Shoemakers Cottage, Friston

Saxmundham 3.6 miles. Settled into the quaint countryside village of Friston, near Saxmundham, Suffolk, Shoemakers Cottage is an ideal holiday base for a family looking to explore the coast and countryside of Suffolk. Be welcomed into a beautiful cottage, where a woodburning stove is settled into a traditional bare brick fireplace and warms the sitting room as you relax and plan the day ahead of you. The kitchen/diner creates a space for you to rustle up a storm, enjoying your meal at the dining table. Shoemakers Cottage houses two bedrooms, a double with an en-suite and an ornamental fireplace and a second bedroom with twin beds, and there is a ground-floor shower room for your refreshment. A beautiful garden accompanies this cottage, with a lawn to the front of the property boasting floral boarders, and a rear garden with a decked sun terrace, extensive lawn and mature trees, so dining alfresco is a must. Friston is a rural village with its own pub, The Friston Chequers, historic church and access to countryside walks. Within a short distance you can reach the town of Saxmundham, where there is a greater variety of eateries and convenience stores so you can stock up on essentials, as well as a local museum and countryside park. Also within easy reach of the property is the coast of Suffolk, so why not head over to the fantastic town of Aldeburgh and browse the local independent shops along the fashionable high street before enjoying walks at the pebble beach, Snape path and Haven Nature Reserve. Explore the wonders of Suffolk with a stay at Shoemakers Cottage.

A rural 1850s cottage resting in Friston, near Saxmundham, Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Close to a pub. Off-road parking. Saxmundham 3.6 miles; Aldeburgh 4.4 miles; Orford 7.9 miles.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and low suite WC, 1 x twin. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and low suite WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Study

Oil heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slim-line dishwasher, Kettle. Smart TV with NowTV subscription, DVD player, WiFi, iPod docking station. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Front garden with lawn, rear enclosed garden with decking, terrace, furniture and lawn. Two well behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.2 miles. Note: If you wish to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking. Note: The property has steep stairs. Note: Access to the Master bedroom is through the twin room.