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The Moorings, Orford

(Ref. 1117021)

Orford, Suffolk Show on map

Customer rating 4.1

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Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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21 Customer Reviews

  • "Location is great, only a minutes walk to the quay and nearest pub."

    The accomodation is more suited to 2 adults and 2 children as the single rooms are small. The accomodation needs updating and decorating, peeling paint off ceilings etc

    Thank you for your feedback, and apologies for the internal decoration. We redecorate each year at the end of the season; being an old property creates a challenge and we are nearing the end of the season and so due for a refresh Property Owner

    Reviewed by David3.0★Oct 2025

  • "Quirky old cottage in a central location with everything needed for a comfortable stay."

    Many thanks for your feedback. Very pleased you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christopher4.0★Oct 2025

  • "A perfect location and very comfortable."

    We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay, and appreciate your feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael4.0★Sep 2025

  • "POSITIVES: Great location, close to quay and car park and short walk into centre of village."

    Parking permit provided for one’s stay. Milk and apple juice in the fridge, a nice touch on arrival. Lots of hot water and heating seems to work well with thermostats. NEGATIVES: Not many negative points but a few could be mentioned. As noted in previous reviews, aspects of the interior getting rather tired, with paint flaking off walls, loose plaster and damp patches/staining on walls. A small leak on the chrome basin trap of the upstairs toilet. Anyone over 5’8” will need to duck at certain points otherwise you would bang your head where there is low headroom, under beams or at some door openings. Outdoor seating area not an attractive place to sit. OVERALL: Enjoyed our stay in Orford. Lots to do in the area. Three pubs to choose from, The Jolly Sailor very good for ale and food and a just a few steps away from the house.

    Thank you for the helpful comments. Apologies for the flaking paint in the kitchen - we redecorate each year but due to the level of the road we have had damp problems. These are gradually improving since switching to mineral breathable paint but still get flaking in certain areas. We try and deal with these during the year but difficult with same day turnarounds. Nevertheless, I went out after your visit and it did look very poor so thanks for your tolerance. We will deal with the leaking tap and think about how we can improve the patio area. Again many thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andy3.0★Sep 2025

  • "Lovely cosy cottage."

    Very close to the quay - which we loved. Lots of walks, Pinneys and the local village shop and butchers were really top quality. The sunrises were beautiful.

    Many thanks for your feedback - much appreciated. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann5.0★Aug 2025

  • "This property is in an amazing location - just moments from the quayside."

    However, it is very small inside. The pictures most definitely give the impression of a more spacious property. The ceiling heights are very low. Even I, at 5ft 6', managed to bang my head getting to the very top floor. If you don't want to be stooping all the time I would say don't be taller that 5ft 9'. The master bedroom is cute and the bed very comfy. The other bedroom is really only suitable for small children - but not so small they can't navigate the steep staircase you need to climb to access the room. The living room is cosy. The kitchen is well appointed, but has no washing machine. A bit of a problem when you have children who keep coming back muddy from playing in the river. Overall I would say this is a perfect place to rent if you are two adults and two younger children. It would feel too cramped for 4 adults.

    Many thanks for the helpful feedback. The ceilings are indeed low and at 6'3" I am forever stooping to go through the doors and watching out for the old ship's mast beam! We will look again at the property description. Hopefully we will have a washing machine for next year. We did replace a washing machine with a dishwasher as so many of our bookings are for brief visits and there is no room for both. We plan to renovate the garage this Winter and install a washing machine there Martin Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emer4.0★Aug 2025

  • "Lovely, cosy quirky cottage - couldn’t fault anything."

    Many thanks. So pleased your enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Apologies for not putting out the refuse bin, the laminated calendar of what particular bin to put out was dated 2024!"

    Not a problem at all. Apologies for the wrong timetable Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Lovely cottage, very well-equipped and warmly welcoming, with nice touches for our dogs too."

    The position, so close to the quay, is superb. We will definitely be back. NOTE: there is a dishwasher but no washing machine at the property.

    Many thanks for the feedback and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We did have a washing machine previously but changed it for a dish washer. We are planning to renovate the garage at the end of the season and install a washing machine as there is no space in the cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Lovely, quirky cottage."

    With everything we could ask for. Set in the lovely village of Orford and only 50M from the quay. They were not kidding about the stairs though.

    So pleased you enjoyed your stay, thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2025

  • "Had a lovely stay at the moorings very comfortable and cosy."

    Very close to everything especially the pub! which serves great food by the way. If I were to have a negative it would be logs were listed for the log burner but weren't there but hey all I all a great stay

    We are very glad you enjoyed your stay. Apologies for the lack of logs Martin & Eve Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steve5.0★Oct 2024

  • "The property seems tired and needs a refurbishment."

    The TV mounting is unsafe and ridiculous. Whilst talking of unsafe… the log burner desperately needs a clean and service. The upstairs toilet has a mirror that you can’t use and a leaking tap. Otherwise we had a great week and the location is brilliant.

    Following on from our email exchange, many thanks for your comments. We have changed the television mounting and corrected the leaking tap. The fire burner is scheduled for servicing and cleaning. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Booked on behalf of a colleague, he said the property was fabulous and in a great location for where he was working."

    He would definitely stay there again.

    Reviewed by Alison5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Re previous correspondence with yourselves, the property is a great location and access to dog walks, well equipped but maintenance and cleanliness could be better."

    A review in June 24 said the same and a later review in July said spotless but we would go with the June review. Offers of top up cleaning were made but we declined as I had cleaned in our view through necessity as soon as we arrived.

    Reviewed by Carol3.0★Aug 2024

  • "We (2 adults + dog) stayed for 3 nights."

    Cottage very well equipped, spotlessly clean and situated near to village amenities. There is a butchers + deli, bakery, etc in Orford. Perfect for dog walks. Would definitely stay here again.

    Many thanks for the feedback. Hopefully you may be able to enjoy a return visit with better weather! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Judy5.0★Jul 2024

  • "Cosy and comfy."

    Well equipped. Good for 2 adults and 2 children. Clean enough but could have been better. Great location.

    Many thanks for the feedback and helpful comment on improvement Property Owner

    Reviewed by Brian4.0★Jun 2024

  • "Great little cottage."

    Cosy, good location.

    Reviewed by Nick5.0★May 2024

  • "We really appreciated lovely gesture of chocolates and champagne for Christmas - thank you."

    Lovely fluffy towels and fresh linen bedding. The property was as described - it is very small, cronky and sweet fisherman’s cottage. The bathroom is tired as per the photo and is on ground floor. It is probably too small for 4 people - we were only 3. Lovely area with The Jolly Sailor nearby for easy friendly evening drinks and food. We felt the owners had tried. There were Christmas decorations. The only criticism was that we did try to clean everything we used in kitchen as pans and utensils generally not clean. I found the teapot in the cupboard still had tea and teabags in it for instance. The kitchen does need some attention in areas around the sink and corner wall. Also in the main bedroom an item of clothing in top drawer- but overall the property was as described. The wood burner was lovely to have and worked very well - easy to control the heat.

    Many thanks for your very helpful comments. Apologies for the teapot and item of clothing - a useful reminder for us to check everything carefully including the kitchen utensils. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Corinne3.0★Dec 2023

  • "We found the property to be very grubby, and we found the stairs an issue, especially the ladder stairs!"

    We were lucky we only had to sleep there as we have relatives there and weren’t there during the day. We will find an alternative house next year. Regards Julie Powell

    Reviewed by Julie1.0★Aug 2023

  • "This is a very old fashioned low ceiling building."

    Not suitable for tall guests. One of our party was unable to stand up in any room apart from kitchen and downstairs bathroom.

    Reviewed by Sharon4.0★Jul 2023

  • "First of all I apologise for forgetting to clean up after the dog in the garden."

    I have been back today to do it. I feel the cottage is in need of some work to bring it to a suitable standard for holiday rental. There is paint peeling off the wall and damp under the windows at the front. The radiator in the bathroom is in very shabby condition. The sofa is on legs which are not attached to it and having lifted the sofa to retrieve a dog toy we couldn’t fix the legs back and couldn’t use this. The description says ‘two bathrooms’. That is not true and it should be made clear that the bathroom is downstairs and through the kitchen and living areas. It should also be made clear that you cannot just let your dog out for a wee at night because the ‘courtyard’ is across the path and you have to be dressed, have shoes on and have the dog on a lead. Being Christmas we used a lot of the cookware and most of it was grubby. One cooking dish in particular was dirty and had several cracks in it. The Christmas ‘decor’ was very disappointing consisting of a wreath on the door and a tiny tree on the windowsill, both of which seemed very old. The whole place was musty smelling. Orford lovely but the cottage seems as though the owners scrape by doing as little as possible and I think most visitors will be disappointed. I particularly feel the photos are very misleading.

    Reviewed by Susie3.0★Dec 2022

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with basin and WC, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Electric heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • TV, Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot
  • Off-road parking a short walk from property, in car park with provided permit
  • Enclosed courtyard with furniture
  • Two well behaved dogs welcome
  • We welcome dogs, but it is essential that you advise us that you are bringing a dog as we have to factor in cleaning and preparation
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles
  • Note: Entrance to the private outdoor area is across a path which provides access to neighbouring cottages
  • Note: Low beams, ceilings, door frames and steep steps, this property may not be suitable for those with mobility issues
  • Note: Guests have free parking in the car park 20/30 yards opposite

The property

You’re welcomed into a hallway that opens into the hub of the cottage with kitchen/breakfast room wrapping round to the cosy living room.

The bright bathroom is also on the ground floor and stairs rise to the master bedroom with en suite cloakroom on the first floor.

A wonderful ship’s staircase takes adventurous guests up to the twin room with a skylight view of the River Alde. Guests have free parking in the car park 20/30 yards opposite (which used to be the harbour, hence the name The Moorings). Ground Floor The front door opens into a hallway with hooks for coats and room for footwear.

There are doors to the bathroom and kitchen/dining room opening into the living room where a door conceals the stairs.

There is hard flooring throughout the ground floor, with a large rug in the living room. Kitchen/Dining Room Combining old and new, this kitchen/dining room has a traditional brick and stone floor, feature brick wall, electric oven/grill at waist height, ceramic hob, dishwasher, and fridge with freezer compartment.

Under the window is a sturdy table with four chairs so you can dine at home. Living Room A couple of steps take you down to the charming living room, giving a sociable living space which oozes character with low beams, especially the central beam which is an old ship's mast and cosy brick fireplace housing a functional wood burner.

A couple of two seater sofas plus armchair give ample seating with occasional tables, good sized flat-screen TV with Freeview for your entertainment; high speed Wifi (particularly helpful due to the poor phone reception in Orford) and books and board games.

One door opens onto the stairs and another takes you back into the kitchen. Bathroom The bathroom is on the ground floor accessed via the hallway, the bath has a hand shower over and there is a WC and wash-basin. First Floor Steep wooden stairs with wooden handrail take you to the first floor landing where a door opens to the master suite and ladder style stairs rise to the top bedroom.

There are wooden floors throughout with rugs. Master Bedroom Sitting at the front of the house with a wrought iron king size bed under a canopy with chest of drawers and half height cupboard for your clothes and a chair. En Suite Cloakroom Conveniently next to the bedroom with a WC and wash basin.(Bath and shower are downstairs on the ground floor.) Top Twin Kids are sure to love exploring this bedroom with its ship’s staircase (handrails on either side and a stair-gate, on request, at the top for safety), climbing to the bedroom under the eaves and skylight.

There are pine twin beds with a bedside unit, hooks for clothes, and additional drawers. Outside Guests have use of a parking permit to park in the Town Marsh car park on Quay Street opposite the cottage.

There’s a small gravelled area across a path with gate and wicker fence for privacy; simply furnished with a table and chairs where you can relax in the sun.

Note: Three small or two medium dogs welcome downstairs.
Note: Path between the cottage and the enclosed gravel area is a right of way to the other cottages with access to neighbouring houses.
Note: Low beams, ceilings, door frames and steep steps, this property may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Note: Guests have free parking in the car park 20/30 yards opposite

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

Where you’ll be staying

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ORFORD

Snape Maltings 5 miles; Woodbridge 12 miles;

The attractive, unspoiled fishing village of Orford is situated on the bank of the River Alde and looked over by its magnificent 12th century castle built by Henry II. The village is home to a hotel and restaurant, two pubs, village store, bakers and wonderful fish restaurant and smokehouse. Orford is surrounded by farm land and forest in an area known as the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Centrally located, just 12 miles from Woodbridge to the south and Aldeburgh to the north, and just 5 miles from the famous Snape Maltings complex. The village of Orford is steeped in history. Henry II commissioned a castle to be built in the 12th century which is a must see when you visit the area. Owned and maintained by English Heritage you can enjoy this wonderful 'keep' and from the top there are breathtaking views for miles on a clear day.

Note: Three small or two medium dogs welcome downstairs.
Note: Path between the cottage and the enclosed gravel area is a right of way to the other cottages with access to neighbouring houses.
Note: Low beams, ceilings, door frames and steep steps, this property may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Note: Guests have free parking in the car park 20/30 yards opposite.
Note: We welcome dogs, but it is essential that you advise us that you are bringing a dog as we have to factor in cleaning and preparation

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

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