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5 The Bays

Thorpeness, Suffolk
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Quintessential Suffolk timber house near Thorpeness beach
  • Beautiful views of the Meare from the house and spacious garden
  • Spacious and luxurious accommodation for an idyllic group getaway

Property code: OC-BAYS

Host a special getaway for up to seven other human guests and one four-legged friend at this charming and homely cottage that overlooks a lake, by the sea in East Suffolk. Enjoy lazy beach days with a picnic, strolls around the nature reserves and discover the delights of Thorpeness. Dine alfresco in the garden and have a tinkle on the piano in this period property.

Step inside and find yourself in the coastal-themed sitting room with plump sofas, a separate seating area with a coffee table for enjoying a good book plus a TV and electric fire. Cook a homemade meal for your loved ones in the bright and spacious kitchen with neutral tones, farmhouse-style, and a dining table with seating for eight plus a piano. Completing the ground floor is a shower room. Upstairs is a family bathroom plus four bedrooms – a king-size with an en-suite, a super-king and two twin rooms. Outside is a lawned garden with a patio, furniture and a BBQ.

While away your time in Thorpeness where you’ll find two restaurants, a tearooms a golf club and a country club with tennis courts (within 0,5 miles). The beach is less than 0.5 miles away, and The Fair Way boating lake with a castle is less than 200 metres away. Surround yourself with nature in the RSPB North Warren nature reserve (3 miles) which is ideal for bird watching and hiking along the numerous trails. Just 2 miles away is the historic seaside village of Aleburgh, which was built by the 1920s architect Glencairn Stuart Ogilive.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 2 twins with 2’ 6” beds
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 shower room with shower cubicle and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower cubicle and WC, 1 bathroom with shower cubicle, bath and WC
  • Fridge/freezer, electric oven and gas hob, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available
  • Electric storage heaters and standalone heaters
  • TV with DVD player
  • Garden with lawn and patio areas and BBQ – charcoal not provided
  • On-street parking
  • Shop 2.5 miles, pub 160 metres, beach 160 metres
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Fleur Chorlton

This property is personally managed by Fleur.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen M 12th April 2024

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Reviewed by Chris 4th April 2024

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The cleanliness of the house was very poor; I have photos if you wish, particularly galling as we were refused an early checkin because the cleaning team had to make it right. It really let the property down. Chipped crockery was also disappointing considering the cost of the hire. Equipment poor as no barbecue despite it being advertised A lovelRead morey property totally spoiled by lack of attention to detail Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 19th January 2024

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Reviewed by Melissa 31st October 2023

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Reviewed by Eleen 31st October 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 16th October 2023

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Reviewed by Bernard 3rd October 2023

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Reviewed by George 26th September 2023

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Reviewed by Roger 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by François 22nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Janet 11th June 2023

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Reviewed by Sheila 6th June 2023

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Reviewed by Terry 15th May 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 18th January 2023

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Reviewed by Willem 3rd November 2022

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Reviewed by Pam 16th October 2022

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Reviewed by Michael 24th September 2022

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Reviewed by Alison 16th September 2022

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Reviewed by P 9th September 2022

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We have stayed at 5 The Bays, Thorpeness several times before. It is a great base and really nice property - spotlessly clean, well furnished and we had a great break there last week (first week of September)

Reviewed by Keith 3rd July 2022

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Reviewed by Anne 18th June 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 28th May 2022

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Reviewed by Geraldine 28th May 2022

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