Title: Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. 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 # Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33578600/33578552/3ccb3a44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33578600/33578552/f0e69ccc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33578600/33578552/7464989d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33578600/33578552/4e7a14f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33578600/33578552/ff5dc55f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bridget's cottage is a charming Victorian retreat with a sunny garden perfect for al fresco dining and an inviting wood-burning stove. Stroll to the nearby village store, visit local pubs and restaurants within walking distance, or explore Suffolk's Heritage Coast. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. Bridget's cottage is a cosy, pet friendly Victorian cottage situated a stone's throw from the marshes and the scenic path along by Buss Creek that leads to North beach and the Pier. In the Summer the cottage is flooded with light and you can eat outside in the sunny garden from first thing in the morning until the sun disappears. In the Winter you can curl up in front of the cosy wood burning stove. Opposite this charming cottage there is a village store offering a wide range of fresh produce including artisan bread and meats from a local butcher. Lovers of good food and local beers will find a range of pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance. Situated on Suffolk's Heritage Coast, with endless opportunities for walking, cycling, bird watching and painting, home to RSPBs flagship reserve, Minsmere. You can also explore lovely characterful villages like Walberswick and Dunwich, where you can enjoy the sand dunes, go crabbing and have a picnic or pub lunch by an open fire. Bridget's Cottage has all you need for a lovely holiday by the sea and is ideal for families, friends and couples to enjoy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - 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 - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 23 ### 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 ### Rules Any guests needing to cancel due to Covid 19 will receive a full refund ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Note from host: 2 well behaved dogs welcome. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the property ## 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 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.33538%2C1.67412&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TEkiz_3bcZUPdsHJ2C-CS0iqZG4=) Reydon, ENG #### What's nearby - Southwold Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Southwold Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Southwold Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 2.9 miles - RSPB Minsmere - 21 min drive - 12.1 miles #### Getting around - Darsham Station - 13 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk - ‪Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store - ‬12 min walk - ‪Southwold Boating Lake and Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Five Bells - ‬5 min drive - ‪Duchies - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. located? > This family-friendly Reydon cottage is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of St Edmund's Church and Southwold Beach. Southwold Museum and Southwold Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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 128 8 - Good 41 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmine G. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely cottage with everything you need. Very pretty garden with nesting black bird with babies how wonderful to hear their tweets! ##### Jasmine G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet S. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little find. Bridget’s cottage was perfect for our needs. Ideally positioned with a shop just opposite stocking a wide range of delicious food and other essentials and just a few minutes drive from the centre of Southwold. The cottage was very clean and welcoming and we very much enjoyed our stay. ##### Janet S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola S. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little cosy cottage. We loved it. Just what we wanted. Perfect little cosy cottage within walking distance of Southwold. We had everything we needed . Comfy beds and we loved the little log burner . Would definitely book again . ##### Nicola S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Warren M. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter escape Lovely cottage in a great location. Well equipped for a family. Short walk through the fields or via Southwold to the beach. Area is lovely and local shop, although pricey, has all your emergency needs and lots of tasty treats. Hosts were great and very accommodating. ##### Warren M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toby R. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Fantastic house, had everything we needed, clean and cosy. Great location very close to southwold. ##### Toby R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property, close to Southwold. ##### Laura W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca L. 6 Sept 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Was a lovely little cottage, location was perfect walking distance from town centre and beachfront. The cottage was the perfect size for our family of 5. Would definately stay again ##### Rebecca L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Southwold welcome Super little cottage, great location and nice little welcome items. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay. ##### Scott B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma H. 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and perfect for our stay The property was just a described, great location for Southwold town and beach. The little store opposite had everything we needed. We would stay again! ##### Emma H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alison W. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Good space indoors & outside. Immediate & friendly responses from hosts when needed which was much appreciated. ##### Alison W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucie L., Leipzig, Deutschland 18 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Very lovely cottage and very friendly hosts! ##### Lucie L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart W. 28 Oct 2018 #### Lovely well appointed cottage Really enjoyed our stay at Bridgetts Cottage Good location and everything you would need ##### Stuart W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget B. 7 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely place to stay A really great property, very well equipped with everything you could need. Also a good location for walking into Southwold. ##### Bridget B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane H. 14 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in convenient location Easy communication, helpful with a request, a great location with parking, shop opposite, comfy beds, really nice! ##### Jane H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jane f. 11 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas stay We stayed for Christmas Cottage very well equipped and host had put up some decorations for us.Very comfortable Only a short walk to Southwold Really lovely stay and would recommend We would love to return and explore the area more ##### jane f. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey P. 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a chilled out time Great location. Beautiful cottage in a beautiful town. Has all the number from home comforts. Highly recommend ##### Tracey P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ben C. 30 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage An amazing stay at a beautiful cottage. The hosts are fantastic, really helpful when we were in touch. The perfect distance from Southwold! ##### ben C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PAULA S. 29 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Lovely clean and convenient cottage. Ideally situated for both the town and the coast. Excellent. ##### PAULA S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ceri A. 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house near Southwold We really enjoyed our stay here thanks. The house was great - very clean, spacious kitchen/dining room, comfortable sofas and great location. I don't the advert makes it clear that one of the bedrooms is off another, so you have to walk through it during the night to use the toilet. ##### Ceri A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Timothy P. 19 Aug 2017 #### Lovely comfortable cottage A very relaxing week in this well restored cottage. Within walking distance of the centre of Southwold and the beaches. Lots to do for all ages. ##### Timothy P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo C. 25 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Break Had a lovely stay at the cottage which had everything we needed for our stay. Very clean, comfy bed and lovely hot shower. 15 min walk to Southwold town and beach. Handy shop nearby. Limited parking outside property. ##### Jo C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Joanne B. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Lovely house in great location Lovely house in great location to explore Southwold (short walk to pier) and surrounding area. Comfy beds with one bedroom (kids room with bunk beds) off master bedroom. House and furniture are beginning to look a bit tired and obvious that previous holiday makers have brought dogs but we had a lovely stay. ##### Joanne B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline F. 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage We had a very relaxing stay for a few days; the cottage is in a great quiet location short walk from Southwold high st. Cottage has comfy beds, it was cosy, clean, had everything we needed and more. Thanks to the owners who answered any questions promptly. Highly recommended!! ##### Caroline F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### keith D. 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Weekend Break Chance to recharge and relax. ##### keith D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. 12 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal base to explore Southwold and surrounding area. Property in village next to Southwold but within walking distance to beach and pubs and cafes. Village shop across the street which had good selection of groceries. Would stay again. ##### David H. 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