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Spinney’s Boathouse, Thorpeness – On The Beach

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8.0 out of 10 Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Thorpeness, England
  • Popular LocationThorpeness Windmill9 min walk
  • Popular LocationThorpeness Golf Club11 min walk
  • Popular LocationAldeburgh Golf Club6 min drive
  • AirportNorwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Spinney’s Boathouse, Thorpeness – On The Beach

With a private gate to the beach, Spinney’s Boathouse is perched beside the sea in the magical village of Thorpeness.
Groups of up to six guests are welcome to stay here and indulge in all that this fantastic holiday destination has to offer.
Thorpeness is home to a heathland Golf course and Country Club. During the warmer months there’s boating and kayaking on The Meare and the village is home to The Dolphin Inn, The Kitchen and a popular café next to the Meare.

Ground Floor
A warm and bright open plan kitchen/dining/living space with doors to the ground floor king bedroom and family bathroom.
The front stable style door leads from the decked area outside into Boathouse which has wooden floors throughout and gas fired central heating.

Kitchen/Dining/Living
The L shaped kitchen provides everything groups of guests will need for a self-catering short break or holiday. Appliances include a 4 ring gas hob with electric oven beneath, A slim line dishwasher, a microwave, a full size fridge with two drawer freezer, a Nespresso coffee machine, toaster and kettle. The cupboards are home to all the cooking and baking equipment plus lots more in the wooden dresser in the living space.
The kitchen workspace extends to a breakfast / dining bar with four wooden stools. NB there is only dining seating for 4 people at the breakfast bar.
The living space offers comfortable and relaxing seating for 4 with a three seat sofa and a leather arm chair. The large LG flat screen TV has full SKY subscription and the WiFi in Boathouse is perfectly suitable for streaming services such as Netflix if you bring your own devices.

Ground Floor King Bedroom
This sophisticated French boutique style bedroom is perfect for couples and has views of the beach with sea beyond. The king sized bed is positioned centrally with bedside lamps. The high ceilings and large window create an airy atmosphere, with storage in the cream cabinet and hangers for clothes on the wall.

Family Bathroom
This well-proportioned room offers a modern white bathroom suite which includes a bath with shower over and glass shower screen, a wash basin with mirrored vanity cabinet above and a WC. There's also a heated towel rail.

Attic bedroom / dormitory
White wooden stairs with banister rise from the ground floor to the attic dormitory.
Positioned in the eaves of the building is an attic dormitory which sleeps 2 adults and 2 children comfortably in the bespoke, purpose built beds.
There are two standard 3’ single beds either side and a double bed at the rear of the room.
Guests can store clothes and belongings in the shelves at the top of the stairs and in the three wooden drawers in the double bed space.
Please understand that due to this room being in the eaves of the building, the head height is restricted, especially over the beds.

Outside
Secure, gated parking is available for up to two cars on the drive outside the property. The decked area wraps around the Boathouse and leads to a picket gate which guests can use to access the beach, through the fenced heath area. There is a table and chairs for guests to use beside the Boathouse and in the warmer seasons, further outside seating will be available. If you bring a dog with you, please make sure you clear up after him/her and do not leave him/her unattended at any time. There are dogs at the property next door who may have a little bark from time to time, especially when there’s another doggie neighbour.

Other things to note
The property sleeps up to 6 guests however, house rules restrict adults to 4 as there is not enough seating space down stairs for more than 4 people.
Please bring your own beach towels and do not take the white ones from the property to the beach.
There will be a BBQ for guests to use in the warmer seasons. You are welcome to purchase and use a disposable BBQ to use outside.

Guests will need a car or taxi to get around the area. The bus routes are few and far between.
Guests are welcome to bring bikes and comfortable shoes as the area offers plenty of walking and cycle routes.

Residential with lots of other holiday lets closeby

You'll need a car or taxi service to travel if you would prefer not to walk.
Max 4 adults only. There is only seating for 4 on the ground floor and there is only 1 bathroom.
Max 2 dogs are permitted. Please advise breeds of dogs when making your booking.

Property manager

Donna Hostler
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Leiston

Located in Leiston, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Southwold Beach and Suffolk Coast and Heaths, while Long Shop Museum and Snape Maltings are cultural highlights. RSPB Minsmere and Easton Farm Park are also worth visiting.
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Thorpeness, England

What's nearby

  • Thorpeness Windmill - 9 min walk
  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 11 min walk
  • Moot Hall - 4 min drive
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Snape Maltings - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Darsham Station - 19 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Engineers Arms - 6 min drive
  • Mill Inn - 4 min drive
  • Golden Galleon - 4 min drive
  • The Cross Keys - 4 min drive
  • White Hart Inn - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spinney’s Boathouse, Thorpeness – On The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracey E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
We really enjoyed our stay in the Boathouse. It was very well presented, and in a lovely location with a gate directly onto the beach. Communication with the host was excellent and the whole process from start to finish was extremely easy. The view of the sea is fantastic, however this can only be seen from the downstairs bedroom and bathroom. .The weather was still chilly when we visited, so we spent time in the living space, which due to the boathouse's orientation, looks out onto the drive. Three of us visited, accompanied by two dogs. There is sleeping for 6, however the living space is small and will be a squeeze for six. The steep stairs and painted floorboards were difficult for the Larger dog to negotiate. The boathouse sits within the grounds of the main house with only an 'imagined' division of outdoor boundaries. This made it impossible to contain our well behaved dogs, or prevent them from exploring next doors deck or front garden. Overall however we would recommend this property for its location, decor and cosy feel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Donna Hostler

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