With a chic interior and a sweet courtyard, this comfortable cottage is perfect for friends or families with one small dog (great Danes, no worries, your time will come). It’s set in the large village of Kessingland, ideal for zoomies on the beach or for exploring Suffolk’s wider coast and countryside.
A clever renovation has given this appealing cottage a stylish makeover, resulting in a welcoming, comfortable interior that’s full of special touches. The focus of the open-plan lounge/diner is a multi-fuel wood burner, and this is a lovely spot in which to gather and read a book, play some games or simply watch TV. Enjoy preparing meals in the beautifully fitted kitchen, and dine as a family at the table with its French-style chairs. The bathroom is on the ground floor – a combination of sleek shower and traditional roll-top bath – while cottage-style stairs take you up to the three bedrooms. The romantic and spacious king-size room features sumptuous curtains, ample storage and a Louis-style bed, while the pretty double room leads through to a bunk bedroom, a great option for parents with young children. Outside, a private courtyard with garden furniture offers the opportunity for an al fresco coffee or glass of wine while your pup plays in the fresh air.
The cottage is located just 0.5 miles from Kessingland’s huge sand and shingle beach, an ideal spot for lovers of wild swimming and windsurfing, and where dogs are welcome to zoom and fetch all year round. There are cafes and pubs in the village, and a wider range of shops, cafes and restaurants can be found in Lowestoft, 8 miles. For a bucket-and-spade day at the seaside, try pretty Walberswick, 9.5 miles, where you will find a dog-friendly, sand-dune-backed beach and a harbour that’s perfect for crabbing.