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Clayesmead - A large lake view house in Thorpeness - sleeps 19 guests
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10 bedrooms 5 bathrooms Sleeps 19 1 sq m
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Thorpeness
- Thorpeness Golf Club4 min walk
- Aldeburgh Golf Club7 min drive
- RSPB Minsmere18 min drive
Rooms & beds
10 bedrooms (sleeps 19)
5 bathrooms
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Bathroom #2
Bathroom #3
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Clayesmead - A large lake view house in Thorpeness - sleeps 19 guests
Clayesmead - A large lake view house in Thorpeness - sleeps 19 guests in 10 bedrooms - Dog friendly house - Lake access with private jetty
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, Clayesmead 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 Clayesmead
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
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, Clayesmead 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 Clayesmead
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
Property manager
Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages
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English, Italian, Spanish
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Pet-friendly
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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
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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
About the area
Leiston
Leiston is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Southwold Beach and Suffolk Coast and Heaths, while Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and Long Shop Museum are cultural highlights. RSPB Minsmere and Easton Farm Park are also worth visiting.

Thorpeness
What's nearby
- Thorpeness Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Moot Hall - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- Aldeburgh Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Snape Maltings - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
- RSPB Minsmere - 18 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sizewell Beach Cafe - 9 min drive
- Golden Galleon - 4 min drive
- The Cross Keys - 4 min drive
- Two Magpies Bakery - 4 min drive
- White Hart Inn - 4 min drive
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