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Meare House - sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

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Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

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Thorpeness, Suffolk
  • Place, Thorpeness Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Aldeburgh Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, RSPB Minsmere
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

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About this property

Meare House - sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

Key Features
Large holiday house close to Thorpeness Meare Three minutes' walk to Thorpeness beach 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms TV, DVD, Wi-Fi Enclosed private garden with patio furniture and BBQ
Description
This large oak beamed, pet friendly four-bedroom cottage overlooks Thorpeness Meare and is just a few minutes' walk to Thorpeness beach. Close to all village amenities this beautiful self-catering cottage boasts four bathrooms, spacious living areas and a large enclosed rear garden. Furnished and equipped to a high standard, Meare House is just two miles from Aldeburgh, Suffolk and makes an ideal holiday cottage for a family celebration or a weekend break with friends.
Two storey accommodation
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Dining Room: Dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, oven, hob, fridge/freezer, access to rear garden
Sitting Room: Large sitting room over-looking the rear garden, log burner, 40″ flat screen TV, Sonos sound system, DVD player, Wi-Fi

Snug: Settees and TV
Ground Floor Bedroom: Double en-suite with shower, WC, washbasin
First Floor
Master Suite: King size bed, free standing bath, WC, washbasin
Master Bedroom: Double bed, en-suite shower, WC, washbasin
Family Bedroom: Twin bed plus double divan bed
Bathroom 4: Shower over bath, WC, washbasin
External features
Enclosed rear garden with patio furniture BBQFacilities
Gas central heating and electricity costs are included in the rental Free Wi-Fi Parking available for 4 carsAdditional Information
Pet friendly – owner requests that pets are restricted to using the kitchen/dining area No smoking inside the property Cots and high chairs available for a small hire charge, request on bookingDistance to beach – 200 yardsNearest Supermarket – 2.5 MilesNearest Pub/Restaurant – 100 yardsNearest Train Station – 5 milesNearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport

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Amenities

Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 apartment. Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and Long Shop Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include RSPB Minsmere and Easton Farm Park.
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Thorpeness, Suffolk

What's nearby

  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moot Hall - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Snape Maltings - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 18 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station - 17 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ive's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Meare House - sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Meare House - sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms?

As of 27 September 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Meare House - sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms on 10 October 2025 start from NZ$3,912.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Meare House - sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Meare House - sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Meare House - sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Situated in Leiston, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and Thorpeness Golf Club. Moot Hall and Suffolk Coast and Heaths are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent location with very comfortable accommodation.

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SUPERB LARGE HOUSE

Spacious comfy well equipped and maintained property in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location for the Meare

Great communication from property managers all along even up to the day we arrived - advising us unfortunately the dishwasher had broken and an engineer had looked at it but it wasn’t able to be fixed! However “they were onto it immediately”. We therefore thought we may be without a dishwasher for a few days as it was a bank holiday weekend (we’d booked a week) but we heard no more from them. We were surprised- a courtesy call would have been nice. However the novelty of washing up for 7 people morning noon and night (eating in the majority of the time) soon wore off! A property costing as much as this I would have expected general maintenance to be carried out. Downstairs alone 6 bulbs were out of action (one above the sink in the kitchen!) and the toaster only heated 2 slices of bread (4 slicer!). The gate leading from the garden to the Meare was hanging off it’s hinges so after the first use we didn’t use it again for fear of breaking it totally. The garden furniture was pretty cheap and miss matched (black, scrubby white etc. The house is right by the road leading into Thorpeness and then on into Aldeburgh. Great location however pretty noisy with traffic! We were also unlucky in that a stag party were renting a house opposite and partied into the night! Not this property’s fault obviously but be aware other rental properties are all around and you can be unlucky!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clive H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the Sun

We had a great time in Thorpeness where, it seems, the sun always shine! The house is good but could use a bigger sign as we couldn't find it and had to ring to ask; another TV would curtail channel-related spats. The location is great for exploring the nearby coast -- Orford Ness is amazing!

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Meare House

This property is in a lovely position in Thorpeness and we were very lucky with the weather. The Dolphin pub is well worth a visit and we had a lovely meal at the golf club. Having read all of the reviews we were slightly disappointed with the interior of the house feeling that it needed just a bit of an update. As there were 8 adults in our party there was not enough seating in the lounge for all of us to sit comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

mitch m.

brilliant sized house that made a stay for 8 adults a breeze.

a very large modern house with great character, with easy access to all the local sites. local pub the dolphin knows how to treat customers, as well as the thorpness kitchen, spot on.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Absolutely perfect

We stayed at Meare House with friends, 4 adults and 5 children. We had an absolutely fantastic time. The property is outstanding with fantastic furnishings and everything we could possibly need. There was enough room for all of us without feeling like we were under each other's feet. Compared to other properties we have rented everything about it was magnificent and grand, especially the roll top bath in the main bedroom! As for location, that was also perfect. Lovely views, fantastic coffee shop with great cakes just across the road and a lovely walk into Aldeburgh if you fancy it. Boats on the lake and a horse and carriage ride for the children, along with ice creams and then a lovely enclosed garden to run around in, they couldn't ask for more. We will definitely be going back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annual Family break

Beautiful house and position. Went with whole family - 3 families - grandparents 2 children with partners and 3 grandchildren ( + 2 dogs). Layout perfect for everyone. Gates to keep dogs away from most rooms. Only comments - in room with wet room attached - needs a bed side table for convenience of book, glasses and clock. Hanging space would also make the room more comfortable. Furnishings and kitchen resources excellent. We all loved the stay. Position is perfect near to the beach for walks and very good local pub. Family birthday while we were there and took advantage of the pub for a family meal - accommodated both children/baby and dogs., Would recommend to any one. thank you for a lovely stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

Lovely place, well equipped

Perfect for dogs and kids, brilliant gates for kitchen and we'll equipped with lots of toys and cutlery/plates etc for kids. Lovely house with great size rooms and very warm. Brilliant location and lovely nearby pub selling very lovely food. Only slight niggle is the kitchen handles were a bit sharp and slightly cut myself on it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Trudi W.

Fantastic Meare House

My partner and I&our 2 7 month old dogs have recently returned from a perfect weeks stay at Meare House, overlooking Meare Lake in Thorpeness on the Suffolk Coast. What a beautiful holiday home!Easy to find, perfectly located in the centre of the village overlooking the beautiful lake with the beach just a few minutes walk away. We were delayed in arriving but with keys left in the keysafe we were able to relax and help ourselves to settle in. The house was clean and warm and is bathed with light nearly all day and we found everything we needed had been thought of and was easy to find and use (i.e Heating, TV, appliances etc). Although we were only 2 adults and 2 dogs we had friends from Suffolk for the day on the Sunday and the house was amply large enough and the garden furniture well used to host guests with ease and we had parents in law visit also for 2 nights and so the extra beds and baths were again put to use and a real bonus. The showers especially were great, v powerful and easy to use. And the bed in the master bed is super comfy and hard to leave but the suinshine we were blessed with adn the sound of the sea coming in thru the windows made us get up and out earlier than usual!! The dogs had a brilliant time&the baby gates that enable them to be econfined to the kitchen overnight without them feeling shut away were a great benefit to us.The garden is all secure&shielded well from passers by to be able to enjoy having the dogs (and us) outside for much of the day when we were not out exploring the many lovely walks - inc the beach walk to Aldeburgh and back (about 4.5miles) and many more routes to be found out and about. Cannot recommend this highly enough.

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