5 Bed Cottage in Walberswick

About this property

A stay in this unique former home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh the renowned architect will certainly be one to remember. Situated in the famous seaside village of Walberswick this fine Edwardian house is perfect for a holiday or a celebration with family or friends on the unspoiled Suffolk coast.

This spacious property sleeps ten guests across three floors of spacious, light-filled rooms. Stylish and comfortable, the interior comprises five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Walberswick’s long sand and shingle beach backed by grassy dunes is within 200 metres, ideally placed for picnics and walks along the shoreline. The village is famous for crabbing and has friendly traditional pubs serving hearty food, plus a cluster of shops, while a short ferry ride across the River Blyth brings you to the charming town of Southwold.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh lived in this house from 1914 to 1915, and prints of the lovely watercolours he painted while living here decorate the walls. From the bright hall, step into the roomy kitchen/diner. Designed for entertaining, it features a superb bespoke kitchen, a wine fridge and a dining table. Relax in the airy lounge, with sumptuous seating, a wood burner and a 72" Smart TV, Starlink broadband connection. Bi-fold doors open onto a large, outside patio and there’s a small, second kitchen for rustling up outdoor feasts. Upstairs are four delectable bedrooms, with the fifth tucked beneath sloping ceilings on the second floor. Outside, the large, enclosed garden offers a patio with outdoor furniture and an extensive lawn. There is private parking for two cars and an EV charging point.

Southwold (1.5 miles) is known for the brightly coloured beach huts on its golden sands and the landmark lighthouse in the middle of town. Enjoy a stroll down the delightful Edwardian pier and shop for freshly caught fish, plus local produce from a good array of independent shops. Double zip wires and a giant puzzle of pathways to explore are among the attractions for a fun day out at the Maize Maze (6 miles). Idyllic walks at RSPB Minsmere (8.5 miles) offer the chance to see some of the UK’s rarest wildlife, with an impressive variety of birds and a glimpse of otters. Fun for children in the Wild Zone includes building dens, hunting for mini-beasts and a play area.

Additional information and rules

- 5 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin zip-and-link (can be made into a king-size on request at time of booking), 3 doubles

- 4 bathrooms – 2 shower rooms with showers and WC's, 1 bathroom with shower, bath, electric toothbrush charger and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower, bidet, electric toothbrush charger and WC and 1 separate WC

- 2 electric ovens and induction hob, 2 microwave/combi ovens, 2 dishwashers, large full size fridge/freezer, wine fridge and instant boiling tap

- Second kitchen/utility room – double oven, microwave/combi oven, air fryer, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, washer and dryer, rotary washing line in the garden

- Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied October - March)

- Smart 72" TV with surround sound in lounge

- Starlink broadband

- Fixed stair gates on main stairs

- Secure, enclosed garden with table, chairs and sun loungers

- Secure gun cabinet – On request only

- Welcome pack

- Air source heat pump central heating and underfloor heating on the ground floor

- Dogs to be kept on ground floor only and off all furniture

- Low, sloping ceilings on the second floor

- Bike storage for 5 bikes

- Private parking for 2 cars

- EV charging point

- Please bring your own beach towels

- Shop, pubs and beach 200 metres