Dog Friendly Cottages in Suffolk Coastal District

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Tina - Verified booking

  This was our second visit to 1 South cottages.

  It's perfect for us and dog! Very cosy, and warm [despite storm Darraugh] well equipped, and a fantastic location close to the beach and quiet. Both visits provided real R&R from work tension. Thank you for the lovely welcome basket on the kitchen table. Bed very comfortable and lovely hotel level towels. Somehow the cleaning service forgot to put a pillow case on one of the pillows, and the pillow protector looked a little marked- which was not so nice to see- but as we only needed one pillow each that was fine. [i put it on top of the wardrobe.] We loved the christmas tree and associated decoration in the sitting room, that made it feel welcoming too. The stairs are steep, we knew this, and we are very mobile so no issue for us. We were pleased they had been attended to since our last visit, and were more sturdy and had even been carpeted. The Latter did make the treads even narrower but as I said we have no mobility issues with feet, hips or knees. I think if we did, either we'd have to sleep in the gust room opposite the courtyard, or this would not be ideal place for us. We had one problem in that the drains in the bathroom were very smelly after a shower , but particularly with the bath. I took a bath just once on last day. As I sank into the warm bubbles, an awful smell came up through the overflow. I just could not stay in it; it was awful. If this is a new problem i am certain someone will sort the trap out, but it was a pretty bad smell and needs attention asap! Overall a super little cottage, and an enjoyable stay.

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• Paul - Verified booking

  Tower End has a real wow factor on entrance that doesn’t stop as you take in all the areas within.

  The private beautifully dressed outdoor patio area is stunning. We enjoyed the spacious yet cosines of the cottage as a couple with our big fluffy lurcher, Fozzie. We had enough space for his dog bed and found the entrance area so helpful for his towel rub down and paw cleans. The driveway is secure for allowing dogs to wander (if they don’t jump gates) and we parked our car in the ample space at the front of the cottage. The shower room and bathroom are luxury: super soft towels, toiletries and no need forgotten are a highlight of how much the owners want your stay to be pleasurable. They have equipped the kitchen with ample utensils for cooking and a choice of coffee machine/cafetière was a bonus. The bedroom has a hanging rail in the bathroom with ample drawers and cupboards for clothes. Sumptuously dressed bed with mattress topper and lovely choice of lighting; lamps and natural light. We would not hesitate to recommend or return to Tower End. It’s a true gem and located well for much exploration. Local hospitality is superb. We felt very welcome and found the community so friendly.

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• Ron - Verified booking

  Great location overlooking the beautiful Mere, and if you’re lucky you can park outside the cottage.

  This cottage could have been so much better with a few additions to it. We were there for our nieces wedding, so getting dressed up for the wedding is all part of the fun, but no mirror on the dressing table for applying the makeup,no full length mirror on the back of the wardrobe door for a final inspection,need to be extra careful on the very narrow stairs, I know because of the age of the cottage they are narrow, we have friends in the village that have a similar cottage and they have a handrail added…a lot safer. As soon as we opened the front door we could smell pets have been visiting,ok, know we are a nation of dog lovers,but the 2 blankets in the living area need to be washed or changed for new ones. Finally the small patio set in the front needs a parasol to sit under when enjoying the sunshine and the views over the lovely Mere. So, to sum up, we stayed for 9 nights,paid a lot of money for the stay,and have paid less in much nicer cottages,sorry, Ron and Beverley.

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• Mr Emerson - Verified booking

  A fabulously clean, comfortable and well appointed cottage. The bed is extremely comfortable and a good power shower. All the sheets, towels and soaps are excellent quality. Definitely the cleanest dog friendly cottage we’ve stayed in. The large garden is extremely secure with discreet wire fencing surrounding the whole of it. A great base for exploring the Suffolk coast. There is also a pub at each end of the road, easily walkable, but will need a torch at night. We favoured The Queens Head, Blyford 0.7 miles. Great food and fantastic staff. The Star Inn didn’t have a chef when we went, so no food. Parking is the only issue here. There is space for one car outside, but you will need to tuck it tight against the wall. However, there is a parking bay 25 meters further down the road. If you get a chance go to the Queen’s Head Inn at Bramfield. A 2.5 mile drive, but amazing. We will definitely book here again. Thankyou.

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• Mr Lacey - Verified booking

  Honeysuckle cottage is such a comfortable and cosy, well equipped, dog friendly place to stay. Our Jack Russell terrier loved it, as did we! There was a much appreciated ‘welcome pack of goodies, and a generous basket of logs for the wood burner, great for winter. Clean, well designed and with a thoughtful contemporary feel, the cottage is located in a very interesting Suffolk village that includes a great Pub and an excellent local shop (that is so much more!) For local walks and to exercise the dog, there is also an excellent, extensive public common just a few hundred metres up the road with mown paths, running through hay meadows, a variety of wildlife habitats and ancient woodland. Walk the dog or jog for a mile or two. A great facility ‘on the doorstep!’. All in all, Honeysuckle cottage is thoroughly recommended. We certainly hope to return!!

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