Lily Pad, Friston

We spent a fantasic weekend at the Lily Pad, just far enough from the buzz of nearby towns, enjoying meals in the garden and birdwatching. Aldenburgh is only 5 min drive away so it was easy to get to all of the local landmarks in the afternoon. Inside the cabin everything is thought through, tidy, and create with a lot of thought and care. We appreciated little touches like the area walking maps drawn by local artists and the little booklet documenting the construction of the hut and the local wildlife caught by cameras at night. We felt welcome, comfortable, and at peace. Hoping to come back for a longer stay some time!

Abolutely no complaints - everything you can possibly need or want is anticipated and provided, just read the instructions in the booklet. If you are looking for a lighter for a fire pit, it is in the lock box inside (took us a minute to find it since we forgot out own!)

Not sure i want to tell the world about this little gem!! Beautiful setting, quiet and close to lots of gorgeous sights. Everything you could need is provided and the owners have thought of every detail to make you feel at home. Very comfortable and clean, a perfect place for a weekend away to relax and unwind. Am already planning the next stay!

Lily Pad is perfect. The attention to detail given by the owners is exceptional, from the comfortable bedding and towels to the delicious biscuits. It was very cold but the wood burner made it so cosy and it was easy to use. Wonderful hot shower. I loved looking out in the evening and not being able to see any lights. It felt like the middle of nowhere but was close to Aldeburgh which has so much to offer. I was planning my next visit before I left. Loved it.

We had a fantastic stay in Jan and Pete's idyllic Shepherds Hut that they had lovingly built - thank you! They had thought of every detail to make a trip as comfortable as possible and we loved cosying up next to the woodburning stove and fire pit over a chilly New Years. The hut was even more spacious than it looked in the photos and had a very well-equipped kitchen and large shower!

Everything is really lovely. Great location and the owners are sooo lovely too

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The location was idyllic. The accommodation was so comfortable and everything you could need was provided. The owners are lovely.

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The Lily Pad has been built by owners, Peter and Jan, with an impressive attention to detail. Inside, it is perfectly proportioned for such small accommodation and extremely comfortable with tasteful decor and high quality furnishings and accessories. Outside there are several seating areas throughout the neatly landscaped garden and even a delightful summer house for those less than summery days and evenings overlooking the pond, complete, of course, with lily pads. Every single thing has been thought out and executed with such love and it was an absolute joy to stay for a long weekend...we had to tear ourselves away when it came to an end.

The noise from the road can be heard in the morning and evening...not during the night...and while it didn't bother us, it may be an issue for guests wanting to hear the sounds of the countryside and nothing else.

Wow! What a gorgeous little place! Lily pad is not only in the cutest, most idyllic spot, but is an incredibly well thought out little space. And just a few moments drive into Aldeburgh! Yes Lily Pad, is compact but that is the beauty of it, and with the very clever storage solutions and ‘mod cons’ this is barely noticeable. Kitted out with great appliances, utensils and all the extras you could need, maintained to an exceptionally high standard, with vast private outdoors space, this is the perfect place to get away from it to, and chill! We will be returning!

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