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Hollyhocks

Woodbridge, Suffolk
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A little gem of a cottage, with lots of original features and heaps of character
  • Beautiful views of Orford Ness and Shingle Street from the upstairs windows
  • The secure garden, with lawn, patio and flower beds, is absolutely delightful

Overview
Property code: OC-HOK

Hollyhocks is a pet-friendly cottage set in the delightful village of Bawdsey and has stunning views of Shingle Street and Orford Ness. This snug cottage is the perfect place to explore the beautiful countryside with plentiful walking and cycling routes from the front door. There is easy access via local roads to Woodbridge and Orford and it's a great base to explore the Suffolk coast including hotspots such as the seaside town of Aldeburgh, beautiful Minsmere with its RSPB bird reserve and the historic village of Dunwich. Hollyhocks offers accommodation for a couple who are looking for a quiet retreat in all seasons with its warming open fire to curl up to in the winter and lovely rear garden for enjoying the summer sunshine and glorious views. The cottage has also cleverly maintained its original features adding character charm to this cosy environment. Shop: 0.75 miles Pub: 0.75 miles.

Why We Love This Property
Small but perfectly formed, this cute cottage blends countryside living with period features such as ceiling beams, exposed brickwork and a feature fireplace in the large bedroom. Perfect for a couples get away in Suffolk

Room By Room Overview
GROUND FLOOR
Sitting Room: TV, DVD, Freesat, radio, open fire.
Dining Room: Table and chairs.
Kitchen: Electric oven and gas hob, fridge freezer, microwave, coffee machine, washing machine, Bluetooth speakers with radio.
Bathroom: Shower bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc.

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom: King size bed, TV with Freesat, decorative fireplace, ceiling beams.

Garden: Enclosed rear garden with garden furniture. There are stunning views across the open countryside towards the coastline.
Parking: Private for one car.
Heating: Electric storage heaters.
Pets: Due to the size of the cottage, one large dog or two smaller ones are preferable. 
Notes: Wi-Fi, towels and starter pack for the open fire all provided. Due to the size and style of this cottage it is unsuitable for children and babies.

Bawdsey lies on the estuary of the River Deben, where walkers, cyclists and weekend sailors make leisurely use of the pubs, pine forests and heathland of the Bawdsey Peninsula, while taking in the magnificence of the big skies. Nearby, Bawdsey Manor was where radar was developed and there are lots of historical sites to visit around the area, including Sutton Hoo. Bawdsey Quay is only two miles away, from where you can take the foot ferry to Felixstowe Ferry and walk or cycle to Felixstowe town.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Open fire (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Electric storage heaters
  • TV, DVD, radio in the lounge, radio with Bluetooth speakers in the kitchen, TV in the bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with patio
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop and pub 0.8 miles, beach 2 miles
  • Due to its size and style, the cottage is not suitable for infants or children
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

This property is personally managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Neil 3rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Jennifer 15th March 2025

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Lovely cosy cottage in quiet location. Well equipped. Would go again.

Reviewed by Derek 31st January 2025

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Location poor for out of season everything closed nearest pub to get a meal Mon Tues weds 9miles away. Would suggest accomadation nearer a town. Location good for on season may to sept

Reviewed by Danie 9th December 2024

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Lovely little cottage and the dogs enjoyed the secure garden. The shop in the next village has a good selection of products. My only negative was the cottage has storage heaters which were difficult to mange temperature of the cottage (that may have been just my lack of knowledge on using them) Perfect little cottage to get away from the world foRead morer a bit. Hide

Reviewed by Jeanette 17th November 2024

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The cottage was every bit as I expected and I thoroughly enjoyed staying there. I was code to Sutton Hoo and Woodbridge a lovely Market town. I also did some lovely walks near the Wharf and Manor.

Reviewed by Sheena 31st October 2024

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It was a very quaint and very clean cottage and the bed was very comfortable. The garden was a nice size for the dogs. Parking was also good with own space at end of garde. Plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. I didn't use the cooker as I took my own ready cooked batch food, but was a bit concerned as to the height of the microwave as Read morehad to stretch up to get the food out and was worried about burning myself if it spilt. Unfortunately the lounge seating was very uncomfortable as the sofa sank at one side, so I had to use the armchair with the pouffe. I was on my own with my two dogs but could only fit one of the dog beds in the lounge, as there wasn't enough room for a second without falling over the dogs or their beds. I felt if there had been 2 of us it would have been a squeeze. Also perhaps just 1 dog would have been easier, but i have 2. There is nowhere to put wet coats when raining and had to dry the dogs in the kitchen area and then had nowhere to hang the wet towels. I only stayed for 3 days, and had to use the spare room as a storage area for mine and the dogs dry food. Bins were a bit confusing as the green bin had garden waste in it and there was no brown bin. Also there were no food bags under the sink. Sorry but it wasn't for me, but I was very impressed by the cleanliness. I did have to drive further afield to find good walks for the dogs. Dunwich Heath and Beach 30 to 40 minutes away was absolutely ideal. Hide

Reviewed by Ann 7th October 2024

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Lovely small cottage with a great enclosed garden for our two dogs - owner extremely helpful and responsive

Reviewed by Elizabeth 2nd September 2024

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The cottage is very quaint, is easy to find from directions and a lovely place to stay. Cannot comment on washing machine and cooker as did not use but great to have them there. Had to de-ice freezer before use.

Reviewed by Sally 24th August 2024

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Cottage was in a fab location, it was a great base for exploring and such a quaint well looked after cottage fully equipped.

Reviewed by Suzanne 3rd August 2024

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Cottage lovely, a few niggles but on the whole good. Admin though not brilliant. We arrived to a sound of beeping from a carbon monoxide monitor, we had no screwdriver to put a new battery in, immediately phoned and explained but no one came. Had to take it outside every night as the noise was disturbing. Also we brought along quite a lot of food, Read moresalads, veg etc . The following morning everything was frozen as the fridge was on high, so the majority of the food was thrown out. Very annoying and costly. Location good Hide

Reviewed by David 11th July 2024

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Reviewed by Belinda 1st July 2024

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The pictures on the website are very deceiving the cottage is far to small for the amount of furniture that has been placed in each room. Pretty garden however garden furniture was just a bench in a border not like on the website with nice cushions and table .

Reviewed by Colin 23rd June 2024

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Very peaceful place if you want to wind down. Easy to get to lots of areas of interest, Woodbridge, Sutton Hoo, ferry crossing to Felixstowe etc

Reviewed by Julie 25th May 2024

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Cosy and comfortable cottage. Well equipped and ideal for the dog with an enclosed garden. Lovely part of the country.

Reviewed by Peter 21st April 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 20th April 2024

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Lovely little 'bolt hole' to disappear to, comfy and quiet.

Reviewed by Rebecca 6th April 2024

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We had a fabulous time at Hollyhocks. It was so quiet and peaceful. Very comfortable and cosy cottage. Spotlessly clean. Would definitely recommend it. Our 2 dogs loved it also. Safe enclosed garden that we could let them out into and not have to worry. Thank you for a lovely week away.

Reviewed by Mandy 26th March 2024

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Fantastic little cottage. Wonderful enclosed garden. Very clean and well equipped. I loved my stay at Hollyhocks and will definitely return.

Reviewed by Conor 24th March 2024

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I stayed here midweek with my two dogs and had a lovely, peaceful break. The kitchen is well-stocked and the rooms are clean. The bed was very comfy too. The garden is a decent size and fenced all the way round. It allowed me to play in the garden with my two greyhounds, without fear that they could accidentally get out and run off. The locationRead more is good - about a 20 minute walk to the sea to the east. Bawdsey Quay is about a two mile journey to the south. There's a cafe there but I believe its only open Fri - Sun. I'd definitely recommend this cottage to anyone that wants a peaceful break near to the coast. I got chatting to a few of the locals whilst on walks, during my stay. Everyone was very friendly. The Swan Inn down the road is a lovely pub. Decent prices but don't serve food. I think they do a quiz night every Wednesday. Hide

Reviewed by Elspeth 23rd January 2024

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Cute little cottage. Well appointed but unfortunately extremely cold on arrival and took a good 24hrs to warm through. We were just there for a short break so not ideal or as romantic as billed.

Reviewed by Richard 22nd December 2023

Wonderful little place. Everything you need for a single person or couple to stay. Accommodation was warm, clean and tidy. Nicely laid out bedroom with a very comfortable bed. Bathroom spotless, with good hot shower or bath. Kitchen compact, but functional. Felt at home within a few minutes, and look forward to returning here next year. Ideal for mRead moree visiting my daughters family, as only 10 minutes away from Hollesley Hide

Reviewed by Angela 30th October 2023

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Lovely little place , very cute with everything you need , I enjoyed our stay in this quaint cottage and lovely village Note to company (not part of the review) - batteries need changing in the Freeview remote. - also tho the property accepts pets I would have expected to see some dog bowls etc possible for use we didnt see that . Didnt reaRead morelly seem aimed at pets, Ive stayed in many pet friendly places with some beautiful touches for our furry friends , blankets pet bowls etc to make them also feel welcome - just a suggestion tho was a lovely stay Hide

Reviewed by Kim 15th October 2023

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Reviewed by Jill 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Roy 7th September 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 19th August 2023

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Reviewed by Martine 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 7th August 2023

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Reviewed by FRANKMHia7//ss 12th July 2023

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Reviewed by Kim 5th July 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 20th June 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 9th June 2023

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This is a sweet little cottage. I had a perfect relaxing chill out time. The cottage had all that i needed for my stay and a very comfortable bed. A pretty little garden. An all round winner.

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Location

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