The Moorings, Orford, ORFORD, United Kingdom

€517 to €1,764

Beds	2 beds
Price	€517 to €1,764
Property Type
Size	meters²
Energy Rating	BER-
Refreshed on
Eircode	IP122NU

Description

You’re welcomed into a hallway that opens into the hub of the cottage with kitchen/breakfast room wrapping round to the cosy living room. The bright bathroom is also on the ground floor and stairs rise to the master bedroom with en suite cloakroom on the first floor. A wonderful ship’s staircase takes adventurous guests up to the twin room with view of the River Alde.Guests have free parking in the car park 20/30 yards opposite (which used to be the harbour, hence the name The Moorings), and can enjoy the sea air in the quaint gravelled area next to the cottage.Ground Floor The front door opens into a useful hallway with hooks for coats and room for footwear. There are doors to the bathroom and kitchen/dining room opening into the living room where a door conceals the stairs. There’s hard flooring throughout the ground floor, with a large rug in the living room.Kitchen/Dining Room Combining old and new, this traditional kitchen/dining room has a wonderful brick and stone floor, feature brick wall, electric oven/grill at waist height, ceramic hob, washer/dryer and fridge with freezer compartment. Under the window is a sturdy table with four chairs so you can dine at home.Living RoomA couple of steps take you down to the charming living room, giving a sociable living space which oozes character with low beams and wonderful brick fireplace housing a cosy wood burner. A couple of two seater sofas give ample seating with occasional tables, good sized flat-screen TV with Freeview for your entertainment; high speed Wifi (particularly helpful due to the poor phone reception in Orford) and plenty of books and board games. One door opens onto the stairs and another takes you back into the kitchen.BathroomLovely light room; the bath has a hand shower over and there’s a WC and wash-basin.First FloorSteep wooden stairs with wooden handrail take you to the first floor landing where a door opens to the master suite and ladder style stairs rise to the top bedroom. There are wooden floors throughout with rugs.Master BedroomSitting at the front of the house with a wrought iron king size bed under an attractive canopy with chest of drawers and half height wardrobe for your clothes and a chair.En Suite CloakroomConveniently next to the bedroom with a WC and wash basin.Top TwinKids are sure to love exploring this bedroom with its ship’s staircase (handrails on either side and a stair-gate, on request, at the top for safety), climbing to the bedroom under the eaves and skylight, plus additional window with view of the River Alde. There are pine twin beds with a bedside unit, hooks for clothes, and additional drawers.OutsideGuests have use of a parking permit to park in the Town Marsh car park on Quay Street opposite the cottage. There’s a small gravelled area across a path with gate and wicker fence for privacy; simply furnished with a table and chairs plus gas BBQ where you can relax in the sun.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with basin and WC, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room

Features

Electric heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. TV, Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot. Off-road parking a short walk from property, in car park with provided permit. Enclosed courtyard with furniture. Two well behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles. Note: Entrance to the private outdoor area is across a path which provides access to neighbouring cottages. Note: Low beams, ceilings, door frames and steep steps, this property may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Note: Guests have free parking in the car park 20/30 yards opposite.

Description

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with basin and WC, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room

Features