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The Avocet

Sizewell, Suffolk
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Stunning cliff-top location, just minutes from the beach
  • Charming accommodation with a cosy wood burner for chilly days
  • Ideal for a couple seeking a restful and reviving break by the Suffolk coast

Overview
Property code: OC-GDNF

This clifftop hideaway for two is set overlooking a remote beach on the Suffolk coast. The property forms part of Wardens Hall and is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You’ll have direct access to the beach and clifftop paths, making it a great base for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby days out include the picture-postcard village at Thorpeness (2 miles) and the popular holiday resort of Aldeburgh (4 miles).

The single-storey property is reached via a ramp with handrails. Inside, you’ll find a warm and welcoming holiday home with traditional decor, as well as wide doorways and low thresholds. The main living space is open plan and comprises a lounge/kitchen/diner that’s bathed in natural light. The cosy lounge area has a sofa and armchairs arranged around a roaring wood burner and there’s a wooden dining table for sharing romantic meals together. The kitchen area has been cleverly designed with low-mounted appliances and a foldaway table. The king-size bedroom can be made up as a twin on request and has an en-suite bathroom with mobility support equipment and rails. The property also benefits from an extra room, which is usually locked but can be added at the time of booking for £50 per night. This large room has many accessible features including a single bed, rails, accessible bath and risers. Care can be given by a qualified and experienced carer on request at the time of booking.  Outside, relax with a glass of wine in the west-facing, enclosed garden, which has a lawn and bench seating.

A pathway leads down to the vast, shingle beach, which runs from Thorpeness to Minsmere. This is the perfect spot for a quiet picnic, or you can set off along the coastal footpath to admire the far-reaching views and look for seals and dolphins off the shore. The quaint holiday village of Thorpeness is well worth a visit during your stay. Marvel at the mock-Tudor houses and fairytale-inspired architecture, before hopping in a boat to explore the islands and inlets of the pretty boating lake. Birdwatchers and wildlife lovers will enjoy a visit to RSPB Minsmere, just 6.5 miles away.

  • 1 super-king-size zip-and-link bedroom (can be arranged as a twin on request)
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, wet-room-style shower and WC – includes a bath hoist and grab rails
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer
  • Wood burner
  • TV with Freeview, DVD and CD player
  • Enclosed garden with lawn and bench seating
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Beach 100 metres
  • Pub 1 mile
  • Shop 2.5 miles
  • Additional mobility equipment including riser chairs, a wheelchair, commode and a single variable height profiling bed can be hired on request at the time of booking
  • This property adjoins Wardens Hall, a centre which is used for group activities for young and elderly people – from time to time some noise may travel
  • Dogs: Dogs are welcome but please do not allow them on the furniture or beds and please clean up any dog mess. 
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tracy Marriott

This property is personally managed by Tracy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Carolyn 22nd April 2024

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This cottage is in a beautiful location. Lovely coastal and woodland walks

Reviewed by Rachel 7th April 2024

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An ideal location for walks and exploring the coastal path and heaths. So peaceful and surrounded by countryside. We loved the walks, and our dog did too. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay - the bed was super comfortable, and all equipment was provided. It was lovely being able to use the log burner too. We were undistRead moreurbed by anyone, which was nice to know we had total peace. Garden nice and secure for the dog. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 27th March 2024

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My wife, dog and I had a relaxing weekend at The Avocet. Property and location as described. About 20 minute walk to The Dolphin, plus we did a number of walks around lovely Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Sizewell. In the immediate area the largely sandy soil meant most places were not muddy which was good for March, but as our dog likes to run aroRead moreund and explore, the common warnings of adders would have been worrying if it had been high summer. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 9th February 2024

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Reviewed by Tina 14th January 2024

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Clean..warm..well equipped..walks from the door..lovely fenced in garden for warmer weather Visited in January and was very quiet which was good for us ..had a small problem with heating but was quickly sorted out by the manager ..would visit again

Reviewed by Suzanne 5th December 2023

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Very comfy, warm and well equipped. Excellent location for dog walking

Reviewed by Simon 8th October 2023

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Loved the remoteness of the cottage and the closeness to the sea. Lots of lovely places to visit nearby. Wonderful wildlife all around. The cottage is ideal for person with disability with adaptations in the bathroom.

Reviewed by Jon 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Ruth 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Neill 23rd August 2023

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Reviewed by Alan 19th July 2023

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Very clean, comfortable and well equipped in a lovely peaceful location. Our dog loved walks along the seashore as did we, the Dolphin was good if a little on the expensive side. My only gripe is the allocated gravel parking space just outside the rear of the garden, there is a pine tree nearby inside the garden, our car became covered with its sapRead more, had to buy some sap remover and spend several hours removing sap that had baked on, wish I had parked in Wardens Hall car park, apart from that we really enjoyed our break. Hide

Reviewed by Carole Ann 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by K 7th March 2023

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Reviewed by M 21st January 2023

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Reviewed by Louise 6th January 2023

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Fantastic location, adequate for two people and one dog. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Kate 23rd October 2022

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Quiet, tranquil location 100 meters from the coastal path and beach. Wonderfully placed for walkers - from the doorstep walk down to Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, up to Minsmere and Southwold. Cottage clean, light and bright, warm and comfortable. Lovely bedroom with very comfy bed and pillows.

Reviewed by Linda 13th September 2022

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Reviewed by Julie 11th September 2022

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Lovely cosy property, everything clean and tidy, would holiday there again. Good base for visiting places iin Suffolk.

Reviewed by Carole Ann 7th September 2022

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Reviewed by Kathy 24th July 2022

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The Avocet was the perfect property for us. It was right next to the beach, we even took our dinner with us to have looking out to sea with the use of the beach chairs available at the property. The Avocet is near to so many other places to visit. We had a very relaxing week

Reviewed by Ronald 18th July 2022

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A lovely spot, and the whole place was extremely clean and comfortable and very well kitted out, with every facility that we could possibly want. A very pleasant welcome awaited us - a bottle of wine and some biscuits! Everything was clean & fresh and welcoming The beds were extremely comfortable. There was also a most attractive small garden whiRead morech was very pleasant in which to sit and relax. Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 8th July 2022

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We found this property to be so much more than expected. The kitchen was as good as most normal houses. It was literally a five minute walk from the beach and there were plenty of walks if that's what you want. I would thoroughly recommend it and look forward to booking it again in the not too distant future.

Reviewed by David 21st June 2022

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Reviewed by Barbara 18th May 2022

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The cottage was all it was advertised to be.

Reviewed by Sylvia 1st May 2022

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