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Flat 1 Beach House, 4 East Cliff

Southwold, Suffolk
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4
star
Apartment
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Breathe in the ozone and enjoy sea views from inside and out at this ground-floor seaside flat
  • Perfectly located for exploring Southwold promenade, pier, beach and town centre
  • This welcoming property has modern interiors and provides a peaceful retreat for your family holiday

Property code: OC-4EAST

This two-bed apartment has been brought up to date with stylish, contemporary interiors and furnishings. Located on the ground floor opposite the beach, it’s just perfect for family-friendly seaside breaks. You need go no further than Southwold as there’s stacks to do here. There’s a path outside the property which has access points to the beach which is sandy enough at this end to make full use of those bucket and spades. There are rows of the iconic Southwold beach huts (think Adnams advertising) here and the restored pier is also within view to the left. Turn right for the centre of the town. It’s literally all on your doorstep to explore. The bench outside the flat also makes for prime people-watching (or maybe seals?). Shops, galleries and eateries abound in the town. Don’t forget to tick the lighthouse, Southwold Museum, RNLI boat station and harbour off the list as well! Fish and chips are a must or buy some fish and seafood from the kiosks along the harbour. In summer, why not walk across the Common down to that end of the town (1.3 miles) – you can do a loop, coming back along the river and via the RNLI station. After all that, you might want to stop for some liquid refreshment.

As you go into this wonderfully bright and airy ground-floor flat, you pass a bench on the covered terrace where you can sit for hours watching the tides and skies change. The spacious living/dining room has a modern light wood table and chairs for four set right in front of the large wall-to-wall window so you can watch the waves on self-catering days. How about a seafood platter bought locally? There’s comfortable seating and an exposed brick fireplace now housing an ornamental fire. The galley kitchen has modern fitted units and tiling plus everything you need for any cooking needs during your break. You can access the shared courtyard through a door here. The master double bedroom has the same sea views from a large window and there’s also a twin room perfect for a family-friendly configuration – both are welcoming spaces, decorated in calm tones with nautical pops and smart modern and wood furniture. Unwind at day’s end in a bath and plan tomorrow’s holiday fun.

There are two options for outside space at this property – the bench and small covered veranda-type area to the front which is enclosed by a wall and gate. This is however visually open to the footpath running past. Or, to the rear of the property, there’s an enclosed courtyard which is shared with the neighbouring flat, plus garden furniture.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • Bathroom: Large walk-in shower with WC and basin. 
  • Gas oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine/dryer, microwave
  • Travel cot on request
  • The electric fire in the living room is not in use
  • TV
  • Please provide own beach towels
  • Small terrace to the front and shared courtyard space with furniture to the rear
  • Small storage shed in courtyard
  • Unallocated on-street parking in nearby streets
  • Beach 10 metres
  • Pubs and shops 0.1 miles
  • The owners advise using the rear door as the main entrance
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Tracy Marriott

This property joined our collection in 2020 and is managed by Tracy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Janene, 3rd January 2025

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Great location, and perfect for a short stay . Bathroom is disappointing and the shower underpowered . I would want to know that the shower improved before fully recommending this property

Reviewed by Jonathan, 23rd November 2024

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A lovely property in a fantastic seaside location with magical views out to sea and a wonderful beach.. The town of Southwold has everything that is needed for young and old alike. Parking was no problem at the time of year we were there.

Reviewed by Rita, 20th October 2024

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Car parking is awful. To unpack and repack to leave was not easy

Reviewed by Anne, 24th September 2024

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A delightful flat in with incredible views over the entire bay. Location wise it was perfect, being just a short walk to both the beach and the High Street. Having restricted mobility it was perfect for me as it was on one floor. We had a most enjoyable break there and look forward to going again in the not too distant future.

Reviewed by Henry, 8th September 2024

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Stunning property

Reviewed by Elizabeth Brenda, 17th July 2024

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The flat is right on East Cliff passage so everyone passing is very close to the window of the main room and most people tend to look in as they pass. The lovely bit is that you can sit at the table and watch the sea so it would spoil the view if there was a blind as in the bedroom. Is there anything that can be done so that tenants can see out bRead moreut passers by can't see in? Hide

Reviewed by Barbara, 3rd July 2024

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Reviewed by Peter, 26th May 2024

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Reviewed by Sue, 10th May 2024

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Reviewed by Shuvo, 7th May 2024

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perfectly located apartment with incredible seafront views

Reviewed by Christine, 24th April 2024

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I have mobility issues property all ground level which was needed. And was but some furniture was to low for me to use and needs handrails in the shower cubicle . Apart from that it was great. Just love Southwold.

Reviewed by Heather, 29th March 2024

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A great property for the perfect holiday by the sea. Stunning views.

Reviewed by Susan, 18th February 2024

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Good flat with lovely view and location.

Reviewed by Stefan, 24th November 2023

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Reviewed by Charlene, 29th October 2023

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Reviewed by Barbara, 8th October 2023

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Reviewed by Doreen, 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Kim, 18th September 2023

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Reviewed by Patrick, 30th July 2023

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Reviewed by Sue, 30th June 2023

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The location was great but disappointed to find that kitchen lacked some basic equipment, eg. No measuring jug, basins or whisk. No empty cupboards in which to place our own food etc.

Reviewed by Stephen, 28th May 2023

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Original Cottages were excellent with the booking process; website and booking the holiday really easy and great communication throughout. The location of the flat is fabulous with lovely sea views and very near to the town centre shops and restaurants. However for us there were a few issues with the flat. The beds and the sofas were very low for uRead mores as an older couple - my wife could not sit on the sofas as she could not get back up. We felt that the flat had some cleanliness issues eg; very stained mattress protector on the double bed and the carpet in the living room is quite grubby. We found the pillows on all the beds to be lifeless/flat. In fairness though all of the bed linen and towels were very clean and fresh. Maintenance wise, the swan neck tap in the kitchen is not fixed properly to the sink and moves around when turning on and off. So for us as very seasoned self catering/older holidaymakers, although we loved Southwold and the location of the flat - we would not choose to stay in this flat again. Hide

Reviewed by Mary, 1st May 2023

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We found a few essential items such as a bread board, a average size frying pan etc. We also found the TV difficult, a message was on screen regularly saying the TV needs re programming or simply going off. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Irene, 18th April 2023

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Perfect location very clean with good basi. Equipment Welcomed the new shower - just need a grab handle for safety please.

Reviewed by S, 24th February 2023

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Generally happy with the property, it took us a while to work out where the immersion was and that we needed to turn it on to get hot water. The duvet in the double bedroom needs to be bigger and extra blankets would have been appreciated, we used our coats in the end. One of our party fell down the outside steps at the front of the property, injurRead moreing herself, we feel there should be hazard tape on the edge of the steps as they're both tiled and the edge is difficult to see. Baking sheets in the kitchen are very well used and probably need replacing. We were expecting a 'Welcome Pack' but there was only a pint of milk provided. Despite these points we enjoyed the property in its unique location. Thanks Hide

Reviewed by Susan, 21st February 2023

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