Entire home/flat 
4 guests 
2 bedrooms 
3 beds 
1 baths The space
The village itself is a five-minute drive from Bawdsey, an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Deben Peninsula with a small, sandy beach with access across the mouth of the River Deben to Felixstowe Ferry via the foot ferry. There is a fantastic, local pub called The Swan just a minute's walk from the property which is well worth a visit one evening to enjoy a drink or meal.
Shingle Street is a 10-minute drive and the hamlet of Ramsholt, with its famous pub, The Ramsholt Arms that overlooks the river, is only five minutes away. The beautiful market town of Woodbridge is just under a 20-minute drive away where there is a wide variety of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs as well as a cinema, train station and scenic walks along the River Deben.
The cottage has been comfortably furnished with a cosy open-plan living and dining room at the front of the property that leads into a well-equipped kitchen at the rear with access out into the back garden. There is a family bathroom located downstairs next to the kitchen with a shower bath, wash basin and WC.
Upstairs there are two fantastic bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and dressing table, and the second one with two singles which can be made into a double if required, a chest of drawers and bedside tables.
Ground Floor:
Living / dining room with two seater sofa, dining table, two armchairs, coffee table, smart TV, board games and books
Well-equipped kitchen with oven, kettle, toaster, microwave and washing machine
Family bathroom with shower bath, wash basin and WC
First Floor:
King size bedroom with dressing table, bedside tables and a chest of drawers
Twin bedroom with two single beds that can be made up as a double if required, a chest of drawers and bedside tables
Outside:
Lawned back garden with patio area and outdoor furniture
Please note this property has low door frames and a step down into the property when first accessing and a step up into the main bedroom.
Amenities
Bed linens
Cooking basics
Dishes and silverware
Garden or backyard
Hair dryer
Hangers
Heating
Hot water
Kitchen
Microwave
Private entrance
Refrigerator
Shampoo
Smoke detector
Stove
TV
Washer
Wireless Internet
Free parking on the street
Dedicated Workspace
Essentials
Iron
Carbon monoxide detector
Reviews
Juno, July 2026 • Airbnb
We had a wonderful stay in Suffolk. The cottage is cute, cosy, and spotlessly clean, making it a perfect place to relax. We especially loved the lovely walking trail down to the beach, which was such a highlight of our stay. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with throughout. The welcome apple juice and biscuits were a thoughtful touch and absolutely delicious! We’d happily stay here again and would definitely recommend it to others looking for a peaceful getaway.
Niamh, May 2026 • Airbnb
We had a lovely weekend stay in Alderton. The property was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing break. The garden was beautiful. The location is ideal, with an easy walk to the local pub, Swan Inn, where we had a fantastic evening of drinks and games with Kevin the owner of the pub and the very welcoming locals. It really added to the charm of the trip. We took a short drive over to Bawdsey for a beautiful coastal walk, followed by dinner at The Ramsholt Arms, we had great food and stunning views over the river. There’s a well-stocked local shop just a couple of minutes’ walk away, which was really convenient for picking up essentials. All in all, a wonderful stay in a great location. We’d happily return!
Daniel, March 2026 • Airbnb
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The place was nice and clean and the area is so nice and quiet. We enjoy spending time in the area and will be looking to stay with them again
Andrew, January 2026 • Airbnb
Small but cosy accommodation. Location itself is fairly modest, but only a few minutes drive to some good pubs and exhilarating walks. The nearest pub is only a few steps away, although we didn’t go in this one. Was nice to see a small village shop, although again we didn’t have cause to pop in. The place was warm when we arrived, although the pullswitch for the bathroom radiator was broken….and the bathroom was very cold. Kitchen was compact and fine, although would have been handy to have a few more serving utensils and a couple of oven trays. As I was cooking Christmas dinner I had the foresight to bring a few kitchen bits of my own…so was ok. Knives were good quality but could have done with sharpening. Cooker was good. Bed was comfortable and nicely made up. Games cupboard was good as we had forgotten to bring any. I had to lean out of the bedroom window to break bits off of a tree that was scrapping and tapping agains the window in the winds. An enjoyable stay!
Edwina, September 2025 • Airbnb
Perfect bolt- hole (all year around) to come back to after a day on the coast or the marshes, walking, bird watching or looking for fossils.
Wayne, September 2025 • Airbnb
This is the second time we have stayed in this cottage and it was just how we remembered it. It's a bit off the beaten track, but if you like peace and quiet then it's perfect for you. We would recommend, but nothing is within walking distance, so a vehicle is a must!
Corinna, August 2025 • Airbnb
A very lovely, well presented cottage which had all amenities needed for a short stay. Comfy beds with nice linen. Very clean and tidy. Good location to tour the area. However, the property is on a very busy main road which meant we couldn't open the windows to the front due to excessive noise. Bedrooms could do with blackout blinds as they were very bright from 5am. The garden was perfect for our dogs but extremely overgrown and needs cutting back. The biggest issue was the very low door frames which for any guest over about 5' 10" meant having to be constantly aware even though there were nice signs advising you to duck. The listing really should have mentioned this, likewise the steep step down into the property and the high step up into the main bedroom. The listing really should be updated to show the pubs true opening hours and lack of food, something mentioned in previous feedback from 2022! Overall, I would recommend this property as long as people are aware of the above.
H, July 2025 • Airbnb
Thanks for a lovely stay
Angela, May 2025 • Airbnb
This is a charming cottage, very dog friendly perfect for driving to the local forest and Shingle Street as well as near the Ramsholt Arms!
Jo, September 2026 4.0 • Airbnb
The cottage was ideal for 3 adults and one small dog. It was very clean and comfortable and the beds were super comfy. The location was a little limiting as the pub in the village did not serve food so would have been ideal if it had, but we knew this before travelling, so a car is essential. It was close to Woodbridge so ideal and we also visited Framlingham and its castle which was pure joy. All in all a good stay, however the small garden needed a good pruning as the foliage took over, making the grass area very small! Beyond the hosts control, the tractors rumbled passed from early morning to late into evening with no observation of the 30mph speed limit, making it quite noisy, fortunately the 3rd adult in our party was a heavy sleeper! This didnt spoil our break but not good if you are a light sleeper.