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Castle Cottage
Orford, Suffolk
Please note that from mid January 2012 for one month, the neighbouring Crown and Castle will be having some work done to the roof. The scaffolding and work may encroach on the garden of 1 Castle Cottage.
SNAPE 5.5 miles (9km) ALDEBURGH 12 miles (17km) WOODBRIDGE 12 miles (19km)SOUTHWOLD 26 miles (42km) FRAMLINGHAM 13 miles (22km)
Style: Traditional Suffolk cottage beautifully converted to create a perfect hideaway for 2 people
Setting: In the heart of the lovely coastal village of Orford, near Aldeburgh, opposite the imposing 12th century Orford Castle
Know what you are getting
House Style: Early Victorian end of terrace brick-constructed cottage newly and beautifully converted to create spacious accommodation for a couple.
Grounds: A cottage garden to the side and the rear of the cottage with summer house, terraced area.
Ideal for: Couple looking for really comfortable and luxurious break in beautiful surroundings with all amenities within walking distance
Eating & drinking: The kitchen is brand new and extremely spacious and with an excellent village store (loads of fresh local produce), two smoke houses for smoked fish, hams and cheeses, a fresh fish hut at the water's edge and an excellent butcher, cooking will be a pleasure. If you would rather go out then a visit to The Trinity Restaurant at the Crown & Castle, Orford, The Butley & Orford Oysterage or one of the two excellent pubs in the village, The Jolly Sailor and The Kings Head will all serve you an excellent meal - and you can enjoy the Adnams beer or fine wine as all are within a few minutes' walk of the cottage.
Children: Whilst there is plenty of space for a travel cot, Castle Cottage is great for a romantic weekend so you might prefer to come without the kids.
Music: A really good flat screen TV with free view, DVD player, and IPod dock are all provided. There is also a good selection of plays and films on DVD and some great books.
Packing tips: Always good to bring walking boots as it will be hard to resist a walk over the castle fields and out to the river bank. A warm jacket even in summer is worthwhile as you may want to visit Orford Ness, (National Trust), Havergate Island (RSPB) or take one of the river trips (an hour's trip on The Regardless, or a breakfast, lunch or afternoon cruise on the Lady Florence - a real treat and if cold you can retreat to the cabin).
You can buy all you want to eat in Orford and even order groceries to be there for your arrival Orford General Store.
For more information on the area please have a look at our own online guide www.visit-orford.co.uk
Ground Floor - The back door opens into a lobby with coat hooks for outdoor wear.
- Door to ground floor cloakroom with wash basin, w.c. and towel rail
- The kitchen / dining room has been completely refurbished and now includes an electric hob and oven, dishwasher and fridge. There is a round dining table and four chairs. Steep, narrow and twisting stairs (with reduced head height) lead from the kitchen to the first floor.
- The sitting room has a soft fitted carpet, log burning stove, sofa and chairs, book cases and shelving with flat screen TV with freeview, DVD player, IPod dock and a selection of DVDs and books
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First floor - This cottage would have once had at least two bedroom as well as a bathroom. Now the second bedroom has been removed and replaced by a really spacious bathroom with spa bath, overhead shower, inset wash basin and w.c., heated towel rail
- The bedroom has a superking double bed with bedside tables and lamps, chair, and wardrobe with drawers, chest of drawers and great views of the castle
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Outside - A cottage garden with lawn and shrubs, terraced area with table and chairs and large summer house with dining table and chairs and serving table - no need to slum it if you are eating al fresco
- There is a further area of grass to the left of the cottage where there is a small outbuilding (the old laundry) where you can store bikes etc
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Services - Central heating, bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
- Logs for the log burning stove can be purchased at Friends Garage on the left of the road into Orford (closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays)
- In consideration of other visitors, please do not smoke in the cottage
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