Satis Cottage, Westleton | Westleton | East Anglia

Customer rating

4.1★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

31 Customer Review(s)

Julie
September 2026

“We were happy with this cottage, but found the bed in the main bedroom rather hard, and rear doors did not seem very secure.”

The kitchen was well equipped and the sofas in the lounge comfortable. The utility area was very useful as we were able to store our outdoor boots and coats there, plus all the items for our two Whippets. It was a good place for us to feed the dogs, and make sure their paws etc were clean. As the cottage is dog friendly I would suggest that the gate to the rear (and entrance to the property) is a lot higher. Being as low as it is that gate could easily be cleared, and thus does not make the ...

The kitchen was well equipped and the sofas in the lounge comfortable. The utility area was very useful as we were able to store our outdoor boots and coats there, plus all the items for our two Whippets. It was a good place for us to feed the dogs, and make sure their paws etc were clean. As the cottage is dog friendly I would suggest that the gate to the rear (and entrance to the property) is a lot higher. Being as low as it is that gate could easily be cleared, and thus does not make the property totally secure for dogs.

- Julie, September 2026
Tim Aug 2026

“Overall a good stay.”

Nice private garden.

- Tim, Aug 2026
Gary May 2026

“Absolutely loved this property and would stay again in a heartbeat.”

The location is in the heart of village walking distance to dog walks and pub. Beeches easy and short drive away. My on constructive feedback was the electric heaters are a complicated to use. What happened to simple off and on dials with temps to select. Instead I the heaters wouldn’t go above 18 degrees because I later found out they are on eco mode and it was bloomin cold. So I eventually downloaded the app but the WiFi had become disconnected to the heater router so I spent half an hour unplugging and plugging both routers until they connected again and I was able to use the app to change the mode from eco to comfort. Once sorted we were very snug and had an amazing time.

- Gary, May 2026
Edwina March 2026

“Good cottage, great base for touring the area.”

Comfortable beds, shower and bath towels good size. Well equipped kitchen. However the cottage is tired in need of painting it also has damp in some rooms. Dirty windows and the front and back garden are overgrown and not pleasant to look at. Some attention is needed on this property to get it looking like the photographs on the Sykes app.

- Edwina, March 2026
Francis February 2026

“Satis Cottage is beautifully located for trips to Minsmere and Dunwich beach; the main places we wanted to visit during our three night stay.”

Inside the cottage the bedrooms are of a good size and our double bed was comfortable. The secondary double glazing is effective at keeping out any road noise although this is minimal after 20.00. The shower room upstairs and bathroom downstairs are 5 star although the shower would benefit from a shower mat to reduce the risk of slipping. The Living Room has two comfortable sofas and useful coffee and occasional tables. The three other rooms downstairs have everything you could need but finding things is another matter. By the end of our stay we had eventually found what we were looking for but it was a bit frustrating to start with. The very small patios area is fine but not used other than by the dogs - it was February! The almost unforgivable downside was that there was no heating on anywhere in the house when we entered at 16.00 and it took a long while to work out which switches to put on and how the electric radiators worked. I was also surprised that there was a 16.00 access time as all my Airbnb experience has been 15.00 and that extra hour of daylight makes a difference between October and March. I have also had no trouble gaining earlier access if the property was vacant the previous day(s). To spell it out that no change would be considered didn’t come across as a friendly way of operating

- Francis, February 2026
Arthur December 2025

“Lovely cottage in the middle of Westleton.”

We spent Christmas here and just managed to do the dinner but the cooking facilities could be upgraded for better comfort. The rooms aren't huge but they're cosy. The radiator in the upstairs bathroom didn't work. It was too cold to use the outside garden area, but it was very nice and safe for the dogs. Would stay again.

- Arthur, December 2025
Stephen October 2025

“Feedback for owner - double bed needs firmer mattress, towel rail needs repair, tiny freezer would help General - excellent, well equipped holiday property in great position especially for Minsmere.”

Utility room was useful

- Stephen, October 2025
Sandra September 2025

“This was our second visit to the cottage.”

This is ideally situated for visiting Minsmere, Southwold, Woodbridge, Thorpeness and so many others. The cottage is warm, cosy and very clean. Well equipped. Lovely to sit out in the garden when the weather is kind.

- Sandra, September 2025
Geoff September 2025

“A very well appointed, comfortable and cozy cottage but there are two items which I would like to draw to your attention .”

Firstly the hand rail finished short of the top of the stairs which made taking the final step a leap of faith and secondly the towel rail in the shower room was not working. After repeated calls to Sykes and the local office I was assured an engineer would come out to fix it which did not happen. Why not? One of the reasons I booked this cottage was the walk in shower and showering proved to be an unpleasant experience as the room was very cool .Apart from that a pleasant holiday.

- Geoff, September 2025
Craig Aug 2025

“Great location and a delightful place to stay.”

Well equiped cottage with everything we needed for a relaxed family break. Location is close to all the favourite places to visit, and only a 3mile walk to Dunstable beach through some amazing heathland.

- Craig, Aug 2025
Terence June 2025

“Statis cottage is a lovely cottage, very well equipped and comfortable.”

We had a lovely week there travelling round the Suffolk countryside . It's a good base for lots of places. The kitchen was so well equipped for when we wanted to cook a meal ourselves and the utility space was ideal for our labrador. Will definatley come back . A **

- Terence, June 2025
Laura May 2025

“We had some issues on arrival at statis cottage.”

1. Broken toilet seat upstairs 2. Shower room window upstairs could not shut open opening. 3. Unstable dinning room dinning table 4. Ants coming in through window seals from ant nest in front garden Powder was put down but did not work. 5. Dirty outside table and chairs full of birds mess. Advertised as alfresco dinning. 6. All window were dirty. Unfortunately maintence were could out twice and housekeeping came back to see to the outside furniture but did not look any different when she left. Still full of birds mess and moss. They need jet washing to get the moss off and birds mess. We found the bedrooms all comfortable and the parking space helpful. Would have preferred a bigger freezer. Despite complaining the owners refused any compensation.

- Laura, May 2025
Carole March 2025

“We had a wonderful weeks holiday in Satis Cottage - our second stay.”

Perfect position in the centre of Westleton straight across from our favourite pub and restaurant! The kitchen is well equipped everything we needed was thought of. We slept really well in the lovely bedroom with a super comfy bed. Loved both the shower and amazing bath! Very happy at Satis Cottage and will definitely be back.

- Carole, March 2025
Liz December 2024

“The cottage is lovely but the kitchen is very small.”

Only one person can be in there at a time. We appreciated the dog friendliness of the cottage but spent the whole time sneezing so perhaps the throw and cushions etc need more thorough cleaning. No logs or kindling were left which is a bit tight as we arrived as instructed at 4pm and did not want to drive around looking for logs in the dark. Key safe is in a ridiculous position and hard to reach. Great position in the village though - opposite the pub and a great base for exploring beautiful Suffolk.

- Liz, December 2024

Thank you for your feedback, and we are pelased that you enjoyed your holiday at Satis Cottage. We appreciate that the kitchen may be a small space, but how it opens into the dining room means that when we are having family dinners that whoever is in charge of dinner can remain involved with family games and conversation. We are pleased you enjoyed the central position, and local pub! Property Owner
Dec 2024

“Had a lovely Christmas at the cottage.”

Nice place to stay, we had a meal at The Crown which was really very good. Cottage is comfortable, clean and tidy. We much appreciated the little extras, nice soap in the bathrooms and so on. We enjoyed our visit.

- , Dec 2024
Mark Nov 2024

“Back again at Satis Cottage!”

This year we have been blessed with very mild and dry weather - nothing like last year! The Cottage is still as cosy as ever and has everything one needs for a perfect break away. We are in our 9th year of visiting Westleton and still finding new walks. Positive feedback - maybe a sensor light by the side gate? Other than that, another great stay - thank you!

- Mark, Nov 2024
Vicky October 2024

“We really enjoyed our stay at Satis Cottage which was exactly as described.”

It made for a lovely short break in a beautiful part of the country. We enjoyed exploring the village and local area and Satis cottage made a great base. The dogs particularly enjoyed it and thank the owners for the treats and making them feel so welcome too. Thanks too for our welcome wine - much appreciated.

- Vicky, October 2024

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are very happy to hear how much you enjoyed your time at Satis Cottage and in Westleton. Hopefully we can welcome you back again! Property Owner
Oct 2024

“We had a great week, the cottage is in a very good location and local amenities are plentiful.”

The cottage is very attractive, well equipped and carefully thought out for comfort. We did enjoy our visit - Thank you

- , Oct 2024
Carole September 2024

“We had a fabulous stay at Satis Cottage.”

We were so pleased with the little extras provided throughout the cottage very thoughtful of the owners. We felt at home in the cottage everything was perfect. Super comfy beds and fab shower. Loved the bath and made use of it! Kitchen and dining room perfect for cooking everything provided and lounge relaxing for evenings. The utility room is so useful when you have dogs and the garden enclosed. The only thing was the website states a freezer in the utility room and it's a second fridge. Luckily could just fit our dogs frozen raw food in the tiny freezing section so it was okay. Definitely be back to Satis Cottage love the location and spent many evenings across road in the Crown!

- Carole, September 2024

Thank you for this lovely feedback. It is great to hear how much you enjoyed your holiday at Satis Cottage, and that your dogs enjoyed the courtyard space! We will ensure the team update the website to accurately reflect the fridge in the utility room. We hope we get to welcome you all back again in the future! Property Owner
Liz September 2024

“A lovely cottage.”

Very clean except for the carpets and sofa which let the cottage down. The backyard was very disappointing. Overgrown shrubs made it feel dark and damp. The weather was sunny but no sun reaches the backyard in mid September except for one corner at midday. We couldn't sit there though because there's a large plastic storage box in the way. This should be on the other side of the yard. We won't book this cottage again because of the backyard.

- Liz, September 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we have booked in for the carpets and sofas to be professionally cleaned and do thank you for bringing this to our attention. For the garden, we do apologise and can assure you this is being worked on regularly going forwards. We hope we can welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Sian September 2024

“We loved Satis Cottage but there are a few points to note!”

- Directions weren't great and we couldnt find it! - suggest you say its next to the garage! - After a very long journey We couldnt get it and eventually discovered the front door had been bolted from the inside! - We tried to call the contact number provided as we couldnt get in and nobody answered and we couldnt leave a message - We eventually got in through the garage thankfully! - The key safe is difficult to access above a plastic storage shed and wasnt locked

- Sian, September 2024

Thank you so much for leaving your feedback and raising these points. We will check the direction details to ensure these are as useful as possible. The key safe is in the back garden and you just need to walk round the side to get there, we will make sure this is also more clear on instructions. We do hope that despite this, you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Graeme April 2024

“We stayed last September, the property feels a little tired compared to our previous visit.”

The house was bitterly cold on arrival, the heating was set to minimum when the external temperature was 7 degrees Celsius The upstairs bathroom shower head is damaged and consequently floods the bathroom every time it is used..The garden/ yard was overgrown and generally unkempt. The house is in a great location but requires some serious tlc.

- Graeme, April 2024
Lesley March 2024

“Satis cleancottage was fabulous.”

It was lovely clean and comfortable, it was equipped with everything that you could imagine right down to tinfoil. The bed was very nice to sleep in, both the up and down bathrooms were fabulous. The cottage was beautiful, I'm just sorry we couldn't stay longer, we will most definitely come back for another stay hopefully longer. It was a lovely break Thank you Lesley, Terry xx Runy and Norman

- Lesley, March 2024
Debbie February 2024

“Gorgeous cottage in a lovely village with great facilities.”

Warmed up quickly for our few days away. Everything needed was provided in the kitchen with nice touches of handwash and lotion by all the basins. We made a note of maintenance updates in the book provided as the vacuum cleaner didn’t appear to be sucking up! Glass recycling is now on the road out to Leiston and not at the village hall so needs updating in the info folder.

- Debbie, February 2024
Edward September 2023

“Nice cottage in a lovely location and as described, however it needs some improvement.”

The garden is overgrown and has not been maintained, the dining room carpet is very stained, the dishwasher doesn't seem to work properly and there were light bulbs not working.

- Edward, September 2023

Thank you for drawing these things to our attention. I have ensured that the things that needed attention have been attended to. Property Owner
Helena August 2023

“The inside of the property was lovely and comfortable and well equipped, the outside could do with a bit of tidying and maintenance, the rose was so overgrown that you couldn’t see the property name.”

One of the toilets was not flushing on arrival and although the maintenance team responded quickly it needs a more permanent fix, also bad phone signal made it hard to contact the company, overall a good place to stay for

- Helena, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback on the beautiful Satis Cottage. We appreciate you flagging these issues with us and we will aim to get them resolved as soon as possible. We are glad that you thoroughly enjoyed your holiday besides these points, and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Michael June 2023

“The propery is much smaller than the photos suggest.”

We found it clostrophobic.The garden is overgrown and needs a tidy up. We put the brown garden bin out for collection and contacted the council when not collected. The bill has not been paid. The garage two doors away park cars where they stop and clutter pavements and the cottage drive. Although well situated for touring the area we thought the property was overpriced.A paint job on the outside would not go amiss.

- Michael, June 2023
Noel May 2023

“Website states freez”

- Noel, May 2023
Linda April 2023

“Pretty little cottage, superbly positioned close to both Aldeburgh and Southwold with Dunwich just a few mins drive away which is stunning.”

Nice friendly pub opposite and the village shop is well stocked. If you don't want to do a 'mainstream' supermarket there are farm shops and a very good Budgens 5 mins away at Darsham. The high quality kitchen is very compact (not an issue for me at all) and I used the large and very useful utility room for storing our groceries (to note there are two fridges, one in the kitchen, one in the utility for perishables). The only kitchen "bits" I thought could be included with the cutlery/utensils are a pair of scissors, corkscrew, can opener but I normally pack this kind of thing anyway whenever I go away. Good quality bedrooms and bedding made for relaxing sleeps. We enjoyed mostly good weather so were able to sit out in the little courtyard garden :) The owners have put helpful instructions in the utility room to inform guests how things work including the radiators - we downloaded the App as suggested which was really good. All in all a super & much needed week away in a lovely cottage which I thought was excellent value for money and we would definitely like to return.

- Linda, April 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear you didn’t find the utensils you needed. There are two little drawers, one in each corner cupboard that contain these, so if we are lucky enough to have you as guests at Satis cottage again have look in there. We will also pop a sign up to let others know they are there. Property Owner
Peter April 2023

“A great property in a fantastic location.”

Exactly as advertised. Great for access to southwold and aldeburgh. Highly recommended. Please ignore some negative reviews online!

- Peter, April 2023
Kirsty December 2022

“Great little cottage, in a perfect location, dog loved it as much as we did, and the extras left for us!”

(Wine for us, treats for the dog) Minor maintenance needed but overall a fabulous find. Thank you

- Kirsty, December 2022

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x single
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, slim-line dishwasher
Smart TV, Bose speaker, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available
Off-road parking or 1 car and additional on-road parking
Rear enclosed courtyard garden with furniture and firepit
Two well behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: If you wish to bring a pet it has to be mentioned at the time of booking
Note: This property cannot accept Sunday arrivals

The property

Satis Cottage is a beautiful pet friendly detached cottage in the heart of Westleton, just a short distance from RSPB Minsmere and the Suffolk Coast. This elegant cottage boasts a warm and welcoming living room complete with wood-burning stove, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside is a private enclosed courtyard garden, with access running from the front to the side. There is off road parking for one car. Ground Floor Entering through the main front door into original stone floored entrance, with living room and kitchen/dining space in front, and stairs leading up to the first floor. Living Room The perfect space to sit back and unwind. This room has been designed to create a bright and spacious area, complete with luxurious three and two seater sofa's, coffee table, Smart TV and gorgeous wood-burning stove, perfect for those winter evenings! Kitchen and Dining area The kitchen and dining area is the ideal space to enjoy long evenings with family and friends enjoying good food and drink. The kitchen is petite but well equipped, with electric double oven, Neff induction hob with SMEG extractor fan above, integrated fridge with ice box, slim line dishwasher, microwave, toaster and kettle. There is then a washing machine in the utility room. In the dining area there is an oak table with four chairs, with two additional in the utility room. Double french doors lead out to the garden. Utility Room The utility room can be access both via the dining area or from the front of the property. This is an expansive space with washing machine, fridge, iron and ironing board and hanging rail. Bathroom A luxurious expansive room perfect for relaxing in. There is a large freestanding bath, with hand held shower attachment, WC, wash basin with mirror above and heated towel rail. This room feature calming colours, and geometric flooring. First Floor Steep carpeted stairs lead up to the first floor. Bedroom 1 With views out to the front of the property, this stunning room has a solid oak king size bed with bedside tables and lamps. There is ample storage provided in the double wardrobe and chest of drawers. Bedroom 2 This bright and airy room has a metal framed double bed with bedside tables and lamps, and gorgeous chair with pom pom cushion. This room is located at the front of the house with views over the centre of Westleton. Bedroom 3 Located at the rear of the property, with garden views. This room has a full size single bed with bedside table and lamp and there is a double wardrobe for your belongings. Shower Room Located at the rear of the property, featuring a large walk-in rainfall shower, WC, wash basin and storage unit. Outside At the rear of the property is a gorgeous enclosed courtyard garden that is a sun trap. There is a glass table with 6 chairs to enjoy dining alfresco, along with a firepit to enjoy. At the front is an off road parking space, with additional on road parking available.

EPC Rating: Band G

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

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About the location

WESTLETON

Saxmundham 6 miles; Southwold 9 miles; Aldeburgh 15 miles.

Westleton is an idyllic village near the Suffolk coast, nestled between Southwold and Aldeburg and offers all the attributes you could hope for in a Suffolk village, with a village green complete with pond and ducks. The village is easily accessible from the local train station at Darsham approximately two miles away. The village has a store, a bookshop where you can also enjoy a tea or coffee whilst browsing, an old fashioned garage, as well as two pubs, The White Horse Inn and The Westleton Crown, one of Suffolk’s best traditional inns where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate held their first wedding anniversary. Every August, Westleton hosts the infamous Barrel Rolling Fair where contestants have to roll barrels down the Village Green using a pole, and the men have to roll the barrel back up the hill too. Barrels are supplied and all are welcome to join in! The local Emmerdale Farm Shop and Butchery as well as a tea shop is approximately a mile away. The area is a haven for nature lovers with Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve, Dunwich Forest, Dunwich Beach with its famous fish and chip shop located on the beach, and the RSPB Minsmere, all close by. The town of Saxmundham, 6 miles away, is located on the River Fromus, in the heart of Suffolk’s Heritage Coast and is well serviced with independent shops, supermarkets and a train station, as well as art galleries, a weekly market and a farmers’ market.

Note: This property cannot accept Sunday arrivals

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“We were happy with this cottage, but found the bed in the main bedroom rather hard, and rear doors did not seem very secure.”

“Overall a good stay.”

“Absolutely loved this property and would stay again in a heartbeat.”

“Good cottage, great base for touring the area.”

“Satis Cottage is beautifully located for trips to Minsmere and Dunwich beach; the main places we wanted to visit during our three night stay.”

“Lovely cottage in the middle of Westleton.”

“Feedback for owner - double bed needs firmer mattress, towel rail needs repair, tiny freezer would help General - excellent, well equipped holiday property in great position especially for Minsmere.”

“This was our second visit to the cottage.”

“A very well appointed, comfortable and cozy cottage but there are two items which I would like to draw to your attention .”

“Great location and a delightful place to stay.”

“Statis cottage is a lovely cottage, very well equipped and comfortable.”

“We had some issues on arrival at statis cottage.”

“We had a wonderful weeks holiday in Satis Cottage - our second stay.”

“The cottage is lovely but the kitchen is very small.”

“Had a lovely Christmas at the cottage.”

“Back again at Satis Cottage!”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Satis Cottage which was exactly as described.”

“We had a great week, the cottage is in a very good location and local amenities are plentiful.”

“We had a fabulous stay at Satis Cottage.”

“A lovely cottage.”

“We loved Satis Cottage but there are a few points to note!”

“We stayed last September, the property feels a little tired compared to our previous visit.”

“Satis cleancottage was fabulous.”

“Gorgeous cottage in a lovely village with great facilities.”

“Nice cottage in a lovely location and as described, however it needs some improvement.”

“The inside of the property was lovely and comfortable and well equipped, the outside could do with a bit of tidying and maintenance, the rose was so overgrown that you couldn’t see the property name.”

“The propery is much smaller than the photos suggest.”

“Website states freez”

“Pretty little cottage, superbly positioned close to both Aldeburgh and Southwold with Dunwich just a few mins drive away which is stunning.”

“A great property in a fantastic location.”