Spinney's Boathouse by The Suffolk Cottage Collection

Right by the beach.

Beautiful location right next to the beach. Great walks from the door to Thorpeness and Aldeburgh. Beds really comfy. Very clean. Easy to find - perfect for dog walks. A great base for exploring the coast.

Sofa a bit tired and not that comfy. No tin opener.

Everything! Especially having the sounds of the sea to fall asleep and wake up with.

This isn't a dislike, more of a 'if only' If only the boathouse could be turned so you could have the amazing views of the sea. Also, bigger windows in the upper bedroom for the same reason.

The directions provided for the property were not accurate. The pre-arrival information pack was not accessible and so we didn't know whether we needed own towels etc. We did ask for the info to be sent in a different format, twice, but received no response. The entire place absolutely stank of fish, so much that when trying to dry after a shower, it was like drying with a fish as the towels stank so badly of fish, utterly repulsive. The heater didn't work in the bathroom and so it was absolutely unbearably freezing at a time when the outside temp was zero degrees. Reported the issue on night one and got a plug in heater on the evening of night two. Although there are beds for 6 people, this place is only just big enough for 4 people. It just felt a little unkept.... Standard lamp not working, heater not working, shower wouldn't turn off, plug stuck in the bath.... The location is perfect, albeit absolutely empty during January, literally not anyone around, no lights on in any houses, really eery but very peaceful. We wouldn't return here.

The location was amazing. The house is beautifully decorated and well maintained.

The property was very small. The second bedroom upstairs had no door, it made it noisy if others were up early.

Location, location, location

The location is outstanding. Right next to the beach and the sea was warm. Pebble beach so make sure you have protective footwear! The chalet is close to Thorpeness village with a fantastic Kitchen for breakfast etc. and good pub. The walks around the area are interesting and varied. The chalet itself is cosy with a genuinely 'beachy' feel about it. An outside area for get togethers is a great touch with a stove. TV has Sky and there are games etc. There is a very large safe area for dogs to roam and play which is enclosed. Parking is safe and off road. Nice touch to have a dishwasher.

Perhaps consider some curtains for the loft bedroom. It is still getting light very early in the morning. A part of the shower trim had fallen off and was clearly going that way before we arrived. The layout downstairs was a little odd as the cutlery was in the sitting area in the dresser and access was slightly cramped getting round the breakfast bar.

Location

Adequate for 2 person.