From
$2547 / night
Total guests, Nights

Hermitage – Home 5423599 House

  • 7 bedrooms
  • 12 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

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

Description from manager

Description

Key Features

Fabulous location overlooking Thorpeness Meare

Ideal for family holidays or special occasions

7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms

TV, DVD, Wi-Fi

Private jetty

Pet friendly

Description

Hermitage House is one of the most stunning houses on the Meare with a private jetty and a large garden. The property is located just a few minutes' walk from the heart of Thorpeness with its vibrant pub, heritage rich Country Club, one of a kind Golf Course and the boat house. This property is ideal for larger groups or group family holidays with 3 double rooms with views looking straight out over the south facing garden and onto the Meare. This property features 7 bedrooms in total, 3 en suite bathrooms and two family bathrooms.

Two storey accommodation

Ground Floor

Kitchen/Dining Room: Dishwasher, microwave, cooker, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge, freezer, large dining table (seats 12) French doors lead from the dining area to the large garden with a private jetty

Sitting Room: Hermitage boasts two sitting rooms with flat screen televisions, DVD players and Sky. Both living areas have amazing views of the garden which over-look Thorpeness Meare.

Ground Floor Bedroom: King size bed, en-suite shower, WC, hand Basin

First Floor

Bedroom 2: King size bed, en-suite shower, WC, hand basin

Bedroom 3: King size bed, en-suite shower, WC, hand basin

Bedroom 4: King bedroom

Bedroom 5: Twin bedroom

Bedroom 6: Twin bedroom

Bedroom 7: Single bedroom

Family Bathroom 1: Bath with overhead shower, WC, hand basin

Family Bathroom 2: Bath, shower, WC, hand basin

Facilities

Gas central heating and electricity included in the rental

Free Wi-Fi

Table tennis table and pool table

Private jetty

Off road parking for up to four cars

External Features

Mature garden with large decking area, sun loungers, private jetty, large table and chairs for al fresco dining. BBQ

Additional Information

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

Pet friendly

No smoking inside the property

Distance to beach – 300 yards

Nearest Supermarket – 2.5 Miles

Nearest Pub/Restaurant – 80 yards

Nearest Train Station – 5 miles

Nearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport

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Families

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

Bed & bathroom

  • 2 Full baths, 1 Half bath, 3 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Boat available
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Table tennis
  • Pool or snooker table
  • Games room
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking

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

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the manager

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

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

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Reviews

Excellent
24 reviews

Excellent
21
Very Good
3
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0

“Family Holiday”

Reviewed 19 Sep 2023

We stayed at the Hermitage in August for a week. We are three generations and a large family group. The house was everything we expected and more. Slight problem with hot water in one side of the ho… More

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“Love this house!”

Reviewed 16 Feb 2022

Our second visit, love the location and local amenities. The house is fabulous although there are a few little things that could be done to improve visitors experience, for example one of the dining … More

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“Wonderful house where you relax the moment you walk through the door.”

Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

I have stayed at Hermitage a number of times over the years and it never fails to impress. With beautiful views over the lake, this house is a proper retreat and a home from home. You can't help … More

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“Fabulous house, fabulous location”

Reviewed 12 Feb 2020

Wonderful house for our annual weekend away, 6 mature couples and every one wants to return. Lovely spacious house with lovely patio, garden and views over the Meare. Everything was perfect, Thorpen… More

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“Best xmas since my wife left”

Reviewed 30 Dec 2019

Dont get me wrong I loved my wife but since shes gone it has not been the same atmosphere. This year 10 family members including 2 grand children rented this magnificent house for the xmas period. The… More

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“Wonderful house for a relaxing holiday”

Reviewed 30 Jun 2019

This is the perfect house for a large group holiday. The house is beautiful with incredibly comfortable beds, a large, well equipped kitchen and spotlessly clean throughout. There is plenty of room fo… More

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Response from the manager Thank you so much for reviewing your stay at Hermitage in Thorpeness. Delighted to hear you enjoyed this amazing house over looking the Meare. The house is great for larger gatherings and is in a prime location in Thorpeness. The garden does have the most comfy garden furniture perfect for chilling and relaxing. Fabulous to hear you will be returning, we would love to have you return again. We at Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages would love to welcome you back. Kind regards Kim - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

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“A lovely house in a wonderful position”

Reviewed 11 Apr 2019

The best thing about this house is its position on the edge of a lake. Facilities are set up for large families, and the house has two lounges with two TVs so children can watch in one room and adults… More

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Response from the manager Dear Seb Thank you very much for reviewing your stay at Hermitage in Thorpeness, Suffolk. Delighted that you found the house perfect for your family gathering and you had plenty of space to chill and unwind. As you say it is a great location to explore the local amenities and the Suffolk coastline. The house is an amazing place to stay and there is something for everyone of all ages to enjoy. The walk to Aldeburgh via the beach is brilliant and being able to get boats on the Meare. Thank you for your kind words about us at Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages we take pride to ensure our guests have everything they need for their stay. We hope you will return to Suffolk again, we at Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages would love to hear from you. Kind regards Kim - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

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“Fabulous house”

Reviewed 3 Apr 2019

We had a family get-together at The Hermitage, three generations under the same roof, and the house had something for everyone. The older generation loved the garden and the huge bedrooms, the middle … More

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Response from the manager Thank you so much for leaving a review following your stay at Hermitage in Thorpeness. It's great to hear all the generations had something to enjoy about this house. The house is fab for larger gatherings so much space for all to chill and unwind, whether it is indoors or out. The house is in a central spot in Thorpeness with all the amenities on hand. Wonderful to hear you all found it hard to leave. We do 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

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“Amazing house in a wonderful location”

Reviewed 30 Jan 2019

Beautiful light and airy house, perfect for socialising with friends. Amazing views across the river and fantastically located - 5 mins from the beach and a wonderful 40 minute beach walk to Aldebur… More

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Response from the manager Dear Victoria Thanks kindly for taking the time to review your weekend away with friends at Hermitage in Thorpeness. Delighted that you loved the house, it is perfect for larger gatherings and situated in the heart of Thorpeness. We do hope you will return to Suffolk again, we at Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages would love to hear from you. Kind regards Kim - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

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

“Fantastic house in a beautiful setting”

Reviewed 22 Jan 2019

The setting is stunning. Bedrooms are all well sized (even the single room has space). Kitchen is well equipped and the lounges and conservatory give you more than enough space for everyone to find th… More

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Response from the manager Dear Marius Thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay at Hermitage House in Thorpeness. Delighted to hear you found the location stunning, you are absolutely right views to the Meare was wonderful and not to be missed. The house is perfect for larger gatherings for all to chill and unwind with the added bonus of being only a short walk to the beach and local amenities. We do hope you will return again in the Summer, please do get in touch with us at Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages we would love to hear from you again. Kind regards Kim - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

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FAQs

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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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How can I withdraw my booking request?

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How do I cancel my booking?

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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