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

Family-friendly cottage in Reydon

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Sitting Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Fireplace
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Southwold Museum
  • Place, Southwold Pier
  • Place, Southwold Beach
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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

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. St Edmund's Church and St Peter's Church, Wenhaston are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Henstead Exotic Gardens and Africa Alive!. Travelling with kids? Consider RSPB Minsmere, 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 cycling.
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Reydon, ENG

What's nearby

  • Southwold Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St Edmund's Church - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Southwold Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southwold Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of East Anglia - 45 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Randolph - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sole Bay Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Cafe - ‬16 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.

How much is parking at Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 a 15-minute walk of St Edmund's Church and Southwold Museum. Southwold Beach and Southwold Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Southwold welcome

Super little cottage, great location and nice little welcome items. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

keith D.

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

Perfect Weekend Break

Chance to recharge and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Claire T.

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

Sunny Southwold

Lovely place, very convenient for Southwold, and a very handy, well stocked shop opposite. Beautiful walks nearby. Well equipped cottage but could have done with a more thorough cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

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Alex

Ideal cosy property for families and within easy walking distance from all the delights that Southwold has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel L.

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

Nice family holiday

Great week in Southwold. The house had everything we needed and was in a good location. We could easily walk to the beach by the pier or into town. We also loved the beach by the harbour area, which was a short 5 minute drive. The nearest large supermarket is 15 minutes away in Lowestoft, but the small shop opposite the house was very convenient and had a good selection of local products and everything we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle K.

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

Weekend in the rain!

Lovely stay despite the rain. Very sweet house, spotlessly clean. Wouldn’t recommend for a group over 4 since the 3rd bedroom is off the main bedroom & the living room would be cramped for 6. Only one bathroom on the ground floor, through the kitchen. In any case, we enjoyed our weekend & recommend a trip to Walberswick.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

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

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

8/10 Good

kevin i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very cute cottage, well presented and clean.Stairs were steep for a long walk to downstairs toilet. Main bedroom mattress uncomfortable. Not withstanding this the cottage is very nice and warm the welcome pack was a nice touch.A good enjoyable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justine W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cottage is in a perfect location, quiet & short walk to town, pet friendly. All you need is there; it’s cozy & bright. The corner shop is SENSATIONAL, with wide range of products, with a refill station for plastic free, more natural soap, washing up liquid etc. Notably, cottage could use a deep clean and a general update in terms of lick of paint, replacing faded/stained cushion covers & lampshades. Some artwork was faded and could use a refresh. There were cobwebs and spiders in few places, and the floor was genuinely black when I used paper towel to wipe it. Remotes & light switches also needed a clean. One of bed duvet covers had stains and the inside of window frames really could use a clean as they were black with dirt. We were surprised by the request to strip the beds used and take the rubbish out, before leaving. Especially after paying approx. 80 cleaning fee. This info is not shown on online, only the house book. A few small touches, like providing shower gel ( there was none) & upgrading soaps and washing up liquid to a natural, artisan and locally made products, would elevate the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fine
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely homely place, very well equipped with comfortable beds. Super location: enjoyed being able to walk down to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely comfortable modern cottage, thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison P.

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Bridget's cottage

Lovely stay, gr8 location, pleasant cottage only critisism garden could benefit from some attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

julian s.

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

Lovely cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in your lovely cottage, the walks into Southwold are easily done in 15 mins, Southwold itself is great, we had a few great lunches at the Lord Nelson, fish and chips from the little fish and chip shop and coffees in the morning at the Adnams café, we definitely recommend the cottage and location and will certainly re visit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with everything you need. Very pretty garden with nesting black bird with babies how wonderful to hear their tweets!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Great little find.

Bridget’s cottage was perfect for our needs. Ideally positioned with a shop just opposite stocking a wide range of delicious food and other essentials and just a few minutes drive from the centre of Southwold. The cottage was very clean and welcoming and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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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