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The Old Town Hall

Dunwich, near Saxmundham, Suffolk
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Enticing, Grade II-listed cottage at the heart of the historic, coastal village of Dunwich
  • Combining character features, such as beams and leaded windows, with modern touches
  • Sunny courtyard for outdoor relaxation together after days spent on the sandy beach

Property code: OC-OTH

Exuding charm, this 19th-century property in Dunwich is a great space for families and friends to gather together. Boasting access to the beach, woodland and heath within a mile of your doorstep, rest assured there is plenty to keep you occupied during a stay with a network of picturesque pathways to explore between the three.

The heart of this holiday home is the wide-open kitchen/diner with a fantastic, exposed, brick fireplace filling one wall. Beams sit above the characterful farmhouse-style dining table, while the L-shaped kitchen fittings offer plenty of space to prepare a feast. Two of the three bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, both of which are twins with one benefitting from the use of an en-suite shower room. The living room is a lovely place to relax, located on the first floor and boasting stylish windows and dark exposed beams nodding to the property’s heritage. Three comfortable sofas, a bookshelf and a TV offer entertainment for all to be enjoyed on evenings at your holiday home. Also upstairs is the final bedroom, a delightful double with neutral decor. Finally, the fourth bedroom can be found on the second floor with dual-aspect windows and a vaulted ceiling. At the back of the property, you’ll find a pretty garden area filled with greenery and seating areas where you can make the most of the sunshine.

Less than half a mile away is the Dunwich River which you can wander beside for a tranquil afternoon to get to know the local area. Bird lovers will relish the opportunity to visit RSPB Minsmere (4 miles) to spot rare wildlife above the head and low on the ground in this incredibly diverse area. You could also spend a day in the idyllic seaside location of Southwold (9 miles), where colourful beach huts, a lighthouse and a golden stretch of beach await a day out which is sure to please all guests.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 twins, 2 doubles
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, small freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner
  • TV and DVD player
  • 1 well-behaved dog permitted in the kitchen only
  • Courtyard garden with garden furniture
  • On-street parking
  • Shop 3 miles, pub 50 metres, beach 350 metres
  • Regret no stag or hen parties
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

This property is personally managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gill 26th June 2026

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Reviewed by Anna 18th May 2026

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Another fabulous holiday in the most perfect location and village. House was spotless and as lovely as ever. Perfect for us four and our two older Labradors - thank you :)

Reviewed by Yvonne 10th May 2026

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Very clean and well fitted. Really good location

Reviewed by Andrea 5th January 2026

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Lovely cottage, in a wonderful location. Only downside was the uncomfortable beds, very hard! Having read previous reviews, glad I took a mattress topper just in case! Rest of property comfortable, with a well catered for kitchen.

Reviewed by John 11th December 2025

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The cottage is in a lovely location and the pub nearby was super. The cottage is old and homely. HOWEVER it is tired and neglected. The upstairs bedroom had in excess of 40 dead flies in it and plenty of live ones, plus a lovely collection of ladybirds. The remote controls for the tv etc did not all have batteries in them. Cupboards were full of Read morerandom old stuff including alcohol bottles etc. we contacted Holiday cottages as the cottage should have been decorated for Christmas and was not, albeit the reason behind it was very understandable and a reasonable solution was agreed Hide

Reviewed by Giles 5th November 2025

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Reviewed by Susan 18th August 2025

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Great location, house is unloved and beds are in urgent need or replacing, general air of neglect, cottage is up for sale and it shows. Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. We can confirm that we will discuss this with the owner to ensure the issue you raise are addressed.

Reviewed by Anna 29th June 2025

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Another wonderful week in the gorgeous Old Town Hall. Perfect location, house and sunny, courtyard garden. Thank you :)

Reviewed by Sarah 7th May 2025

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Layout not suitable for 8 ! Cold draughty windows. But location perfect.

Reviewed by Jean 30th April 2025

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A group of friends staying in Dunwich for the weekend and this was the perfect location. The property was very comfortable and very warm - which for an old property was a pleasant surprise. The heating was still needed as mornings / evenings were still a little chilly. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. And Read morewe all agreed that the living room was very cosy in the evenings.. There are steep stairs but there is bedroom (2) / bathroom accommodation on the ground floor so this shouldn't cause a problem. Brilliant outside space as well.. And we all loved the characteristics of such an old house with all the beams and slopping floors... A very unique property and would definitely recommend staying here... Oh, and just across the road from Dunwich beach and a lovely pub a few steps away.. Everything you need... Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 8th April 2025

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A lovely cottage in an absolutely fabulous location. Ideal for walking and exploring. Pub less than 100m from the front door. Would recommend a visit to this area.

Reviewed by David 5th January 2025

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This was a very good value property in a great location with lots of useful local info in the guide book

Reviewed by Laura 24th August 2024

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Ideal location for the beach and lovely walks. Lovely courtyard garden which is quite the suntrap. And lovely views of Dunwich beach from the frost rooms. Be aware of the house and bedroom layout when booking to see if it meets your needs.

Reviewed by Susan 19th August 2024

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Had a lovely time, great location.

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