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Pelican Cottage, Aldeburgh

Entire home/flat
4 guests
2 bedrooms
2 beds
2 baths
This holiday home is situated in the heart of picturesque Aldeburgh with the beach across the road and all the independent shops, eateries, art galleries, fish huts and iconic cinema on the doorstep – ideal for a traditional seaside holiday or relaxing weekend break exploring the Suffolk Coast!

The space

You’re welcomed into the hallway with the living room to your left, kitchen to your right, carpeted stairs rising to the first floor ahead of you and the bathroom tucked behind the stairs. There’s space for footwear and some hooks in the hall too.

KITCHEN
This well-equipped kitchen has an electric oven with a four-ring hob and extractor, an under counter fridge with ice compartment, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, kettle, and a toaster. There’s a table and four chairs and the stable door opens into the courtyard - easy to dine alfresco in the warmer months.

LIVING ROOM
The cosy living room has a a wood burner to keep you warm in the winter months and a stable door from the kitchen/breakfast room to the fully enclosed garden, making it ideal in the summer for the children to play outside. Light floods into this large living room through the bay window, making it a great place to relax in at any time the year with a wood burner to keep you cosy on dark nights. A generous sofa runs along one wall and there’s a couple of extra chairs, a coffee table, a TV on a corner cabinet, and bookcase well stacked with reading material and a couple of games for you to choose from.

BATHROOM
Incredibly well designed to maximise the space, you’ll find a bath with hand held shower (no shower screen please take care), a wash basin, WC and heated towel rail (towels will be provided).

FIRST FLOOR
Steep carpeted stairs rise to a half landing and on to the first floor with doors to both bedrooms. There’s a handrail all the way.

MAIN SUITE
The king size bed takes pride of place between bedside cabinets in this bright bedroom which has storage in a chest of drawers and hooks behind the door.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Neatly tucked behind a sliding pocket door, the corner shower cubicle has a hand-held shower on an adjustable pole, a wash basin, a WC, and a heated towel rail.

BACK BEDROOM
An equally bright bedroom sitting quietly at the back of the house with a super king size zip and link bed so you can choose a twin configuration if you prefer (be sure to let us know your preference in advance to avoid any additional charges for linen). You can unpack and settle in as the wardrobe has hanging and shelving and there are bedside drawers, as well as a little shelf, mirror and chair to use for hair drying and make up.

OUTSIDE
The fully enclosed courtyard garden is a great asset; safe for children, primarily gravelled with a wooden deck furnished with a table and chairs to you can eat outside, and there’s a gate to West Lane at the side so you can wheel bikes in if you wish; plus there's a clothes dryer waiting for your beach gear! West Lane runs from the High Street up a flight of steps to The Terrace where there's unrestricted parking. The garden gate and wall on West Lane are high so people can't see over but it's not possible to lock the gate from the inside as neighbours have access too.

You can park outside the cottage for two hours during the day which makes it easy to offload, and it's unrestricted at night.


Amenities

Bathtub Bathtub Bed linens Bed linens Carbon monoxide detector Carbon monoxide detector Cooking basics Cooking basics Dishes and silverware Dishes and silverware Dishwasher Dishwasher Essentials Essentials Fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher Indoor fireplace First aid kit First aid kit Garden or backyard Hair dryer Hair dryer Hangers Hangers Heating Heating High chair Hot water Hot water Iron Iron Kitchen Kitchen Long term stays allowed Microwave Microwave Oven Oven Pack ’n Play/travel crib Private entrance Refrigerator Refrigerator Room-darkening shades Smoke detector Smoke detector Stove Stove TV TV Washer Washer Wireless Internet Wireless Internet Dedicated Workspace

Reviews

4.8
47 reviews
Accuracy
4.7
Clean
4.5
Communication
4.8
Location
4.5
Value
4.4

Tania
Tania, September 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

Great spot, lovely house, shame no basics like tea and sugar. Nice garden for coffee, Stairs very steep as described but narrow foot treads which makes it trickier, a hand rail on the wall would have helped a lot. Carpet in second bedroom coming up at the door which was a bit of a trip hazard. Window in front bedroom wouldn’t open making it rather warm. Really nice spot and house, just be aware of above.

Emily
Emily, September 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

The house is tastefully decorated and clutter free. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. Having an ensuite bathroom meant we could avoid going down the steep stairs at night. The house is well located on the high street, very close to the lovely shops and the sea. It was easy to find alternative parking once we had unloaded the car. You can hear a hum from the fish and chip shop but it closes early. There is some noise from cars and people on the high street in the front bedroom but I am used to wearing ear plugs so it didn't bother me. The back bedroom is quieter. All in all, highly recommended.

Dan
Dan, April 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

Great stay. Lovely location.

Kate
Kate, April 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

We had a fabulous stay at pelican cottage. The best thing about the cottage is its central location, right on the high street walkable to the beach and all shops/pubs! The house is clean and the beds are very comfy. I would mention the staircase is very steep, for kids and people with mobility issues this could be tricky! Also the pressure/temp of the upstairs shower is affected when the downstairs shower is on. Apart from that, no complaints would definitely recommend!

Marc
Marc, April 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

Fabulous stay, great hosts!

Paula
Paula, April 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

Delightful two bedroom cottage ideally located in the centre of town. Had everything that we needed.

Ruth
Ruth, March 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

A lovely place to stay in the heart of Aldeburgh. We would definitely stay there again.

Lydia
Lydia, March 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

Beautiful accommodation, amazing location. Lovely and clean!

Alice
Alice, January 2026 4.0 • Airbnb

Clean and comfortable cottage in a great location. Could do with a few repairs - things a bit scruffy but clean. I.e shower doors and bathroom skirting etc

Angie
Angie, January 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

Great location within easy walking distance of the high street shops & the seafront. It met our requirement of 2 equal sized bedrooms. The front bedroom had an ensuite shower & toilet. Clothes were hung on the back of the door as there was no wardrobe. The back bedroom occupier used the downstairs bathroom. We were pleased to find 2 decorated Christmas trees, a bottle of prosecco & a box of mince pies on our arrival. The heating was pre-set at a very comfortable level. There was a good range of glasses, crockery & ovenware. We enjoyed our stay & would re-book.


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