Crabbe House in Aldeburgh is a well-loved cottage with a sea view, praised for its spaciousness, comfort, and prime location. Guests enjoy the proximity to local amenities and the homely feel, with special mentions of the lounge and balcony. While some decor updates are suggested, the charm and convenience of the property shine through.
The majority of guests found the property clean and well-kept, though one review mentioned dust and grubbiness, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is consistently lauded for its sea views and easy access to local shops and restaurants, making it nearly perfect.
Guests find the apartment comfortable, especially noting the settees and homely atmosphere. However, the mention of a deep bath and multiple levels may pose challenges for some.
Facilities are generally well-received, with good TV and WiFi, and a well-equipped kitchen. Some maintenance issues like non-working lights and a dirty balcony are noted.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the owners, so this category cannot be scored.
This stylish Aldeburgh accommodation by the sea is a first-floor apartment that has WIFI access, accessed via its own front door on Aldeburgh High Street, which leads into an entrance hall with coat hooks, the stairs lead up to the landing above, with doors to all the other rooms, particular features of this property are the fabulous sea-facing balcony and the lovely open plan living, kitchen, dining room, which has a fully equipped kitchen, two windows with sea views, and a real flame gas stove.
On the ground floor this first-floor apartment is above The Aldeburgh Book Shop at 40 High Street and is accessed through its own front door into a hall which leads to the stairs to the first floor, at the top of the stairs is a landing which leads to the twin bedroom and master bedroom, the shower room is accessed from this landing by a few steps and another few steps from this landing lead to another landing that has the kitchen/ sitting/dining room, the bunk-bed room and the bathroom with a shower and a small bath.
The Kitchen/Sitting/Dining Room is an open space has two large windows with views of the sea, a large handmade kitchen which features a Silestone worktop, all Bosch appliances including: an integrated double oven, electric hob, integrated dishwasher, an integrated washer/dryer, large integrated fridge freezer, a water filter with separate tap and an integrated microwave with a window overlooking the High Street and is open to the dining area where the table seats six, the sitting area has a 32 inch flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and a DVD player, an iPod docking station, a bridge table, games and DVDs are also supplied for your enjoyment, there is ample seating with a three-seater and a two-seater sofa, an armchair, a carver chair, a stool, and a real gas flame stove for cosy winter visits or a chilly evening anytime.
The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and a glass door opening onto the balcony where you can sit and watch the sunrise over the sea. There are matching bedside tables and lamps, an armchair, two chairs, two chests of drawers, a built-in double door wardrobe, a dressing table, stool, and mirror, and a wall-mounted 22 inch Samsung flat-screen TV with free view channels, next is the twin room with two standard sized single beds, bedside tables and lamps, two chairs, two chests of drawers, a built-in wardrobe, a mirror and a wall-mounted 22 inch Samsung flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and there is also an optional third bedroom which has adult length bunk beds with reading lights and a window overlooking the High Street, although the room is very small, storage for clothing has been optimised with a short hanging rail at the end of the bunks, a small chest of drawers and two large containers that slide under the bottom bunk – please note there is an additional charge for the third bedroom, bathroom wise there is a family bathroom with a shower as part of a small four-foot bath, a shower screen, a w.c. a medicine cabinet, electric towel rail, and a hand basin as well as a shower room with a corner shower, electric towel rail, a w.c. and a hand basin.
Outside there is the sea-facing balcony which has to be one of the best places to sit in Aldeburgh overlooking the sea; furnished with two tables and four chairs and accessed from the master bedroom with a window from the living area which you can use as a serving hatch, on-road parking can usually be found in nearby side streets and in the pay and display car park close by. There are beach chairs for you to use on the long stretch shingle beach.
Aldeburgh is within a short walk and is a great town to spend time in with a fabulous selection of shops and eateries as well as the pebbled beach with the famous Maggi Hambling Scallop sculpture, tennis courts and golf course, venturing a little further away, pay a visit to Snape Maltings, home of the famous Aldeburgh Music Festival and a selection of curated shops and boutiques, or Framlingham Castle, Yoxford Antiques Centre and Gardens, Halesworth Museum, Easton Farm Park and Somerleyton Hall, nearby towns worth a visit range from Southwold and Thorpeness to Orford and Saxmundham, Crabbe House offers guests an immaculate home-from-home in the heart of Aldeburgh
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!
First-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin with TV, 1 bunk room (available at an additional cost).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and grill, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
2 x TVs with FreeView, DVD player, iPod docking station, WiFi, selection of games.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
A travel cot, highchair and stairgate are available on request at time of booking.
Unallocated roadside parking nearby with paid car parks also close.
Balcony, patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Elizabeth
Having our breakfast on the balcony was such a treat. The owners have gone out of their way to make everything just right - don't change a thing. The only complaint is that our stay was too short.
Geoffrey
Wonderful sea view (including from large balcony). Everything that Aldeburgh has to offer is on your doorstep.
Jane
Lights didnât work in the bedroom, balcony filthy so unusable. It had everything in it? So no worries there. Just not as described. I have pics if you want them.
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