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Hightide

Southwold, Suffolk
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Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Wheelchair access, hoist and rail from the bedroom to the wet room
  • Beautiful spacious home with sea views balcony and south-facing decking
  • Enjoy views of the sea and Southwold pier from the balcony, lounge and decking
Overview
Property code: OC-HHIGH

Beautiful, spacious holiday home in the heart of Southwold and moments from the seaside. Sleeping nine guests, this property provides plenty of social space for sharing special memories, plus having the bonus of the beach, harbour, shops and restaurants all within 0.5 miles.

Enter this airy property, and you will be greeted with a relaxed, seaside-inspired theme throughout. Take a seat in the ground-floor lounge in front of the TV, and admire gorgeous seaside views across the garden to Southwold Pier. When you're ready to tear yourself away from the sights, head to the fully equipped kitchen to plate up bountiful feasts for all the family. Take a seat at the breakfast bar or enjoy a meal at the nine-seater table or on the decking. After dinner, head up the open-tread spiral staircase to the second lounge, with polished wooden floorboards, leather sofas and a wood burner that is sure to warm those toes after a blustery day on the beach. At bedtime, choose from four beautifully appointed rooms. On the ground floor is a single with an adjustable Volker bed and a Felgains Invacare Ceiling Hoist (looped version) with tracking to the shower room. Also on the ground floor is an en-suite family room hosting a double bed and adult bunk beds. On the first floor are a king-size with en-suite bathroom, and a twin (latter accessed via three steps down from living area). Start your day with a caffeine fix in the garden, best enjoyed with the papers and your feet up.

Relive traditional seaside days out in the lively town of Southwold. Go crabbing from the pier, sunbathe on its endless stretch of coast, or enjoy some healthy competition at the amusements. The town has bars, excellent restaurants and fish and chip shops if you wish to eat out. For a change of scenery, experience Suffolk's natural beauty by walking through the birdwatching paradise of Dunwich Heath, a precious landscape dotted with purple heather and rustic woodland. Tee off at Southwold Golf Club (1 mile) or have a day out at Southwold Maize Maze (2 miles) to fly through the air on a zip wire.

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 family room with double bed and adult bunk beds, 1 single with fully adjustable Volker bed
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 en-suite with shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite with shower and WC, 1 accessible bathroom with shower, WC with standard mobility pull-down bar, grab rail, accessible basin, 1 separate WC
  • Gas hob and separate oven with separate grill, 2 fridges, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, dining table and chairs for 9 people
  • External utility room with a washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, BBQ and storage
  • Stair gate provided
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TVs, radio
  • Private garden at the front of the house. Gated and fenced second garden with south-facing decking and seating
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Collection of board games and books
  • Beach 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, shop 0.1 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Darren Williams

This property is personally managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Josephine 30th December 2024

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The cottage is perfectly located near the beach, pier and tow. The house is spacious and very tastefully decorated. It was warm and comfortabele with lovely Christmas decorations all through the house. Because we were with three generations we appreciated the two sitting rooms. This is perfect for a family get togheter at Christmas but probably eveRead moren better in the summer. Hide

Reviewed by Sam 13th October 2024

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We have been coming to this property since 1997 - a great cottage in a great area and we hope to be back in the future.

Reviewed by Sharron 21st September 2024

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Hightide is very clean & spacious house with great sea views and in a good location . The upstairs lounge as a large balcony with table & chairs to relax with a drink . Cosy lounge on the ground floor with plenty of comfortable seating . The outdoor space is great too with lots of seating .

Reviewed by Geoff 18th August 2024

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Hightide is ideal for our requirements, it is very comfortable and close to the beach. It's big enough for our family and it is fantastic that it is so accessible for a wheelchair user. We have already for booked for next year!

Reviewed by Jane 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Sheila 5th June 2024

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Lovely house with great views and superb location. Would definitely return and stay for longer next time!

Reviewed by Carole 17th April 2024

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Hightide is a lovely property if you need disabled facilities. It's so hard to get a property that provides an electric bed and hoist and it's always nerve wracking when we go anywhere new in case it doesn't have what you've been promised! When we walked in to Hightide all the doors were closed and it looked quite dark and for a moment I wondered Read moreif we'd come to the correct property as it didn't look like the pictures on the website! However after opening the doors, I couldn't be more wrong, what you see on the website pictures is what you get, a roomy well set out house that more than accommodated what we needed for my disabled daughter. The kitchen was the best stocked self catering kitchen I've ever been in and it was so nice to have towels and tea towels provided along with a small supply of loo rolls, soap and so on. I would definitely want to stay here again and my daughter is already planning a visit for next year. Thank you for providing such a nice place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 13th April 2024

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We really enjoyed staying in this spacious and well equipped property. The location is fantastic being about one minute away from the beach. There are plenty of interesting places to visit with an easy reach. And the welcome pack of wine, biscuits, milk, dips and tortilla chips was very welcome. I am in a wheelchair and it was a real find for us asRead more the disabled equipment far surpasses anything else we have found. I am pretty sure we will be coming back. Hide

Reviewed by Pam 29th December 2023

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Fab house, well thought out design and the most fully equipped sc place we've been to. Lots of attention to detail and thoughtful welcome gift. Disabled facilities as good as a hospital. Location great. Summer would be brilliant here, right by the sea. We all loved the unusual amusement arcade games on the pier. Great High St. Great pubs . Can't reRead morecommend it enough. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 28th November 2023

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This was our 3rd stay at Hightide as a group of 8 friends. The house is very spacious, comfortable, well equipped with versatile communal spaces ideally situated opposite the pier. Its a short walk upto the high street & attractions. The upstairs lounge offers remarkable sea views with a small balcony. Plenty of parking at the property too & a niceRead more outdoor space if youre staying in the warmer months. I have no doubt we will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 5th November 2023

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This property was excellent if you have anyone with mobility issues. This is the first property we have stayed at with a shower bed and it made the whole process so much easier. The kitchen was well stocked, and it was spacious throughout, plenty of room for a wheelchair to be moved around. Location is perfect. Short stroll away from the town and lRead moreess than a minute to the beach. Hide

Reviewed by Selena 13th October 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Kate 29th August 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 13th July 2023

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'- website said 10am departure, housekeeper typed note 'its actually 9am due to covid'. We're all nurses and even in the hospital covid isn't a thing anymore. We had to leave the night before because we needed that extra hour to meet the complex needs of my daughter and the house keeping needs as per her note - on the note it stated we had to striRead morep all the beds and empty all the bins except for the mattress protectors. Which once we've stripped the beds were found to be visibly dirty some had stains and hairs from previous occupants - the disabled shower bench was visibly dusty and dirty and once pulled down, a dirty flannel from previous occupants was sitting on the frame - when we arrived, we found a lamp plug to be severely damaged and highly unsafe with pieces of the plug casing missing (picture can be provided of plug) - the tracking of the hoist didn't reach the shower trolley properly - key access pad both at the front and the rear of the house, parked at the rear of the property and assumed the old keypad was how we gain entry. It wasn't clear where we were supposed to go Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 24th June 2023

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Hightide met the needs of four generations of our family providing us with opportunities to be all together at times while offering the option of privacy and space if needed.

Reviewed by Susan 10th June 2023

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Perfect cottage for our needs. Shame about the British weather!

Reviewed by Ann 16th May 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by Shelley 19th February 2023

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This was an excellent property in a good location out of town but not too far. The property allows grandparents and family to have separate living areas to allow for those different TV choices. The property was warm and cosy and parking was an extra benefit.

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