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Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.

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The front garden in summer
Sitting Room
Fireplace
Dining Room
Main Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Reydon, ENG
  • Southwold Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Southwold Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Children’s Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1 downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.

Bridget's cottage is a cosy, pet friendly Victorian cottage situated a stone's throw from the marshes and the scenic path along by Buss Creek that leads to North beach and the Pier.

In the Summer the cottage is flooded with light and you can eat outside in the sunny garden from first thing in the morning until the sun disappears. In the Winter you can curl up in front of the cosy wood burning stove.

Opposite this charming cottage there is a village store offering a wide range of fresh produce including artisan bread and meats from a local butcher. Lovers of good food and local beers will find a range of pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance. Situated on Suffolk's Heritage Coast, with endless opportunities for walking, cycling, bird watching and painting, home to RSPBs flagship reserve, Minsmere. You can also explore lovely characterful villages like Walberswick and Dunwich, where you can enjoy the sand dunes, go crabbing and have a picnic or pub lunch by an open fire.

Bridget's Cottage has all you need for a lovely holiday by the sea and is ideal for families, friends and couples to enjoy.

Property manager

Judy Cullen-Moore
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 well behaved dogs welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the property
Any guests needing to cancel due to Covid 19 will receive a full refund

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Reydon

Located in Reydon, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Southwold Beach and Norfolk Broads. Travelling with kids? Consider Pier, or check out an event or a game at UK Parachuting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Reydon, ENG

What's nearby

  • Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southwold Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southwold Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 19 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Darsham Station - 13 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Southwold Boating Lake and Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Five Bells - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Angel Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. located?

This family-friendly Reydon cottage is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of St Edmund's Church and Southwold Beach. Pier and Southwold Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Warren M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter escape

Lovely cottage in a great location. Well equipped for a family. Short walk through the fields or via Southwold to the beach. Area is lovely and local shop, although pricey, has all your emergency needs and lots of tasty treats. Hosts were great and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cosy cottage. We loved it.

Just what we wanted. Perfect little cosy cottage within walking distance of Southwold. We had everything we needed . Comfy beds and we loved the little log burner . Would definitely book again .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mr P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little cottage in Reydon, Southwold

Sweet little 2 bed cottage in Reydon which is about a 15 -20 minute walk into Southwold. The cottage is nicely appointed, and the beds were super comfortable and bedding and towels provided. A small carton of milk and some basic staples (tea bags, biscuits) were also provided along with some useful things like dishwasher tablets, toilet rolls and kitchen towel. The log burner was an enjoyable edition and the shower extremely effective. The bathroom is downstairs which could be a problem for those less able and the stair case is very steep indeed so again worth bearing in mind if you are less able. We loved Southwold and look forward to visiting again. Do bear in mind that, even in March, it is very busy. We hadn’t booked a restaurant in advance as we thought we would have a mooch and book Saturday lunchtime for that evening but they were all fully booked! Interestingly for such a chic place there are only 2 decent restaurants to choose from, the rest being pubs. Also bear in mind if you go in winter or have walking restrictions, you cannot get a taxi easily. We had thought to go out for dinner and get a taxi back and were told in no uncertain terms that this was unlikely to be possible by both the Swan Hotel and Adnams Brewery. Apparently they all come from Lowestoft so there isn’t a taxi service in town. Just bear that in mind if you don’t fancy the walk at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Fantastic house, had everything we needed, clean and cosy. Great location very close to southwold.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Break

Had a lovely stay at the cottage which had everything we needed for our stay. Very clean, comfy bed and lovely hot shower. 15 min walk to Southwold town and beach. Handy shop nearby. Limited parking outside property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Was a lovely little cottage, location was perfect walking distance from town centre and beachfront. The cottage was the perfect size for our family of 5. Would definately stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, close to Southwold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in great location

Lovely house in great location to explore Southwold (short walk to pier) and surrounding area. Comfy beds with one bedroom (kids room with bunk beds) off master bedroom. House and furniture are beginning to look a bit tired and obvious that previous holiday makers have brought dogs but we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well located, cosy and comfortable home.

Everything you need for a holiday in Southwold. A lot of thought has gone into making it a relaxing and comfortable holiday venue. Well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Very conveniently located for Southwold and wider Suffolk area. The shop across the road is highly recommended. It stocks many good quality, eco friendly and organic goods, including a fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables plus fill-your-own-bottle detergents and shampoos etc. Had a very enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Good space indoors & outside. Immediate & friendly responses from hosts when needed which was much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house near Southwold

We really enjoyed our stay here thanks. The house was great - very clean, spacious kitchen/dining room, comfortable sofas and great location. I don't the advert makes it clear that one of the bedrooms is off another, so you have to walk through it during the night to use the toilet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay in Reydon

Just spent three days in Reydon and had a lovely time. The property is in a great position, quiet but not far from the middle of Southwold. It is clean and comfortable and pefectly suited our requirements for the stay. Only small quibble would be the lack of an upstairs bathroom but that is more than reflected in the price. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We had a very relaxing stay for a few days; the cottage is in a great quiet location short walk from Southwold high st. Cottage has comfy beds, it was cosy, clean, had everything we needed and more. Thanks to the owners who answered any questions promptly. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and perfect for our stay

The property was just a described, great location for Southwold town and beach. The little store opposite had everything we needed. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bridget's Cottage

This little cottage is ideally located opposite a well stocked local shop and close to coast path walks which is particularly handy if you have a dog. It is well equipped and is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAULA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

Lovely clean and convenient cottage. Ideally situated for both the town and the coast. Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

richard n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

the cottage is ideally situated being only a 15-20 minute walk into the centre of Southwold and it's beaches The cottage itself is very comfortable with a lovely corner shop on the opposite side of the rd, which provides a surprisingly good range of goods
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas stay

We stayed for Christmas Cottage very well equipped and host had put up some decorations for us.Very comfortable Only a short walk to Southwold Really lovely stay and would recommend We would love to return and explore the area more
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely September Stay

Very good cottage in excellent location. Safe and with a homely feel. Layout is excellent and all the information is clear. Lock up and leave with no concerns regarding security. Lots to see and do. Would recommend Walberswick, and a day at Bundle Broad and Claremont Pier - especially of you have kids. Southwold is very pleasant and has charm. It is expensive, but the Tesco and Co-op charge 'normal' prices. The cottage's sleeping and cooking facilities are very good. Faultless really, bar an internal bolt on the back gate ..but that's being really picky. Hope you enjoy it!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheree S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

A quaint and beautifully decorated 3 bed property within easy walking distance to Southwold beach and Pier. The owners have given great thought and attention to what holidays mean to folk's and have done everything to make the stay as enjoyable as possible. Books, games and beach equipment to suit all ages. A truely lovely cottage. Our only concern was the air conditioning unit at the supermarket opposite and the constant hum you could hear from the front bedroom. Thankfully, this disappeared from around 7pm each evening, giving way to a perfect nights sleep.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Ideal base to explore Southwold and surrounding area.

Property in village next to Southwold but within walking distance to beach and pubs and cafes. Village shop across the street which had good selection of groceries. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Compact but well laid out.

Surprisingly spacious due to the owners utilising the space well. Stairs were a bit steep but did not pose any problems to the children. Enjoyed the stay and the walk along the road into the heart of Southwold took around 15 minutes. Only small gripes were having to take bath towels with us and there being no dishwasher tablets. Overall, we were happy with the accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma B., Tillingham, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house to stay in.

We stayed for a long weekend with our 2 children and family dogs. It was an ideal location to reach various locations for beach walks and to chill. The house its self was great, lovely character, clean and had EVERYTHING you would need. The shop opposite was great too, great range of local produce. The area was lovely and quiet too. We were very sad to leave on Sunday morning, if my husband and i didn't have to work on the Monday we would have contacted the owner to see if we could stay another night or 2! Even our 2 children who have autism and cannot deal with holidays very well absolutely loved it and wanted to stay longer. Thank you for helping us make some lovely memories with our children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a chilled out time

Great location. Beautiful cottage in a beautiful town. Has all the number from home comforts. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need for a seaside break.

The house was really comfortable and welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped and milk, tea, coffee and biscuits were provided. The master bed was very comfortable and all beds were clean and nicely presented. We were particularly pleased that there were plenty of buckets and spades and picnic blankets in the shed when the weather was better than expected and we were able to spend a day on the beach. The children loved the wide range of books and games that were provided. It was a short walk into Southwold and there was a small shop opposite for essentials. We had a great stay - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Judy Cullen-Moore

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Some friends invited us to stay with them in their cottage in Reydon back in 2005. We fell in love with the area and visited as often as possible. We dreamt of having our own place here. When my mum sadly died two years ago we were able to use her legacy to realise our dream. The cottage is named after her. We've enjoyed renovating it, adding our stamp and making it as cosy and homely as possible. It gives us the perfect chance to do what we love best: walking, cycling, sitting by log fires in lovely pubs or settling in for the evening in front of our woodburner with friends and family. We hope you enjoy coming here as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

We love the fact that we can pop to the shop when we need things without having to plan in advance or can send our son when we're cooking and find we're short of something vital. We love eating al-fresco in our secluded and sunny garden. Even though you can't see the sea you know it's not far when you spot the top of the lighthouse from the front bedroom.

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English

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