Southwold Arms Apartment

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

Sarah
January 2025

“Lovely apartment with lots of space.”

Beds very comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. We found it lovely and warm and quiet. Great location and found free parking a 5 minute walk away. The hall way bottom light only seems to work when the shop below is open -maybe it is on the same electrical circuit. Other than that perfect property for us and our family.

Beds very comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. We found it lovely and warm and quiet. Great location and found free parking a 5 minute walk away. The hall way bottom light only seems to work when the shop below is open -maybe it is on the same electrical circuit. Other than that perfect property for us and our family.

- Sarah, January 2025
Howard September 2024

“A lovely well-appointed apartment in an excellent location right in the centre of Southwold.”

No onsite parking but with a free car park just 5 minutes walk away this is not a problem. There were just the two of us but the apartment would be perfectly comfortable for four adults and would be ideal for a family.

- Howard, September 2024
Christine September 2024

“We had a great holiday, the apartment was clean and very comfortable, it had everything we needed.”

I would use Skyes Cottages again and would not hesitate to recommend them to friends.

- Christine, September 2024
Carol September 2024

“Although the flat was of a generally acceptable standard, attention to detail was lacking: Soiled and grubby mattress and pillow protectors.”

Defunct entrance/vestibule lighting and defunct stairwell lighting, making entry after dark difficult. Defunct main bathroom extractor fan Defunct kitchen radio One kitchen ceiling light defunct Entrance/stairway shabby carpet and badly chipped paintwork

- Carol, September 2024
Sharon August 2024

“Really great apartment and location excellent!”

Fantastic with children and all amenities were there. Only downside was having to strip the beds and take out the rubbish at the end which was slightly odd in my opinion.

- Sharon, August 2024
Amanda April 2024

“Lovely apartment.”

...2nd stay here. Great location as right on High St. Very clean and comfortable As several people have previously mentioned, clothes hanging space in double room could be improved as there is room for clothes hanger as in twin room

- Amanda, April 2024
Laura April 2024

“We had a lovely stay at the Southwold Arms apartment - our first little getaway with our baby daughter.”

We have stayed at the apartment before and knew it was in a great location and is very well appointed. Everything is clean and there is everything you could need for a great self catering stay. We would definitely recommend it!

- Laura, April 2024
Christina January 2024

“Our second visit and apartment just as we remembered last year.”

As other guests have noted the main bedroom needs a hanging rail and a chair for clothes. This did not bother us as there were only 2 us us but would be a problem if the second bedroom was in use. We love Southwold and this apartment fits our needs perfectly

- Christina, January 2024
Alison October 2023

“Great apartment in a good location, bang in the centre of Southwold.”

Close to amenities, beach, cafes & supermarkets. The downside to this is the parking is tricky even in October, not crucial but something to be aware of. The main bedroom would benefit from a wardrobe or hanging space or some sort. It was spotlessly clean and very spacious. I would definitely recommend

- Alison, October 2023
Roger October 2023

“Conveniently located and spacious apartment.”

Rather chilly on arrival at 4pm and apartment took a while to warm up. Heating instructions say ‘heating is controlled by the owners’ - rather impractical when they do not your requirements & no instructions to override the system. Kitchen very well equipped. Double bedroom would benefit from a clothes hanging rail/wardrobe and coat hangers in both bedrooms are needed. Apart from that would recommend.

- Roger, October 2023
John June 2023

“We have stayed in this property previously and love the location and the facilities offered at the apartment.”

We have one or two niggles this time. The outer door has always had a faulty handle and this can be annoying. On a minor note, we have previously received a small gift of wine and biscuits on arrival. For the price paid it appears penny pinching to discontinue this. On a more positive note, we stayed for nearly two weeks and the housekeepers did an excellent job in cleaning at the halfway date.

- John, June 2023
Emma June 2023

“Absolutely beautiful apartment, the photos didn’t do it justice!”

Perfect location and spacious set up. Lovely decor. Well equipped. Only small comment was it did get a bit chilly in the evenings and it would have been nice to have had the heating on. Would definitely like to return.

- Emma, June 2023
Elaine April 2023

“We had a lovely stay.”

A nice apartment, very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you!

- Elaine, April 2023
Richard March 2023

“Second time in this property and we had a comfortable and enjoyable stay again.”

The only comment that I would make is that the carpet on the stairs needs attention and the stair well painting. Otherwise the apartment is spacious and well appointed.

- Richard, March 2023
Christina January 2023

“Dropped a point as floors looked clean but we’re not Dropped a point for facilities and Maintenance due to - no tongs for cooking and no heating on arrival - heating was sorted after a phone call.”

The duvet was too thick for us but appreciate that for most it would be ok Didn’t like being told to strip beds when being on holiday Overall we loved the apartment and hopefully will return. We have been to Southwold many times but this was our first winter trip and first return for several years

- Christina, January 2023

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Summary

First-floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
TV with FreeSat, iPod docking station WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Unallocated roadside parking nearby with paid car parks within a close distance
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers

The property

Located in the former Southwold Arms, above a quality independent mens clothing and footwear shop, the apartment has a private entrance off MacKenzie Mews to the rear of the building. The staircase leads to the amazing light and contemporary U shaped apartment, comprising living/dining/kitchen room overlooking the high street, a luxury guest bathroom plus two bedrooms at the back - one with an en-suite shower room First floor The glass fronted door to the apartment opens into a small hall where there’s space to leave footwear, coats and beach gear. Carpeted stairs rise to the large landing where doors open to the double bedroom, twin bedroom, family bathroom and open plan living area leading round to the dining area and kitchen beyond. There’s also an opening directly from the landing to the kitchen. The apartment has multiple inset lighting and oak floors throughout with rugs in the bedroom and living area. Kitchen/Living/Dining room The sun streams into the huge U shaped living/kitchen/dining room through three windows which face south overlooking the high street. This is a wonderful location for socialising with family and friends, The super modern kitchen area opens off the landing and is well equipped with integrated appliances including a fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Siemens double oven and ceramic hob with extractor ove Between the kitchen and living area is the dining table with four chairs plus two additional matching chairs are in the bedrooms in case you have visitors Relax in the living area with two comfortable sofas, plus a large sideboard with flat screen TV, games and DVDs for you to enjoy, occasional tables and some books housed in a fun boat shaped shelving unit. Double Bedroom Located at the back of the apartment, with a step down from the landing, the room overlooks a private courtyard, owned by the adjacent property. Furnished with a handsome double bed, matching bedside drawers, a larger chest of drawers and a chair. En Suite Bathroom Modern and fully tiled with bath and shower over, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. Twin Bedroom There’s a step down to this large room with window overlooking MacKenzie Mews, furnished with twin beds on sturdy wooden frames, a chair good sized chest of drawers and hooks. Family bathroom room Stylish and fully tiled, this bathroom is adjacent to the twin bedroom and has a P shaped bath and shower over, WC, wash basin, heated towel rail and window giving natural light. Outside There is no outside space at the Southwold Arms Apartment however guests can park in local car parks or on a side street where there is unrestricted parking. Spaces on the high street opposite the apartment are available for 30 minutes, convenient for loading and off loading. The access to the apartment is through a glass lobby located in MacKenzie Mews which is a private courtyard owned by the adjacent property, the courtyard is therefore limited to pedestrian access to the apartment only.

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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: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely apartment with lots of space.”

“A lovely well-appointed apartment in an excellent location right in the centre of Southwold.”

“We had a great holiday, the apartment was clean and very comfortable, it had everything we needed.”

“Although the flat was of a generally acceptable standard, attention to detail was lacking: Soiled and grubby mattress and pillow protectors.”

“Really great apartment and location excellent!”

“Lovely apartment.”

“We had a lovely stay at the Southwold Arms apartment - our first little getaway with our baby daughter.”

“Our second visit and apartment just as we remembered last year.”

“Great apartment in a good location, bang in the centre of Southwold.”

“Conveniently located and spacious apartment.”

“We have stayed in this property previously and love the location and the facilities offered at the apartment.”

“Absolutely beautiful apartment, the photos didn’t do it justice!”

“We had a lovely stay.”