1 Grange Cottages, Westleton
ID: S535700
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Guests appreciate the cottage's superb location in the charming village of Westleton, with its secure garden and proximity to good walks and pubs. While the property's character and position are highlights, several guests have noted areas for improvement, particularly in cleanliness and maintenance.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dirty kitchen surfaces, crockery, and cutlery, as well as cobwebs and stained pillows. These recurring comments suggest that cleanliness is below expectations for many guests.
The location is frequently praised for being in a friendly village with good pubs and walks, and a secure garden for pets. Its quiet position is a consistent positive aspect in the reviews.
Comfort receives mixed feedback. Some guests mention cold rooms and inadequate duvets, while others had a pleasant stay. The lack of consistent comfort experiences leads to an average score.
Guests have reported issues with appliances, heating, and cleanliness of facilities. The need for a deep clean and maintenance of kitchen appliances is noted, indicating room for improvement in this area.
While there is a mention of a welcome gift of wine and biscuits, it is not a recurring theme in the reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately assess the thoughtfulness of the hosts based on the available information.
About this property
Close to the picturesque village of Westleton in Suffolk, 1 Grange Cottages is a pretty period cottage set in well-presented gardens and offers spacious accommodation perfect for a family holiday. Inside, the sitting room welcomes visitors in with a number of inviting features such as exposed ceiling beams, original stone flooring, an inglenook fireplace complete with woodburning stove and an ample seating area, all creating a wonderful space ideal for gathering together and spending quality holiday time. The kitchen/diner is equipped with all that is needed to whip up quality food for your holiday party and there is an elegant dining area here too, or if the sun is shining why not step outside and enjoy your meal alfresco? The gardens are a particular feature and are a great space for spending time together. When it’s time for bed take your pick from three bedrooms, a ground-floor twin, a king-size and a single, all delightfully presented and offering a welcoming sanctuary after a hard day of holidaying. Enjoy a soak in the bath while you plan your holiday activities and then head out to explore the delights of Suffolk. The idyllic village of Westleton is within a short walk and has a number of pubs and the property offers the perfect base for exploring both Aldeburgh and Southwold, being ideally positioned between the two. Aldeburgh is known for its brightly coloured beach huts and Southwold boasts a pier and a lighthouse. If you want to get close to nature, then check out RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Heath which are both bursting with wildlife. Attractions worth jumping in the car for include Framlingham Castle, Yoxford Antiques Centre and Gardens, Shawsgate Vineyard and Halesworth Museum. A stay at 1 Grange Cottages promises to deliver a truly memorable holiday.
Westleton is an idyllic village near the Suffolk coast, nestled between Southwold and Aldeburg and offers all the attributes you could hope for in a Suffolk village, with a village green complete with pond and ducks. The village is easily accessible from the local train station at Darsham approximately two miles away. The village has a store, a bookshop where you can also enjoy a tea or coffee whilst browsing, an old fashioned garage, as well as two pubs, The White Horse Inn and The Westleton Crown, one of Suffolk’s best traditional inns where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate held their first wedding anniversary. Every August, Westleton hosts the infamous Barrel Rolling Fair where contestants have to roll barrels down the Village Green using a pole, and the men have to roll the barrel back up the hill too. Barrels are supplied and all are welcome to join in! The local Emmerdale Farm Shop and Butchery as well as a tea shop is approximately a mile away. The area is a haven for nature lovers with Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve, Dunwich Forest, Dunwich Beach with its famous fish and chip shop located on the beach, and the rspb Minsmere, all close by. The town of Saxmundham, 6 miles away, is located on the River Fromus, in the heart of Suffolk’s Heritage Coast and is well serviced with independent shops, supermarkets and a train station, as well as art galleries, a weekly market and a farmers’ market.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x king-size, 1 x single.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Underfloor heating downstairs with electric radiators upstairs.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
TV with FreeView, CD/DVD player, DAB radio, iPod docking station, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
A travel cot and highchair are available on request at time of booking.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Gardens with lawns, patio area, patio furniture, shed for storage.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome downstairs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: This property can only accept Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays.
Reviews (11)
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Janet Ann
It was important to have a ground floor bedroom and bathroom for myself as I have limited mobility and visual impairment at 83yrs. The twin bedroom I had was not comfortable at all. It was cold, and the listing did not make it clear that there was nowhere to hang clothes. The only space for this was an alcove covered with a curtain, but the only way to access this was to climb over the bed, which I was unable to do! Behind the curtain there was a rail, however, there were no coat hangers. I find this very annoying and puzzling as to why they wouldn't be included. In this day and age of airbnb etc, these should be the minimum standard. There should have 'been some hooks or something in the room to hang things on, so as not to have to climb over the bed. This should be made clear in the listing. If 2 people were sharing the room, there would be nowhere to put a case or clothes. There did not appear to be any blankets in case of cold nights. The stairs were narrow and very dangerous due to there being no handrail. Anyone with mobility issues would not be safe climbing these stairs. This should be made clear in the details. We had to mop the kitchen floor when we arrived as it was very sticky. We have noticed that other reviewers have mentioned cutlery and crockery not being clean. The house is dressed with the bare minimum of comfort and expense. This could be much nicer with a tiny little bit of effort and would not cost much either. It is clear the owners are working for profit only and not in the interests of their clients. The lounge area could be made more cosy by the addition of a warm mat, it did not feel like a space to relax in when the weather was bad. My friends are younger than me and more physically able, however, they also found the property lacking in comfort.
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Clare
..the village of Westleton is lovely. The cleaning of the cottage could be better...I had to clean on arrival and dishwash the crockery and cuttlery. I left the property cleaner than when I arrived. A new loo seat would be a good idea. I loved the new hob and oven. Welcome wine and biscuits a nice addition. Overall we really loved the cottage and really pleased we chose 1 Grange Cottages.
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Arthur
Some of the facilities in the kitchen are a bit basic and due to the age of the house noise travels easily - but it is in a great location and we had really good time during our two weeks.