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Arva

Southwold, Suffolk
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Light-filled Suffolk holiday home in excellent location close to Southwold Pier
  • Generous accommodation offering flexibility to families and groups of friends
  • Garden with decking and summer house for outdoor living during the warmer months

Property code: OC-ARV

An unusual, contemporary holiday property in the Suffolk seaside town of Southwold, this appealing retreat offers great versatility for families or friends eager to holiday together. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom cottage has a downstairs bedroom and can be entered from both the first and ground floors. Situated 150 metres from the sandy beach, it is also the same distance from the pier, with its shops, eateries and under-the-pier show. Stroll 0.5 miles to reach the centre of the town, with its many independent shops, boutiques and restaurants, or grab your buckets and lines and walk just over 1 mile down to the quay, where you can go crabbing and take the rowing boat ferry over the estuary to Walberswick.

Cross the footbridge to enter the property at first-floor level and find accommodation with a fresh feel and bright ambience. Here there are two bedrooms, a double room and a twin, as well as the family bathroom. Follow the internal stairs down to the ground floor or enter the property from the rear to access the downstairs accommodation. This includes a king-size bedroom, with en-suite shower room and a separate WC, as well as the main living areas. The open-plan lounge/diner has patio doors that can be pulled open on warm days, and ample space for everyone to settle on the soft seating in front of a film or to dine together at the table. The kitchen is also a generous space and is well designed for preparing homecooked meals.

The garden at this property can be accessed from the patio doors in the lounge/diner. There is an area of decking for outside dining, a lawn for games, and a summer house where you can unwind with a drink as the sun goes down.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Double electric oven, 5-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair on request when booking
  • TV/DVD, PVR, iPod dock and turntable with Bluetooth connectivity
  • Mobile signal is weak
  • Lawned garden with deck, garden furniture and summer house
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 500 metres, beach 150 metres
  • Please supervise children on the footbridge
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Fleur Chorlton

This property joined our collection in 2018 and is managed by Fleur.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lesley, 5th November 2024

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Good location nice and spacious.

Reviewed by Julian, 29th September 2024

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Spacious, clean and a couple of hundred yards from the pier. Perfect. Very nicely fitted out and well equipped

Reviewed by Frances, 22nd September 2024

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A very comfortable and well equipped property. Quiet location.

Reviewed by Nigel, 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Patricia, 31st August 2024

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The property is in a great location - two minutes from the pier and beach. It's a nice family size home. We would definitely return if there were tweeks to the cleanliness and, due to my husband's mobility, handrails in the downstairs ensuite bedroom. We really enjoyed our week there.

Reviewed by Gabrielle, 24th August 2024

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The cottage is nice, a good size and location. Lovely ground floor bedroom with en suite and lovely bathroom with quick- filling bath. Plent of wardrobes. Just need to fix the front door lock, the freezer defrosted and provide kitchen scissors and bin bags as I had to buy these.

Reviewed by Julia, 16th July 2024

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Was a good property in a very good location. Off road parking helpful. We liked the style of this place, the beds were v comfortable & clean but in general property needed a little extra tlc & cleaning was below standard. However we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by David, 6th July 2024

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Well-equipped, on the retro trend, and brilliantly located within 3 minutes of the beach. House is large, airy and light - great for family gatherings. Decoration is a little tired in places and the outside (garden and decking) would benefit from some attention. 10/10 for character and location. A little less for swank.

Reviewed by Fiona, 25th March 2024

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We were very comfortable in this interesting 70s house with decor and furniture to match. The kitchen and bathrooms are modern, excellent showers. The location is very good being so near the pier and the front. Really enjoyed our week here with family and friends.

Reviewed by Mandie, 23rd January 2024

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Lovely well equipped and well organised house. Welcome pack was great and added toiletries were a bonus.

Reviewed by Trevor, 1st January 2024

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Reviewed by Pippa, 28th November 2023

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Reviewed by Frances, 24th September 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen, 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth, 28th August 2023

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Reviewed by David, 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Shaun, 31st July 2023

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Reviewed by Robert, 16th June 2023

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The property was as described. Although the weather was lovely we didn't want to sit around lawned area because shrubs were overgrown. We thought it would have been nice to have seating on decking outside upstairs area. Few negatives were thin, rough towels, not fluffy at all. Bedding didn't smell fresh & hole in seam of one quilt cover. Several hoRead moreurs after using hob the bottom left gas hob made igniting noises even though the hob wasn't in use, this happened a few times. Dust and cobwebs under both settees. Well equipped and spacious property but unfortunately some negatives. Hide

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