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1 The Dormy

Thorpeness, near Leiston, Suffolk
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Apartment
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
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At a glance

  • A charming apartment situated within Thorpeness Country Club, a popular wedding venue
  • Featuring a lovely balcony overlooking the club’s tennis courts
  • Close to a popular boating lake, a lovely sand and shingle beach and an 18-hole golf course
Property code: OC-AB1D

1 The Dormy is located in a quiet area within the coastal village of Thorpeness and just moments away from the beach. This three bedroom ground floor holiday apartment is a great home from home option with easy access to the Country Club tennis courts. The open plan layout provides a sense of space and ease with the sitting room having a delightful adjoining balcony. The dining area allows everyone to enjoy meals together with a good sized pine table and chairs. The well-equipped kitchen area has all the necessary self-catering appliances required for cooking up a feast for your guests. 1 The Dormy has three cosy bedrooms with crisp white linen for a good night's rest. On offer is a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room with large shower cubicle, a twin bedded room with two single beds and a single bedroom with a pull-out bed underneath allowing flexibility for your holiday group. There is also an additional bathroom with shower facility making your stay all the more comfortable. 1 The Dormy is perfectly situated for access to the lovely beach and it's only a short walk away from the scenic Meare at the heart of this wonderful seaside location. Shop: 2.1 miles Pub: 200 yards.

Why We Love This Property
The lovely balcony with garden furniture provides a great space for all six guests to relax and watch the sunset over Thorpeness with a warming drink each evening.

Thorpeness Country Club Exclusive Benefits
This holiday property is located within the grounds of the prestigious Thorpeness Country Club which occasionally holds events and weddings. As a Suffolk Secrets guest staying in a Thorpeness Country Club holiday cottage you can benefit from 50% discount on Country Club social membership,  10% discount on temporary Country Club membership, free tennis, and 20% discount on green fees at the neighbouring Thorpeness Golf Club.  Find out more here 

Steps with handrail lead up to the entrance door
GROUND FLOOR
Open Plan Sitting Room/Dining Area:
Small TV, DVD, large dining table and chairs, French doors leading out onto balcony.
Kitchen: Newly refurbished with electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer dryer.
Bedroom 1: King-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with large shower cubicle, washbasin and wc.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds.
Bedroom 3: Single bed with optional pull-out truckle bed if required.
Bathroom: Bath, washbasin and wc.

Outside: Balcony with garden furniture for six overlooking the Country Club grounds and tennis courts.
Parking: Roadside (residents car park available just past the Country Club on the left).
Heating: Storage heaters and wall-mounted electric thermostat heaters.
Notes: Wi-Fi and towels provided.

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.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king, 1 twin, 1 single with optional pull-out truckle bed
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • TV, DVD
  • Balcony with garden furniture
  • On-street parking; residents’ car park available just past the Country Club
  • Beach and pub 300 metres
  • Shop 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Hunt

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Krystyna 2nd June 2026

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Reviewed by Christopher 2nd October 2025

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Reviewed by Eve 28th July 2025

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Reviewed by Michael 13th July 2025

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Other than the small improvements mentioned, we had a great stay and loved the location, and we would be keen to book again.

Reviewed by Sally 6th July 2025

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Lovely apartment in stunning location overlooking the Country club tennis courts on one side and sea on the other. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Rebecca 12th October 2024

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We booked this accommodation as we were attending a wedding at the country club that our son was not invited to. This was perfect location next door meaning our son could be on site with his grandparents while we were at wedding but still close by to check on him. Perfect location in a stunning place. Easy access to beach was great with our son. AnRead mored lovely walks from the doorstep. The car was only used once during our week stay. Hide

Reviewed by Katharine 16th August 2024

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A comfortable cottage with good facilities. Great location for the beach and to explore the wider area.

Reviewed by Michael 6th August 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 10th June 2024

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Location

Map
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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.