The Blue Parrot - A real getaway! - Bawdsey

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Bawdsey Quay, England

Felixstowe Seafront Gardens34 min drive
Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club36 min drive
Martello Tower36 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)107 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back bedroom

2 Single Beds

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Single room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Blue Parrot - A real getaway!

Remote, idyllic spot to escape from the city. Ideal for a family or a group of friends who enjoy nature, walking, birdwatching or cycling.

The Blue Parrot is spacious, bright and homely. You have a big living room with views of the River, a dining area, a big front garden just next to the riverfront, and a smaller back garden, which looks onto Bawdsey Manor.

You can enjoy walks on the beach, or follow one of the many walking trails that start near the house. (Please see photo attached). Bawdsey Manor is an amazing building that you can see from the beach or from the back garden of the house. Woodbrigde is 12 miles away and is a nice, charming town, where you can enjoy going to a restaurant or a cafe, or do some shopping.

Please note that you will need a car to move around easily, or you can just relax, go for walks in the countryside or cycle. :) There is a village shop and friendly pub in Alderton, 3 miles from the house. It might be a good idea to bring your own supplies depending on how long you are intending to stay. If during your stay you feel like going into town, Woodbridge is a great option; it has a full range of amenities and is 12 miles (a 20-minute drive) away. From April to October you can also cross over to Felixstowe by a passenger ferry. (see photo attached for timetable)

Property manager

Tim

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Fireplace

View of the house, the older cottage to the right.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please take off your shoes when you enter the house as it is all carpeted.

Please wash, dry and put away and items from the kitchen that you use.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Woodbridge

Located in Woodbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Woodbridge Museum and Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Felixstowe Market and Cardinal Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Foxhall Stadium or Northgate Sports Centre. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Bawdsey Quay, England

What's nearby

Bawdsey Radar - 14 min walk
Felixstowe Seafront Gardens - 34 min drive
Felixstowe Market - 34 min drive
Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club - 36 min drive
Martello Tower - 36 min drive

Getting around

Melton Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

Half Moon - 33 min drive
Prezzo - 33 min drive
Grosvenor - 33 min drive
The White Horse - 34 min drive
Bounty Fish & Chips - 33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Parrot - A real getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

8.2

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

18 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bawdsey Quay, July

The property is in a beautiful location, with plenty of space, natural light and fantastic views over the estuary. Kitchen is fairly well equipped but some of the crockery, glasses and utensils needed washing before use. General cleanliness wasn't great but the bed linen was clean and seating was comfortable. Large lounge diner was good for family use. This is a great place to escape to enjoy wildlife and botany.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale l.

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely Stay at 8 Ferry Road

The whole Stay was Perfect Just remember to ask your Host about the Parking arrangements.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Johan K.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in

Mooie omgeving, huisje gedateerd, jammer geen contact met verhuurder

Prima huisje,gedateerd en mooi omgeving en jammer geen contact met verhuurder

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

S A.

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location!

We really enjoyed the location, and the house is perfect size for a small family. Once the house was warm (we wouldn't dare try make a fir - we have no clue how!) we really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

27 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The View Makes It!

Great for families, bigger living room than it looks on the photos. Good to have the bath and loo in different rooms. Very relaxing place and super to have a real fire. Small but useful kitchen. The settting is lovely. Thanks very much. Glad to make it after the 2020 covid fiasco.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tim

The Blue Parrot has been the holiday home for Tim's family in the last 15 years. We always lived in Yorkshire, but often came here to spend the weekends or some weeks in the summer, enjoying the good weather and the sea.

We still come from time to time, now all the kids have grown up and the grandchildren can enjoy the house, but we like the idea of having other families and groups of friends to stay when we are not around.

What makes this property unique

The best thing about the Blue Parrot is escaping the everyday routine, being away from the noise, the traffic, work... and just spend a few days going for walks, birdwatching or playing some boardgames by the fire.