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Dakings

Halesworth, Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Fabulous bungalow with spacious interiors and open-plan kitchen/diner
  • Secluded patio for dining and drinks alfresco on sunny days
  • Wonderful holiday home tucked away in a tranquil coastal position
Property code: OC-DAK

A breezy property nestled in a leafy residential area of Halesworth on the North East Suffolk coast. Flooded with natural light, this airy oasis is perfect for groups of friends or couples with a dog seeking a relaxing country escape. Sample a crisp local blend as you saunter through the lush landscape of the Valley Farm Vineyards (3 miles), before settling in for an al fresco summer spread in the tranquil courtyard.

This spacious bungalow boasts an inviting coastal-inspired interior with bright neutral tones, light wood textures, and clean lines. Crunch along the gravel pathway then step into the hallway to shrug off outer layers. Venturing into the lounge/diner, sink onto the soft sofa amongst the plump pillows, and tuck into a post-adventure snack as you debrief on the day’s activities. Set the table for an evening feast, top off glasses with a chilled bottle of fizz, and toast to your special occasion. After dinner, dig out a tub of ice cream from the freezer in the shaker kitchen or prepare a special meaty supper for your hungry hound. Enjoy a relaxing rinse in the tiled family bathroom before turning in for the night. Choose from a peaceful king and an adaptable super-king/twin – each styled in calming colours with coordinating soft furnishings. Sip your morning brew on the patio shaded beneath mature trees or gear up for ball-chasing antics on the grassy lawn.

Peruse the deli delights on offer at the bustling Wednesday market in Halesworth (500 metres) then scope out the cosiest coffee nook for an afternoon pick-me-up. Heading coast-side, ascend the spiral staircase of the towering Southwold Lighthouse (10 miles) on a guided tour or scoff a salty fish supper as you amble along the historic Southwold Pier (10 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 super-king-size zip-and-link bed that can be made up as twins on request at the time of booking
  • 1 shower room with a large walk-in shower, heated towel rail and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, radio
  • Smart TV
  • Patio with garden furniture and a large lawn
  • Private parking for 3 cars.
  • Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 9.5 miles
  • This property can be booked alongside another property Church Farm (CFL) that sleeps a further 10 guests. Please contact us for details.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Hunt

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Overall comfort
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Diana 27th April 2026

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Reviewed by Victor 4th March 2026

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A well appointed, clean and roomy residence within an easy walk to the town centre, which has many good eateries and independent shops. The location also makes many of the local popular attractions easily accessible. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Mark 17th January 2026

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Perfect for exploring Halesworth and the surrounding area. Very comfortable, well equipped and spotless. Thank you.

Reviewed by Cheryl 4th October 2025

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Excellent location lovely comfy home with everything you need within a few minutes walk.

Reviewed by Jeff 13th September 2025

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A very nice comfortable cottage in an excellent location.

Reviewed by Anne 30th August 2025

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Halesworth is a great base for exploring East Suffolk and the coast. Sadly the house did not live up to expectations. Dakings felt uncared for. We agree with previous comments about the mattresses and ants. Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback as Read moreit helps us improve our service. Hide

Reviewed by Douglas 19th August 2025

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Good location with many places of interest within easy reach. Sadly, the ant issue reported by a number of previous residents has not been resolved and we had to throw away some food items after the ants got into the packaging. We returned back from a day trip one day to find children playing on the rear lawn, so not entirely sure if this is a sharRead moreed space or not. It is only a short walk to Halesworth's centre which was nice with interesting independent shops, and the local CoOp less than 5 minutes by car. If it were not for the on-going ant problem we would recommend this property. Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. Well investigate this right away to make sure everythings in place for the next guest. Hide

Reviewed by Katie 2nd August 2025

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Agree with previous reviews that the property is in a good, quiet location and represents good value for money. Halesworth is very pretty, as well as being ideally situated to visit Southwold and other places of interest such as Framlingham Castle and Sutton Hoo. The Italian restaurant Cleones, situated within the Angel Hotel a 5 minute walk away, Read moreis excellent. Property could do with some 'TLC' and the ant issue needs addressing. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 20th July 2025

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The cottage is well presented apart from these points: There are no wardrobes and we were disappointed by the quality of the bed bases and mattresses in both bedrooms. The main bedroom was fitted with two single beds that were not linked or fastened together, leaving a gap to fall into and the cheap mattresses provided no support. Adult feet end upRead more dropping out at the feet of the beds. This room would benefit from a better quality king size or super king size bed base with good quality mattress. Items that would be useful in kitchen would include a casserole dish, a salad spinner and a tin opener that actually works. The toilet flush in the bathroom is very hit and miss. Outside table and chairs have seen better days and are misrepresented by the photo in the property details. Thank you for you review which we appreciate and confirm that we have discussed and resolved with the Owner. Hide

Reviewed by Tonia 6th July 2025

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Cottage was very quiet and in a good location. Two key concerns were the unclear directions to the Cottage which is accessed via Roman Way and Holmere Drive. Secondly the extra guests who are Ants especially as this was noted in last entry in Guest Book in April 2025

Reviewed by William 24th May 2025

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Cottage had very strong smell of dogs and carpets looked like they had not been cleaned in a very long time. 2nd bed springs weak and noisy. Cups, plates, frying pan and other equipment left in filthy condition. Had to clean everything before use. Ants in all rooms. Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and all issues raised have Read morebeen discussed with the owner to ensure future guests do not have the same experience. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 11th May 2025

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Not a cottage we would return to. Issues with damp and ants. Good location though. Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you had a bad experience and we appreciate your feedback to improve our service.

Reviewed by David 15th October 2024

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Reviewed by Stephen 7th October 2024

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Really good size property in an excellent location. Just needs a bit of TLC in a few areas.

Reviewed by Anthony 23rd September 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay and this very large cottage in a quiet area. The beds were very comfortable, the TV and WiFi worked very well. The large and sunny garden was very useful and the garden chairs comfortable. There are plenty of things to see and do in the area. Southwold is a great place to visit. The path from the garden to the centre of tRead morehe town is short walk. Hide

Reviewed by Janette 15th September 2024

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Reviewed by R L 8th September 2024

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Reviewed by Vanessa 31st August 2024

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Not prepared to give review for public viewing.

Reviewed by Priscilla 17th August 2024

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Great location and lovely outside space. Spacious accommodation and fully equipped kitchen.

Reviewed by Ann 10th August 2024

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Very well equipped and in a good location for sightseeing

Reviewed by Chris 1st August 2024

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Extremely clean, spacious, stylish, well-equipped and, apart from the sofas, comfortable in a quiet and convenient location. We found the sofas extremely difficult to get onto and off, and only the creative use of a (fortunately) large number of cushions allowed us to sit, albeit in not the most comfortable of positions. (We are in our mid-70s, witRead moreh age-related mobility issues) Hide

Reviewed by David 23rd July 2024

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The cottage was perfect for us . It was very comfortable and well equipped. Great location for walking onto Halesworth and very accessible to the surrounding area.

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