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Briar Patch

Southwold, Suffolk
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Stylishly furnished, recently renovated property a short walk from the beach and promenade
  • Cleverly designed, light-filled accommodation with plenty of room for socialising and relaxing
  • Family and pet-friendly property with stylish furniture and fittings and a large, enclosed garden

Property code: OC-AABRIA

Book a group stay at this roomy period property in Southwold to discover the scenic delights of the Suffolk Coast AONB. You’ll have ear-flappingly good nature trails through marshland and sand dunes starting from your front door and while the town’s main beach has dog restrictions in summer, the fully doggie-friendly sand and shingle beach is only 1 mile away at The Denes. As well as two dogs, there’s room for eight guests over four bedrooms, making this spacious property excellent for an extended family trip or holiday among friends.

This newly renovated home is decorated to a high standard, with carefully chosen colour schemes and tasteful touches like patterned curtains. In the open-plan living area, there’s plenty of light thanks to plenty of windows including a conservatory section where you’ll find the dining table. The Smart TV, and DVD player ensure you and your fellow guests stay entertained, while the wood burner will be dog magnet for tired pets on chilly nights. The large enclosed garden is a true doggie delight, with plenty of room for tail-chasing on the grassy lawn while the humans relax on the patio, which is furnished.

Within 0.5 miles of your front door, you can take your pets for a pint in a doggie-friendly pub then enjoy a stroll along the prom, past colourful beach huts and Southwold Lighthouse. Southwold Common (0.5 miles) presents excellent ball-launching opportunities, as does the sand-dune-backed beach at Walberswick (1.5 miles, no dog restrictions). Further afield, we recommend heading north to the secluded beach at Covehithe (5 miles, no dog restrictions) and allowing your pets to lead the way through the surrounding Benacre National Nature Reserve.

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 king-size (1 en-suite), 2 twins
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, shower-over-bath and WC, 1 bathroom with bath, handheld shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee maker.
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner
  • 2 TVs - 1 Smart TV in sitting room,  2nd in the twin, iPod dock, DVD player, BluRay player
  • Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Beach, pub and shop 0.2 miles
  • Welcome pack
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tracy Marriott

This property is personally managed by Tracy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Martin 30th June 2025

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Wonderful property in a very convenient location. Spotlessly clean on arrival. We had a fantastic week in Southwold and Suffolk, and would certainly book again. Thank you!

Reviewed by Steph 20th May 2025

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We loved the house, the open plan. Had everything we needed. Multiple bathrooms and sleeping. The garden was great. Ideally situated and would stay again.

Reviewed by Joanne 5th May 2025

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What a beautiful place! elegant yet comfy too, a perfect home from home. The garden was just wonderful for our four legged friends, a joy to sit in and relax at the end of the day of beach walks for us too. The location is perfect, near everything (beach, pier, shops and pubs) but quiet and peaceful too. On practicalities; Spotlessly clean, Read morewell equipped, parking space available and parking on the road easily available too (guess that may be different in summer), heating etc instructions clear, easy to use. So impressed will be booking again! Hide

Reviewed by Julia 9th April 2025

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The cottage was comfortable and there was plenty of space for the 5 of us and a dog, who particularly loved the garden. It is ideally located for the high street, beach and pier.

Reviewed by Megan 4th February 2025

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We had a great stay at Briar Patch, it was a real home from home for 3 generations of our family plus the dog. It managed to be at once cosy and spacious, and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay.

Reviewed by Helem 29th December 2024

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Fantastic location, great for parking, easy walk to pier, beach, shops and restaurants. A very spacious house especially considering we had two families including teenagers! My second time at Briars Patch and we will be back!

Reviewed by Susan 5th November 2024

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Excellent location, spacious and easy parking. Our family group of mixed ages enjoyed their stay at Briar Patch.

Reviewed by Alison 24th October 2024

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Lovely cottage and in a great location. It's a great size for 8 people and has a really nice flow to it. The quality of the furniture and kitchen items was excellent. There are a couple of issues we have flagged to the owner ie the dishwasher really needs replacing and all the sinks, taps etc need the limescale removing. Simple things to fixRead more. Having said that we loved it and have booked again for next year. Hide

Reviewed by Gill 30th September 2024

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Very comfortable stay. Accomodation was perfect for elderly Dad who needs a wheeled frame to get about.

Reviewed by Diana 25th September 2024

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Reviewed by Anna 11th August 2024

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Lovely property. Great location, 5 mins from beach and the pier and not much more to the town centre. 3 generations fit well into the house.1 big and 1 small car can fit on the drive infront of the garage. The bedrooms were all lovely and easily fit 8 which included 2 twin rooms. Would definitely stay again. Southwold is a lovely place and has a grRead moreeat beach. Plenty of places around for eating. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 28th July 2024

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Great location, lovely house, fabulous garden another great week for us in Southwold

Reviewed by Sylvia 15th July 2024

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The cottage is in a perfect location for the beach and high street.

Reviewed by Martin 27th May 2024

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Reviewed by Jocelyn 8th May 2024

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Lovely clean cottage in a great location for the pier and town - try the tea room near the boating lake The cottage had plenty of room for 7 adults and a baby and dog highly recommend

Reviewed by Monica 4th May 2024

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Spacious and well-equipped cottage in a quiet location with easy access to the sea and high street. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Shelley 24th February 2024

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The property is in a fantastic location no more than 300 yards from anything you need. Linen and towels were in plentiful supply. Beds were comfy and once the fire was lit you knew you were on holiday in Southwold in February. Bath is huge. We will most certainly stay again.

Reviewed by Janet 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 16th July 2023

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