Guests say
Sweet Pea in Southwold is praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and central location, with a park nearby. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome gifts and well-equipped kitchen. Some maintenance issues and parking difficulties are noted, but overall, the property offers a pleasant stay.
The property is generally described as clean, with one mention of areas needing attention, such as bath panel water damage and window tiles with mould. The positive remarks on cleanliness outweigh the few concerns.
The location is central and close to amenities, with a park adjacent, but there are complaints about parking and a misleading description regarding dog-friendliness due to local restrictions on the nearby green.
Guests find the property comfortable, with airy rooms and cosy furnishings. The beds are noted as very comfy, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Facilities are well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and necessary appliances. However, there are several maintenance issues mentioned, such as a leaking shower, missing toaster, and a flickering bathroom light, which affect the score.
Guests mention welcome gifts, which are appreciated, but as there is no information on the consistency of these gifts being provided, it cannot be guaranteed for future guests.
About this property
Occupying a sought-after location in the heart of the delightful coastal town of Southwold in Suffolk, Sweet Pea offers immaculately presented accommodation, ideal for a family or couples travelling together. The open-plan layout lends itself to a truly sociable space and is just perfect for the family to gather and enjoy lots of quality holiday time together. There is an inviting seating area, an elegant dining area with an attractive rustic dining table designed for sociable family meals together and a fully fitted kitchen equipped with everything that is needed to create some delicious food for the whole family. A patio door leads outside onto the south-facing terrace where you can enjoy time drinking and dining alfresco on the outdoor table and benches. A highly convenient playground runs alongside the property and is ideal for tiring out the little ones in the family! Hopefully all that fresh air will have tired everyone out, so guests can choose from a sumptuously appointed king-size bedroom or a stylish twin. A family bathroom completes the accommodation. Waking up in the morning is a joy at Sweet Pea, so after breakfast or a quick coffee on the patio, it’s time to pack a bag and head out for the day. There is so much to see and do in around the house, it can be hard to know where to begin. Take a stroll into Southwold which has a good selection of shops and amenities as well as a pier and a lighthouse, and also within walking distance is the charming village of Walberswick, which has a couple of lovely traditional pubs. A little further away are attractions such as RSPB Minsmere, Snape Maltings, home to Aldeburgh Music Festival, Halesworth Museum, Adnams Brewery, Melford Hall and Go Ape Thetford. Sweet Pea has all the ingredients for a delightful family 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
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Central heating.
Electric oven and grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV with Netflix, iPod docking station, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
A travel cot and highchair are available.
Unallocated roadside parking.
Small front garden, enclosed rear courtyard, patio furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair please request at time of booking.
Note: There will be a welcome gift of wine and biscuits on arrival.
Note: No unaccompanied teenagers please.
Note: This property only accepts Monday and Friday arrivals and departures
Reviews (13)
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Hannah
Within 30 seconds in one direction there is the Adnams cafe where you can get your morning coffees and pastries and, less than 10 seconds in the other direction, there is a large swing park and green, which my six year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed. The house is also a very short walk to the high street and brilliant beach. The house itself is clean and bright and also cosy at the same time. It has everything you could possibly need and felt like a real home from home. Tea towels, oven gloves, dishwasher tablets and other cleaning items were available. There is also a washing machine, dishwasher, clothes airer and to use. The welcome gift was very thoughtful. We parked very near to the house to unload and were able to quickly find parking for our stay on the main road afterwords. Itâs rare that I stay somewhere and immediately look at the future availability, but that is exactly what Iâm doing with Sweet Pea. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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Sheryl
The decoration was modern and the house was clean. Plenty of space, the ceilings were higher than most properties in the area. It offered all the necessary appliances and the beds were comfortable. The only improvement required would be the leaking shower.
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Beverley
Ideal central location.