Durdans, Walberswick

4.3★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

8 Customer Review(s)

Gill
September 2024

“We have returned to Durdans for a few years now, just because it is perfect for our needs.”

Its position is ideal, close to Southwold, we park the cars and walk everywhere. The house and gardens are amazing, perfect for the dog. We will, no doubt, return again next year.

Its position is ideal, close to Southwold, we park the cars and walk everywhere. The house and gardens are amazing, perfect for the dog. We will, no doubt, return again next year.

- Gill, September 2024
Emma December 2023

“Had a super Christmas stay at Durdans .”

It is a beautiful house in a wonderful location. The house was clean and well equipped and the Christmas decorations and tree were lovely. We had everything we needed for our festive break, including a fantastically generous welcome pack including lots of goodies from the local deli . We will definitely stay again .

- Emma, December 2023
Rupert December 2023

“Having been regular - one might even say loyal - customers at Durdans for several years now we are sad to find the standard of maintenance leaves more and more to be desired.”

Nearly all of the fridge door shelves are now broken, as they have been for at least 2 years, so it is impossible to keep a bottle of milk in the fridge. The Venetian blinds in the en-suite bathroom don’t work and the curtains in the master bedroom need rehanging. The drain outside the kitchen is blocked so the waste water from the sink just flows out onto the drive. None of these are serious deficiencies (although not being able to keep milk in the fridge is seriously annoying!) but they do make Durdans feel rather unloved, and its guests accordingly rather underappreciated . We also arrived to find no tea towels and no oven gloves (we had to go and buy a pair of oven gloves, and fortunately we brought our own tea towels as there are never enough, but to find none at all is really not on). With a heavy heart, I think we may be moving on next year.

- Rupert, December 2023

Many apologies for the issues you raise. These have all been addressed. In addition we have made a number of changes and improvements to the house. This includes a completely new cleaning team who are excellent and it's made a huge difference, the house feels loved and well cared for. I am very sorry you won't be with us this year, but hope you might try us again next year. Property Owner
Neville October 2023

“We had concerns in relation to previous comments re cleanliness but this was no issue whatsoever.”

The family had a great stay and we would recommend the property. Our only comment would be we spent the whole week in the lovely kitchen due to the standard of the sofa in the lounge. We had a great stay but feel it may be time to upgrade the lounge seating to make it more welcoming. A great house, perfect location, would recommend. Thank you

- Neville, October 2023

Thank you for your comments. We have made several improvements to the house including a reupholstered sofa in the lounge, so I do hope you will return and find it more comfortable Property Owner
Michael September 2023

“The property has the potential to be a 4 star as published however our party of 6 were extremely disappointed with the overall cleanliness which would reduce our overall rating to 2 star i.”

E. Dead flies under the bread bin , oven not cleaned internally , fridges and freezers not cleaned internally , Dog hairs over soft furnishings in Lounge . Also in particular, the cushions of the sofas in the main lounge either need replacing or at the very least a deep clean as there was an unpleasant 'musty' smell that pervaded the ground floor even after we had aired the property, hoovered everywhere , dusted the hard surfaces and sprayed febreze on the soft furnishings. None of this made for a relaxing holiday !

- Michael, September 2023

Thank you for taking time to feedback this is obviously unacceptable, I do apologise. In the meantime we have appointed a completely new cleaning team. So far they have been excellent and the house feels cared for again, they even arrange the inside of the kitchen cupboards and drawers. I think you would find the house transformed. Property Owner
Gill September 2023

“Perfect house in a perfect position for all the main attractions like southwold, long dog walks and excellent pubs.”

Quiet, relaxing and didn’t drive the car for the whole 5 days. 2nd time we’ve stayed at durdans and we will definitely be staying again and recommending.

- Gill, September 2023
Pippa March 2023

“Beautiful house and garden in an ideal location.”

Best of Suffolk very helpful and easy to get hold of.

- Pippa, March 2023
Susan December 2022

“Very well equipped house which comfortably accommodated our party of 3 generations.”

The large kitchen dinner provided a wonderful social space. Great supply of games, books etc. The property has extensive well maintained grounds.

- Susan, December 2022

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x single and 1 x pull-out truckle bed, 1 x twin, 1 x king-size
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Snug with open fire
Gas central heating
Electric oven and grill, induction hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, 2 x freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
Flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
A travel cot and highchair are available on request at time of booking
Off-road parking for at least 2 cars
Gardens, lawns, decked patio, terrace, patio furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.6 miles
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers

The property

You are welcomed into a generous, bright and beautifully hand made fitted kitchen with separate utility area and door leading to the reading room. The large and comfortable drawing room, off the reading room, has an open fire and doors to the garden. On the first floor there is an L shaped landing with doors opening to the master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a single with full size pull out bed, king and twin bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is an additional wet room on the ground floor off the hallway – great for sandy feet! This detached house is tucked away in a quiet road close to the village. Three patios ensure that guests can enjoy the sun at any time of the day. There is ample parking for two cars on the drive, as well as on generous grass verge. Ground Floor Kitchen Double doors open directly into this large contemporary kitchen with bespoke units by well known Suffolk joiners Church and Gooderham. A skylight makes this a particularly bright room. The large wooden table is great for meals with friends and family with ten chairs and there are an additional two cane chairs and Welsh dresser stacked with cookery books for the chef of the party! Integral appliances include an electric eye level oven with separate grill, induction hob with five rings and an integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Utility Room Conveniently located off the kitchen, the utility room has a second fridge and freezer, washing machine and dryer. Reading Room Stacked with books and a selection of DVDs, this room acts as an inner hall with doors leading to the kitchen, lounge and the hall. The room is furnished with a writing desk and comfortable chairs, making it ideal for sitting quietly with a book or doing a spot of work, as well as a games table and stock of games for the more active members of the family! Drawing Room Accessed through the reading room, this is the perfect place for guests to enjoy each other’s company. This sizeable room has French doors onto the west facing patio to make full use of the garden during summer, and a wood-burning stove for the chilly nights. Furniture includes an eclectic mix of sofas, comfy armchairs, coffee tables, a Victorian church pew as well as a TV and ipod dock. Hall The front door opens into the hall with a tiled floor. Stairs lead to the first floor and doors open to the sitting room, wet room and reading room. ‘Den’ This is a charming light room with west and east-facing windows. Wonderful in the summer with its door leading onto a south-facing American style porch, the room is equally cosy in the winter with the original fireplace with open fire, large sofa and window seat. Wet room Ideal when you come home from the beach or a muddy walk, the wet room is just off the hallway and has a shower, washbasin, and WC. First Floor Wooden stairs lead from the hall to the L shaped first-floor landing with the master and single bedrooms at one side of the house and the twin, king and family bathroom to the other. The landing is carpeted with bedrooms having lovely painted wooden floors with rugs. Master bedroom This beautifully bright and spacious dual aspect room with super-king size bed, has windows overlooking the gardens to both the south and west. There is ample storage in the built-in wardrobe with shelves and drawers, a Victorian dressing table with mirror above as well as a full-length wall mirror and a wooden floor has a large rug on it. En-Suite Bathroom A luxurious bathroom with a double-ended roll-top bath as well as a walk-in shower, washbasin, toilet, and heated towel rail. A west-facing window gives natural daylight. Single Bedroom A large single room with east-facing window catching the morning sun. The single bed has a full size pull out single bed for guests wishing to transform the room into a twin. There is also a chest of drawers and hooks for guests wishing to hang clothes. Twin Bedroom Great for children or adults, this room has handsome wooden twin beds with a small chest of drawers and bedside lamp in between, a built-in wardrobe, chair, and west-facing window. King Bedroom This large light room has south and east-facing windows overlooking the gardens. The king-size bed has a contemporary wooden frame, there is storage in a wardrobe with built-in shelves and a writing desk with drawers. An original decorative fireplace adds character to this charming room. Family Bathroom With bath and hand shower, basin, toilet and heated towel rail, this is ideally situated next to the double bedroom and opposite the twin. The bathroom benefits from a south-facing window. Outside Guests can park in the driveway where there is space for two cars with overflow in front of the house on the grass verge. A path from the drive leads to the kitchen door, with a second path leading from Palmers Lane through the garden gate to the original front door. Durdans has a huge south facing garden, mostly laid to lawn, surrounded by well-established hedges, shrubs and mature trees giving almost total privacy. There is a small orchard and one section has been transformed into a delightful shrubbery. Beds close to the house are planted with hydrangeas and other plants. There is a path around the house with a variety of paved or decked patio areas allowing guests to enjoy dining in the open air, making the most of the sun from every angle. The patio outside the ‘den’ has an American style porch.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

WALBERSWICK

Southwold 8 miles; Norwich 30 miles

A delightful coastal village set at the mouth of the River Blyth in the Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve. This place is perfect for a chilled break by the sea. It offers a small range of delightful shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés to choose from. The nearest town is Southwold just a short trip over the River Blyth, it offers a good selection of amenities as well as a museum and a light house. The city of Norwich is also accessible and is well worth a visit. Walberswick is one of the few places in the UK with very little light pollution.

Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking. Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers. Note: Bedding will be available for the truckle bed, if you require the truckle bed to be made up please let us know.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We have returned to Durdans for a few years now, just because it is perfect for our needs.”

“Had a super Christmas stay at Durdans .”

“Having been regular - one might even say loyal - customers at Durdans for several years now we are sad to find the standard of maintenance leaves more and more to be desired.”

“We had concerns in relation to previous comments re cleanliness but this was no issue whatsoever.”

“The property has the potential to be a 4 star as published however our party of 6 were extremely disappointed with the overall cleanliness which would reduce our overall rating to 2 star i.”

“Perfect house in a perfect position for all the main attractions like southwold, long dog walks and excellent pubs.”