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ORFORD 12miles (19km) BAWDSEY 11miles (16km) SNAPE 13miles (21km) ALDEBURGH 20miles (33km),
Blackbird Cottage - a well appointed modern town house with walled patio garden, and clean white Laura Ashley style finishes.
Ideal for families with babies and children, and for adult visitors with an interest in the outdoors, shopping, antiques, history, the coast, bird watching, walking or cycling or simply discovering the joys of Suffolk. Also great for anyone with business in the area who wants their own space.
Just a minute's walk from the centre of the ancient market town of Woodbridge, close to the river and with a garage and private parking for 2 cars or space for a dinghy, Blackbird Cottage provides superb self-catering accommodation for anyone wanting to sail, explore the wonderful Suffolk coastal countryside and beaches or visit Sutton Hoo.
Just a minute's walk from the river - visit the Tide Mill or take a break for a light lunch or coffee at the wonderful riverside cafe, from where you can watch the sailing boats and canoes slide by. Wonderful walks along the river in both directions.
Ancient buildings abound in Woodbridge and there are several museums, the famous working tide mill and post mill, all within walking distance, as well as Sutton Hoo just a mile and a half away towards the sea in the heart of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Best beaches - The Heritage coast at Bawdsey (great place for children with sandy beach away from the waves) and crabbing from the quay, Shingle Street, Orford (castle, and quay from where you can take great boat trips) and Aldeburgh (a great coastal resort for young and old alike) are all within a short drive. And don't forget a visit to Snape Maltings and the Aldeburgh Festival.
Best walks - Walk down to the end of the road and join the river path, turn left and it will take you in the direction of Melton and across the bridge to Sutton Hoo (National Trust) burial site of a Saxon king with great exhibitions and children's activities and three waymarked walks. Turn right and you can walk along the river to the Tide Mill, to a lovely riverside cafe and then onwards up river (wonderful display of wildfowl and wading birds in the winter) towards Kyson Point(another National Trust site) and Martlesham Creek - absolutely beautiful.
Activities - In Woodbridge itself, there is a sailing club, model boat lake, tennis courts, swimming pool and canoe and rowing club.
Tips - Allow yourself time for a walk around the historic centre of Woodbridge. It is a real treat.
For lots of information on the area please look at our own online guide Visit Woodbridge
Interior - Fresh pale colours, an uncluttered spacious feel and clean lined quality furniture is the overriding feature of this light and pretty property. Woodblock flooring throughout the ground floor with tiled floor in the kitchen.
- Front hall which leads into a ground floor cloakroom with w. c. and basin
- Large open plan sitting room with large sofa and chairs, occasional tables and lamps and storage cupboard with TV and DVD with free start and dining area with sideboard, table and five chairs and french doors to the rear garden
- Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, large fridge freezer, kettle and cafetiere
- Bedroom 1 has a king sized double bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and large fitted cupboard
- Bedroom 2 has full sized twin beds, bedside table, chest of drawers, larged fitted cupboard
- Bedroom 3 has a full sized single bed, wardrobe with drawers beneath and easy chair
- The bathroom has a bath with overhead shower, wash basin and w.c., towel rail
- There is a good sized airing cupboard for additional storage with iron and ironing board and high chair
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Outside - The pretty front garden is reached from steps from the street and is largely planted with shrubs and flowers
- The rear walled garden is reached via french doors from the dining room and again is filled with flowering shrubs. There is a bench for morning coffee and further down are two outside seating areas with tables and chairs and a parasol. A barbecue is available
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Services - Central heating, bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring own beach towels
- In consideration of other visitors, no smoker is allowed in the house
- There is a good sized garage and two private parking spaces available for visitors to Blackbird Cottage
- There are two stairgates available for any one bringing a baby or toddler
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