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1 South Cottages

(Ref. 1116888)

Thorpeness, Suffolk Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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26 Customer Reviews

  • "A good place to stay."

    Good location. Nice little cottage well looked after

    Reviewed by Mr Michael5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Perfect cottage for myself and the dog."

    Close to the sea for early morning swims and lovely walks to Aldeburgh and Sizewell. Would appreciate an outside umbrella for the front and a full length mirror in the bedroom. Especially , as I will most likely stay again. This was my 2nd time staying in South Cottages

    Reviewed by Julie4.4★Jun 2025

  • "Really comfy well located cottage."

    Second visit!

    Reviewed by John4.7★Jun 2025

  • "Clean and well equipped easy to access Quiet and Peaceful Stairs would be ..."

    Clean and well equipped easy to access Quiet and Peaceful Stairs would be difficult for anyone with mobility problems but we didn’t know that there was a small room in a converted garage on the same site with a mobility bathroom and bedroom Easy access to beach and restaurants Our stay was effortless and very enjoyable thank you

    Reviewed by Amanda5.0★May 2025

  • "Arrived at the check in time to find the house had not been cleaned,bed made !"

    ! After several calls to numbers provided leaving voicemail cleaners arrived and we had to wait outside for an hour while the house was cleaned. Not a nice start to our weekend break

    This is extremely unusual, so please accept my apologies. I will check with my housekeeper to find out what happened as she is usually very good. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Bernadette3.8★May 2025

  • "Beautiful cottage right in the heart of Thorpeness - perfect for our weekend break."

    Well equipped for a small cottage with a lovely bath. Thoroughly recommend

    Reviewed by Gill5.0★May 2025

  • "What a lovely cottage, had everything we needed."

    We were lucky with the weather and it was nice to be able to sit out and enjoy the sunshine on the front patio ( maybe a parasol would be a nice touch ). Many thanks for the generous welcome pack it was much appreciated. We would definitely recommend and return.

    Reviewed by Sarah4.7★May 2025

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cosy, comfortable cottage."

    It was the perfect retreat to return to after exploring the villages and market towns of Suffolk. The cottage is well equipped and situated in a beautiful and peaceful location close to the beach.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit to 1 South Cottages and Thorpeness. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Leigh5.0★May 2025

  • "We had a lovely stay - I did not know Suffolk at all till our visit, and 1 South Cottages was a great base to explore from."

    The cottage itself is so well situated - very close to the beach, and also close to the village cafes (and pub!) and with great walks for the dog on the nearby heathlands. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable.

    Thank you for your feedback, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Loved walking to Aldeburgh, lots of wet fish sellers & quirky independent shops."

    Good food in Thorpeness Kitchen opposite. Easily found keysafe at rear of property. The key opens the back door only, not the front door (locked & bolted from inside). There is no freezer, except ice box in freezer. Stair treads were very narrow & steep, compact kitchen, inevitable due to layout of old cottage. No problem with on street parking.

    Reviewed by Kevin and Jayne4.4★Mar 2025

  • "The cottage was snug and cozy, with everything we needed."

    It was ideally situated with the beach, meare, cafe and pub all close by. It was clean, warm and welcoming on our arrival, with a very nice welcome pack. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and wouldn't hesitate to book again. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Jacky5.0★Feb 2025

  • "This was our second visit to 1 South cottages."

    It's perfect for us and dog! Very cosy, and warm [despite storm Darraugh] well equipped, and a fantastic location close to the beach and quiet. Both visits provided real R&R from work tension. Thank you for the lovely welcome basket on the kitchen table. Bed very comfortable and lovely hotel level towels. Somehow the cleaning service forgot to put a pillow case on one of the pillows, and the pillow protector looked a little marked- which was not so nice to see- but as we only needed one pillow each that was fine. [i put it on top of the wardrobe.] We loved the christmas tree and associated decoration in the sitting room, that made it feel welcoming too. The stairs are steep, we knew this, and we are very mobile so no issue for us. We were pleased they had been attended to since our last visit, and were more sturdy and had even been carpeted. The Latter did make the treads even narrower but as I said we have no mobility issues with feet, hips or knees. I think if we did, either we'd have to sleep in the gust room opposite the courtyard, or this would not be ideal place for us. We had one problem in that the drains in the bathroom were very smelly after a shower , but particularly with the bath. I took a bath just once on last day. As I sank into the warm bubbles, an awful smell came up through the overflow. I just could not stay in it; it was awful. If this is a new problem i am certain someone will sort the trap out, but it was a pretty bad smell and needs attention asap! Overall a super little cottage, and an enjoyable stay.

    Thank you for your feedback, it’s very much appreciated. Apologies for the pillow issue and bath smell, both are new issues to me and I’ll ask my cleaners to attend to both before the next guests arrive. I’ve been making lots of small improvements to the cottage this year and so I’m happy you enjoyed your second stay. Best wishes! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tina4.7★Dec 2024

  • "A lovely property which is very conveniently located for the beach, mere, pub, and cafes."

    Comfortable and characterful with pretty much everything you might need. It has good walking from the door, decent wifi, and a very comfortable bed. Parking outside at this time of year (October) was not a problem. A couple of points, however. The listing could make it clearer that the stairs also have narrow treads which may cause problems for those with balance issues or creaky knees (at the moment this is buried in the detailed text). The lack of cleaning equipment (hoover, floor mop) made it difficult to leave the property as I would usually like (dog hair is hard to remove with a dustpan and brush). Finally, a few more mugs, a colander, and a couple of baking trays would finish the kitchen equipment nicely.

    Reviewed by Victoria4.4★Oct 2024

  • "Very clean comfortable property."

    Need a few more mugs and colander.

    Reviewed by kathrine5.0★Sep 2024

  • "A brilliantly situated cottage, would highly recommend"

    Reviewed by Sue5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Lovely spot, ideally located."

    House perfect for a stay with our furry friend! Will certainly return!

    Reviewed by Diyanne5.0★Aug 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay at the cottage."

    Clean and comfortable. The welcome pack was good and a surprise. Would definitely stay again. Thorpeness a beautiful place.

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Great location and I loved the cottage!"

    It was disappointing to only have a choice of 5 TV channels despite there being a Sky box. Will definitely be rebooking though.

    Reviewed by Sue5.0★Apr 2024

  • "Such a wonderful location for this delightful cottage."

    We had a lovely time enjoying the meer, beach and the excellent local pub all a short walk from the cottage. We will certainly return!

    Reviewed by Mark4.7★Apr 2024

  • "We visited at a time of year (6th October 2023) when the nights were drawing in and the temperatures generally were falling back."

    The accommodation became rather chilly in the evenings and it proved impossible to turn the heating up as per the instruction in the site folder. I doubt if the central heating boiler was even switched on. Irrespective of the ambient temperature if there is a heating system in the property it should be possible to turn it on as required.

    Thank you for letting us know about the heating. There was an unknown problem with the thermostat and it has now been replaced. Property Owner

    Reviewed by James2.8★Oct 2023

  • "The cottage is comfortable, well-appointed, and maintained to a high standard."

    Always deep cleaned for arrival with a nice welcome pack and useful information/instructions folder. Everything works (with a local contact if anything doesn't, which, we have only needed to use once, for advice about an IT issue, which was quickly resolved). In character with the cottage, the stairs have rather steep risers and shallow treads, which one soon adapts to, and with normal care, and use of the decent handrail, are not really a problem. The corner position, with the two lounge windows, provides a pleasing view across to the Mere and life going by, generally. All in all a very pleasant, restful and comfortable place to stay, to which we have returned severel times before and will continue to do so, hopefully.

    Reviewed by Tony5.0★Sep 2023

  • "Really enjoyed my stay."

    Perfect size for myself and dog. I am thinking of booking for next year but would like to know how much extra it is for the annexe. I think some of the instruction manual needs updating particularly for the TV. Instructions for turning it on were wrong and so was the extra note that was left at the cottage during my stay. I knew how it should work as my daughter has the same set up and it's very simple. All in all though cottage was lovely, clean and well equipped. I appreciated being quite close to the beach to enable quick dash to the beach for an early morning and evening swim

    Reviewed by Julie3.8★Aug 2023

  • "It was just perfect."

    I arrived very tired and found I settled in really quickly. All instructions were clear, the place was spotless and I had a wonderful time. Hope to be back!

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2023

  • "Lovely clean and comfortable little cottage, ideally situated for the beach and walks etc and the perfect spot for sitting in the little front garden and watching the world go by."

    We were fortunate to have wall to wall sunshine during our stay and a small garden parasol would have been appreciated as the front garden is a little Sun trap. The welcome pack was appreciated and we will definitely be back for another stay.

    Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Jun 2023

  • "Beautiful, comfortable and well equipped cottage in an ideal location for visiting attractions along the Suffolk coast."

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0★May 2023

  • "A delightful cottage near the beach which was perfect for our holiday."

    The cottage was clean, warm and very comfortable. The wine etc was gratefully received-thank you. The proximity to the sea was wonderful and the fine weather a bonus. The only drawback was the very steep and narrow staircase, which was difficult to navigate if carrying any item. Whilst it did not spoil our stay I think it would be helpful to mention this in the description as a warning to older people We did our best to leave the cottage as clean as on arrival but could find no hoover, broom, dusters or cleaning products. This is one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in and the best holiday we've had for years!

    Reviewed by Sylvia5.0★Oct 2022

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This property is part of the Best of Suffolk collection.
Best of Suffolk is an award-winning, local holiday cottage lettings agency, bringing the experience of a boutique hotel to self-catering cottages in Suffolk.

Summary

  • One bedroom: South Cottage: 1 x king-size
  • Bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Gas central heating
  • Range cooker and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine
  • Flat-screen TV with FreeSat, WiFi
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • A travel cot and highchair are available on request at time of booking
  • Unallocated roadside parking
  • Courtyard garden, patio, patio furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 0.3 miles Note: The neighbouring cottage has right of access through the back patio area

The property

A charming holiday cottage ideally located in the picture-perfect Suffolk seaside village of Thorpeness.

Ideal for a couple looking to get away from it all in stylish accommodation. Thorpeness is one of Suffolk's best-kept secrets.

Just a mile and a half along the beach from Aldeburgh, this charming holiday village was largely designed by the Scottish playwright and barrister Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie a century ago.

He decided to create an idyllic model seaside village, inspired by the writings of JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan. The village has a meare which can be explored in the summer time by rowing boat.

Plus, there's tennis courts and a games room at the nearby Thorpeness Country Club during the summer months. Keen walkers (either two legs or four paws!) will enjoy the area as it's ideal for walking and cycling, both along the coast and the inland countryside.

You can then relax and put your feet up in your cosy cottage after a day exploring all that Suffolk has to offer.

The views over the meare in the living room and front patio really are rather spectacular.

Picture yourself opening a bottle of something cool and bubbly whilst taking in the magic of Thorpeness meare. Ground Floor A courtyard at the back of this charming cottage gives access to the kitchen, with a second door from the living room opening into the sunny front patio.

There's a door between the two rooms and wooden staircase rising from the kitchen to the first-floor landing. Living Room This has beautiful views across The Meare and has a two seater sofa, large arm chair, natural choir carpet, Smart TV which connection to Free Sat channels. Kitchen/Dining Room In the kitchen/diner there's a beautiful handmade kitchen with a Smeg range cooker, fridge, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave and a dining table to seat four people.

The cottage's original stairs (Some may find them a little steep and narrow) from the kitchen lead up to the first floor.

There os a washing machine and small freezer in an annex across the rear patio.

First Floor Both the bedroom and bathroom open off the landing.

The bedroom has a sisal carpet flooring and the bathroom has an attractive wooden floor. Bedroom There's a handmade oak king-size bed and natural coir flooring and two windows, one of which has lovely views of The Meare and the other a glimpse of the sea. Bathroom A large family bathroom with a magnificent freestanding bath, separate shower, sink and w.c. Outside There are patios to the front and rear of this semi-detached Suffolk holiday cottage with an outdoor table and chairs to seat four.

The front patio has pretty views across Thorpeness Meare and a bistro-style table and two chairs on the more private back patio.

There is a right of access over the back patio to the back garden of a neighbouring cottage.

Across the road from the cottage you'll find The Beach House cafe/restaurant and The Meare cafe.

On-road parking is usually available either on the road outside the cottage or around the corner on the beach road near the Thorpeness Country Club.

There is also a sunny patio at the front with furniture all set up ready for guests to enjoy the stunning views over Thorpeness Meare & a courtyard at the rear too with a bistro table and two chairs.

This is the ideal spot for enjoying a morning coffee and planning the day’s activities.

Thorpeness is a short distance away and the Meare itself is popular for boating with the charming town of Aldeburgh also nearby.

Beaches worth visiting in the area include Southwold, Dunwich, Walberswick and Kessingland, so why not pack a picnic and make a day of it?

Other places worth a visit include Snape Maltings, Framlingham Castle, RSPB Minsmere, Go Ape Thetford and Glemham Hall.

The ideal holiday destination, 1 South Cottages offers guests wonderful accommodation in a delightful setting.

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

Where you’ll be staying

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THORPENESS

Aldeburgh 2.6 miles; Southwold 16.6 miles; Felixstowe 30.6 miles.

Thorpeness is a coastal village resting between Aldeburgh and Southwold. The village is known for its historic windmill and expansive pebble beach and offers a selection of attractions including boat hire at Thorpeness Mere and selection of eateries, while you can stock up on essentials at the nearby convenience stores found at Aldeburgh. Within easy reach of the village is the popular coastal town of Aldeburgh where you can find further attractions and amenities such as another beach, independent shops and coastal walks.

Note: This property has cottage style, steep stairs with narrow tread and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Note: Please be aware that the floorplan shows 'Bedroom 2'. This is not included with the property.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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

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