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Dressmaker's Cottage

Wrentham, near Beccles, Suffolk
Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Relax in a rustic farmhouse cottage with exposed brick features and wooden beams
  • Enjoy a large dining table in the heart of the property, perfect for entertaining
Overview
Property code: OC-HDRESS

This traditional cottage brimming with character and charm, is the perfect retreat for families and groups and up to two lucky pups looking for a relaxing holiday in Suffolk. The property is in a peaceful rural village with access to the nearby spectacular Suffolk coast. If your hounds want to run on the beach, venture to the tranquil stretch of sand at Covehithe Beach, 1.5 miles, and stroll along the shoreline.

This timeless two-storey property boasts an open-plan living area, wooden floors, and exposed wooden ceiling beams. The relaxing living room is where your canine companions will have bagged the best spots leaving you to unwind on comfortable sofas and gather around the wood burner. The spacious kitchen/diner has everything you ned to rustle up some delicious meals to linger over in the dining space. The main bathroom is on the ground floor. Upstairs, you will find two double bedrooms, a king-size room with an en-suite WC, a playful bunk bedroom, and a loft attic room with three single beds. Head outside to relax in the garden with an enclosed lawn where children and hounds can play and a cobbled patio area with outdoor furniture to enjoy sunny days. 

Explore Carlton and Oulton Marshes (8 miles) and set tails wagging as you walk around the marked trails, one of which is fine for four paws to be off the lead. If you love wildlife and far-reaching views, visiting beautiful Dunwich Heath and Beach (10 miles) is a must. Your pups will have fun sniffing out adventures while you take in the breathtaking scenery. For a day on the water, the charming market town of Beccles (9.5) is the perfect starting point to hire or join a boat for a trip on the Norfolk Broads.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 triple with 3 single beds, 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bathroom with bath, shower, and WC, plus 1 en-suite WC
  • Gas cooker and hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwaves, toaster, Nespresso machine
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
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  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed garden and patio with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Pub 200 metres
  • Beach 1.5 miles
  • Shop 4 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Please note that due to the age of the cottage, there are steps and changes of level between some of the rooms, some of the doorways are lower than modern doorways, and there are slow, sloping ceilings with reduced head height
  • 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 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 17th June 2026

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Ideal venue for a family gathering.

Reviewed by Rebecca 5th January 2026

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I would serious question renting this property! I wish i had taken more note of the previous reviews where the smell of sewage/drains was mentioned. This ruined our holiday and we actually decided along with our friends to leave the house early and return home. The TV had a major issue and although reporting it nothing was done and we thereforeRead more were unable to use for the duration. The house was very dirty on arrival with nothing done to rectify even though i reported it. The dishwasher doesnt work properly so be prepared to wash up. The washing machine pipes outside are broken so this drains directly outside the back door all over the path. The photo's are very cleverly taken and shows the property in a light that is not true to the reality of the current propoerty state. Putting the property to one side, Suffolk is lovely and would recommend the area just please rent a different property. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 5th January 2026

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I would serious question renting this property! I wish i had taken more note of the previous reviews where the smell of sewage/drains was mentioned. This ruined our holiday and we actually decided along with our friends to leave the house early and return home. The TV had a major issue and although reporting it nothing was done and we thereforeRead more were unable to use for the duration. The house was very dirty on arrival with nothing done to rectify even though i reported it. The dishwasher doesnt work properly so be prepared to wash up. The washing machine pipes outside are broken so this drains directly outside the back door all over the path. The photo's are very cleverly taken and shows the property in a light that is not true to the reality of the current propoerty state. Putting the property to one side, Suffolk is lovely and would recommend the area just please rent a different property. Thank you for your feedback and please be assured that the maintenance and cleaning issues have now been resolved, and steps have been taken to improve our inspection process. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 24th September 2025

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Comfortable ,well equipped ,warm

Reviewed by C 30th August 2025

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The cottage was disappointing it could have been cleaner the main bathroom smelt of drains reported to holiday cottages who contacted the owner who made no attempt to rectify the problem while we were there although this has been a known problem for over a year. There is a lot of traffic noise Response from Holiday Cottages - Thank you for yourRead more review, the owner has been contacted and the issue has been dealt with. Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne 24th August 2025

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We had a lovely week at the Dressmakers Cottage. The cottage is surprisingly roomy, tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Lots of crockery, cutlery, utensils, mugs and glasses. Good sized enclosed garden with plenty of seating. The cottage is well situated for visiting local beaches and places of interest. All of us, including the dog, enjoyedRead more our stay at the Dressmakers Cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Nicholas 7th May 2025

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A pleasant cottage with good parking. Well located for local visits. Comfortable and generally well fitted out.

Reviewed by Jane 26th April 2025

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We had a thoroughly enjoyable multigenerational holiday. A great location and lovely cottage which had everything we needed.

Reviewed by Corrie 25th February 2025

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Five nights away for four adults, five children and one baby over bleak half term break. Beautiful cosy house with a lovely feel, visited a few nearby places all local enough we could come home easily for lunch or dinner. Main stair treads are, characterfully, quite deep/ steep little ones need to take with caution. We had a great time altogether aRead morend would recommend for family getaways. Hide

Reviewed by Debbie 3rd January 2025

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Loved Dressmakers Cottage and Wrentham lovely village. Ideal location for visiting Southwold and Great Yarmouth. Ample Parking and space for family of 9 and four legged companions. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Mark 2nd November 2024

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Great cottage for a group of us, comfy and cosy with space for children to play and adults to relax. There was an eggy smell to the drains at times. We had some cleaning issues on arrival but these were resolved on the day.

Reviewed by Zeph 9th September 2024

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This is a lovely cottage. Wonderful sunsets, comfy beds, great shower, dog safe garden and a lovely lovely holiday. The accommodation was generous in size and amenities - games to play, comfy seats, comfy clean beds and not far from Southwold. We loved it. Felt relaxed and enjoyed both the property and local amenities and attractions. Very well sitRead moreuated. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 24th August 2024

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Overall the cottage was very charming and well equipped. The Chinese just up the road was lovely and the short drive to Lowestoft was perfect. You are only a couple of minutes drive from a Morrisons and an Aldi too which is helpful. Although the cottage itself was quirky and decorated nicely, on arrival we did not feel that the cottage was particRead moreularly clean. This was disappointing as we were not able to access the property till 4pm so that it could be made ready. A welcome bag had been left with a few snacks which was a nice touch, however we could not find any information or a welcome pack. Eventually we found one under the coffee table which gave very outdated information. For instance it made reference to a cabin with games and TV which is obviously not there anymore. One of the biggest issues we had was the drainage smell coming from the bathroom when the taps were running, it was almost unbearable. We do appreciate that the cottage is old but it really did put a bit of a damper on our experience as every time you wanted a shower you were hit with the awful smell. Apart from this the cottage was big and we did have a nice week however for the money we paid we were disappointed. Hopefully these issues can be rectified in time for the new guests as the cottage itself could be a really nice space. Hide

Reviewed by Jacqueline 18th August 2024

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Cottage is in a good general location but literally on the A12 so VERY noisy. There is no longer a cabin as stated. No bbq facilities. Generally well equipped. No washing line or pegs. Securable garden if have little ones. Beds could be more comfy. But overall a good place.

Reviewed by Gillian 10th August 2024

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The cottage is tastefully decorated and is very homely. The rear of the garden is secure for children to play and the paddocks behind the garden offer a very pleasant view of countryside together with the two goats.

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