Guests say
Guests have praised the cottage for its cosy atmosphere, excellent location near the beach and town, and well-equipped kitchen. The property's Victorian features and comfortable furnishings have been appreciated, along with the thoughtful touches such as festive decorations and a welcome gift card. Some guests suggested minor improvements for even greater comfort.
Most reviews reflect a well-presented and spotlessly cleaned property. However, one review mentioned issues such as a dirty doormat and towel rail, suggesting room for improvement in cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for being central, convenient, and perfect for exploring Southwold and the beach, indicating a high level of satisfaction among guests.
The property is described as cosy, comfortable, and warm, with a special mention of the comfortable furniture. One review noted an issue with bed comfort due to a sloping floor, slightly impacting the overall comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and beach gear. However, comments about a small wet-room, a fallen curtain track, and the need for a staircase handle suggest some maintenance issues.
The provision of a welcome card and gift card, as well as festive decorations, demonstrate thoughtfulness. It should be noted that such personal touches, while appreciated, may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoying a secluded location and yet just a short walk from the delights of Southwold in Suffolk, 17 South Green is the perfect destination for a family holiday. Inside, the accommodation is immaculately presented and offers the best of both worlds; a range of traditional features with all the mod cons any discerning holiday guest would expect. The sitting room is inviting and has ample seating arranged around an attractive woodburning stove which provides a real focal point to the room. Step into the fully fitted kitchen which has everything that is needed to produce wholesome, hearty food for the whole family with the adjoining dining room a stylish area for everyone to gather and enjoy long, lazy meals together. The light and airy bedrooms offer a calming space to relax into after a hard day of exploring and are a great place to wake up to in the morning. Just a few minutes from the cottage is the wonderful sandy beach of Southwold together with an impressive selection of local amenities, making it an appealing place for a day out. Travelling a little further afield from the cottage and you can check out towns such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Woodbridge and Saxmundham, which all offer an excellent range of shops and eateries. If you want a bit of adventure then jump in the car and head to Bewilderwood, Go Ape Thetford and Ellough Park Racing Circuit or for something a little more sedate, take a trip to Framlingham Castle, Somerleyton Hall, Yoxford Antiques Centre and Gardens and Glemham Hall. Other great beaches nearby include Aldeburgh, Orford, Walberswick and Dunwich. 17 South Green is a hidden holiday gem in the heart of Southwold.
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.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x single.
Wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer.
TV with FreeSat, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
High chair available on request.
Unallocated roadside parking.
Sorry no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Due to the age of the property the stairs are steep and narrow.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers please.
Note: This property cannot accept Sunday arrivals
Reviews (8)
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Michael
17. South Green, cottage, is in an ideal location with ample parking. However I would question your rating of "Outstanding" 4.8 *. The door mat, on entering the cottage was disgusting, flithy dirty, we walked into the lounge to find the curtain track above the front door, had fallen off, which surely the cleaner must have known about. The pull cord switch in the downstairs bathroom, the cord is very dirty. The towel rail in the downstairs bathroom needed a good clean.The bed in the main bedroom is not particularly comfortable, as the floor slopes for right to left, the bed needs levelling up. There is no mention that the stairs are steep and the landing is very narrow, with a step down and step up to get to the upstairs toilet which is very small. This cottage would not be good for elderly people. Finally the downstairs could do with re decorating it looks tired, paint chipped of in many places. So do not understand at all your rating. Its good and could be very good, with a bit more attention to detail.
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Sheila
Great tucked away, but very central location. Thank you for decorating it so beautifully and providing a real tree. Clearly a treasured home, unlike some stark rentals. It was extremely well equipped with everything you'd need. Our grandson loved his litle bedroom down the narrow corridor with the window looking down into the kitchen through the skylight and the 'hidden' shower room in the 'kitchen cupboard'! Thank you for sharing your family treasure.
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Roger
We loved the Victorian features, and the furniture was very comfortable. A real gem.