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Fairhaven - Walberswick

Walberswick, near Southwold, Suffolk
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
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

  • Fire up the charcoal BBQ and unwind in the private lawned garden
  • Relax in a charming coastal cottage nestled in a secluded leafy location
  • Sink into the plush seating and cosy up in front of the crackling open fire

Overview
Property code: OC-HFAIRH

An impressive, detached property brimming with traditional character, situated down a lush private driveway, is perfect for families, friends and up to two beloved hounds looking for a tranquil holiday on the Suffolk coast. Take advantage of the idyllic seaside location and let your pups lead you along the dune-backed shores of Walberswick Beach, 100 metres away and hop aboard the summer ferry to explore the Edwardian town of Southwold, 2 miles away.

This elegant two-storey house boasts an appealing blend of rustic charm and contemporary interior comforts. There are plenty of spaces to socialise, and your canine companions will find their favourite spots. There is a spacious drawing room with comfortable seating and south-facing windows or relax in the light-flooded lounge with a large bay window, comfortable seating, and an open fire. An open-plan kitchen has everything to make meal preparation a breeze and a dining room to enjoy meals together. An annexe on the ground floor boasts twin beds, a sitting area, a bathroom, and a separate entrance from the garden. Please note that there are a few steps leading into the bedroom from the hallway. The main bathrooms and four bedrooms are on the first floor - one king-size with an en-suite shower room, two twin rooms, and a super-king-size room. One of the twin rooms can be accessed via the landing or from the king-size bedroom, making it an ideal family suite when the en-suite shower room is shared. Outside enjoy the landscaped garden with a BBQ or hit the games room for a round of table tennis.

Bungay is a lovely market town where your hounds can sniff out adventures in the castle or along the many waymarked paths. For a romp on the beach, the quiet and unspoilt wild beach of Kessingland (14 miles) is a perfect choice to set tails wagging while the far-reaching views at Dunwich Beach and Heath (6.5 miles) showcase the stunning scenery of this part of Suffolk coast.

  • 5 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (can be made into a twin on request), 1 king-size, 3 twins
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, plus 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, electric AGA, dishwasher, fridge, freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Highchair available on request
  • Open fire (first basket of logs provided Nov-March)
  • TV
  • Private 1-acre lawned garden and patio area with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Table tennis and bike storage in garage
  • Private parking for 3 to 4 cars
  • Beach, pub, and shop 0.1 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on the furniture – please ensure they have been treated for fleas prior to arrival
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Hunt

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracey 16th May 2026

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We had a lovely time at Fairhaven with our family and three dogs. The house was is a beautiful location with easy access to restaurants, bars, shops and lovely beach. At first, the bathrooms and kitchen looked clean. However, some of the kitchen equipment and crockery needed to be rewashed. The bedding and towels were of good quality and cleaRead moren, but old and grey. The enclosed garden had beautiful trees, but the rear garden overgrown borders were full of weeds and nettles, the patio area needed a tidy and there should be a hand rail to the steps from the house to the garden for safety. The annex is accessible from both the outside house and inside the house with a few steps and only has a bath with no safety rail, the bath was not accessible for our elderly parents to use. We really enjoyed the house, but the house is looking tired and needs a deep clean. We would suggest that the gardener and the cleaners should spend a little more time at this property to get the house and grounds up to standard. Hide

Reviewed by Pauline 12th April 2026

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Perfect location for walking to Southwold and Dunwich. Excellent local shop a few minutes walk away. Dog loves the garden.

Reviewed by Martin 27th January 2026

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Huge house for lots of people to stay yet not feel crowded, warm and comfortable in January

Reviewed by Daniel 3rd November 2025

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Too of the kit in this accommodation is well past its sell by date eg all of the towels The welcome pack remains non-existent The corkscrew is a prototype Three dishwasher tablets supplied--really? No kitchen towels--but a really useful dispenser for them No cooker instructions so a couple of undercooked/burnt dinners All the metal cookwareRead more for the oven had to be rewashed as it was dirty Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our service. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 26th October 2025

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Our second stay at the spacious, comfortable, well-appointed Fairhaven was just as enjoyable as our first one, though we would have appreciated a modest welcome pack. A problem with upstairs heating was dealt with promptly and efficiently by the Holiday Cottages team. Our only reservation on the property was the poor state of what once must have bRead moreeen an attractive garden ironic as the owner is a garden designer! Hide

Reviewed by Benita 14th October 2025

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Spacious, clean, read some bad reviews before going but cannot understand why! Property was ideal for 8 friends and 3 dogs on an extended weekend!

Reviewed by Nichola 5th October 2025

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We loved Fairhaven and had a brilliant time there. Its such a relaxing house with lots plenty of space for everyone. We had 7 people one weekend and 3 for the rest of the time but it still felt cozy. It is a traditional house as you would expect for an Edwardian property which perfectly matches the Walberwsick vibe. If somebody buys it we hope theRead morey will continue to let it out as we will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Charles 31st August 2025

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This property is For sale and seems neglected.Lovely house in prime location but for a premium price everything should be good. No welcome pack, lot of nettles in garden, both swings have cracked seats, trampoline filthy, garden umbrella broken, dishwasher not working, table tennis table filthy, no spare bin liners etc Response from holidaycottaRead moreges.co.uk: Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our service. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 9th August 2025

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Reviewed by Ian 12th July 2025

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The house is in a great location and has the potential to provide a great holiday. However a lot needs to be done to bring it up to the standard that appears to be shown on the website and what you would therefore expect, the garden in particular being sadly neglected and the overgrown bushes around the front door providing quite a test to get throRead moreugh them. We did have a very enjoyable family holiday as the overall facilities in the house are all you would want but a fair amount of TLC is needed to bring them to the standard they ought to be at. In the garden some of the play equipment should not be used and a lot of weeding is required Hide

Reviewed by James 17th June 2025

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Reviewed by Caroline 14th June 2025

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Fantastic, comfortable house. 3 generations stayed and it was suitable for all.

Reviewed by Alison 3rd June 2025

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Missing the mark. House is good and very clean BUT lots of other problems. Good size garden but overgrown with banks of nettles. Height restriction for shower in family bathroom. No instructions and information pack inadequate. Bring everything with you from pepper to washing tabs. Nothing was here. BBQ was dirty and no way to clean. Such Read morea pity could be great with more care and attention to detail. Hide

Reviewed by Greg 24th May 2025

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Reviewed by Mark 13th May 2025

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Cottage was fantastic. Lots of space and very comfortable. Really well stocked kitchen as well and lovely garden. We are looking to book again for next year, so I guess that shows you what we thought of the accommodation!

Reviewed by Delia 4th November 2024

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It was absolutely fabulous. My three year old granddaughter ran out into the garden shouting This is the best garden ever! A beautiful home that made us feel special but comfortable in our surroundings. Kitchen was Vera well equipped. The duplo and childrens games went down very well.

Reviewed by Ann 20th October 2024

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A lovely house for a celebratory family get together, comfortable and welcoming in a beautiful area. Great for cycling, walking and sunset photos on the beach!

Reviewed by Gwen 14th August 2024

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This is a beautiful house and garden in a lovely setting especially great for families with members of different generations. I look forward to another visit.

Reviewed by David 14th July 2024

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Reviewed by James 26th June 2024

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