The Secret Cottage, Aldeburgh

Perfectly named, The Secret Cottage is tucked away in a wonderfully quiet spot between the bustling high street and the promenade with its shingle beach and fishing huts. Interiors are beautifully furnished and well-equipped with a cosy living room and well-equipped kitchen opening into the secluded courtyard and, on the first floor, two stylish bedrooms with a hotel quality bathroom. There’s a warm welcome the moment you step into the charming living room at The Secret Cottage, with its large wood burner, comfy sofas, chair, and coffee table. Shelves are stacked with books, magazines, and brochures to inspire you to explore the town, and all that Suffolk has to offer. A bench with storage for your footwear sits conveniently by the front door, and there’s a cupboard full of bits and bobs which you might find useful from a picnic basket for the beach to macs for rainy days. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM Great for indoor/outdoor living with French doors opening into the courtyard. Smart kitchen units wrap round, housing a built in electric oven with four ring gas hob and extractor fan, a microwave, an under counter fridge with two shelves and a veg drawer, a three drawer under-counter freezer, a dishwasher, a washer/dryer, the essential kettle, toaster, and a DeLonghi Dolce Gusto coffee machine to get your day off to a good start! A table with four padded chairs invites you to cater at home, or simply pop out for a take-away to bring back. SNUG A great asset for little guests, this small downstairs snug has a collection of children’s book, games and toys amd an additional TV. There are a couple of benches for children (or adults!) to have a quiet nap on if you wish. FIRST FLOOR Relatively steep carpeted stairs rise to the landing, with a handrail to steady you, and doors open to the bathroom and both bedrooms. MAIN BEDROOM The super-king size bed takes pride of place between antique bedside cabinets. There’s plenty of storage with hanging space and shelving in the wardrobe so you can unpack and settle in, and a little bucket chair beside the attractive dressing table in the corner. SECOND BEDROOM Equally gorgeous, this calming room has a king size bed with bedside drawers, a wardrobe with hanging and shelf space for your belongings. BATHROOM This chic bathroom has both rain and hand-held shower heads over the feature roll-top bath. The basin is set into a vanity unit, giving ample space for your toiletries, there’s a WC, arched window, and a heated towel rail with towels provided for all guests. COURTYARD GARDEN An added bonus, this fully enclosed area with table and chairs for alfresco dining, is a great place to unwind whether you’re here for a leisure break or here on a business trip. Aldeburgh has so much to offer with the cinema just a minute’s walk away, a fantastic selection of eateries, galleries, independent shops, plenty of walks along the coast or inland, and, of course the sea for swimmers and/or sailers.