Strafford House
About the home
Strafford House is one of Aldeburgh's significant Grade II listed properties situated in the most desirable of locations with private balconies overlooking the beach. Recently refurbished and superbly equipped, it is ideal for a traditional family holiday or get together with friends - this property is perfect for special occasions.
On the ground floor you will find a superb sitting room with comfortable sofas, SKY TV and a window seat in the large bay window overlooking the beach. There is a stylish dining hall with seating for 14 and double doors opening into the newly fitted, spacious kitchen and morning room. There is a first floor drawing room to enable guests to relax and enjoy the sea views from the comfort of your arm chair as well as a superb luxury bedroom suite on the second floor with en-suite bathroom, sofa bed, SKY TV's and two large bay windows, again with spectacular sea views. As you enter Strafford House you experience the history associated with it, there have been many famous visitors over the years including Thomas Hardy, J M Barrie, H G Wells, William Holman Hunt and W B Yeats. All the character and charm has been retained in this remarkable house but now it has the added benefit of SKY TV in four rooms, modern, contemporary bathrooms and a spacious, well equipped kitchen.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 15, 6 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Property on beach front |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, Video player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 6 Bedrooms, 6 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 4 en suites and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Single beds (8), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 14 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
As you enter Strafford House you will find on the ground floor; Dining hall which seats 14 with large bay window and double doors leading to the newly fitted kitchen and morning room with SKY TV, range cooker and table and chairs. Sitting room with bay window & window seating, comfortable sofas, SKY TV and DVD/video player and feature fireplace. Ground floor shower room, separate utility room. On the first floor; spacious drawing room with door out onto the balcony overlooking the sea, SKY TV and DVD/video player and single sofabed. Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and bay window overlooking the sea. A further twin bedroom, double bedroom and a family bathroom with bath, overhead shower, WC and hand basin. Second floor; Luxury bedroom suite with king size bed, en-suite bathroom, seating area + sofa bed, two SKY TV's and DVD/video and two large bay windows with superb sea views. Two twin bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, one with en-suite shower room.
Further details outdoors:
Small front garden with seating. Direct access to the beach which is 10 metres away. Parking to front of the house.
Further details
£250 reservation deposit required at time of booking.
Balance due 12 weeks prior to stay.
£300 Damage Deposit required two weeks prior to stay, fully refundable following a satisfactory check out.
7 night breaks run Friday to Friday, 3 night breaks run Friday to Monday, 4 night breaks run Monday to Friday.
Polite Notice: Celebrations of special occassions for booked guests only. No Marquees, mobile discos, loud music or firework displays permitted. Outside caterers permitted with prior permission. No stag or hen parties allowed. Restrictions are due to the property being in a residential area. Thank you.
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Enquire nowThe East Anglia / Suffolk region
Situated on Suffolk's famous Heritage Coast, Strafford House provides the perfect base to explore the neighbouring coastal towns such as Walberswick, Thorpeness, Dunwich, Blythburgh and Southwold.
There are notable places of interest nearby: Sutton Hoo, the Anglo Saxon burial ground and museum; Snape Maltings, the famous concert hall and complex associated with the composer Benjamin Britten; Thorpeness Mere and 'House in the Clouds' and the RSPB reserve at Minsmere.
Other coastal towns such as Southwold, Aldeburgh, Dunwich, Walberswick and Felixstowe will make interesting excursions, all with lovely beaches. So much to do and so little time!
The Aldeburgh area
Just a minute's walk will bring you to the Aldeburgh's High Street with its mix of shops, high quality restaurants and independent cinema. Aldeburgh is well known for its association with the composer Benjamin Britten, his inspired annual Arts and Music Festival is held at the nearby Snape Maltings, attracting many well known names and visitors.
The RSPB reserve at Minsmere is easily accessible and a 15 mile journey south you will find the Sutton Hoo Anglo Saxon Burial Ground, one of Britain's most important and atmospheric archaeological sites.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Stansted: 76 km |
| Railway: | Saxmundham: 6 km |
| Ferry: | Folkestone: 150 km |
From the A12, north or south, exit onto the B1123 to Aldeburgh and follow road straight through to Aldeburgh Town. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit, still heading to town centre on the Victoria Road. At the T junction turn right onto the High Street, left onto Hertford Place and straight over crossing King Street and right onto Crag Path, Strafford House will be on your left directly opposite the sea.
Activities near Aldeburgh
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 15 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Winter 2013 | 22 Feb 13 | 22 Mar 13 | £ 1816 | £ 227 | £ 463 | 3 Nights |
| Spring 2013 | 22 Mar 13 | 12 Apr 13 | £ 2952 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring 2013 | 12 Apr 13 | 19 Apr 13 | £ 1932 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring 2013 | 19 Apr 13 | 24 May 13 | £ 2047 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring 2013 | 24 May 13 | 31 May 13 | £ 3612 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring / Summer 2013 | 31 May 13 | 21 Jun 13 | £ 2711 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2013 | 21 Jun 13 | 28 Jun 13 | £ 3066 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2013 | 28 Jun 13 | 5 Jul 13 | £ 3436 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2013 | 5 Jul 13 | 12 Jul 13 | £ 3495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2013 | 12 Jul 13 | 19 Jul 13 | £ 3434 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2013 | 19 Jul 13 | 26 Jul 13 | £ 3689 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2013 | 26 Jul 13 | 16 Aug 13 | £ 3881 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2013 | 16 Aug 13 | 23 Aug 13 | £ 3725 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2013 | 23 Aug 13 | 30 Aug 13 | £ 3544 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2013 | 30 Aug 13 | 6 Sep 13 | £ 2094 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2013 | 6 Sep 13 | 13 Sep 13 | £ 2054 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2013 | 13 Sep 13 | 20 Sep 13 | £ 1937 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2013 | 20 Sep 13 | 27 Sep 13 | £ 1889 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2013 | 27 Sep 13 | 4 Oct 13 | £ 1880 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2013 | 4 Oct 13 | 25 Oct 13 | £ 1706 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2013 | 25 Oct 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 3025 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter 2013 | 1 Nov 13 | 19 Dec 13 | £ 1833 | £ 229 | £ 463 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas 2013 | 21 Dec 13 | 28 Dec 13 | £ 4051 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year 2013 | 28 Dec 13 | 3 Jan 14 | £ 4051 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter 2014 | 3 Jan 14 | 14 Feb 14 | £ 1762 | £ 220 | £ 449 | 3 Nights |
| Winter 2014 | 14 Feb 14 | 21 Feb 14 | £ 1834 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter 2014 | 21 Feb 14 | 7 Mar 14 | £ 1816 | £ 227 | £ 453 | 3 Nights |
| Winter 2014 | 7 Mar 14 | 4 Apr 14 | £ 1816 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring 2014 | 4 Apr 14 | 25 Apr 14 | £ 2952 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring 2014 | 25 Apr 14 | 23 May 14 | £ 2047 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring 2014 | 23 May 14 | 30 May 14 | £ 3612 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 30 May 14 | 20 Jun 14 | £ 2711 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 20 Jun 14 | 27 Jun 14 | £ 3066 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 27 Jun 14 | 4 Jul 14 | £ 3436 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 4 Jul 14 | 11 Jul 14 | £ 3495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 11 Jul 14 | 18 Jul 14 | £ 3495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 18 Jul 14 | 25 Jul 14 | £ 3667 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 25 Jul 14 | 15 Aug 14 | £ 3881 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 15 Aug 14 | 22 Aug 14 | £ 3726 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 22 Aug 14 | 29 Aug 14 | £ 3667 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 29 Aug 14 | 5 Sep 14 | £ 2762 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 5 Sep 14 | 12 Sep 14 | £ 2054 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 12 Sep 14 | 19 Sep 14 | £ 1937 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2014 | 19 Sep 14 | 26 Sep 14 | £ 1889 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2014 | 26 Sep 14 | 3 Oct 14 | £ 1880 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2014 | 3 Oct 14 | 17 Oct 14 | £ 1806 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2014 | 17 Oct 14 | 24 Oct 14 | £ 1806 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2014 | 24 Oct 14 | 31 Oct 14 | £ 3025 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter 2014 | 31 Oct 14 | 22 Dec 14 | £ 1806 | £ 226 | £ 461 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas 2014 | 22 Dec 14 | 29 Dec 14 | £ 4051 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year 2014 | 29 Dec 14 | 4 Jan 15 | £ 4051 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
SPECIAL OFFERS
2013 and 2014 holidays still at 2012 prices â?? book now, limited time only.
Massive Savings on 4 night breaks November to March, Monday to Friday, subject to availability. The new reduced price is shown on the price grid, minimum of 4 nights must be booked. School/Bank holiday weeks, Easter and Festive weeks excluded.
4 nights for the price of 3 (mid week breaks, Monday to Friday)
Late Availability: If Strafford House is not booked for a 7 night break in high season we will release it for either a 4 night break (mid week) or a 3 night break (week end) in the forecoming 6 weeks.
Arrival dates for Christmas and New Year weeks 2013 will be Saturday 21st December and Saturday 28th December
£250 reservation deposit required at time of booking (£500 for Christmas and New Year weeks) Full balance due 12 weeks prior to stay.
A £500 damage deposit is required 2 weeks in advance of visit, this is fully refundable providing the property and its contents are left in a satisfactory condition. For full terms and conditions please telephone our booking office 01728 454899
Linen provided and included in price.
Welcome pack upon arrival.
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