11a Market Cross Place
ID: S820845
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
11a Market Cross Place in Aldeburgh offers a well-furnished apartment with a superb location on the seafront. Guests appreciate the spacious rooms, large kitchen, and the convenience of a parking space. While some maintenance issues are noted, the property's charm and location are frequently praised.
The property generally maintains good cleanliness, though some guests have reported unclean outdoor areas and a musty smell in certain rooms. The bathroom cleanliness has been specifically criticised by one guest.
The property's location is highly praised for being ideally situated on the seafront, with easy access to local seafood shacks and restaurants, making it a desirable spot for visitors.
The property offers comfortable seating and a large bed, but some guests find the lounge furniture and soft furnishings a bit tired. The lack of bedside lamps and a challenging bath have been mentioned as comfort detractors.
Facilities are well-received in terms of kitchen space and equipment, but several maintenance issues such as a broken gate latch, TV reception problems, and a need for bathroom safety features have been highlighted.
There is insufficient information regarding the presence of welcome gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so a score cannot be given in this category.
About this property
A beautiful classic apartment with sea views, 11a Market Cross Place is an ideal couples retreat to Aldeburgh. Enter into this lower ground floor flat and make yourself at home in the sitting area where a tasteful backdrop of quirky paintings, and an ornamental fireplace adds a sense of history to the building. You will find the kitchen/dining room, amply fitted with home-from-home amenities and decorated in a warm deep purple, complementing the rest of the space, with a large dining table where guests can enjoy a heart-warming meal or perhaps even a competitive games night. A spacious king size bedroom awaits your relaxation, decorative in traditional soothing colors, featuring gorgeous antique furniture. The bathroom boasts a fantastic roll top bath, complete with shower above, be sure to pack that book to enjoy a long soak after a busy day exploring. You are spoilt for choice for outdoor space, watch the world go by on the bench seat located at the front of the property which faces the seafront, or enjoy dining alfresco in the rear courtyard garden. Such a classical property needs an beautiful area to match, and Aldeburgh certainly fits this description, with a fantastic high street bustling with independent shops where you can sample local produce, a museum about local history and many eateries including cafes, pubs and fish and chip shops, making a meal out a must. The pebble beach stretches generously along the coastline, giving you a great place to walk along the shore or embark on your favorite watersports, and there is the option of scenic walks along the Haven Nature Reserve and Snape path. Further from the town you will find the historic village or Orford with its fantastic castle. Make a family holiday to remember with a stay at 11a Market Cross Place.
The popular, vibrant seaside town of Aldeburgh is famous for its culture, traditional feel and one of the best fish and chip shops in the country! Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings are home to one of the world’s greatest music festivals and has been named as one of the top 50 places to live in Britain. Crag Path runs along the seafront dividing the beautiful pebbly beach from the unspoilt pastel-coloured seafront properties and the town. The beach is a popular place for groups and couples to enjoy the wonderful fish and chips throughout the summer months. The town is steeped in history and has become a wonderful town for shopping with a good mixture of independent and chain stores to enjoy. The town also offers a good selection of pubs and restaurants or why not buy some freshly caught fish from the huts on the seafront and cook up your own feast at home. For those wishing for a more action-packed holiday there is excellent walking, cycling, sailing and golf at Aldeburgh. Growing in popularity you will want to return to Aldeburgh again and again!
Accommodation
Ground-floor apartment.
One bedroom: 1 x king-size.
Bathroom with bath, shower above, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/dining room.
Sitting room with sea views
Heating.
Gas Range-style oven, eight ring gas hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster.
TV with Free Sat, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
One off-road parking space.
One well-behaved dog accepted.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Additional parking can be found to the front of the house, on a first come basis.
Note: The bath is high sided to get into so may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Note: Whilst the property is on the ground floor, there are two steps up into the property and a step down into the bathroom/bedroom.
Note: The apartments above have right of access via the external stair case which is located in the courtyard garden.
Reviews (7)
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Sharon
Great books. Had a few issues though, drain outside bathroom overflowed into back yard which we had to clear out, perhaps needs mesh cover to prevent leaf debris etc. Water temp. setting o.k for shower (not steaming hot but acceptable), but bath temp. no good, used once but luke-warm. Disappointing as beautiful bathroom. Back yard could do with sweep. T.V reception for BBC no good, got for about 30 mins in whole week! Is booster needed/possible? DVD player would be good offering if better tv reception not possible. Used radio a lot! General other feedback .... lounge furniture looks nice but not very comfortable and some cushions/pouffe a bit faded and tired. Difficult at night on arrival to find parking area, a number on the wall and gate would be really helpful at the end of a long journey! Went round block several times. In the property more door hooks would be good or perhaps a coat-stand, only 2 hooks on back of bathroom door. Bathroom supplies hadn't been replenished. Despite above feedback, we still enjoyed the property very much and exploring the area.
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Gillian
Agree with other comments, the gate entrance area is shabby and requires some TLC. The gate catch is broken and has to be wedged shut with a stone. Flat spacious, lovely view of the sea too. Bed comfy and lounge lovely I have stayed in Aldeburgh 3 times a year for the last 15 years so am lucky to have many friends here. Like to try different accomodation, a few niggly things. There was a tack/ nail protruding in the wood floor from the kitchen to the lounge. The handle of the integral dishwasher was loose and came out every time you opened the door. A suggestion would be an electric "woodburner" fire in the gorgeous fireplace as a focal point. Would I stay here again?. YES.
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Jane
11a this August. As I get older the climb in and out of the bath is becoming too challenging for me to do safely. A sturdy stool would have made it much safer or indeed just a shower and the lovely old Bath removed.