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SNAPE 2.5 mls(4km), ALDEBURGH 5.8 mls(9.3km), THORPENESS 6.5 mls (10.5km)
Thought to be the oldest property in the village, The Thatched Cottage retains all the very best features of a bygone age including a large inglenook fireplace and the original bread oven (no longer in use).
With a stream at the bottom of the garden and lovely circular walks from the cottage, The Thatched Cottage provides a great base for visiting the attractive seaside towns and villages of the Suffolk coast including Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, both of which are within a couple of miles. The international concert hall at Snape Maltings in within a few minutes drive.
The tiny village has its claim to fame, the 18th century Sternfield House being the meeting place for Churchill and Eisenhower when they were discussing how to defend the East coast against Nazi invasion. The post war home of the Queen's Equerry, Sternfield was a frequent weekend retreat both for Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret. Visit Aldeburgh
First Floor - The cottage stairs (with handrail) take you to a beamed first floor carpeted landing room, ideal for youngsters with sofa and cushions, a rocking horse and TV
- The twin bedroom has two single beds, bedside table and lamps, chest of drawers and loads of hanging hooks
- The door to the double bedroom is just over four feet in height with an 18" step which takes you over one of the cottage's original beams. Once inside there is an antique brass double bed, bedside tables and antique chest as well as alcove hanging space
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The Barn - Adjacent to the cottage is a barn, now delightfully converted, its ancient beams still decorate the walls and it now provides ground floor accommodation for another couple
- French doors open from the garden into a sitting area with sofa and chair, coffee table and lamps, TV and video
- Beyond the sitting area is the sleeping area with four poster bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers and hanging rack, top opening large windows and velux window
- The tiled en suite facilities include a shower, wash basin and w.c. with side window
- To the right of the barn is a utility area with washing machine
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Garden - Terrace with table and chairs, large lawned area with shrubs leads down to the tiny village stream
- Oil central heating throughout
- Parking for two cars in the drive
- Bed linen and towels provided - please bring beach towels
- In the interest of other visitors please smoke only outside the property.
- As this is a thatched cottage we do ask holidaymakers not to light candles in the house and ensure that any barbecues are kept well away from the house
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