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5 The Bays

Thorpeness, Suffolk
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Quintessential Suffolk timber house near Thorpeness beach
  • Beautiful views of the Meare from the house and spacious garden
  • Spacious and luxurious accommodation for an idyllic group getaway

Property code: OC-BAYS

An outstanding holiday home in Thorpeness, 5 The Bays is located on Lakeside Avenue with outstanding views over the Meare and just a stone’s throw from the beach.

This magnificent period property is spacious and beautifully furnished, perfect for a get together with family and friends looking to escape to the Suffolk Coast. Accommodation is over two floors, with four bedrooms sleeping eight guests. The living space is on the ground floor including a fabulous sitting room, stylish kitchen/diner with the usual appliances, large table and chairs and a piano for the budding pianist to tinkle the ivories! Step outside and there’s a lovely lawned garden, the perfect spot for children to safely play while the adults relax with a little alfresco dining… the views from here are pretty good too!

5 The Bays overlooks the Meare… a fabulous boating lake which covers 40 acres of water. This area is great for kids and adults alike - the water is no more than 3 feet deep and is dotted with islands where children can go ashore and play and explore… it’s what childhood memories are made of!

If you can tear yourself away, from the beach and the lake for a few hours, it’s worth visiting Aldeburgh, a quintessential town on the Suffolk coast, the prom is lined with seaside villas and colourful beach huts and it’s home to the iconic Scallop Shell, created by Maggi Hambling.

Shop 2.5 miles pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.1 miles

Why we love this property… a very impressive holiday home in a great location. Perfect for families - take a boat out on the lake, spend lazy days on the beach or simply relax in the garden with a glass of fizz and start planning your next visit!

Ground floor: Sitting room: TV, DVD, electric fire. Kitchen/dining area: Electric oven and gas hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, table and chairs, piano, CD radio, iPod dock. Shower room: shower cubicle, washbasin and wc.

First floor: Bedroom 1: king size bed and en-suite shower room: shower cubicle, washbasin and wc. Bedroom 2: Super king size bed, electric fire. Bedroom 3: Twin beds (2'6). Bedroom 4: Twin beds (2'6). Bathroom: bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and WC.

Parking: on street parking.
Outside: lawned area and patio with garden furniture and barbecue (please note that charcoal is not included).
Sleeps: 8 in 4 bedrooms
Minimum hire: 3 nights. High season minimum stay 1 week.
Pets: one well-behaved pet welcome
Heating: Electric storage heating
Notes: welcome pack. Wi-fi available. Bedlinen and towels provided. Travel cot, travel stair gate and highchair available. Telephone for incoming calls.
Please note: ground floor WC and ground floor bath/shower room.

Just a mile north of Aldeburgh is this fascinating seaside village, built in the 1920s by Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie, an architect, barrister and playwright. The mock Tudor style of building is now the hallmark of Thorpeness, where the amenities include the Dolphin Inn, the Thorpeness Hotel with its 18-hole golf club, a country club with tennis courts and the Meare - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 2 twins with 2’ 6” beds
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 shower room with shower cubicle and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower cubicle and WC, 1 bathroom with shower cubicle, bath and WC
  • Fridge/freezer, electric oven and gas hob, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available
  • Electric storage heaters and standalone heaters
  • TV with DVD player
  • Garden with lawn and patio areas and BBQ – charcoal not provided
  • On-street parking
  • Shop 2.5 miles, pub 160 metres, beach 160 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 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gillian 11th May 2025

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Lovely location and lots of space for 3 of us. Village very pretty with interesting buildings and lovely coastal walks.

Reviewed by Hayley 6th May 2025

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Great location, spacious and well equipped house. All rooms were good size with comfy beds and good storage. Had a great trip

Reviewed by Rik 14th December 2024

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A large, comfortable house in a great location right by the mere and within walking distance to Aldeburgh. The bedrooms and lounge are all very comfortable. A large kitchen but the utensils and pots and pans could do with an upgrade and some additions. We stayed during a rather wet and cold week in early December, and the house did take quite somRead moree time to get warm as there are only electric heaters and radiators - no central heating. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 2nd December 2024

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Reviewed by Alison 10th September 2024

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5 The Bays is a great property for group or family stays offering fantastic views of the Meare. The beds are all comfortable and the rooms well equipped with plenty of storeage space. The large kitchen diner is a perfect sociable space with ample refrigeration space. The lounge is incredibly comfortable and putdoor seating is also available. ThRead moreorpeness is a small but pretty village with an amazing boating lake (The Meare) and a variety of places to eat. Aldeburgh is an easy walk away along the beach. We had an issue with the door alarm while we were there and this was dealt with on the same day, very efficiently. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 2nd September 2024

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Well equipped and comfortable and a wonderful position in this special village. We loved our holiday.

Reviewed by Annette 30th June 2024

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Reviewed by Lesley 25th June 2024

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We were 8 and appreciated the space and the garden. Thanks!

Reviewed by Patricia 4th June 2024

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The cottage was very comfortable there was 8 adults & a baby and it was very accommodating. Also very clean we all had a good time for the whole four day stay.

Reviewed by Gideon 27th May 2024

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Reviewed by Jane 14th May 2024

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Reviewed by John 11th May 2024

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Cottage had everything we needed. Location is excellent for beach walks, birding, etc.

Reviewed by Lesley 24th April 2024

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Great location and views. Very spacious, comfortable beds, lots of hot water.

Reviewed by Helen M 12th April 2024

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Reviewed by Chris 4th April 2024

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The cleanliness of the house was very poor; I have photos if you wish, particularly galling as we were refused an early checkin because the cleaning team had to make it right. It really let the property down. Chipped crockery was also disappointing considering the cost of the hire. Equipment poor as no barbecue despite it being advertised A lovelRead morey property totally spoiled by lack of attention to detail Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 19th January 2024

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Reviewed by Melissa 31st October 2023

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Reviewed by Eleen 31st October 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 16th October 2023

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Reviewed by Bernard 3rd October 2023

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Reviewed by George 26th September 2023

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Reviewed by Roger 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by François 22nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Janet 11th June 2023

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