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Claysmead - A large house on the banks of famous Thorpeness Meare - sleeps 19

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A balcony with a view of a lake and a house in the background.
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a grassy area and a lake.
A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water. Inside, there is a cozy seating area with a patterned throw blanket and a vase of flowers on a small table.
A spacious living room with two beige sofas, a television, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A two-story house with a large front lawn, a dining area with outdoor furniture, and a visible chimney.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Suffolk Coast and Heaths

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Thorpeness
  • Place, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thorpeness Golf Club
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

5 bathrooms

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Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Bathroom #4

Bathroom #5

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Leiston

Located in Leiston, 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 Southwold Maize Maze are also worth visiting.
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Thorpeness

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southwold Beach - 37 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 53 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station - 21 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meare Shop and Tearooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Claysmead - A large house on the banks of famous Thorpeness Meare - sleeps 19 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Claysmead - A large house on the banks of famous Thorpeness Meare - sleeps 19?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Claysmead - A large house on the banks of famous Thorpeness Meare - sleeps 19 on 22 Feb 2027 start from £2,044, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Claysmead - A large house on the banks of famous Thorpeness Meare - sleeps 19?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Claysmead - A large house on the banks of famous Thorpeness Meare - sleeps 19?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Claysmead - A large house on the banks of famous Thorpeness Meare - sleeps 19 located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Thorpeness Golf Club and Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre. Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Moot Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic communication from the host. All queries were answered quickly. House is beautiful, loads of room for 19 of us and the dog. Garden is lovely with great view of the mere. Lots of parking. The pub is just up the road and a couple of supermarkets a very short drive away. Beach is lovely and as couple do minutes walk from the house. Rooms were all clean and the kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
It was a pleasure hosting Jacqueline and her family and we hope they enjoyed their stayed. Best regards Angela - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages
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