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Sweet Pea, Southwold

(Ref. 1116927)

Southwold, Suffolk Show on map

Customer rating 4.6

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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20 Customer Reviews

  • "We have stayed at Sweet Pea/ Pea Pod several times and love the accommodation and location."

    It could do with some updating and improvements: 1. Improved pans and crockery. 2. New dishwasher. 3. Outdoor area - new paving, repaired fences. 4. Taps that shoot water at you changed.

    Reviewed by Ian3.8★Aug 2025

  • "This was an almost perfect stay in Southwold."

    The location is excellent with easy access to the high street and onwards to the beach. The house is lovely and the park behind the house was great for kids. The only thing letting it down was the very thick duvets - we arrived at the end of a heat wave so were surprised to find winter duvets on the all the beds, with no alternatives anywhere that we could find. Additionally, the windows were all limited in how much they can open so we found the nights very warm. There does appear to be some kind of air ventilation system in the house but we couldn't get it working. Other than that, it was a lovely stay!

    Reviewed by Katie4.7★Jul 2025

  • "Our holiday cottage was in an ideal location to visit the whole of Southwold."

    The property itself was clean and furnished to a high standard. i would recommend it to anyone thinking of visiting Southwold.Only one thing to remember is there is no parking at this property.saying that we had no difficulty in finding a parking site to leave our car for a week on a road.

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jun 2025

  • "It was very nice,except the outside was tatty,too few small plates."

    Reviewed by Ruth4.4★May 2025

  • "Bathroom a little dark and uninviting"

    Reviewed by Jane4.4★May 2025

  • "Plus side: great location, light with big windows, open plan with ample space, comfortable bed, good shower."

    Negative: Back gate disintegrating, generally clean but mold on some window frames, toaster is hopeless, fire alarms sound whenever you cook food. In summary, I would certainly return to this property.

    Reviewed by Simon3.8★Feb 2025

  • "A great property central to everything in the town."

    With short walks to the beach and the shops. Design was modern throughout and the property was generally clean.

    Reviewed by Tom4.7★Oct 2024

  • "For anyone, Sweet Pea is the perfect house in the perfect location."

    Within 30 seconds in one direction there is the Adnams cafe where you can get your morning coffees and pastries and, less than 10 seconds in the other direction, there is a large swing park and green, which my six year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed. The house is also a very short walk to the high street and brilliant beach. The house itself is clean and bright and also cosy at the same time. It has everything you could possibly need and felt like a real home from home. Tea towels, oven gloves, dishwasher tablets and other cleaning items were available. There is also a washing machine, dishwasher, clothes airer and to use. The welcome gift was very thoughtful. We parked very near to the house to unload and were able to quickly find parking for our stay on the main road afterwords. It’s rare that I stay somewhere and immediately look at the future availability, but that is exactly what I’m doing with Sweet Pea. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

    Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Such a lovely house - great location for children, being next to the park and close to the shops."

    The decoration was modern and the house was clean. Plenty of space, the ceilings were higher than most properties in the area. It offered all the necessary appliances and the beds were comfortable. The only improvement required would be the leaking shower.

    Reviewed by Sheryl4.7★Jul 2024

  • "Beautiful cottage, with everything provided you could possibly need."

    Ideal central location.

    Reviewed by Beverley5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Fantastic stay - brilliant location, perfect for us."

    Will be back

    Reviewed by Ali5.0★May 2024

  • "Lovely property, tucked away, but still central."

    We enjoyed our stay very much.

    Reviewed by Mary5.0★Nov 2023

  • "The property description clearly describes a washer dryer but there is in fact just a washing machine with no drying function."

    Slightly annoying when the family packed thinking we could easily wash & dry a change of clothes. Raised with Best Of Suffolk during our stay and no reply.

    Reviewed by Steve4.7★Oct 2023

  • "Thanks for the welcome pack."

    We could not find the visitors book. We had dinner each of our 3 night in the local restaurants recommended in the information folder. The Swan and Crown were very good for food, service and all round hospitality. The Sutherland was very disappointing. The food was not freshly cooked, service very quick, giving the sense that it was organised to suit the staff and not the customer. The bathroom light may need to be replaced as it was constantly flickering. We really enjoyed our stay in Sweet Pea and plan to return. Southwold is a lovely place to visit and explore.

    Reviewed by Dympna5.0★Oct 2023

  • "Lovely cottage in a central location, but tucked away from the main routes."

    Lovely front and back garden but in need of some cleaning and maintenance to gardens. Possibly a bistro table in front to catch that evening sun would be good! Beds very comfy, kitchen has everything one needs and plastic stuff for children was amazing to find. Main bathroom, side of bath panel has water damage and is warped, around window tiles could do with some cleaning of general black mould but appreciate it’s been a damp summer. It would also be an idea to trim the Laurels at the side and clean it up so one could sit on the bench - possible some wasps nest in these which was a small issue. Despite this very small things, it was a wonderful holiday and we would absolutely return without hesitation.

    Reviewed by Rebecca4.4★Jul 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay at Sweet Pea."

    The property was light and airy, tastefully decorated and very comfortable. It had all the equipment we needed for our stay. The location was excellent and very handy for getting to the High Street and local beaches which was good for us since we arrived by public transport. The welcome basket was a lovely touch and much appreciated.

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2023

  • "Handy location close to centre and park."

    Nice to stay in a well designed modern development.

    Reviewed by Abbie5.0★May 2023

  • "Property was clean and had all amenities and a great location."

    That said the listing cited the property as dog friendly when it is not - low open shelves containing plates, bowls, no garden for dog to toilet - we didn't think that would be a problem as the description states that it is next to a large green, which it is. It fails to mention that dogs are banned from the grass. Also parking was an absolute nightmare. It states plenty of street parking - there is not. Each day we had to search for ages for a parking space and ended up a 15 min walk away - we were told that is normal for Southwold, but as this was our first visit it was a shock

    Reviewed by Mark3.1★Apr 2023

  • "The house is great and centrally located."

    The rooms are well equipped and comfortable Only thing missing in kitchen was a toaster (unless it was hidden!!). Welcome gift was a very lovely touch too.

    Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 2023

  • "Very comfortable stay in Sweet Pea."

    Really good location. A few practical suggestions. We arrived after dark and struggled to locate the property initially. A torch is essential after dark. Also already mentioned in visitors book we had difficulty locating the cutlery drawer. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

    Reviewed by Anne4.7★Oct 2022

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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

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven and grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • TV with Netflix, iPod docking station, WiFi
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • A travel cot and highchair are available
  • Unallocated roadside parking
  • Small front garden, enclosed rear courtyard, patio furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles
  • Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair please request at time of booking
  • Note: There will be a welcome gift of wine and biscuits on arrival
  • Note: No unaccompanied teenagers please
  • Note: This property only accepts Monday and Friday arrivals and departures

The property

Occupying a sought-after location in the heart of the delightful coastal town of Southwold in Suffolk, Sweet Pea offers immaculately presented accommodation, ideal for a family or couples travelling together.

The open-plan layout lends itself to a truly sociable space and is just perfect for the family to gather and enjoy lots of quality holiday time together.

There is an inviting seating area, an elegant dining area with an attractive rustic dining table designed for sociable family meals together and a fully fitted kitchen equipped with everything that is needed to create some delicious food for the whole family.

A patio door leads outside onto the south-facing terrace where you can enjoy time drinking and dining alfresco on the outdoor table and benches.

A highly convenient playground runs alongside the property and is ideal for tiring out the little ones in the family!

Hopefully all that fresh air will have tired everyone out, so guests can choose from a sumptuously appointed king-size bedroom or a stylish twin.

A family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Waking up in the morning is a joy at Sweet Pea, so after breakfast or a quick coffee on the patio, it’s time to pack a bag and head out for the day.

There is so much to see and do in around the house, it can be hard to know where to begin.

Take a stroll into Southwold which has a good selection of shops and amenities as well as a pier and a lighthouse, and also within walking distance is the charming village of Walberswick, which has a couple of lovely traditional pubs.

A little further away are attractions such as RSPB Minsmere, Snape Maltings, home to Aldeburgh Music Festival, Halesworth Museum, Adnams Brewery, Melford Hall and Go Ape Thetford.

Sweet Pea has all the ingredients for a delightful family holiday.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

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SOUTHWOLD

Lowestoft 13.4 miles; Ipswich 35.1 miles

Southwold is a seaside town situated along the East Suffolk coast within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and resting between Lowestoft and Ipswich. Southwold is known as the home of Adnams Brewery which was established in the town in 1872 and it also has its own lighthouse, a museum and a picturesque pier which has a selection of colourful beach huts and which plays host to the regular Southwold Model Yacht regatta. The town boasts a number of excellent restaurants and eateries with a particular nod to its seaside location so there is always plenty of seafood and fish on the menu. Southwold has some fantastic independent shops, boutiques, galleries and pubs which are great for a browse and to stock up on essentials for your holiday. Just outside Southwold there are a number of great attractions for the whole family including Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Museum as well as scenic towns such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Leiston and Lowestoft to visit.

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Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair please request at time of booking.
Note: Minimum of 3 nights can be booked at this property
Note: This property only accepts Monday and Friday arrivals and departures

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

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