The Great Expectations
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
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This functional two-floor home places Suffolk's storied northern coast and lush interior practically within touching distance. This home is a dog lovers treat, allowing you to bring your furry friend along as you explore the heaths and coastline before returning to warm up around the wood-burning stove. Steep stairs to the bedrooms may make this home impractical for those with limited mobility sadly, but the terrace is a nice touch that lets you spend a lazy afternoon with a book. Outside, the off-road parking makes accessing the home a breeze, while you're also within walking distance of pubs, antique shops, and galleries here.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore nearby Dunwich Heath – perfect for dog walks
Relax for an evening drinking local ale and cider on the terrace
Warm up with an evening around the wood-burning stove
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Home truths
Your host can provide a cot for free on request.
Dogs are welcome to join you but are not allowed upstairs, on the furniture, or to be home alone.
At full occupancy, one guest will be sleeping on a pull-out bed in the single bedroom. This makes space a little tight.
The stairs up to the bedrooms are quite steep.
The home is directly next to a main road, so expect to hear some noise during the day and early morning. We'd suggest packing earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
We recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay. There’s free parking here. The location may also mean that you might find that the phone signal is patchy from time to time.
The interior is basic in parts here and may not be to everyone's taste.
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Garden
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
Additional fees
In addition to the free cot available on request, your host can provide high chair and travel cot hire for £15 each – if you need both, a bundle is available for £25.
Your host can arrange a romance package for £100.
A breakfast hamper is available for £25. Your host can also arrange beer and wine hampers at £25 each, and champagne or Prosecco on arrival for £30.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Suffolk
Seaside towns with pastel Victorian villas, a rambling coastline with clifftop walks, and undulating countryside studded with stately homes is what Suffolk is all about. In Southwold, a Victorian pier juts out into the sea and the smell of fresh fish and chips floats on the sea air. Aldeburgh makes the most of river and sea, where colourful rowboats drift down the river Alde, and the seafront is lined with...
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Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Explore Southwold Pier
A delightful and quaintly British pier offering a mix of local food, quirky fun, and stunning coastal views. Enjoy ice-cream parlours, gift shops, and a dog-friendly atmosphere. A must-visit for a charming seaside experience in Southwold.
Get around
Airport
Norwich
1 hr 10 min
London Stansted
2 hr 3 min
London Southend
1 hr 54 min
Train station
Railway Station
4 min
Bus stop
Railway Station
4 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
5 min
Cafe
17 min
Pharmacy
9 min
Points of interest
Beach
Dunwich Beach
21 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Harry
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Harry has lived in Suffolk for more than twenty years, so what he can’t tell you about the area isn’t worth knowing about. He’s all about matching guests with their dream holiday homes.
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