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Lilac Cottage, Wenhaston

Entire home/flat
4 guests
2 bedrooms
2 beds
1 baths
This pretty traditional holiday home sits in a wonderful rural spot, ideal for exploring the Suffolk coast and countryside, with an old-fashioned English country pub less than a mile away. Lilac Cottage is a quirky/earthy and cosy holiday cottage with old-world charm - not to everyone's taste but if you like character this is the place for you with a chic modern shower room on the ground floor, typically steep stairs to the double and twin bedrooms, and rustic/wild gardens at the back and front.

The space

LIVING ROOM
You’re welcomed into the charming living room with doors to the kitchen, shower room and stairs. A large rug sits on the original brick flooring and there’s a wood burner in the fireplace and an electric radiator to keep you cosy as you curl up in the armchair or sofa with a good book. There's a selection of books and games, and a drop leaf table and three chairs so you can eat at home if you prefer.

KITCHEN
This compact kitchen is cleverly designed to make the best use of space with an electric oven and separate grill; four ring hob, a fridge/freezer (3 shelves and veg drawer in the fridge, 2 shelf freezer), a microwave, toaster and kettle. A door opens to the sunny back garden.

SHOWER ROOM
Step down into this chic modern shower room where the large cubicle has a rain shower head and there’s a WC, washbasin, heated towel rail, underfloor heating and window allowing plenty of light in.

UPSTAIRS
Steep wooden stairs rise to the first floor with a rope to steady you and the wooden landing has doors to both bedrooms overlooking the gardens to front and back, with an electric heater in each.

FRONT BEDROOM
Overlooking the front garden, this carpeted room has an attractive double bed with bedside tables and lamps, a chair and a chest of drawers so you can unpack and settle in.

SINGLE/TWIN BEDROOM
This quaint room sits quietly at the back, overlooking the garden. There's a single bed with a pull-out to accommodate a fourth person if required. A little table sits beside the bed and there's a wardrobe, rocking chair, and hooks behind the door.

OUTSIDE
Wenhaston is a pretty village surrounded by Suffolk countryside – great for cycling and walking, with seaside Dunwich and Walberswick (delightful for crabbing) 5 miles away and popular Southwold 7 miles away. Also, a short drive away is Minsmere RSPB reserve and Snape Maltings with its year-round programme of music, art exhibitions, restaurants and craft shops.
At the front of this mid-terraced cottage is a small rustic garden with a path to the front door where you can enjoy the evening sun and listen to the birds. At the back is a larger south/east facing garden with a patio area furnished with a bench and bistro-style table and chairs. The back garden is fully enclosed although it does give access from the road to the neighbouring property (rarely used) and gives you the opportunity to wheel bikes safely to the back.


Amenities

Essentials Essentials Kitchen Kitchen Heating Heating Hair dryer Hair dryer Hangers Hangers Hot water Hot water Indoor fireplace Private entrance Bed linens Bed linens Extra pillows and blankets Wireless Internet Wireless Internet Cleaning products Refrigerator Refrigerator Cooking basics Cooking basics Dishes and silverware Dishes and silverware Microwave Microwave Oven Oven Toaster Dining area Wine glasses Free parking on premises Free parking on premises Garden or backyard Carbon monoxide detector Carbon monoxide detector Smoke detector Smoke detector Fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher First aid kit First aid kit Smoke alarm Board games Books and reading magazines Kettle Freezer Family/kids friendly Washer Washer Washer on property Pets are welcome

Reviews

4.7
13 reviews

D
Daphne, July 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

We adored staying at Lilac Cottage. The cottage is adorable, very tastefully decorated and comfortable despite its modest proportions. The second bedroom delighted our little girls who wanted a room just like that in London :) Communication with the host was seamless, lovely village and perfect for day trips to Walberswick and the coast. We will be back!

Su
Su, June 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

If you’re looking for a quaint, quiet and slightly quirky country cottage this is it! It’s tiny - but we both loved staying there. Such a sense of peace and lovely surroundings. Comfortable beds, a good shower and a pretty area to sit outside

Charlotte
Charlotte, January 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

We had a lovely stay in Lilac Cottage. It was compact but warm and cosy with lots of charm. It was very clean and was described accurately. We were a family of 4 who stayed over Christmas to visit family who live in the same village and the host made lovely welcoming festive touches that made us feel very welcome.

Samuel
Samuel, November 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

Lovely stay. Thanks.

Sol
Sol, September 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

Fantastic little cottage - a great base to explore Suffolk from.

Aimi
Aimi, August 2025 4.0 • Airbnb

We had a lovely stay at the cottage, it is small but has everything you need for a short break. The only negative would be the master bed is very uncomfortable and it would be better if there were blackout curtains also. But overall a lovely place to stay whilst exploring the local area. Walberswick being our favourite spot. Thanks again x

Stewart
Stewart, August 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

A beautiful cottage. We loved having the wood burner on

Jonathan
Jonathan, August 2025 4.0 • Airbnb

Enjoyed our stay, good spot to have a base to visit on day trips

Aaron
Aaron, July 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

Lilac Cottage was a lovely little escape. Nice gardens and very comfortable rooms. The location was great for getting around to nearby beaches and town centres. The host company was proactive with instructions and information.

Rhian
Rhian, July 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

Gorgeous little cottage, very clean and well equipped. Stunning and secure back garden perfect for the dogs. Great parking just outside.


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