About this property
Enjoying an enviable elevated position overlooking the delightful seaside town of Aldeburgh, Suffolk, is this stylish and spacious holiday home, Holly Lodge, perfect for a big family or gathering of family and friends. The accommodation is impeccably presented with loads of light and space for the whole holiday party to enjoy. The open-plan living space is a particular joy to spend time in with feature wood flooring, a woodburning stove and ample seating, creating a wonderful sitting area whilst the spacious kitchen is fully fitted with all the mod cons necessary to create fantastic food for the whole party. A large, rustic dining table is a welcome addition to the space and helps to create a wonderfully social area for eating, drinking and socialising. Outside, the extensive gardens offer plenty of opportunity for spending time alfresco with lawns to explore, a delightful summerhouse and an attractive terrace complete with patio furniture and a barbecue, perfect for sunny days eating and drinking alfresco. When it’s time for bed, guests can choose from five beautifully appointed bedrooms; all are stylish and spacious and offer a calming sanctuary after a hard day of exploring. With five bathrooms servicing the property, you don’t need to worry about any queues for the bathroom either! Despite its elevated position, the property is just a short walk from Aldeburgh with its selection of shops and eateries, beach and museum, with a range of fantastic walks on offer around the lowland marsh, heathland and coastal path to Thorpeness with some great views along the way. The coast has a great selection of sailing, golfing and cycling opportunities or jump in the car for days out to places such as Glemham Hall, Go Ape Thetford, Framlingham Castle, Sutton Hoo and Somerleyton Hall. For the ultimate stylish holiday destination, book a stay at Holly Lodge.
The popular, vibrant seaside town of Aldeburgh is famous for its culture, traditional feel and one of the best fish and chip shops in the country! Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings are home to one of the world’s greatest music festivals and has been named as one of the top 50 places to live in Britain. Crag Path runs along the seafront dividing the beautiful pebbly beach from the unspoilt pastel-coloured seafront properties and the town. The beach is a popular place for groups and couples to enjoy the wonderful fish and chips throughout the summer months. The town is steeped in history and has become a wonderful town for shopping with a good mixture of independent and chain stores to enjoy. The town also offers a good selection of pubs and restaurants or why not buy some freshly caught fish from the huts on the seafront and cook up your own feast at home. For those wishing for a more action-packed holiday there is excellent walking, cycling, sailing and golf at Aldeburgh. Growing in popularity you will want to return to Aldeburgh again and again!
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV with FreeSat, BluRay/DVD/CD player, DAB radio, iPod docking station, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
A travel cot is available on request at the time of booking.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed gardens, fenced ornamental pond, terrace, patio furniture, barbecue.
One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, 0.3 pub miles.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: If you wish a travel cot, highchair and stairgate to be available please request at time of booking.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: Please make sure children are supervised in the garden at all times.
Reviews (17)
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Helen
Multiple issues at the property. 1. Wet sofas and in poor condition 2. Dog hairs on cushions and bean bags 3. Cafetière not cleaned out and rusty lid 4. General areas of long term/ in ground dirt 5. Broken and chipped kitchen equipment 6. Loose toilet seat I contacted the housekeeper within 15 minutes of arrival at the property. She contacted me back after speaking to the owner. She said that no one else had complained and suggested we cover the wet sofas with blankets from the beds and also leave the heating on full all night. The wet sofa cushions did not dry out until the Saturday afternoon. This impacted our enjoyment of our weekend. We are a group of 7 ladies that like to sit round together (I always pick a property for a good communal areas with enough sofa room for us all) Neither the housekeeper or the owner contacted me during the weekend (or since) to check to see if we had resolved the issues. I contacted Best of Suffolk on return from the weekend. Sent them multiple photos and had numerous correspondence with them. I gave them ample opportunity to sort out some form of compensation for the issues we had and the impact on our weekend. I have drawn a blank. Absolutely no compensation offered whatsoever and not even a written apology. Best of Suffolk say there is nothing they can do about it. Needless to say, I will not be booking with them again and would not recommend them. I have booked numerous self catering properties over the last 20 years and this is the first ever time Iâve had cause to complain.
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Sharon
It was lovely and homely and so tastefully decorated that we felt really comfortable as soon as we walked through the door. It was very cosy and warm with plenty of hot water. It was spotlessly clean throughout and the linen and towels were lovely. The kitchen was so well equipped and it was great to have sharp knives which is a rarity in hired accommodation. We did not have to purchase any extras like dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, bin bags etc. - we just wish other owners were so thoughtful. The house is in a fantastic location, just minutes away from the high street and beach. We only have positive feedback for this property and would have no hesitation in staying here again or recommending to friends. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home.
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Moira
Everything is of the highest standard - decor, furnishings, appliances. The location is perfect for the lovely high street, the sea and the marches. We couldnât fault it - and the huge ordnance survey map on the wall in the hall is absolute genius!