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Sailor's Retreat

Reydon, Suffolk
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • An exceptionally spacious contemporary bungalow in the village of Reydon, close to the charming seaside town of Southwold
  • Most rooms have extra wide doorways and level access, with low-profile thresholds to main entrance and garden
  • Beautifully furnished throughout, with stylish touches of luxury

Property code: OC-SAILR

Perfect for families or a group of friends, this lovely, light-filled holiday home is within 1 mile of pretty Southwold and the magical Suffolk coast. Thoughtful details include extra-wide doorways to most rooms, low-profile thresholds to the outside and showers with a low threshold. Southwold is within a pleasant, 1-mile walk or short drive away and there is also a handy bus stop just 18 metres from your holiday home. The main attractions are within easy reach of the lively town centre, with its fine period houses and colourful fishermen’s cottages. They include the sandy, family-friendly beach, delightful Edwardian pier, with its water clock, and Southwold’s famous working lighthouse. Enjoy a carriage ride through Southwold drawn by two magnificent Shire horses and treat yourself to a fresh-caught fish supper at one of the many cafes and restaurants. A visit to the RSPB’s Nature Reserve at Minsmere (11.6 miles) is a great day out. Nearer to home, explore beautiful Reydon Woods, a 16-hectare nature reserve with ancient, coppiced woodland, famous for its bluebells in the spring.

The entrance door opens to a wide hallway and a wonderful open-plan dining area. This houses a large wooden table and eight stylish and comfortable chairs from where guests can watch the Smart TV. From here, a door leads to an outdoor patio. The open-plan layout continues with a superb contemporary kitchen which features a central island and two bar stools. Decorative pendant lights above the island, a small atrium and pretty leaded light windows make this a light and airy space. The spacious sitting room is also bright and light, with a large wall of bi-folding doors opening onto the garden. There are three large and comfortable sofas and an impressive wood burner, together with a Smart TV. Each of the four bedrooms is beautifully furnished. The splendid master bedroom has a king-size bed and a sumptuous en-suite bathroom, with a bath, low-profile shower cubicle and WC. A second king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom share access to a Jack and Jill double-head shower cubicle, and WC. The fourth bedroom is a twin, with an en-suite low profile, double-head shower room and WC. There is also a separate cloakroom with a WC.

A patio outside the living room has attractive outdoor furniture and overlooks a large, private garden and lawn. A second patio at the side of the bungalow has a table, chairs and a BBQ.

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 king-size, 2 twin
  • 4 bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom with a hand-held shower over the bath, plus a low-profile, double-head shower cubicle and WC, 2 Jack and Jill shower rooms with a double-head shower cubicle and WC, 1 en-suite low-profile double-head shower room, grab rail and WC, 1 cloakroom with WC
  • Twin electric ovens, grill and combi-microwave, electric hob, warming drawer, wine fridge, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair
  • Wood burner
  • 2 Smart TVs, Xbox, bedrooms and living room are hard-wired for internet access, all bedrooms and kitchen have USB sockets
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Large, level garden to the rear, with a patio and furniture, and a second patio to the side with tables, chairs and a BBQ
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Shop less than 1 mile, pub 0.4 miles, beach 1.5 miles
  • Please be aware that as the owner occasionally brings a pet to the property, it may be unsuitable for guests with allergies
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Heidi Brackenbury

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

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Debra, 31st August 2024

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This is a lovely property that is well situated to Southwold and surrounding areas of interest

Reviewed by D W, 5th August 2024

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The property was not cleaned properly. When we arrived, the kitchen floor was tacky with floor cleaner. Carpets had not been vacuumed and there was a large amount of dust and pet hair under the sofas. On moving a footstool we found a toy under it. Dusting had not been done - shelves, lamp bases, shades, towel radiators all dirty. Dining room chairsRead more dirty and stained. When drying water on the ensuite bathroom floor with the bath mat it was literally brown with dirt. All this was discovered after having to wait for one and a half hours because the property key was not in the key safe, after a six hour journey with children. No apology or follow up from Original Cottages or Suffolk Secrets employee who came from an office literally five minutes down the road.Not mentioned in its listing, the property is on a busy road with principal bedrooms the front, so not a good nights sleep. Positives Lovely garden for the children. Near to beaches. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret, 28th June 2024

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Reviewed by Denise, 11th June 2024

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A lovely very spacious property. Comfortable beds which is so important for a good nights sleep. Would definantly stay again. My 1year old granddaughter loved Crawling and walking everywhere In the property.would definantly Stay again.

Reviewed by Marian, 1st May 2024

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The bungalow is spacious, modern, well appointed, with attractive decor and furnishings. The garden is mature and pleasant and the whole property is not overlooked. We enjoyed our stay and would come again.

Reviewed by Kevin, 15th April 2024

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Very comfortable and spacious, perfect for 6 adults and two children. All the utensils and crockery you would need. Good location just outside Southwold. Private parking for four vehicles. Great lawned garden, especially for children.

Reviewed by Sarah, 29th March 2024

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A really spacious, comfortable cottage, with a fabulously equipped kitchen. We all had a lovely holiday. What a wonderful treat to buy fresh fish from the shores of Aldeburgh and cook up a feast...ate the best mackerel and kippers! Would highly recommend. Thanks!

Reviewed by Vicky, 20th March 2024

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Beautiful bungalow beautifully furnished. Plenty of room inside and also for parking. Would stay again

Reviewed by Iain, 27th November 2023

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Excellent property for a family or a group of friends. Open plan living areas work well. Well equipped.

Reviewed by Adam, 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Derek, 12th September 2023

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Pure luxury, well equipped,very spacious,would love to return for another visit

Reviewed by Jo, 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Linda, 19th June 2023

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Generally speaking the bungalow was ideal with plenty of equipment, although only supplying one toilet roll per bathroom for a week was a bit annoying. The loft hatch opening on its own in the middle of the night was dangerous and did damage the wall, but the staff dealt with the problem immediately and courteously.

Reviewed by Isabel, 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Barbara, 20th May 2023

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Reviewed by Maureen, 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Pamela, 3rd November 2022

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A lovely property in a good location to visit the surrounding area A few issues - dust in many areas of the property, and a very strong smell of sewage from the bathroom areas. This was helped by opening the windows but 3 did not have windows

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