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Dressmaker's Cottage

Wrentham, Suffolk
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This property is managed by Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Relax in a rustic farmhouse cottage with exposed brick features and wooden beams
  • Enjoy a large dining table in the heart of the property, perfect for entertaining
Property code: OC-HDRESS

A characterful Grade II cottage in a pretty village location roughly 3 miles from Covehithe Beach, one of many captivating shorelines found along the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Offering cosy living areas and an enclosed garden, this dog-friendly cottage is the perfect fit for large families or groups of friends seeking adventures across the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB.

Set off the main road running into the village, this three-storey cottage has an enviable home-from-home feel, blending contemporary furnishings with exposed beams, low doorways and oak flooring. There is plenty of room for everyone in the lounge for film nights around the wood burner, while the open-plan kitchen/diner has everything foodies and their disciples need to create and enjoy memorable feasts created using locally-sourced ingredients. The family bathroom is an inviting sanctuary and stands close to an en-suite double bedroom, a second double bedroom and a separate bunk bedroom. A set of stairs on the first floor leads to an attic bedroom containing three single beds. The cottage’s attractive south-west facing garden is perfect for entertaining, and you can keep an eye out for friendly farmyard animals in the paddock beyond.

Wrentham’s pubs welcome families and four-pawed customers, and dogs are free to roam the unspoilt beach at Covehithe (3 miles). The pretty town of Southwold (4.5 miles) is home to a sand and shingle beach and Victorian pier, and is a fantastic launch pad for walks to neighbouring coastal communities like Walberswick (5.5 miles). To get closer to Suffolk’s wildlife, head to Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve (8 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 triple with 3 single beds, 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bathroom with bath, shower, and WC, plus 1 en-suite WC
  • Gas cooker and hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwaves, toaster, Nespresso machine
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner 
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed garden and patio with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Pub 200 metres
  • Beach 1.5 miles
  • Shop 4 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Please note that due to the age of the cottage, there are steps and changes of level between some of the rooms, some of the doorways are lower than modern doorways, and there are slow, sloping ceilings with reduced head height
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs 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 Mark 2nd November 2024

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Great cottage for a group of us, comfy and cosy with space for children to play and adults to relax. There was an eggy smell to the drains at times. We had some cleaning issues on arrival but these were resolved on the day.

Reviewed by Zeph 9th September 2024

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This is a lovely cottage. Wonderful sunsets, comfy beds, great shower, dog safe garden and a lovely lovely holiday. The accommodation was generous in size and amenities - games to play, comfy seats, comfy clean beds and not far from Southwold. We loved it. Felt relaxed and enjoyed both the property and local amenities and attractions. Very well sitRead moreuated. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 24th August 2024

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Overall the cottage was very charming and well equipped. The Chinese just up the road was lovely and the short drive to Lowestoft was perfect. You are only a couple of minutes drive from a Morrisons and an Aldi too which is helpful. Although the cottage itself was quirky and decorated nicely, on arrival we did not feel that the cottage was particRead moreularly clean. This was disappointing as we were not able to access the property till 4pm so that it could be made ready. A welcome bag had been left with a few snacks which was a nice touch, however we could not find any information or a welcome pack. Eventually we found one under the coffee table which gave very outdated information. For instance it made reference to a cabin with games and TV which is obviously not there anymore. One of the biggest issues we had was the drainage smell coming from the bathroom when the taps were running, it was almost unbearable. We do appreciate that the cottage is old but it really did put a bit of a damper on our experience as every time you wanted a shower you were hit with the awful smell. Apart from this the cottage was big and we did have a nice week however for the money we paid we were disappointed. Hopefully these issues can be rectified in time for the new guests as the cottage itself could be a really nice space. Hide

Reviewed by Jacqueline 18th August 2024

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Cottage is in a good general location but literally on the A12 so VERY noisy. There is no longer a cabin as stated. No bbq facilities. Generally well equipped. No washing line or pegs. Securable garden if have little ones. Beds could be more comfy. But overall a good place.

Reviewed by Gillian 10th August 2024

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The cottage is tastefully decorated and is very homely. The rear of the garden is secure for children to play and the paddocks behind the garden offer a very pleasant view of countryside together with the two goats.

Reviewed by Paul 30th June 2024

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With a bit of attention to cleanliness and maintenance to the gardens our arrival would have been smoother. The property has great potential, despite it being on a main road (A12).

Reviewed by Ryan 1st June 2024

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Reviewed by Mark 20th February 2024

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Reviewed by Carole 19th December 2023

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A lovely cottage, near beaches, pubs, coffee shop and village shop. Cottage held Nine people and two dogs very comfortably

Reviewed by Kay 10th November 2023

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Reviewed by Mary 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Dawn 3rd June 2023

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Second visit and everything was as before. Everybody extremely happy and all said they were happy to return.

Reviewed by Gaynor 1st May 2023

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Reviewed by J 19th April 2023

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There were 8 of us...4 adults, 3 kids and 1 dog and this cottage accommodated us all perfectly. Lovely and cosy to come back to after days out at beach, walks, Southwold town, theme park and zoo. Warm and well set out. Lots of DVD's and games for family fun. Loved the animals at end of garden. Ample parking for both cars. 2 fridges and 1 freezer. ARead morelexa for music. We had a great time. Hide

Reviewed by Gavin 5th April 2023

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Reviewed by Matthew 20th February 2023

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