Art Cottage, Aldeburgh

Unwind and soak up the uninterrupted views from this arty seaside cottage filled with natural light and sea air. Interiors are simple with a living space and wet room on the ground floor; a twin and comfortable sitting room overlooking the iconic South Lookout and the sea on the 1st floor; and a double room with en-suite shower room perched at the top. Aldeburgh’s vibrant high street is round the corner and there’s plenty of parking close by. BEACH LIVING ROOM You’re welcomed into the beachside living space with folding doors opening the entire width of the room onto Crag Path and the beach beyond. The room is cleverly designed so you can relax with a good book, watch TV, prepare a simple meal to enjoy at home, or nip around the corner to pick up the freshest fish and chips in town! The kitchen area has a free-standing electric oven with four ring hob, a large fridge/freezer, a butler’s sink (no dishwasher) and ample crockery, cutlery and equipment for easy meals. INNER HALL AND STAIR WELL Virtually a gallery, the walls of this bright and airy stairwell are covered in an eclectic mix of artwork for you to enjoy, depicting the history of the talented owner, and a wonderful collection of work gathered over the years from artists in residence at the famous South Lookout. The inner hall has space for your coats, footwear and beach gear, and a door to the utility/wet room. Painted stairs rise to the top of the holiday home with split levels along the way and a banister to steady you as you climb. WET ROOM/UTILITY Ideal for beach gear and sandy feet after a swim in the sea! This spacious room with superb tiles designed by local artist Tessa Newcomb, has a large shower area with both a hand-held and rain shower heads, a WC, a wash basin, a heated towel rail (towels are supplied for all guests), a washing machine, tumble dryer, and ample storage with a few bits and bobs you might need such as the iron and ironing board. FIRST FLOOR THINKERS ROOM The single bed sits under the window in this pretty little bedroom with a couple of desks, chair, and a built-in wardrobe so you can unpack and settle in. There’s also a trundle bed so the room can be made for single or twin occupancy (be sure to let us know in advance if you’d like twin). THE LIBRARY Soak up the exceptional sea view from the bay window in this 2nd sitting space which is casually furnished with chairs, occasional tables, and a sofa. As you’d expect from a library, shelves are stacked with books for you to browse, ranging from well-loved novels to a wealth of beautiful art books covering design, great paintings and famous artists. THE ARTISTS ROOM AND EN-SUITE SHOWER Wake to the sounds of the sea in the double bed which sits below a little porthole window. There’s storage in a chest of drawers, and a couple of chairs invite you to sit and ponder. The en-suite has a shower-cubicle with a hand-held shower, a wash basin, WC, heated towel rail (towels are provided for all four guests), and natural light from the velux window. OUTSIDE Arguably one of the best locations in town, Art Cottage sits at 31A Crag Path, opposite the iconic South Lookout tower on the long shingle beach which stretches to Thorpeness. There’s a table and chairs in front of the holiday home so you can watch the sun rising over the sea whilst enjoying your morning coffee. The colourful high street with its independent shops, cafes, eateries, galleries and historic cinema is just behind the cottage so you can easily nip out for fresh bread and croissants, delicious ice creams, or the best fish and chips. There’s unrestricted roadside parking in front of the property and a car park a couple of meters away if needed.