Self Catering in Suffolk - Thorpeness
Thorpeness Travel and Heritage Information

Sleeps a maximum of: 10
Pricing From: £1,386
An outstanding holiday home near Thorpeness in Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly.
Superb views. Parking. WiFi.
Gardens. Welcome gift. Aldeburgh less than 2 miles; Orford less than 13 miles; Southwold less than 17 miles; Felixstowe less than 31 miles.
Boasting impressive views over Thorpeness Meare and close to the popular seaside town of Thorpeness in Suffolk, 2 The Bays offers the ultimate in family holiday accommodation. Also suitable for a gathering of friends, the property is spacious and well-presented. Your holiday begins as soon as you pull up outside the house and park up in the allocated parking space.
Guests are welcomed into a light and airy living space complete with an inviting sitting area, stylish kitchen and elegant dining area. This is a wonderfully sociable space and you can imagine your guests gathering in various parts of the room with their favourite tipple in hand while the designated chef whips up delicacies in the kitchen. If you want to get away from it all and chill out, then thereâs a cool snug ready for you to curl up in and enjoy some much-needed down time.
There is a bedroom to suit everyone and all are stylishly presented and offer a welcoming sanctuary after a hard day of holidaying. With three bathrooms there wonât be any queues either! The gardens are a real feature of the property with lawns for the children and pet to explore while the adults can pull up a chair and enjoy some drinking and dining time alfresco. Tempting as it is to not leave the house, youâll be wanting to get out about and discover the delights of the local area.
Thorpeness Meare is literally on the doorstep with boating opportunities and a cafe to look forward to. If you want to go a little further away then hop in the car and head out to attractions such as Framlingham Castle, Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, Easton Farm Park, Yoxford Antiques Centre and Gardens and Somerleyton Hall. If you like a tipple then head off to Adnams Brewery, the English Whiskey Company or Shawsgate Vineyard or for some beautiful walks and hikes head to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths region which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Time spent at 2 The Bays is time well spent.
Pet Friendly
Amenities:
Highlights
Parking Space
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Highchair
Cots
Wi-Fi
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Details
Five bedrooms: 3 x twin, 1 x double, 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Utility
Snug Central heating
Gas Aga, electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine
TV with Sky, DVD player, Bose sound system, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
A travel cot available on request at time of booking
There is parking for guests at the front of the house on Lakeside Avenue and also room for one small car at the back
Gardens, patio area, patio furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs
Sorry, no smoking
Note: This property only accepts an arrival on a Monday or a Friday
Shop less than 3 miles, pub less than 1 miles
Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
Fri
Map is approximate and should only be used to get a rough idea of the cottage location.
Nearest Attractions
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interestThorpeness Windmill -
0.2 miles (Historic Building) ![]()
Aldeburgh, St Peter and St Paul's Church -
1.7 miles (Historic Church) ![]()
Aldeburgh Moot Hall Museum -
1.8 miles (Historic Building) ![]()
Leiston Abbey -
3.4 miles (Abbey) ![]()
Friston, St Mary's Church -
3.6 miles (Historic Church) ![]()
Friston Windmill -
3.7 miles (Historic Building) ![]()
Iken, St Botolph's Church -
4.1 miles (Historic Church) ![]()
Theberton, St Peter's Church -
4.4 miles (Historic Church) ![]()
RSPB Minsmere -
4.6 miles (Countryside) ![]()
Snape, St John the Baptist Church -
4.7 miles (Historic Church) ![]()
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Details of facilities are believed correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change by the cottage proprietor. Up-to-the-minute facility listings will be always presented during the booking process for your approval.
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