Refined, restful and rich in reassuringly luxurious finishing touches, this beautiful property is the ideal base for any family or group of friends looking to come and enjoy the ever popular coastal town of Southwold. Lovingly restored, this delightful Victorian cottage is centrally located only a very short walk from the High Street and Southwold beach but quietly tucked away in a small mews off of South Green. The perfect spot I’m sure you’ll agree!
Exceptional in every way, the homeowners have painstakingly ensured Garden Lodge offers everything and more any group would need to enjoy a home-from-home holiday here. On entering the property you are welcomed into the open plan living/kitchen and dining area. The olive green DeVol cabinets in the kitchen set off this beautifully furnished room. Well equipped with all you will need and more, such as Riedel glassware, Burleigh crockery, Wüsthof knives, Le Creuset cookware, and Masterclass bakeware to make the most of your luxury self catering experience. Bakers and cooks alike will fall in love with the state-of-the-art Wolf range cooker!
The sitting area has a Samsung Frame Smart TV for guests to enjoy, which discretely displays artwork when it is not in use. The wood-burning stove and comfortable sofas make this property ideal for cosy winter breaks also.
Upstairs the property boasts three beautiful bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities and a family bathroom fitted with a luxurious roll top bath and a rain shower over the bath. Shop: 400 yards. Pub: 150 yards.
Mole End and Garden Lodge are situated next to each other and can be booked together to accommodate larger parties.
Why we love this property: Great property, great location - close to the town and just across from the beach. The perfect Suffolk coastal escape with friends and family.
GROUND FLOOR
Open plan room with Kitchen area: Wolf range cooker with 4 ring gas burners, griddle and extra wide electric oven with wireless food probe, Miele extractor fan, Miele dishwasher with quick wash function, large Miele fridge/freezer with built-in automatic ice-maker, KitchenAid Artisan Mixer, Nespresso coffee machine, Dualit kettle, Dualit toaster, Butler sink, microwave, Miele washing machine, Miele tumble dryer, Brabantia ironing board, iron, Dyson handheld vacuum.
Dining area: Large dining table and chairs for 6 guests.
Sitting area: Soft furnishings, Large Smart TV, wood burning stove.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: Super King sized bed with Hypnos mattress, storage for clothing. Ensuite: Overhead rain shower cubicle, WC and basin.
Bedroom 2: Double bed with Hypnos mattress, storage for clothing, large Juliet Balcony doors opening to outside.
Bedroom 3: Two singles, storage for clothing. Small singles for children can be made into double upon request.
Parking: On street parking opposite on Constitution Hill or Gardner Road. Guests can drive onto courtyard in the mews to drop off luggage.
Pets: One dog welcome – not allowed upstairs please. Dog bowl provided.
Heating: Under floor heating throughout - every bedroom and living space is an individually controlled zone using Nest thermostats.
Notes: Hotel-grade bed linen, hypoallergenic duvet and pillows, towels. Dyson hairdryers also provided. Travel cot with extra mattress and bedsheet and highchair available upon request. Traditional games such as Monopoly and Scrabble, puzzles and deck of cards provided. Approved BASC safe.
Tech provided: Superfast fibre broadband and WiFi throughout. Built-in whole house sound system controlled from your own devices or iPad provided using Sonos app. XBox One S. Landline telephone. Nest smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout. Nest doorbell. Police monitored burglar alarm. Apple TV.
Eco-credentials: All electricity from renewable energy sources. 100% LED lighting. Solar attenuating glass. Hyper insulation for cool summers and warm winters. Brand new super efficient gas boiler. Low energy appliances. Nest Smart Home enabled.
Southwold South Green Area - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. From many of them you can look across South Green towards Gun Hill and the sea and the properties are within minutes of the market place, with the elegant Swan Hotel, an excellent range of small shops including a greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer!