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Pudding Cottage, Westleton

(Ref. 1116901)

Westleton, Suffolk Show on map

Customer rating 4.0

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort
Facilities and Maintenance

19 Customer Reviews

  • "Terrible"

    Reviewed by John1.0★Jun 2026

  • "We had a lovely stay at Pudding Cottage, which we found clean and comfortable."

    The secure garden was fabulous for our dogs (a large jumping dog may get over the gate, but ours were fine), and the village is just delightful - the Westleton Crown deserves special mention for good food (including breakfast!) and dog-friendliness. The beach and cafe at Dunwich also deserve a mention. Note that when they say that the stairs are steep and twisty, they really mean it - but this is the nature of the property. All in all, a comfortable nicely-sorted property in a great location.

    Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2026

  • "Stayed at pudding cottage before and mentioned that the shower was not very hot, it’s still the same not like basin which is hot."

    Also would have been nice to have had a heads up that building work is going on behind the cottage.

    Reviewed by David4.0★May 2026

  • "We had a lovely stay at Pudding Cottage."

    It was only the two of us and Bess the chocolate Labrador as my family were unable to join us. We didn’t use the upstairs bedrooms as stairs were steep. On arrival there was an issue with the front door. The door is very tight in the frame, we had great difficulty opening and closing it. We left notes re door and also dripping tap in kitchen. All in all it’s a delightful cottage. Thankyou.

    Reviewed by Diane4.0★May 2026

  • "Lovely old cottage with all mod cons too Great rural location but in walking distance of the centre of a lovely village"

    Reviewed by Evelyne5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Great week away."

    Accommodation is lovely. The single bed upstairs could do with replacing as it feels a bit old now. Really suits our family and lots to do nearby. Thankyou.

    Reviewed by Pauline4.0★Sep 2025

  • "We had a wonderful stay at Pudding Cottage!"

    The cottage is full of charm and character, yet equipped with everything you need for a comfortable break. The layout is really practical with plenty of space for our family, and the garden was perfect for both relaxing in the evenings and letting the dog run around safely. It was spotless on arrival and clearly very well cared for. The location is fantastic – peaceful and quiet, yet just a short drive to the coast and nearby villages. We loved being able to explore the beach during the day and return to such a cosy, welcoming base at night. Being able to bring pets made the trip so much easier knowing the cottage was properly set up to be pet-friendly. Overall, this is a beautiful place to stay and we’d happily return. Highly recommended!

    Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2025

  • "We really enjoyed our stay at pudding cottage."

    It is in a perfect location for dog walking with footpaths from the cottage itself and a very short walk across a small field and the churchyard to the village green. Shop/post office, pub, cafe and 2 second hand book shops plus art gallery in the village. The kitchen is large and modern. The rest of the house is very old and beautiful and we all hit our heads at least once when going through the doorways. The stars were very clear at night due to the lack of light pollution and we saw bats every night. We are hoping for a return visit next summer.

    Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Nice little semi-detached cottage in a peaceful location, Clean and good standard of accommodation."

    Garden fully enclosed for our four legged friends and some nice walks nearby. Christmas decorations were up which was very welcoming. Although lounge was small, it was cozy with a very large fire place so nice and warm. Had a pleasant stay. Thanks.

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Dec 2024

  • "Lovely little cottage,love the makeover,although floor very slippery and the radiator gets very hot!"

    ,but would definitely go back again,my 3 labradors love it .

    Reviewed by Natasha4.0★Oct 2024

  • "Pudding Cottage was a last minute booking and we chose it because of the location and the October heatwave."

    We read previous negative reviews around the cleanliness and the very steep wooden staircase but decided to go ahead. We were very pleased with the quiet location however it was evident that the cottage was in need of a proper fettle and clean in all areas. The soft furnishings were tired and the rugs upstairs were stained and were dirty. We appreciate that the cottage is old but that is no excuse for a failure to clean and maintain a property to paying guests. We had 2 infestations of flies despite closing the windows whilst out, presumably they came in via the chimneys. The main bed had a duvet and a top sheet on top of a very soft and springy mattress which obviously needed replacing. The grass was very long in the garden and hadn’t been cut in a while. The main issue was the very steep wooden staircase and the hand rail did not extend around the corner so there was nothing to hold on to. I could go on and on about the cleanliness including the crockery but I guess that is the owners issue with their housekeeper. I recognise that positive reviews have been previously left however everyone has their own cleanliness standards and for us this was well below. After contacting the company, the owner has taken our feedback on board and responded in a positive way so hopefully standards will be improved for future guests which will make Pudding Cottage a great place to stay.

    Thank you for your feedback, we have spent the last year renovating the cottage which includes new flooring, a new kitchen, a new bathroom and lots more so do hope we can welcome you back in the near future. We have also hired a new housekeeping company who are looking after the cottage and have a fantastic reputation. We do hope you welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Suzanne1.0★Oct 2023

  • "Beautiful house every thing we needed was there and absolutely brilliant for the dogs."

    Very central to get to all the lovely beaches. I didn’t bang my head once

    Reviewed by Tsai5.0★Sep 2023

  • "We had a delightful short stay in Pudding Cottage."

    Very comfortable and sweet, and incredibly peaceful. A great location to explore local environs. We were blessed with glorious weather so went swimming in the sea at Southwold and Dunwich, and on long evening walks across the heaths. Visited Sutton Hoo and Framlingham Castle.

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Beautiful cottage in a peaceful setting."

    Very comfortable with a fully equipped kitchen. Great big back garden however lacking a BBQ or stand for disposables.

    Reviewed by Natasha5.0★May 2023

  • "My husband and I and our three Jack Russells had a very enjoyable stay at Pudding Cottage during April."

    The cottage is everything we hoped it would be along with the added bonus of a good size secure garden which the dogs made full use of! Unfortunately the weather was chilly so it wasn’t suitable for us to sit outside but there are plenty of garden seats and a large table for when the sun does make an appearance. We lit the wood burner each evening and enjoyed watching TV sitting on the leather seating in front of the warm fire before retiring to the very comfy and cosy beds. There is plenty to see and do locally and a very convenient area at Dunwich Beach to give the dogs a good run. This was our first visit to Pudding Cottage and it certainly won’t be our last. We recommend this cottage wholeheartedly.

    Reviewed by Claire4.0★Apr 2023

  • "Could have done with a better clean, bathroom in particular and main kitchen window was filthy."

    It appeared to have had a very cursory clean. No cleaning cloths, no mop, no bin bags. Unsightly stain on kitchen chair. Log basket only had 3 logs - should have been replenished. Beds really comfortable. Nice shower. Garden ideal for dogs. Good location.

    Reviewed by Sally3.0★Apr 2023

  • "Lovely little house."

    Nice and warm. Had everything we needed and lovely and cosy.

    Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Apr 2023

  • "Our stay was delayed by one day due to problems with the heating system, which had a far greater impact on us than you might think."

    Then, for the first and second days we had no hot water - this was rapidly fixed but was still a real pain. However, the main thing is cleanliness - the whole place was really dirty, clearly someone had been in as there were fresh bedclothes, and some superficial cleaning had been done, but there were cobwebs everywhere and dirt and dust on a lot of the surfaces, we had to spend an hour or two cleaning the place before we felt comfortable there. We've stayed in this cottage and the one next door on several occasions, and it has always been pretty dirty, so this is not a one-off occurrance, although on this occasion it was particularly bad. The cottage is pretty, comfortable and well located, which is why we like to go there, but the standard of maintenance, especially cleaning really lets it down. Oh, and I had to spend a while with the sink plunger to get the bathroom basin to drain properly, at least there was a plunger there for me to use. Please get the standard of cleaning improved, it's not a cheap rental and should be spotless.

    Reviewed by Malgorzata3.0★Apr 2023

  • "The property was filthy."

    We had to wipe kitchen surfaces and cupboard doors. Fridge door was dirty and the top was thick dust. We had to pull a unit out, underneath was like a carpet, thick with dog hair. Behind the fridge, behind the unit, behind the sofas was covered in cobwebs and dust. Cobwebs hanging from pictures, beams, smoke alarms. Soft furnishings i.e. cushions, seat pads, mats etc full of stains and dirt, not been washed since they were bought. Toilet brush was broken. The underfloor heating was very difficult to control and inadequate. If we hadn't been supplied with electric heaters we would have been cold. There was no mention or photos of the steep awkward stairs on the website which made it impossible for my 80+ parents to access the top floor.

    Reviewed by David2.0★Feb 2023

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This property is part of the Best of Suffolk collection.
Best of Suffolk is an award-winning, local holiday cottage lettings agency, bringing the experience of a boutique hotel to self-catering cottages in Suffolk.

Summary

  • Reopen October 2024 following an extensive renovation
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x queen-size, 1 x single
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Underfloor heating downstairs and electric radiators upstairs with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave
  • Smart TV, DAB radio, CD player, iPod docking station, WiFi
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed gardens, lawns, patio, patio furniture
  • Three well-behaved dogs welcome(there is a £20 charge per dog for a second and third dog)
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3.2 miles, pub 0.4 miles
  • Note: In-keeping with the period of the property some of the door heights are lower, and floor uneven
  • Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
  • Note: Please make sure children and animals are supervised at all times
  • Note: This property does not accept arrivals on Sundays
  • Note: The stairs are steep.

The property

This beautifully restored self-catering holiday cottage is chock-full of interest and charm and has that all-important wood burning stove.

There is a large open plan kitchen/dining room in a new extension; whilst the sitting room, bathroom and bedrooms are all in the period part of the cottage, dating back over 400 years.

There is a twin on the ground floor, plus a king and single bedroom on the first floor.

Outside, is a large garden, mostly laid to lawn, to relax in and parking for two cars. Ground Floor The main entrance is a door to the rear of the property, which leads into a small hallway followed by the kitchen/dining room - where there is space to leave your outdoor coats and boots. Kitchen/Dining Room This large open plan kitchen/dining room has a characterful dining table made from a 400 year old front door seating five - with three chairs and a bench for two.

The kitchen area has an electric hob and oven, a dishwasher, a microwave, a tall fridge freezer, and a washing machine.

There is an original period window that looks through from the dining table to the sitting room and double doors opening to the patio for easy outside dining. Sitting Room The main feature of this room is the wood-burning stove set into an inglenook fireplace.

The original Suffolk brick floor and oak-beamed ceiling have been kept to create an atmospheric place to relax in the evenings.

The room&

39;s furnished with a wo leather sofa, a soft leather armchair and 39” Smart TV.

There is also a stereo system with DAB radio, CD player and an iPod docking station. Bedroom One Kids are sure to enjoy this room with walls painted to resemble beach huts and colourful soft furnishings with twin beds, a bedside table and lamp, a dressing table with a lamp, a chest of drawers, and an inset wardrobe with beach hut door. Bathroom This beamed bathroom has a bath and separate shower, a hand basin, a heated towel rail, W.C., and a window giving natural light. First Floor From the sitting room is a steep, angled, an original oak staircase leading to a small landing with doors to the remaining bedrooms. Master Bedroom This room has beautiful original wide oak floorboards and beamed sloping walls.

There is a queen-size bed with matching bedside tables and lamps, a walk-in wardrobe, a chest of drawers and dressing table. Bedroom Two A single bedroom with a full-sized single bed featuring original oak floorboards and an oak-beamed sloping ceiling.

There is a dressing table with drawers, and hanging space on the wall. Outside There's ample space for ball games and relaxing in the enclosed garden, primarily laid to lawn, with a patio furnished with a table and six chairs, plus off-road parking for two cars. NB: Some door thresholds are 5 ft 4

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: AB-12345-C

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

Where you’ll be staying

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WESTLETON

Saxmundham 6 miles; Southwold 9 miles; Aldeburgh 15 miles.

Westleton is an idyllic village near the Suffolk coast, nestled between Southwold and Aldeburgh and offers all the attributes you could hope for in a Suffolk village, with a village green complete with pond and ducks. The village is easily accessible from the local train station at Darsham approximately two miles away. The village has a store, a bookshop where you can also enjoy a tea or coffee whilst browsing, an old fashioned garage, as well as two pubs, The White Horse Inn and The Westleton Crown, one of Suffolk’s best traditional inns where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate held their first wedding anniversary. Every August, Westleton hosts the infamous Barrel Rolling Fair where contestants have to roll barrels down the Village Green using a pole, and the men have to roll the barrel back up the hill too. Barrels are supplied and all are welcome to join in! The local Emmerdale Farm Shop and Butchery as well as a tea shop is approximately a mile away. The area is a haven for nature lovers with Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve, Dunwich Forest, Dunwich Beach with its famous fish and chip shop located on the beach, and the RSPB Minsmere, all close by. The town of Saxmundham, 6 miles away, is located on the River Fromus, in the heart of Suffolk’s Heritage Coast and is well serviced with independent shops, supermarkets and a train station, as well as art galleries, a weekly market and a farmers’ market.

Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: Please make sure children and animals are supervised at all times
Note: This property does not accept arrivals on Sundays

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

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