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Cove Bottom Cottage

Southwold, Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Calming countryside escape with roomy interiors and a garden space for unwinding after days out
  • Enjoy scenic coastal adventures, from Covehithe Beach’s wild beauty to Southwold’s sweeping sands
  • Explore friendly village wanders, hearty pub meals and laid-back strolls
Overview
Property code: OC-C34473

This charming two-bedroom retreat in pretty South Cove makes a wonderful base for a Suffolk holiday with family or friends. Take meandering country walks straight from your doorstep to Frostenden or head out on two wheels. In Wrentham (1 mile) you’ll find village shops and two welcoming pubs for relaxed refreshments. Craving sand between your toes? The remarkable Covehithe Beach (2.5 miles) offers a wonderfully unspoiled shoreline accessible only by footpath. Southwold (2 miles) brings a more classic coastal feel, with its brightly painted huts, iconic inland lighthouse and Edwardian pier filled with quirky amusements. Pick up fresh fish on the bustling high street or browse its independent galleries for a unique keepsake. The cottage is ideally placed for wildlife enthusiasts, with Benacre National Nature Reserve (2.5 miles) and the celebrated RSPB Minsmere (12.5 miles) offering exceptional opportunities to spot some of the UK’s rarest birdlife, and it is a bird-watcher’s paradise with annual starling murmuration’s. For family fun head to Africa Alive just 5.5 miles away.

Semi-detached, this attractive abode has a striking red-brick exterior. Inside, you’ll have a living room with two sofas and two armchairs arranged around a warming wood burner, creating a lovely setting for board games, film nights or quiet reading. Soft daylight pours through the large window. The kitchen/diner has wooden work surfaces along with everything you need for easy self-catering, whether you’re preparing a favourite meal or microwaving something quick after a busy day out. Gather around the dining table or take your plates out to the bright conservatory to enjoy meals with garden views. Upstairs, the bedroom with a super-king-size bed sets you up for a restful night, while the double room benefits from picturesque countryside vistas and its own TV. A well-appointed family bathroom with a shower over the bath serves this floor.

Outside, the enclosed lawned garden wraps around the house, providing plenty of space for sunset unwinding. There’s a bench next to the house for perching with coffee.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 double
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric hob and oven, fridge, microwave
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • TV with Freeview in lounge and double bedroom
  • Enclosed lawned garden with garden bench, small fire pit and BBQ
  • Ample on-street parking subject to availability
  • Beach 2.5 miles, pub and shop 1.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tracy Marriott

This property is personally managed by Tracy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 2 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Linda 15th June 2026

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We had a lovely relaxing stay at Cove Bottom Cottage, a real home from home very peaceful surroundings. The holiday cottage had everything that we needed - if you like matchy matchy this is not the cottage for you. This cottage is a family home so there are paintings on the wall, books, the odd vase and shock horror lamps that do not match but iRead moref you want a stay at a cottage that is well equipped, very comfy sofas, extremely comfy bed, and a bathroom where when you have a shower where you might see the odd herd of deer go pass this is the cottage for you. Woke to the sound of the dawn chorus with a bonus of the local cuckoo joining in, lovely to sit outside with the first cup of tea of the day listening to the sounds of nature. We had our dog with us great walks locally, the longest journey we made by car was about 15 minutes from the cottage. We absolutely loved walking around the marshes at Walberswick, great village shop at Walberswick that sold lovely fresh fruit and veg, bread and everything you need. Would not hesitate to stay at the cottage again. We had a totally different experiece from a previously reviewer but I can honestly say that we had a lovely time. Be warned its a cottage in the country there will be spiders. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 7th April 2026

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We were the first guests at the cottage since it was listed in February. It smelt musty,damp and cold as we entered through the conservatory doors as we had no key for the front door presumably because of the ivy? growing up the door. Within the first few minutes of arriving at 4pm we found bugs on the lounge window and on the carpet.we opened the Read morewindow- big mistake - and 100's of bugs fell into the room. We had to hoover them up as fast as we could but then found them in the bedrooms and bathroom. Do you want more? Hide

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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.