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Puffin Nest

Southwold, Suffolk
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Tucked away from the bustle of central Southwold but within metres of the beach
  • Lovely verdant views over the church green
  • A spacious town-centre apartment with its own parking and a courtyard garden

Overview
Property code: OC-PFN

Puffin Nest is a fantastic first floor apartment situated in central Southwold yet benefiting from being tucked away from the main hustle and bustle. Puffin Nest offers very comfortable accommodation and benefits from a view of the Church green and there is also use of a car parking space! Shop: 250 yards Pub: 250 yards.

FIRST FLOOR
Sitting Room: TV, DVD, bluetooth speaker.
Dining Area: Table and chairs.
Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher.
Utility Cupboard: Washing machine.
Bedroom: Double bed.
Bathroom: Bath, overbath shower, washbasin and wc.

Garden: Rear courtyard garden.
Parking: Parking space for one car.
Heating: Gas fired.
Notes: Towels and bedding provided, please bring your own beach towel. Broadband Wi-Fi available from end of October. 2022. 

Southwold Central - The properties located in central Southwold are all within minutes of the market place, with the elegant Swan Hotel, an excellent range of small shops including a greengrocer with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The upper promenade is ideal for a peaceful stroll at any time of the year and provides quick access to the beach and of course, the lighthouse in the town is a good landmark. There is also easy access to the common and a nearby footpath takes you down to the harbour with the foot ferry to Walberswick (summer only). Don't forget that the beach is never very far away!

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Nespresso coffee machine, Electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, dishwasher
  • Utility cupboard with washing machine
  • TV, DVD, Bluetooth speaker
  • Courtyard garden
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop, pub and beach 400 metres
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Hunt

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 46 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mike 16th June 2026

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the property is well furnished and equipped and exceptionally well situated. There was no wifi code available and after several phone calls. to your office, one was obtained on our second day of occupancy. From the notes left in the property from earlier customers this was obviously a recurring problem. There were no instruction regarding the operRead moreation of the TV and it was impossible to get normal terestrial Chanels stations. Hide

Reviewed by Pauline 29th May 2026

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Very clean and comfortable apartment- ideal location. Nice quiet break for 2- had everything we needed and more

Reviewed by Dinesh 15th May 2026

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A well appointed property, in a very quiet, yet central area of Southwold, with parking too! Always a bonus in seaside towns! The pier, nearest pub/restaurant and town centre is a maximum of ten minutes walk away.

Reviewed by Sue 3rd May 2026

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Great location with everything just a short walk away.

Reviewed by Lindsey 2nd May 2026

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A lovely apartment. It was clean, well equiped and in a perfect peaceful location. Just a few minutes walk to the beach or the town.

Reviewed by Rebecca Louise 13th March 2026

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Light, airy, and well equipped, Puffins Nest is well placed for access to the beach and the town, with a lovely, peaceful view over the green and the churchyard. Its very quiet, and being placed back from the seafront means that it is sheltered from the noise of winter winds, so its great for a winter break as well as summer beach time.

Reviewed by Martyn 3rd March 2026

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10 out of 10 in all areas

Reviewed by Martin 15th February 2026

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Reviewed by Nigel 13th January 2026

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Very good location.

Reviewed by Sue 4th January 2026

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Super place for a short stay handy for beach,town and pub!Well equipped and nicely presented.

Reviewed by Daniel 28th December 2025

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Brilliant location with easy parking (which is essential in the busy summer months). The flat is well furnished and warm with a high standard of kitchen equipment. It also has a decent TV which makes a nice change from most holiday rentals! Would recommend.

Reviewed by Heather 5th December 2025

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A really great apartment. Fantastic views and great location. We walked everywhere. Well maintained and equipped. We do self cater and managed well. It is only a double bed and we struggled as were used to a bigger bed. Otherwise its a perfect place to stay to visit Southwold and the area.

Reviewed by Stephen 23rd November 2025

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Our second visit to this lovely first floor apartment. Puffin Nest is spacious, very warm and very well equipped. Super quiet location with great views across the green, the churchyard, the church and the lighthouse. Yet only a five minute stroll to the shops and beach. Highly recommended and we will return.

Reviewed by John 18th November 2025

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Puffin's Nest is a really great place to stay in Southwold. We found it warm, comfortable, very well equipped and pleasingly furnished, and really liked the location. The pre-arrival instructions turned out to be spot on and meant it was easy to find the cottage and parking space and get access to the property. Overall, we thought the property was Read moreexcellent value. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 28th October 2025

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Reviewed by Anthony 16th October 2025

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Lovely light cosy apartment, well equipped kitchen and views over the park. Handy for both the shops and sea front. We had a very enjoyable few days.

Reviewed by John 12th October 2025

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Comfortable and with a view of the green and church. Only a few yards from the beach and town centre yet very quiet. Ideal.

Reviewed by Brian 30th September 2025

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A very nice property well thought out and maintained, and well equipped what more to want.

Reviewed by Michael 23rd September 2025

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Nice view

Reviewed by Janice 16th August 2025

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The apartment was clean and very well stocked with everything you might need. It was very comfortable and quiet and in a prime position for the High Street and the seafront. Lovely comfy bed, we slept like babies!

Reviewed by Ian 30th July 2025

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A simple one bedroom apartment. Modern spacious uncluttered interior in an excellent location close to the high street, beach pubs and cafes but quiet.

Reviewed by Graham 22nd July 2025

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Great location with the added bonus of a dedicated parking space.

Reviewed by Christine 13th July 2025

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Location is excellent as only a short walk to town centre, and having allocated parking is a real bonus. Would definitely recommend .

Reviewed by Heather 29th June 2025

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A light airy flat. Good location near facilities. Parking spot very handy because the town is very busy.

Reviewed by Janice 22nd June 2025

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A really lovely little flat in a great position overlooking the green, just a short way from the High Street and beach. Comfy sofas and bed and cooking and dining equipment of a high standard which was much appreciated. Glad of the on site car parking, a real bonus.

Reviewed by John 14th June 2025

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Same as above. Needs a good clean.

Reviewed by Tim 27th May 2025

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Excellent apartment and ideal location

Reviewed by Rosemary 18th May 2025

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The property was lovely, a car parking space was great, we didn't use the car at all. The lounge was very spacious bigger than expected. It's a very sunny room, as is the bedroom in the mornings . We found the shoe rack in the hall useful, meant we just left them there, saved taking them upstairs. We found a quick route to the end of the high Read morestreet via the Church yard, it came out near the Museum. The bed was very comfortable. Hide

Reviewed by Rhona 11th May 2025

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Reviewed by Ann 5th May 2025

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Reviewed by Lynn 16th March 2025

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Lovely tastefully furnished accommodation . Well equipped, spotlessly clean and in a great location. The apartment was more spacious than we expected, very comfortable and we would definitely stay there again. Our friends called in to take a look and they will be considering it as their normal family owned accommodation will soon be unavailable.Read more Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 8th March 2025

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great location

Reviewed by Emily 3rd March 2025

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Really lovely cosy place with sunlight pouring in through the window. Warm and cosy with a very comfy bed. Great location with easy access to every part of Southwold. Quiet being next to the cemetery. Lovely turning up to a warm property in the winter.

Reviewed by Yvonne 23rd February 2025

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Good location Parking space Comfy, clean, bright and airy and nice views looking over the park and church.

Reviewed by Helen 6th January 2025

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Puffins Nest was very comfortable, clean and in an excellent location. An allocated parking space was also a real bonus in Southwold. We really appreciated arriving to a warm flat on a very chilly day.

Reviewed by Horler 13th December 2024

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Great location and has everything you need for a great stay.

Reviewed by David 21st November 2024

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Reviewed by Patrick 3rd November 2024

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Reviewed by John 20th October 2024

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The location is excellent with views of the church, the lighthouse and even, in the distance, the sea. The parking space is also very welcome.

Reviewed by I 6th September 2024

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Property is situated central to the Town and overlooks the Church. Plenty of light and very comfortable.

Reviewed by Shirley 1st September 2024

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Superb apartment, clean and comfortable. Close to town and beach. Ideal with allocated parking space at rear of property.

Reviewed by Madeleine 18th August 2024

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Reviewed by Jonathan 11th August 2024

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Inside cottage is superb, lovely decor and top fittings, very comfortable and perfect for the town

Reviewed by Pauline 24th July 2024

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We loved our stay here. Excellent position close to everything. Stairs and step over bath/shower might be a problem for some. Dont forget ear plugs as Sea Gulls are very noisy!

Reviewed by Roger 18th July 2024

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Reviewed by Mark And Melanie 2nd July 2024

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