Self catering at The Mill House at Thorpeness in Suffolk, East England

The Mill House in Thorpeness is a perfect choice for a great holiday or a fun short break in Suffolk. Perfect for large families or groups of friends the accommodation at The Mill House sleeps 14 comfortably. Find out more about self catering at The Mill House, including feedback from previous visitors to this property, below and use the links to check availability and book online.

The Mill House in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

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Enjoying an elevated setting this very impressive mock Tudor property stands beside the windmill and opposite the famous 'House in the Clouds' in the unique Suffolk seaside village of Thorpeness. Built as a holiday village by Glen Stuart Ogilvie in 1928 it boasts black and white 'Tudor' buildings and cottages and a glorious 70 acre Meare dotted with many little islands and inlets – sailing dinghies and Indian canoes can be hired in summer. Ideal for family gatherings (even providing an old trunk of children's dressing up clothes) this very comfortable house has generous ⅔ acre gardens overlooking The Meare (visitors can fish from a little jetty in the lower garden). Golf is available at Thorpeness (handicap required) and Aldeburgh 2 miles where sailing is also a favourite sport. Bird watching nature reserves and lovely heathland and coastal walks are on the doorstep. Sandy beaches at Walberswick and Southwold Orford Castle and Snape Maltings Concert Hall and craft centre are all under 10 miles. Country Club inns restaurant and shop within ¼ mile.

Beamed sitting room with wooden floors open fire and doors to conservatory. Dining room (table converts to ½ size snooker table). Well fitted kitchen. Two utility rooms. Dog room (with garden access). Shower room (wet room)/W.C. in adjacent drying room. Cloakroom/W.C. Double bedroom with 6' bed. Two staircases to first floor: Landing with play area and TV. Double bedroom with four poster bed TV video and ensuite bathroom/W.C. with spa bath separate shower cubicle and twin wash basins. Second double bedroom with wash basin. Cloakroom/W.C. Full size bunk bedded room with additional set of bunks (for 1 + 1). Two twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/W.C.

Accommodation features summary

"We were a group of 14 people, perfect house for this group size. We played badminton in the garden, pool in the dining room and had a log fire in the lounge, all fantastic! 12/05/2011 05:23:38"
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  • Short breaks available
  • Accommodation is detached
  • Sleeps up to a maximum of 14
  • An open fire or woodburner for those cosy nights in
  • Has a four poster bed

    • Accessibility

    We have the following details listed regarding The Mill House accommodation accessibility but we would recommend that you always confirm these prior to booking with the owner or operator.

  • This property is not listed as wheelchair accessible

    • Close to The Mill House

    The Mill House is a great base to explore the wonders of Suffolk and you will find plenty of activities near by.

  • For the anglers, fishing is available on site or close by
  • If you just want to chill out, enjoy the local hospitality at the local pub which is close by

    • Finding The Mill House

    The Mill House is at Thorpeness, Suffolk IP16 4NQ. Check out the map below for directions, use the controls to zoom in.

     

     

    Selected Customer Comments about The Mill House at Thorpeness

    "This is a fantastic place, it is a very well equipped and it is a very interesting house, with staircases, balconies, a giant window which gives a good view of the house in the clouds opposite. The main seating area easily takes 8 people, and there's a TV"

    "We all had the most amazing weekend at The Mill House in Thorpeness with it's wonderful scenery. It was the most fantastic house to stay in and so well equipped. I would recommend this property to anyone, whether it's for a holiday or a friends and famil"

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    "This is a great place! Couldn't have asked for anymore! Stayed with friends and family and we all had the best weekend! Thanks so much!! We'll have to visit again! 22/09/2010 04:11:24"

    "Fantastic property for a family holiday. Probably the best equipped property we have ever stayed in in terms of handling a large group of people. 12/09/2010 04:21:46"

    "We were a group of 14 people, perfect house for this group size. We played badminton in the garden, pool in the dining room and had a log fire in the lounge, all fantastic! 12/05/2011 05:23:38"

    Please note that this is feedback provided about the property and accommodation either direct to Find Cottage Holidays or through the holiday operator. This information is intended as a guide only and we can not accept responsibility for any inaccurate, misleading or incomplete information about the property and its facilities or services.

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    Find Cottage Holidays works closely with independent cottage owners and leading holiday travel operators to provide you the widest choice of self catering accommodation across England. The Mill House in Suffolk is available through Hoseasons. Established over 60 years ago, Hoseasons is now one of the leading UK self catering providers. Importantly, The Hoseasons Group is a member of ABTA.

     

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