Guests say
Sea Mouse Cottage in Southwold has received praise for its high standard of decoration, cosy atmosphere, and thoughtful touches such as welcome baskets. Its proximity to local amenities and the beach is appreciated, although some guests noted issues with noisy neighbours and maintenance concerns.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated incidents of cleanliness issues, such as unclean sheets, which seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is generally well-regarded due to its closeness to shops, the beach, and the town centre. However, there have been several mentions of disturbances from neighbours, which impacts the score.
Guests have described the property as cosy and comfortable, with a well-maintained interior. Some concerns were raised about the size of the shower cubicle and the lack of wardrobes, which suggests room for improvement in comfort.
The cottage is equipped with essentials and has received compliments on its kitchen and welcome packs. However, issues with a temperamental front door lock, small fridge, and a very small third bedroom suggest that the facilities could be better maintained and more accurately described.
Many guests mentioned and appreciated the welcome packs, which included items like wine, biscuits, and snacks. It should be noted that such gifts, while often provided, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Sea Mouse Cottage is a beautiful family period holiday home in the heart of Southwold just short walk from the gorgeous sandy beach, and vibrant high street. This beautiful property boasts an open plan kitchen/dining room, living room and bathroom on the ground floor, with three bedrooms on the first floor. Outside is an idyllic garden, perfect for dining alfresco.
On the Ground Floor entering off St Edmunds Road, you are welcomed into the entrance hall leading through to the living room, which is a fantastic room located at the front of the property with space for the whole party to come together and relax, complete with a period exposed brick feature fireplace this room offers three Scandinavian style sofas on wooden flooring, coffee table and TV with freesat for your entertainment flowing through to the beautiful newly fitted kitchen awaits the chef of the family, with everything you need to cook up a storm, this includes a dual fuel cooker, slimline dishwasher, washing machine, fridge with small freezer, microwave, wine fridge, kettle and toaster and in the dining section of the room there is a wooden table with six chairs with feature fireplace, also a modern family bathroom awaits with a beautiful freestanding bath, shower cubical, wash basin and WC.
Carpeted stairs lead up to the first floor landing area with bedroom 1 positioned at the front of the house, this tranquil space is perfect to retreat to at the end of the day, with a double bed with bedside tables and lamps, a chest of drawers and hanging rail for your belongings, Bedroom 2 is positioned at the rear of the property, with views across the garden, this idyllic room has a double bed with bedside units and lamps, finally the bunk room is accessible through bedroom 2 and is perfect room for children.
Sea Mouse Cottage benefits from a wonderful garden with table and chairs, the perfect space to enjoy dining alfresco, please note there is a shared pathway at the rear of the property with access to the neighbours gardens and whilst there is no allocated parking with this property, on road parking can be found along St Edmunds Road and is free of charge.
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
Set over two storeys.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x bunk (accessed through the second double).
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, corner shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting area
Heating.
dual fuel oven, microwave, fridge with icebox freezer, slim-line dishwasher, kettle, toaster, washing machine.
Wine fridge.
Smart TV, Freeview, WiFi, selection of books.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Unallocated on-road parking.
Garden with furniture.
One well behaved dog welcome, dog bowls and dog sofa provided.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Dunwich Beach
Reviews (19)
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Michelle
We stayed at this property Thursday night till Monday, unfortunately we came home early because the noise from next door, number 23 kept us awake, not sure who was staying or living there, but there was shouting, loud music, loud footsteps , in the night it would wake my dog up, which he then would bark. There was also kids riding around out the alley near the garden. It didnât make our stay pleasant, so we left Sunday morning, which was a shame.
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Leigh
Well decorated and clean! They really have thought of everything
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Melanie
The kitchen had everything you could need - the most well stocked of any Southwold holiday home we have stayed in. Fridge was small as per other reviews but fine for the 2 of us for a few days. Thanks