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$2489 / night
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Gunfleet – Home 5442130 House

  • 6 bedrooms
  • 14 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Child Friendly
  • No pets allowed

Description from manager

Description

Key Features

Beach location with stunning sea views

6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms

Large terrace overlooking the sea

Enclosed patio area with patio furniture and BBQ

Open fire

Views over the town and the Alde estuary

Freeview TV, DVD, Wi- Fi

Description

This impressive six bedroom and five bathroom holiday home boasts some of the best sea views in Aldeburgh, Suffolk.

With spacious living accommodation, two kitchens and two sitting rooms, Gunfleet is a large self-catering holiday house ideal for family gatherings or two families looking for separate accommodation. The top floor of the house is comprised of a sitting room, en-suite bathroom and two balconies overlooking the sea and the River Alde.

Finished to a high standard and with the owner's art on display in many of the rooms, the house has a surprise around every corner.

Four storey accommodation

Lower Ground Floor

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Rayburn, Hob, Fridge/Freezer

Sitting Room/Dining Room: Freeview TV, Flat screen TV, DVD player, Dining table and patio doors leading to patio area with BBQ

Master bedroom: Double bed and bunk beds

Bathroom 1: Bath, Shower, WC, Washbasin

Bedroom 2: Double bedroom with en-suite

Bathroom 2: En-Suite with Bath with over head shower, WC and Washbasin

Bedroom 3: Small double

Ground Floor

Sitting Room: Large sitting room with open fire, flat screen TV, DVD player and large bay window with views out to sea

Kitchen/Dining Area: Dishwasher, Oven, Hob, Fridge/freezer. The dining tables in the main sitting room can accommodate 14 guests.

Cloakroom: Washbasin and WC

First Floor

Bedroom 4: This master bedroom has a beautiful king size bed and a seating area in the large bay window with fabulous views out to the sea. It has an en-suite bathroom with a bath, shower, washbasin, WC and patio doors out to a balcony.

Bedroom 5: The second bedroom of the property has a king size bed and stunning views over the marshes of Aldeburgh.

Family Bathroom: Shower, Bath, Washbasin, WC

Second Floor

Art Studio: Sitting room with Freeview TV. French doors lead to a balcony overlooking the sea at the front and to the rear, a balcony giving panoramic views of the River Alde estuary and a birds eye view of the town of Aldeburgh

Bedroom 6: Double bed with en-suite shower, washbasin and WC

External features

Large terrace with patio table and chairs.

Stunning sea views

Enclosed private courtyard garden at the rear of the house with table and chairs and BBQ

Facilities

Gas central heating and electricity included in the rental

Free Wi-Fi

Parking is available at the front of property

Additional Information

This property is ideally located for those wishing to be in walking distance of all amenities

Cots and high chairs available for a small hire charge, request on booking

Pet friendly – pets only allowed on the lower ground floor

No smoking inside the house

Distance to beach – 0.0 Yards

Nearest Supermarket – 450 yards

Nearest Pub/Restaurant – 20 Yards

Nearest Train Station – 8 miles (Saxmundham)

Nearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport. 1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • 3 King Beds, 3 Full beds, 1 Bunk bed
  • 2 Full baths, 3 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Solarium or roof terrace
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

Check-in date

About the manager

Angela Young
Average reply time:
3 hours 5 minutes
Response rate:
95%
Calendar last updated:
05 May 2024
Years listed:
9
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

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Reviews

Very Good
16 reviews

Excellent
13
Very Good
2
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
1

“The most perfect seaside home”

Reviewed 25 Jul 2023

Just the most relaxing and restful place to be. A perfect haven for a multigeneration reunion or celebrational gathering of family and friends. Literally a stone's throw to the beach and with a g… More

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“Fabulous property”

Reviewed 5 Nov 2022

We are a large group of friends who go away twice a year. Gunfleet has been voted our favourite property ever. Not only is the position on the beach just fabulous (and sunny and warm enough to breakfa… More

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“Winter at the seaside”

Reviewed 14 Dec 2021

We booked this lovely house so we could celebrate a BIG birthday together as a family … and we all had the very loveliest time. An icy wind was blowing down from the Arctic but the house was we… More

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“Perfect bolthole”

Reviewed 20 Oct 2020

An absolutely lovely house in a fabulous location. Couldn’t recommend this property highly enough. Right on the beach and only a few minute walk from the high street.

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“Lovely house.”

Reviewed 7 May 2019

Lovely house , beautifully furnished with comfy beds and well equipped kitchen. Wonderful sea views.

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Response from the manager Thank kindly for reviewing your stay at Gunfleet in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Lovely to hear you enjoyed this amazing house on the sea front with great sea views. The house is tastefully furnished and is great for larger groups. The kitchen is very well equipped for all your needs. We hope you will return please do get in touch with us again. Kind regards Kim - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

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“Perfect venue for a family holiday”

Reviewed 19 Apr 2019

Situated opposite the beach, this was an ideal base for an extended family holiday. The little ones can spend hours playing with the pebbles while the older generation can admire the sea view from the… More

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Response from the manager Dear Judith Thank you very much for reviewing your stat at Gunfleet in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. The house is situated in an excellent spot right on the beach and being in the centre of town to explore all that Aldeburgh has to offer. Sounds like fun was had by all and wonderful to know you will be returning. We at Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages would love to hear from you again. Kind regards Kim - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“A Perfect Weekend”

Reviewed 6 Mar 2019

I have just come back from Gunfleet where twelve members of my family have spent a long weekend. The house is perfect. It's beautifully decorated and maintained and well-equipped. The location… More

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Response from the manager Dear Lynne Thank you kindly for reviewing your stay at Gunfleet in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Wonderful to hear you and your family enjoyed this fabulous house. The house is perfect in every way, location, decor and equipment. It has everything you need for your stay. We at Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages are so pleased that your booking was able to be rescheduled as it would of been such a shame to have missed out enjoying this wonderful house. At Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages we take pride to ensure our guests have a relaxing and chilled break and are always on hand to assist with any queries or problems in a speedy fashion. We will inform the staff of your kind words of appreciation. We hope you will return to Suffolk again, we at Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages would love to hear from you again. Kind regards Kim - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Blissful”

Reviewed 11 Jun 2018

2nd stay at Gunfleet. Yet again a lovely stay. House very comfortable and fabulous location. Looking forward to returning again.

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Response from the manager Dear Maria Thank you so much for reviewing your 2nd stay at Gunfleet in Aldeburgh. Wonderful to hear your already talking of a return visit. Gunfleet is an amazing house overlooking the sea and being in the heart of Aldeburgh close to all the local amenities. We look forward to your return visit. Kind regards Kim - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Fabulous house on the beach”

Reviewed 24 Apr 2018

We booked the house for a three night weekend break to get all the family together. The house was perfect for this. Plenty of room, in such a good position right on the beach and close to the high str… More

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Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Gunfleet in Aldeburgh. Delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the house suited all your needs. This house is perfect for larger gatherings and is ideally situated on the beach and in town. We hope you will return to Suffolk again and we at Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages look forward to meeting you again. Kind regards Kim

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Blue house haven”

Reviewed 18 Apr 2018

Gunfleet is as near to the stony beach as you could get. Great for the grandchildren to collect stones, find treasures and bring them all back to the house! The noise of the sea is refreshing and cal… More

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Response from the manager Thank you kindly for reviewing your stay at Gunfleet in Aldeburgh. The house overlooking the sea is superb, delighted to hear the kids enjoyed this and managed to find hidden treasures!!!. The house has so many quirky things, especially the fab dining table and studio at the top. Wonderful to hear you will be returning again we at Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages look forward to your return visit. Kind regards Kim

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

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You can also request a quote from the property manager through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call the property manager before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact the property manager to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.

If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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