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The Avocet

Sizewell, near Leiston, Suffolk
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Stunning cliff-top location, just minutes from the beach
  • Charming accommodation with a cosy wood burner for chilly days
  • Ideal for a couple seeking a restful and reviving break by the Suffolk coast

Property code: OC-GDNF

With easy access to walkies on the coast path and the beach, this inclusive apartment is elegant and comfortable, a perfect getaway for two people and a furry friend. Located just outside Thorpeness, it’s in a great position for exploring Suffolk’s captivating Heritage Coast.

Find a warm welcome in this handsome apartment, which is accessed via a ramp with a handrail and has wide doorways and low thresholds throughout. Its attractive, open-plan living space is bright and airy, and features a kitchen area with low-mounted appliances and a foldaway table. The lounge area boasts a sofa and two upright armchairs, a wood burner for cosy nights in and a TV, with a spacious, farmhouse-style dining table adjacent. In the super-king-size bedroom, which can be converted to a twin on request, pastel tones create a calming atmosphere for a good night’s sleep. The generously sized en-suite bathroom has a bath, a wet room-style shower, as well as grab rails. Outside, relax with a glass of wine in the west-facing, enclosed garden, which has a lawn and bench seating. Heading outside, the enclosed, west-facing garden is mostly lawn – perfect for happy hounds who love to chase their tails – with bench seating on which you can while away a summer’s evening.

Part of the site at Wardens Trust, providing holiday facilities for children and adults with disabilities, the apartment is set on the cliffs, 1.5 miles north of Thorpeness. A private access path leads straight down to the long, shingle beach, a wonderful spot for enjoying the salty air. Take the coast path to Thorpeness, a holiday resort full of mock-Tudor houses and, along the way, look out for seals, porpoises and dolphins in the North Sea, and rare birds wheeling overhead. For excellent fish and chips, head into the timeless seaside town of Aldeburgh, 4 miles, where you can explore the Georgian high street full of intriguing shops and art galleries.

  • 1 super-king-size zip-and-link bedroom (can be arranged as a twin on request)
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, wet-room-style shower and WC – includes a bath hoist and grab rails
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer
  • Wood burner
  • TV with Freeview, DVD and CD player
  • Enclosed garden with lawn and bench seating
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Beach 100 metres
  • Pub 1 mile
  • Shop 2.5 miles
  • Additional mobility equipment including riser chairs, a wheelchair, commode and a single variable height profiling bed can be hired on request at the time of booking
  • This property adjoins Wardens Hall, a centre which is used for group activities for young and elderly people – from time to time some noise may travel
  • Dogs: Dogs are welcome but please do not allow them on the furniture or beds and please clean up any dog mess. 
  • Private access to beach, not accessible for wheelchair uses but can be accessed by road. 
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tracy Marriott

This property is personally managed by Tracy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Barbara 9th April 2026

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Lovely small cottage. Idea for anyone with mobility issues as all on the level, and plenty of space for a wheelchair. Bed extremely comfortable. Garden secure and totally enclosed so ideal for our dog. Minutes walk to beach, lots of easy walks with the woods as most are on one level. Plenty of bird spotting in the area, situated in a very quite pRead moreosition. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 19th April 2025

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don't change anything . its perfect

Reviewed by Richard 21st October 2024

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Reviewed by Shelley 12th September 2024

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Comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a quiet location, when no events in the attached Wardens Trust.

Reviewed by Alan 31st July 2024

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Reviewed by Georgina 7th July 2024

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The accommodation is one of the cleanest holiday properties we have stayed at also just one thing no electric socket in bathroom we give you 10-10 we will Return

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.