Guests say
Northgate Bakery Annex in Beccles is a charming, characterful cottage praised for its spotless cleanliness, period features, and welcoming hosts. Guests highlight its excellent location near the town centre and local attractions, as well as the comfort and thoughtful touches throughout. The hosts, Chris and Sue, are frequently mentioned for their friendliness and helpfulness, and their dog Roxy is a delightful bonus for many. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few guests noted steep stairs, low door frames, and occasional road noise. Overall, it offers a memorable and cosy stay in a historic setting.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotless, immaculate, and very clean, with no significant negative comments about cleanliness.
The property is consistently praised for its proximity to Beccles town centre, shops, restaurants, and attractions. A minor mention of road noise was noted by a light sleeper.
Guests found the cottage very comfortable, cosy, and well-equipped. Some mention steep stairs and low door frames typical of a historic property, and one guest noted thin pillows.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with good parking, a spacious dressing room, and quality fitments. Facilities are in keeping with the period of the property, and maintenance is praised.
Hosts are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, often going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. While thoughtful touches are mentioned, please note that specific gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
This property is a self-contained annex to the owner’s 16th-century home in the Northgate conservation area, formerly a bakery and shop..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge (Small Freezer Compartment)
Separate Toilet.
Please Note: There Is A Steep, Narrow Staircase To The First Floor
First Floor:
Bedroom: Half Tester Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, DVD Player
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Use of owner’s washing machine and tumble dryer included. Shared courtyard with covered sitting-out area and outdoor furniture. Off road parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This self-catering accommodation, adjoining the owner’s home, is situated in the historic market town of Beccles, set on the River Waveney, which forms part of the Norfolk/Suffolk border and the southern extent of the Broads. This characterful property has a wealth of original features, including original Elizabethan beams and inglenook fireplace. The beams and fireplace are at least 450 years old, and many are older salvaged timbers. The kitchen has a Victorian tiled floor and the bedroom features a Tudor-style canopied double bed with matching window curtains and original beams. It even has a walk-in wardrobe with hairdryer, iron, and kettle so you can enjoy tea in bed without having to go down to the kitchen in the morning! This is a great place for a romantic break or as a base for exploring the area.
Nearby attractions include day boat hire on the Broads; the medieval city of Norwich with its cathedral, castle and fine shops and restaurants; the seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, with its famous pier, beach huts and Adnams brewery; and bird watching at rspb Minsmere. A short walk uphill to the town centre, supermarkets, local shops, pubs, a street market on Friday mornings, bus and railway stations, and downhill to the quay and the river for fishing, boating, extensive riverside walks and cycling at Dunwich Heath. Norwich is worth a visit and is within an easy drive or leave the car and hop on the bus from the bus station, which is a short walk away. Beach 8 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants within 400 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Reviews (25)
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James Wright
Friendly hosts, lovely historical character property, private parking and great location - can recommend.
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Confirmed Guest
Didn’t sleep well, Being a light sleeper road traffic at night was disturbing, very close to road and were told when we got there make sure to pull the curtains at night as the upstairs of the buses look straight into bedroom window. Also although non smoking cottage the downstairs of the cottage smelt of cigarette smoke.
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TREVOR RUMBLE
A lovely cottage and very nice welcome from Sue and Chris