Title: 6 The Whinlands, Thorpeness Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 6 The Whinlands, Thorpeness Family-friendly holiday home in Leiston ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84090000/84082900/84082865/w998h683x0y0-661538ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84090000/84082900/84082865/d6c44ff9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84090000/84082900/84082865/2a1f31f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84090000/84082900/84082865/23e1a8ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84090000/84082900/84082865/2dc9572a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of Thorpeness village in 6 Whinlands, a traditional seaside holiday home just minutes from the beach and Meare boating lake. Step into this welcoming retreat through French doors onto a patio, where you can unwind in a spacious family room filled with natural light or enjoy meals together around the dining table. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 6 The Whinlands, Thorpeness Located in the magical seaside village of Thorpeness on the Suffolk Coast, this traditional holiday home is well positioned just a couple of minute’s walk from the beach, the popular Meare boating lake, the Tearooms selling ice creams and fun beach gear, and the well-known Dolphin Inn. You’re welcomed into 6 Whinlands through French doors from the patio into a dining room which leads through the hall into a spacious family room where light streams in through the big bay window. The kitchen is GROUND FLOOR There are French doors at the back of the house to the patio and a front door onto the garden on Whinlands. Slate tiles run through most of the ground floor with a wooden floor, partially carpeted and with a big rug in the living room. DINING ROOM Glazed double doors open into this room where the dining table has six chairs, a bench so eight guests can sit for meals, and a Welsh dresser is stacked with crockery and glassware. A door takes you to the central hall. HALL Doors to the kitchen, living room, utility room which leads through to the cloakroom and shower room. Steep and relatively narrow carpeted stairs, with handrails on both sides, rise to the first floor landing. LIVING ROOM This big family room has three generous sofas, a footstool, coffee table and occasional tables. There’s a working fireplace with a guard but please bring your own logs, kindling etc. or buy locally. A door opens into a porch with a couple of coat/hat stands and space for footwear, and a second door takes you into the garden. KITCHEN This is not your usual modern kitchen but retains all the room charm of an old-fashioned kitchen as you can see from the photos, with the addition of modern appliances. The American style Liebherr fridge/freezer has three shelves and two veg drawers in the fridge and three wide drawers in the freezer beneath. The Smeg oven has a grill as well as the oven and a four-ring gas hob with extractor above. There’s a full sized Bosch dishwasher, a Magimix coffee machine with milk frother (please bring your own pods), a miCrowave, and the essential toaster and kettle. UTILITY ROOM Housing the washing machine and dryer and leading to …… SHOWER ROOM Very convenient for salty and sandy kids to disrobe with a shower cubicle and handheld shower. TOILET Next to the shower room, simply with a WC and wash basin. UPSTAIRS The bathroom is on a half landing with two more stairs to the main landing where you’ll find all four bedrooms with wooden floors and large rugs in the two front rooms and sisal in the two back bedrooms. BATHROOM Fully tiled, the bath has a shower wand over it, there’s an attractive drawer unit, wash basin, WC, heated towel rail (towels provided) and lots of natural light. MAIN BEDROOM Elegantly decorated in a palette of grey and navy, this room has a big bay window overlooking Thorpeness Common. The king size bed sits between bedside cabinets and there’s ample storage in a chest of drawers and hanging rail. FRONT DOUBLE BEDROOM Light floods this double aspect room, also at the front of the house, furnished with a double bed, cute bedside drawers, additional drawers and a clothes rail. BACK DOUBLE BEDROOM Overlooking the garden, this double room has a chest of drawers, a hanging rail and wash basin with shelves beneath for your toiletries. TWIN BEDROOM Sitting quietly at the back, this large twin has sturdy beds with a cabinet between them housing some children’s games and books. There’s also a chest of drawers so you can unpack and settle in. GARDEN AND PARKING The house is on the corner of Whinlands and Westgate with parking in a parking bay opposite or on the track running up the side of the house. A fence surrounds the garden which wraps around the house with lawn at the front, an inviting double hammock and a picnic bench; at the back there's a patio with a bistro style table and chairs. If you have children or pets with you please supervise them as the garden is on the roadside at the front and the fence is quite low. As listed, the stairs are steep and step quite narrow so aren't ideal for guests with a mobility problem and toddlers will need to be supervised. A high chair and travel cot are provided by you may want to bring a stair gate. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21380000/21374300/21374282/1f8132c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tirah Bed and Breakfast Leiston - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping 10 Exceptional 62 reviews £145 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=21374282&PinnedHotelID=21374282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 600001307 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.18119%2C1.61358&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y7-UGrEULcFCJemfuykOgN4sLZg=) Leiston, England #### What's nearby - Thorpeness Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Moot Hall - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles - Aldeburgh Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles - Snape Maltings - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles - RSPB Minsmere - 18 min drive - 7.7 miles #### Getting around - Saxmundham Station - 17 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 84 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬1 min walk - ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪The White Hart - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ive's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Kitchen - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 6 The Whinlands, Thorpeness pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 6 The Whinlands, Thorpeness? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 6 The Whinlands, Thorpeness? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 6 The Whinlands, Thorpeness located? > This family-friendly Leiston holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and Thorpeness Golf Club. Moot Hall and Suffolk Coast and Heaths are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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