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The Avocet

Sizewell, near Leiston, Suffolk
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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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

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. Outside, relax with a glass of wine in the west-facing, enclosed garden, which has a lawn and bench seating.

A private access 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. 
  • Private access to beach, not accessible for wheelchair uses but can be accessed by road. 
  • 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 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jon 25th June 2026

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Reviewed by Barbara 9th April 2026

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Lovely small cottage. Idea for anyone with mobility issues as all on the level, and plenty of space for a wheelchair. Bed extremely comfortable. Garden secure and totally enclosed so ideal for our dog. Minutes walk to beach, lots of easy walks with the woods as most are on one level. Plenty of bird spotting in the area, situated in a very quite pRead moreosition. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 19th April 2025

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don't change anything . its perfect

Reviewed by Richard 21st October 2024

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Reviewed by Shelley 12th September 2024

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Comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a quiet location, when no events in the attached Wardens Trust.

Reviewed by Alan 31st July 2024

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Suffolk Secrets is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.