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Anchor Cottage - Woodbridge

Woodbridge, Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Traditional Suffolk cottage nestled in the market town of Woodbridge
  • Grade II-listed property with gorgeous, original beams and brickwork
  • Pretty courtyard garden for outside dining and quiet relaxation

Property code: OC-ACOT

Anchor Cottage provides all you could need from your self-catering holiday. This cosy, book-lined, nautical-themed cottage is Grade 11 listed and has many character features throughout, as well as a woodburning stove and an AGA cooker for the winter months. The open plan fully-equipped kitchen is a great space for entertaining and gives access to the pretty courtyard garden, ideal for use in warmer weather. Upstairs there are three beautifully presented bedrooms sleeping up to four guests. Located just off the Market Hill in the heart of the market town of Woodbridge, Anchor Cottage is perfect for a family or two couples looking to explore areas surrounding the River Deben. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 100 yards.

Why We Love This Property: Anchor Cottage is the epitome of a traditional Suffolk cottage, offering both period charm and modern comforts in a great central location.  For those who enjoy historic buildings, riverside walks, weekly markets, independent shops, pubs and restaurants, you’ll truly appreciate how special Woodbridge is. 

 

Room By Room Overview
GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall: Study area with USB charging point, understairs cupboard for coats and boots.
Sitting Room: Comfy sofas, Smart TV with catch-up players, DVD player, Radio/CD player, woodburning stove. DVDs, CDs and Board Games.
Kitchen/Dining Area: Farmhouse shaker style units, electric AGA (only switched on during the winter months), electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, digital radio, dining table and chairs for four guests, access to rear courtyard garden.

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: King size bed with built in wardrobe for storage.
Bedroom 2: Double bed (access to one side), chest of drawers, coat stand for hanging space.
Bedroom 3: : Single bed, chest of drawers, coat stand for hanging space.
Bathroom: White bathroom suite with a bath and overbath dual shower head, washbasin and wc.

Garden: Pretty, fully enclosed rear courtyard with garden furniture.
Parking: Private parking for one car at the rear of the cottage.
Heating: Gas heating and woodburning stove.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Notes: Wi-Fi, towels and a starter pack of wood for the woodburning stove are provided. Highchair available to use. This property is set up for four guests however it is fine if five guests decide to stay.
Security Deposit: A £150 security deposit is required four weeks prior to your holiday.

Woodbridge is a historic town of great character situated on the River Deben. Its charm lies in the many narrow picturesque streets of fine houses and cottages, the river, a popular marina, the busy boatyards, the famous Tide Mill, the ancient buildings around the Market Hill and the fine Church. Woodbridge has an interesting shopping centre, with many specialist shops, good restaurants and pubs, together with art galleries, antique shops, town museum, Suffolk Horse museum, an excellent cinema/theatre, large recreation areas and an indoor heated swimming pool.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 single
  • Sleeps 4+1 (in double bed)
  • 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and a WC
  • Electric AGA (only switched on during the winter months), electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Highchair on request when booking
  • Wood burner (starter pack of logs provided)
  • Smart TV/DVD, radio/CD player and digital radio
  • Courtyard garden with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop 450 metres, pub 100 metres, beach 16 miles
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Hunt

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 23rd May 2026

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Reviewed by Emma 26th March 2026

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This place was totally perfect, so much more homely and comfortable than places I have stayed in Woodbridge previously. These include the Aga - just perfect, comfortable beds and a really homely lived in feeling to it. I had an amazing time and was truly sad to leave, a big thank you.

Reviewed by Gary 18th October 2025

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Decent place but sofas grubby, also uncomfortable. Bed slopes due to the floor angle, needs levelling. Lovely location. Decent heating. Ok'ish but will not be back.

Reviewed by Alison 14th September 2025

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This is a delightful place to step back in time. Highly recommend it for short term lets However, there is a lot of black mold in bathroom, even with a window open, and washing machine was full of mold. Treated it repeatedly with bleach. Owner got a mechanic in to see about replacing the rubber around entrance. The couches are old. We had guRead moreests over and they commented on lack of cushioning. Mold in them too. I did a lot of cooking and didnt like the Teflon pans. But I didnt buy new because they are so expensive and I would leave them here, as were from the States All of that said, the owners were very responsive, as was the management company. Owners handyman, Bob, is great too. If you have allergies, dont stay here. Otherwise, enjoy it for what it is Hide

Reviewed by Sam 17th August 2025

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We had a wonderful week in Anchor Cottage as a family of five. The house was perfect for our stay with a good amount of space and everything we needed. The courtyard garden was a great space to relax and having the parking space took away the need to find local street parking or pay for car parks. We will definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Lynn 5th August 2025

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Another great holiday thank you. A nice cottage with parking which a really bonus & great location in Woodbridge. Pubs, cafes and delis on your door step or a 5 minute walk into the town centre. Lots to see and do in Woodbridge and the beautiful surrounding areas, with lots of history and amazing beaches.

Reviewed by Ewa 6th July 2025

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Lovely cottage in a perfect location. We would certainly recommend this cittage.

Reviewed by Anthony 28th June 2025

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Reviewed by Julie 9th June 2025

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Cottage is in good location although street can get a bit busy at peak times. Parking usually available across the road, but there is parking for one car behind the cottage, albeit its a bit tight. Large cottage which can accommodate 4-5 people but only has 1 toilet and bathroom! Overall the cottage needs an upgrade as we found it not too clean in Read moreplaces with dust and cobwebs around, including under the beds. Kitchen is well equipped although some of the pots and lands could do with a good wash and some need replacing due to chips and cracks. Lounge furniture faded and worn with curtains stained and falling off the hooks in a couple of places. Shower screen rusting along edge and nonslip shower mat mouldy. One of the shower heads was mouldy as was the shower hose. Bathroom sink and bath plug holes appear partially blocked as slow to empty and gurgling. All of the upstairs curtains and blinds were stained and one of the bedroom blinds was broken in the down position. Terrace area at back is small and needs weeding and tidying. We were very disappointed with the cottage and would not stay here again. Response from Holiday Cottages: Thank you for your review, we appreciate your comments as it helps us improve our service. Please know that all the issues mentioned have been rectified, blind has been mended, mould rectified and the garden attended to. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 18th May 2025

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Reviewed by Matt 26th April 2025

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The cottage was very comfortable and just 2 minutes to town which is really beautiful, lots of interesting shops and lovely places to eat and drink

Reviewed by Tony 29th March 2025

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Reviewed by Marilyn 8th March 2025

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Reviewed by Pauline 9th February 2025

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Reviewed by Liz 6th January 2025

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Gorgeous cosy cottage with all the amenities. Great location for walks and exploring the town. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Frances 3rd January 2025

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Great location.

Reviewed by Lesley 30th December 2024

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Great cottage, comfortable and warm even in December. Well equipped for cooking and the Aga was amazing. Very central location in the town but quiet and peaceful.

Reviewed by Beverley 1st December 2024

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Reviewed by Helen 28th September 2024

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Really lovely cottage, a great place to enjoy time in Woodbridge and surroundings. Also Suffolk Secrets extremely helpful when we lost a door key! Going above and beyond.

Reviewed by Rita 14th September 2024

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This lovely cottage was in an ideal location for the centre of Woodbridge. We ate out every night at a different venue and didn't have to use the car once. We visited a different place every day. There were so many places of interest nearby.

Reviewed by Diane 8th September 2024

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Lovely cottage in a central location. Short walk to all attractions, shops & amenities. We loved our stay & Woodbridge is perfect. Everyone very welcoming & friendly. Like stepping back 20/30 years. Perfect. We didn't want to leave.

Reviewed by Jill 30th August 2024

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We loved Anchor Cottage as soon as we walked in. It is in a prime location for the village and equipped with everything we needed. We would definitely like to stay there again!

Reviewed by Ewa 27th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in a great location. The parking space although snug was a real bonus. We will certainly return.

Reviewed by William 30th June 2024

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Excellent location for Woodbridge and surrounding areas.

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Location

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