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No 12. Southwold

Entire home/flat
4 guests
2 bedrooms
3 beds
1 baths
Ideal for a relaxing weekend or holiday by the sea, this spacious and sunny ground floor holiday apartment with its own garage on Stradbroke Road at the foot of the iconic lighthouse is just steps from Southwold’s sandy beach, popular pier, and bustling high street.

The space

The layout makes the accommodation very sociable with the entrance opening into the lovely living room where light streams in through the bay window and you can see the sea at the end of the road. At the back of No 12, you’ll find a well-equipped kitchen so you can self-cater or pop out for a takeaway to enjoy at the sturdy table.

There's ample space in both stylish bedrooms to unpack and settle in with an elegant king size bed in the quiet bedroom at the back, twin beds in the sunny front room with its bay window, and the modern shower room conveniently placed for all guests.

Private parking is a huge asset in Southwold and this seaside holiday home has a garage just around the corner. If you need additional parking there are usually spaces on Stradbroke or Chester Roads.
On sunny mornings you can take the folding table and chairs down to the beach to watch the sunrise or simply soak up the sun in front of the house with your morning coffee and watch the world go by.

ENTRANCE
You’re welcomed into spacious hallway which opens in to the living room. There's access to the shower room and main bedroom on the right of the hall and, to the left there's access to the front bedroom, the laundry cupboard and the kitchen. The layout is suited to guests with a mobility issue, however the doors are a standard size. Both bedrooms are carpeted.

LIVING ROOM
High ceilings and the big bay window make this room light and airy in the summer and cosy in the winter with the electric stove and two big sofas inviting you to curl up and enjoy your holiday. For entertainment there's a TV, a good selection of books on the shelves, DVDs in the cupboard, and magazines and a jigsaw on the coffee table for you to choose from.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
A good-sized kitchen with everything you need to cater at home, and a sturdy table with a couple of bench seats so you can eat in whether home cooked or from a takeaway nearby.
Built-in units run along one side housing an electric oven with separate grill, a four-ring hob, a microwave, a dishwasher, a large fridge (four shelves and veg drawers), and a three-drawer freezer. Double doors open to the private rear courtyard giving easy access for the bins and there’s also a utility cupboard with a washer/dryer.

BACK BEDROOM
The elegant king size bed takes pride of place between bedside drawers in this bright bedroom which sits quietly at the back of the building. There’s a Lloyd loom chair and ample room to unpack with a wardrobe and chest of drawers.

SHOWER ROOM
A crisp clean room where the double shower cubicle has both a rain and hand-held showers, and there’s a wash basin with storage beneath, a WC and a heated towel rail (towels are provided).

FRONT BEDROOM
An equally attractive room with its high ceilings, wood panelling and large window. The super king zip and link bed can be made into a super king or twin beds to suit your requirements (it’ll be made as twin unless requested as double at booking) and there's a bedside table, a chair, and hooks for your clothes.

OUTSIDE
In addition to the space for a medium-sized car in the garage there's unrestricted parking on Stradbroke and Chester Roads and a large car park close by at Southwold Pier. On sunny mornings you can take the folding table and chairs outside at the front of Douglas House and soak up the sun whilst watching the world go by.


Amenities

Bed linens Bed linens Carbon monoxide detector Carbon monoxide detector Cooking basics Cooking basics Dishes and silverware Dishes and silverware Dishwasher Dishwasher Dryer Essentials Essentials Fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher First aid kit First aid kit Hair dryer Hair dryer Hangers Hangers Heating Heating Hot water Hot water Iron Iron Microwave Microwave Oven Oven Private entrance Refrigerator Refrigerator Room-darkening shades Stove Stove TV TV Washer Washer Wireless Internet Wireless Internet Kitchen Kitchen Smoke detector Smoke detector

Reviews

4.8
29 reviews
Accuracy
4.7
Clean
4.8
Communication
4.9
Location
4.8
Value
4.6

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Helen, July 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

Lovely home and perfect seaside retreat. It was wonderful to be so close to the sea (beautiful view from living room window) and in walking distance to the wonderful town which has everything and more… Peaceful. We had easy parking in road outside so didn’t bother with garage. Very clean and well equipped. Would love to stay again and would reccomend.

Jenny
Jenny, March 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

Thank you for a lovely stay in your beautiful apartment, it was super clean and spacious, and a perfect location. We will definitely stay again. Many thanks.

Liz
Liz, January 2026 5.0 • Airbnb

🌟 Airbnb Review We had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect - just a short walk to the beach and local shops. The home itself was spotlessly clean, cosy, and comfortable, with everything we needed. The whole place had a peaceful, homely feel that made it easy to relax. Being so close to the lighthouse was a highlight and even inspired us to take the tour, which we absolutely loved. A lovely place to stay and one we’d happily return to.

Emma
Emma, December 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

A fantastic stay. We booked it for a last minute girls weekend and the accommodation was perfect. Very cosy, with plenty of space and everything you need for a nice stay. The heating didn’t work for us when we arrived but a quick phone call had it solved within half an hour. Thank you for a beautiful stay!

James
James, September 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

We had a lovely short break in Southwold. The flat is perfectly located right in the heart of the town within easy walking distance of everything we wanted to see and do. We would highly recommend it and will definitely book this again for our next trip to Southwold.

Russell
Russell, August 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

Lovely place, really well presented and a perfect location. Would happily visit again!

Rebecca
Rebecca, August 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

Spotlessly clean, perfect location. Much more roomy that photos suggest. Really well appointed . A lovely place to stay whilst getting bus in and out to Latitude festival

Angela
Angela, July 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

Our third stay at this apartment. It feels like home. The kitchen is immaculate and very well equipped. The whole place is stylish but homely. The apartment is in a quiet setting but is a stone’s throw to the beach and the high street. We would highly recommend this property. Especially good for my elderly parents. Ground floor and a large, walk-in shower.

Natasha
Natasha, June 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

Wonderful weekend stay.

Becca
Becca, May 2025 5.0 • Airbnb

Smack bang in the middle of Southwold; peaceful and well appointed. So close to the beach, we took our morning coffee to the seafront each morning. Small problem with the bins but quick response so was easily sorted.


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