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The Secret Cottage

Aldeburgh, Suffolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Pour a drink and unwind in the ambient glow of the wood burner
  • Throw open the patio doors and embrace the salty breeze drifting from the beach
  • Steal a moment of peace and sink into the bubbles of a luxurious roll-top bath

Property code: OC-TSC

The Secret Cottage is a hidden gem located directly off Aldeburgh's High Street on the Suffolk coast. This charming self-catering cottage has been furnished to an exceptionally high standard throughout and offers superb accommodation in this premium seaside town. Upstairs the carefully planned bedrooms have been furnished so the cottage can accommodate two couples, a family or small group of friends. On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen, beautiful sitting room with the added bonus of a cosy woodburner, a little playroom for the kids plus your own allocated courtyard garden. All of this and just a two-minute walk from the seafront. The Secret Cottage is also pet friendly and is perfect for self-catering holidays all year round, providing guests with a special place you will want to book again and again. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards.

Why we love this property:
Beautifully presented with lots of lovely little touches at your disposal to ensure you have a truly relaxing and luxurious holiday. There is also a wonderful welcome pack that includes bacon and eggs, bread, butter, plus juice and wine, biscuits and the all important chocolate!

GROUND FLOOR
Sitting Room: Wall-mounted Smart TV with Netflix, woodburner, comfortable seating and handy boot storage.
Kitchen/Dining Area: Electric oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer dryer, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, dining table and chairs.
Playroom: Fun cabin-style bunk beds for seating or sleeping (suitable for children only), wall-mounted Smart TV.  

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with super king bed which can be converted into 3ft twin beds (please specify your preference at the time of booking), dressing table, DAB digital radio.
Bedroom 2: King size bed which can be converted into 2'6 twin beds (please specify your preference at the time of booking), DAB radio.
Bathroom: Roll top bath with overbath rainfall shower, washbasin and wc.  

Garden: Courtyard garden with furniture and portable barbecue.
Parking: Roadside nearby or parking available at the Church car park with parking permit (permit supplied on your holiday start date).
Heating: Gas central heating and woodburner.
Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. There is even a 'Mud Daddy' in place!
Notes: Wi-Fi, towels, beach towels, picnic basket, guest food pack and starter pack of wood for woodburner are all provided. Extra logs can be delivered at an extra charge of £6.50 per large bag. There are toys, games, kites and boats for the boating lake in the play room and chairs provided for the beach along with beach towels. Travel cot and highchair available upon request. 

Aldeburgh and the surrounding area has inspired many authors and poets in the past but the most famous son of the town is Benjamin Britten who founded the Aldeburgh Music Festival which now has worldwide acclaim and is held every year in June at Snape Maltings. Fishermen still pull their colourful boats up on the shingle beach and sell fresh fish from the picturesque huts. The wide, mainly Georgian high street has many attractive buildings whilst the seafront properties all have commanding views of the beach and the North Sea. Boating is popular on the nearby Alde estuary where a large variety of yachts can be seen at summer weekends. 

 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (can be made into a twin on request), 1 king-size zip-and-link (can be made into a twin on request), 1 cabin-style bunk bed (children only)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the roll-top bath and WC
  • Electric oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Dolce Gusto coffee machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included – extra logs can be delivered at £6.50 per large bag)
  • Smart TV with Netflix, DAB radio
  • Enclosed courtyard garden with furniture and portable BBQ
  • Beach chairs and beach towels provided
  • On-street parking nearby, plus 1 parking permit for the church car park
  • Shop, pub and beach 200 metres
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Fleur Chorlton

This property is personally managed by Fleur.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Karen 28th April 2025

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It was a perfect stay, the cottage was spotless and had everything we could have needed, there were so many little extras the owner had thought to include, it was so cosy and welcoming and an ideal location, we love Aldeburgh and we loved the Secret Cottage

Reviewed by Johanna 22nd April 2025

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What a jewel the Secret Cottage is! Starting with the quiet and tranquil court yard, a kitchen that is equipped with everything needed for a self catering holiday, very clean bathroom and highly cleaning and comfortable bedding. The welcome for both humans and dog could have not been warmer. We really appreciated all the personal and welcoming toRead moreuches. We have stayed in many places in Aldeburgh over the years and the Secret Cottage definitely is one of our favorites. Hide

Reviewed by Graham 1st April 2025

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Secret Cottage is a real gem. The location means all of Aldeburgh is in easy walking distance. The car parking permit is invaluable. Quiet and comfortable with all you need

Reviewed by John 15th February 2025

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Reviewed by John 24th November 2024

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So cosy and central to aldeburgh, couldn't believe how quickly the week's holiday passed

Reviewed by R 17th October 2024

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Lovely cottage and lovely owner. She thinks of everything. From welcome hamper to extra logs nothing was too much trouble. Book it and you will not be disappointed.

Reviewed by Michael 1st October 2024

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Reviewed by Pauline 20th September 2024

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A fabulous cottage in a perfect location for my stay in Aldeburgh. The owner was very thoughtful to ask about any dietary requirements for the super welcome pack that was provided. The permit to park at the church was really useful.

Reviewed by Clio 14th September 2024

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Secret Cottage is in the ideal location for exploring Suffolk and the owner Cheryl has thought of everything, from a car park pass to a fully stocked fridge!! The cottage is clean and comfy and very well equipped, woukd definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Anne 8th September 2024

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The cottage is well stocked with a selection of kitchen appliances and equipment. In each bedroom there are fans which came in very useful during some hot nights. It was good to have room around the washbasin to leave toiletries. We enjoyed our visit to the cottage and the parking permit was a great bonus.

Reviewed by Kerrie 12th August 2024

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Excellent cottage and location, couldn't fault it!

Reviewed by Judy 4th June 2024

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Reviewed by Francesca 30th May 2024

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We had a wonderful stay in the Secret Cottage. The owner filled the cottage with so many wonderful things for my son, husband and I. It was the perfect place to stay with a young child, we couldnt have wanted anything more. We would love to return and would recommend it to anyone else looking for somewhere to stay in Aldeburgh

Reviewed by Gill 15th May 2024

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Beautifully appointed cottage with lots of living space but still maintaining a very cosy feel. Very well equipped .The location was perfect ,meaning you could eat out every night without driving, lots of good shops and bakeries, seafood huts and beach within a few minutes walk. Car parking space at the church works really well. There are lots of lRead moreovely walks you can do straight from the cottage. The welcome package had to be seen to be believed so generous including all fresh ingredients for bacon and egg butties. Although just off the High Street it was very quiet (except seagulls 1st thing in morning!!! but to be expected when so close to the sea) The owner was a wonderful host and responded very quickly with the only issue we had - it was sorted by time we got back from a morning walk. Would definitely stay again and have been recommending to family and friend Hide

Reviewed by Rosemary 11th May 2024

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This is a lovely, comfortable and stylish property in a truly secret location just off the High Street. This was our third stay, so clearly a favourite with us. Always a wonderful 'welcome' basket of goodies!

Reviewed by Julia 1st April 2024

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Well presented and located cottage with a very helpful and friendly owner whod couldnt have done more for us. Many thoughtful touches

Reviewed by Roger 21st March 2024

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This is one of the nicest places we've stayed in Aldeburgh....and we've tried many! It is conveniently placed just off the High St. but is quietly situated so traffic noise is not a problem. It is very well equipped kitchen wise, and the welcome-pack/basket has to be seen to be believed! For those interested in Aldeburgh's connections with musicRead more, the cottage was the home of Viola Tunnard, Benjamin Britten's preferred piano accompanist and harpsichordist. Hide

Reviewed by Anita 4th March 2024

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Warm, cosy, dog friendly cottage, beautifully presented. A lovely welcome basket was waiting for us which included some rather delicious treats for us and our dog. Location is perfect, right on Aldeburgh high street and a very short walk to the beach.

Reviewed by Sarah 31st January 2024

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Have had the perfect long weekend at the secret cottage, the owners had thought of everything and it was a really warm and comfortable property. Wish we had booked for longer but fully expect to stay again .

Reviewed by Victor Maurice 23rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 24th September 2023

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Reviewed by Yvonne 23rd September 2023

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A beautiful cottage in an excellent location, walking distance to everything - the beach, shops and restaurants. The cottage is well equipped and has everything you need. A welcome basket from the owner was waiting for us when we arrived which is very thoughtful and a lovely touch.

Reviewed by James 29th August 2023

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Reviewed by Victor Maurice 26th June 2023

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Reviewed by Judy 30th May 2023

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The Travel Chapter Limited trading as Original Cottages is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.
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