The Dower House

Thorpeness sits on the Suffolk coast where woodland meets beach, and The Dower House occupies that rare ground between the two. Set on landscaped grounds with natural woodland to explore on foot, the property stands just 50 yards from the shore. Eight guests can spread across four bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom. Downstairs there's a kitchen with full cooking facilities, a dining area, a sitting room, and access via French doors to a patio and garden furniture. A second sitting room upstairs provides a second retreat space.

The bedrooms split across two floors: one kingsize with ensuite on the first floor; two doubles and two further rooms with singles on the second floor, each with shower and toilet. Electricity, Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels come as standard. Parking is available for three cars, and there's a front courtyard. The house suits families or groups wanting to be near the beach without sacrificing space or comfort. Aldeburgh's shops lie 4 miles away, Thorpeness Golf Course is on the doorstep, and there are pubs and restaurants within a 30-minute walk. No smoking throughout the property.