Blythburgh Cottage, Yoxford

This traditional beamed country holiday home with a cottage garden and inner courtyard is the ideal spot for exploring Suffolk with Dunwich beach just six miles away and picturesque Aldeburgh eleven. There’s a sociable open plan living/kitchen/dining room; a shower room on the ground floor; a separate garden room/office across the courtyard; and, up the typically steep but short staircase, the two cosy bedrooms. The space LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM You’re welcomed into this cosy room which ideal for socialising and has open stairs rising to the first floor, an internal step, a door to the shower room, and a door to the rear courtyard leading to the garden room/office. The sitting area is furnished with a large sofa, occasional chairs, a large TV on a cabinet well stocked with games, and a wood burning stove for cosy winter days. A table and four chairs sits conveniently next to the kitchen for dining at home. The compact kitchen houses an electric oven with induction hob; an under-counter fridge with three shelves, a veg drawer, and an ice compartment; a slimline dishwasher; a microwave, a Lavazza a Modo Mio coffee machine (please bring your own pods), a kettle and toaster. SHOWER/UTILITY ROOM Clever use of space includes a small utility area at the entrance with a washing machine, followed by the shower room itself which is fitted with a large shower cubicle with both rain and hand-held shower heads, a WC, wash basin, a heated towel rail, and natural light. FIRST FLOOR Typically steep carpeted stairs rise to the first floor with a hand-rail to steady you and, please note, there are steps up to the bedrooms which have low door frames, just over 6ft so be prepared to duck! KING BEDROOM A handsome wrought iron bed takes pride of place in this characterful room, with open hanging space and a large chest of drawers for storage. DOUBLE BEDROOM This cosy bedroom is furnished with a sturdy double bed, a button back chair, and an attractive dresser with shelves so you can unpack and settle in. OUTSIDE Blythburgh Cottage is tucked away behind Yoxford Makers, with a little path taking you to the front cottage style garden, mostly laid to lawn with trees and shrubs, and a table and chairs for alfresco dining. Please note the front garden is not enclosed so children and pets will need to be supervised, however there’s an enclosed courtyard at the back. There’s no allocated parking but you should find roadside parking close to the cottage’s path. GARDEN ROOM/OFFICE Detached from the house, this light and airy extra space is ideal for guests wanting a little quiet time or needing to do some work whilst on holiday. You’ll find a fixed desk with an office chair and Wifi, a sofa, rocking chair, and books to choose from. Folding doors open along one wall making it a special place in the summer months, and there’s an electric heater to keep it cosy in the winter. There’s also an additional freezer if required. The cottage is behind a light filled pottery studio called Yoxford Makers where you can book (in advance) a pottery taster session, Pottery or Glazing Experience for a day or more. They also sell gift vouchers and the most amazing products - ideal as souvenirs! Other things to note The property is not suited to people with mobility difficulties as the stairs are quite steep. There’s also height restrictions upstairs with the entrance to one of the bedrooms just over six foot, 1.87 meters.