Dolphin Cottage, Southwold
ID: S535910
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Snaptrip says
Dolphin Cottage in Southwold is a well-maintained and homely property, praised for its cleanliness, prime location near the beach and local amenities, and its well-equipped kitchen. Guests have enjoyed the thoughtful touches, such as a welcoming pack and bird feeders in the garden. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall, the cottage offers a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property is generally described as very clean and tidy. However, one guest mentioned dust in the main bedroom, suggesting room for slight improvement in cleaning under furniture.
The location is highly praised for being close to the beach and local pubs, making it an ideal spot for guests. Parking challenges were noted but did not significantly detract from the overall positive feedback.
The cottage is considered comfortable and homely by most guests. However, there were comments about hard bunk beds and limited space in the main bedroom, indicating some areas could be more comfortable.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and updates in the kitchen and bathroom. Some guests reported minor issues with appliances and suggested improvements, indicating room for better maintenance.
Guests appreciated the welcoming pack and other generous provisions, although it is politely noted that such gifts are offered at the discretion of the property and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Settled into the seaside town of Southwold, Dolphin Cottage is a wonderful family getaway to the Suffolk coast. Painted grey and nestled into a row of colourful terraced cottages, be welcomed into this property and make yourself at home in the sitting room, with a selection of sofas and an ornamental fireplace, rest your feet and plan the day ahead of you with a cup of coffee. The kitchen offers ample amenities in a contemporary set up, so why not rustle up a heart-warming meal and enjoy it at the dining table, with French windows opening up onto the garden, or there is the option of alfresco dining in the courtyard. Freshen up in the ground-floor bathroom before snugging up for the night in one of the two bedrooms, a tasteful king-size with a window seat and en-suite and a bunk room with a mezzanine area housing a snug, perfect for curling up with a good book. Southwold is a fantastic coastal resort, with a bustling high street full of independent shops and tasty eateries, you will be spoilt for choice of where to visit first! The Denes beach is extensive and sandy, ideal for walks with your four-legged friend, and you can visit the historic Southwold Lighthouse and pier. For more walks, head over to Dunwich Forest and RSPB Minsmere where you will be able to enjoy the scenery and wildlife on offer. Indulge in the seaside of Suffolk with a stay at Dolphin Cottage.
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.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x bunk with mezzanine to snug.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and low suite WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Snug
Gas heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge with freezer box, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, Sony Multi Media player, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available on request.
Non-allocated on-road parking, subject to availability.
Enclosed courtyard garden with furniture.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Guests use fixed ladder to mezzanine at own risk.
Note: This property cannot accept Sunday arrivals
Nearby points of interest
- Dunwich Beach
- East Anglia Transport Museum
- Pleasurewood Hills
Reviews (16)
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Elaine
The house is brilliantly located with the beach, pubs and restaurants so close by. The house is very homely and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and some self- catering. We are keen to return. Our only issue was the limited space in the main bedroom given it is small size with a king size bed. We felt that room was dusty due to my sneezing in that room - the limited space around the bed may make it hard for the cleaners to hoover underneath (which looked like it hadnât seen a hoover for a while). Otherwise perfect stay
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Nigel
Overall very happy, would recommend and stay again.
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Emma
A few things I would like to mention; no hand soap in the property, downstairs bathroom, kitchen or upstairs bathroom which I would expect. There was neals yard hand lotion. And the upstairs bathroom blind is not good for any privacy as it is see-through and a little dirty at the bottom; a solid blind would be preferable and allow complete privacy and make you feel less vulnerable! The under lighting in the kitchen didnât work over the cooker and patio door end and completely went off on occasions. So maybe a loose connection somewhere? The front window blind runner came off twice and we fixed and the big left blind at the back is tricky to pull open and I worry this cord will break. The front door knob/handle needs tightening up. If these improvements could be done as we would like to stay again possibly next year. Hope this is helpful.