Appletree Cottage is a charming, characterful and beautifully restored 17th Century listed cottage, nestled in the peaceful village of Westleston - just a short drive or cycle ride from the Suffolk coast. With a lovely positioning overlooking the village green in the heart of Westleton, Appletree Cottage is ideal for couples or small families looking for a relaxing self-catering stay or a base from which you can enjoy lots of exploring. The village itself offers a picturesque setting with stunning heathland walks on the doorstep, and cycle rides through woodland towards the coastal village of Dunwich (just 2.5 miles). A large village green lies just over the road from the cottage and offers a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic in the sunshine, and just a little further along is a large adventure play park – great for the younger members to let off some steam. The RSPB Minsmere Reserve, just 2 miles away, is a must visit during your stay, it’s the ideal place for those who enjoy a spot of birdwatching or exploring local fauna and flora, but equally makes a great day out for families too. The village of Westleton boasts two lovely pubs and a village shop, all within easy walking distance of the cottage. Nearby coastal favourites, Southwold and Aldeburgh, with their wonderful array of shops, cafes, and restaurants, are just a 15 minute drive in either direction.
A truly traditional and cosy chocolate box cottage, the original features have been restored to their former glory to provide a warm and welcoming self-catering stay for couples or small families. Brimming with charm, the cottage boasts exposed wooden beams, an inglenook feature fireplace, and original brick flooring. Upstairs, the 2 bedrooms – a king size and a twin (which can combine to make a king, if required) await ready for you to recharge after a busy day exploring the coast. Upstairs is completed by a family bathroom and a laundry room. The south-facing garden is deceptively spacious and provides the perfect spot to enjoy the sunshine with a morning coffee and later, early evening gin & tonics followed by a barbeque surrounded with family and friends. The outside space is sure to be a firm favourite with children and dogs, with ample space to run around. Comfortable and welcoming with traditional cottage living, this self-catering holiday home ticks all the boxes for a truly peaceful coastal escape.
Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards Beach: 2.5 miles
GROUND FLOOR
Sitting/Dining Room: Comfortable seating, television showing Freeview, DVD player, CD player, and radio. Feature fireplace. Folding dining table and chairs.
Kitchen: Double oven with ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher.
Stairs (steep but with ample width) off the Sitting Room to
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: King size bed, bedside tables with lamps and chest of drawers.
Bedroom 2: 2 x 2ft 6 singles which can combine to a king size bed (please request at time of booking), bedside table with lamp and chest of drawers.
Bathroom: Bath with over bath shower, washbasin and wc.
Laundry Room: Washing machine and tumble dryer.
Garden: Large south facing enclosed quiet garden with patio, furniture, lawn and flower beds.
Parking: On-street parking
Heating: Oil fired central heating. A log pack for the open fire may be added for an additional charge of £12.50
Pets: two dogs
Notes: Wi-Fi and towels provided.
Westleton is a pretty village midway between Aldeburgh and Southwold with the coast at Dunwich only two and a half miles away. It is centred around a large green and is one of the most popular places to stay on the Heritage Coast as it is an ideal base for the beach or for the RSPB Minsmere, as well as the coastal heaths and forests. There are two good pubs, a restaurant and well-stocked village store cum post office, all in the village centre. Much of the area around the village is accessible open heath or mixed woodland.