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3 The Coastguards, Thorpeness - sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms

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Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

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Thorpeness
  • Place, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thorpeness Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

About this property

3 The Coastguards, Thorpeness - sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms

Key Features
Perfect seaside retreat with access to Thorpeness beach
Close to iconic Thorpeness Meare and famous golf course
4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Enclosed garden with decked area, a fire pit and BBQ
Open fire place, Smart TV and Wi-Fi
Ideal for family/friends’ gatherings

Description
This light and airy two-storey property makes a lovely coastal retreat for families and groups of friends, whether seeking a traditional seaside holiday or looking for a base to explore the stunning Suffolk coast.

Tucked away in a quiet spot ‘3 The Coastguards’ is just a stone’s throw from all the attractions of Thorpeness, including the famous House in the Clouds, the windmill, the Meare, ‘The Dolphin’ pub, golf club, tennis courts and best of all, the beach!

The property features a cosy and inviting lounge, with plenty of comfortable seating, while the kitchen/diner is equipped for all your catering needs with a large dining table for family meals. There are four bedrooms to choose from, two with double beds along with a twin room plus a single bedroom.

A sunny lawned garden at the rear of the house, featuring a decked area with sun loungers, table and chairs, a fire pit and BBQ, to make the most of the warmer weather.

There are wonderful walks from the door but it’s a great base too for exploring the Suffolk Heritage coast and East Anglia (near-by attractions include the Sutton Hoo ship burial, Minsmere bird reserve, Framlingham castle and Orford Ness & castle).

Two storey accommodation

Ground Floor
Sitting Area: Open fire place, flatscreen TV, board games.

Kitchen: Dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge freezer, oven, hob, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and kettle

Dining Area: Dining table and chairs. Bi-folding doors opening out onto decking and rear garden

Snug/Study: Library and smart TV

Cloakroom: Washbasin, WC

First Floor
Bedroom 1: King-size bed, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers

Bedroom 2: Double bed, built-in wardrobe

Bedroom 3: Twin beds, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers

Bedroom 4: Single bed, chest of drawers

Family Bathroom: Bath with shower over, washbasin and WC

Shower room: Shower, washbasin and WC

External Features
Lawned garden, decked area with table and chairs, sun loungers and a fire pit. Small gate at the back leading down to the beach

Facilities
Heating and electricity included in the rental
Free Wi-Fi
Roadside parking

Additional Information
Cots and high chairs available for a small hire charge, request on booking
No pets permitted
No smoking property

Distance to Beach – Less than a minute walk
Nearest Supermarket – 2.2 miles
Nearest Pub/Restaurant – 0.2 mile
Nearest Train Station – 5 miles
Nearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport
1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport

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About the area

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Leiston is home to this cottage. Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and Long Shop Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Moot Hall and Leiston Abbey. Leiston Leisure Centre and RSPB Minsmere are also worth visiting.
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Thorpeness

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southwold Beach - 37 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 53 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

  • Melton Station - 22 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Railway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Munchies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Meare Shop and Tearooms - ‬4 min walk

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Genevieve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property as it was exactly what I expected. I know the area well as we have spent holidays there for over 60 years. Great, well appointed, well equipped family holiday house. We spent a very happy time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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