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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
10 Customer Reviews
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"A lovely family house."
Lots of space for 6 people, ideally we would have liked a walk in shower in the upstairs bathroom.
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"We were very happy with the accommodation generally and the location suited us very well."
Overall the facilities were good, although there was one bed which was very uncomfortable. In booking this accommodation, the internet connection was crucial as some of our group needed to work. However this was patchy in our first week and very intermittent in the second week. (The co-working space in the town is highly recommended but there was a daily charge).
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"We have been renting houses in Southwold for many years, but this was the first time we have stayed at Walton House."
The dining room could seat all of us and guests we had over (13 people!), and we then all sat comfortably in the lounge. It's rare to find such spacious accommodation. Whilst the stairs to the top floor were a bit of a challenge for the oldest (89-year-old) member of the party, he did manage them. I would suggest reconfiguring the zip-and-link beds on the first floor to two singles, as the other, spritelier, members of the party were all couples, and required double beds. We enjoyed, and made use of, the upper snug, including for flute practice. The central position in town is superb, and pre-breakfast swims, and a nip to Tescos for the smallest thing were easy, plus fish and chips opposite and H&J ice creams practically next door (as well as The Nelson). It is not the most perfectly-presented house we have stayed in, but conversely, this gave it great character, as ultra-modernised properties can be a bit too much, particularly when you have sand stuck to your feet from the beach. This is one of the best of the many houses we have stayed in, despite the oddities such as a very small yard, being able to hear people in the charity shop below, the shop getting stock from the shed in the courtyard, and some of the original door catches no longer closing properly (which can make it difficult to keep a dog off the beds, although stair gates were provided). We will be booking for next year!
Many thanks for the feedback. It’s super thoughtful and 100% accurate. Captures the spirit of the property beautifully. In fact it’s so thoughtful we’d like to offer you a 10% discount for the time taken. Just mention to BoS when you pay the balance. Regards Richard & Isobel Property Owner
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"Upper bathroom needs a conventional shower - everyone ended up using the ..."
Upper bathroom needs a conventional shower - everyone ended up using the downstairs shower The name of the house should be on the front of property or on the access gate - I had to ask confirmation in the shop below The feather filled cushions were a problem because small feathers everywhere in lounge
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"A three generational holiday very much enjoyed by all - the house was very comfortable and its town centre location made everything so easily accessible."
The layout was perfect for a very active family and bed linens and towels were a generous good quality. There were some great days out only a short distance away and the cars were hardly used. On arrival we discovered the Pier with it's great sense of humour slot machines, subsequently the ferry to Walberswick with hours of crabbing accompanied with fish and chips proved to be a great day out . A tour of the Lighthouse was very enjoyable particularly for the kids, always returning to a great, satisfying holiday home. The only downside for us, travelling from the north, was the Friday changeover which involved a very long slow journey in heavy, traffic which, had we known, we could have planned by travelling very early in the morning or in the evening.
Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like you covered all the things to do Property Owner
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"The holiday house was just what we wanted for a family festive stay in Southwold, thank you."
I did request the king size bed be separated, but when we arrived it had not been. I found it difficult to navigate all the different companies responsible for the property, lots of emails from lots of companies involved. A couple of things that really need addressing is the kitchen tap which is loose and the on/off turn is so difficult, it is going to come off in someone’s hand very soon? Both bathrooms are a good size, it really would be useful to have a shower over the bath and a shower curtain, most people want a shower and with that many in the house it would have worked much better to have two. However we had a lovely time and it worked really well with plenty of living space. On a separate note I did not put the rubbish out as the collection is not until Friday I checked the county council website. Also with it being so windy I did not want to leave it out in case in went over, that would have been terrible for the street.
Thanks. The house is let through Best of Suffolk / Sykes and there’s a housekeeper but not sure what caused the confusion there. Kitchen tap has been fixed. Property Owner
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"Another wonderfully relaxing family holiday is this comfortable, convenient and very well equipped house."
Just a couple of comments - new shower is brilliant but upstairs bath and handheld shower could do with a shower curtain and now we are all adults we find that the 2 single beds in the top left hand bedroom are not big enough - rather narrow and short and we are not big people!
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"Lovely house in a perfect position in Southwold."
Our 12th stay in various houses in Southwold. We found the property cold on occasion for my elderly parents and the shower/hot water was a little unreliable. We loved the main sitting room and added to the glasses collection by purchasing from the charity chop below. Thank you
Many thanks for the additional glasses. Regarding the heating, not sure what the issue was with that as the house is normally very warm even in the cold months. It is best adjusted via the individual radiators rather than the central thermostat so maybe it was that. Property Owner
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"We had a great stay."
Good location in the centre of town with access to everything you could need.
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"Third time at W House and another very comfortable stay."
Thank you. Very well equipped kitchen and large sitting room. One thing: the showers - one over bath (fixed) and one handheld - could be better.
Agree. The plan is to refurbish the lower bathroom in Q1 next year to include a proper walk in shower. Thanks Property Owner
This property is part of the Best of Suffolk collection.
Best of Suffolk is an award-winning, local holiday cottage lettings agency, bringing the experience of a boutique hotel to self-catering cottages in Suffolk.
Summary
- Split-level apartment
- Four bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request)
- Wet-room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Sitting room
- Second-floor snug
- Central heating
- Electric oven and grill, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine
- 2 x TVs, DVD player, WiFi
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- A travel cot is available
- Unallocated roadside parking with parking for unloading for 30 minutes outside the property
- Enclosed courtyard, patio furniture
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
- Note: If you wish a travel cot, stairgate and highchair to be available please inform us at time of booking
- Note: If you wish the super-king-size to be made up as a twin please inform us at time of booking
- Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking
- Note: The shop on the ground floor of the building has access through the courtyard garden
- Note: This property cannot accept Sunday arrivals
The property
Ideally positioned between the bustling high street of Southwold and just a stone’s throw from the beach, Walton House offers superb holiday accommodation, which is ideal for a large family or group of friends on holiday together.
Spread over the first and second-floor, the accommodation is surprisingly spacious and stylishly presented, making sure its guests enjoy a relaxing and memorable holiday.
The welcoming sitting room has traditional features such as an ornamental fireplace, original sash windows and period wood panelling and with a generous seating area and windows overlooking the high street below, the space is beautifully bright and airy.
The rustic kitchen is fully fitted with everything that is needed to create fabulous food for the whole family and has an attractive feature beamed ceiling and sash windows.
There is even a separate dining room, a really inviting space where guests can pull up a chair and sit around the elegant dining table and tuck into delicious, decadent meals together.
There is even some outside space to be had, in the shape of an outside courtyard complete with a set of patio furniture, so if the weather allows, this is the perfect spot for some alfresco entertaining.
A great addition to the accommodation is a snug on the second-floor, where the kids can slope off and enjoy some telly and chill time while the adults can enjoy grown-up time together.
Everyone’s a winner at Walton House!
At bedtime, there is a bed to suit everyone from a super-king-size, two doubles and a twin; all are warm and welcoming and a great place to rest your weary heads after a long day of getting out and about exploring.
Talking of exploring, you’ll want to get to know the area, so why not start with a stroll into charming Southwold?
Here you will find some great shops and eateries as well as a pier and lighthouse.
Southwold is home to the famous Adnams Brewery which you can enjoy a tour of, and if you like a tipple then there are other tours available locally including Shawsgate Vineyard, the English Whiskey Company and Valley Farm Vineyard.
Jump in the car for days out to attractions such as Yoxford Antiques Centre and Gardens, Framlingham Castle, Easton Farm Park, Go Ape Thetford and Helmingham Hall and Open Gardens.
Immaculately presented, Walton House is a superb base from which to explore the delights of Southwold and beyond.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £400.
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: If you wish a travel cot, stairgate and highchair to be available please inform us.
Note: If you wish the super-king-size to be made up as a twin please inform us.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: The shop on the ground floor of the building has access through the courtyard garden.
Note: No unaccompanied teenagers please.
Note: This property cannot accept Sunday arrivals
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas