Title: Gateway to the Suffolk Coast Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gateway to the Suffolk Coast ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101900000/101894400/101894362/0b4b6381.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101900000/101894400/101894362/202e5f3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101900000/101894400/101894362/5fe6a114.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101900000/101894400/101894362/d5f01f7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101900000/101894400/101894362/464a4f22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Kessingland Village, this property offers a relaxing retreat with three double bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and full fibre broadband. Enjoy the dog-friendly beach just a short walk away or explore the nearby RSPB Minsmere reserve. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gateway to the Suffolk Coast Nestled in a short terrace on the periphery of Kessingland Village, this newly refurbished three-bedroom property is the perfect base for exploring the Suffolk coast - and beyond. The property features a well-equipped kitchen, full fibre broadband and three double bedrooms. A short walk leads to Kessingland's dog friendly beach and, for bird lovers, the RSPB's flagship Minsmere reserve is only a short drive away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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Pakefield - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=102199932&PinnedHotelID=102199932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Lowestoft is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norfolk Broads and Southwold Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Africa Alive!, or check out an event or a game at UK Parachuting. [Visit our Lowestoft travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lowestoft.dx5630) [View more Holiday homes in Lowestoft](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lowestoft-Private-Holiday-Homes.d5630-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=52.42682,1.724128&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:un__IyvoI%3FY%3FY%3FW%40Y%3FY%40Y%40Y%40W%40YBY%40W%40YBYBWBYBWBWDYBWDWDWBWDWDWFUDWFUDWFUFUFWFSFUFUHUHSFSHUHSHSHQHSHSJQHQJQHQLQHOJQJOLOJOJMJOLMJMLMLMJKLMLKLKLILKLINILILILINGLGNGLENGLENENELCNENCNCLCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNDNBLDNDNDLFNDLFNFLFLHLHNHLHLHLJLHLJLJLLLJJLLLLLJLLNJLJNJNJPJNJNJPJPHPJPHPHRHRJPHRHRFTHRFRHTFTFTFTHTDTFTFVDTFVDTDVDVDVBVDVDVBXBVBVBXBVBXBX%40V%40X%40X%40V%40X%40X%40X%3FX%40V%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FXAX%3FXAVAXAXAXAXAVAXCVCXCXCVCVCXCVEVEVCVEVEVEVEVGTEVGTGVETITGTGTGRITGRITGRIRIRKRIPIRIPKPIPKPKPKPKNKNKNKNKNMLKLMLMLKLMLMJMJMJMJMHMJMHOHMFMHMFOFMFOFMDODODMDODOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOCOAMCOCOCOCMEOCOEMGOEMGOGMGOGMIMGMIOIMKMIMKMKMKMKKMMMMMKMMMKMKOKOMOKOKOIQMQIOKQISKQIQISISISISISGSIUIUGSGUGUGUGUGWEUGWEUGWEWEWCWEWEWCWEWCYCWCWCYCYAWAYCWAYAYAYAY%3FWAY%3FY%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TLU5m1rwzy3r_k_oWEJqpH1DMWw=) Kessingland, England ### What's nearby - Africa Alive! - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles - South Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles - Lowestoft Harbour - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles - The Marina Theatre - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles - Pleasurewood Hills - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles ### Getting around - Oulton Broad South Station - 9 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 61 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Jolly Sailors - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Fighting Cocks - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gateway to the Suffolk Coast pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Gateway to the Suffolk Coast? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gateway to the Suffolk Coast? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gateway to the Suffolk Coast located? > This family-friendly Lowestoft holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kessingland Country Park, Africa Alive! and Suffolk Coast and Heaths. Henstead Exotic Gardens and The Seagull Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gateway to the Suffolk Coast Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance G. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Stay The property was conveniently placed to walk to the local beach, which was quiet and vast. There is a small camp site shop and chippy in the opposite fields, with other larger shops within a short drive. We managed to park both cars out the front, but the rear space was quite tight for larger vehicles. Overall, a good stay and not far from the local attractions. Thanks ##### Lance G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen M. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a lovely cottage, lovely location. The down side is the oven and hob need a good clean. Tap on the sink moved all over the place, needs attention. Possibly some nice recliner garden chairs ##### Karen M. 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