Holiday Cottages In Walberswick

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Susan - Verified booking

  Liked the property overall, the bed was very comfortable & loved the open fire, but there were issues with facilities.

  The heating was not on on arrival, three radiators switched off & we had to figure out how it worked to heat the house up. The bathroom was always freezing with the heated towel rail working every now and again. We did eventually learn how to turn it on but were always out before it heated up. Cooking facilities were poor. The cooker hood needs a good clean and bulbs replacing. The roasting tin and baking sheet were rusty and unusable, there are only two saucepans with lids and three small milk pans - why is a proper set not provided? Couldn't turn the oven on & had to phone up for instructions as there were none. Despite having three welcome folders there were no instructions for any appliances. The washing machine is not level, rocks on two feet & had to be wedged up with a book to stop it roaming around the kitchen. Had to buy an airer to hang clothes to dry. Had to buy a new plug for the kitchen sink and had to improvise a plug for the bathroom sink. Had to buy a set of allen keys to tighten up the table legs to stop it wobbling around (& potentially collapsing). The weather was poor with conditions outside very muddy. No mop was provided so, unfortunately, we couldn't clean the floors properly before we left. Towels provided are tiny & only just fitted round our waists. If we'd known would have brought our own. We enjoyed our stay overall, we don't usually let poor facilities dampen our enjoyment, but are very disappointed to have again paid a high price for a UK holiday property that fell short. The location is lovely but is definitely not worth the money we paid.

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• Dr Moore - Verified booking

  Troy is a lovely, spacious house in a delightful area. The downstairs rooms are very large and easily accommodate a large family group. It is very well-equipped and has a plethora of books and games to enjoy. The pool is a bonus: although not heated , it was enjoyed by young and old and there are inflatables and outdoor games as well. (And very smart outdoor furniture.) There is a convenient, small Co-op a few minutes walk away for basic provisions and good takeaway pizzas available from the village. Communication with the owners was straightforward and an issue with the pool was swiftly dealt with. The garden is not completely dog -proof so care needed when dogs loose in the garden. There are many lovely walks from the house, though some footpaths are rather overgrown in the summer. Walberswick is a delightful village and very popular. The walk to the beach is hazardous with small children due to the traffic so the car had to be used, but there is plenty of reasonably-priced parking at the end of the road. Though new to crabbing we became instantly hooked and quite successful, then delighted in watching them scuttle back to the water. Troy pleased all the family and made the holiday a most memorable occasion.

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• Mrs King - Verified booking

  Vine Cottage is just what we hoped it would be. It’s large enough for all eleven of us ( eight adults, two children and a baby) plus two Labradors, to be together. Both the house and the garden are well equipped. We loved the hot tub. In the house we really appreciated having two fully equipped kitchens, including two fridge freezers and two dishwashers. The dining area was big enough for us all to eat together. There are two sitting rooms so one turned into a play room. The bedrooms were clean and attractive. The beds were comfortable. A great advantage, because of the children and dogs, was that upstairs is accessed by stairs with doors that can be closed. It’s just a stone’s throw from beautiful Walberswick beach, with its crabbing bridges. On the green there is a small play park for the little ones and several shops just a stroll away. We ate at The Anchor and the cafe, which were both enjoyable. A high spot was the ferry across the river to Southwold where we ate at the Harbour Inn and strolled into the town, returning along the beach. We thoroughly recommend Vine Cottage for a delightful break.

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• Michael - Verified booking

  We liked the property and enjoyed our stay.

  Two disappointments: 1. Advertised charging facility required an access code. We could not find . this. As a result we: - Rang your contact number and were promised someone would get back to us. This never happened. - Would have expected someone to ring and say sorry we can't contact owner to find out code and offer compensation as we then had to charge up on the way home. 2. The wifi code in the handbook was wrong. It showed a capital N where it should have been lower case. Fortunately after a day without service I discovered that the purple scrap of paper advising that there was an additional fridge had the wifi code written correctly. We moved this note into the file at the appropriate point but did not have a pen suitable to write on the laminated page. Other Comments: - we found 2 chipped plates and one cracked glass on arrival - we broke 2 wine glasses So, good stay, but could do better. Mike England

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• Hazel - Verified booking

  Having spent a lot of time in Southwold, Aldeburgh and other coastal Suffolk towns it was a first visit to Walberswick and what a delight.

  Situated between Southwold and Dunwich it was the perfect location to dip in and out of the busier areas – all within easy walking distance. Halsey gives one the opportunity to escape from the crowds – situated down a quiet country lane you come across the house set completely within its own grounds with lots of parking. Tastefully kitted out with all a large family could require, sleeping eight comfortably with two en-suites, the house exudes a mixture of period and coastal charm. The master bedroom has a massive balcony overlooking the marshes down to the sea – the perfect spot for an early coffee or sundowner. The gardens are extensive with the most impressive greenhouse I have ever seen! With plenty of games, a tv and wifi there is lots to do if you just want to stay in and enjoy the house and garden. Halsey is a rare treat, with its spacious accommodation, peaceful location and stunning sea views.

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