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The Old Custom House - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2
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Aldeburgh, Suffolk
- Moot Hall10 min walk
- Aldeburgh Golf Club4 min drive
- Thorpeness Golf Club7 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
The Old Custom House - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Key Features
Ideal town location and close to all amenities A few minutes' walk to Aldeburgh beach Ideal for romantic getaways for couples 1 bedroom and 1 shower room TV, DVD, Wi-Fi
Description
This beautiful romantic cottage is in a prime position on Aldeburgh High Street located just a minutes' walk to Aldeburgh beach, shops and restaurants. This iconic and charming property is believed to be one of the oldest in Aldeburgh and is thought to date back to the 18th century. The property has distinctive and unusual stone steps leading to a high level front door – the possible entrance for the Custom office – with storage below, perhaps for contraband. The cottage has been tastefully modernised to make it perfect for couples looking for a getaway to explore the beautiful Suffolk coastline.
Two storey accommodation
Ground Floor
Open Plan Kitchen/Sitting Room/Dining Area:
Kitchen: Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave. The property does not have a washing machine but we can provide a linen service free of charge to our guests.
Sitting Room/Dining Room: Modern and light sitting room with flat screen TV, log burning flame effect electric stove, dining table can seat four.
First Floor
Master bedroom: King bed
Shower room: Washbasin, shower
WC: WC, washbasin
Facilities
Gas central heating and electricity included in the rental Free Wi-FiAdditional Information
Cot available for a small hire charge, request on booking No pets permitted No smoking propertySTAR RATING – 4 STAR
Distance to beach – 50 yardsNearest Supermarket – 350 yardsNearest Pub/Restaurant – 100 yardsNearest Train Station – 8 milesNearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport
Ideal town location and close to all amenities A few minutes' walk to Aldeburgh beach Ideal for romantic getaways for couples 1 bedroom and 1 shower room TV, DVD, Wi-Fi
Description
This beautiful romantic cottage is in a prime position on Aldeburgh High Street located just a minutes' walk to Aldeburgh beach, shops and restaurants. This iconic and charming property is believed to be one of the oldest in Aldeburgh and is thought to date back to the 18th century. The property has distinctive and unusual stone steps leading to a high level front door – the possible entrance for the Custom office – with storage below, perhaps for contraband. The cottage has been tastefully modernised to make it perfect for couples looking for a getaway to explore the beautiful Suffolk coastline.
Two storey accommodation
Ground Floor
Open Plan Kitchen/Sitting Room/Dining Area:
Kitchen: Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave. The property does not have a washing machine but we can provide a linen service free of charge to our guests.
Sitting Room/Dining Room: Modern and light sitting room with flat screen TV, log burning flame effect electric stove, dining table can seat four.
First Floor
Master bedroom: King bed
Shower room: Washbasin, shower
WC: WC, washbasin
Facilities
Gas central heating and electricity included in the rental Free Wi-FiAdditional Information
Cot available for a small hire charge, request on booking No pets permitted No smoking propertySTAR RATING – 4 STAR
Distance to beach – 50 yardsNearest Supermarket – 350 yardsNearest Pub/Restaurant – 100 yardsNearest Train Station – 8 milesNearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport
Property manager
Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages
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Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Aldeburgh
Aldeburgh is home to this apartment. 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. Easton Farm Park and Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.

Aldeburgh, Suffolk
What's nearby
- Moot Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Aldeburgh Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Thorpeness Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
- Snape Maltings - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
- RSPB Minsmere - 20 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Golden Galleon - 4 min walk
- The Cross Keys - 6 min walk
- Two Magpies Bakery - 2 min walk
- White Hart Inn - 1 min walk
- The Kitchen - 4 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Warren B.
7 May 2019
Perfect for two
Warren B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Anthony P.
5 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Old Customs House - Aldeburgh
Anthony P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Old Customs House
Susan H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul W.
29 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 days in Aldeburgh
Paul W.
10/10 Excellent
Sarah G.
7 November 2018
Lovely house
Sarah G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
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