Hillcrest, Blythburgh
ID: S535806
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Guests have had a delightful experience at Hillcrest, praising its beauty, comfort, and well-equipped nature. The property's location is ideal for exploring Suffolk's highlights, and the communal games room adds to the enjoyment. While minor maintenance issues were noted, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with guests expressing a desire to return.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews provided, hence no score can be accurately assigned.
The property's location is commended for being perfect for seeing Suffolk's highlights, with easy road access and a mention of interesting local areas, suggesting a high level of satisfaction.
Guests found the property comfortable, with plenty of room space and a warm atmosphere. However, minor points such as the need for more food cupboard space and difficulty opening windows suggest slight room for improvement.
The property boasts excellent facilities like a games room and pool, though some guests experienced issues with booking systems and maintenance like blocked bathrooms and windows that wouldn't open.
The welcome gift was highly appreciated by guests, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, this should be considered when booking.
About this property
Reydon 4.3 miles. A historic Grade II listed conversion set amongst a square terrace of buildings and twelve acres of private grounds in Blythburgh, near Wenhaston, Hillcrest is an ideal holiday home for those looking to explore the countryside of Suffolk. Marvel at the fantastic courtyard-like shape of this building, where a square of pretty terrace houses surround a manicured courtyard where you will find off-road parking, making unpacking easy. This property has been sympathetically restored, and this is notable in the calm and pale décor throughout the open-plan living area, offset by a selection of leather sofas perfect for evening relaxation, and due to the open-plan nature of this space, it is a great social area for guests to get together and cook a heart-warming meal, which can be enjoyed on the dining table. On the first floor, discover three bedrooms, beginning with a king-size with tasteful furniture and an en-suite, where guests can enjoy a refreshing soak amongst the bubbles. There is also a double bedroom, with delicate white curtains around the bed and period roofbeams creating an insight into the history of the building, as well as a twin with hues of pale green, both with an en-suite. Sitting outside is a must, with a lovely front garden for guests to enjoy a book in the sunshine with a view across the intriguing structure of the other houses and you will be delighted to find that there is both a communal gym and a communal swimming pool for guests to enjoy. The local area captivates you with beautiful rolling hills and distant coastlines, and you can enjoy a walk in the wildlife at Suffolk Coast Nature reserve as well as wonderful beaches at Southwold, and Dunwich, a great spot for a picnic or to enjoy your favourite watersports. A little further from the property, a selection of restaurants, pubs and small shops can be found, a great place to try out local produce, or you can head over to Halesworth Golf course to spend a relaxing afternoon trying your skills at golf. Explore the wonders of Suffolk with a stay at the wonderful Hillcrest.
Saxmundham is a small market town located on the River Fromus, in the heart of Suffolk’s Heritage Coast. The town is well serviced with independent shops, local museum, supermarkets and a train station, as well as art galleries, a weekly market and a farmers’ market. Situated so close to the coast, Saxmundham is a great base for a seaside holiday; within easy reach of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, as well as Dunwich, Southwold and Walberswick, you could enjoy a different coastal location each day. Also close by is the inland market town Framlingham with beautiful historic architecture, a castle and an array of independent shops. South of the town there is the well known tourist destination of Sutton Hoo, an ancient Royal Anglo-Saxon burial site. With Ipswich an easy drive south, and Norwich an easy drive north, there’s so much to see and do in and around Saxmundham.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee percolator.
Smart TV, Netflix, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Enclosed front garden with furniture, communal grass area, communal gym and communal swimming pool.
Note: Access to the shared swimming pool, gym and fitness suite can be booked online, 7 days in advance, with one 45 minute slot per activity available per day (subject to availability).
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2.7 miles, pub 1.1 miles.
Note: Commercial vehicles, caravans and motorhomes cannot be parked on the Blythview Estate
Reviews (5)
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Maureen
The kitchen was really well appointed apart from lack of food cupboard space, just a small empty cupboard for bread, cereals and snacks would be useful. We also found the windows on the ground floor impossible to open, it was really warm on our first day and had to open the front door to get some air through. We had forgotten our board games so was pleased to read that games were in the sideboard, but again couldnât open the cupboard. As mentioned by previous visitors, the bathroom of the double bedroom would really benefit from having a proper shower, but these are really only minor points and wouldnât stop us from booking again. We all felt at home very quickly. We used the games room a couple of times, excellent facilities, didnât use the pool as it was booked the times we would have used but again it looked excellent, didnât realise we needed the key with the fob attached (probably our fault but didnât read this in the information guide). We did have a lovely week and thank you for a great stay at Hillcrest.
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Jane
Hillcrest was comfortable and well equipped. There was a communal run around area was outside the gate. The pool was also well used. Booking system a little tricky. Parking close by and friendly neighbours and they helped us with the numbering system on the houses - a little tricky to navigate. Easy access by road to the local area which was very interesting.
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Maria
The only flaw was the bathroom on the second floor was blocked but apart from that, it was idyllic.