Guests say
The Dunes in Southwold receives high praise for its beautiful decoration, cleanliness, and prime location near the beach. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and the property's suitability for both small and large groups, including pets. While some find certain bedrooms small and the exterior less impressive, the overall experience is one of a homely, well-maintained holiday home perfect for seaside relaxation.
Guests consistently note the property is extremely clean and well maintained, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the house.
The location is frequently highlighted as fantastic, with direct access to the dunes and beach, and proximity to Southwold and Walberswick, making it ideal for guests.
The property is generally found to be comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable furniture. However, some guests mention that a couple of the bedrooms are too small for comfort and that one room can become overly warm.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and games available. Suggestions for improvement include better garden furniture and a sports subscription for the TV. Parking issues are mentioned as a minor concern.
While the reviews reflect a thoughtful arrangement of the property, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness in terms of extra amenities or welcome presents.
About this property
A unique seaside house with blue painted walls, The Dunes is an excellent property, settled into the town of Southwold, and is ideal for a family looking to explore the coast of Suffolk. Be welcomed to park off road by this charming property, finding yourself in a sitting room with contemporary blue painted feature walls complementing a range of tasteful furniture and grey sofas, and here you can curl up with a good book and plan the day ahead of you. A spectacular kitchen/diner invites you in with a neon sign, fantastic dining table and great kitchen space with black and white décor, filled with all of the essential amenities, making cooking up a storm a must, and double doors between the sitting room and kitchen/diner make this an excellent social hub for all guests to enjoy. On the ground-floor the first of the four bedrooms can be found, a super-king-size zip-link that can be set up as a twin on request, with an impressive feature window and en-suite. Ascend to the first floor and there are three more bedrooms, a super-king zip-link and a king-size with storage and large windows, as well as access to the family bathroom, and finally an incredible super-king four poster bed with a balcony and en-suite. The garden of this property is located right on the dunes, with furniture and a barbecue so that you can enjoy alfresco dining with a view to the ocean. Southwold is a fantastic location for all guests to enjoy, and the adventure begins quite literally right on your doorstep, with a sandy beach ideal for walking with your four-legged companion, watersports or a picnic with a view. For independent shops and a great range of eateries, head over to the high street where you can enjoy a hot meal and a glass of your favourite beverage in the sunshine before checking out the historic lighthouse and well-known Southwold Pier. For a selection of scenic walks, get your wellies on and head over to RSPB Minsmere or Dunwich forest to see what wildlife you can find. Make a family getaway to remember with a stay at The Dunes.
Southwold is a seaside town situated along the East Suffolk coast within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and resting between Lowestoft and Ipswich. Southwold is known as the home of Adnams Brewery which was established in the town in 1872 and it also has its own lighthouse, a museum and a picturesque pier which has a selection of colourful beach huts and which plays host to the regular Southwold Model Yacht regatta. The town boasts a number of excellent restaurants and eateries with a particular nod to its seaside location so there is always plenty of seafood and fish on the menu. Southwold has some fantastic independent shops, boutiques, galleries and pubs which are great for a browse and to stock up on essentials for your holiday. Just outside Southwold there are a number of great attractions for the whole family including Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, rspb Minsmere and Dunwich Museum as well as scenic towns such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Leiston and Lowestoft to visit.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and W, 1 x super-king-size zip-link (can be twin on request), 1 x king-size.
Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with electric flame effect fire
Central heating with electric fireplace.
Gas oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 3 cars with EV charging port.
Enclosed garden with patio, furniture and barbecue.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking.
Note: If you wish the super-king-sizes to be made up as twin please let us know
Reviews (15)
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Wendy
Itâs like walking in to an exciting warm hug, with the added extra of a wonderful view and direct access to the dunes and beach. It is as comfortable for just two people, as it is when we had all 7 of our extended family there. The enclosed and safe garden is a massive bonus for both dogs and children. Beautifully equipped, everything works and has been planned with ease of use and fun in mind. Thank you for allowing us to share such a perfect place,
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Keith
At this price point rattan style garden chairs are not acceptable as lounge furniture. Also sky sports subscription would be an excellent addition to the property. Other than that no complaints at all.
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Rachel
It was clean, well equipped and beautifully decorated and the location was perfect for strolling to Southwold or down the harbour to get fish and chips or the little ferry across to Walberswick. It was home from home and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend booking The Dunes and we will be returning in the future!