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Skimming Stones - Southwold

Southwold, Suffolk
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Beautifully renovated four-bedroom four bathroom property
  • Open plan living/dining room with wood burner 
  • Within easy walking distance of the Pier and the town centre
Property code: OC-HSKIMM

This woof-welcoming retreat is just 500 metres from Southwold’s beautiful seafront and the bustling town centre is 0.5 miles away. The property sleeps eight guests and two pups, and has a gorgeous landscaped garden that’s fully enclosed. The paw-friendly Denes Beach is 1 mile away, and you can hop on the foot ferry to spend the day pottering around the quaint village of Walberswick.

The contemporary cottage has been lovingly extended and renovated, to create a welcoming holiday home for you and your hairy friends. The open-plan layout creates a very sociable property, and the hard floors make it easy to deal with sandy pawprints. Follow the garden path to the front door and once inside, you’ll find an entrance hall for storing outdoor gear and the downstairs twin bedroom and wet room. The main living space comprises a lounge/kitchen/diner, with ample comfortable seating, a wood burner, and a large dining table. Bi-fold doors open onto the garden, so Rover and Fido can amble in and out. The remaining bedrooms – two king-size and a twin - are upstairs, and all boast en-suite facilities. The impressive garden has a choice of seating areas for al fresco dining, and steps leading to a landscaped area with lots of pretty shrubs and flowers and paths for the hounds to explore.

Southwold is a quintessential seaside town. Enjoy dog walks along the promenade, past the colourful beach huts, and strolls along the beach (the section past the beach huts welcomes woofers all year). Alternatively, journey along the coast to the serene and secluded golden sand of Covehithe Beach (5 miles), where canine visitors are welcome, whatever the season. Spend a relaxing day at Walberswick, where you can join the locals for a spot of crabbing, swim in the sea, and dine in one of the dog-friendly pubs or cafes.

  • Newly decorated October 2025
  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin, 1 twin (which can be made into a king-size bed on request)
  • 4 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, and 1 en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath and WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, airfryer, dishwasher
  • Utility cupboard with washer/dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided for visits between November and March)
  • Underfloor heating
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed garden featuring decking with outdoor furniture, and an open-sided garden room up some steps with a covered picnic table
  • Ample on-road parking directly outside property
  • Shop, pub and beach 200 metres
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Heidi Brackenbury

This property is personally managed by Heidi.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 8th June 2026

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Lovely house in good location . Ideal for a family . Open plan kitchen , dining and living room was very spacious and perfect for 8 adults . Nice outdoor seating areas also . Close to the pier and beach with a very lovely marsh / Reeded area across the road from the house where we spotted some unusual birds . Nice places to eat in Southwold and sRead moreome lovely independent shops . We enjoyed our stay . Hide

Reviewed by Victoria 12th May 2026

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Reviewed by Mike 28th April 2026

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Wonderful house, the rear extension is breathtaking as is the very beautiful and cleverly designed back garden. A perfect stay for up to four couples. We were a party of three couple and a dog, it fitted perfectly. 5 minute walk to the pier is great and the marsh opposite not only lovey to see but ideal for the early morning dog walk. Thank you soRead more much for the cottage and the welcome pack. Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 22nd April 2026

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A very well equipped house and a great space for 3 couples. Decor very nice - a welcome change from some holiday homes who seem to use second hand, mismatched furniture and sofa throws on old sofas. We would love to go back.

Reviewed by Justin 16th March 2026

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Beautiful house. We stayed for a family weekend and it was perfect. Every room having its own bathroom was brilliant. The living space was large and very accommodating. Decor throughout is clean,modern and stylish. Fabulous place, we would defenately stay again.

Reviewed by Penny 4th March 2026

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We were 4 couples visiting Southwold for the weekend. The property was bigger than we expected with lots of space downstairs to sit and eat. We liked all having a bedroom and bathroom each. The location is great.

Reviewed by Lizzie 3rd February 2026

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Absolutely lovely property great location, close to all Southwolds amenities without being in the thick of it & overlooking the marshes, always something to see!

Reviewed by Richard 19th December 2025

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Reviewed by Simone 23rd November 2025

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We had a great stay at Skimming Stones, it had everything we needed and more. Great location, good size garden for our little dog to sniff around and privacy for everyone due to the multiple bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. Would highly recommend and will visit again.

Reviewed by Anne 4th November 2025

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Excellent property suited all our needs. Lovely accommodation and facilities Perfect for getting around the area. With the downstairs bedroom and separate bathroom well placed for someone who may have a disability. Hopefully will book again for next year.

Reviewed by John 24th September 2025

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Lovely house in a good location, with all facilities and equipment we needed for our holiday.

Reviewed by Sarah 30th August 2025

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Nice property in good location.

Reviewed by Julia 21st July 2025

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Lovely house not far from the pier. Comfy beds and very clean bedding and towels. The ground floor bathroom is very good for anyone with a disability.

Reviewed by Neil 16th June 2025

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This is a lovely property , with spacious bedrooms and numerous bathrooms - perfect for our party of 6. The downstairs bedroom with en suite was ideal for my parents in law , as no stairs to negotiate . Extremely well equipped with comfortable furnishings and a lovely garden , which has the added bonus of being a sun trap - weather improved by end Read moreof week ! Well located for coast and the centre of town , with numerous excellent restaurants within easy reach . We love Southwold and visit every year . but this was our first time at Skimming Stones - would certainly recommend to others . Hide

Reviewed by Neil 19th May 2025

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Lovely cottage in good location for Southwold and the surrounding areas.

Reviewed by Sabine 24th April 2025

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We celebrated my partner 60th birthday with the whole family, kids and our french bulldog Thor. This cottage was perfect, everyone had his own comfort, big kitchen and nice garden were we enjoyed the visit of the robins. Had nice walks to the beach which was not far away. We really had a good time. Thank you

Reviewed by Diane 22nd April 2025

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What a beautiful place for a family get together . Location is perfect being within walking distance of the seafront .

Reviewed by Deborah 9th April 2025

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Reviewed by Hilary 20th March 2025

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Reviewed by Kevin 26th February 2025

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This is a lovely house with great facilities in a lovely location. There are a number of great touches, including the welcome pack, which make this a great place to stay.

Reviewed by Tim 18th February 2025

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Reviewed by Lisa 10th September 2024

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Reviewed by Jill 2nd July 2024

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A deceptively spacious house with a large sociable space for relaxing and dining. The location is ideal for walking to the town and seafront yet it is in a quiet road with good views over the marshes from the front bedroom.

Reviewed by Samantha 26th June 2024

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Reviewed by Jo 15th June 2024

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A lovely house with lots of room to spread out. A nice walk into Southwold with a lovely outlook to the front of the house. A really private, enclosed garden. The kitchen is incredibly well equipped with a great sized dining table to accommodate everyone.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.