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Rowan Villa

Southwold, Suffolk
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A stylish three-bedroom Victorian home situated in the seaside town of Southwold
  • Traditional charm combined with coastal class and lovely social space for six guests
  • A wonderful base for enjoying the local sandy beach, promenade, pier, and town

Property code: OC-RVIL

This outstanding Southwold holiday home offers stylish coastal living for six. Close to the lighthouse, shops and the beach with pretty garden and parking.

Rowan Villa is a large self catering property on the Suffolk coast. Interiors are beautiful, a fusion of period features and 21st century living,   decorated and styled with top brands such as Fired Earth, Smeg and Ian Mankin. Accommodation is over three floors: the relaxing sitting room is bright and spacious with a wide bay window and soft leather sofas around a Victorian feature fireplace. The open plan kitchen with a Belfast sink, Smeg fridge and a large farmhouse style table and chairs. Upstairs, the three coastal style bedrooms have stripped and are beautifully furnished - a welcome retreat after a busy day. Outside there’s a pretty enclosed front garden with a paved terrace and gravel areas, planted with fragrant rosemary bushes, a lovely spot to relax. 

Rowan Villa certainly ticks all the boxes… not only does it have style but this self catering holiday home is in a great location, just down the road from Southwold’s iconic lighthouse, pastel coloured beach huts and historic pier. A great spot for a family seaside holiday something for everyone - build sandcastles on the beach, stroll around the stylish shops and stop off for coffee or perhaps follow one of the walking trails through the marshes and along the coast, the choice is yours. 

Shop: 175 yards. Pub: 175 yards. Beach: 0.25 miles.

Why we love this property...  Coastal chic meets period living with the beach in reach and stylish shops, cafes, prom and pier on the doorstep. PS... don’t forget you can take the dog too!!

GROUND FLOOR
Sitting Room:
Smart TV, DAB radio, comfortable seating. Unfortunately, the fire is for decorative purposes only and cannot be used.
Kitchen: Electric oven and gas hob, fridge with small freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and a Bosch coffee machine (pods not supplied)
Wet Room: Shower, washbasin and wc.

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1:
King size bed, wardrobes and drawers, decorative fireplace.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds with drawers.
Bathroom: Roll top bath, shower attachment, washbasin and wc.

SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 3:
Double bed with wardrobe space and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc.

Garden: Enclosed front garden with patio and furniture.
Parking: Private for one car, additional parking on roadside.
Heating: Gas heating.
Pets: Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Notes: Wi-Fi and towels provided. Telephone for incoming calls, books, games, high chair and travel cot available to use.

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 greengrocers 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!

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 double
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with bath and shower attachment and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven, hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave, dishwasher
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request when booking
  • TV, iPod dock, DAB radio
  • Enclosed front garden
  • Private parking for 1 car, additional parking available
  • Pub and shop 200 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • 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 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 6th June 2026

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We enjoyed staying at Rowan Villa, the location can't be beaten. Didn't have a problem finding a second parking space on the street. Lots of equipment available. Photos give the impression the top double bedroom is bigger than is but the other two bedrooms are lovely sizes. The house was much cleaner than the previous house in Southwold we had rentRead moreed for 3 years. Hide

Reviewed by Pamela 21st May 2026

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Reviewed by Sharon 7th May 2026

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We loved Rowan Villa, the location was great and the house was so warm, comfortable and nicely furnished. As regular visitors to Southwold, we, 6 adults, 1 baby and 2 small dogs will definitely book this delightful cottage again, the front garden was lovely and secure too. Seeing the lighthouse in the same road is a bonus!

Reviewed by Angela 2nd May 2026

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An excellent accommodation. Perfectly situated for the town and beach. Having three bathrooms was ideal. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Cathy 4th March 2026

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Great cottage- well equipped, warm and comfortable. V good location - few minutes to the beach, town and pubs/restaurants.

Reviewed by Lynn 7th October 2025

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Excellent location for seeing all of Southwold. We had a comfortable stay. The house was warm and well equipped.

Reviewed by Kate 20th September 2025

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Reviewed by Verene 16th September 2025

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The house was spacious and the beds were extremely comfortable . We really appreciated having 3 bathrooms. We enjoyed our stay and trust that the comments above be acted upon as these are the only issues that would stop us for recommending this property or returning

Reviewed by Rachel 22nd April 2025

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Fantastic house, brilliant location, very well equipped. Very comfortable. We had a great time!

Reviewed by Simon 2nd November 2024

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Lovely house in a fantastic location in Southwold. Spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Would recommend

Reviewed by Lesley 29th September 2024

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The property was well situated close to the beach and the shops. The one parking space was welcome. The bedrooms and bathrooms were good. The ground floor could have been lighter and more attractively and comfortably furnished. The photos online were a bit deceptive.

Reviewed by Oliver 1st September 2024

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A charming, wonderfully located and very spacious cottage. The downstairs shower / wet room by the back door is very handy for families returning from the beach!

Reviewed by Julia 15th August 2024

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It was a really comfortable stay, this is our 3rd year staying there and we are planning to come again next year.

Reviewed by Richard 27th July 2024

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A good location but in need of many improvements.

Reviewed by Anne 6th July 2024

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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.