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Self-Catering Holiday Cottage - Flint Cottage, Saxmundham, Nr Snape & Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England
Flint Cottage
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Flint Cottage is a very pretty single-storey period holiday cottage that is located in the quiet, friendly market town of Saxmundham, providing a perfect place for a relaxing break at any time of the year. It is ideally situated just four miles from Snape and eight miles from the popular coastal town of Aldeburgh - providing the ideal base to enjoy all that Suffolk and its beautiful coastline has to offer.
Saxmundham is a small market-town (market-day Wednesday) which is positioned on the River Fromus, a tributary of the River Alde. Here you feel like you are stepping back in time to a more relaxed pace of life.
Located just five hundred yards from the High Street, Flint Cottage is close to the good selection of interesting independent shops to browse, including a newsagents, stationers, bakers, chemist, hairdressers and pet shop. This charming town even has its own Museum and two small art galleries, along with a wide variety of cafes, restaurants and take-away outlets catering for all tastes and budgets.
For a sumptuous meal, try The Bell - renowned for its fine cuisine and featured in the Observer, Times, Telegraph and Guardian - the food is excellent and so reasonably priced!
For an evening stroll or Sunday walk, Carlton Country Park is just ten minutes walk away and you are able to take a short ride on a bus or taxi to nearby Leiston, Snape or Aldeburgh for an evening at the theatre, cinema, concert or a meal. Alternatively you may decide to stay more locally and try the “Poacher’s Pocket” - a traditional, quaint country pub serving home-cooked meals and real ales (just five minutes by car or a pleasant 30 minute walk through the Country Park).
Whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday or want to visit the many places of interest and attractions of Suffolk, this is an ideal place to spend a holiday or short break.
Facilities
Log Burner Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area Internet access Golf facilities nearby DVD Satellite/cable TV Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Microwave CD Player Shower Bath Cot Kingsize bed Accessible via Public Transport
Flint Cottage is a traditional Suffolk flint holiday cottage that is believed to date back to around the 1800’s. Many of the lovely period features have been retained and the cottage has been renovated to provide guests with all the modern comforts and conveniences you would expect.
As the cottage is single-storey, all the accommodation is on one level - with no stairs, or awkward steps.
Accommodation and facilities comprise:
Cosy living room with woodburner - the place to be on chilly nights.
Separate dining room overlooking the courtyard.
For rainy days or lazy afternoons there is a small library of magazines, books, videos, DVDs and board-games/jig-saw puzzles. There is also a flat screen television where you can play CDs and DVDs - The place to be on chilly afternoons or winter evenings is in front of a gently crackling log-fire!
Fully equipped kitchen with all essentials - including electric cooker, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and a microwave. There is plenty of crockery, glasses and cutlery, along with other useful items, plus initial supplies of tea, coffee, etc.
The Green Room: Double bedroom with 4’6” double bed and built in wardrobes.
The Blue Room: Second bedroom with king size bed and built in wardrobes.
Bathroom with power shower over bath.
Secure enclosed garden to the front and pretty courtyard garden (with furniture) to the rear.
Additional information: All bedlinen and towels are provided. There is plenty of hanging and drawer space, plus useful items such as alarm clocks and hairdryers. A travel cot and highchair are available on request. Log burner - beginning of October, until end of March/April - depending upon the climate. First basket of wood provided, additional logs can be purchased locally. Dogs welcome (please note that the property is not suitable for large dogs). Breakfast by arrangement. Short-breaks may be available - please enquire with the owner. Maximum price is £590 (July, August, Christmas and New Year). Visit Britain 4 star rated. The cottage has central heating.
Transport: The area has a very good public transport system and there is a direct service from London Liverpool Street to Saxmundham station, taking approximately one and a half hours, making this an ideal location for those who do not want to bring the car.
Changeover day: Saturday during spring/summer and Friday during the winter.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £340 Mid Season from £390 High Season from £420 Peak Season £640
Sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms (1 Double, 1 Kingsize bed)
“Comfortable, warm, well-equipped cottage with goodies!” (Suffolk) January 2010
“A very pleasant stay in a well-equipped cottage. Thank you for the basket of goodies and wine. A lovely gesture. We hope to come back.” (Warwickshire) October 2009
“Absolutely lovely cottage. Comfy beds so we had lovely sleeps. Also thanks for the provisions.” (Cheshire) October 2009
“Thank you for the nibbles - very thoughtful. An enjoyable week in a very comfortable cottage. Thank you.” (West Yorkshire) August 2009
“A lovely ‘Welcome Pack’ & everything we needed to make our stay a very comfortable one, thank you. Lots of good info. in cottage folder.” (Hampshire) August 2009
“COTTAGE IS DELIGHTFUL” (Arizona, USA) August 2009
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