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Sea Gem

Southwold, Suffolk
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Spacious holiday home ideal for families
  • Detached property with a conservatory and garage
  • Just metres from the beach and historic pier

Property code: OC-HGEM

Comfortable and well equipped, this four-bedroom property is set within the charming seaside town of Southwold. It sleeps up to seven guests and is surrounded by a spacious garden. The centre of Southwold is less than half a mile away and there you have an array of pubs, restaurants and cafes to explore. Southwold Beach is just 200 metres away with a Grade II-listed lighthouse and pier with an arcade.

You enter the property on the ground floor into a hallway which then leads into the comfortable lounge. It offers two sofas and an armchair, a TV with DVD, and a double-sided wood burner that serves both the lounge and the dining area. The next room is the open-plan kitchen/diner with a conservatory. The kitchen offers plenty of units and worktop space, a large window overlooking the garden and all the appliances you should need. A picturesque dining space can be found in the conservatory, with a long table, two benches and two chairs, perfect to enjoy family or group meals. Completing the ground floor are a bedroom and shower room. The bedroom has a king-size bed, bedside tables with lamps, a TV, a chest of drawers and a wardrobe. In the shower room, there is a double shower cubicle with a drench shower head, plus a hand-held option and WC. Upstairs, there are a further three bedrooms and the main bathroom. The bedrooms consist of a double, a twin, and a single room with an additional pull-out single bed. Guests must bring bed linen and towels for the extra person if you decide to use this extra bed. The main bathroom features a shower over the bath, heated towel rail and WC.

Outside, the property benefits from a garage with a washing machine and tumble dryer inside. Then there is the large, enclosed garden with decking space and a bench, lawned area, plus a patio with a table and chairs – perfect for al fresco dining and space for the kids to play.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single with 2’6” bed
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with a double shower cubicle and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in garage
  • Wood burner 
  • TV with DVD, music system
  • Enclosed rear garden with raised decking area, lawn, patio and garden furniture
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop, pub and beach 200 metres
  • Sleeps 7+1: additional pull-out single bed in the single bedroom – linen and towels not provided
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Heidi Brackenbury

This property joined our collection in 2019 and is managed by Heidi.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Pauline, 19th June 2025

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Property needs decorating

Reviewed by Janet, 31st May 2025

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Have been to Sea Gem several times and always find it a pleasurable experience . A very comfortable house where we all felt very much at home .

Reviewed by Carol, 24th April 2025

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The property was fairly well equipped and with comfortable beds. The information folder needs updating to include instructions for equipment. Its a nice light and airy house with plenty of space to relax - we enjoyed our stay thank you

Reviewed by Dawn, 10th February 2025

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House was ok, could do with some TLC and would be a lovely place. Quiet location but easy walk to the beach and shops.

Reviewed by Margaret, 29th January 2025

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The property was in an excellent position to enjoy all that Southwold has to offer. Off road parking for 2 vehicles and only 50 yards from reed beds. 200yards to the iconic pier and beach promenade. Full view of the beautiful church and lighthouse, the walk into town taking 6-8 mins. Well equipped and comfortable this holiday home is ideal for 4 adRead moreults and 3 children + dogs. Good sized enclosed garden also. Hide

Reviewed by Maureen, 26th November 2024

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A very comfortable house near to all amenities thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Andrew, 14th November 2024

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A comfortable house, with plenty of parking. Very well situated for both the beach and the town. Really well enclosed gardens, excellent for dogs or children.

Reviewed by Jenny, 8th October 2024

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Reviewed by Jean, 4th August 2024

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A lovely spacious house with very comfortable beds although benches at the dining table are not.

Reviewed by Peter, 8th July 2024

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We had a very enjoyable stay at Sea Gem. The property had a particular good layout with a large bedroom with a comfortable king size bed and bathroom downstairs. With Three good bedrooms upstairs and a spacious lounge/diner, it was ideal for our stay. The property is a good walk to the Pier and Centre but on the flat and manageable. No major complaRead moreints. Hide

Reviewed by Hayley, 30th June 2024

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Reviewed by Rosie, 16th June 2024

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The good Location Size Bedding etx The poor The location is just perfect and great size property but rusting peeling kitchen equipment and very very tired furniture such as sofa that felt like were almost sat on floor, really let it down given how much paid for a week. The front garden was quite overgrown. This house could be amazing with somRead moree TLC Hide

Reviewed by Sheelagh, 2nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Annette, 7th May 2024

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Reviewed by Jenny, 22nd March 2024

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Warm and comfortable well appointed house. Stayed 2 weeks and middle weekend change of linen etc and cleaning was well organised and unobtrusive.

Reviewed by Tim, 5th February 2024

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Premises well situated for walking the promenade and beach. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom useful. Some things did not work and instruction booklet poor. Furniture looks tired and could do with updating. Garden needs a good tidy up.

Reviewed by Paul, 13th November 2023

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Reviewed by Linsell, 29th October 2023

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Reviewed by David, 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Jodie, 4th September 2023

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Reviewed by David, 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Alexandra, 17th July 2023

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Sea Gem is a lovely house, large and spacious (it sleeps seven) , very well located, near to the seafront/beach and very convenient for the town. There is a nice sized garden, with plenty of seating, with both sunny and shady spots. The property is well equipped in general, but would benefit from a clothes horse (for indoor drying), a bread bin, a Read morewashing up bowl and a cooking apron. We felt that the provision of essentials could have been a little more generous; when we arrived there was one toilet roll in each bathroom, one black bin liner in the kitchen bin (no spares), two dishwasher tablets... Overall, we enjoyed our stay and had a great time. Hide

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