Mellows in Thorpeness | Stunning Suffolk Group Cottage

About Mellows

Mellows is a stylish four-bedroom holiday home in Thorpeness, Suffolk, sleeping up to eight guests. This property is part of the Best of Suffolk collection and offers four en-suite bathrooms, making it perfect for multi-generational groups who value privacy and space.

Thorpeness is a coastal village between Aldeburgh and Southwold. The beach sits just 100 yards away. The village features the House in the Clouds, Thorpeness Mere for boat hire and a golf course.

The accommodation includes bedroom one with super-king-size zip-link and en-suite bath. Bedroom two offers ground-floor super-king-size zip-link with walk-in shower. Bedroom three has super-king-size with TV and both bath and walk-in shower. Bedroom four provides ground-floor single with truckle bed. The open-plan living area combines kitchen, dining and sitting spaces. Four parking spaces are available.

Aldeburgh sits 2.6 miles away (8 minutes). Southwold is 16.6 miles (25 minutes). RSPB Minsmere lies 30 minutes away. Sutton Hoo reaches 40 minutes by car.

This property excels for groups wanting coastal access with enclosed garden space for children and dogs. Mellows combines practical group facilities with Suffolk's heritage coastline.

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Need To Know

✓Heating with gas real flame fire
✓Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine
✓Smart tv, freesat, wifi, selection of books
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot available on request
✓Off-road parking for 4 cars
✓Enclosed garden with shrubs, furniture, patio and barbecue
✓One well behaved dog welcome, £50 charge for a second dog
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 2.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles
✓Note: 9-inch step down from front door and smaller step from living space into the garden, so please bear this in mind when booking
✓Note: uplands lane, leading to the gravel driveway, is uneven
✓Note: if you wish either of the super-king-sizes to be made up as a twin please let us know
✓Note: if you wish the truckle bed to be made up please let us know

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Mellows

Four En-Suite Bathrooms

Every bedroom has its own bathroom with walk-in showers or baths, giving families and groups complete privacy and convenience throughout their stay.

Open-Plan Living Space

The spacious kitchen, dining and sitting area keeps everyone together with multiple seating options and a gas real flame fire for cosy evenings.

Steps from the Beach

Just 100 yards from the pebble beach, you can walk to the coast in under two minutes for morning strolls or evening walks.

Enclosed Garden

The secure garden with patio, furniture and barbecue provides safe outdoor space for children and dogs to play whilst adults relax.

Four Parking Spaces

Off-road parking for four vehicles means no fighting for spaces or worrying about street parking when travelling with multiple families.

Walking Distance to Pub

The local pub sits just 0.3 miles away, serving Sunday roasts and evening meals without needing to drive after dinner.

Getting To Mellows

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Mellows by car, head to Thorpeness in Suffolk using the A12 and follow signs to the village. The property is easily accessible with off-road parking for four cars on an uneven gravel driveway.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Saxmundham, approximately 6 miles away. From there, take a taxi or local bus to Thorpeness for the final leg of your journey.

Off-road parking for four cars

Saxmundham station (6 miles)

Easily accessible via A12

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

RSPB Minsmere

Distance: 12 miles

IP17 3BY

Sutton Hoo

Distance: 18 miles

IP12 3DJ

Aldeburgh Beach

Distance: 2.6 miles

IP15 5BX

Thorpeness to Aldeburgh Coastal Walk

Distance: 0.1 miles

IP16 4NQ

Hundred River Walk

Distance: 0.2 miles

IP16 4NQ

Sizewell Beach Walk

Distance: 3 miles

IP16 4UE

Aldeburgh High Street

Distance: 2.6 miles

IP15 5AB

Saxmundham Market

Distance: 6 miles

IP17 1AF

Co-op Leiston

Distance: 2.2 miles

IP16 4ES

Thorpeness Golf Club

Distance: 0.2 miles

IP16 4NH

Thorpeness Mere Boat Hire

Distance: 0.3 miles

IP16 4NJ

Snape Maltings

Distance: 8 miles

IP17 1SP

RSPB Minsmere

Distance: 12 miles

IP17 3BY

Sutton Hoo

Distance: 18 miles

IP12 3DJ

Aldeburgh Beach

Distance: 2.6 miles

IP15 5BX

Thorpeness to Aldeburgh Coastal Walk

Distance: 0.1 miles

IP16 4NQ

Hundred River Walk

Distance: 0.2 miles

IP16 4NQ

Sizewell Beach Walk

Distance: 3 miles

IP16 4UE

Aldeburgh High Street

Distance: 2.6 miles

IP15 5AB

Saxmundham Market

Distance: 6 miles

IP17 1AF

Co-op Leiston

Distance: 2.2 miles

IP16 4ES

Thorpeness Golf Club

Distance: 0.2 miles

IP16 4NH

Thorpeness Mere Boat Hire

Distance: 0.3 miles

IP16 4NJ

Snape Maltings

Distance: 8 miles

IP17 1SP

Is Mellows Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children love the enclosed garden where they can play safely whilst parents relax on the patio. The beach sits just 100 yards away for sandcastle building and rock pooling. Thorpeness Mere offers boat hire for family adventures on the water. The property provides a cot and highchair for younger guests. Circular walks to Aldeburgh start from the doorstep and the golf course sits nearby for junior golfers.

Groups Will Love...

The open-plan living area is Mellows' standout group feature. This spacious room combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas so everyone stays together throughout the day. Multiple seating options mean eight guests can gather comfortably around the dining table or spread across sofas. The gas real flame fire creates a cosy atmosphere for evening gatherings. The induction hob and large fridge-freezer handle group meal preparation whilst the dishwasher tackles cleanup.

Pet Friendly

Mellows welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs with the second pet costing £50 extra. The enclosed garden with shrubs provides secure outdoor space where dogs can roam freely without escape risks. Coastal walks start directly from the property with the beach 100 yards away. Several nature reserves sit within 30 minutes including RSPB Minsmere. The ground floor bedrooms offer easy access for older dogs who struggle with stairs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Mellows

The Dolphin Inn

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP16 4NA

The Kitchen at Thorpeness

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP16 4NJ

The Regatta Restaurant

Located 2.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP15 5BN

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Mellows

Is Mellows pet friendly?

Yes, Mellows welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The second dog costs £50 extra and the enclosed garden provides safe outdoor space for pets to roam.

How many people does Mellows sleep?

Mellows sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms with zip-link super-king beds in three rooms and a single with truckle bed. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom.

What parking is available at Mellows?

The property offers off-road parking for four cars on an uneven gravel driveway. This provides ample space for multiple families arriving in separate vehicles.

How far is Mellows from the beach?

The beach is just 100 yards from the property, less than a two-minute walk. The expansive pebble beach at Thorpeness offers coastal walks in both directions.

What facilities does the kitchen have?

The kitchen includes an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine. All crockery, cutlery and sharp knives are provided for group cooking.

Is there a ground floor bedroom at Mellows?

Yes, two bedrooms are on the ground floor including a super-king-size zip-link and a single with truckle bed. Both ground floor bedrooms have en-suite walk-in showers.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early access may be available by contacting the property management team directly.

What attractions are near Mellows?

Aldeburgh is 2.6 miles away, RSPB Minsmere is 30 minutes by car and Sutton Hoo is 40 minutes. Thorpeness Mere for boat hire and the golf course are within walking distance.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Mellows Reviews

This was our second stay at Mellows. It is perfect for a family holiday, with everything you could possibly need, including a wellequipped kitchen, enclosed garden, spacious living area and ensuites with every bedroom. The house was clean and fresh on our arrival, and is wellsituated in a private lane in the picturesque village of Thorpeness. We will definitely book again. Thank you.

Geoffrey

This was Our third stay in this property and is still as great as the first time. No issues at all and everything that We needed was there. might be back again some time in the future.

A lovely house in a quiet location, great facilities, we had a great stay, would definitely recommend.

Melanie

We were very pleased to make this very last minute booking after another reservation different company had to be cancelled due to a maintainance problem. We were really happy with the property which suited us quite well. The only issue was that the downstairs double bedroom had a bathroom with a shower over the bath my parents, who are elderly, cannot get into this type of shower anymore. This is a shame really as the downstairs bedrooms otherwise make the property very accessible we didn't find the step up into the property, mentioned on the listing, a problem at all. We resolved the shower issue by them using the shower in the bathroom of the downstairs single bedroom. The open plan living space was excellent ideal for a large family holiday. The radiator in the main bedroom couldn't be turned down we had to resort to opening the window, despite the subzero temperatures, as it was too hot to sleep!

Dorothy

We have been to Mellows several times, enjoyed it very much, and hope to come again. We love the spaciousness, comfort and atmosphere, as well as the area. A home from home....

A lovely house, well presented, clean. Good supply of crockery and cutlery. Conveniently located within walking distance to the mere, cafe, pub, beach. Lovely patio area with garden furniture. Very comfortable accommodation for 6.

Harriet

Very well equipped and comfortable property. Safe garden for children and dogs. Close to beach, cafe and excellent pub. Just 2 minutes from golf club and boating lake. Easy bus ride to Aldeburgh. Peaceful location and nice walks from the door

Michael

Very comfortable and well equipped. Ideal for a multigenerational family. Excellent location for Thorpeness and for visiting this part of the Suffolk coast. Highly recommended.

This was our second visit. ..so good we came back. We are a group of 7 retired friends, we like to walk, see the local area and stay in comfortable surroundings..our stay here exceeded our wishes. We holiday regularly in the UK and Europe and this is our favourite holiday home in tge UK

The property is in a wonderful place close to two pubsrestaurants both excellent. Beach 100yds. No shop but everything you need within a couple of miles. Property has all the equipment and facilities you would need. A few nature reserves close by. Hobby and marsh harriers behind the third hole on the golf course. RSPB Minsmere 30 min. Sutton hoo 40 min. Will use again.

It was a lovely stay, our fifth in this property. The Christmas decorations and welcome gifts were a really lovely touch

Great place to stay, clean, comfortable and warm. Plenty of space round dining table and sofas etc for relaxing. All very happy there and if returning to the area would have no hesitation staying there again. Local pub 2 mins walk away did a nice Sunday Roast.

Gillian

This property was just as we expected from all the literature we had read. No nasty surprises. Very comfortable seating, and plenty of it. Beds and bedding lovely. Very well equipped kitchen, not everywhere provides sharp knives!! We appreciated the welcome gifts and the fire made a very cosy atmosphere considering it was freezing outside. The only slight problem, and this cannot be changed, was the space in the kitchen when tidying up after a meal...and this is me being pernickety. A wonderful place to stay.

We had such a lovely weekend stay. The house was beautiful and so homely. Great location too. We would definitely recommend and also return!

Great property, comfy beds, location. Would certainly stay again. Only little niggle was stains on some of the carpets. However did not impact on us having enjoyable holiday.

Dorothy

We have stayed at Mellows several times, and would lie to do so again! It is ideal for our holidaymakers, and we love it.

House is perfect, so much space, lovely enclosed garden perfect for kids! Every bedroom has a bathroom which was such a bonus. 2 seconds from everything in Thorpeness, easy parking and easy to find. They phoned us and said we could access the property early, this was amazing because my only constructive feedback is 4pm is too late for standard check in, especially when its 10am checkout. We are not in covid times anymore and 4 is so late when you have kids. My friends and family do normally now try and opt for places that have returned the check on and out times back to 3 and 10.

Beverly

We stay in many selfcatering accommodations and Mellows is right at the top for cleanliness, equipment and comfort. Lovely secure garden and the house is situated a few hundreds yards from the House in the Clouds. The owners have gone out of their way to furnish and equip to a high standard. We would highly recommend the Mellows.

Sherryl

Fabulous house in a brilliant position not far from the Meare and the beach. Had everything we needed so much so Ive booked for next year.

Beverley

Beautiful house with everything you could need. In a fabulous location. Lots of walks along the coast and surrounding areas.

This is a beautiful and well equipped house. Lots of space and a wonderful light and large open living space for a large family or group of friends to holiday together. It also has a lovely enclosed garden for children or a dog to safely use. Its in a quiet location very dark at night so take a torch but within a very short walk of both a great pub and 2 cafes. We had a great short break here and would thoroughly recommend.

Dorothy

We've stayed at Mellows several times now, twice this year, and have found it to be the perfect home from home, big enough for reunions plus being an excellent location for golfers. A lamp repair was speedily performed on our arrival. A very comfortable house. Janet Chapman

Beautiful accommodation, comfortable,especially the beds, plenty of space for the 8 of us to spread out. Would visit again

Nicola

Fabulous holiday house. All bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Excellent open plan kitchenliving room. Well equipped. Enclosed garden great for all including dog! Large parking area in front of house. A great stay!

A fabulous home that had everything you could possibly want or need. Thorpeness is a really interesting place, a lovely pub and several other food options. Circular walks to Aldeburgh and Sizewell are literally on your doorstep. A great place to stay.

Stephanie

Had a wonderful stay, 6 adults and a dog having a long overdue get together. Everything was perfect for our needs and were not easily pleased! Weve all said its a house wed definitely book again. Thank you so much for an amazing stray.

A wonderful family house, very clean, well maintained and good quality utilities. The garden was just the right size for children. A fun time was had and will definitely be back again.

Beverly

Perfect base for enjoying and exploring the local area. Good value and long may that continue as other owners continue to hike prices beyond reason. Highly recommended.

Patricia

We had a fabulous stay at Mellows, 6 of us plus the dog. The property was just as described. Loved the open plan design which meant that we could all spend time together. Garden was great for the dog and it was easy to walk to the beach, pub, and the boating lake. Great location for days out to Dunwich, Southwold and Aldeburgh. Loved it.

Our stay at Mellows was everything wed wished for a chance to spend time together with family in a new location. Mellows was welcoming and comfortable wine and cake gifted to us is always a good start with good facilities. We loved the house and would recommend it to anyone looking for a space for a group gettogether. Thank you!

Beverley

Perfect base for enjoying and exploring the local area. Good value and long may that continue as other owners continue to hike prices beyond reason. Highly recommended.

Kenneth

Nice property close to the beach.

Stunning property with so much space and comfort. We felt at home the minute we walked through the door. Lovely open plan living area with multiple seating options so space for everyone. The bedrooms are all big and the beds themselves are massive and so comfortable. The location was fabulously peaceful with so many walks in every direction. Would recommend the Mellows to anyone who wants a relaxing stay in a stylish property.

As usual the cottage was great. We had no towels in one room and rang the housekeeper who came by ten minutes later. Great service!

Gareth

Really enjoyed our stay. Welcome wine and cake were appreciated. House was pretty clean just bedding could have been a little cleaner, specially duvetsmattresses when saw them when removing sheets. Well equipped kitchen and good kitchenware. Could have just used a small baking tray. Bathrooms had good functioning showers etc too. We enjoyed the open plan area and everyone could find a comfy place to sit. Beds were nice and soft and all slept well. We found the front bedroom would get a bit chilly and the rear bedroom quite warm, due to position of the sun, even with one radiator off and the other on max. Just minor points to mention as we had a great stay and can see us hopefully returning in the future. Worked well for 3 generations ranging in age from 7 months to 70 years. Lovely location and handy for exploring the local area.

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Mellows, Thorpeness

About Mellows

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Four En-Suite Bathrooms

Open-Plan Living Space

Steps from the Beach

Enclosed Garden

Four Parking Spaces

Walking Distance to Pub

Getting To Mellows

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Mellows Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Dolphin Inn

The Kitchen at Thorpeness

The Regatta Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Mellows Reviews