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Gorse Cottage

Westleton, Suffolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Charming, terraced cottage perfect for walkers and nature lovers
  • Relax in the conservatory area with doors opening to the garden
  • Full of quirky features and an open fireplace, adding to the country-cottage charm

Property code: OC-GORS

Gorse Cottage is ideally located on a quiet lane and it is a small traditional mid-terraced cottage. There are many footpaths from the doorstep which go for miles in every direction. The RSPB Minsmere nature reserve is only 2.5 miles from this cottage and for those who enjoy walking and sightseeing only 45 minutes on foot.

Apart from the beautiful countryside and walks you are perfectly located between the popular seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold with each of them only a twenty minute drive away and there are many more attractions to explore.

Set in this lovely village location, only 2.7 miles from the nearest coastline in Dunwich, Gorse Cottage has a rear garden, which can be accessed by the French doors in the conservatory area. There is also a peaceful paved area with bench seating and garden furniture supplied to enjoy the outside and listen to the wildlife. In walking distance you will find the village pub and also an award winning restaurant.

Inside Gorse Cottage built over 150 years ago, is an entrance hall area providing coat and shoe storage which opens to the galley-style kitchen where the stairs lead to the first floor. The sitting room is a peaceful area for relaxing with a brick open fireplace for those cosy winter evenings, and a dining conservatory area with doors leading to the garden. Upstairs you will find a double bedroom and also a room with quirky built-in cabin style beds.

Gorse Cottage is an ideal choice for those who are looking for a traditional Suffolk cottage in a village location. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards.

Why We Love This Property
Gorse Cottage is the perfect holiday choice for countryside lovers with footpaths on the doorstep and birdwatching at RSPB Minsmere within easy reach.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Area: Coat/shoe storage, access to
Kitchen: Newly refurbished galley-style with electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, Zanussi washing machine, dishwasher, wall-mounted one bar electric heater and stairs leading to the first floor.
Sitting/Dining Area: TV, with FreeSat, DVD, two comfortable sofas, coffee table and side table, electric organ, brick open fireplace, dining table and six chairs in the conservatory area, French doors that lead out to the rear paved garden. There is also a door to
Bathroom: Bath, over-bath electric shower, vanity washbasin, WC, heated towel rail and wall-mounted one bar electric heater.

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: Double bed, dressing table and chair, chest of drawers and wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: Two built-in cabin style beds, designed for adults or children with two drawers under and a wardrobe (please note part of the lower bed sits underneath the top bed).

Garden: Paved rear garden with bench seats and garden furniture.
Parking: On grass verge opposite cottage.
Heating: Storage heaters with the kitchen and bathroom having a wall-mounted one bar electric heater in each.
Notes: Wi-Fi and towels provided. Travel cot and highchair available to use.
Pets: One well behaved dog is welcome at the cottage

Westleton is a pretty village midway between Aldeburgh and Southwold, with the coast at Dunwich only two and a half miles away. Centred around a large green, Westleton is one of the most popular places to stay on the Heritage Coast. It is an ideal base for the beach or for Minsmere, as well as the coastal heaths and forests. There are two good pubs, a restaurant and well-stocked village store/post office - all in the village centre. Much of the area around the village is accessible open heath or mixed woodland.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair available
  • TV, DVD
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture
  • On-street parking
  • Beach 3 miles, pub and shop 500 metres
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tracy Marriott

This property is personally managed by Tracy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by R 9th October 2024

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It will as lovely to be back in Gorse cottage again. Lovely walks straight from the door. Fantastic sunrise & sunsets.

Reviewed by Graham 29th September 2024

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Well equipped property. Nice quiet location.

Reviewed by Sharon 1st September 2024

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A lovely comfortable cottage, close to the centre of the village and the pubs and shop etc. but wonderful walks only just over the lane, and not far to the coast at Dunwich and RSPB Minsmere. Nicely furnished and equipped. The wine was a really lovely and delicious surprise. We would come back, definitely.

Reviewed by Suzanne 3rd July 2024

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Gorse cottage provided a lovely stay. We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the beautiful little garden with a book and watching all the birds. The village is very pretty and the people friendly and welcoming.

Reviewed by Clive 12th June 2024

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A lovely cottage, clean, cosy and comfortable. It is ideally situated to explore the wider area with great walks from the doorstep.

Reviewed by Sarah 26th May 2024

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A perfectly situated small, quiet cottage if you enjoy walking, and the country side. Near to beautiful beaches and coastline.

Reviewed by Susan 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Carol 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 18th September 2023

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If you are looking to get away from the stresses of life, this peaceful location with plenty of walks straight from the cottage is ideal.

Reviewed by Peter 17th August 2023

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Situated in a quintessential English village with stunning walks available across gorse and heather commons. A short drive to the beach and with lovely pub food sold locally. Silent Night must have been written here as you can hear a pin drop. If you fancy a quiet week in a well appointed property that is centrally located for good day trips wiRead moreth the children (11 & 14 in our case) this is a great cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Josie 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Anthony 11th July 2023

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Reviewed by Gordon 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Samantha 30th May 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 7th January 2023

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Reviewed by Harriet 16th December 2022

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Cottage in a very nice spot, looking out at woods with lovely walks from the front door.

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Location

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