Just a couple of hours drive from London brings you to this wild and wonderful coastal beach. Just a few beachside houses, some rare and beautiful seaside plants and birds, fresh air and fine walks.

Alde House is a top quality property with a wonderful beach house feel, but with an emphasis on seaside comfort. A delightful combination of antique and modern furnishing, the house has been decorated in warm sunny colours with an eye to comfort.

Two lovely log burning stoves plus full central heating keep the house toasty in winter, the Aga in the kitchen providing that country house feel, backed up by the very latest in electric ovens, gas rings etc.

A small beach garden to the seaward side, spacious and private garden to the rear and a walled west facing terrace mean that you can make the most of al fresco eating, even in chilly weather.

The layout of Alde House ensures that you have wonderful beach and sea views from almost every room. Other rooms look out over the attractive garden and the coastal marshes where the rare and wonderful Suffolk Punch horses graze - absolutely stunning.

Child friendly, the garden has the added bonus of a Wendy House and sand pit.

Shingle Street itself is the ultimate escape from city life. In addition to its wonderful beach and coastal walks there is good windsurfing (for those that know what they are doing), sea fishing and horse riding close by at Poplar Park from where you can take hacks across this lovely heathland coastal area or have riding lessons.

Most importantly, Shingle Street is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the environment is protected, and visitors are asked to respect it as such by not littering (that includes cigarette ends!)

Just a short drive from Orford, Aldeburgh and Snape there is no shortage of great places to eat. Concerts at Snape Maltings throughout the year and summer theatre at Aldeburgh. At Hollesley, just a mile and a half away, is a small supermarket and village pub, The Shepherd and Dog.

• Ground Floor
• The front door leads into an entrance hall with hanging hooks, large linen chest and space for beach bits and boots. There is a large linen cupboard to one side
• Sitting Room: With wonderful views over the beach there is a deep bay window and a door to a porch with direct access to the beach. Log burning stove, sofas and chairs, coffee tables and lamps, flat screen TV and DVD
• West sitting room: This is a wonderful room for youngster and adults alike, loads of bean bag cushions, TV and DVD, toys and games; a great room to chill out or play
• Kitchen: Again with magnificent views over the beach and the sea, the kitchen is fully fitted with Aga, gas hob and double oven, fridge and freezer, cupboards and central island with dishwasher, double sink, and loads of additional cupboard space, radio with CD player and french doors leading to the beach
• The dining area extends from the kitchen and here there is a large farmhouse pine table and twelve chairs, a sideboard and a log burning stove.
• A ground floor cloakroom with wash basin and w.c.
• Bedroom 1 with king sized double bed, bedside chests and lamps, wardrobe and chair and door to en suite jacuzzi bath and shower room
• En suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, hand basin, w.c. and bidet and heated towel rail
• Bedroom 2 with double bed, bedside tables, fitted wardrobe and chair
• Bedroom 3 with king sized double bed, side tables, wardrobe and window overlooking the marshes and french doors to garden
• There is a utility room with washing machine, boiler and loads of storage space for buckets and spades and sailing gear
• Family bathroom

• A straight staircase leads to the first floor where head height is limited to six feet with eaves area
• Bedroom 4, a really large L-shaped bedroom with two single beds, and double bed overlooking the sea, (the shape of the room allows a certain degree of privacy between the two sleeping areas, built in wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair
• Bedroom 5, another very large room with double bed and a single and a travel cot, chest of drawers and hooks and chair
• Family bathroom with bath and wash basin
• Separate w.c. with wash basin

• Outside
• There is a large paved terrace to the west of the property, well sheltered from the sea breezes this is a wonderful spot for al fresco dinners and watching the sun set over the marshes.
• The area of the garden overlooking the beach is to be made into a sunken barbecue area with benches
• There is parking for 3 to 4 cars within the garden
• Shingle Street is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and the environment is protected, and visitors are asked to respect it as such.
• There is a games room with table tennis table, skittles, a comfy sofa and table and chairs

• Services
• Central heating, bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring own beach towels.
• In consideration of other visitors smoking is permitted only outside the property
• Please note there is a strong current at Shingle Street and swimming in the sea is not encouraged
• There is excellent wind surfing for those with good experience
• Activities can be arranged at or from your Big House Holiday property
• A Good Housekeeping deposit of £250 is required with the full or final payment. This deposit is refundable as long as Booking Conditions are met.
• Immortalise your special occasion with A photo album of your holiday
• For a wonderful selection of catering options for your stay with Big House Holidays do have a look at our Catering and Activities pages where there are sample menus and prices Catering and Activities