The Smokehouse Cottage

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Paul
October 2024

“Lovely cosy cottage in ideal location for exploring Southwold.”

Could always do with an extra clean sometimes just to get rid of cobwebs and dust.

Could always do with an extra clean sometimes just to get rid of cobwebs and dust.

- Paul, October 2024
Carol September 2024

“The Smokehouse is a lovely little holiday cottage which was very clean and nicely furnished with pretty decor - thank you for the wine and treats!”

The neat little kitchen had everything we needed and more and the cooker was nice and easy to use on occasions. Considering its location and it being both close to the town and the beach, the house was amazingly quiet and peaceful - just what we wanted for a week away from home. Southwold is a pretty town with nice shops, restaurants, delicious fish and chips and lots of good walks nearby. Fabulous week.

- Carol, September 2024
Michael April 2024

“This is a fantastic property, really well situated within Southwold, close to the beach and the high street, plenty of on-street parking, and an electric car charging point literally just around the corner!”

The interior was great - really fresh and light decor, good quality towels and a spacious bathroom. Good quality wifi, a well-thought out amenities folder and a smart TV were all a boon. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch, with really well-chosen treats and a good bottle of wine. Only some tiny points to consider: the crockery seemed a little limited (e.g. just four mugs) and we expected to find a few pods for the coffee machine (they were easy to buy in the town though). We would definitely book this place again.

- Michael, April 2024
Hazel September 2023

“It was not clear that you had to walk through the second bedroom to get to the bathroom.”

Also the main bedroom was open plan immediately at the top of the stairs and you had to walk through that to get to the second bedroom and through that to the bathroom

- Hazel, September 2023
Carey-anne August 2023

“This is our second stay and we enjoyed it just as much as our first.”

- Carey-anne, August 2023
Stephen July 2023

“Lovely cottage and great location for exploring Southwold”

- Stephen, July 2023
Derek May 2023

“Enjoyed our stay”

- Derek, May 2023
David March 2023

“A lovely cottage that has everything we look for.”

Near the beach, near the pub, an enclosed rear garden, plenty of parking options. Perfect. The property is well equipped, super clean, warm and comfortable.

- David, March 2023
Jonathan March 2023

“Had an excellent stay and the property was great.”

Unfortunately there was no welcome pack as mentioned in the details and some of the cleaning could have been better. There was some dust on top of items in the bathroom and our dog was desperate to get under the sofa where we found a discarded Malteser and this looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for a while. However please note that this did not detract from our enjoyment of the property or our holiday.

- Jonathan, March 2023
Edwin March 2023

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again”

- Edwin, March 2023
Neil February 2023

“Excellent in every way from position in the town to cleanness to decoration.”

The only improvement would be if the double bed cover could be larger.

- Neil, February 2023
Alison November 2022

“Lovely cottage.”

Very comfortable and well equipped. Very cosy bed and beautiful furnishings. .ideally located too. Great staff at Best of Suffolk. So helpful always. love them all

- Alison, November 2022
Alison October 2022

“Yes, the cottage is delightful very comfortable and well equipped.”

The only problem I experienced was I could not open the door to the utility cupboard one day, had to ring the emergency line only to be told it wasn’t classified an emergency and so no one could sort it til the next day. I had washing that needed to be hung out. And in the end got a man from the Addams factory next door to help me. Could you please notify the housekeeper of this. It was extremely stressful at the time. Thanks. Alison

- Alison, October 2022
Rebecca October 2022

“We had a fantastic week and were really sad to leave.”

The house is in the perfect location a short walk to the beach and town. It was incredibly clean and comfortable. Lots of lovely touches - including a welcome bag of goodies which we really enjoyed. We look forward to booking and coming back next year! Thank you;)

- Rebecca, October 2022

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunk (bunks suitable for young children only)
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen
Dining/sitting area with electric fire stove
Note: The bunk room is only suitable for two small children (UNDER 10's ONLY), the beds are 2''6
Gas heating with electric fire stove
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle
bed linen and towels inc. in rent
On-road parking for 1 car, non-allocated, subject to availability
Rear courtyard garden with furniture and shrubs
One well behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: This property does not have access to a travel cot or highchair
Note: Suitable for one small dog only, please let us know when booking
Note: Guests receive a welcome hamper on arrival

The property

The Smokehouse Cottage is an charming pet-friendly cottage in the heart of Southwold, nestled away from the main road and steps from the vibrant high street and sandy beach. The property is compact and quirky with part of it dating back to the 19th Century when it was customary for many households to smoke their fish here. The property is ideal for couples or small families to use for a coastal get away, with the addition of a private courtyard garden. On the ground floor the property has a spacious open plan living/dining room, leading through to the kitchen. Wooden carpeted stairs lead you up to the master bedroom, with the second bedroom and bathroom. Ground Floor Wood-effect vinyl flooring leads throughout the property. Sitting/Dining Area This area has been newly refurbished to create the most relaxing space to enjoy. Within the sitting area there is a two seater sofa and two arms chairs to sit back a relax on, with a Smart TV including Netflix provided for your entertainment. There is also USB charging points. The room has been decorated in soothing tones, with subtle nautical touches, with the addition of a panelled wall with an electric flame effect fire and striking spotlights creating a wonderful feature wall. In the dining area there is a spacious wooden table with four dining chairs, perfect for enjoying those culinary delights you have whipped up in the kitchen. From the dining room a stable door leads out onto the courtyard garden at the rear of the property. There is a cupboard under the stairs, you won't find Harry Potter in there but you will find useful household bits including an iron /ironing board, clothes airer, vacuum cleaner and cushions for the garden furniture. Kitchen Wonderfully laid out to make the most of the space. This long kitchen is well equipped with a single electric oven with four ring induction hob, fridge with icebox freezer, slim-line dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster. In addition, there is a washing machine located in the family bathroom. First Floor Wooden carpeted stairs lead up to the first floor, entering directly into the master bedroom. Bedroom 1 With a glimpse of the Lighthouse, this stunning room has carefully decorated to create a tranquil space. There is a wooden double bed with panelled feature wall behind, with two bedside tables wth drawers and two bedside reading lights above. This room has a storage cupboard with hanging space for your belongings. Bedroom 2 Accessed through bedroom 1, this room is ideal for children 10 years and under to enjoy, with 2ft 6 bunk beds. Family Bathroom Located through bedroom 2, this spacious family bathroom has a P-shape bath with over head shower and glass screen. There is a WC, wash basin with mirror and light above, shaving point and heated towel rail. Storage is provided in the vanity units, there is also a washing machine located in the cupboard for guests use. Outside To the rear of the property is a private courtyard garden surrounded by a mixture of brick and pebbled walls complete with courtesy lighting. There is a circular table with four chairs, perfect for dining alfresco. There courtyard has been decorated with an array of beautiful plants and convivial, cosy atmosphere. The property unfortunately doesn't have any allocated parking, however parking can be found on near by roads.

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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: The bunk room is only suitable for two small children (UNDER 10's ONLY)
Note: This property does not have access to a travel cot or highchair.
Note: Suitable for one small dog only, please let us know when booking

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cosy cottage in ideal location for exploring Southwold.”

“The Smokehouse is a lovely little holiday cottage which was very clean and nicely furnished with pretty decor - thank you for the wine and treats!”

“This is a fantastic property, really well situated within Southwold, close to the beach and the high street, plenty of on-street parking, and an electric car charging point literally just around the corner!”

“It was not clear that you had to walk through the second bedroom to get to the bathroom.”

“This is our second stay and we enjoyed it just as much as our first.”

“Lovely cottage and great location for exploring Southwold”

“Enjoyed our stay”

“A lovely cottage that has everything we look for.”

“Had an excellent stay and the property was great.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again”

“Excellent in every way from position in the town to cleanness to decoration.”

“Lovely cottage.”