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Bailey Cottage

Orford, Suffolk
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Homely, red brick cottage at the heart of the picturesque coastal village of Orford
  • Wood burner for basking beside on crisp autumn and winter nights
  • Lawned garden for spring and summer BBQs on warm afternoons

Property code: OC-SFCTO

A charming, red brick cottage nestled in the scenic Suffolk village of Orford, this delightful abode makes a cosy hideaway. Sleeping three guests, the two-bedroom bolthole is well positioned for enjoying the shops and eateries of Orford, as well as its magnificent castle, with its polygonal tower dating back to the 12th century. From the quay down on the River Alde, reserve seats on the ferry taking you across to the National Trust’s picturesque nature reserve at Orford Ness. Plan a day out to the coastal town of Aldeburgh, 11 miles away, during your stay to spend time on the beach, browse in independent shops, boutiques and galleries, and dine out in cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Enter the cottage to discover a welcoming lounge with comfortable seating arranged around a wood burner to keep you tasty and warm as you watch TV or listen to music in the colder months. During the day, there are views through both the stable door and the window out towards Orford Castle. The kitchen/diner is a small step up from the lounge and features a good selection of appliances for you to use, together with space to prepare food and dine. A door from the kitchen area leads out to the garden. The two bedrooms are up on the first floor – there’s a king-size bed, which looks out towards the castle, and a single. A delightful family bathroom completes this property.

The delightful garden is fully enclosed, with a lawn and a patio. There is a BBQ to cook supper out on during the warmer months. A small outhouse is the perfect place to keep bicycles.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 single
  • 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath, separate shower cubicle and a WC
  • Oven and 4-ring electric hob, under-counter fridge with ice box, slimline dishwasher and washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • TV/DVD, radio and CD player with Bluetooth speaker
  • Landline telephone for emergency calls (honesty box is provided)
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, garden furniture and BBQ
  • On-street parking
  • Storage for bikes
  • Shop and pub 150 metres, beach 11 miles.
  • Stairs may not be suitable for people with mobility issues as they are traditional cottage stairs. 
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

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

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David, 1st October 2024

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Reviewed by Christine, 22nd September 2024

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The cottage is in a fantastic location opposite Orford Castle. Orford is a lovely village with good pubs and cafes and the village store is excellent. The cottage has everything you need and is well set up for dogs.

Reviewed by Sue, 18th August 2024

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Beautiful cottage in fantastic setting.

Reviewed by Mary, 22nd July 2024

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A comfortable and well equipped cottage and private garden. Using the modern induction hob and oven nearly defeated our ageing brains but Orford is well supplied with eateries.

Reviewed by Colin, 13th July 2024

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Characterful, quiet, yet close to everything- a special place , especially with castle opposite!

Reviewed by Frank, 26th June 2024

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A compact well equipped terrace cottage immediately facing Orford Castle and within a few minutes walk of local pubs and shops. Ideal for a couple and an excellent base for exploring this part of the Suffolk coast. Snape Maltings, home for the annual Aldeburgh music and arts Festival, is less than fifteen minutes drive away. An attractive small garRead moreden with brick paved outside dining area provides useful outside space. Extremely quiet at night, although the road directly outside is intensively used by large farm vehicles from early in the day during the week. Parking directly opposite outside the Orford Castle English Heritage car park. Hide

Reviewed by Helen, 27th May 2024

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In a great location for visiting the village and the surrounding area. The castle is fantastic to look round with great views of the surrounding area. Pubs, restaurants, shop and the quay are all within easy walking distance. The cottage, is clean, cosy and is very well equipped with everything you need for your stay. We enjoyed staying at BaRead moreiley Cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Joanna, 23rd May 2024

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We loved the little cottage . Floors are creaky and the stairs are steep but you expect thay from an old cottage. The location was a total highlight for us. Orford is a beautiful village. We felt very lucky to have been recommended it as a destination for our stay. We like places that are both quiet and pretty and Orford was exactly that, but sRead moretill had some simple amenities. We will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Jaquie, 7th May 2024

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property was in a great location with a really pretty garden

Reviewed by Peter, 21st April 2024

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Nice cottage, located at the heart of a great village. Everything you need for a holiday. Nice welcoming pack. Recommended.

Reviewed by Elizabeth, 9th April 2024

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Delightful cottage in a quiet and tranquil location with amazing view of the castle and easy access to a variety of interesting places.

Reviewed by Terrence, 6th March 2024

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Reviewed by Anne, 17th February 2024

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Great location in a gorgeous village, with good dog-friendly pubs (although no dogs allowed in the cafe and if you want to go to the Crown and Castle with your dog, you have to book the one dog table well in advance!) It was lovely waking up to a view of the castle and the village is very friendly.

Reviewed by Chris, 7th February 2024

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Really enjoyed the stay, lovely cottage and location great for walking and dogs

Reviewed by Patricia, 30th December 2023

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The cottage was very cosy, clean and well equipped. Comfy beds and good shower, bath. The owners were kind enough to put up a Christmas tree for us and left nice welcome gifts. Very much appreciated. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of the village which offers great pubs and the butley oyster bar. We went on some lovely walks, stunningRead more area. Had a great Xmas here. Hide

Reviewed by Klaus, 23rd December 2023

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Lovely and well equipped cottage in central location of wonderful Orford. Nothing is missing. We have enjoyed our two weeks stay very much. Well worth the stay. To be recommended.

Reviewed by Richa, 16th November 2023

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Reviewed by Enid, 30th October 2023

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Reviewed by Anne, 16th October 2023

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Reviewed by Julie, 9th October 2023

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Reviewed by Donna, 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Barbara, 20th September 2023

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Reviewed by David, 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa, 5th September 2023

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Reviewed by Jonathan, 27th August 2023

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Very enjoyable week at Bailey cottage which is in a great location in a very lovely village.

Reviewed by Emma, 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Steve, 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Jayne, 3rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Ian, 3rd June 2023

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The cottage had everything we needed including a lovely garden area with a well-visited bird feeder which you can see from the lounge. The village has a grocers shop, cafe and 3 pubs. On the quayside there are boat trips, another cafe, fresh fish stall and more. The whole area is picturesque with a beautiful castle just across the road from the Read moreproperty. There is a nice welcome bottle of wine and some biscuits but there wasn't any milk, you'll need to bring groceries with you but all cleaning stuff was provided. The stairs are steep and turn, not easy if you have mobility issues. Having said that I would love to go back. Hide

Reviewed by Ann, 23rd April 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline, 12th April 2023

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Reviewed by Janet, 18th March 2023

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Reviewed by Freda, 4th March 2023

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