East Coast Hideaways are a locally based Self Catering Agency, with properties in Norfolk and Suffolk. We oversee all of our holiday homes, and manage keys, arrival packs, changeovers and any issues you should have while on site.

Lavender Cottage is a newly renovated 2-bed bolthole, minutes from Aldeburgh & Thorpeness coast. It is a charming new-to-market holiday home that has been completely renovated whilst retaining its rustic cottage charm. Situated in a little row of quaint cottages facing the village green, with parking, pretty front and back garden, and a pleasant outlook. Village pub under 2 minutes walk away Rural setting with walks from the front door Dog Friendly (two to three dogs) Good WiFi Under 3 miles to the coast Central heating and log burner Newly renovated throughout Fully enclosed back garden with patio furniture No smoking or vaping inside Bespoke blinds and designer upholstery

Knodishall and the local area The village of Knodishall lies just a short distance from Aldeburgh, Leiston and Saxmundham –, 3.5 miles south-east of Saxmundham, 1 mile south-west of Leiston, and just under 3 miles from the coast. The village retains a local pub, village shop, primary school, and an attractive common, which the house sits on. Just over a mile away is Leiston, with its shops, cafes, and picture house, which has traded continuously for 106 years. Founded in 1182, Leiston Abbey is one of Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins and has spectacular architectural features. A bit further from Leiston is the fishing village of Sizewell, which is known for its two power stations, but we much prefer to think of it for its smuggling activities, which occurred on its beaches during the 17th century. Smuggled goods were transported in the tunnels carved out under the marshes – how exciting! The small village of Thorpeness is under 3 miles away and is dominated by the Mere, which attracts people all year round and bears witness to the village’s fantastical past. In 1910 Stuart Ogilvie bought the hamlet and set to transform it into a private fantasy holiday village. Today the village is just how Ogilvie envisaged it, with mock Tudor houses, ‘House in the Clouds’, several cafes, an 18-hole golf course, and a pub. Next along the coast is Aldeburgh, which is world-renowned due to its connection with Benjamin Britten, the founder of the Aldeburgh Festival, which takes place in June every year. Beautiful pastel-coloured 19th Century houses line the promenade, and the pebble beach just behind is awash with fisherman’s huts selling the daily catch. Clothes boutiques, antiques and arts, an independent book shop and cinema, plus a huge variety of culinary temptations, from fish and chips to fine bistro dining, pizzas and, of course, seaside ice cream. And don’t forget RSPB Minsmere, just over 5 miles away and ideal for wildlife fanatics.