About this property
The Mill House Gardens is a lovely bungalow in Oulton Broad, Suffolk, offering single-storey living with off-road parking, an enclosed garden, and easy access to local amenities. Thoughtfully arranged for families or small groups, it combines open living spaces with practical features to create an enjoyable base near the Broads. Stepping inside, the kitchen/diner provides a bright and sociable setting where meals can be prepared and shared with ease, while the sitting room offers a separate place to come together at the end of the day, with a Smart TV for relaxed evenings indoors. The layout flows effortlessly across one level, making it easy to move between spaces throughout your stay.
Three bedrooms offer flexibility for a range of group types, including a double with its own en-suite shower room, alongside a further double and a twin. The bathroom, complete with a bath, serves the remaining rooms, adding to the overall convenience of the home. Outside, the enclosed garden brings a welcome extension of the living space, with a patio and lawn area that invite time spent outdoors, whether enjoying breakfast in the open air or unwinding as the day draws to a close. Oulton Broad itself offers a lively waterside setting, where you can watch sailing activity on the water and explore Nicholas Everitt Park with its open green spaces and lakeside paths.
Nearby Lowestoft provides coastal appeal, with Lowestoft Beach, Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, and the East Anglia Transport Museum offering varied days out. For a change of pace, head to Norwich to explore Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Castle, and the winding streets of Elm Hill, filled with historic charm and independent shops. The Mill House Gardens is an inviting base for discovering this corner of Suffolk.
The family resorts of Oulton Broad and Lowestoft are at the most easterly point in Great Britain and are situated on the Suffolk coast close to the Norfolk/Suffolk border. It is home to some of the finest Blue Flag beaches in the area and has a range of attractions for all of the family. From the traditional Victorian Seafront Gardens to the modern roller skating rink at Claremont Pier and Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, the town has something for everyone. Lowestoft has a good selection of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars whilst its maritime heritage is celebrated with a number of attractions including the floating 'Mincarlo' museum on Heritage Quay or the recently refurbished Lowestoft & East Suffolk Maritime Museum. Along the coast is the classical seaside town of Southwold, famed for its beach huts and its traditional pier and Minsmere rspb reserve. Venture inland to visit the world famous Norfolk Broads, the beautiful country park at Fritton Lake, a range of delightful country towns as well as the medieval city of Norwich with its shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, two cathedrals and a Norman castle. A wonderful place to visit, all year round.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin, and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed garden with patio, lawn space, and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, lake 1.1 miles, river 1 mile.
Note: Sailboat racing weekly on Oulton Broad and First Light Festival on the most easterly point in June.
Note: there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the property, as well as a train station for public transport links.