With its quirky curved facade, traditional mullion windows and quaint interior, this period cottage in Southwold is an attractive base for exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast. You’ll have a dog-friendly pub, shops and the beach all within 0.5 miles. Since you’re within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you’ll find an abundance of doggie-pleasing walking opportunities in the wider area, too. It’s got room for up to four humans and one canine guest, making it ideal for a couple or a small family.
Inside, the sitting room is lovely and cosy, with a sofa and armchairs and a large bay window. A TV is on hand for entertainment and there’s a wood burner housed within a traditional fireplace – on chilly evenings, light it up to create a great snooze spot for your fatigued pet. The separate dining room is excellent for those homecooked holiday meals (or takeaways if you don’t feel like cooking). Out the back, there’s a sweet courtyard with furniture for having morning coffee while you make a plan about what sites to sniff out today.
During the day, you can wander along the prom, prom, prom (75 metres) and admire the colourful beach huts, lighthouse views and Edwardian pier (0.5 miles). Although Southwold’s main beach has some dog restrictions in summer, you won’t need to go far to find a completely restriction-free beach at The Denes (0.5 miles). For longer walkies, head north to the Benacre National Nature Reserve (5.5 miles) where you’ll find another dog-friendly beach at Covehithe, or west towards the village of Blythburgh (5 miles) weaving your way through the wetlands of the River Blyth.