Guests say
Guests have found 'The Hollies' to be a comfortable and peaceful property, with a well-designed kitchen and a garden that's perfect for sunny evenings. The location in Westleton is appreciated for its tranquillity and proximity to lovely beaches. While some guests expressed a desire to return, they also suggested improvements to enhance the stay.
The property is generally described as clean and tidy. However, one guest noted a blocked shower head, which they cleared themselves, and another mentioned a fridge that required defrosting. These isolated incidents suggest good overall cleanliness with minor oversights.
The location is praised for being peaceful and close to the village, with lovely nearby beaches, making it an ideal spot for a holiday. The village of Westleton is described as pretty, adding to the property's charm.
The beds are mentioned as very comfortable, and the property is spacious. However, guests have suggested that the dining seating could be more comfortable, and the presence of winter weight duvets in summer was noted as inappropriate. Some guests also requested chairs in the bedrooms for added comfort.
While the property is equipped with essentials and a table tennis set, guests have pointed out the lack of certain items such as an ironing board, a better selection of glasses, and plastic plates for children. The dining table size and the absence of certain kitchen equipment were also noted.
There is a mixed response regarding thoughtfulness. One guest mentioned a welcome pack that was considered less generous than expected, but as there are no other references to gifts or additional thoughtful touches, it is not possible to accurately score this category.
About this property
A beautiful white painted single-story property resting in Westleton, The Hollies is ideal for a family or group of adults looking to explore Suffolk. Park off road and enter into a wonderful property offering light and spacious rooms to enjoy. The kitchen/diner and sitting room will cater to your culinary needs, offering ample amenities, tasteful furniture and bi-fold doors opening up onto the garden, where guests can enjoy coffee in the sunshine in the courtyard garden. The property has three homely bedrooms, each with their own individual character, including a king-size and two double bedrooms, and there is a bathroom and en-suite shower room for your refreshment. Westleton has its own tea rooms and pubs settled into the countryside, so why not enjoy a hot meal before exploring the local shops? A short distance from the property those who love walking will be pleased to find RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich beach and forest, great for immersing yourself in scenery and wildlife. The coastal town of Aldeburgh is within easy reach of the property and is well worth a visit, boasting independent shops, eateries and of course a fantastic pebble beach. Make a countryside getaway to remember with a stay at The Hollies.
Westleton is an idyllic village near the Suffolk coast, nestled between Southwold and Aldeburg and offers all the attributes you could hope for in a Suffolk village, with a village green complete with pond and ducks. The village is easily accessible from the local train station at Darsham approximately two miles away. The village has a store, a bookshop where you can also enjoy a tea or coffee whilst browsing, an old fashioned garage, as well as two pubs, The White Horse Inn and The Westleton Crown, one of Suffolk’s best traditional inns where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate held their first wedding anniversary. Every August, Westleton hosts the infamous Barrel Rolling Fair where contestants have to roll barrels down the Village Green using a pole, and the men have to roll the barrel back up the hill too. Barrels are supplied and all are welcome to join in! The local Emmerdale Farm Shop and Butchery as well as a tea shop is approximately a mile away. The area is a haven for nature lovers with Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve, Dunwich Forest, Dunwich Beach with its famous fish and chip shop located on the beach, and the rspb Minsmere, all close by. The town of Saxmundham, 6 miles away, is located on the River Fromus, in the heart of Suffolk’s Heritage Coast and is well serviced with independent shops, supermarkets and a train station, as well as art galleries, a weekly market and a farmers’ market.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size bedroom with shower room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x double bedrooms.
Bathroom with bath, walk in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for four cars.
Rear garden with furniture and BBQ.
One small well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: There is cctv cameras facing onto the driveway and the rear garden, these are not monitored and are there are for security purposes only.
Note: This property has feather bedding.
Note: This property can sleep a maximum of 5 adults and 1 infant/child.
Reviews (8)
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Hugh
No coffee tables means nowhere to put drinks whilst sitting on settees. Insufficient kitchen equipment in particular no fine sieve making cooking rice impossible. Although very clean and tidy not homely. We enjoyed our holiday but feel the need to make the above points
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Kate
It was well equipped and the kids loved table tennis. The benches at the dining table were a little precarious for the kids (aged 9, 10 and 12) when they tried to pull them closer to the table. One in particular would rock forwards if not careful. A couple of normal chairs would be helpful for ease of use for those of us who are quite arthritic. The round handles on the doors were really tricky to grip and turn for my arthritis - not a complaint, just if we stay there again, I will take some sort of arthritis aid for opening such doors. I would love to see some extra drawer storage in the main bedroom as there were only 3 small drawers and then just hanging space in the wardrobes. Also, the beds are quite high, which is fine, except for the shorties amongst us, itâs a bit of an issue to sit and get socks on, so a chair in each bedroom would be really helpful. The location was great and peaceful. Lovely beaches nearby. Really enjoyed our stay and would consider returning in the future.
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Will
We enjoyed the garden and spent sunny early evenings around the patio table. We were able to cook light meals on a few nights using the well designed kitchen. However, there were winter weight duvets on all three beds, which makes little sense in the height of summer. The benches around the dining table are unsuitable for anyone beyond their teenage years. We were staying with my 91-year-old mother and were forced to bring folding chairs from home. The bedrooms are spartan in terms of facilities: a chair in each would be helpful. (We all need something to sit on when putting on shoes or to help with changing clothes.) Also, the fridge had a huge build up of ice and needed defrosting. Did this not occur to your house keeper?