Guests say
Cobblers Cottage in Southwold is praised for its superb location, close to the beach and town centre. Guests appreciate the property's cosy atmosphere and the thoughtful touch of a welcome bottle of wine. While some guests have highlighted issues with maintenance and cleanliness, the charm of the cottage and its convenience for exploring Southwold are consistently noted.
The cleanliness of the cottage has received mixed feedback. Some guests reported dirty marks on carpets and stained bedding, while others found the kitchen and bathroom to be clean. The presence of both positive and negative comments suggests that cleanliness levels may vary.
The location of the cottage is highly praised by nearly all reviewers for its proximity to the beach and local amenities, making it an ideal spot for visitors looking to enjoy Southwold.
Guests find the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable, but some have raised concerns about the suitability of the stairs for the elderly or young children, and issues with the shower and mattress comfort have been mentioned.
Facilities have received criticism for maintenance issues such as broken handles, lights, and sockets, as well as a lack of kitchenware. However, the property is well-furnished and equipped for most needs.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident in the provision of a welcome bottle of wine and the quick response to a last-minute booking. However, as gifts are not consistently mentioned, they should not be expected by future guests.
About this property
A traditional coastal cottage resting in the wonderful seaside town of Southwold, Suffolk, Cobblers Cottage is the ideal base for a family and their four-legged companion. Settled into a picturesque location, Cobblers Cottage welcomes you to recline in a tasteful sitting area, where tartan sofas complement a bare brick fireplace housing a woodburning stove, a space to be enjoyed with a good book and a cup of tea. The kitchen sports green and blue furniture and ample amenities for you to cook up a storm, which can be enjoyed in the dining room beside a second woodburning stove. Soak the sand from your hair in the ground-floor bathroom before getting cosy in one of the two bedrooms, a double with bare brickwork adding a sense of history and a twin, perfect for children. Enjoy breakfast outside in the courtyard, soaking up the sunshine and the sea air, before heading out to explore the local area. Southwold is a fantastic seaside resort with a stunning sandy beach you will simply adore, so why not take a stroll along the coastline with your four-legged friend and maybe even dare to wild swim? Southwold also has a historic pier and lighthouse, and after a morning of sight-seeing, explore the independent shops and enjoy a hot meal at one of the many eateries. Further from the property you will find fantastic walks at Dunwich Forest and RSPB Minsmere, and there will be plenty of scenery and wildlife to captivate your attention. Explore the wonders of the Suffolk coast with a stay at Cobblers Cottage.
Southwold is a seaside town situated along the East Suffolk coast within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and resting between Lowestoft and Ipswich. Southwold is known as the home of Adnams Brewery which was established in the town in 1872 and it also has its own lighthouse, a museum and a picturesque pier which has a selection of colourful beach huts and which plays host to the regular Southwold Model Yacht regatta. The town boasts a number of excellent restaurants and eateries with a particular nod to its seaside location so there is always plenty of seafood and fish on the menu. Southwold has some fantastic independent shops, boutiques, galleries and pubs which are great for a browse and to stock up on essentials for your holiday. Just outside Southwold there are a number of great attractions for the whole family including Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, rspb Minsmere and Dunwich Museum as well as scenic towns such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Leiston and Lowestoft to visit.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Heating.
Oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, Free Sat, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On-road parking.
Enclosed rear courtyard garden with furniture.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: On-road parking can be found at Trinity Street and neighbouring roads.
Note: The property does not have a travel cot or highchair.
Note: This property cannot accept Sunday arrivals
Nearby points of interest
- Dunwich Beach
Reviews (16)
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Colleen
No broadband at all and only 2 TV sides, try as hard as my young granddaughter could there was no way the settings would allow us more than BBc1 and BBC2. How with no broadband.
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Colleen
No broadband at all and only 2 TV sides, try as hard as my young granddaughter could there was no way the settings would allow us more than BBc1 and BBC2, the house keeper was no help, telling us to go to a web site WHAT??? How with no broadband.
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Will
We opened all the windows and aired the cottage which helped.