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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Southwold, ENG
  • Southwold Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Southwold Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lighthouse View Cottage

Lighthouse View in Southwold is a comfortable and welcoming holiday cottage sleeping four people in two bedrooms. This early-Victorian cottage is by St.James' Green in the very heart of this attractive coastal town. From the front door it is just yards to the promenade and sea.

Not only does Lighthouse View offer an excellent holiday location but Southwold's landmark lighthouse stands just over the wall of the cottage's rear courtyard. The fully-operational lighthouse is accessed from nearby Stradbroke Road and is open on certain dates for visitors to climb up to the top to enjoy the wonderful views. Children (and perhaps adults) will be captivated by the gentle rotation of the lights from the lighthouse in the evening.

Car parking is freely available in the immediate area. Indeed you may park your car on arrival and not use it again throughout your stay.

Owners Russ and Sue are happy to share their delightful cottage with holidaymakers who would love to experience this wonderful location in the charming town of Southwold. Children over 4 years are welcome as is one well-behaved dog.

For the young and the young at heart this super seaside cottage has so much to offer.

Property manager

Russell Hall

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Minimum age 4 years.
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Events

No events allowed
No stag / hen parties etc accepted.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet
X1 pet allowed. Must not be left unattended.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1) No dogs to be left unattended in the cottage. 2) Dogs not permitted on furniture 3) 'Doggy poo' in the courtyard must be removed prior to departure

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
Note from host: No stag / hen parties etc accepted.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Reydon

Located in Southwold, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Southwold Beach and Norfolk Broads. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at UK Parachuting or Crown Meadow.
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Southwold, ENG

What's nearby

  • Southwold Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southwold Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dunwich Heath and Beach - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 21 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Darsham Station - 17 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Southwold Boating Lake and Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Five Bells - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Angel Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lighthouse View Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lighthouse View Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lighthouse View Cottage?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Lighthouse View Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Southwold Beach, St Edmund's Church and Southwold Museum. Southwold Pier and Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

A wonderful stay at Lighthouse View

We really enjoyed our time at Lighthouse View. Russ was fantastic to deal with and very responsive. The lovely cottage was exactly as appears in the photos. The location was perfect - Sole Bay Inn 15 steps away with the sea view as you step out the door and a very close walk. Central location to all the interesting things to see and do. Be mindful of the steep stairs to the bed and bath if you have mobility issues. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil K., Herts

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

Great cosy cottage in excellent location.

Lovely cosy cottage just steps away from the beach and close to a nice pub and the Adnams brewery. The bath in the main bedroom is a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Fantastic cottage and location

Alot of love has gone into this cottage and it is a home from home .Great location in the centre of Southwold right in front of the lighthouse. Its quaint with a modern shower and bath .Great beds and towells .Spotlessly clean and well equipped with a lovely small courtyard which was great for our dog .We would definitely stay here again .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

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

Lovely lighthouse view cottage

Everything and more we could have wished for. Marvellous hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Delightful cottage close yo the beach

The cottage was very comfortable. The decor was recent but kept sympathetic to the period. Immaculate throughout.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Just what we wanted

Perfect little cottage in the middle of Southwold. Everything on our doorstep so easy to nip in and out as we wished. Our dog loved it too, short stroll to the beach for zoomies 😄. Would definitely consider staying here again for a relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex H., Lytham St.Annes

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

Wonderful

Great as usual
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Susan M.

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

Nice village

Rather small for 4 adults, unusual wardrobe arrangements
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Mr

Most enjoable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

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

Lovely long weekend

We really enjoyed our long weekend in Lighthouse View cottage in Southwold. The cottage is perfectly situated for the town and for the beach. The cottage has everything you would need. We would not hesitate to book it again for future visits to our favourite corner of England. We did a tour of the Adnams Brewery which is only a two minute walk away. We also visited Snape and went to a performance at the Maltings.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette E.

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

Fantastic Bolthole!!

Really quaint cottage,very cosy,very well equipped....Could not fault it.....Just idyllic for us.Location to Seafront & beach ...mins away,shops&cafes nearby.....Ease of booking and communication from hosts was very professional...I guess yes the stairs are steep so good to be aware if limited mobility or issues of this nature,otherwise just 'Perfect'.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rex H.

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

Relaxing

Super in every repect. Stayed here for several years now. Always one word of warning for the elderly and infirm, the we stairs are very steep. Care is needed. Other than that, superb. I think I'll be going for a few years yet, hopefull. Always take some warm clothing !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kath A.

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

Lovely cottage, very nice host.

All was good with the cottage and our host. Our break was badly let down with communication with VBRO. We contacted them 3 times regarding an issue with the TVand received replies saying ‘sorry something went wrong at our end’ . This is not good enough and makes me reluctant to use VBRO in the future. Kath
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

Beautiful location

We had a day in Southwold a couple of years previous and wanted to come back for longer. This cottage was perfect! only a short walk from the beach and the town centre. We really couldnt ask for any more. Only negative (If any) is the fight for a parking spot. But worst case, there's always parking available on the front withour restrictions. So its a case of park there and wait for the opportunity to move your car closer later on. But all in all, one of the most relaxing holidays we've ever had. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rex H., Lytham St.Annes

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

Great

Wonderful little cottage BUT be warned.....exceedingly steep stairs. We are ok with these at present although there will come a time when we can not manage them! Incredible state of the art tech. such as TV. Shower. Internet. heating systems etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rex H., Lytham St.Annes

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

Escapeism

Easy straight- forward procedure. Fantastic cottage in wonderful Southwold. One observation directed at not so "firm" folk. The stairs, as to be expected, are steep and a bit tricky. Another well placed grab rail would help. Having said that, despite having had THREE knee replacements, I managed fine! Highly recommend this sympathetically renovated quintisencial Southwold delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Great cottage in a fab location

Comfortable and cosy cottage in the heart of Southwold. A few steps away from great pubs, Adnams brewery and excellent independent food shops. Lots of great walking from the doorstep and further afield along the coast. Great communication from the host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SG P.

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

Perfect

Perfect location , spotlessly clean and great communication from owners
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy I.

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

Southward

Very comfortable property. Ideal for the beach and town centre. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

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

Lovely relaxing week

Lovely place would recommend 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

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

Ideal location in Southwold

Quaint cottage in the heart of Southwold with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Situated under the lighthouse within easy reach of the beach and the high street. Love it here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

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

Cottage

Lovely cottage good location everything we needed good weather and the food around area was brilliant Would recommend to all
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

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

Fabulous little cottage

Great location and the beds were soooooo comfy!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Comfortable cottage in a brilliant location

A lovely little cottage located on a quiet green just 1 minute walk from the beach. Ideal for our off-season week of walking, eating and relaxing. Good plumbing, good wifi and efficient, responsive owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

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

Fabulous Southwold

We love Southwold in the winter, and Lighthouse View is a great base for getting the most out of this beautiful town. The cottage is beautifully appointed and very well equipped. Russell was excellent with communication, and the location is just brilliant - whether you want to benefit from being a stone’s-throw from the beach, in and amongst the pubs and restaurants or easy access to the walks to the harbour, Walberswick and beyond
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Russell Hall

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Owners Russ and Sue are pleased to share their delightful cottage with holidaymakers who would love to experience this wonderful location in the charming town of Southwold. Children over 4 years are welcome as is one well-behaved dog.

Why they chose this property

After much dreaming of owning a holiday home by the sea we finally made our dream a reality when we bought Lighthouse View in October 2013!

Our whole family fell in love with the property as soon as we set foot in it - it just felt right! Our children were also mesmerised by the views of the iconic lighthouse from the rear bedroom which they have claimed!





What makes this property unique

Lighthouse View is ideally located close to the beach with it's famous coloured beach huts being a stones throw away, our favourite pub - The Sole Bay Inn being a few doors away and the town being a mere two to three minute walk away.

Not only does Lighthouse View offer an excellent holiday location but Southwold's landmark lighthouse stands just over the wall of the cottage's rear courtyard. The fully-operational lighthouse is accessed from nearby Stradbroke Road and is open on certain dates for visitors to climb up to the top to enjoy the wonderful views. Children (and the young at heart) will be captivated by the gentle rotation of the lights from the lighthouse in the evening.

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English
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