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Deceptively spacious cottage close to beach in heart of Aldeburgh

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Exterior
Sitting room
Living area
Living area
Sitting room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Aldeburgh, England
  • Place, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moot Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Aldeburgh Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Deceptively spacious cottage close to beach in heart of Aldeburgh

Deceptively spacious, Charlotte's Cottage is located in a pretty row of restored fisherman's cottages between the beach and the high street with its excellent shops, galleries and restaurants. Great for families or a romantic getaway. Downstairs comprises a sitting room with a stable door to the sunny patio with bench and garden chairs, open plan kitchen/dining room and bathroom with shower over bath. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms (double, twin and single), with a separate loo/basin.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Aldeburgh

Located in Aldeburgh, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Suffolk Coast and Heaths and RSPB Minsmere, while Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and Long Shop Museum are cultural highlights. Leiston Leisure Centre and Easton Farm Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Aldeburgh, England

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Moot Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Southwold Beach - 39 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 50 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sizewell Sports & Social Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mill Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Galleon - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Deceptively spacious cottage close to beach in heart of Aldeburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Deceptively spacious cottage close to beach in heart of Aldeburgh?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Deceptively spacious cottage close to beach in heart of Aldeburgh?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deceptively spacious cottage close to beach in heart of Aldeburgh?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Deceptively spacious cottage close to beach in heart of Aldeburgh located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Moot Hall and within 3 miles (5 km) of Aldeburgh Golf Club and Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre. Thorpeness Golf Club is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location

Property was as described and location was ideal - just next to the beach and on the edge of town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

David A.

Liked: Location

Nice cottage but needs some TLC

Nice cottage in good location for town and beach but needs some TLC.Paintwork peeling in several rooms ,Towel rail rusty in bathroom,Lacking a microwave in kitchen,Gas Safe certificate out of date by3 months.Several more things but only small faults could be a lovely cottage with more upkeep.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in this lovely cottage

We had a great bank holiday weekend stay in this lovely, clean and well-located cottage. Helen was a wonderful hostess and communicating with her was very easy because she replied almost instantly to everything. The kids loved the cottage too and keep asking when we can go back. I plan to book it again next year! Thanks @Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thankyou for the lovely review. I'm so pleased you and your children had a good time at the cottage. See you next year! Helen
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10/10 Excellent

emma d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

love it here been a few times before with my family, decided to come back with my boyfriend. absolutely amazing highly recommend. location is amazing so close to the sea. the house is so lovely and Helen was very helpful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property great location right near the beach

Lovely cottage with everything you need, could have had a microwave. Lots of places to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in great location

A lovely cottage near to the beach and all the amenities in Aldeburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and cosy cottage.

Another wonderful stay at the cottage, our third stay here. We counted it was 52 child footsteps to the beach, which is one of the things we love about the cottage. No bumped head this stay on the low ceilings but do feel mattresses could be upgraded as the children’s room beds were a little lumpy. Other than that we would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

We’ve stayed in Aldeburgh many times, this cottage was perfect for us, enough space, clean and a great location. Communicated with the owner a few times, she responded very quickly and was very flexible too. We would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

nicole d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good accommodation so close to the centre

The owner was very helpful, my friend and I had a wonderful time. I found that some external cleaning needs to be done but otherwise the interior was immaculate. The front gate, which is difficult to open and, due to wet rot, really needs replacing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and, should the occasion arise, I would be more than happy to return to Charlotte's Cottage
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10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break in Aldeburgh

Great property. Very comfortable stay. Fabulous location with everything in walking distance. Visit Two Magpies bakery for breakfast and fish and chip shop just round the corner. Short walk to the Fishers gin distillery for a tour and sampling.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2021
Thankyou Jane. So pleased you had a good time despite the iffy weather.
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8/10 Good

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short half term break

Great location in easy reach to the beach and local shops/restaurants. Cottage very clean and well maintained and larger than you would think from the outside. An excellent break was had and a cottage that we would return to. JB.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2020
Thankyou. So pleased you had a good half-term break and enjoyed your stay at the cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage

Within walking distance of all amenities one road from beach very quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2020
Thankyou Jo. I am pleased you all enjoyed your holiday at the cottage.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

All Fur Coat and No Knickers

Great location. Good bedding. Excellent knives ( very rare). Interesting, good quality art. Loads of hot water. Heating good. The property description was fine but the photos don't show the reality.The property is tired and in need of renovation. There are damp problems, peeling paint, chipped paint, a leaky toilet with sodden floor boards. Loo roll holders that fall off if you breathe heavily. Front door dirty as were some windows - back bedroom in particular.The red settees are greasy with usage. Only one bin when there is a requirement to sort rubbish. No dishwasher tablets. Superficially the house looked clean. Key areas / items had been cleaned but even my husband commented that it was not that clean generally. I cleaned out the bottom of some cupboards before I put items. We had a very good holiday. Aldeburgh and surrounding area very attractive but I would not recommend the property in its current state. Some of the things I have mentioned are easily fixed. Issues like damp are a pain and I guess in a seaside area a perennial problem that can be difficult to fix but it was clear they had been developing for some time. The booking process was very good. I did not respond to some of the pre holidays messages Helen sent as they required a level of skill re technology I have yet to master on our new computer. We did not leave a comment in the visitors book and we do not use Twitter or Facebook etc so we will not be publishing any negative comment just hoping these issues are addressed. Adele Taylor.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We had a week in this lovely cottage a stone's throw away from the sea. There are many great restaurants near by and of course the superb fish and chips. The cottage is lovely and cosey.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aldeburgh

Perfect location next to the shingle beach - all provided, and a very attentive owner. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2020
Thankyou. I am so pleased your enjoyed your time at the cottage and your seaside holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay

Our second stay here and another wonderful stay. A great location and well equipped cottage. We really like that’s it’s a two minute walk to the beach, easy to pop back to get things and use the facilities. The only warning for taller persons are the ceilings are low in places, resulting in a few bumped heads! But it didn’t ruin our stay. A recommended place to stay. We intend to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2020
Dear Jenny So pleased to hear you had another lovely week. Hope to see you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and perfectly situated seaside getaway.

A cosy seaside cottage framed by beautiful hollyhocks, perfect for a family seaside getaway. Set off the Main Street but very near beach, shops and cafes. Fish and chips minutes away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Thankyou Tom. Pleased you enjoyed your week at the cottage. It's always a pleasure to have you to stay, and thankyou for leaving the place so immaculate.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second visit, just as great.

This was our second new year at the cottage and we were pleased to be back. Perfect location, cosy cottage, what's not to like. We will probably be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage and location

Charlotte's Cottage is in a great location in Aldeburgh for the beach, lifeboat station, shops and restaurants, not to mention coastal walks. The cottage is well-equipped and comfortable. We found it to be a perfect place for our short break.
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10/10 Excellent

fiona w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

short stay

we found the cottage perfect for a few days in aldeburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant Stay - Thank you

Thank you for letting us stay in your gorgeous cottage. A brilliant base in the centre of Aldeburgh.
Verified

8/10 Good

Monique v.

Fantastic location, lovely cottage

Lovely cottage which is much more spacious than the front photo implies. The location of the cottage - steps from high street and water front is so convenient for a morning stroll along the beach or a quick trip to Aldeburgh Fish n Chips.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Another wonderful time!

Our third time at Charlotte’s Cottage for a week long holiday and once again we enjoyed the benefits of the house’s location to the beach and high street and also its comfort and well-kitted our kitchen etc. Very cosy on a cold spring evening! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Lovely cottage in a perfect location

We had a week stay over new year here and it was all great. Perfect location, right by the beach but on a quiet road. The kitchen has everything you need, and the house overall was very warm and comfortable. Helen was a very responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Brilliant location, lovely cottage

We had a very enjoyable stay at the cottage, despite shocking rain on one of the days! My five and two year old daughters throughly enjoyed their stay too. The cottage had everything we needed. The cottage is in a brilliant location to explore Aldeburgh and enjoy this wonderful seaside town. We would highly recommend staying at this cottage.

About the host

Hosted by Helen Rogerson

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My husband and I live in Suffolk with our three children.

Why they chose this property

Aldeburgh has always been a home from home for me, as my parents owned a holiday cottage around the corner from Charlotte's Cottage as far back as the sixties, and all our summers were spent here.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is ideally located for the beach, high street, tennis courts and sailing club which are all within easy walking distance. It's a great place for children and cycling, and with so many good restaurants, pubs and shops in the town there really is no need to get in the car.

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