Hidden away down a quiet lane in the beautiful seaside village of Walberswick on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, The Lodge is a wonderful, large self-catering house for family holidays or weekends away with friends.
An outstanding feature of this property is the lovely setting, surrounded by a large secluded enclosed garden laid to lawn and shrubs, a great space for relaxation and family games. There is also a large patio area with garden furniture - ideal for relaxing on lazy summer afternoons or evenings. A newly installed outdoor shower will prove to be a luxury extra!
During the early part of 2022 The Lodge has had a substantial ground floor extension added that has created a significantly larger open plan kitchen, dining area and adjacent sitting room opening out on to the patio via bifold doors. There is also a new utility room and downstairs shower room and cloakroom.
Pub: 200 yards, Shop: 200 yards.
Why we love this property: It is set in its own grounds in a wonderfully peaceful location, so you feel you are ‘away from it all’ yet so close to all the amenities and character that Walberswick has to offer.
GROUND FLOOR:
Newly Fitted Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room: Large island with sink, double electric oven, electric hob, dishwasher, American style fridge and freezer with ice maker, 4 slice toaster, Nespresso coffee maker, large oak table and 10 chairs. Two sets of Bi-fold doors out on to large patio area. The sitting/snug room is reached through an arch with sliding doors and has a 2-seater sofa, 2.5-seater sofa, digital TV, XBOX wood-burner.
Main Sitting Room: 2 x 3 seater sofas, 2 x armchairs, digital TV, DVD, music centre, wood burner.
Utility Room: Washing machine tumble dryer, microwave
Bedroom 1: Twin beds.
Shower Room: Shower cubicle, WC and basin.
Cloakroom: WC and basin.
FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 2: Super king size bed plus ensuite shower room with WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3: King size bed plus ensuite shower room with WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 4: King size bed plus basin.
Bedroom 5: Twin beds with ensuite shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Family Bathroom (adjacent to Bedroom 4): Bath with over shower, heated towel rail, WC and basin.
Garden:
Enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn.
Garden furniture and patio and garden games.
Garden chalet with table football.
Outdoor shower by Utility Room entrance.
Parking:
Off road parking for at least three cars.
Electric car charging point.
Notes: WiFi and towels included.
Pets: Dogs welcome but on the ground floor only.
Heating: Oil central heating, underfloor heating in kitchen/dining/sitting room, wood-burning stoves for which one small basket of logs are provided on arrival in the winter months (November-March)
Walberswick is a former fishing village just across the harbour at Southwold – you can take the small ferry boat from Southwold across (summer season only) or there is the footbridge to use. Walberswick has surrounding heath and marshland which are protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Walberswick is very popular with walkers, cyclists and families and is known for its annual crabbing competitions. Walberswick has attracted famous figures over the years with many famous celebrities maintaining homes in the village. The village has two pubs – The Anchor and The Bell Inn – the latter which inspired the creation of Adnams’ Ghost Ship Ale, a tearoom, art gallery and gift shop. There are some fantastic walks from Walberswick via the Suffolk Coast Path leading to the historical village of Dunwich. Other attractions nearby include the seaside town of Southwold, Blythburgh and RSPB Minsmere Reserve is just a short drive away.