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Box Cottage - Snape

Snape, near Saxmundham, Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A character cottage dating back to the 18th century, located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Cosy accommodation for four, close to a world-renowned concert hall and coastal estuary
  • Pet-friendly property that combines original features and period character with contemporary interiors, fittings and facilities

Property code: OC-SFBOX

With plenty of charming characterful features throughout, Box Cottage is thought to date back to around the 18th century. This cosy pet-friendly cottage is nestled within the popular village of Snape close by to the River Alde.

Box Cottage is a quaint and cosy property with a lovely modern kitchen and diner, which is flooded with natural light and is the perfect space for guests to gather together and enjoy meals. The snug sitting room has comfortable seating surrounding a cream-coloured wood burner encased in a brick fireplace. Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms and a modern family bathroom with walk-in shower. 

The pretty front garden of the cottage looks towards the Snape Maltings Concert Hall, as well as the River Alde and there is also a delightful rear garden which has pretty plants and shrubs and a seating area with garden furniture. From the rear garden gate you can access the parking area which is spacious enough for two cars.

Box Cottage is a fantastic holiday choice for nature lovers, concert goers, walkers and cyclists, with the property perched on an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Box Cottage is also within easy access of Snape Maltings which a small complex of shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants and also home to various concerts throughout the year. Shop: 300 yards. Pub: 100 yards. 

GROUND FLOOR
Sitting Room: Smart TV, DVD, brick fireplace with woodburner, painted ceiling beams.
Kitchen/Dining Area: Electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dining table and chairs.
Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc.

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: King size bed, built -in wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds.
Bathroom: Large Walk-in Shower, washbasin and wc.

Garden: Lovely enclosed front garden as well as an enclosed rear garden with plants, shrubs and seating area with garden furniture.
Parking: Off-road parking for two cars on a private drive to the rear.
Heating: Electric heating.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: Wi-Fi and towels provided. Christmas tree provided. 

Snape is best known as the venue for the Aldeburgh Festival and for other events throughout the year held in the Maltings Concert Hall. However, the pretty village, at the head of the tidal estuary, is a popular holiday venue in its own right and central for exploring the unique area of the Suffolk Heritage Coast – the tidal estuary and network of footpaths are one of the most interesting areas of Suffolk for exploring on foot. There is easy access to the fascinating coastal town of Aldeburgh, plus castles and much more to explore at Framlingham and Orford. The burial treasures at Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, should not be missed also.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 1 shower room with walk-in shower and WC
  • 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV and DVD player
  • Enclosed gardens to the front and rear with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop and pub 0.1 miles
  • Please be aware that there are some low ceilings and beams in this cottage and steps within the property besides the staircase which is steep and open
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tracy Marriott

This property is personally managed by Tracy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Pamela 1st June 2026

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Reviewed by Jackie 18th May 2026

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Cottage very comfortable and well equipped. Ideal location, so close to coast and plenty of places to eat.

Reviewed by John 10th May 2026

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An attractive, cosy cottage in a very good location for visiting the many lovely towns and villages in the area. Well equipped with comfy beds. Its a shame that the two pubs in the village have both closed.

Reviewed by Christine 23rd April 2026

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Reviewed by Christian 7th April 2026

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Lovely little cottage with old world charm done up to a modern standard. It's centrally located to Snape and Snape Maltings and faces onto the main road through Snape. Very clean and well maintained with WiFi, streaming services and front and rear garden with parking for two vehicles. Would definitely recommend it but beware of low ceilings and bRead moreeams (ouch), squeaky floorboards upstairs and fairly busy main road. If none of these are issues then it will be a perfect stay. Even with them we had a lovely 3 night stay for a wedding at nearby Snape Maltings. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 25th February 2026

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A beautiful cottage in a great location

Reviewed by Peter 3rd January 2026

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The cottage has everything you need, lovely inside and very cosy, great location and plenty of walks nearby.

Reviewed by Laura 3rd November 2025

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Weve stayed several times at this lovely, cozy cottage. Its very well equipped and in a great area. We love the walking and running trails nearby as well as Snape Maltings and the pubs in the village. The cottage is beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable.

Reviewed by Barbara 12th October 2025

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Low back sofas not comfortable, everything else was fine

Reviewed by Hannah 30th September 2025

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Lovely stay in Box cottage, fabulously clean and well stocked with games and books. Very comfortable and a short walk to the Maltings.

Reviewed by John 17th August 2025

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The cottage is lovely and the decor and facilities well thought-out, tasteful and all in good condition. A nice place with beautiful local walks in a stunning landscape.

Reviewed by Hazel 17th August 2025

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Lovely cottage but the road outside is busy. Traffic noise is a problem from early hours.

Reviewed by Michael 12th July 2025

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This is a lovely cottage, everything you need is there and the hosts left some essentials for our arrival. The size was perfect for 3/4 adults. Decent smart TV with streaming services and WIFI (mobile signal is low) large fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.really well equipped, outdoor shed large enough for several bikes. Location is veryRead more good for supermarkets in Saxmundham (8min), Aldeburgh town/beach (10min), Snape Maltings (2min) and great for long walks, our dog enjoyed the many local trails and Blaxhall common, there is a helpful map on the kitchen wall. There are two pubs you can see from the crossroads outside the cottage, both serve excellent food and welcome dogs, Crown is open Tue to Sat and the golden key open 7days. The main road has traffic from around 6am, not a very busy road, low traffic levels in the evening and night. Highly recommended Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 7th July 2025

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Our second holiday in this lovely cottage which has everything you could need in a holiday let

Reviewed by Paul 29th June 2025

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Box Cottage is a delightful place to stay, a real home from home. We very much enjoy staying here.

Reviewed by Laura 23rd February 2025

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We love this cozy cottage, with its comfortable furniture and scenic location. The kitchen is very well equipped - we were able to do all the cooking we wanted whilst there. The owners left a generous welcome pack, which was much appreciated. The fire was great and even though the weather was chilly we were always warm in the cottage. The bedlinen Read moreand towels provided were of excellent quality and there is a good selection of books, DVDs and board games. It really feels like a home from home. There are some lovely pubs within walking distance - the Golden Key is our favourite - and Snape is a great base for exploring the local area. We have a dog and are keen runners and we found plenty of beautiful walks and trail runs on the doorstep. Although the cottage looks small from the outside, there was plenty of room for two adults, two kids (11 and 13) and a dog. I also loved the decor - the photographs of local places were particularly nice. In short, Box Cottage was a perfect holiday location for our family and we hope well be back again before long! Hide

Reviewed by Paula 28th December 2024

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Reviewed by Marc 30th October 2024

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We had a lovely stay at Box Cottage.

Reviewed by Richard 26th October 2024

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Amazing accommodation and location. Will be coming back!!

Reviewed by Elise 22nd October 2024

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A cosy, well located, warm and comfortable cottage with everything you could need included. Log burner was a lovely addition on the one cold day we had. Lots of thoughtful touches including the welcome hamper, tourist information and maps, entertainment- books/dvds/games etc. Two local pubs across the road (although Crown was closed whilst we were Read morethere) offering great food. Ideally situated for exploring Suffolk. We had some fabulous days out. We didnt use the garden facilities but there are seats/tables. The cottage is close to a busy main road which potential visitors need to be aware of as imagine in the Summer months it could be noisy but after getting used to it the sound of traffic didnt bother us or disturb our sleep. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to others. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Emily 14th October 2024

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The cottage was very well presented and clean and attractive. There was a lovely walk very nearby and the Maltings with all the shops and cafe was also an easy walk. The house did need the heaters on but once turned on it warmed up well.

Reviewed by Pauline 11th October 2024

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Lovely renovated cottage. Very well and thoughtfully equipped. Warm and cosy. Location great for exploration on foot, bike or car. Lot to visit nearby. On quite a busy road so can be bit noisy with windows open. Golden Key pub 2 mins walk ( ok pub food) but the Crown Italian restaurant opposite the cottage is exceptional. Would definitely stay agaRead morein. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 5th October 2024

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Immaculate little cottage, very comfortable with lots of thoughtful extras. Would recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Julia 27th September 2024

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We had a lovely stay in Box Cottage, its very well appointed, comfortable and a great location for exploring the area. Nice walks locally through Snape Marsh and Tunstall Forest for the dog! The Golden Key pub has good beers and food, and does takeaways. The Crown was hardly ever open.

Reviewed by Jackie 17th September 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage but far too much road noise.

Reviewed by Mary 7th September 2024

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It is a comfortable cottage, with everything you need.

Reviewed by Sonia 29th August 2024

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Comfortable, homely little cottage.

Reviewed by Andrew 20th August 2024

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Our fourth stay at Box Cottage and we cant wait to visit again. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Elizabeth 8th August 2024

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Box cottage has to be one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in. Everything in working order, tastefully decorated, comfortable, lovely location with lots of maps and guides to help plan your days and parking too, fabulous.

Reviewed by Henry 25th July 2024

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This is a very attractive, well-appointed little cottage only 10 minutes' walk from Snape Maltings, and ideally placed for all the beautiful walks in the area with their amazing wildlife. Though hemmed in by other properties, privacy is assured by hedges and fencing. Sadly the one thing these can't keep out is the traffic noise. The main road is tRead morehe only north-south axis east of the A12 at this point, so traffic is constant during the day (OK at night). This means that the otherwise ideal seating area at the front is effectively unusable most of the time. We used the back seating area, which was much quieter. We were grateful for the notes posted around the house to remind us of important things like waste disposal arrangements and using the wall mirror opposite to exit the drive (otherwise a scary undertaking). This is a sign of an experienced and thoughtful owner, and reduces the stress levels for visitors in an unfamiliar house. Hide

Reviewed by Hilary 15th July 2024

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An attractive, very well equipped cottage in a central location, perfect for discovering this lovely part of Suffolk. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Hazel 5th July 2024

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The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed the little courtyard garden to eat our evening meal. It is well placed to visit all the local points of interest, The Malting, Aldeburgh, The Red House and all the fish shacks on Aldeburgh beach

Reviewed by Paul 25th June 2024

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Box Cottage is beautifully presented accommodation for a relaxing holiday. We enjoyed our second stay and have booked for next year.

Reviewed by Peter 10th June 2024

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A delightful cottage located in a lovely village with a wonderful walk through the Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Snape Marsh Nature Reserve. Close to Snape Maltings which is a wonderful complex.

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