#{ServerName}
1 / 20  
2 / 20  
3 / 20  
4 / 20  
5 / 20  
6 / 20  
7 / 20  
8 / 20  
9 / 20  
10 / 20  
11 / 20  
12 / 20  
13 / 20  
14 / 20  
15 / 20  
16 / 20  
17 / 20  
18 / 20  
19 / 20  
20 / 20  

The White Horse Cottage

St James South Elmham, near Halesworth, Suffolk
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Country houses
7 more

At a glance

Combines period charm with traditional style to create the ideal space for a relaxing retreat

In the heart of The Saints, a peaceful part of Suffolk, ideal for couples and their four-legged friends

Within easy reach of the Suffolk coast including the popular resorts of Southwold and Walberswick

Property code: OC-T27361

Set in the heart of St. James South Elmham, a peaceful village in North Suffolk. This charming country retreat is ideal for couples who want to explore both the coast and countryside. The charming market towns of Harleston, Halesworth and Bungay are located within approximately 7 miles; with quaint streets, historic buildings, and friendly locals. There are numerous walking and cycling routes to explore, taking in the stunning scenery of the surrounding area, from exploring the towns' many independent shops and cafes to strolling along the river and taking in the peaceful atmosphere. There is a traditional country pub with family-friendly atmosphere. It is a dog-friendly pub that serves home-cooked food, real ales and has a private garden (2.5 miles). The popular seaside town of Southwold and the Suffolk Heritage Coast are 15 miles away, as are the Minsmere Nature Reserve's woods, marshes, nature trails, and tearoom.

The spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner greets you as you enter this light and spacious single-level cottage. After a busy day exploring, relax in the lounge area, which includes comfortable sofas and a Smart TV. Prepare meals in the kitchen, which is well-equipped with everything you need to make a delicious dinner. When it's time to sleep, there's a cosy room with a king-size bed which has plenty of storage. A bathroom with a bath, walk-in shower, and WC is also available.

Outside, there is a private garden with a table and chairs for four where you can relax and soak up the sun, or dine alfresco meals using the BBQ, and if you bring bikes, there is safe storage space for them.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 bathroom room with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Enclosed private garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Safe bike storage area
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Pub and shop 2.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Liz Johnson

This property is personally managed by Liz.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

Overall cleanliness
Overall cleanliness 4.8 starsOverall cleanliness 4.8 starsOverall cleanliness 4.8 starsOverall cleanliness 4.8 starsOverall cleanliness 4.8 stars4.8
Overall equipment
Overall equipment 4.9 starsOverall equipment 4.9 starsOverall equipment 4.9 starsOverall equipment 4.9 starsOverall equipment 4.9 stars4.9
Overall comfort
Overall comfort 4.7 starsOverall comfort 4.7 starsOverall comfort 4.7 starsOverall comfort 4.7 starsOverall comfort 4.7 stars4.7
Overall location
Overall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 stars4.8

Reviewed by Julie 27th May 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Home from home, everything you could possibly need with a very comfy bed & very clean. Ideal location to visit local attractions in Suffolk & Norfolk while staying in the lovely quiet countryside. We stayed during the bank holiday heat wave & the cottage was very cool & we enjoyed the extra bonus of the bbq with all the equipment provided

Reviewed by Paul 21st May 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Lovely, airy accommodation with plenty of room. Our dog loved the garden and we all enjoyed walking the many local footpaths. Thank you to the owners for the bottle of wine, crisps and sweeties - nice touch.

Reviewed by Trevor 2nd May 2026

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

Reviewed by Les 25th April 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

White Horse Cottage is a real home from home .the owners have thought of everything to make their guests welcome .The location is serene there is a secluded garden which is a sun trap .the layout of of the cottage is in my opinion perfect ,there is no shortage of utensils ,or seatin the furniture is really in keeping with the cottage ,in all a greRead moreat experience. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 2nd April 2026

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

A very comfortable, warm, light cottage in a great location. Good walks without having to drive, and our dog loved the garden. Some nice pubs in the surrounding area

Reviewed by Daniel 17th October 2025

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

Reviewed by Kate 4th October 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Great holiday cottage in a lovely rural location with fantastic, safe dog walk on the doorstep and really friendly, helpful locals. The property is very warm, comfortable and cosy, with all the equipment you need for a perfect stay, including a safe, dog-proof garden. The location is ideal for visiting nearby market towns and the coast is an easy 3Read more0 minute drive. We would recommend The Sail Loft in Southwold, The Fleece Inn in Bungay & The Black Swan in Homersfield for dog friendly, fantastic meals. We definitely recommend this property and would stay here again on our next visit to the area. Hide

Reviewed by Ashley 29th August 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

A beautiful holiday home, very spacious and comfy bed. The location is very peaceful, about 30 minutes from Southwold beach and 10-15 minutes to town. Lovely local walks with the dogs, we have two large breed dogs and ample of room inside the cottage. The host was very kind and left us some snacks for our arrival, this was very much appreciated. ThRead moreank you. Theres a Co-op in the town and we really liked the Aviation Museum about 10-15 minutes away, its definitely worth a visit. Lovely holiday home, you wont be disappointed. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 12th August 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Beautiful clean cottage with ever you need included great secure garden for our 2 dogs we enjoyed sitting in garden late evening and we watched in wonder as small bats flew overhead in the sky for about 30 minutes each night so sweet

Reviewed by Andy 14th June 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

A very pleasant holiday home in a very quiet location. The secluded garden was lovely and great for our dogs. Plenty of footpaths in the immediate area to walk the dogs. Nearby town of Halesworth is great for a bite to eat with several nice cafs.

Reviewed by David 10th June 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The owners had spent time and thought to ensure that guests would enjoy a relaxing stay.

Reviewed by Kathleen 4th May 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

This is an absolutely beautiful cottage, exceptionally comfortable, and very well equipped with everything we needed and also welcome extras like kitchen roll, washing up liquid, a welcome pack and even a vase of flowers. The cottage was kept nice and warm, with lots of hot water, a great shower and a good sized bath. We have two dogs and the encloRead moresed garden was perfect for us and them and there are lots of good walks very close nearby. It is set in a very quiet rural location but only a 15 minute drive to the nearest town and close to a network of roads leading to seaside towns and other locations. We loved that the cottage was made homely with good quality furniture and objects and having a jigsaw to do, is always a pleaser for me! We loved staying here. Hide

Reviewed by Trevor 22nd March 2025

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

An inviting, delightfully characterful cottage with lovely sunny garden, secluded and very well equiped for outside living and eating. A quiet location ideal for travelling around locally. Very friendly, approachable owners.

Reviewed by Glynis 30th December 2024

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

December 2024. Cottage very good in a lovely area that we had not been to before with lots of places to visit . Well equipped and clean. The only downside was the sofas we found them very uncomfortable .

Reviewed by Jonathan 26th October 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

A lovely little cottage, comfortable and well equipped. Dog friendly with an enclosed garden, wipe clean main floors and plenty of nearby foot paths

Reviewed by Stuart 12th October 2024

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

Absolutely fabulous little cottage. Very cosy and well set out. All on one level and has charm as well as all the modern conveniences. Great location in a small village but close to many places of interest. Such a peaceful place to stay

Reviewed by Valerie 28th September 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Reviewed by Jseph 23rd September 2024

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

A superbly designed layout inside the cottage, we found it to be spacious and had all the facilities one could require. That is with the exception of an outside 3 pin socket for the slow charging of an electric car. Good parking within the grounds of cottage, all together excellent

Reviewed by Phil 2nd September 2024

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

Wonderful holiday in the barn. Couldn't fault it

Reviewed by Robert 27th August 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Lovely cottage in beutiful village where everybody was friendly

Reviewed by Craig 18th August 2024

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

Overall a lovely cottage, great garden for dogs, well equipped, bed very comfy ! Very quiet village with lots of lovely walks and scenery. Owners next door and very friendly.

Reviewed by Tina 10th August 2024

Guest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 stars

The Cottage was wonderful and had everything you could think of. We had a great stay and have already re-booked for another visit.

Reviewed by Simon 23rd July 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The cottage, was very clean and well equipped in a very pleasant quiet area.

Reviewed by David 7th July 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Reviewed by Miranda 1st July 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Lovely cottage very homely. Had all facilities needed plus more, would highly recommend

Reviewed by Graham 16th June 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Great place to stay, quiet & peaceful, relaxing , couldnt fault anything, nearest pub 2.4 miles very good,

24 more
Show 8 more

Location

Map
Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.
Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.