Guests say
Dressmaker's Cottage is a warm, cosy, and quirky property with a secure garden and pleasant countryside views. It's well-equipped for family gatherings and is situated close to Southwold and Covehithe beach. Guests appreciate the ample parking, communal areas, and the secure outdoor space.
While many guests found the cottage cosy and well set out, there were several mentions of dust and general cleanliness not meeting expectations upon arrival. These issues seem to be sporadic rather than consistent.
The cottage is well-liked for its proximity to local amenities, beaches, and attractions like Southwold. However, some guests noted the proximity to the A12 road as a source of noise, which affected their experience.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with cosy communal areas, secure outdoor spaces, and comfy beds. The presence of a fire and ample space for families contributed to the comfort level.
The property is praised for its well-equipped kitchen and ample space. However, there are comments about the need for more frying pans, a washing line, and issues with an eggy smell from the drains. The mention of a cabin that no longer exists suggests some outdated information.
A welcome bag with snacks was mentioned, indicating a degree of thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not consistently referenced and there is no guarantee of their provision, this is reflected in the score.
About this property
This delightful Grade II Listed red-brick cottage, situated in Wrentham village within 10 minutes' drive of the wonderful seaside town of Southwold, is full of character and original features.
A traditional Grade II Listed cottage, renovated to a very high standard and beautifully furnished throughout. The four bedrooms can accommodate nine guests and the sociable layout is perfect for a family get together. Dressmaker’s Cottage is in the heart of Wrentham so you have a couple of good pubs, cafe, shop and tennis courts just a short stroll away.
The nearest beach is at Cove Hithe just a 5 minute drive away. Southwold (10 minute drive away) is a traditional coastal town famous for its pastel coloured beach huts, fishing boats and fabulously fresh seafood! The town has some excellent independent shops, cafes and restaurants, be sure to call in for a pint of the acclaimed Adnams beer in one of the popular pubs.
Size: sleeps 9 in 4 bedroomsBeds: 3 x single beds, 1 x bunk beds, 1 x double, 1 x king size bed.
AccommodationLiving area: 2 x 3-seater sofas. Wood-burning stove.Kitchen/Diner: Table, chairs to seat 9. Gas range (cooker and hob) with extractor, dishwasher, fridge, separate freezer, microwave. Washing machine, tumble dryer. Bedroom 1: king-sized bed with ensuite hand basin and wc.Bedroom 2: double bed.Bedroom 3: Bunk-beds to sleep 2Attic bedroom: 3 single beds. Bathroom: bath with hand held shower. Separate shower cubicle, WC, hand basin. Combi Boiler- with limitless hot water.
Entertainment: TV, Netflix and Freeview, DVD, music centre, board games.Outside: There is off-road parking for two cars at Dressmaker's Cottage. The driveway with a slight incline and a large hedge at the front of the garden provide shelter from the main road which runs through the village. (This is the A12 but the speed limit is 30mph). enclosed garden, brick and cobbles patio, garden furniture. play area.General: Good fibre band wifi. Bed linen and towels are provided. Energy costs included. Gas central heating, supplemented by wood burner. No smoking.Pets: two well-behaved dogs welcome. Note - you will need to pay an additional pet fee. Dogs should not be left unattended in the property.Accidental Damage Deposit: you may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.Notes: to the rear of the property is an area of land (not owned by the property) where there are very friendly goats, sheep and horse.
Reviews (14)
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Mr Bixter
Great cottage for a group of us, comfy and cosy with space for children to play and adults to relax. There was an eggy smell to the drains at times. We had some cleaning issues on arrival but these were resolved on the day.
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Mrs Churchill
This is a lovely cottage. Wonderful sunsets, comfy beds, great shower, dog safe garden and a lovely lovely holiday. The accommodation was generous in size and amenities - games to play, comfy seats, comfy clean beds and not far from Southwold. We loved it. Felt relaxed and enjoyed both the property and local amenities and attractions. Very well situated. Thank you!
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Mrs Patel
Overall the cottage was very charming and well equipped. The Chinese just up the road was lovely and the short drive to Lowestoft was perfect. You are only a couple of minutes drive from a Morrisons and an Aldi too which is helpful. Although the cottage itself was quirky and decorated nicely, on arrival we did not feel that the cottage was particularly clean. This was disappointing as we were not able to access the property till 4pm so that it could be made ready. A welcome bag had been left with a few snacks which was a nice touch, however we could not find any information or a welcome pack. Eventually we found one under the coffee table which gave very outdated information. For instance it made reference to a cabin with games and TV which is obviously not there anymore. One of the biggest issues we had was the drainage smell coming from the bathroom when the taps were running, it was almost unbearable. We do appreciate that the cottage is old but it really did put a bit of a damper on our experience as every time you wanted a shower you were hit with the awful smell. Apart from this the cottage was big and we did have a nice week however for the money we paid we were disappointed. Hopefully these issues can be rectified in time for the new guests as the cottage itself could be a really nice space.