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Twitten Cottage

Southwold, Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Sweet fisherman’s cottage for four, full of character and awash with nautical charm
  • Large sash windows allow the light to flood in
  • Enclosed south-facing courtyard garden for al fresco breakfasts and feasts

Overview
Property code: OC-TWI2

With roses growing around the front door Twitten Cottage is pretty as a picture; the very definition of a cute and cosy Suffolk cottage, nestling in the heart of the seaside town of Southwold. Twitten is the perfect base for a seaside holiday, being just moments away from both the beach and the High Street boutiques and restaurants. The cottage oozes nautical charm, with blue and cream tones throughout. The small but cleverly laid out sitting room is a great place to curl up with a book after a busy day sightseeing. The compact kitchen and dining area features cream kitchen units and a circular dining table and chairs. The ground floor also features a modern, tiled bathroom. Stairs lead to two relaxing bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with two single beds, thus making Twitten Cottage ideal for either couples or ‘mum, dad and two kids’ families. Small but perfectly formed, everything has been thought of in this charming holiday cottage. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards Beach: 80 yards.

Why We Love This Property
Relax in the delightful south-facing rear courtyard garden on a warm summer’s day with a glass of wine – alternatively stop by the picturesque St James Green just moments away with its popular Sole Bay Inn for a tipple or two!

Room By Room Overview
GROUND FLOOR
Sitting Room: TV, DVD. 
Kitchen/Dining Area: Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, table and chairs.
Bathroom: Shower, washbasin and wc.

Steep, narrow stairs to
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: Double bed.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds.

Garden: South-facing rear courtyard with garden furniture.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Gas heating.
Notes: Wi-Fi and towels provided.

Pets: 1 well behaved dog welcome

Southwold Central - 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 with its beautiful beach huts is ideal for a peaceful stroll at any time of the year and provides quick access to the beach and of course, the historic lighthouse. 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!

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 shower room with cubicle and WC
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box and dishwasher
  • Welcome pack
  • TV and DVD player in lounge
  • Rear enclosed courtyard with garden furniture
  • On-street parking
  • Shop and beach 200 metres, pub 250 metres
  • Please note, the stairs to the first floor are steep and narrow
  • Pets - 1 well behaved dog welcome
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog 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 18 guest ratings

Overall cleanliness
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Overall equipment
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Overall comfort
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Ian 1st November 2025

Guest rating 3.4 starsGuest rating 3.4 starsGuest rating 3.4 starsGuest rating 3.4 starsGuest rating 3.4 stars

Reviewed by Sue 29th September 2025

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The cottage is in a good position,the stairs are very steep and not suitable for someone with mobility issues,the bedroom with the double bed is very small and not easy to move around.

Reviewed by Amanda 7th September 2025

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

Its perfect for us. We will hopefully be back again next year. !

Reviewed by Rosalind 21st July 2025

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

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location. Very comfortable. It really is small though! We were two adults and a young teen and gave teen the double bedroom as no space for our bags or for us to move around.

Reviewed by Jonathan 7th July 2025

Guest rating 1.8 starsGuest rating 1.8 starsGuest rating 1.8 starsGuest rating 1.8 starsGuest rating 1.8 stars

My wife and my young daughter stayed at this house for a couple of nights in July. Please consider very carefully before staying here as there are both minor and major signifcsny issues that need addressing by the owner, please see some key points below which we have flagged for reference: 1. Taps in bathroom are falling apart, tops keep fallingRead more off, needs urgent replacement. 2. Shower very poor, and again needs replacement. 3. Main bedroom is too small, there is simply not even enough room to open the wardrobe ???! 4. Where are the fans?? Please supply upstairs and downstairs. 5. Where is the microwave?? Your guestbook in the house states its there?? This is a basic amenity and was badly missed. If you no longer supply this (which is appalling if you dont), then you guest book needs updating? 6. The welcome pack didnt arrive until the second day of our stay, why was there a delay?? 7. The area outside the house needs huge improvements, the bushes by the door are hopelessly overgrown and they dont look like theyve been maintained or shaped in the last decade? 8. The kitchen table is not fit to sit 4 people as your house claims to sleep. 9. Upon arrival, the key box was token and not locked as your expect? Why was it left open from a security perspective this was poor. 10. The outside area in therms of window sills and front door plus brick way outside the front door desperately needs painting. It simply does not look like anyone has done any basic maintenance on this aspect in many many years, which is a real shame and disappointment. 11. Given what I have said about this property represents incredibly poor value for money and the only advantage to staying at this property is the central location. 12. Due to very little space in each bedroom particularly the main bedroom it meant that we had no option but to attempt to get ready on the one slightly larger staircase in between both bedrooms, this meant that you had to be incredibly careful that you didnt fall down the very steep staircase. This is a huge safest aspect and for older people will present significant challenges. Given what Ive have said above and having stayed in many other houses in southwold over many many years, we would suggest that until you address the above fundamental points you urgently review how much you are charging to stay at your property. Response from Holiday Cottages - We take all feedback very seriously and the description clearly states the cottage is a compact and cosy property. The maintenance issues have been addressed. Hide

Reviewed by Sheila 17th June 2025

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

Comfortable cottage in a brilliant location. Perfect for the two of us but a bit small if there were more people. We enjoyed the garden but it needs some TLC.

Reviewed by Sarah 21st May 2025

Guest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 stars

The cottage is in a great location but is very small, fine for a couple but any more would struggle. A few bits of maintenance needed too.

Reviewed by John 22nd April 2025

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A very cosy and well equipped cottage in a great location only two minutes from the high street and the sea front. We really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Sarah 13th April 2025

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

Lovely little property in a great location

Reviewed by Lisa 24th March 2025

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

A lovely little cottage which was a perfect base for our holiday in Southwold. Great central location within minutes of the beach and High Street.

Reviewed by Peggy 28th September 2024

Guest rating 3.4 starsGuest rating 3.4 starsGuest rating 3.4 starsGuest rating 3.4 starsGuest rating 3.4 stars

A little cottage which was fine for us two fit people (steep narrow stairs). All very pleasant and tucked away near Adnams and the lighthouse. Conveniently situated and very nice for a last minute three night getaway. A pleasing and charming place.

Reviewed by Marian 22nd September 2024

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

Excellent location for town and beach. Cottage small and though it can sleep4, would be better suited to 2 and a child.Impossible to sit 4 round kitchen table without a lot of removal constantly. Stairs are narrow and steep, so need to be sure footed . Otherwise clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Michael 16th September 2024

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

Ideal location for two people, would be a tight squeeze for four.

Reviewed by Rachel 20th August 2024

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Beautiful, comfortable such a great location we loved it - we will be coming back for sure.

Reviewed by James 11th August 2024

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Reviewed by Anne 4th August 2024

Guest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 stars

The cottage is lovely but very small - nothing to be done about that! The back yard was scruffy but really useful for eating lunch and storing beach stuff, drying towels etc. Would not have been so easy if the weather was wet

Reviewed by Peter 21st July 2024

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House ok front of property requires tlc and rear garden overgrown unusable nothing like the brochure picture.

Reviewed by Sue 25th June 2024

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

Twitten cottage is very small but a charming cottage in a great location. We really enjoyed staying there.

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Location

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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.