Your pet deserves a lovely holiday too, and this roomy bungalow with a large, enclosed garden and wonderful doggy walks nearby, fits the bill. The detached property is set in the peaceful village of Aldringham and sleeps four guests, as well as one canine companion. Ideal for families or couples, it is 3 miles from historic Aldeburgh with its shops, cultural attractions and dog-friendly pubs. The beach and remarkable village of Thorpeness are within 2 miles.
A large, light-filled conservatory is the hub of this welcoming property. Leading off the dining room and overlooking the mature rear garden, it offers a cosy space for games or tail waggers to enjoy a nap. The homely interior includes fine mid-century furniture, and there is comfortable seating in the sitting room. There are two bedrooms, a double and a twin, plus a study which can double as a third bedroom. Greenery and fencing enclose a large lawn in the garden, with a picnic table on the patio and a pretty seating nook sheltered by honeysuckle.
Watch the waves on Aldeburgh beach from your perch on a giant seashell sculpture. Visitors are encouraged to sit on The Scallop, a controversial artwork celebrating the life of the village’s most famous son, Benjamin Britten. Restrictions apply on the beach from May to September, but you can take your four-legged friends on lovely coastal walks, such as the circular path from Aldeburgh to Thorpeness along a former railway line. Thorpeness, a former hamlet transformed more than a century ago into a fantasy holiday village, has a huge artificial lake (The Meare), dotted with small, artificial islands. Well behaved pups can join you on a boat trip around this fairy-tale setting.