Cobblers Cottage, Southwold

Customer rating

4.1★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

22 Customer Review(s)

Rachel
December 2025

“Cute little cottage in the perfect location.”

Southwold seafront literally over the road, and a few minutes walk into the centre of town. The cottage itself was clean and very charming. Very comfortable sofas in the lounge, plenty of glasses and crockery, and there was even a Christmas tree in the dining room. On the down side, the shower wasn't working properly, could only get hot water for about 1 minute, so I had to use the bath. The pillows were very uncomfortable, like sleeping on a sack of balled-up socks, very lumpy.

Southwold seafront literally over the road, and a few minutes walk into the centre of town. The cottage itself was clean and very charming. Very comfortable sofas in the lounge, plenty of glasses and crockery, and there was even a Christmas tree in the dining room. On the down side, the shower wasn't working properly, could only get hot water for about 1 minute, so I had to use the bath. The pillows were very uncomfortable, like sleeping on a sack of balled-up socks, very lumpy.

- Rachel, December 2025
Kerry August 2025

“Cobblers Cottage was an absolute gem of a home, we LOVED it!”

The cottage is perfectly placed to explore Southwold, 10 min stroll to the Pier and all the shops, restaurants and beautiful sandy beach are only a few minutes walk away. The cottage was so clean and tidy and was fully equipped. The only negative would be there is only one bathroom which is downstairs however this was not a deal breaker for us. Just a little inconvenient during the night. The kitchen was small but perfectly functional, even had a dishwasher. The washing machine was great and so useful having it in the bathroom. I would recommend this beautiful cottage to my friends and family. It was a truly beautiful little holiday by the sea. Amazing memories were made, truly amazing!

- Kerry, August 2025

Thankyou for your feedback and pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Rachel December 2024

“My heart sunk when we drove up to find a For Sale sign at the front of the property.”

Although the cottage is in a good location and generally in good condition...the internet failed on the third morning meaning which I had to return home on New Year's Eve to complete work in time and then come back two nights later when it was mysteriously resolved - to an extent. It was very slow when it was working and we couldn't get any TV (no terrestrial and attempts to watch over wifi were met with constant pauses). The electrics are in need of an upgrade - we could not get some lights to work at all and lots of mystery switches plus two of the sockets emitted crackling noises when plugs were inserted (and immediately removed, in fear!). The oven tripped the circuits when we turned it on and then took some time to figure out how to reset it so it would work. The fridge froze our food even after turning the temp up a bit. We were grateful for the heat as it was cold in Southwold over the New Year week. Hopefully the new buyer will make the upgrades needed to make this worth the visit.

- Rachel, December 2024

Thank you for your feedback and sorry that you had issues with the broadband connection which was addressed by BT following your comments. The property has had a paint refresh inside and festoon lights and new table and chairs have been setup at the rear of the property. The bedroom lamps are controlled from the wall switches and in the twin room simply need to tap on the base of the lights. Sorry if this was not clear. Regards to the TV signal the aerial cable was plugged in to the wrong socket and this has been resolved with all terrestrial and freeview channels available. Apologies for any inconvenience and appreciate your feedback. Property Owner
Richard December 2024

“A superb comfortable well located cottage could not ask for any better Would definitely return”

- Richard, December 2024
Colleen September 2024

“No parking at all in spite of your advert stating there is, as Im disabled I found it hard going.”

No broadband at all and only 2 TV sides, try as hard as my young granddaughter could there was no way the settings would allow us more than BBc1 and BBC2. How with no broadband.

- Colleen, September 2024
Will July 2024

“The property was nicely presented but very musty when we first arrived.”

We opened all the windows and aired the cottage which helped.

- Will, July 2024
Eddie May 2024

“We enjoyed our stay but there were a couple of issues.”

Firstly the TV reception was patchy and Freeview went off completely on Wednesday night till Friday morning after a heavy rain storm. Secondly we both found the shower awkward to get out of and we found the step down quite high. Finally the mattress was clingy and hot. Lovely location though.

- Eddie, May 2024
Matthew April 2024

“Lovely cosy cottage, well furnished/ equipped/ maintained.”

Firm comfortable double bed. Good heating for cold days. Superb central location, just yards from the prom and the high street. Recommended!

- Matthew, April 2024
Russell March 2024

“Perfectly positioned terraced house for exploring everything good in Southwold - a short walk to the Prom, the beach and to the town centre.”

Lots of lovely local shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. Had an excellent lunch at the Swan and several pints of Adnams at the Sole Bay Inn. A cautious warning about the steps to the kitchen - I almost fell several times! Apart from that it was a lovely break!

- Russell, March 2024
David March 2024

“Cosy, warm and comfortable -we had a great stay”

- David, March 2024
Kath February 2024

“A lovely, comfortable, well set out cottage, and in such a good position.”

The extras such as candles, throws on sofas, made our stay very homely. The only points we thought of were the heating. We were a bit hot, and would have changed the times of the heating being on. But understand the need to cater for all, and we did use the radiator thermostats. Also maybe an extra saucepan? We will be back!

- Kath, February 2024
Richard November 2023

“We had a fantastic stay at this property.”

It is a stone's throw from both the town centre and the beach. It's warm and cosy and also brilliant if you have a dog - and it was a nice touch when the owners left a bottle of wine on arrival. We booked 24 hours before arrival and the owner came back within minutes to say it would be cleaned and ready. We would happily return. Thank you

- Richard, November 2023
Arthur October 2023

“A great location, very close to the sea, and a couple of minutes to Southwold's shops etc.”

Everything we needed for cooking etc. The downstairs bathroom, common in small dwellings, would not suit some. During our visit, parking was easier than expected.

- Arthur, October 2023
David October 2023

“Although it's a lovely looking cottage in a great spot, there are some not so good bits.”

..... Kitchen - The double/half step between the kitchen and dining room is lethal, I tripped a few times. The tap was covered in limescale. There are 12 fish knives (ever tried to cut/spread something with a fish knife?) but insufficient knives for two meals for four people. Not enough wine glasses. The dishwasher door catches on the baseboard - when you open or close it, the baseboard pops off. Bathroom - We had to descale the shower head - only about 10 holes were clear, the bathroom radiator was not working and the hot tap turns on and off the wrong way. General - I caught my bare feet on the gripper rods at the thresholds as the carpets are threadbare. Outside - is a bit dismal, not because of the time of year, but because the walls are painted black/deep charcoal.

- David, October 2023
Amanda September 2023

“Location is fantastic.”

However the cottage needs some TLC. None of the internal doors close or have broken handles, some lights and sockets not working. Pedal bin broken, carpets and floors not great which was difficult as my daughter has a young child and a crawling baby. The lock on the front door was really hard and we were stranded outside one evening and had to ask for help. Bit stressful. Kitchen and bathroom was clean and reasonably good. All can be fixed pretty easily so it's a pity really.

- Amanda, September 2023
Ann Veronica September 2023

“I mentioned to Sykes that I feel it’s important you make it clear that the bathroom is downstairs, and stairs are steep.”

Secondary glazing made it impossible to open downstairs windows. Courtyard neglected so not a pleasure to sit in. Some bulbs gone, pedal bin broken On the plus side, well located for shops and seaside

- Ann Veronica, September 2023
Louise August 2023

“We had a fantastic and comfortable stay at cobblers cottage.”

Absolutely brilliant location.

- Louise, August 2023
Abigail July 2023

“Lovely little property, perfect for a family group.”

But stairs probably mean not so suitable for elderly or young children. Beautiful details like hinges on doors. Well appointed house.

- Abigail, July 2023
Elizabeth July 2023

“We were rather disappointed to find two very dirty marks on the carpet in the sitting room and main bedroom on arrival.”

There was also a chip in the kitchen cupboard next to the cooker which we noted on arrival. There were only two large plates to use, at least another four would have been useful. The main problem was that all the under sheets and mattress protectors were very badly stained. Bedding is something we check when we arrive at a rented cottage. On stripping the beds, it was rather a surprise to find all these sheets needed washing. It was not feasible to do this on arrival as they would not have been several loads and we did have to sleep in the beds that evening. All the above were reported to your office on the day we left. The person we spoke to said she would let housekeeping know of these issues. Thank you.

- Elizabeth, July 2023
Lucy April 2023

“We had a comfortable stay, the only thing we lacked was somewhere to hang our coats and bags (it was a squeeze in the cupboard under the stairs and not ideal if a coat is a bit damp from rain to hang it in a cupboard), so I would consider including some hooks near the door.”

Otherwise the cottage was exactly as described and had everything we needed, we had a brilliant time in Southwold.

- Lucy, April 2023
Hannah February 2023

“This was a lovely cottage in the best location.”

We were a stone’s throw away from the beach and could see the sea from the window, then just around the corner from the high street. We had a wonderful few days staying in Southwold, we will definitely be returning. Thank you.

- Hannah, February 2023
Iain November 2022

“Nice cottage - great location”

- Iain, November 2022

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room
Heating
Oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle, toaster
Smart TV, Free Sat, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
On-road parking
Enclosed rear courtyard garden with furniture
One well behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: On-road parking can be found at Trinity Street and neighbouring roads
Note: The property does not have a travel cot or highchair
Note: This property cannot accept Sunday arrivals

The property

Cobblers Cottage is an idyllic traditional family cottage in the heart of Southwold just steps from the beach front and fabulous town, complete with sea views. This family property is a picture perfect building with private courtyard garden. The property has a sitting room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor along with two spacious bedrooms. Ground Floor You are welcomed into the hallway, with carpeted stairs in front, sitting room to the right and dining room to the left. Kitchen Two small steps lead up to the kitchen, which is located at the rear of the property, with views of the courtyard garden. The traditional shaker style kitchen is a bright and colourful space to enjoy. The kitchen is well equipped with all of the modern appliances required, including an oven, four ring induction hob with extractor fan above, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, integrated freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, Delonghi microwave, kettle and toaster. Dining Room Positioned at the front of the property, this spacious dining room is the perfect space for quality family meal times together. There is a solid wooden circular table with four chairs. Sitting room Located at the front of the property, with gorgeous sea views . This comfortable homey sitting room is the ideal place to sit back and relax after a long day exploring. There is a two seater sofa, two armchairs and an array of side tables. There is a 40'' TV connected to Free Sat and a Roku device with all of the smart capabilities. Bathroom Located at the rear of the property, this spacious bathroom features a bath with handheld shower, separate shower cubical, Wash basin and WC. There is a cupboard within the bathroom which houses the boiler and washing machine. First Floor Partial steep stairs that are carpeted lead up to a small landing, with the double bedroom to the right, and twin bedroom to your left. Double Bedroom This bright and spacious room, with stunning brick feature wall is a tranquil area to enjoy. There is is a metal frame double bed, with bedside tables and decorative lights. Ample storage is provided in this room, with a built in cupboard with hanging rails and tall chest of drawer unit with mirror above. Twin Bedroom Perfect for both adults and children to use, this room features two full size single beds with shelves and decorative lamps above. There is a double wooden wardrobe for your belongings. Courtyard Garden Cobblers Cottage benefits from a beautiful enclosed courtyard garden, with metal table and five chairs, perfect for dining alfresco. Whilst the property doesn't have allocated parking, there is on road parking available along Trinity Street and neighbouring roads. Short term parking can be found in-front of the property.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

SOUTHWOLD

Lowestoft 13.4 miles; Ipswich 35.1 miles

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.

Note: If you wish to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking
Note: On-road parking can be found at Trinity Street and neighbouring roads.
Note: This property cannot accept Sunday arrivals

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Reviews & Ratings

“Cute little cottage in the perfect location.”

“Cobblers Cottage was an absolute gem of a home, we LOVED it!”

“My heart sunk when we drove up to find a For Sale sign at the front of the property.”

“A superb comfortable well located cottage could not ask for any better Would definitely return”

“No parking at all in spite of your advert stating there is, as Im disabled I found it hard going.”

“The property was nicely presented but very musty when we first arrived.”

“We enjoyed our stay but there were a couple of issues.”

“Lovely cosy cottage, well furnished/ equipped/ maintained.”

“Perfectly positioned terraced house for exploring everything good in Southwold - a short walk to the Prom, the beach and to the town centre.”

“Cosy, warm and comfortable -we had a great stay”

“A lovely, comfortable, well set out cottage, and in such a good position.”

“We had a fantastic stay at this property.”

“A great location, very close to the sea, and a couple of minutes to Southwold's shops etc.”

“Although it's a lovely looking cottage in a great spot, there are some not so good bits.”

“Location is fantastic.”

“I mentioned to Sykes that I feel it’s important you make it clear that the bathroom is downstairs, and stairs are steep.”

“We had a fantastic and comfortable stay at cobblers cottage.”

“Lovely little property, perfect for a family group.”

“We were rather disappointed to find two very dirty marks on the carpet in the sitting room and main bedroom on arrival.”

“We had a comfortable stay, the only thing we lacked was somewhere to hang our coats and bags (it was a squeeze in the cupboard under the stairs and not ideal if a coat is a bit damp from rain to hang it in a cupboard), so I would consider including some hooks near the door.”