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ID: S535816
19 reviews
Floorplan
Pets go free
1 pet welcome
1 Bathroom
WiFi
Parking
Church Farm Cottage in Dunwich is praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and superb location close to the beach and nature reserves. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting and thoughtful touches like welcome gifts. While some find the cottage cosy and well-equipped, others note areas needing improvement, such as maintenance and clearer access details.
The majority of guests report the cottage as spotlessly clean and very clean, with only a few instances of dissatisfaction regarding cleanliness, suggesting a generally high standard of hygiene.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to the beach, nature reserves, and local amenities, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful retreat and outdoor activities.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, with some minor comments about the need for better lighting and more comfortable seating arrangements.
While the kitchen is well-equipped and some guests are happy with the facilities, there are several mentions of items needing repair or replacement, and suggestions for additional basic equipment, indicating room for improvement.
Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.
You're welcomed into this charming property which is all on one level, with wooden effect flooring throughout. The property has combined period features with a mixture of antique and contemporary furnishings.
There is an enclosed south facing garden at the front of the property catching the sun all day, furnished for outside dining with a gate accessing the parking.
Kitchen/Dining Room
The porch takes you into the light open plan kitchen/dining area which has a former church pew for seating against the solid wooden table with separate chair, perfect for those long leisurely meals. A stylish contemporary kitchen is positioned on the other side of this room, with beautiful marble worktops, oak shelving and gorgeous traditional dresser. The kitchen has all of the appliances you would need for your break, including an integrated fridge, slimline dishwasher, electric oven with hob and extractor fan.
Living Room
This dual aspect room has a large window catching the south facing sun at the front of the property, and glass door opening up to the back of the spacious sheltered terrace. The room features a 3 seater cream leather sofa, coffee table and oak chair There is a flat screen TV on the wall with DVD layer and good selection of DVD's, games, books and puzzles.
Family Bathroom
A calm and relaxing family bathroom is positioned to the left of the hall way outside of the master bedroom. This room has a bath with over head shower, wash basin and WC.
Master Bedroom
This bedroom has a luxurious super king bed with bedside shelves either side with bedside lamps.
Single Bedroom
Accessed through the master bedroom, this room will has a standard size single bed, with chest of drawers.
Outside
This cottage sits in an idyllic secluded spot on St James Street, backing on to the parish Church and Abbey. The gravel courtyard has space for two cars, with a gate and path leading to the front porch. The front grassed garden is south facing, with outside furniture perfect for those days in the sunshine enjoying a BBQ.
Westleton is an idyllic village near the Suffolk coast, nestled between Southwold and Aldeburg and offers all the attributes you could hope for in a Suffolk village, with a village green complete with pond and ducks. The village is easily accessible from the local train station at Darsham approximately two miles away. The village has a store, a bookshop where you can also enjoy a tea or coffee whilst browsing, an old fashioned garage, as well as two pubs, The White Horse Inn and The Westleton Crown, one of Suffolk’s best traditional inns where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate held their first wedding anniversary. Every August, Westleton hosts the infamous Barrel Rolling Fair where contestants have to roll barrels down the Village Green using a pole, and the men have to roll the barrel back up the hill too. Barrels are supplied and all are welcome to join in! The local Emmerdale Farm Shop and Butchery as well as a tea shop is approximately a mile away. The area is a haven for nature lovers with Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve, Dunwich Forest, Dunwich Beach with its famous fish and chip shop located on the beach, and the rspb Minsmere, all close by. The town of Saxmundham, 6 miles away, is located on the River Fromus, in the heart of Suffolk’s Heritage Coast and is well serviced with independent shops, supermarkets and a train station, as well as art galleries, a weekly market and a farmers’ market.
Single storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with patio, furniture and lawn.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.9 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: This property only accepts Friday & Monday arrivals.
Note: The single bedroom is accessed through the master bedroom.
Note: This property cannot offer arrivals on Bank Holidays
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