5 Blackshore, Southwold

3.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

6 Customer Review(s)

Val
October 2024

“Just had a very relaxing holiday in No.”

5 Blackshore Road. The cottage is very comfortable with great views over the river on one side and the marshes on the other. There is always something to see! It is cosy, warm and spacious and well equipped. Looking forward to visiting again.

5 Blackshore Road. The cottage is very comfortable with great views over the river on one side and the marshes on the other. There is always something to see! It is cosy, warm and spacious and well equipped. Looking forward to visiting again.

- Val, October 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback, we are delighted you had a lovely week. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Chris June 2024

“A dream property really.”

We loved it. Very very generous level of facilities and amenities right down to the tea spoons. Will be back for sure.

- Chris, June 2024

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Sarah April 2024

“We enjoyed a week at 5 Blackshore Cottage ultimately because of the location of the property and the size of the cottage.”

The cottage itself is in desperate need of some maintenance. The property has great potential.

- Sarah, April 2024

Thank you for you feedback and we are pleased you enjoyed the location. We are continually working to make improvements to the maintenance of the property, with new sofas and carpets fitted just last week! We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Val October 2023

“Had a really comfortable holiday in No.”

5 Blackshore. It was lovely (after a long journey) to arrive to a warm ,cosy and welcoming cottage.The wine,tea,coffee and biscuits were a delight! The cottage is well equipped, lovely and warm with fantastic views. Overall, a fabulous stay.! Thank-you. Only one criticism....the internet was a problem.

- Val, October 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again. Fibre broadband all installed now too! Property Owner
Caroline May 2023

“It’s a bit tired but we’ve been coming here for so many years we can forgive it!”

If the owners were wanting to improve things and only if - the bed in the main bedroom just needs a decent mattress lose all the toppers it’s like a princess and the pea bed! The sofas in the lounge I know are a good 15 years old and could do with replacing … The damp is coming through quite badly and it does smell damp … The shower in the main bathroom doesn’t work at all … There was no outside parasol! Which was a problem as we were blessed with glorious weather and no shade there was one last year? Having said all that we absolutely love the place and would like to re book if you can contact me for a deposit same week next year

- Caroline, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback on the cottage. We have replaced the mattress so hopefully that will be better. We had a couple of cheeky birds nesting in the loft which had caused some damage to the roof, hence some damp. This has now been rectified. We are also in the process of replacing the sofas. Unfortuntaly a previous guest had turned the shower pump off, so this is now on and back to normal. And we always keep the parosol in the garage and usually put it in place in the May half term. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Bridget April 2023

“This property was in an excellent location and we enjoyed lovely walks from the door.”

However, the cottage was uncomfortable and nowhere near the usual standard of a rental like this. The beds were all uncomfortable, the sofas in the sitting room were very lumpy and dirty with throws put over them to cover the many marks and stains. The carpet in the sitting room had many dirty marks as did the rug in the conservatory and the latter in particular was grubby and not a pleasant place to sit. The kitchen was well equipped but two of the cupboard doors had broken hinges and one in particular was hanging loose. The worst part though was a problem with the heating. On our first night the heating came on and was very noisy in the sitting room with sounds of running water and gurgling. This was worse in two of the bedrooms including the only double room. The pipes there are next to the headboard and not boxed in so the sound was loud. I recorded it and took a decibel reading which was between 30-45 depending on the amount of churning so not great to sleep next to. I reported the problem the next day and a plumber was sent around when we were out which was good. However this did not sort out the problem and we realised that the thermostat was probably broken and the water was seriously overheating. We turned the boiler off and rang the next day to be told that there was nothing they could do and they didn't have any other properties to move us to. They rang back later and said we could go home and have a refund but we had builders in our house and had arranged to be away when our own house was going to be unusable. I messaged again and asked to speak to a supervisor as i could see on the website that there were similar priced properties nearby which were available for letting. I was told that there was nothing more they could do and we would just have to sleep in another room. I pointed out that two of the rooms were affected by the heating noise and we had to make the choice between heating and sleeping which wasn't acceptable. The property is meant to be for 6 people and we had paid for it as such even though there was just two of us so being told to move to another room and sleep in single beds si not acceptable. As far as the company was concerned they had followed their protocol and weren't prepared to do anything else to resolve the problem - just bad luck for us. We left early in the end as it was too cold and too uncomfortable. I would not recommend the cottage or the company and have sent in a formal complaint.

- Bridget, April 2023

Thank you for your review and I apologise you didn't have an enjoyable stay. We have recently changed all the carpets throughout the entire cottage and have replaced the sofas aswell as other general maintenance. The heating / pipe noise has also been fixed, there was air in the pipes that has now been rectified and is much quieter. We have also boxed in the pipes by the bed for extra sound protection. We hope you might come back to experience the positive changes we have made and thank you again for your feedback. Property Owner

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower and basin, 2 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Dining room
Sitting room
Conservatory sitting room
Oil heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, toaster
Smart TV, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair available on request
Parking at harbour a short walk from the property, subject to availability
Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Parking subject to availability

The property

Located in one of Southwold's most iconic locations, directly by the Harbour, giving you picturesque views over Blackshore Quay, which is a hive of activity with a variety of fishing boats. This traditional fishermans cottage is very much a home from home, offering a variety of comfortable space for the whole family to enjoy, including a kitchen, dining room, living room and conservatory, with three spacious bedrooms, one en-suite shower and one family bathroom on the first floor. Outside is a large patio area with table and chairs, allowing you to make the most of the gorgeous views surrounding the property. The property is of a nautical theme, with comfortable seating arrangements, beautiful ornaments, allowing you to truly relax and enjoy the sensational views. Ground Floor Entering from the harbour side, through the entrance porch, with the stairs in front of you, living room to your left and dining room to your right. There are large steps taking you up and over the sea defence into the courtyard. Kitchen Located at the rear of the property, this long kitchen is the ideal place to cook up a storm. There is an electric oven, with four ring hob and extractor fan above, dishwasher, 50/50 fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle. Utility Room Located through the kitchen, an ideal space for storing your coats and wellie boots. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in here, and a door leading out onto the garden. . Dining Room With a fantastic grand wooden table and eight chairs, with views over the harbour, the perfect space for quality meals together. Sitting Room With large full width window, framing the most magical views. There are three two-seater sofa's, and array of side tables, coffee table and both table and floor lamps, 32'' and a Smart TV. There is a wood-burning stove, perfect for those cooler winter months, imagine sitting back, fire roaring and watching the view. Conservatory With door leading onto the front courtyard, there are two wicker chairs and side table, the ideal spot to sit and read a good book with a cuppa (or glass of wine). Cloakroom Located off of the kitchen, featuring a WC and washbasin. First Floor Carpeted, slightly steep stairs lead up to the first floor landing. Bedroom 1 Located at the front of the property, with views out over the Harbour. This room features a double bed, with bedside tables and lamps. There is a large double wardrobe and chest of drawers for your belongings. Within this room is a sink and shower cubical. Bedroom 2 Located at the front of the property, with Harbour views. This room has two wooden single beds, with bedside table and lamp between. There is a large chest of drawers for your belongings, along with a full length mirror on the wall, and chair beneath. Family Bathroom This unique shaped room features a sink, WC and bath with shower above. Bedroom 3 Located at the rear of the property, with views of the marshes and of Southwold. The smaller of the three bedrooms, this room has a two wooden single beds, with bedside table and lamp between. There is a chest of drawers for your belongings. Outside At the front of the property there is a patio area offering your panoramic views of the harbour. There is a large wooden table and chairs, complete with parasol. Parking can be found a few steps away at the Harbour. Please note this is on a first come, first served basis.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

SOUTHWOLD

Lowestoft 13.4 miles; Ipswich 35.1 miles

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.

Note: Parking subject to availability.
Note: No unaccompanied teenagers permitted at the property

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Reviews & Ratings

“Just had a very relaxing holiday in No.”

“A dream property really.”

“We enjoyed a week at 5 Blackshore Cottage ultimately because of the location of the property and the size of the cottage.”

“Had a really comfortable holiday in No.”