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James Cottage

Southwold, Suffolk
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Sky TV
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Luxury
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Fabulous, spacious cottage in the heart of Southwold
  • Close to the beach in a great location for walks, shopping and eating out
  • Private courtyard for enjoying drinks and dinner al fresco in the summer sun

Property code: OC-HJAMES

Ideally situated in the centre of Southwold with views of the lighthouse and just one street from the beach, this charming house is lovely for a large group of families or friends to have an unforgettable seaside holiday with their precious canine companion. Head to the slightly rugged Denes Beach (0.5 miles) to try wild swimming or water sports while your pup runs along the coast. Catch the seasonal ferry across the River Blyth from the harbour 1.5 miles away to visit the idyllic and quirky village of Walberswick, which hosts the British open crabbing championships every August.

This beautiful property, set over two floors, combines clean, stylish interiors and comfortable furnishings with traditional features reminiscent of the property’s past as a barber and stationery shop. The property opens to reveal a lovely, large sitting room with heaps of space to relax in front of the TV, with a wood burner effect electric fire to warm up chilly evenings. A large dining room leads to a contemporary kitchen with every appliance needed to prepare memorable meals. A double bedroom with an en-suite shower is two steps down from the hall. Upstairs are four more bedrooms: a king-size and two twins sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom and a double with an en-suite shower room. All the bedrooms have TVs. Outside is a paved courtyard area from the front passageway with a table and chairs for enjoying holiday drinks and al fresco meals.

Another great place to let your hound go mutts is Covehithe Beach (5.5 miles), welcoming paw prints in the sand all year. Walkers and nature lovers should visit Dunwich Heath (9 miles) to enjoy some spectacular scenery, followed by a stroll along the beach. If you want to learn about the local history, Framlingham Castle (20 miles) is a top choice, allowing top dogs to sniff out adventures.

  • 5 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 2 doubles, 2 twins
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 Jack and Jill bathroom with bath and shower attachment, shower cubicle, and WC, 1 WC
  • Double electric oven and grill, AEG induction hob with extractor hood, dishwasher, microwave, integrated fridge/freezer and large Airfryer
  • Condenser tumble dryer and washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Kickboard heating in kitchen
  • 6 TVs, 1 TV with Sky Q, all 6 have Netflix, DVD Player, Alexa, Bluetooth speaker, USB ports in all sockets
  • Paved courtyard garden with door to front of the cottage via the covered passageway, outside tap, washing line, table, and chairs
  • On-street parking
  • Shop, pub, and beach 0.1 miles
  • Any property identified with increased accessibility may have different levels of provision, it is therefore advisable you contact us before you book to ensure the property meets your specific needs and requirements.
  • Please note that whilst there is a ground floor bedroom and shower room, there are some changes in levels between rooms on both the ground and first floor
  • Dogs are not permitted on the furniture
  • 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 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 22nd May 2026

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An ideal property if you want a central location in Southwold and need to accommodate a large group of family and friends. The downstairs ensuite bedroom ideal for someone with accessibility issues.

Reviewed by Tony 25th November 2025

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Reviewed by Raymond 6th November 2025

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Lovely Cottage, great location.

Reviewed by Mrs Janet 7th October 2025

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Really well equipped Very comfortable beds and bedding.Nice towels Position is excellent for seafront ,shops and Sole Bay pub, a favourite place for fish and chips every time we stay in Southwold.The iconic lighthouse opposite is worth a visit in season. Parking can be difficult. We moved several times until outside the cottage .This is the samRead moree everywhere . Love Southwold! A favourite place . Hide

Reviewed by Janet 21st July 2025

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Great to be so near the sea and the town for shops and restaurants. Feel its tight on space if you were 10 adults particularly if weather was bad. We were 6 adults and 2 small children and sitting room could just about cope.

Reviewed by David 16th June 2025

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Lovely house for a large group which is located in a perfect position in the beautiful town of Southwold - highly recommended.

Reviewed by Christine 1st June 2025

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This is our second visit to the property and, once again, we really enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and well equipped for the three generations. A real plus is the close proximity to the beach.

Reviewed by Andrea 26th May 2025

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Reviewed by David 6th May 2025

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Reviewed by Gerard 26th April 2025

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Good location

Reviewed by Lesley 13th April 2025

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The cottage is very cosy and warm & everything has clearly been done to a very high standard. The location is ideal and in the centre of Southwold with plenty of cafes and restaurants. We would thoroughly recommend Coast for evening dining and the Adnams make your own gin experience which was great fun. Only one thing was disappointing - we hadRead more a problem with the dishwasher not working and despite leaving messages with the helpline no-one from Original Cottages got back to us to sort it. So whilst we would 100% recommend the property we would have reservations about booking with the company again. Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 23rd February 2025

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The cottage is beautiful and our access issues with the lock failure were sorted swiftly and well by the company

Reviewed by Marian 23rd November 2024

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James Cottage appears to be a small, unassuming property from the street, but looks in this case are definitely deceptive. Even with seven adults, there was ample space for all, and we had a very comfortable few days there. The property has been tastefully refurbished and decorated, the beds were extremely comfortable and the location couldn't be bRead moreetter. We had a few minor niggles that we've passed on to the owners, but we would certainly recommend it and would happily stay there again. Hide

Reviewed by Raymond 4th November 2024

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Reviewed by Helen 15th October 2024

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Reviewed by Timothy 6th September 2024

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The cottage is well equipped We struggled with more than 2 in the kitchen area as it was a galley kitchen and this impeded those white were staying in bedrooms at the back of the property

Reviewed by Nigel 11th August 2024

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The cottage layout worked for our extended family.and was convenient for all the amenities and beach.

Reviewed by Shirley 4th August 2024

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Lovely property, great location.

Reviewed by Carolyn 29th July 2024

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Very well equipped property with lots of super games and toys and equipment for children.

Reviewed by Anna 21st July 2024

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James Cottage was perfect for our 3- generation family stay. Its location is ideal, with both beach and town amenities very close by. There is ample bedroom accommodation and we found the beds very comfortable. We would happily return on our next visit to Southwold.

Reviewed by John 14th July 2024

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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.