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Rowan Villa

Southwold, Suffolk
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
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: One well-behaved pet 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
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Raine Foster

This property is personally managed by Raine.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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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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Reviewed by Mark 15th June 2024

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A rustic cottage clean and tastefully finished. Very well equipped in the Kitchen, perhaps only falling short on drinks glasses with only two wine glasses and prosecco flutes that we could see. Overall very comfortable and perfectly located for the Beach, Pier and pubs etc - would recommend.

Reviewed by Emma 10th June 2024

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Nice cottage in a perfect location

Reviewed by Simon 1st June 2024

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Would recommend Rowan Villa as an ideal location in Southwold, very close to the beach, the lighthouse, the Sole Bay pub & local shops. We had four adults & two children so the bedroom & bathroom arrangements works well. The kitchen is spacious with a family table, it had all the tools needed to prepare meals and the lounge was nicely furnished. ThRead moree broadband tended to be a bit slow but didn't cause any problems. Parking was fine for two cars. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 19th May 2024

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A spacious property in an excellent location, with a handy parking space.

Reviewed by Joanne 13th May 2024

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Beautiful home. Perfectly located and very well equipped with anything you may need for your stay. As a person with arthritis, I personally found the living room furniture too low and squishy, but this wouldn't be an issue for most. Great to have own private parking. Would recommend to others.

Reviewed by Matthew 20th April 2024

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Rowan Villa has a great location just near the lighthouse with comfortable furnishings. Travel cot and high chair were good for our toddler. We enjoyed our stay and really appreciated the off street parking available at the property.

Reviewed by Jayne 3rd April 2024

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Five of us have just enjoyed an Easter break at Rowan Villa. Our first visit to Southwold. Comfortable accommodation and in a perfect position. The house has some lovely touches, just as seen in the photos. Parking is essential and here you can accommodate one car on site, with a second parked roadside. We would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Karen 11th November 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 30th October 2023

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Reviewed by Angela 10th October 2023

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Nicely presented home. Loved the main bedroom, comfortable beds. We had to descale the showers. Garden furniture and the garden could be more inviting with higher standard of furniture and a larger patio. 6 of us could not sit outside comfortably.

Reviewed by Sally 23rd September 2023

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Lovely position for the beach and high street.

Reviewed by Andrew 26th August 2023

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Reviewed by Emily 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Jo 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Heather 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by David 17th June 2023

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We have returned to Rowan Villa a number of times. It is perfectly located in Southwold and has the benefit of a parking space. The Villa is really comfortable and has everything a family needs for an enjoyable holiday. Southwold itself is beautiful with a wonderful sandy beach and a whole range of shops and eateries.

Reviewed by June 3rd June 2023

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The property is as described. Comfortable and well maintained family accommodation, perfecttly situated for beach and town. We liked the excellent information- eg how the oven works etc as well as places to viisit/ eat. Expensive but predictable given this was half term and Southwold such an ideal family place. Good to have private parking.

Reviewed by Jane 23rd May 2023

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