Guests say
Florence Cottage is a charming and cosy holiday home, praised for its excellent location just minutes from the beach and close to local shops, pubs, and takeaways. Guests consistently mention the property’s cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and well-equipped kitchen. Thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and home-baked treats are frequently appreciated, though not guaranteed. While some guests noted minor maintenance issues and low-hanging chandeliers, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
The majority of guests found the cottage spotlessly clean, with particular praise for fresh bedlinen, towels, and a tidy environment. Only a few minor comments were made about worn flooring and armchairs, but these did not detract from the overall impression of cleanliness.
The location is highly rated, with guests loving the proximity to the beach, local amenities, and dog-friendly walks. The cottage serves as an excellent base for exploring the Suffolk coast and nearby attractions.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable and homely, with cosy beds and a welcoming atmosphere. Some mentioned very soft beds and low-hanging chandeliers as drawbacks, particularly for taller guests or those with back issues.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen essentials, a dishwasher, and washing machine. Some guests noted maintenance issues such as a loose toilet seat, worn flooring, and occasional appliance problems, but these were usually addressed promptly by the host.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs with milk, bread, wine, and home-baked treats. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Just 500 yards from the beach, this terraced cottage is the perfect place in which to enjoy a seaside family holiday.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed courtyard with garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Located in the ever popular village of Pakefield near Lowestoft, Florence Cottage is an original fisherman’s cottage, wonderfully renovated by the owners. An open plan living/dining room lends itself well to socialable evenings after a day of exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The wood burner is also an added bonus for those cooler winter evenings.
The cottage is only 500 yards from the beach, where dogs are welcome all year round, and the beach is a blend of sand dunes and wide open space. Further south, during the summer the promenade is very popular, with the Claremont Pier a big hit with little ones (and big kids!).
Lowestoft is the most easterly point in the UK and is known as the ’sunrise coast’. You are ideally located to explore the surrounding area, including Southwold, Aldeburgh, rspb Minsmere, Dunwich and Walberswick for a spot of crabbing. For those looking for fun on the water, Oulton Broad is nearby, the southern gateway to the Norfolk Broads National Park, where fishing, day boats and riverside pubs and restaurants are the usual haunts of guests to the area. Beach 500 yards. Shop and restaurant 250 yards, pub 150 yards.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (25)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage and great location so close to the beach, dog walks on the beach. Theres a cafe on the promenade so you can sit and chill by the sea. Loved the log fire of an evening after a day of walking and sightseeing. There's a dishwasher and washing machine which is good at I don't like washing up. We went on a lot of day trips to different areas so it was a good base to come back to and chill. There's an Indian takeaway, pubs, fish and chip shop very close by. A little coop shop in walking distance. To purchase milk or bread. The hosts left some bread, milk, wine and biscuits..Suggestions but it did not affect our holiday;I wiukd suggest a spray cleaner and cloth for bathroom, There was no plastic bags in the bins either. Not sure what to do with the recycling as only a black bin.
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Chris Poulton
Had 4 lovely days at Florence cott Mandy &Ian very nice people every thing you need home from home would visit again thank Mandy & Ian
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Peter Harrold
We had a lovely week at Florence Cottage, very clean and close to the beach.