooden
doors, original wood flooring and leaded
windows alongside modern conveniences such
as Sky TV with DVD/video players in the
drawing room, living room, kitchen and
master bedroom, modern bathrooms and a well
equipped kitchen.
The left wing of the hall
enjoys a large first floor balcony with
splendid views of the garden and valley
beyond. The spectacular grounds span some 3
acres including open lawn, a large stone
paved terrace with garden furniture, and
shady woodland copses.
Situated on the edge
of Claydon village, Mockbeggars Hall is
ideally located to explore some of rural
Suffolk's attractions including the National
Trust's Thorington Hall in Stoke-by-Nayland,
and Flatford Mill, in the beautiful Dedham
Vale - the location of John Constable's
famous painting `The Haywain'.
4 miles away
is Ipswich Town and the historic town of
Woodbridge is just a 9-mile journey east
where there is much to do. Close by golf
courses include Hintlesham Hall (3 miles)
and Fynn Valley (4 miles). Pub 1 mile.
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Bookings may be made for a
duration of 2, 3, 4, 7, or 14 days (some cottage
owners may choose not to offer the full range).
Stays for 2, 3, and 4 nights are regarded as
short stays. Stays of up to one month may be
available for some cottages please
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information.
Most weekly bookings run from Saturday
to Saturday, unless the property indicates
otherwise.
Where accepted, 2 night
breaks start on a Friday or Saturday, 3 night
breaks on a Friday and 4 night midweek breaks
start on a Monday.
Bookings for short stays
that fall during a public holiday may only be
made within 28 days of the public holiday.
Bookings for 7 or 14 days where the stay dates
include a public holiday may be made at any
time.
Click here
for a list of public holiday dates in England,
Wales and Northern Island.
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Short break bookings
for peak times of Cottage occupancy cannot be made
until 28 days prior to the Start Date of your stay.
June, July, August, and early September are classed
as peak times. The schools go back at different
times depending on the area. That is why its such a
long peak time.
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846763. From New Zealand we would call 0044 1282
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