Guests say
Salt Marsh House in Southwold receives high praise for its cleanliness, prime location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped and immaculate property, noting its proximity to the beach and town centre. The cosy and high-spec accommodation is lauded for its thoughtful touches, although some minor suggestions for improvement are mentioned.
Guests consistently describe the property as spotless and immaculate, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the house.
The property's location is frequently praised for being within walking distance to Southwold pier, the beach, and the town centre, making it an ideal spot for guests.
The house is described as cosy, warm, and comfortable with special mention of comfy beds. However, some guests noted limited seating for larger groups, which slightly impacts the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and quality furnishings. Points are deducted for the lack of wardrobe space in some bedrooms, the need for clearer instructions on using the heating system, and suggestions for safety improvements in the showers.
While guests mention thoughtful touches and a well-kitted out house, there are no specific references to gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately score this category.
About this property
Occupying a sought-after position in the heart of bustling Southwold in Suffolk, Salt Marsh House is an impressive townhouse which is ideal for a large family on holiday or a small gathering of family and friends. The living space is located on the first-floor to make the most of the property’s stunning views over the marshes and towards the sea. The sitting area benefits from feature parquet flooring with the addition of stylish rugs helping to give warmth and depth to the area and the seating is positioned in front of the windows, which help to create a beautifully light and sociable space. The contemporary kitchen is chic and stylish and comes complete with all that is needed to produce delicious food for the whole family with a dining table cleverly positioned next to patio doors opening onto a gorgeous balcony overlooking the gardens. There is a bedroom to suit everyone with a king-size, a super-king-size and a superb family room offering spacious and inviting accommodation. The gardens are a fantastic addition to the property and give space for the kids and any pets to run around while the grown-ups can chill out on the decking area. Salt Marsh House is in the ideal setting for exploring the nearby town of Southwold which boasts a sandy beach, great shops, bars and restaurants, and is home to the famous Adnams Brewery and a collection of brightly coloured beach huts, which offer a fabulous photo opportunity. Take a scenic walk through the harbour and over the footbridge to the picture-postcard pretty village of Walberswick. Jump in the car for days out to places such as Framlingham Castle, Yoxford Antiques Centre and Gardens, Go Ape Thetford, Easton Farm Park and Sutton Hoo. Have a go at activities such as golfing, fishing, sailing and horse-riding with birdwatching a must at RSPB Minsmere. For a seaside holiday with style and panache, make sure Salt Marsh House is on your bucket list.
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
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor family room with 3 x singles, 1 x second floor- super-king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility
Central heating.
Electric oven and grill, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine fridge.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed gardens, lawns, decking area, patio furniture, barbecue.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: The property benefits from a car charging port at an extra cost so if you wish to make use of it please let us know at time of booking.
Nearby points of interest
- Dunwich Beach
Reviews (17)
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Julie
Great location - easy walk to the pier and the town centre. It was disappointing that there was no information on what could and couldn't be recycled or the day the bins should have gone out. The recycling details are surely essential. The only wardrobe is in the main bedroom. There really does need to be wardrobe space provided in the other two bedrooms.
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Dominic
15 am every morning; it was funny on the first night but not so much as the week went on. This of course is nothing that that the owners can control and should not be a huge 'red flag'
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Chelsie
Loved the downstairs utility room as a family with no dogs, would recommend a small table and chairs in there as we used it for the teenagers to hang out in and have space away from parents! Great location. Enjoyed our stay so much and hope to return!!