Guests say
Seal Cove is a well-regarded apartment in Southwold, praised for its cleanliness, prime location, and well-equipped nature. Guests appreciate the modern amenities, comfortable furnishings, and the added bonus of a roof terrace. While some guests mention issues with maintenance and the firmness of beds, the overall sentiment is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Most guests found the apartment to be clean and tidy, with only a few isolated complaints about stains on bedding and the need for redecoration in communal areas. The majority of feedback is positive regarding cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for being in the heart of Southwold, close to shops, the sea, and local walks. The convenience and desirability of the location are highlighted in numerous reviews.
Guests find the apartment comfortable and airy, with a few noting the beds are too hard and the quilts too heavy. Some also mentioned the need for blackout blinds and more comfortable sofas.
The apartment is generally well-equipped, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a non-flushing toilet, slow-draining shower, and problems with doors and windows. The lack of Wi-Fi during one guest's stay was a significant inconvenience.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Offering a chic hideaway in the heart of Southwold in Suffolk, Seal Cove is the perfect holiday destination for couples or small families. A particular feature of the property is its stunning roof terrace, which enables holiday makers to enjoy plenty of time alfresco whilst still being within walking distance of the bustling seaside town of Southwold. Stepping inside from the roof terrace on the second-floor, you find yourself in a fabulous open-plan living space where there is a superb fully fitted kitchen, which houses everything you could possibly need to rustle up fantastic food for the rest of the party.
The elegantly presented dining table is the perfect place to pull up a chair and sit down to eat together and really get into the holiday spirit. To relax and chill out, there is a generous seating area complete with a comfy sofa, TV for entertainment and views out onto the roof terrace and beyond. When it’s time for bed, it’s not far to go to find either a sumptuous king-size or the stylish twin; both are equally well presented and offer a relaxing sanctuary of calm after a tiring day. In the morning, grab a quick bath or shower and enjoy a coffee on the terrace before heading out for the day.
Stroll into Southwold and discover its magnificent beach and pier plus it has some great shops and eateries to explore and is home to the famous Adnams Brewery. Within walking distance is the picture-postcard village of Walberswick which has a couple of popular traditional pubs and great crabbing opportunities along its sandy beach. You can even buy fresh fish from any of the fish huts along the harbour. For a scenic drive to some nearby attractions, check out Framlingham Castle, Halesworth Museum, Adventure Island Play Park, Easton Farm Park, Africa Alive and Oasis Camel Park. The whole area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so there are loads of great walks, hikes and cycle rides to undertake as well as golfing and sailing opportunities too.
Grab a picnic and head to beaches at Aldeburgh, Dunwich, Kessingland and Thorpeness. Offering a stunning getaway in the heart of Southwold, Seal Cove offers a truly memorable holiday.
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
Split-level apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Second-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Central heating.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV with FreeSat, DVD player, CD player, iPod docking station, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 1 car with additional unallocated roadside parking available nearby.
Outside roof terrace, patio furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers please.
Note: For safety reasons, no barbecues on the roof terrace please
Reviews (17)
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Adrian
We've stayed here several times before, and always enjoyed our stay, but this time noted a few frays at the edges. - the entertainment info states the presence of a Firestick to allow streaming of programmes via the TV. No Firestick was obvious, so no possibility of streaming. Eventually discovered it by accident behind a box of tea bags on the top shelf of the kitchen wall cupboard! Plugged it in, but couldn't get it to work. - the toilet flush in the bathroom only worked intermittently (water dribbling constantly into the pan, presumably the valve needs sorting), so couldn't be trusted to flush. - the extractor fan in the bathroom didn't work, so the room tended to get steamed up. - the radiators in the bathroom and ensuite both need bleeding, as the top half was permanently cold. - dust obvious along the top of the bedhead, so a bit more attention to cleaning more thoroughly needed. We didn't bother to report these at the time, as we were only there for a few days, and it's a pity really, because it takes the edge of what is a delightful and well-appointed duplex. It hasn't put us off considering a return to Seal Cove, but you need to be aware that when you're paying for a top end stay, it's the details that make all the difference
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Gemma
We really enjoyed our stay at Seal Cove, having a parking space was really handy. The apartment itself was great, roof terrace was lovely and the bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable. The sofa in the lounge wasnât particularly comfortable but we didnât spend much time sitting on it! We stayed as a family of 4 and felt very safe and happy at the apartment. Hope to be back!
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Frances
I really liked it's clean modern look. Everything worked fine, but some doors and windows were hard to shut properly. Really good location in the town and the patio/balcony appeared to get the sun all day. I contacted Best of Suffolk and they were very helpful. Great base for exploring Southwold or further afield. Marked parking space a bonus.