Apostle Cottage, Southwold

3.4★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

8 Customer Review(s)

Nov 2023

“A perfect location by the beautiful St Edmunds church and green.”

We have stayed in many holiday homes around the world, but this is without question the most beautiful and well maintained we have stayed in. A great location near everything SouthWold has to offer, meant we had a wonderful and memorable break.

We have stayed in many holiday homes around the world, but this is without question the most beautiful and well maintained we have stayed in. A great location near everything SouthWold has to offer, meant we had a wonderful and memorable break.

- , Nov 2023
Nov 2023

“Even on a cold autumn day, the coziness of the house and wonderful open fire, meant we had a lovely & relaxing stay.”

We loved being able to walk into restaurants, pubs and shops - in particular the amazing Lord Nelson!

- , Nov 2023
Oct 2023

“A beautiful and well thought out house in a great location for the town and sea.”

We particularly liked the views out to the green and church, and our son loved his room which looked out towards the lighthouse

- , Oct 2023
Oct 2023

“We loved the interior design and attention to the small details, which made this a real home from home.”

Thankyou for the Prosecco & biscuits on arrival

- , Oct 2023
Sep 2023

“We have had a wonderful stay in this lovely house, which is a short walk to the centre of beautiful SouthWold.”

- , Sep 2023
Gareth August 2023

“If I could choose one word to describe the cottage I’d say ‘tired’.”

For what we paid for it and our expectations based on the promo images we were disappointed. Clearly they were taken some time ago. Sitting Room - leatherette sofas marked and frayed. Rug faded. Windows dirty. Kitchen - sticky work surfaces, had to wash two pans before using, not enough mugs (if you have dishwasher you need more). Downstairs loo and shower room - found used sanitary towel wrapped in toilet paper stuffed in radiator! Smells damp and mouldy. Upstairs bathroom - broken door handle, dirty scaled toilet, mouldy shower door. The brown, seventies looking, bath wall is dated and certainly not conducive to a relaxing bath. Towels - tired. Bedrooms fine. Outside seating area - horrible. The metal chairs and table are all rusted - a challenge to make a small area like this look nice but there had been no effort made. A pot plant or two, tidying around the bins and the down pipes all would have helped. We never used it. The paintwork of the whole cottage needs redoing. The inside of the back door for example looks like it’s just been primed. Brown knot marks everywhere (so did the master bed), floorboard staining again looking tired. Location wise it was great and we certainly enjoyed our time in lovely Southwold but the accommodation was a big let down.

- Gareth, August 2023
Wendy June 2023

“We were disappointed at the lack of real cleanliness in the cottage.”

Everything was superficially clean. But the rubbish bin was very mouldy under the bin liner, the washing machine detergent dispensor was covered in black mould. The outside area was thick with bird poo, once cleaned this did not reappear. The toilet door handle was held on with one screw. The frying pan was unusable. And the dishwasher did not work for most of our stay. Parking was not as simple as it sounded in the details.

- Wendy, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. However, once you notified us regarding the dishwasher, Best of Suffolk got a plumber out as soon as possible to rectify the problem. Prior to your stay, no previous guests had notified us of the issue with the dishwasher and you were the first guests to do so. As we are situated 100 metres from the sea, I am sure you appreciate that there is an ongoing issue with seagulls. The property is cleaned regularly to get rid of the seagull mess. You made us aware during the stay, that you were not happy with the frying pan and one was sent out immediately to replace it and was personally delivered within 24 hrs by our housekeeper. We will notify our housekeeper of the other issues raised. Property Owner
Sally February 2023

“We love this property and have stayed a couple of times.”

Furnished well, cosy and feels like home. Well equipped kitchen, and our girls love sitting on the kitchen floor due to the underfloor heating. Nice touch .

- Sally, February 2023

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x king-size (zip/link), 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with open fire
Central heating and open fire
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with FreeSat, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
A travel cot, stairgate and highchair are available on request at time of booking
Unallocated roadside parking available
Rear courtyard garden, patio furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: If you wish a travel cot, stairgate and highchair to be available please request at time of booking
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers

The property

The hall flows through to the attractive bespoke kitchen at the back of the house has a separate dining area with door to the courtyard and wet room – ideal for a shower after the beach. The cottage is opposite Bartholomew Green with St Edmunds’ Church, considered to be one of Suffolk’s finest churches, to the side and both can be seen from the beautiful bay windows in the living room and the master bedroom on the first floor. Additional accommodation consists of a single room and zip and link bed which can be made into twin or king-size with the bathroom located for easy access from all three bedrooms. A secluded courtyard style garden at the back has a bistro-style table and four chairs. There is no allocated parking for the cottage, however you can park for an hour opposite or in a bay by the church which is unrestricted on a first come basis. Ground Floor Step up to the porch with original floor tiles and part glazed door to the entrance hall with original wooden floorboards and stairs to the first floor. There’s a door to the living room and the hall leads directly to the dining/kitchen. Living Room A pleasant light room with bay window seat where you can sit and enjoy the view of Bartholomew Green and offset views of St Edmunds Church, reputed to be one of Suffolk’s finest churches. There’s ample space to relax in the two leather sofas and enjoy a fire in the original working fireplace with tiled hearth and cast iron insert; equipment includes a flat-screen TV with FreeSat channels. Kitchen An extremely stylish bespoke kitchen with wooden worktops; equipped with Bosch electric oven, ceramic hob with extractor, under counter fridge and separate freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. The dining area at the side is ideal for meals with friends and family with a hand made a wooden table with two benches and two chairs. A stable door opens to the courtyard. Wet Room Conveniently located next to the back door so ideal for a quick shower after a trip to the beach, there’s a walk-in shower, basin, and WC. First floor The carpeted stairs lead to a landing with the three bedrooms, all with original wooden floors, and the bathroom opening off it. Master bedroom Beautiful bright bedroom with bay window overlooking Bartholomew Green & with offset views of St Edmunds Church. The original fireplace with cast iron inset is a feature as are the original lime-washed floorboards. A bespoke king size bed sits between bedside cabinets and there’s a wardrobe with drawers and hanging space plus an upholstered chair. King Size zip link bedroom At the back of the house with view over the rooftops towards the Lighthouse, this room has the original feature fireplace with cast iron insert, is furnished with hand made oak king size zip link beds which can be configured into two 2'6" singles on request. There’s a bedside table and wardrobe. Single bedroom A good sized single room with a distant view of the Lighthouse from the window; beautifully furnished with a single bed and chest of drawers. Bathroom Modern bathroom comprising of bath with shower rose over, low-level WC, pedestal wash basin with heated towel rail. The window gives natural light. Outside Apostle Cottage is tucked away in a cul de sac next to the beautiful St Edmunds Church with Bartholomew Green in front making this one of the quieter locations in central Southwold. To the rear of the property is a small courtyard area from where you can see both the church and the lighthouse. Pedestrian access to adjoining properties. There’s no allocated parking for the cottage, however there are usually spaces outside the cottage restricted to an hour’s parking and there are bays next to the church with unrestricted parking on a first come basis.

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Floorplan

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 a travel cot, stairgate and highchair to be available please request at time of booking. Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers. Note: The king-size (zip/link) bed can be a 2'6" twin on request.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A perfect location by the beautiful St Edmunds church and green.”

“Even on a cold autumn day, the coziness of the house and wonderful open fire, meant we had a lovely & relaxing stay.”

“A beautiful and well thought out house in a great location for the town and sea.”

“We loved the interior design and attention to the small details, which made this a real home from home.”

“We have had a wonderful stay in this lovely house, which is a short walk to the centre of beautiful SouthWold.”

“If I could choose one word to describe the cottage I’d say ‘tired’.”