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The Retreat, Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A modern holiday home set in the quintessentially British seaside town of Aldeburgh
  • The ideal escape for families and friends to come together in this contemporary home
  • A great games room with pool table and tv with bifold doors leading out to terrace and garden
Property code: OC-12LR

A contemporary single storey holiday home perfect for family gatherings by the sea. This coastal bolthole for eight is the ideal property for those looking to be close by to all Aldeburgh has to offer, whilst being in a quiet spot away from the hustle and bustle. The pebble beach is only 1 mile away where you can pick up delicious fresh seafood, skim stones across the water, or see Maggie Hambling’s Scallop sculpture. Thorpeness, a gorgeous holiday village with its pretty boating meare, is a wonderful walk (2.5 miles) along the shores of the North Sea or a circular walk (6.5 miles) through Haven Nature Reserve. In the opposite direction, head towards the Martello tower and meander along the banks of the river Alde with views to Orford Ness (which is a car ride away (10.7 miles) and boasts a fabulous bakery, chocolatier, and a selection of Adnams pubs).

At the heart of this coastal abode, is the open plan kitchen, living and dining area, where a beautiful collection of old and new fixtures, fittings and furnishings come together to create a warm and welcoming home. Light floods this room, with full length bifold doors that lead onto the terrace and garden and a perfectly placed skylight to watch the stars from the squishy sofa. Snuggle up by the wood burner in those chillier times of the year, with a good book, great movie, or bubbling conversation. The kitchen is uber modern and has all you could need to prepare for delicious dinner parties, as well as a fantastic walk-in pantry with plenty of storage. From this central hub, feeds through to all four bedrooms. The main bedroom with is sumptuous super king bed and enormous ensuite bathroom is the perfect private oasis to escape to with lovely views of the garden from the comfort of bed. There are two further super king bedrooms served by a generous Jack and Jill shower room and a zip and link bedroom offering a twin or super king bed with its own ensuite shower room too.

The games room which boasts a pool table, tv and sofas is an extension to the garden; Roll back the bifold doors onto the terrace and bring the outside in. There is a large teak dining table with seating for everybody and plush rattan sofa set to relax and unwind. It’s also a great space for children to have fun in! The enclosed garden has two sections laid to lawn and an 11ft trampoline so you will have plenty of space for fun and games! This really is the place to come together and enjoy that much loved quality time with friends and family.

  • 4 bedrooms - 3 super-kings, 1 king size (zip-and-link beds that can be made up into 2 twin beds)
  • 3 bathrooms 1 en-suite with shower and WC, 1 en-suite with rainforest shower, bath and WC, 1 Jack and Jill bathroom with large shower and WC
  • Electric range cooker with ceramic hob, microwave, American style fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, large walk-in pantry with additional storage
  • Games room with pool table and tv
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in living room, games room and 3 of the bedrooms
  • Bi-fold doors from living area and games room onto terrace
  • Enclosed garden at rear with garden furniture and outside dining area for 10 people.
  • Weber Gas BBQ.
  • Outdoor fire chimney
  • 11 ft Trampoline. 
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Beach 1 mile, pub and shop 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Hannah Keeble

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Hannah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alice, 22nd September 2024

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The Retreat provided a great base for a multi generational holiday. A convenient location, lots of parking and a secure garden with good seating and playing areas. The kitchen is well equipped so self catering is easy.

Reviewed by Stuart, 16th September 2024

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Reviewed by Rachel, 8th September 2024

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A well equipped property in a lovely quiet location.Close to some lovely coastal towns and beautiful walks.

Reviewed by Patricia, 30th June 2024

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Reviewed by Joanna, 26th May 2024

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Lovely comfortable stay at The Retreat, we especially like the master bedroom and the huge bathroom. Fabulous to have plenty of light flowing into the house , it is very well equipped. Quiet residential road and good location for Aldeburgh etc.

Reviewed by Julia, 18th May 2024

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Great property for a family gathering. Bright and spacious. Lovely garden & games room perfect to keep everyone entertained.

Reviewed by David, 14th May 2024

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Great place to stay and would be coming back

Reviewed by Claire, 11th May 2024

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We enjoyed a wonderful 3 generational family holiday at the retreat. It is a spacious & comfortable accommodation & the kitchen is very well equipped. Would thoroughly recommend!

Reviewed by Dominic, 20th April 2024

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A nice well laid out and comfortable property about 1 miles walk to Aldeburgh centre. Good location for walks & runs out into the surrounding countryside and a good location from which to explore Suffolk more widely.

Reviewed by Yvette, 10th April 2024

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A beautiful retreat to relax and unwind. We were a family of 8 adults - this spacious house was exactly right for our needs. The lounge/dining/kitchen was the perfect social space for us all to be and not feel overcrowded. The house is fully equipped inside with all you could need with lots of little extras too! Thank you

Reviewed by Neil, 31st March 2024

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Reviewed by Helen, 17th January 2024

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A beautiful property which had everything you needed for a great stay - we will be back in December!

Reviewed by Anna, 4th January 2024

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Beautiful property with everything we needed for 4 adults and 4 children to celebrate the new year. Games room and trampoline kept everyone happy and entertained. Great location to walk into and explore Aldeburgh. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely look to book again.

Reviewed by Catherine, 20th November 2023

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Reviewed by Jenny, 7th November 2023

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The retreat was very nice clean and everything you need for long weekend. We all had a lovely time away for my husbands birthday .

Reviewed by Cathy, 29th October 2023

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Reviewed by Frances, 10th October 2023

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Beautiful property sofas low backed could do with a couple of more comfortable chairs but would not put us off booking it again

Reviewed by Dennis, 5th October 2023

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Reviewed by Sheila, 28th September 2023

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The property was exactly as described, very spacious and well equipped. The dogs thoroughly enjoyed the garden. Very good location, close to lots of places not just Aldeburgh. Quiet neighbourhood with some lovely dog walks.

Reviewed by Jannine, 17th September 2023

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Lovely quiet location, only a 5 minute drive to the beach. Games room was a real bonus! All of the bedrooms are all equally beautiful and the kitchen and lounge really lend themselves well to a family or friends gathering, as well as just two people and their dogs, as we were.

Reviewed by Ian, 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Georgina, 27th August 2023

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Reviewed by Laura, 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Penny, 14th August 2023

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Reviewed by Katharine, 29th June 2023

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The property is stunning, comfortable and well-equipped. We had a few problems but these were resolved promptly and satisfactorily. All in all, we had a fabulous week.

Reviewed by Fiona, 19th June 2023

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The Retreat, Aldeburgh, is a lovely and spacious bungalow, with a well-equipped kitchen. There are so many interesting places to visit and the bungalow is ideally placed to reach these.

Reviewed by Lynne, 17th June 2023

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Reviewed by Julie, 3rd April 2023

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