Hideaway Cottage In Leiston
Leiston, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, Country village
Check-out Time: 10:00
Outside Description
There is a small terrace at the front of the cottage. At the rear of the cottage there is an enclosed garden which has a barbecue and seating, accessed via kitchen door.
Downstairs Description
Sitting Room The front door leads directly into the sitting room with a large sofa and two armchairs, a wood burning stove and a large flat screen TV. Dining Area The dining area has a table to seat 4. Kitchen The kitchen is at the back of the house, containing a dishwasher, washing machine and full height larder fridge and freezer. There is an electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Shower room The shower room is accessed through the kitchen at the back of the cottage. This is a modern shower room with a wash basin and WC along with a storage cabinet with mirror.
First Floor Description
Master Bedroom Situated at the rear of the cottage with a King size bed. The room has a chest of drawers along with bedside tables and lamps. Bedroom Two Has a double bed with a bedside table and lamp.
Tourist Attractions:
- Thelnetham Windmill: A small tower mill with patent sails, built in 1819. It worked until 1924. Restored to working order 1980-87 by members and friends of the Suffolk Mills Group. Visit website
- Grime’s Graves: Is the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain and well worth a visit. This grassy lunar landscape of 400 pits was first named Grim’s Graves by the Anglo-Saxons. It was not until one of them was excavated in 1870 that they were identified as flint mines dug over 5,000 years ago. Visit website
- Stanton Windmill: A post mill, one in which the whole of the superstructure, complete with sails and all machinery, turns on top of a single post. It has been restored back to its former glory over the last twenty years and is the only windmill in Suffolk regularly producing flour, and one of only a handful of post mills still in working order in the UK. Visit website
- Thetford Priory: Visit website
Eating and Drinking:
- The Parrot: The cosy restaurant is set on two levels and offers lots of corners for that candle-lit dinner. With its wonky walls and wooden beams this 500-year-old pub is soaked in history which bring such charm to the restaurant. Visit website
- White Horse Hotel: A family run 18th century coaching inn in the historic town of Leiston. We offer fantastic food, live music and a large beer garden. Visit website
Food Stores:
- Co-op: In Leiston Visit website
- Waitrose : In Saxundham which is 6 miles away so you could pre order your grocery delivery ready for your arrival. Visit website
Sporting Attractions and Activities:
- The Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route: Is based on a circular signed route on quiet roads, linking coastal villages between Felixstowe to Dunwich and then looping inland via the market towns of Framlingham and Woodbridge. Visit website
- Aldeburgh Golf Club.: This Championship Course is ranked 31st in England by Golf World and is built on maritime heathland and is characterised by gorse-lined fairways and far reaching views of the River Alde and the North Sea. Fast-draining, sandy soil ensures that it plays well throughout the year. Visit website
- Aldeburgh Has 2 Sailing Clubs: Both are located at the Slaughden Road end of the beach. Racing is held on Saturdays and bank holidays from the beginning of April to mid December. Visit website