
Mallards is a modern four-bedroom house sleeping eight guests in Thorpeness, Suffolk. This property sits right beside the Meare boating lake with direct views across the water. The beach is just three minutes on foot. Groups get off-street parking for three cars and a private hot tub in the enclosed rear garden.
Thorpeness is a peaceful coastal village built in the early 1900s. The Meare stretches out in front of the property. Sandy beaches line the coast. Local shops and pubs are within walking distance.
The ground floor has an open-plan kitchen with white marble worktops and Neff appliances. A dining table seats eight. Two separate sitting rooms give groups space to spread out.
Mallards is a modern four-bedroom house sleeping eight guests in Thorpeness, Suffolk. This property sits right beside the Meare boating lake with direct views across the water. The beach is just three minutes on foot. Groups get off-street parking for three cars and a private hot tub in the enclosed rear garden.
Thorpeness is a peaceful coastal village built in the early 1900s. The Meare stretches out in front of the property. Sandy beaches line the coast. Local shops and pubs are within walking distance.
The ground floor has an open-plan kitchen with white marble worktops and Neff appliances. A dining table seats eight. Two separate sitting rooms give groups space to spread out. Upstairs you'll find the Mallards bedroom with a super king bed and balcony overlooking the Meare. The Lakeside bedroom has a king bed with French windows to the same balcony. The Garden bedroom offers another king bed. The Twin bedroom has two singles. Four bathrooms include three en-suites and one family bathroom with a freestanding bath.
Aldeburgh sits 2 miles south (8 minutes). Snape Maltings concert hall is 7 miles away (15 minutes). Minsmere RSPB Reserve lies 8 miles north (18 minutes). Framlingham Castle stands 12 miles inland (25 minutes).
Book Mallards for waterside living with beach access and proper group space. Best for families or friends wanting coastal Suffolk with modern facilities.
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The property overlooks Thorpeness Meare with direct water views from the main bedroom balcony and dining areas throughout the house.
Sandy beaches are just three minutes walk away making this perfect for groups wanting easy coastal access without driving anywhere.
The enclosed rear garden features a private hot tub where your whole group can relax after beach walks or exploring Suffolk.
With three en-suites and a family bathroom groups never queue for showers making mornings stress-free for everyone staying here.
Separate sitting room and snug give groups flexibility to watch different programmes or let kids play while adults chat over wine.
Off-street parking for three vehicles means groups arriving in multiple cars have guaranteed spaces right outside the front door.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Mallards by car, take the A12 north from Ipswich or south from Lowestoft. Exit at the A1094 signposted for Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. Follow signs to Thorpeness village. The property has off-road parking for three cars.
The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, approximately 6 miles away. Regular trains run from London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. Taxis are available from the station for the 15-minute journey to Thorpeness.
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