Set in the quiet village of Friston with a welcoming pub just around the corner, this delightful property makes a fantastic base for keen walkers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers looking to explore this wonderful part of the Suffolk countryside. Ideally located, the cottage boasts being just a short drive from the Suffolk coast. The small seaside town of Aldeburgh is just 4 miles away, with its beach and fishing boats as well as galleries and venues associated with the Aldeburgh Festival. Snape is 2 miles to the south, home of Snape Maltings concert hall and the Snape Marshes. Just 5 miles away is Thorpeness, a family favourite which is sure to delight all ages. Thorpeness is a magical holiday village developed in the 1920s where you will find a country club, golf course, the quirky 'house in the clouds' and The Meare, a popular boating lake where you can go rowing, canoeing and kayaking.
Entering this bright and airy cottage, you will find the relaxing lounge which has a wood burner and makes a lovely space for you all to get together and unwind. The country-style kitchen/diner is spacious and tastefully decorated. The ground floor also has a separate WC. Upstairs, the first floor offers two bedrooms: a sweet double room and a pretty twin room which has a low sloping ceiling, along with a family bathroom.
From the lounge, doors open out onto the spacious, enclosed and sheltered back garden which has a walnut tree, outdoor furniture and a BBQ. The perfect space to relax in after a long day exploring.
Shop: 2 miles Pub: 100 yards Beach: 4 miles
GROUND FLOOR
Sitting Room: TV, DVD, CD, woodburner, doors to garden.
Kitchen/Dining Area: Electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs.
Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: Double bed.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds.
Bathroom: Bath, overbath shower, washbasin and wc.
Garden: Enclosed rear garden with furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Private for two cars.
Heating: Electric storage heating.
Pets: 1 well behaved dog welcome
Notes: Wi-Fi provided. Towels are available for hire at £7.50 per set.
Friston is a small tranquil village situated in a quiet area of Suffolk, within easy reach of many interesting locations, to make your holiday enjoyable. The old town of Aldeburgh with its beach and fishing boats, cinema, museum summer theatre, shops and restaurants, and Leiston with its leisure centre/pool, cinema and museum are about 4 miles away. As is Snape Maltings, which has shopping/galleries, and the concert hall. Thorpeness has its own laid back style and boating mere, is approximately 5 miles . Countryside with good, interesting walks is all around, of note are Dunwich heath, Minsmere bird reserve, and Rendlesham forest , Southwold, Walberswick, Orford and Woodbridge all are within 25 miles drive.