Cottage vacation rentals in Southwold

We had a wonderful stay at this amazing little cottage set on a working farm. The views across the fields were absolutely stunning—truly a breath of fresh air. It was the ideal place to unwind and disconnect. Mary and her team were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. They even offered us a later checkout, which was such a kind gesture (though we sadly had to decline as we were eager to get home to see our son). The hot tub was a fantastic bonus, perfect for relaxing after a peaceful day. And the complimentary bottle of wine, A lovely touch—it went down very well! The nearby village of East Harling is just a 30-minute walk away and has everything you need for a quiet retreat—whether it’s grabbing some basic groceries or enjoying a drink at one of the friendly local pubs. It’s great not having to rely on the car at all. We would highly recommend this cottage to any couple looking for a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle. We’ll definitely be back.

Great location and Paul was a very helpful and communicative host, even helping one of our guests recover some belongings they had left behind. Thank you very much, Emily

We spent a lovely extended weekend at the barn visiting our family in Norfolk. The barn was clean, warm and comfortable and had everything that we needed. Jill and Phil were friendly and welcoming and check-in and check-out were easy. The super-king sized bed was comfy and the hot tub was an added bonus after a busy couple of days with the grandchildren.

Highly recommend for a peaceful break. Watching the stars in the hot tub with an owl flying over was particularly magical.

A lovely cosy cottage, beautifully maintained and very welcoming. Everything as described, had a very relaxing time and would recommend to everyone.

Really enjoyable weekend, excellent location for exploring the coast and Norwich. Fabulous accommodation with a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and sofas. Excellent hot tub, well maintained and a very handy private garden for the dogs and adults. Garden furniture good for when the sun shines. The welcome pack with local produce was a nice touch and appreciated. Would definitely return!

We had a lovely weekend at Bengate Barn. We enjoyed the hot tub and the stargazing (and the gym). Good location to access whole Norfolk area. Everything required for a family stay is provided and we hope to come back. Thank you Clare for hosting us.

We had such a lovely stay! The views are absolutely stunning, with the surrounding beautiful countryside and only a 10-min drive to Bury St Edmunds – a really charming, very ‘moochable’ town (would definitely recommend Wrights for the best toasties we’ve ever had!) We were really lucky with the weather during our stay so were able to make the most of the garden, fire pit and outdoor furniture. The outdoor bath was a real treat too! It is a bit of a shame you can only use it once a day, but the views more than made up for it. Inside, the place is beautifully done to a really high standard and feels super cosy and stylish. We’d definitely love to come back and would 100% recommend it to couples looking for a peaceful and relaxing break! Thanks again to the lovely hosts for a fab stay.

Fabulous cottage with an excellent dog friendly garden. Very peaceful, a marvellous escape from the outside world! Thatch cottage is very comfortable, great beds and bedding and a super well equipped kitchen. Lots to do nearby and a very helpful guide provided by Liz.

Beautiful location and a wonderful place to stay. Very quiet and a perfect spot to get away from everything. The cottage is perfect for two couples- clean, comfortable and everything you need. One of the best Airbnbs I have stayed at.

Lovely stay in a lovely cottage. Perfect for what we needed over the weekend. Thank you

Cosy, traditional cottage with a very helpful host who provided a lovely cream tea for our arrival. 10 min walk to a quiet and peaceful beach. Found a charger for the car 2 mins away. No real shop in the village so come prepared. Overall, a great few days in a very peaceful location.

Location of the holiday chalet is superb. Very peaceful, quite rural and couldn't be closer to a fantastic beach. You can walk for miles and hardly see a soul. The chalet had everything we needed. Really comfortable beds, warm and cosy in the evenings, beautiful views out the front looking over fields and countryside. Great, safe enclosed garden for the dogs. The fence/wire netting around the chalet gave the garden an open feel to it which was great. The dogs loved looking through the fence/wire netting and gate at passers by. If we came back to the area, I would certainly book this chalet again.

We’ve just returned from a wonderful stay at such a beautiful quirky place and beautiful grounds and surroundings, just idilic. Great amenities. Very well equipped . Fantastic location for Southwold, Bawdsey and Rendlesham Forest . The hosts are very quick to respond to any questions . Thank you . My mother inlaw had the best time for her 80th .

Absolutely stunning! Ten out of Ten for this beautiful hideaway! It's a gem of a cottage in a gorgeous location! Located on a private lane this clean warm cosy cottage nestles beside other quaint old cottages whose lovely front gardens have the prettiest scented flowers. This lane and its hideaway cottages would deserve the title of 'Historic Conservation Area' because this is the historic 'quarter' of Caistor, and it is beautiful. Spoiling the lane by parking here would be a sin seeing as there are many other nearby spots to park. This adorable spotlessly clean & spacious cottage is extremely well equipped. The beds were fantastically comfortable. We loved the Honey hand soap and flowery infuser. Fast WIFI. Brand new boiler. Piping hot water. And a centuries old beam in the living room to admire and covet. Bridget, whose love and knowledge of this area shines through, revealed that long ago this cottage was part of a farm. We slept like babes in the cottage's peaceful atmosphere!

We had such a wonderful stay at Albert’s Cottage. It’s in a perfect place to visit places easily and is easy to get to and park up. Imogen was helpful and recommended some great places to visit. The cottage was equipped with everything you need for a great break. Would love to come back sometime soon.

We've just returned from a night in The Potting Shed. A very relaxing, peaceful location. The accommodation is lovely, modern with a great shower, very comfortable bed and everything you need. Annette is very friendly and helpful. We had a delicious meal a short drive away at The King's Head. The perfect way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Thank you.

A fantastic place to stay with beautiful gardens. The garden room was fantastic and the house itself is really quirky and tastefully decorated. The house is really well equipped and I’m a lovely setting. We loved our stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage.. very peaceful (perfect for listening to bird song..loved it) and in a beautiful little village... cottage was very cosy...very clean.. had everything we needed... and really comfy beds.. perfect location for visiting the coast and Norwich... would highly recommend 😊 (diana and Amelia are perfect and responsive hosts)

A very enjoyable stay indeed. The accommodation provided everything we needed and our host was always responsive. The bed linen was soft and the beds very comfortable indeed. We should be happy to recommend Constable Court to future guests.

If you’re thinking about it.. do it. We had a fab stay in this beautifully renovated cottage. Had everything we needed, lovely, helpful hosts, pool was wonderful. If I could give 10 out of 5.. I would! Thank you, we very much hope to return!

My partner and I stayed here for Christmas and we had the best time. We were greeted on arrival by Feri and when we entered the cottage it was spotless and had everything we needed. Feri and Steve were very friendly and attentive and responded quickly if we had any questions. Would highly recommend visiting here and we will gladly book again soon.

Mathar was a fantastic host, this was an absolute bargain for how great it was, perfectly placed location to access different activities and was a clean and perfect place for our holiday.

What a beautiful cottage in a blissful location. Stunning private walled garden and tastefully styled interiors. Having stayed in a number of air bnbs the bed was the better have slept in. We felt right at home and having the lambs outside was an added bonus. Super-friendly host made everything very easy. Great pub 5 mins walk away.