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Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms

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A tranquil lakeside scene with ducks swimming, a wooden bench, and houses in the background.
A living room with two blue armchairs, a TV on a wooden stand, a dining table with croissants, and a large window with striped curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf, and a door.
A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a coffee table with books and a teapot, two armchairs, and a large window with a striped valance.
A traditional house with a stone wall, a grassy lawn, and a picnic table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Suffolk Coast and Heaths

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Leiston, Suffolk
  • Place, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thorpeness Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

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About the area

Leiston

Located in Leiston, this cottage is near the beach. Suffolk Coast and Heaths and RSPB Minsmere reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Leiston Leisure Centre and Southwold Maize Maze. Easton Farm Park and The Cut Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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Leiston, Suffolk

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Southwold Beach - 37 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 53 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station - 16 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meare Shop and Tearooms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms?

As of 5 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms on 12 Feb, 2027 start from S$2,586, 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 Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Birthday weekend

Perfect location. Great access to the lake, easy walk to the beach and golf club (for mini golf). Enclosed garden was perfect for the children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
It was a pleasure to host Annette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

Perfect location, nice views from most of the bedrooms. Character features. Good bathrooms. Oven quite small if cooking for a large group, but we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2022
Dear Toni Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Sanctuary House and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Please do get in touch if you are ever looking to stay in the area again. Kind regards Angela - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sanctuary House

Comfortable, unspoilt cottage in fantastic position overlooking the Meare. Perfect for our growing family of 6 grandchildren aged 6 and under. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thorpeness

Lovely weekend with the children
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable house.

I think the words, "shabby chic" apply here. Although nothing too shabby, the fabrics in the blinds are lovely, I think its the wood floors that give it this look. The berooms are lovely and comfortable, although the electric shower in the downstairs suite was a bit poor on power. The lounge accommodated our family group of 7 well, with comfy chairs and settee. The garden is small, just adequate for older children really, theres a drop and a wall, which might make it difficult for toddlers, but nice views over village green and boating lake. Its in a good position for activities beach, boating and mini golf. Kitchen is well equipped. Our stay here worked very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend

Had a lovely couple of days with friends to celebrate our 50th birthdays. The sanctuary was perfect for what we needed. Very clean and comfortable, plenty of room for us all. We were very lucky with the weather so enjoyed sitting in the garden looking at the lovely view over the Meare. Dolphin inn was a handy few minutes walk and we enjoyed walking around the village. The beach is a very short walk and we had a lovely walk along the coast to Aldeburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit

We loved this property it was close to family so easy for everyone to come over and spend some time with us. The house was perfect everything we could have needed was included. Hope to go back someday
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2022
It was a pleasure to host Eileen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We had a fabulous stay at The Sanctuary. We went with our family for a few days relaxation and found the house yo be perfect for the 9 of us. Grandchildren loved exploring the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Fantastic location... House had wonderful views, lots of space and comfy beds!.. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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