Guests say
Garden Cottage in Southwold receives high praise for its comfort, efficient central heating, and prime location close to the beach. Guests appreciate the quality furnishings and the welcoming touches, including a welcome gift. While the garden area has been noted as needing some attention, the overall experience is very positive, with many guests planning return visits.
The property is generally regarded as clean, with several guests commenting on its cleanliness. However, a few noted that some areas could have been cleaned more thoroughly. The positive remarks suggest a high level of cleanliness overall.
The location is consistently praised for being quiet, ideally located, and close to the beach and town. It is a highlight for many guests, contributing to the property's appeal.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and warm, with efficient central heating and a cosy atmosphere. The comfort of the property is a recurring theme in the reviews.
The facilities, including kitchen equipment and furnishings, are well-regarded. However, comments about the garden furniture being rusty and the garden itself being overgrown suggest that maintenance could be improved.
Guests mention welcome gifts such as wine, which are greatly appreciated. It should be noted that while these gestures are well-received, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Tucked away in a secluded location but just a stone’s throw from the beach, Garden Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk is the perfect destination for a family holiday. The cottage is surprisingly spacious inside and the open-plan layout is great for families with a space for everyone. The whole room is beautifully light and airy with large windows overlooking the delightful gardens. The ample seating area offers a suitably sociable space but with the addition of the TV and DVD player, equally it can be an area where you just chill out and relax. The attractive kitchen is fully fitted with everything needed to create healthy food for the whole family and there are bar stools conveniently positioned so you can sit down, pour yourself a drink and keep the chef company. From the kitchen, you can step into the elegant dining area where there is a rustic dining table all set up ready for the whole family to gather, enjoy long, lazy meals together and catch up on all the holiday news. If the sun is shining, then there are gorgeous gardens to the rear of the property with lawns and a patio area and furniture all set up ready for you to enjoy some time drinking, dining and relaxing alfresco. At bedtime, guests can choose from two king-sizes or a single; all are beautifully presented and the beds are simply asking you to sink into them after a tiring day out and about holidaying. After a quick coffee and a refreshing shower in the morning, you’re good to go and ready to hit the beach. Southwold beach is just a few minutes away and a great place to while away time, so why not pack a picnic and make a day of it? Other towns nearby worth visiting include Aldeburgh, Orford, Saxmundham and Walberswick or jump in the car and head out further afield to attractions such as Halesworth Museum, Snape Maltings concert hall, Framlingham Castle, Go Ape Thetford and Yoxford Antiques Centre and Gardens. If you fancy a walk rewarded with some captivating views along the way, then pay a visit to Suffolk Coast and Heaths which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but make sure you take your camera! Offering a delightful bolthole in the heart of the popular seaside village of Southwold, Garden Cottage offers an immaculately-presented holiday haven.
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
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x single.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Central heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Flat-screen TV with DVD player, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
A travel cot and Highchair is available on request at time of booking.
Unallocated roadside parking.
Gardens, terrace, patio furniture.
One well behaved dog welcome, a second dog may be accepted at the owners discretion.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: If you wish the king-size to be made up as a twin please request at time of booking.
Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers please.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: If you wish the king-size to be made up as a twin please let us know
Nearby points of interest
- Dunwich Beach
Reviews (11)
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Janie
Had a wonderful stay in Garden cottage. Itâs our favourite place to stay being so close to the beach.The driveway approaching the cottage looked nice and clean and trimmed. The grass in the garden had been cut that looked lovely. The cottage seemed to have an extra sparkle we thought! Very lucky with the weather we were down on the beach every day and having breakfast watching the waves and brave swimmers,surfers!
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Kerry
Everything was perfect 10 out of 10.
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Derek
Quick response to minor problems.