Independent Self-catering

A true cultural hub and centre of learning on the Alde River. Today the complex is home to concerts, events, independent shops, cafés, galleries, walks, boat trips, private homes, self-catering accommodation and the annual Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival. Above all, this the home of the world-renowned Britten Pears Arts organisation and Snape Maltings concert hall.

Thorpeness’ famous House in the Clouds is not open to the public (although you can rent it!), but its location opposite Thorpeness windmill allows clear viewing from the footpath. Now a privately owned, self-catering property for 10, it was originally built as watertower and disguised to fit in with the idyllic village surroundings! Its water tank has been converted into the property’s main reception space and games room!

Set in 5 acres of gardens on the outskirts of Aldeburgh, The Red House (BrittenPears Arts) is a museum, garden and performance venue which holds and honours the collections, archive and galleries of 20th century composer Sir Benjamin Britten, and his partner, the famous classical tenor, Peter Pears. A super place to visit (or stay) for anyone with an interest in Aldeburgh, the Arts or who loves gardens!        

YHA Blaxhall offers exclusive hire of a cosy, former schoolhouse hostel in the heart of the village. Set near the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, it’s ideal for wildlife watching, walking, and relaxing in peaceful, scenic surroundings.

The UK’s largest, England’s most northerly and last to be constructed – Martello Tower CC  was built to keep Napoleon out. This quatrefoil shaped building stands at the foot of the Orford Ness peninsula, between the River Alde and the sea. It is not possible to visit the interior of the property – unless you choose to stay in it, as it is cared for and let by The Landmark Trust! Its exterior can however be clearly viewed from most sides and at quite close quarters.

An award winning, contemporary bed and breakfast and holiday rental, set in five acres of tranquil garden and woodland near Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast.

Church Farm Holiday Park in Aldeburgh offers touring pitches and holiday homes near the beach, set within 27 acres of parkland adjacent to the RSPB North Warren Nature Reserve.