Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms

Leiston, Suffolk
$797 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Key Features
Views overlooking The Meare Only a short walk to Thorpeness beach Close to a traditional pub, tearooms and Thorpeness Golf Club 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms TV, DVD, Wi-Fi Enclosed garden with lake views, patio furniture and BBQ Dog friendly Membership of Thorpeness Country Club with free use of the tennis courts 20% discount on green fees at Thorpeness Golf Club
Description

Situated in one of the most stunning locations overlooking Thorpeness Meare, this spacious andtraditional cottage is located in the heart of the village and is just a stone's throw from the beach. Very close to the famous Dolphin Inn, Thorpeness Golf Club and Meare and just two miles from Aldeburgh, this house has an enviable location boasting lovely views over the boating lake.

This pet friendly house features six bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a spacious living area which offers plenty of comfortable seating – a perfect space for family and friends to get together. The front garden enjoys stunning views of the Meare and is perfect for relaxing.

Sanctuary House is an ideal base for guests wishing to enjoy a memorable holiday on the Suffolk Coast and the glorious location makes this a very special property for families looking for a relaxing getaway.

Rental of Sanctuary House includes membership of Thorpeness Country Club (excluding summer high season and the summer programme) and 20% discount on green fees at Thorpeness Golf Club

Two storey accommodation

Ground Floor

Kitchen: Four ring gas hob/oven with in-built microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer

Utility Room: Drinks fridge and washing machine. Small wet room

Sitting Room: Comfortable seating with views over the front garden and Meare beyond, wood burning stove, TV, DVD, wi-fi

Dining Room: Large table and chairs with windows offering views over the front garden and Meare beyond

Wet Room: Shower

Cloakroom: Washbasin and WC

Bedroom 4 – Bittern: Super king bed (can be twinned). Office desk with a chair (can be used as office space)

En Suite: Shower cubicle, WC and washbasin

Bedroom 5 – Cygnet: Bunk beds

First Floor

Bedroom 1 – Osprey: Super king bed (can be twinned) offering beautiful views over the Meare

En Suite: Shower cubicle, WC and washbasin

Cloakroom: WC and washbasin

Bedroom 2 – Heron: Super king bed (can be twinned) offering beautiful views over the Meare, washbasin

Bedroom 3 – Egret: Super king bed (can be twinned)

Family Bathroom: Bath with overhead shower and washbasin

Bedroom 6: Single bed

External features
Enclosed garden overlooking the Meare at the front of the property with garden furniture and BBQ
Facilities
Gas central heating and electricity included in the rental Free Wi-Fi Off road parking at the rear of the property
Additional Information
Cots and high chairs available for a small hire charge, request on booking Pet friendly No smoking property
Distance to beach – 300 yards
Nearest Supermarket – 2 miles
Nearest Pub/Restaurant – 60 yards
Nearest Train Station – 5 miles
Nearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport
1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Italian Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Frances L.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Comfortable, unspoilt cottage in fantastic position overlooking the Meare. Perfect for our growing family of 6 grandchildren aged 6 and under. Thank you.

  • Roger P.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2023

    Stayed Sep 22, 2023

    Lovely weekend with the children

  • celia b.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2023

    Stayed Aug 26, 2023

    I think the words, shabby chic apply here. Although nothing too shabby, the fabrics in the blinds are lovely, I think its the wood floors that give it this look. The berooms are lovely and comfortable, although the electric shower in the downstairs suite was a bit poor on power. The lounge accommodated our family group of 7 well, with comfy chairs and settee. The garden is small, just adequate for older children really, theres a drop and a wall, which might make it difficult for toddlers, but nice views over village green and boating lake. Its in a good position for activities beach, boating and mini golf. Kitchen is well equipped. Our stay here worked very well.

  • Annette P.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2023

    Stayed Jun 30, 2023

    Perfect location. Great access to the lake, easy walk to the beach and golf club (for mini golf). Enclosed garden was perfect for the children.

  • Toni T.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2022

    Stayed Oct 7, 2022

    Perfect location, nice views from most of the bedrooms. Character features. Good bathrooms. Oven quite small if cooking for a large group, but we would stay again.

  • Jane M.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2022

    Stayed Jun 10, 2022

    Had a lovely couple of days with friends to celebrate our 50th birthdays. The sanctuary was perfect for what we needed. Very clean and comfortable, plenty of room for us all. We were very lucky with the weather so enjoyed sitting in the garden looking at the lovely view over the Meare. Dolphin inn was a handy few minutes walk and we enjoyed walking around the village. The beach is a very short walk and we had a lovely walk along the coast to Aldeburgh.

  • Eileen T.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2022

    Stayed Jan 25, 2022

    We loved this property it was close to family so easy for everyone to come over and spend some time with us. The house was perfect everything we could have needed was included. Hope to go back someday

  • Heather M.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2021

    Stayed Nov 26, 2021

    We had a fabulous stay at The Sanctuary. We went with our family for a few days relaxation and found the house yo be perfect for the 9 of us. Grandchildren loved exploring the house.

  • Leanne J.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2021

    Stayed Jun 11, 2021

    Fantastic location... House had wonderful views, lots of space and comfy beds!.. Would definitely stay again!

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Total

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$797+
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