The Old Custom House is located in Aldeburgh, just 28 miles from Ipswich Station and 28 miles from Bungay Castle. The property is around a 7-minute walk from Sudbourne Beach, 15 miles from Framlingham Castle, and 20 miles from Saint Botolph's Burgh. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Aldeburgh Beach is a 2-minute walk away. The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Eye Castle is 28 miles from The Old Custom House, while Aldeburgh Golf Club is 1.4 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 50 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

FREE parking!


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Aldeburgh
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal location great walking area every thing close to hand. Excellent accommodation all needs covered. Spot on . Thank you for the phone call to tell us the accommodation was ready
  • Katharine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Outside is charming, inside completed to a high standard. Living space is good for a couple. Bed comfy. Showroom and toilet very clean. Fab location.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location great, clean and tidy place. Good facilities. Enjoyed our stay

Managed by Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

Company review score: 8.8Based on 1,388 reviews from 219 properties
219 managed properties

Company info

Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages is a small Holiday Lettings and Property Management Company based in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, offering a select range of privately owned self catering holiday cottages, houses and apartments in Aldeburgh and Thorpeness.

Property info

This beautiful romantic cottage is in a prime position on Aldeburgh High Street located just a minutes walk to Aldeburgh beach, shops and restaurants. This iconic and charming property is believed to be one of the oldest in Aldeburgh and is thought to date back to the 18th century. The property has distinctive and unusual stone steps leading to a high level front door – the possible entrance for the Custom office – with storage below, perhaps for contraband. The cottage has been tastefully modernised to make it perfect for couples looking for a getaway to explore the beautiful Suffolk coastline.

Neighborhood info

Aldeburgh is a town located by the River Alde on the stunning Suffolk Heritage Coast. It is famous for the annual Aldeburgh Festival, which takes place nearby at Snape Maltings – home to the renowned composer Benjamin Britten. Aldeburgh also hosts a Carnival which takes place over a long weekend in August. It includes a funfair, mini-marathon, Carnival procession, Military band and fireworks display. Whilst in Aldeburgh, make sure you visit the life boat station, Moot Hall, Martello Tower, buy fresh fish from the huts on the beach and of course do not forget to try the famous fish and chip shop!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Custom House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Video
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Custom House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Custom House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    FAQs about The Old Custom House

    • The Old Custom House is 1,650 feet from the center of Aldeburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Old Custom House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Old Custom House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Old Custom House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Old Custom House can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Old Custom House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at The Old Custom House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.