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Details Sleeps: 2 Changeover: Monday, Friday & Sunday Rooms: 1 double Length of stays: 2,3,4,5 or 7 nights Price: from £223 to £328 for 2 nights break Children allowed: None Babies allowed: One, sleeping in travel cot Dogs Welcome: 1 Large Dog / 2 medium, Dog charges apply

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	Open Christmas / New Year		Oil filled radiators and well insultaed		Television		Telephone
	Courtyard and Open Gardens		Barbeque		DVD player		Cooker and hob
	Off road parking		1 bathroom		CD player		Washing machine
	Secure storage for bikes		Bath		Bed linen provided		Clothes dryer
	Bikes provided		Microwave		Towels provided		Clothes airer / washing line
	Ground floor bedroom		Fridge		Breakfast basket provided
	Ground floor bathrooom		Freezer / compartment		Basics of tea, coffee, sugar provided
	Wood Burner		Iron and Board		Internet Access		Off Road Parking

 

 

       
If you would like to locate Queenies on your map it is situated on         Queenies
the Main road linking the A12 with the pretty coastal town of
Aldeburgh (6 minutes away).

 

Situated on the main road between the A12 & pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh, it is close to Snape and The Snape Maltings where the Benjamin Britten Music and Arts Centre is based.

Queenies is just outside Snape where the world famous Snape Maltings containing the Benjamin Briton Music and Arts Centre is based.

There are great walks all around and an endless amount of excellent and award winning restaurants and pubs.

The cottage is part of a small rambling 17th Century Regency Row all on its own with Farmland in front and forest nature reserve behind it.

This cluster of buildings was built for milling and later grander buildings were added.

Queenies is a red brick and pan tiled conversion of the late C18th stables and grain stores and is set back from the road by 2 buildings and there is safe off road parking.
 

   

At the rear is a lovely old cobbled courtyard where the clematis and wisteria wind a beautiful trail of flowers along the walls and where you can enjoy a pleasant sunny breakfast.

 

Straight from the yard is a five bar gate leading into the Nature Reserve from which you can join up with numerous forests, beaches, lakes and other Nature Reserves. This is a wonderful place for walks and cycling.

The building retains much of the original brick floors on the ground floor and lovely old oak boards on the first floor – A good wide staircase has been installed.

The kitchen is entered via a stable door. The flooring is slate and the units have been made using old panelled doors which conceal the dishwasher, fridge and microwave. There is an excellent electric Bosch cooker and an original Butler sink with traditional draining boards. A traditional plate rack and open shelving complete the period feel.

Part of the original manger has been incorporated into the wall dividing the kitchen and the main living/dining area where there is a large cosy woodburner whose doors can be left open.

Suffolk white brick flooring and wooden panelled walls create a wonderful ambience which is topped off with a real Victorian deep-buttoned old velvet Chesterfield sofa together with a large and very comfortable C19th “carpet” armchair.

The Dining area has a period oak gate-leg table with a harlequin set of C18th country dining chairs and a Pewter chandelier.

The curtains and blinds are in a fabulous ancient-looking crewel work which really compliments the panelling and the oak furniture that furnishes the room.

The cosy upstairs bedroom is dominated by an amazing Antique French bed with a fabulous gilded canopy (one of the antique hunting owners best ever buys!!) all dressed in a dramatic toile fabric. There is a small fitted cupboard an antique chest of drawers and a very pretty period armchair. Pretty bedside lighting & chandelier complete the totally romantic atmosphere.

There is an en-suite bathroom with period style wood panelling, basin and a ball & claw footed bath – plus the luxury of under-floor heating and a heated towel rail.

There are maps provided so you can explore the reserve and link up to the national coastal nature reserves and lakes areas.

The seaside at Aldeburgh is a 7 min drive away and there are unique walks from there along the Orford Ness Nature Reserve or beside the salt lakes to Thorpeness. Aldeburgh is a big Arts Centre with many excellent shops and restaurants and a pretty marina / harbour.

We are able to offer the luxury of a massage at this cottage only, please click the following link to learn more about this hedonistic opportunity Massage.co.uk   (Ctrl + click to follow)

Well behaved pets are always welcome, please refer to this web page  All About Bringing Pets  for charges and how this cottage may suit your pet.

All prices include vat, towels, soap, linen, heating, a ‘Proper English Breakfast’ welcome basket, a bucket of coal and packet of firelighter.

The cottage is a complete little home and facilities include heating, TV, DVD/Video players, CD player and CD’s, DVD’s tapes, books, games and a fully equipped kitchen including a microwave. Cots and high chairs are available on request.
           

While you are staying with us why not have a special                 
treat and go Sailing for the day.                                                        
Click for days out sailing                                                                    

The beautiful Rendlesham and Tunstall Forests are right on your doorstep offering wonderful walks and bikes rides.
    


Snape, with the famous Snape Maltings Art & Crafts Centre is just a couple of minutes drive away.

 Snape Maltings

 

Snape Maltings is the wonderful Benjamin Briton Arts and Music Centre and has wonderful Concerts and has plenty to see and browse through for visitors. The Maltings are a mile or 2 from Cissy's and 3 miles or so from Aldeburgh on the other side of the Mere.

And it takes just 6 minutes to get to Aldeburgh, which is recognised as the nicest seaside town in England: being totally devoid of deckchairs, candy floss, amusement arcades and flashing lights but being crammed with fabulous restaurants, really great pubs, lovely old fashioned shops quaint architecture a vibrant Arts scene and some great local fishing boats which will sell you a freshly caught lobster or sea bass from their beach huts. 

... and check out ' My Sailing Trip ' which has a lot of photos of Orford, and Aldeburgh, naturally including many pubs and restaurants !                                                  


Aldeburgh is perched on the edge of the shingle beach which tapers away into a massive spit which is a renouwn bird sanctury, you can get a boat accross at Orford with organised tractor trips around this fascinating area which for so long was 'Off Limits' being top secret test site for the MOD area.

Aldeburgh is one of the seaside treasures of England, so far removed from the candy floss and dismal amusement arcades you wonder why they were ever invented. Instead a lovely old fashioned high street backs onto the beach with real shops, not cloned ones, and real pubs and great restaurants. Fishermen pull their little boats up onto the beach and sell local fish and lobsters straight from their beach huts. There is a big marina which the Alde mere as its home.

A massive nature reserve stretches of miles down the split for land from Aldeburgh called Orford Ness, Right at the end are the mysterious MOD Pagodas, where much secret work was carried out in the 40's and 50's, these can sometimes be visited when they are used for big art installations and exhibitions, getting there by ferry and tractor from Orford is quite an experience in itself.

Orford of course not only has its very interesting Castle but is also home to The Butley Oysterage, one of the quaintest fish restaurants in England, you can cod and chips a slice of buttered bread and a cup of tea or a bottle of Dom Perignon and a dozen oysters ! They have their own oyster beds and have a great shop at the back where you can buy all kinds of fresh and smoked fish. There also a couple of famous gastro pubs in Orford .

Orford is also the ferry access point to the end of Orford Ness and you can check with the National Trust when they are running their Tractor tours of the Nature Reserve which is only accessible from here by ferry from the tiny picturesque harbour.

Check out the National Trust websites : National Trust - Orford Ness  and  Orford Ness - Access info

This is a beautiful area and it will amaze you with it's rural untouched qualities.

For more information, please visit: www.grove-cottages.com where I have an extensive insiders guide to South Suffolk and check out ' My Sailing Trip ' which has a lot of photos of Orford, and Aldeburgh, naturally including many pubs and restaurants !


Below is a recent article about the Suffolk Coast

Joanna Symons, Telegraph Travel Newspaper January 2nd 2010.

'Popular though the Lake District and West Country are as tourist destinations, they can be rather damp. If you want to reduce the risk of a rainy holiday, statistics show that you should head east.

Suffolk for instance, had only about a third as much rainfall as the Lake District last summer. It also happens to have one of the loveliest stretches of coastline in Britain.

Like all the best bits of British seaside, the 20-odd miles between the towns of Southwold and Orford are something of a time-warp. You will find miles of heathland and forest, salt marshes, natural beaches, wild shingle spits and quiet river estuaries.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the coast and surrounds becoming an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and celebrations will include the opening of new walking and cycling trails.

Among my favourite places here is the beach at Walberswick, backed by ranks of dunes and saltwater channels that are perfect for crabbing.

For walks head to the national Trust-owned coast at Dunwich, the nature trails at RSPB Minsmere reserve or the Alde estuary between Snape and Iken. Queue for sublime fish and chips in Aldeburgh, and eat them by Maggi Hambling’s shell sculpture on the beach.

Take in a concert at Benjamin Britten’s Snape Maltings nearby, or time your visit for one of the local festivals (Aldeburgh in June or Southwold’s Latitude in July and Ways with Words in November).

Potter among the reed channels and islands of the magical boating lake at Thorpeness or sink a glass of the local Adnams beer at one of the proper, old-fashioned pubs that still flourish in Suffolk. Climb the keep at Orford Castle andstop off at Blythburgh church, the Cathedral of the Marshes, where light streams in through high windows from the vast East Anglian skies.'


The Met office regional statistics per annum.

                        The Lake District             Suffolk

Rain fall         2300 - 3900mm          600 - 660 mm


 

Friday, 16th of July, 2010, Michal:
We visited a new restaurant in Framlingham called 'The Lemon Tree'. Great food and reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

Sunday, 11th of July, 2010, Paul and Nancy:
Lovely, cosy cottage. Enjoyed the walk from cottage to Snape. Enjoyed local antique shops and auction.

Sunday, 4th of July, 2010, Charlotte and John:
Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful cottage. A perfect holiday! Wonderful welcome, outstanding breakfast basket. Nice (and most welcome) iced tea! Delightful cottage, excellent hospitality, remarkable county. Fantastic bed, utterly relaxing, lovely surroundings.

Friday, 25th of June, 2010, John and Annette:
Wonderful cottage, perfect location and some lovely goodies in the welcome basket. Not to mention a tasty home made cake!

Friday, 18th of June, 2010, Roy and Susan:
Perfect base for visiting Suffolk Coastal, especially the nature reserves, and for enthusiasts of the Aldeburgh Festival.

Friday, 18th of June, 2010, Roy and Susan:
Fantastic stay, friendly warm greeting, beautiful cottage, amazing surroundings. 100% pure bliss.

Monday, 31st of May, 2010, Michael and Debbie:
This has to be one of the loveliest cottages we have stayed in, thank you.

Monday, 31st of May, 2010, Sarah:
Wonderful relaxing break - cottage very cosy and in lovely surroundings. Felt at home immediately and welcome basket, cake and flowers were lovely.

Sunday, 23rd of May, 2010, Ronny and Jon:
We have had another super break at Queenies. Beverley and Martin are fantastic hosts. The area is great for local walks, right on the doorstep. The cottage is beautiful - welcome basket and cake fabulous.

Friday, 21st of May, 2010, Derek:
One week was not enough! We will be back!! Welcome basket was brilliant.

Monday, 10th of May, 2010, Geraint and Anita:
A perfect little cottage - very well equipped and a warm welcome.

Monday, 3rd of May, 2010, John:
A delightful country cottage, matched by the splender and tranquility of its surroundings.

Monday, 26th of April, 2010, Barbara:
Very cosy cottage with everything you would need for a great holiday.

Friday, 23rd of April, 2010, Mark:
Perfect cottage for a couple, wonderful welcome and food basket (especially cake) feels like a home away from home but with little luxuries like a free standing bath and log fire.

Sunday, 18th of April, 2010, Sarah and Tony:
Perfect location for our destressing honeymoon !

Monday, 5th of April, 2010, Susan:
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Queenies. The cottage is delightful and the breakfast basket, sponge cake and daffodils were a real treat. It has been a restful haven for a few days.

Friday, 26th of March, 2010, Richard:
Well located for beach and nature walks, relaxing break, lovely welcome pack and victoria sponge.

Friday, 26th of March, 2010, Michelle and Ian:
Tea and homemade cake on arrival, bacon and eggs in the arrival basket, nature on your doorstep and a cosy log burner for any cold snaps. Comfy bed, great roll top bath and a warm welcome, what more could you ask for a great stay? Many thanks.

Friday, 19th of March, 2010, Philip and Sally:
Attractive, cosy cottage, generously equipped. Lovely 'welcome basket', flowers and cake. Good footpaths roundabout.

Sunday, 7th of March, 2010, Kris and Amanda:
Lovely cottage with excellent walks literally in the back garden. Beverley's sponge cake was also far superior to the local offerings at the farmers market!! A very comfortable and beautifully furnished place from which you can explore the countryside.

Monday, 1st of March, 2010, Giles and Caro:
We felt spoilt as soon as we entered Queenies, a lovely welcome, cottages table laid for tea! Thank you!

Monday, 22nd of February, 2010, Kevin:
Every aspect of Queenies Cottage and Laundry Cottage went far beyond any expectations we had !

Monday, 15th of February, 2010, Gary:
Lovely stay. Very comfortable and very well appointed. A super romantic weekend.

Monday, 1st of February, 2010, Susan and Eddie:
A must stay in. Warm, relaxing and very cosy. The best cottage we have stayed in. This cottage is something not to miss!

Friday, 29th of January, 2010, Peter and Jane:
Another great cottage !

Sunday, 24th of January, 2010, Andy:
Really cosy. A great relaxing break. So many lovely touches !

Monday, 18th of January, 2010, Colin and Jenny:
A beautiful country cottage, just like in the film 'The Holiday' with great attention to detail, everything we needed was provided.

Monday, 4th of January, 2010, Evan and Vicci:
"The most cosy, clean and beautiful cottage we have stayed in. You have thought of everything .... even the smallest of details. The cake and breakfast were a wonderful welcome. We will definitely recommend you. Thank you so much".

Sunday, 3rd of January, 2010, David and Lara:
Wonderful cottage, the welcome basket was fabulous, having been to Cobblers before we expected a basket but Beverley and Martin added lots of extra special bits to theirs and it was a real treat. The cake was lovely too. The Golden key pub in Snape is excellent and the walks out the back of the cottage. Sutton Hoo was a nice day out and a walk on the front of Aldeburgh was great.

Monday, 28th of December, 2009, Chris and Maggie:
A much looked forward to return visit which didn't disappoint. We were greeted by the usual goodies basket plus a fully decorated and lit christmas tree. Fantastic ! Martin and Beverley's attention to detail is just brilliant. Many thanks.

Friday, 4th of December, 2009, Eamonn and Dawn:
Beautiful, cosy cottage, really well finished, great location. The cake was a nice touch !RSPB Thursday morning walks at Snape are excellent.

Monday, 30th of November, 2009, Linzi and Guy:
Total heaven far from the mobbing crowd. So much care and attention to detail with beautiful scenery to expolre. In the words or Arnie 'We will be back'. Nicola's massage is a must !

Friday, 27th of November, 2009, Margo and Ian:
Truly 5 star and more - homely touches made our stay so much more comfortable. Thanks for your kindness and help to find some lovely places to walk. Oscar loved the bones and we loved the home made cake !

Monday, 16th of November, 2009, Simon and Nally:
It's a very interesting area with lots of local history and archeology. Really comfortable cottage and we were made to feel very welcome.

Sunday, 18th of October, 2009, Tricha and Ken:
We loved every minute of our stay. Cottage is lovely and a credit to Martin - Beverley made us feel very welcome. There was every comfort and some lovely toughes around to make our stay enjoyable. We will definately be back.

Monday, 12th of October, 2009, Norris:
We really enjoyed the cottage, the surroundings and the lovely breakfast pack and cake!

Friday, 9th of October, 2009, David and Caroline:
Lovely period accomodation, our two labradors were made as welcome as us.

Thursday, 1st of October, 2009, Linda and Iann:
A beautifully furnished cottage with a very warm welcome. Ideal for dogs with an excellent walking area behind the house. Many dog friendly pubs with excellent food in the locality.

Friday, 21st of August, 2009, Colin and Sherri:
The little touches - such as a homemade cake on arrival, fresh flowers and biscuits for the dog make all the difference.

Monday, 17th of August, 2009, Carolina:
A home from home with every detail thought of to make our stay perfect!

Sunday, 16th of August, 2009, Richard and Linda:
What a littlegem to uncover - Queenies! Sink into the bliss of the bed, soak in the comfy bath, or veg on the sofa. All of the comforts are right here - don't take my word for it, try it yourself.

Sunday, 2nd of August, 2009, Kelly and Naeem:
We've had a wonderful honeymoon at Queenies cottage - a perfect retreat after a busy few weeks! Lovely local food, bike rides, walking and a bbq in the evening all topped off by the beautiful cottage which has been so perfect for relaxing in.

Friday, 24th of July, 2009, Vivia and Peter:
Beautiful cottage. Thank you for the lovely cake, flowers and welcome basket. We have had a very happy break here.

Friday, 24th of July, 2009, Gareth and Kate:
Lovely cottage, every detail thought of! Nature reserve at rear of property provided ample opportunity for bunny watching! Very restful stay, and perfect setting for our special romantic weekend.

Saturday, 18th of July, 2009, Steffi:
Beautiful place, pictures on web don't do justice at all. Very nicely decorated, cosy and romantic. Well equipped cottage and helpful owners. Highly recommended.

Friday, 17th of July, 2009, Peter and Kate:
Queenies is a perfect cottage. Gorgeous furnishings, spectacular bed. Beverley and Martin are thoughtful, helpful and very kind hosts. Perfect base to explore Suffolk.

Sunday, 12th of July, 2009, Rosie:
Very cosy cottage within easy access of Suffolks' beautiful coast. Lively!

Friday, 3rd of July, 2009, Gail and Lee:
Queenies is a delightful cottage, which the owners have decorated and furnished to a very high standard. The additional touches such as the folders and welcome pack made it memorable. Perfect, couldn't fault anything.

Friday, 3rd of July, 2009, Julie:
Queenies is a lovely cozy retreat for 2 - with every possible 'creature comfort' provided. Snape Maltings and excellent pubs nearby, plus Aldeburgh, Dunnich and Walberswick.

Friday, 19th of June, 2009, Maggie:
Fantastic cottage. Very well equipped and a lovely base for a relaxing holiday.

Friday, 12th of June, 2009, Christine and David:
If only all holiday cottages could be like this...

Tuesday, 9th of June, 2009, Rowena:
We love coming to Suffolk and Grove Cottages have always enhanced the stay.

Friday, 29th of May, 2009, Lara and Barry:
Queenies is a lovely cosy cottage, in a very beautiful spot!

Monday, 18th of May, 2009, Shaun:
Our stay at the cottage was comfortable and delightful. Nothing was lacking in comfort. We were made to feel welcome and we enjoyed exploring the surrounding area. We would certainly visit again!

Friday, 15th of May, 2009, Simon and Sally:
For those seeking a truely luxurious break from the hubbub of modern life, we would strongly recommend Queenies cottage with its very warm, lovely welcome and delicious breakfast pack. As the cottage includes fluffy towels and all bed linen, all one need do is jump in the car and drive to the lovely part of Suffolk.

Monday, 13th of April, 2009, Robyn:
Very pleasant stay. Inumerable nice touches (cake, eastereggs, flowers etc) made it all the more special. Probably the best equipped cottage we've stayed in - full range of kitchenalia. Very comfortable bed - excellent all round!

Monday, 13th of April, 2009, Melanie and Louise:
Brilliant home made cake and lovely flowers on arrival. The cake was a lovely touch and lasted us for the whole four days on picnics. The cottage is lovely.