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Forest Lodge

Southwold, Suffolk
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This property is managed by Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A wonderfully spacious, coastal property, with large rooms and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy warmer days
  • Soak up the sea air from the first floor, throwing open French doors to reveal an ornamental balcony
  • A beach hut is also available to book alongside the property for an additional charge.
Property code: OC-FLGR

The whole family can enjoy a holiday on the stunning Suffolk coast at this impressive house in an excellent location in Southwold overlooking the Common with space for up to eight guests. Special features include a ground floor bedroom, a beach hut you can hire, enclosed gardens, and gorgeous views, plus your canine companions are welcome too.

The house is light and bright throughout with nautical touches, period features and luxurious additions to ensure a comfortable stay. Enter via the hallway and go into the lovely, light sitting room with a TV and an open fire for cosy evenings in, and a desk in the bay window if anyone needs to work. There’s a large, bespoke fitted kitchen and space for you to eat together in the dining area, where French doors lead out to the patio. A gorgeous king-size bedroom and a cloakroom complete the ground floor. The other three bedrooms are on the first floor: a twin, the Master with a super-king bed, gorgeous views, and a stunning Jack n Jill bathroom, a twin (or super-king), and a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower. There’s also a little spot on the landing for a coffee with doors to the ornamental balcony. Fire up the BBQ for dinner al fresco on the patio while the kids and dogs play on the lawn in the enclosed rear garden.

Southwold is home to two beaches (nearest is less than 650 metres away), the Denes welcomes four-legged family members all year round, and the main Southwold Pier Beach, which has some restrictions. Play a round on the 9-hole heathland golf course on The Common opposite, visit the harbour (1 miles) and pop over to Walberswick to go crabbing and grab some fish and chips on your way home.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 super-king-size (with zip-and-link beds that can be made up as a twin on request,) 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 with bath, shower and WC, 1 Jack-and-Jill en-suite bathroom with bath and WC
  • 1 separate ground-floor WC
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available
  • Open fire (first basket of logs supplied)
  • TV
  • Enclosed rear garden with furniture and charcoal BBQ, front garden laid to lawn
  • Private parking for 1 car; additional, on-street parking for 1 car
  • Shop, pub and beach less than 0.5 miles
  • A beach hut is also ready to let from Easter for an additional charge. If you are interested in letting this along with the property please enquire upon booking

     

  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 4 onwards
  • Departure: before 10
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Fleur Chorlton

This property is personally managed by Fleur.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Angela 24th April 2024

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Could be lovely due to location but in need of restoration

Reviewed by Keith 31st March 2024

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Reviewed by Roland 21st March 2024

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Reviewed by Barbara 12th March 2024

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Fabulous house, has everything you need plus some lovely homely touches. Great location for town and beach with added bonus of 2 parking spaces. Everyone said it felt like home, comfy beds and fabulous power shower.

Reviewed by Sara 25th February 2024

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A lovely spacious property, perfectly located for the Town and Beach. A huge benefit of having a parking space at the rear of the property

Reviewed by Heather 5th November 2023

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Reviewed by Brenda 18th October 2023

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Reviewed by William 28th September 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 16th September 2023

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We absolutely loved the house. It was airy and light. All the beds were really comfortable. House very well equipped indeed (we particularly liked the massive selection of books to read). In fact, it was such a great house that we have already booked it again for next year. Best we have ever stayed at through Suffolk Secrets

Reviewed by Sally 29th July 2023

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Lovely property easy reach of beach and charming town.Didnt need to use car all week!

Reviewed by Joanna 22nd July 2023

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Reviewed by Oenone 12th July 2023

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Very good communication prior to the visit; easy directions and access; everything we needed was available with a few nice touches and we had no need to contact the owner during the visit. Lovely, Immaculate home from home in a great location for shops, beaches etc. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Maggie 18th June 2023

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Beautiful house great position and exceptionally well equipped.. the family have been renting houses from you for years and 10b South Green is one of our favourites but for me I love Forest Lodge and hope my other sons will go to F.L.

Reviewed by Jennifer 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Auriel 16th May 2023

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Lovely property, great location and it suited the family very well. Three generations and two dogs.. we all had a wonderful week away together. Thank you

Reviewed by Clare 7th May 2023

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Reviewed by Nicola 26th April 2023

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Lovely comfortable property

Reviewed by Helen 16th February 2023

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We had a lovely stay and the house had everything we needed and more for a very comfortable stay. The location was perfect and Southwold was a great place for a long weekend.

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