Sea Campion in Ipswich, Suffolk

Sea Campion Self-Catering

Relax amidst wildflowers on the roof terrace with its riven slate patio and bistro table at this gorgeous home in Aldeburgh. Or head down the curved limestone steps to another secluded courtyard – perfect for a glass of wine in the evening. Inside, with its 'upside down' layout, the living space is light and airy thanks to sliding doors. The dining area's exposed brick and flint feature wall adds a lovely touch of character to the room. We can imagine cosy nights in around the wood burner in the cooler months. This home is great for entertaining – it's the perfect seaside retreat for a family or group of friends. When you're ready to explore – it's just a one minute stroll to the town's stunning sweep of pebble beach and a two-minute walk to the High Street. Here, you'll find independent boutiques, restaurants and cafes – be sure to try one of two award-winning chip shops too. Aldeburgh was home to the composer Benjamin Britten, and classical music fans can head to the Aldeburgh Festival in June at nearby Snape Maltings (a twelve-minute drive). There's a garden centre, gallery and shops there too, or explore Thorpeness, a fairy-tale village with its picturesque 'meare' and architectural follies, four minutes away in the car.

Home truths:
*The tower area is for the owner's own use
*This home allows a maximum of five guests and only allows children over the age of sixteen
*The super-king size bed is a zip and link so can be made up as a twin if required – just let your host know
*The main entrance to this home is shared
*The dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly space
*This is an 'upside down' home with bedrooms on the ground floor (two bedrooms open out onto the courtyard)
*There's free on-street parking here
*It's an hour and a half in the car to Norwich Airport, while London Stansted Airport is one hour and forty minutes away