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Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Washing machine
- Internet
- Dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
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Thorpeness
- Suffolk Coast and HeathsPlace, Suffolk Coast and Heaths1 min walk
- Southwold BeachPlace, Southwold Beach38 min drive
- Norfolk BroadsPlace, Norfolk Broads53 min drive
Rooms & beds
10 bedrooms (sleeps 19)
5 bathrooms
Bathroom #1
Bathroom #2
Bathroom #3
Bathroom #4
Bathroom #5
About this property
Claysmead - A large house on the banks of famous Thorpeness Meare - sleeps 19
Key Features:
Spectacular house on the banks of Thorpeness Meare
Panoramic views out famous boating lake ‘The Meare’
Village location, close to all amenities
Easy walking distance to Thorpeness beach
Close to Thorpeness Golf Club and Country Club
10 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
Large enclosed garden with patio furniture, sun-loungers and barbeque
Smart TV and Wi-Fi
Onsite parking
Pet friendly house
Description:
One of the most stunning houses on the Meare (a shallow water boating lake) with a private jetty and a large garden. This spectacular South facing house was built in the early 19th century and located on the banks of the Meare in the beautiful village of Thorpeness. Ideal for larger groups or family holidays, Claysmead offers ten bedrooms and most of which have views over the garden and the Meare.
The interior of the house is modern with kitchen, dining area and sitting room, all looking out onto the Meare. Externally, the house offers a mature garden with large patio area, sun loungers, private jetty, barbeque, and patio table and chairs for al fresco dining.
This traditional house is just a stone’s throw from all the attractions of Thorpeness. These include the famous House in the Clouds, the windmill, the Meare (a lake with rowing boats and kayaks you can hire to explore its many islands and even a pirate’s fort!), The Dolphin pub, golf club, tennis courts and, best of all, the beach! Neighbouring Aldeburgh offers a greater selection of facilities including independent shops, galleries, award winning restaurants, golf and sailing clubs, and a cinema. Nearby Snape Maltings is home to an internationally renowned concert hall, with various concerts throughout the year.
If you are looking for a very special Bolthole for a large family gathering or social occasion, then look no further than Claysmead
Three storey accommodation
Ground Floor
Kitchen: Well equipped and modern kitchen with two dishwashers, induction hob, oven, microwave, large fridge freezer, breakfast bar. Panoramic views out to the garden and the Meare. French doors lead to the large garden with a private jetty
Utility Room: Washer/Dryer
Dining Area: A round dining table with chairs. Panoramic views out to the garden and the Meare. French doors lead to the large garden with a private jetty
Sitting Room: Sitting room with splendid views of the garden which overlooks Thorpeness Meare. Fireplace, comfortable sitting area, flat screen TV and Wi-Fi
Games Room: Flatscreen TV, small pool table, books and board games
Cloakroom: WC, washbasin
Bedroom 1: Double bed
Ensuite (Bathroom 1): Wetroom – shower, washbasin, wc
First Floor
Bedroom 2: Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Double bed, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers
Jack and Jill (Bathroom 2): Bath, shower, washbasin, wc
Bedroom 4: Double bed, bunk beds
Bedroom 5: Twin beds
Bedroom 6: Twin beds
Family Bathroom 3: Bath, shower, 2 x washbasin, bidet, wc
Second Floor
Landing: Sofa chair, wardrobe with a sink. French doors open out onto balcony overlooking Thorpeness Meare
Bedroom 7: King bed(can be twin beds – request on booking), built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers. French doors open out onto balcony overlooking Thorpeness Meare
Bedroom 8: Double bed, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers. French doors open out onto balcony overlooking Thorpeness Meare
Bedroom 9: Small double bed, chest of drawers
Bedroom 10: Single bed, wooden cot, chest of drawers
Family Bathroom 4: Bath with shower over, washbasin, wc
Family Bathroom 5: Bath with shower over, washbasin, wc
External features
Mature garden with patio area, sun loungers, large table and chairs for al fresco dining. Barbeque
Facilities
Gas central heating and electricity included in the rental
Free Wi-Fi
Onsite parking
Private jetty
Additional Information
Cots and high chairs available for a small hire charge, request on booking
Well behaved dogs welcome for a small pet fee
No smoking inside property
Distance to beach – 300 yards
Nearest supermarket – 2 miles
Nearest Pub/Restaurant – 80 yards
Nearest Train Station – 8 miles
Nearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport
1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport
Spectacular house on the banks of Thorpeness Meare
Panoramic views out famous boating lake ‘The Meare’
Village location, close to all amenities
Easy walking distance to Thorpeness beach
Close to Thorpeness Golf Club and Country Club
10 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
Large enclosed garden with patio furniture, sun-loungers and barbeque
Smart TV and Wi-Fi
Onsite parking
Pet friendly house
Description:
One of the most stunning houses on the Meare (a shallow water boating lake) with a private jetty and a large garden. This spectacular South facing house was built in the early 19th century and located on the banks of the Meare in the beautiful village of Thorpeness. Ideal for larger groups or family holidays, Claysmead offers ten bedrooms and most of which have views over the garden and the Meare.
The interior of the house is modern with kitchen, dining area and sitting room, all looking out onto the Meare. Externally, the house offers a mature garden with large patio area, sun loungers, private jetty, barbeque, and patio table and chairs for al fresco dining.
This traditional house is just a stone’s throw from all the attractions of Thorpeness. These include the famous House in the Clouds, the windmill, the Meare (a lake with rowing boats and kayaks you can hire to explore its many islands and even a pirate’s fort!), The Dolphin pub, golf club, tennis courts and, best of all, the beach! Neighbouring Aldeburgh offers a greater selection of facilities including independent shops, galleries, award winning restaurants, golf and sailing clubs, and a cinema. Nearby Snape Maltings is home to an internationally renowned concert hall, with various concerts throughout the year.
If you are looking for a very special Bolthole for a large family gathering or social occasion, then look no further than Claysmead
Three storey accommodation
Ground Floor
Kitchen: Well equipped and modern kitchen with two dishwashers, induction hob, oven, microwave, large fridge freezer, breakfast bar. Panoramic views out to the garden and the Meare. French doors lead to the large garden with a private jetty
Utility Room: Washer/Dryer
Dining Area: A round dining table with chairs. Panoramic views out to the garden and the Meare. French doors lead to the large garden with a private jetty
Sitting Room: Sitting room with splendid views of the garden which overlooks Thorpeness Meare. Fireplace, comfortable sitting area, flat screen TV and Wi-Fi
Games Room: Flatscreen TV, small pool table, books and board games
Cloakroom: WC, washbasin
Bedroom 1: Double bed
Ensuite (Bathroom 1): Wetroom – shower, washbasin, wc
First Floor
Bedroom 2: Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Double bed, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers
Jack and Jill (Bathroom 2): Bath, shower, washbasin, wc
Bedroom 4: Double bed, bunk beds
Bedroom 5: Twin beds
Bedroom 6: Twin beds
Family Bathroom 3: Bath, shower, 2 x washbasin, bidet, wc
Second Floor
Landing: Sofa chair, wardrobe with a sink. French doors open out onto balcony overlooking Thorpeness Meare
Bedroom 7: King bed(can be twin beds – request on booking), built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers. French doors open out onto balcony overlooking Thorpeness Meare
Bedroom 8: Double bed, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers. French doors open out onto balcony overlooking Thorpeness Meare
Bedroom 9: Small double bed, chest of drawers
Bedroom 10: Single bed, wooden cot, chest of drawers
Family Bathroom 4: Bath with shower over, washbasin, wc
Family Bathroom 5: Bath with shower over, washbasin, wc
External features
Mature garden with patio area, sun loungers, large table and chairs for al fresco dining. Barbeque
Facilities
Gas central heating and electricity included in the rental
Free Wi-Fi
Onsite parking
Private jetty
Additional Information
Cots and high chairs available for a small hire charge, request on booking
Well behaved dogs welcome for a small pet fee
No smoking inside property
Distance to beach – 300 yards
Nearest supermarket – 2 miles
Nearest Pub/Restaurant – 80 yards
Nearest Train Station – 8 miles
Nearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport
1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport
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About the area
Leiston
Leiston is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Suffolk Coast and Heaths and RSPB Minsmere, while Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and Long Shop Museum are cultural highlights. Leiston Leisure Centre and Southwold Maize Maze are also worth visiting.

Thorpeness
What's nearby
- Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Southwold Beach - 38 min drive - 29.0 km
- Norfolk Broads - 53 min drive - 51.8 km
- Ipswich Waterfront - 53 min drive - 52.8 km
- Portman Road - 54 min drive - 53.4 km
Getting around
- Saxmundham Station - 21 min drive
- Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
- Cross Keys Inn - 4 min drive
- The White Hart - 4 min drive
- The Railway - 4 min drive
- Munchies - 4 min drive
- Meare Shop and Tearooms - 6 min walk
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