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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Cot available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
15 Customer Reviews
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"It was all good."
Slight noise from the upstairs flat.
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"Floors slippy in bedroom…."
Rugs need fastening down with grippers as one of our party slipped and fell. Squeaky door on twin bedroom and bathroom. Cold draught coming through twin bedroom window (part not double glazed) Clothes maiden fastener broken/loose on top
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"A well appointed, comfortable and ideally located apartment with a designated parking space."
Location in Southwold allows you to explore the town on foot as well as providing a base from which to explore the coastal area by car. Would we go back? Yes.
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"Such a comfortable, easy place to stay."
Such a convenient location. Careful thought had gone into the decor making it a pleasure to walk into
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"We love the Hive spacious and on one level which is ideal for my husband."
Quiet and lovely setting and close to amenities and the beach. Booking for next year.
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"Beautifully decorated and furnished, high class fixtures and fittings,this was our 3rd stay,great place to stay"
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"Lovely spacious,very stylish apartment."
Thank you for the Prosecco and biscuits. Very welcome after a long drive. The apartment is little closer to the swings etc on the green than anticipated but didn’t cause us a problem. Only used by very small children with their parents. Did find the very stylish taps in the bathrooms a little difficult to negotiate. All the windows have venitian blinds which don’t block out the morning light in the main bedroom. As the mornings were beginning to be quite bright we did get woken up earlier than we would have liked.Wouldn’t be a problem in the winter. May be possible to add curtains in the main bedroom? iGreat to have our own parking space. Easy to walk into town/beach. All in all a lovely place to stay.
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"The flat is spacious warm in winter and beds comfortable, the location with parking is ideal, probably one of the best in Southwold."
However there are some points to be borne in mind for anyone considering renting. Two of the lights in the kitchen/living room do not work because replacement bulbs are no longer made. Two people can have a good reading light by sharing an adjustable lamp by the sofa. This only matters if you want to read on long dark evenings. .We reported to the agents that the en suite shower door is jammed and will not close. This was noted by the agent but no immediate action was proposed as there is another shower in the wet room across the passage. Some of the design features assume very tall residents, eg mirrors above wash basins and top shelves in kitchen cupboards are very high. The saucepans and crockery are of good quality but incredibly heavy. The Smeg kettle is so heavy that even when empty it requires immense effort to lift, fill under the tap, and to use. There is only one very big frying pan and for two people all three saucepans are enormous and also very heavy. All these could be problematic if you have mobility issues. It is not possible to turn gas rings low enough to simmer,and the smallest one, front right, would not light despite numerous efforts.. The electric oven is fine. We could not work out from the manual how to use the microwave. The hot water button control mentioned in the notes could not be found, but there was a switch which we could turn on when we wanted hot water. The clock for the underfloor heating was not set correctly, and should be checked and reset; no button could be found on the Right hand side. . When on the bathroom floors were comfortable and the electric towel rails much appreciated. Excellent towels provided. The information about glass recycling was out of date - it is not on or near Southwold market, nor would it appear to have been there for many years. There did not seem to be a local contact so problems were reported to the agent in Chester who replied after consulting the owner. We reported the lighting and shower door and otherwise coped.
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"A really great flat, plenty of room for the four of us."
So nice being on the ground floor and with the bonus of parking. Will hopefully stay here again very soon.
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"Lovely apartment in a perfect position."
Brilliant to have our own parking space. Very comfortable beds. Cosy underfloor heating. Lovely welcome gift of cookies and Prosecco. Only tiny negative was that the bathrooms seem a bit ‘tired’ and could benefit from a refresh. We still had a lovely stay and would love to come back.
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"Good location, spacious apartment."
We really enjoyed our stay in Southwold.
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"I rated our stay very low because we came home after after three days, unfortunately I am physically disabled, needing equipment to get around, The Hive didn’t really lend it self to this."
It was entirely my fault, I should have looked into it more. The other factor was it overlooks a huge children’s play ground, which comes right up to the lounge window, we were trouble with inquisitive people, mostly adults peering in.
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"Upon arrival we were pleasantly struck with how clean the property was and beautifully presented!"
We absolutely loved the central Southwold location (just a short walk to all of the shops, cafes and the beach) and the parking space, which is a real bonus given parking is at a premium locally. Our lively 6 year really enjoyed being able to run straight out of the back door into a big playpark! We also really appreciated the pingpong rackets and balls. Just a couple of minor issues to flag - We found it initially very hard to open the master bedroom garden door and the backdoor in the kitchen/lounge was consistently tricky to open and shut so may need looking at. We also felt that in contrast to the beautifully presented interior the outside space at the back overlooking the playpark was definitely in need of some TLC and some weeding! The description had described it as a spot for a morning coffee and yet the bench seat is broken and there are weeds all over the ground, so it could do with a bit of a tidy up and could be made every bit as lovely as the inside of the apartment with very little effort. The Adams Fizz and oats biscuits welcoming us on arrival were a lovely touch, and overall we really enjoyed our stay in the Hive, and will definitely be back, thank you!
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"Really lovely apartment- a lot more space than we expected."
Very helpful and detailed instructions on where everything is and how it worked. Had a wonderful weekend break and already looked to book again next year (though noted the prices have significantly increased)!
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"A great property in a fabulous location for exploring Southwold."
Thank you so much for a great stay.
This property is part of the Best of Suffolk collection.
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Summary
- Ground-floor apartment
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
- Wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Utility
- Underfloor heating
- Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
- TV with Freeview, WiFi
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot available
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Patio area with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop miles, pub 0.1 0.2 miles
- Note: There will be a welcome gift of wine and biscuits on arrival
- Note: No unaccompanied teenagers please
The property
Resting in a sought-after location in the heart of Southwold in Suffolk, The Hive is perfect for families and guests of all ages.
There is a playground close by which is great for the children and the single-storey, ground-floor nature of the accommodation makes it perfect for older guests too.
The open-plan living space is light and airy with an ample seating area positioned alongside the patio door which leads outside, helping to create a really warm and inviting ambience.
The well-fitted kitchen comes equipped with everything needed to prepare delicious food for the whole family and when ready, meals can be served up at the extendable wooden table, where you can imagine spending many a happy hour eating, drinking and enjoying each other’s company.
The outside patio area offers a great alfresco space to step outside and admire the views overlooking Tibby’s Green.
When it is time for bed, the master bedroom is particularly welcoming with a sumptuous king-size bed and a patio door opening to the outside; great for throwing open in the morning and enjoying a morning coffee while overlooking the adjoining greenery.
The twin bedroom is just as attractive and comes with plenty of storage space.
No queues for the bathroom at The Hive with the master bedroom having an en-suite and there is an additional shower room which completes the accommodation.
The Hive is a great base from which to explore the delights of Suffolk with Southwold on the doorstep where you will find a good selection of amenities as well as Southwold Pier which is famous for its brightly coloured beach huts.
The chocolate-box village of Walberswick is within walking distance and a short drive away are attractions such as RSPB Minsmere, Snape Maltings where the Aldeburgh Music Festival is held, Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, Framlingham Castle and Halesworth Museum.
For a holiday with a real buzz, take a trip to The Hive.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
SOUTHWOLD
Lowestoft 13.4 miles; Ipswich 35.1 miles
Southwold is a seaside town situated along the East Suffolk coast within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and resting between Lowestoft and Ipswich. Southwold is known as the home of Adnams Brewery which was established in the town in 1872 and it also has its own lighthouse, a museum and a picturesque pier which has a selection of colourful beach huts and which plays host to the regular Southwold Model Yacht regatta. The town boasts a number of excellent restaurants and eateries with a particular nod to its seaside location so there is always plenty of seafood and fish on the menu. Southwold has some fantastic independent shops, boutiques, galleries and pubs which are great for a browse and to stock up on essentials for your holiday. Just outside Southwold there are a number of great attractions for the whole family including Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Museum as well as scenic towns such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Leiston and Lowestoft to visit.
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Note: No unaccompanied teenagers please
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas