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School House

Dunwich, Suffolk
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
5
star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Stylish, enchanting holiday let situated in the pretty village of Dunwich
  • Stunning views of surrounding marshland with superb outside space to enjoy
  • Set in an idyllic setting, close to nature reserves and the beach

Property code: OC-SLH

Six friends or a family group will enjoy this beautifully decorated property with fantastic views, located in Dunwich and close to Suffolk’s popular coastal spots. This little coastal village has a pub, cafe, and museum, as well as a relatively untouched shingle beach that is great for beachcombing and backed by the Dingle Marshes Nature Reserve. Enjoy wildlife watching at the dramatic landscape of Dunwich Heath Nature Reserve (1 mile) or RSPB Minsmere (2 miles). Just 8 miles up the coast is the fabulous seaside town of Southwold with its wide variety of shops and restaurants, and superb pier with an arcade. Bring your paddleboard or kayak and take to the water on the River Blyth at Walberswick (6.5 miles).

On entering the ground floor, you will find a remarkable open-plan living space. Rustle up some breakfast or cook up delicious dinners in the contemporary kitchen area, and enjoy eating together around the six-seater dining table. From the lounge, admire the far-reaching views out the window before settling down on the sofa and watching TV. There is a handy utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, and a downstairs shower room. Upstairs are the three bedrooms. First up is the superb king-size bedroom which has a fabulous glass vaulted ceiling and Juliette balcony, providing magnificent views across the marshes. This room boasts its own en-suite shower room. The other two bedrooms are made up of a double in the eaves, and a twin room which has its own TV. A stylish family bathroom with shower over the bath completes the interior of the retreat.

Outside is a lovely, enclosed garden. The doors from the lounge open up onto a delightful patio with garden furniture and a BBQ, the perfect place to dine alfresco. A lawned area provides room for children to play while adults can spot wildlife in the marshes beyond.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Neff oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, Bosch coffee maker.
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request when booking
  • Underfloor heating with heat pump on ground floor, oil heating upstairs
  • TV/DVD in lounge, TV in bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with patio and lawn area
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Storage for bikes in a garage
  • Pub 200 metres and shop 2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Tracy Marriott

This property joined our collection in 2017 and is managed by Tracy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Terry, 15th September 2024

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Reviewed by Lucy, 5th August 2024

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We had a fabulous time at this cottage, the location was great and views from the garden were super. The house had everything you needed and we would definitely return. Thanks.

Reviewed by Debra, 7th July 2024

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Lovely location and the house is beautiful. Very comfortable and well equipped. Great view over the marshes and close to the beach and pub.

Reviewed by John, 4th July 2024

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Reviewed by Maurice, 7th May 2024

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This cottage is a birdwatcher's paradise. More than 50 species identified, mostly by sight and some by sound and even Cetti's warbler visible in the garden on occasion. There's no need to travel to watch wildlife, just sit back, relax, and focus your scope!

Reviewed by Zoe, 20th April 2024

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Wonderful location, very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Just beautiful and wish I lived there!

Reviewed by Ray, 17th March 2024

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Reviewed by Denise, 13th November 2023

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We loved the location of the School House. It was close to the coast with many walks direct from the door and plenty of lovely Suffolk towns within 20 miles drive. The house itself was clean and comfortable with amazing views from the rear over a nature reserve. We had an absolutely amazing holiday here.

Reviewed by Beatrice, 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Jackie, 3rd October 2023

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Beautiful location and very comfortable cottage.The views over the marshes and the sea are wonderful.Great base and very relaxing to be able to walk to the beach.

Reviewed by Jacqueline, 25th September 2023

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Reviewed by Julia, 6th September 2023

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Reviewed by Carole, 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Matthew, 26th August 2023

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Reviewed by Marc, 6th June 2023

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Reviewed by Eileen, 27th May 2023

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The School House in Dunwich looked exactly as it does in the pictures on the website. The kitchen was very well equipped, and the laundry facilities were great. For our group of 5 adults, having 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms worked really well. It was exceptional value for money. Dunwich is located in an area of the Suffolk coast which is convenieRead morent for visiting our relatives, so the location also worked well for us. It was an easy walk to the beach, although the weather was not ideal for that. The location is also great for walking and bird-watching, and there are a lot of nearby seaside towns to visit within an hours drive. The tea room at the end of the street was really nice, and we had a great Sunday lunch at the Ship Inn, where they were able to accommodate our family gathering in a private room. Overall, we highly recommend the School House. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret, 20th May 2023

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We have visited Suffolk and stayed in many different properties . The School House at Dunwich has to be one of the very best cottages we have holidayed in. Very well furnished and equipped with wonderful views, particularly if you enjoy bird watching. The location was convenient with both Dunwich Heath and Minsmere very near and Southwold and AldebRead moreurgh a short drive away. We really enjoyed our stay there. Hide

Reviewed by James, 4th May 2023

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Reviewed by Samantha, 28th March 2023

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Exactly as described, good communications

Reviewed by Pamela, 18th December 2022

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