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Charming cottage for two close to Suffolk Heritage Coast

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming cottage for two close to Suffolk Heritage Coast

Situated in Yoxford, just off the A12 this quiet village is equal distance to Aldeburgh and Southwold, and four miles from the beaches of Dunwich, and Walberswick. It is perfectly located for easy access to the delights of the Suffolk Heritage coastline with its low marshes, and reed beds interspersed with beaches of sand, and shingle.
There are RSPB nature reserves at Aldeburgh, Orford, and Minsmere, where you can see avocets, bitterns, and marsh harriers, as well as numerous butterflies, and wildflowers.

The cottage is an ideal country retreat for a couple planning to escape from the pressures of everyday life, and who would welcome a change of pace.
Yoxford village has a first rate restaurant, a tea shop, two pubs, and a well stocked newsagents/corner shop.

Almost two hundred years old, School Cottage is located out of sight, on a drift-away, just off Yoxford’s High Street. It can be accessed by car via a narrow drive way, or a short pedestrian path located either side of Main’s Resturant.
The cottage’s front door opens onto a compact, well equipped kitchen/dining room off which is a curtained doorway leading to the sitting room with soft furnishings, multi-fuel wood burner, TV with DVD player, and BT WiFi available to guests. To the right of the kitchen is a door way leading to the staircase to the first floor.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms. The main bedroom features a king size bed with views over the cottage front garden.
The shower room is equipped with a large walk in shower cubicle, toilet, and wash-hand basin. It is situated between the main bedroom, and the second bedroom. Although the cottage has two bedrooms we feel it is ideal accommodation for a couple as it comfortably sleeps two in its king size bed, pre-made for your convenience, and comfort with 100% cotton bedding, duck down quilt, and pillows.
The smaller bedroom is used primarily as a dressing room. When pre-booked it can be supplied with a single fold-out bed for an additional guest - an older child, or young adult perhaps.
As the upper floor is accessed via a typical Suffolk cottage staircase that winds steeply behind the chimney it is unfortunately not suitable for young children, or those with compromised mobility.
We have endeavoured to equip the cottage with all the home comforts and conveniences that we, ourselves appreciate when we come here to stay.

GROUND FLOOR:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: The front door leads into a compact kitchen/dining room with a stable style back door leading to a small yard where the washing machine is housed. There are three tall chairs, and an oak block kitchen surfaces with a modern white basin. Appliances include a four ring gas cooker and oven, slimline dishwasher, fridge with a freezer compartment, a microwave.
SITTING ROOM: This lovely room has a multi-fuel wood burner, a sofa, wooden cottage arm chair, coffee table, a flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, and BT WiFi hub.
FIRST FLOOR: Cottage stairs from the kitchen/dining room lead up to the first floor landing.
MAIN BEDROOM: There's a king size bed and two side tables with bedside lamps. The room overlooks the front garden. The small cottage bedroom windows have wooden shutters.
SMALL BEDROOM / DRESSING ROOM: Here is where the guest wardrobe and chest of drawers are found. It is also where the ironing board, and iron are stored. When pre-booked this room can be supplied with a single fold-out bed for an additional guest - an older child, or young adult perhaps.
SHOWER ROOM: There's a large shower cubicle shower, hand basin, w.c. There is constant hot water.
COTTAGE GARDEN: Has a decking area and table and chairs for outdoor dining. There are also two garden chairs.
PARKING: Off road parking space for School Cottage is accessed via a narrow one car wide approach to the left hand side of Main’s Resturant. We rarely use it as it can be tricky to manoeuvre so we park on Yoxford High Street which is unrestricted. You then approach the cottage via a narrow pedestrian walk way to the right hand side of the restaurant.

Property manager

Sally Baker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs cannot come upstairs/ must be well behaved

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage for two Close to Suffolk Heritage Coast Cottage

About the neighborhood

Map
Yoxford, ENG

What's nearby

  • Dunwich Heath and Beach - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Heveningham Hall - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Snape Maltings - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Southwold Beach - 22 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Darsham Station - 2 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queens Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Magpies Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweffling White Horse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Poachers Pocket - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bistro at the Deli - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage for two close to Suffolk Heritage Coast pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

Where is Charming cottage for two close to Suffolk Heritage Coast located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Saxmundham Museum, Suffolk Coast and Heaths, and Lonely Farm Country Park. Leiston Abbey and Dunwich Heath and Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Charming cottage for two close to Suffolk Heritage Coast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Cottage
The cottage was very well equipped and was a pleasant place for a break. It is situated in a very convenient position for visiting both coastal and inland places of interest. Unfortunately COVID has closed some local amenities but there is still a village shop supplying papers and groceries and it is not too far to a larger town for a range of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 43 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Graham J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage for two
Lovely property although not quite so good for tall people. Very well stocked with all essentials plus a bit more! Excellent location for exploring the Suffolk coast and more inland attractions. Everything you could want is here although the traffic noise from the nearby road made the garden not quite as quiet as we may have liked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Lovely cottage in a good location the Suffolk coast including Orford, Aldeburgh, Dunwich, Minsmere, Walberswick and Southwold. So great for us to visit some friends living in the area and to have some great walks and bird watching. We were very fortunate that we had the best week of weather so far this year.

8/10 Good

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Suffolk Sun
Really nice, a bit noisy next to the A12. Good location from which to explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Suffolk Cottage
My wife and I enjoyed our 5 day visit to this delightful cottage and the surrounding very photogenic countryside. We walked and took photographs of the surrounding countryside and sights. We especially appreciated the Covid 19 cleaning checklist assuring us that many items had been thoroughly cleaned. Our stay was during the pandemic. All appliances worked well. WiFi was fast. Living room was cosy and the whole cottage had a homey, lived-in feel. The second bedroom we used as a dressing room. The cottage would have been rather tight with more than the two of us staying. Shops were nearby and we spent several pleasant evenings having dinner outside in the garden. It did rain a few times, as it will between 23 to 28 August! Other reviewers have commented on having to park on the street, but we found this not to be a problem, and usually were able to park very close to the path leading to the cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Away with friends
Very nice cute cottage nice walks nearby and nice little tea rooms opposite

8/10 Good

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Liz and Jim
Comfortable little cottage. Lovely garden. Enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Dani F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!
Couldn’t fault this property or the helpfulness of the owner. It was the perfect break for partner and I (not forgetting the four legged friends). Will absolutely be back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

ian c.

A lovely place for a short break.
A well appointed and comfortable cottage. An ideal base for lovely (easy) coastal walks, including; Adleburge, Thorpeness, Southwold, Walbeswick and Sizewell. The village of Yoxford is friendly and welcoming. The Griffin pub is lively and informal whilst the Kings Head serves lovely meals. My only gripe would be the parking. We were advised to use the street to park but for our stay the availability was sparse. We ended up having to navigate the tricky narrow drive and then getting blocked in by other residents. Other than that a lovely break in a lovely cozy cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Graham S.

Great Place
A small lovely charming cottage with all modern cons. Really nice front garden with two eating areas not really overlooked. Two good pubs in the village too and so many good coastal shores to visit nearby. You do need to advise if you need the single bed made up as this does not appear to be standard. Would happily book again. Enjoy !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

tony k.

Nice, quiet, cosy cottage with character.
Used this as a base to explore the Suffolk coast and rural villages. Very good to come back and relax in quiet surroundings in the evening. Can recommend this to any couple looking for a nicely decorated and well equipped accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017