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Wish you were here
from Coastal Guide 2020
Wish you were here! Winter hibernation may have been extended this year, but there are some lovely holiday properties ready to offer the warmest of welcomes when it’s safe to travel once more...
Claim your place at the captain’s table with a stay at Admiralty Lodge, one of an exclusive development of properties on the promenade leading to Shotley Marina at the mouth of the River Stour. Offering panoramic views across the river to Harwich, Felixstowe and beyond, this three-bedroomed holiday home was constructed last year and offers every modern convenience, including underfloor heating and triple glazing. Each of the double bedrooms has views worth waking up for, while a small enclosed shingle garden leads to a private garden and boat slip on to the Stour – there’s off-street parking for two cars and boat trailers on site, plus two visitor spaces close by. Two large balconies accessed from the lounge give far-reaching estuary views, and if you tire of watching the water, WiFi, Sky TV and BT Sport offer further entertainment options. Pets are not allowed, but a self-contained apartment at ground floor level provides additional accommodation for two more guests – enquire at the time of booking if you’d like to make use of this. •www.suffolk-secrets.co.uk
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An unrivalled position and spectacular sea views all come as part of the package at 3 Centre Cliff (above and right), which has to be one of Southwold’s most prestigious properties. Ideal for gatherings of family and friends, this impressive holiday home has five dreamy bedrooms, three bathrooms and a showroom-standard kitchen. There’s a lot of ‘outside’ here too – a large, lawned front garden leads directly onto the seafront path... it’s just a few steps along here to the famous Sailor’s Reading Room and the
mustn’t-miss Lord Nelson inn (known as ‘The Nelly’ to locals, in case you want to blend in!). Head in the other direction and you’ll find the famous Gun Hill; below this path there’s nothing but sea and sand, plus an always-changing view of the North Sea and its shipping traffic. Off-street parking for two cars is a real prize in such a location, and to make sure that none of the family has to miss out on the holiday fun, one well-behaved dog is welcome to holiday here too. •www.sosouthwold.co.uk
Enjoy a break at the heart of the Broads boating community with a holiday in Marina Outlook, a modern first-floor apartment overlooking the boats at Horning Marina (left). One of the joys of this two-bedroomed property is a covered balcony where guests can watch the world go by, while views to the Bure are enjoyed from every room inside. There’s a good pub on the river nearby and restaurants within walking distance, plus designated parking for one car. If you’d like to get out on the water yourself, day boat hire is available direct from the owner – it’s a great way to explore the Broads National Park – while the coastal stretch between Sea Palling and Winterton-on-Sea is a comfortable drive away and offers wide stretches of sandy beaches, often unpopulated. •www.norfolkcottages.co.uk
Wild and wonderful Shingle Street is the location for the lovely 6 Coastguard Cottages, a traditional dwelling furnished and decorated in artisan style. Four guests sleep in comfort here and for those who still have energy to burn after walks on the beach, use of the nearby tennis court is included in your holiday price. •www.suffolkcottageholidays.com
Brighton Marina is one of the South Coast’s most upmarket holiday locations... and if you can’t be there on a boat, the next best thing is to be looking at the boats there! Two-bedroomed Orion (below) is a top-floor apartment with a private balcony offering views over the marina and beyond, while close by a boardwalk leads to restaurants, shops, a gym, cinema and casino. Furnished to a high standard and equipped with an array of must-have electronics including a Smart TV plus Xbox and Playstation gaming consoles, along with some ‘old school’ fun courtesy of aa games table that offers air hockey, table football and billiards for friendly competition. This wheelchair-accessible property also comes with underground parking, unlimited fibre optic WiFi and charging facilities for an electric car. www.kentandsussexcottages.co.uk
A self-catering escape like no other, The Pavilion sits in a secluded part of Orford, next to the local sailing club on the banks of the River Alde. Coastal cool interiors are flooded with light thanks to bi-folding doors opening onto a large balcony, and there’s space to sleep up to ten for the ultimate in big group getaways. Five acres of grounds tended by a professional gardener include a heated outdoor swimming pool complete with its own changing room, and there’s a private tennis court too. •www.suffolk-secrets.co.uk
One of Walberswick’s most-loved landmarks, Top Deck (above) is a first floor, split-level apartment with wonderful views across the Blackshore to Southwold. Accommodating four people in two bedrooms, this oasis of calm is just minutes from the beach and a short stroll from the famous rowing boat ferry that crosses the River Blyth. •www.sosouthwold.co.uk
Don’t be fooled by the unassuming facade of 13 East Cliff – this pretty cottage has spectacular sea views and interiors filled with colourful, skilfully-curated eccentricity. A quirky snug and sleeping area in the basement (left) complements the two double-bedded rooms upstairs, and steps just across the road lead to the seafront promenade that’s lined with Southwold’s iconic beach huts. •www.sosouthwold.co.uk
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