The White House, Southwold

The space

Comfortable interiors are furnished and equipped with groups of ten in mind, so you can socialise in the large living room or well-equipped kitchen where the Rangemaster can cater for large numbers, and the American style fridge/freezer has sufficient space for groceries. An added bonus is the utility room for storage and beach gear. All bedrooms are a generous size with comfy beds and plenty of space to unpack and settle in. There’s a twin on the ground floor with an en-suite shower room – suitable for guests with mobility difficulties. On the first floor, the two en suite shower rooms and big family bathroom are of a boutique hotel standard: three bedrooms have super king beds, one with an en-suite; and the fourth has twin beds.

The White House is in one of the best locations in picturesque Southwold with the beach and its iconic pier just a couple of minute’s walk away, and the town with its independent shops and delicious range of eateries also just a stroll away.

"Six adults, two children and a dog have enjoyed a lovely long weekend for a 40th birthday celebration. We've visited Southwold since we were children and now bring our own family. One of the best houses we have stayed in and no doubt we will be back!"

GROUND FLOOR
You’re welcomed up a couple of steps onto a porch with space to hang your coats, leave your boots and pushchair if needs be before entering the hallway up another step. There are wooden floors throughout the ground floor with colourful rugs and a tiled floor in the wet room.

ENTRANCE HALL
An impressive high-ceilinged hall with double doors opening to the garden and a couple of chairs in the bay so you can have the best of both worlds and enjoy the light but stay out of the wind. Relatively deep carpeted stairs with a handrail rise to the first floor. Doors open to the living room, kitchen and the lobby for the twin with en-suite wet room.

KITCHEN
Wonderful for socialising with family and friends. Units wrap around two sides of the room, housing a Rangemaster induction cooker; there’s a dishwasher; Bosch five-drawer fridge and freezer with three deep drawers; a microwave; a Dolce Gusto mini-me coffee machine (please bring your own pods); toaster and kettle. At the heart of the room is a long table with eight chairs and a couple more in the window which you can pull up to seat ten guests. A larder and extra cupboard are well stacked with crockery, glassware and utensils so you can cater at home.

UTILITY ROOM
Handy extra space for your groceries etc. with a washing machine, dryer, airer and a sink where you can wash the sand off the beach gear.

LIVING ROOM
A great space for the family to congregate with ample seating in two generous sofas, a cuddle chair and a leather armchair positioned so you can enjoy a family film on the large flat-screen TV. There’s also a DVD player and Sky for your entertainment and an electric wood burner to take the chill off in the winter months.

BEDROOM FIVE WITH EN-SUITE WET-ROOM
Ideal for any guests with a mobility problem, with the added bonus of a little lobby off the hallway with doors opening to the bedroom and shower room giving extra privacy.
BEDROOM
A good-sized room with sturdy twin beds, bedside tables, a chair and additional hanging and drawer space for your clothes.
WET ROOM
Fully tiled with a fixed shower head, grab rail at chest height, WC, wash basin, towel rail (towels are provided for all guests throughout the house) and a window giving natural light.

FIRST FLOOR
The large landing gives access to the lobby for bedroom one (super-king) with en-suite shower room; bedroom two (twin); bedroom three (super king) with en-suite shower room; bedroom four (super king); and the family bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
A super king-size bed sits between bedside drawers and there’s a dressing table with a chair and plenty of room to unpack and settle in with two wardrobes, and cupboards with shelves: plus a small TV.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Super modern shower room with a double cubicle and adjustable handheld shower, a WC, wash basin, heated towel rail and natural light through the frosted glass window.

BEDROOM TWO
Sun streams into this pretty room through the shuttered bay window which overlooks the garden and the sea beyond. The room’s furnished with a super king-size bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a chair, and a large flat-screen TV plus a DVD player facing the bed so you can enjoy a late-night movie.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Well positioned for guests in bedroom two and bedroom four (the twin): this luxurious room has a big shower cubicle with an adjustable shower head, a bath, WC, wash basin, heated towel rail and natural light.

BEDROOM THREE WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Wake to a view of the sea through the neighbouring houses in this east-facing room which has a Juliette balcony overlooking the garden. The super king bed takes pride of place between attractive bedside cabinets with a matching dressing table in the corner which has a TV with a Freesat box on it, and a chair. Additional storage is provided in a wardrobe and chest of drawers. The bed will be made as a super-king unless you request a twin configuration in advance.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Another chic shower room with plenty of light entering through the skylight. There’s another double shower cubicle, a WC, a wash basin and a heated towel rail.

BEDROOM FOUR
Lovely light and large twin room with a skylight allowing the sun to shine in (with a blackout blind so it won’t wake you!). A wardrobe and bedside drawers give room for your clothes.

OUTSIDE
The gravel drive is entered off Hotson Road and has space for four cars. A gate leads to the super sunny south/east facing garden where a handsome circular table on the paved area has ten chairs inviting you to dine al fresco. One dog is welcome, please ask if you'd like to bring a 2nd dog but that will be the maximum allowed. There’s a stretch of grass so the little guests can play and a fun games room with a table tennis table, table football and darts. There’s access to the garden from the entrance hall too, with a couple of steps down.

DISABLED ACCESS
Whilst the ground floor bedroom and wet room make the house suitable for guests with a mobility problem, please be aware that the drive is gravel, there are two steps to the front door and another steep step into the hallway, and the doors are a standard size, therefore not wheelchair-friendly.