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The Middle House

Southwold, Suffolk (Ref. 1123058)

Customer rating

4.8★

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Best of Suffolk rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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16 Customer Review(s)

  • Sandra

    “Our love of Southwold happened 20 years ago and we started staying in the Swan hotel for a few nights realised was not long enough to explore the area and started to book many cottages over the years.”

    We have stayed in so many at this special place in our hearts which we now share with our family and our beautiful grandchildren hopefully tradition which will follow through the generations . We were lucky this year to have found the middle house which excelled our expectations wow wow wow the photos do not due this amazing home any justice the garden was so enjoyed just lovely and added bonus you can see the sea and warbiseick in the distance it was just a perfect location was so central ...

    We have stayed in so many at this special place in our hearts which we now share with our family and our beautiful grandchildren hopefully tradition which will follow through the generations . We were lucky this year to have found the middle house which excelled our expectations wow wow wow the photos do not due this amazing home any justice the garden was so enjoyed just lovely and added bonus you can see the sea and warbiseick in the distance it was just a perfect location was so central and a stay will be booked again only point I would like to make is that we do enjoy a family film on an autumns night with the woodburner on and the tv is rather small for the size of the beautiful room perhaps more cups and wine glasses should be considered if a large family are staying thank you so much to the owners for allowing us to have the privilege to stay in their beautiful home the best we have ever stayed in home ps the history of the house was so interesting too ❤️ xx

    - Sandra, November 2025
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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 2 x super-king bedrooms, 1 x twin , 1 bunk
  • 1 bathroom with bath and over head shower, wash basin, WC
  • 1 shower room with walk in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with wood-burning stove
  • Utility
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Garden room
  • Central heating
  • Electric double oven, hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • 2 x TVs, WiFi
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Garden, patio furniture
  • 1 Well behaved dog welcome downstairs
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
  • There is unallocated on road parking available opposite the property

The property

On entering the front door you know you're somewhere special with quality furnishings and fittings throughout. The Middle House is an elegant Victorian holiday-home with beautiful sash windows and high ceilings, allowing the natural light to fill this stunning property. The property offers space for families and friends to come together and socialise, starting with the kitchen/dining room, a utility room, garden room and elegant sitting room with an wood-burning stove on the ground floor. Ideally positioned to make the most of the views across the marshes and sea beyond, the elegant primary bedroom rests, with an additional three bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. The Middle House boasts an expansive garden, with patio and lawn area. Perfect for cooking and dining alfresco. Ground Floor Entering into the spacious entrance hall with hard flooring throughout the ground floor. Kitchen/Dining Room This dream bespoke kitchen is sure to be the hub of your holiday, with everything you need to cook up a storm. Beautiful units house an electric double oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and Nespresso coffee machine. A large handsome table and chairs sit at one side, conduct leisurely meals with friends and family whilst a breakfast bar with two bar stools sit for more relaxed meals or simple suppers. Sitting Room With beautiful sash windows and views across the marshes towards the sea beyond. This elegant room with period features include a beautiful fire place housing a wood-burning stove, parquet floor and sash windows. There are two luxurious three-seater sofas and two arm chairs positioned to make the most of the space. There is a Smart TV for your entertainment. Boot/Utility Room With access from Park Lane, a space for muddy boots/beach gear can stay out of the main house. Equipped with the all-important washing machine. Cloakroom With WC and washbasin. Garden Room With beautiful views out across the garden, marshes and sea beyond. Including two chairs and lamp. First Floor Partially carpeted stairs with hand rail lead up to the expansive first floor landing area. Bedroom 1 A sumptuous bedroom awaits, with the most idyllic views across the garden, marshes and sea beyond. A metal framed super-king bed is positioned in prime position to make the most of the views on offer, what is better than waking up to the sea glistening. There is a freestanding clothes rail for your belongings. Shower Room With a luxurious walk in shower, heated towel rail, double wash basin and WC. Bedroom 2 Benefiting from the beautiful views on offer, this room offers a space for both adults and children to benefit from with two full size single beds. Bathroom A simply stunning bathroom suite awaits, featuring a bath with over-head shower and handheld attachment, wash basin with mirror above and WC. Be sure to grab a good book and glass of wine and enjoy a long relaxing soak. Bedroom 3 A fun space for two children to enjoy, with bunk beds. Bedroom 4 A calm and relaxing space to retreat to at the end of the day, with luxurious super-king bed with bedside tables and lamps. There is a large chest of drawers for your belongings. Outside The Middle House benefits from an expansive garden space. There is a large patio area with outdoor dining, perfect for those warmer evenings enjoying a glass of wine and alfresco dining. In addition there is a large area laid to lawn.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £400.

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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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute