Shoemakers Cottage, Friston
ID: S535902
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Shoemakers Cottage in Friston is highly praised for its cleanliness, charming character, and well-equipped facilities. The garden is appreciated for its privacy and safety for pets. The location is ideal for exploring Suffolk's coast and countryside. Some guests noted the second bedroom's layout and steep stairs, but overall the cottage provides a cosy and enjoyable stay.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as spotless and very clean, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The cottage is commended for its peaceful village setting and proximity to the Suffolk coast, making it a great base for sightseeing and walks, though some guests noted narrow access roads.
The majority of guests found the cottage comfortable, with cosy features like a log burner. However, some guests mentioned an uncomfortable second bed and limited seating in the living area.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and guests appreciated the welcome pack. Some minor issues were noted with the upstairs shower and seating, but overall facilities were highly regarded.
Many reviews mention a welcome pack for both humans and pets, reflecting the owner's thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, may not always be provided.
About this property
Saxmundham 3.6 miles. Settled into the quaint countryside village of Friston, near Saxmundham, Suffolk, Shoemakers Cottage is an ideal holiday base for a family looking to explore the coast and countryside of Suffolk. Be welcomed into a beautiful cottage, where a woodburning stove is settled into a traditional bare brick fireplace and warms the sitting room as you relax and plan the day ahead of you. The kitchen/diner creates a space for you to rustle up a storm, enjoying your meal at the dining table. Shoemakers Cottage houses two bedrooms, a double with an en-suite and an ornamental fireplace and a second bedroom with twin beds, and there is a ground-floor shower room for your refreshment. A beautiful garden accompanies this cottage, with a lawn to the front of the property boasting floral boarders, and a rear garden with a decked sun terrace, extensive lawn and mature trees, so dining alfresco is a must. Friston is a rural village with its own pub, The Friston Chequers, historic church and access to countryside walks. Within a short distance you can reach the town of Saxmundham, where there is a greater variety of eateries and convenience stores so you can stock up on essentials, as well as a local museum and countryside park. Also within easy reach of the property is the coast of Suffolk, so why not head over to the fantastic town of Aldeburgh and browse the local independent shops along the fashionable high street before enjoying walks at the pebble beach, Snape path and Haven Nature Reserve. Explore the wonders of Suffolk with a stay at Shoemakers Cottage.
The quiet Suffolk village of Friston is ideally placed to explore the beautiful Suffolk heritage coastline, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including several nature reserves. Friston is also great for the attractive popular coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold, with an excellent choice of pubs, restaurants, independent shops, galleries and tea rooms. Two miles from Friston is the well-known Snape Maltings Concert Hall, offering world class concerts and musical events throughout the year, and home of the annual Aldeburgh Festival held in June. The Maltings also has interesting shops and galleries as well as an rspb nature reserve with lovely riverside walks and river boat trips along the estuary. Family fun can be found at nearby Leiston Long Shop Museum with 200 years of local history, or with the animals at Easton Park Farm or Africa Alive, while history is on display at Framlingham and Orford castles or the Anglo-Saxon site of Sutton Hoo.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and low suite WC, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and low suite WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Study
Oil heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slim-line dishwasher, Kettle.
Smart TV with NowTV subscription, DVD player, WiFi, iPod docking station.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Front garden with lawn, rear enclosed garden with decking, terrace, furniture and lawn.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking.
Note: Guests receive a welcome gift on arrival.
Note: The property has steep stairs
Reviews (31)
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Vic
Well equipped and cosy and all instructions were clear One small point - no log pack provided even though it was October
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Veronica
. It had everything we needed very well equipped, the garden was lovely for the dogâs just like home from home. We had Sunday lunch at the Chequers pub & that was perfect, clean plates all round yum yum, we would definitely return..
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John
This was our fourth visit and from each year to the next we have been impressed by the high standard of maintenance and cleanliness. The back garden is a very peaceful place and we look forward to coming back next summer. Thank you.