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"Our second visit to High Ground which says everything."
The only thing I would change with this property which would involve a little expenditure is to put a toilet upstairs.
Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Mar 2025
"Very well equipped, warm and comfortable."
Ideally would prefer an upstairs
loo/bathroom but not a major problem. Nicely decorated for Christmas and gift of wine and biscuits much appreciated.
Good location for Southwold and surrounding areas. We didn't use the outside garden area which would be great for the summer.
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Dec 2024
"A great property situated in a quiet location and just a short walk from the delights of Southwold."
The off street parking is at the rear of the property and easily accessed. It has a spacious dog friendly garden. It has a well equipped kitchen but If the owner is restocking the kitchen we would have found a second larger frying pan, a medium saucepan, a greater variety of cooking knives and a knife sharpener useful.
We would recommend this property and hope to return.
Reviewed by Nigel4.7★Nov 2024
"We loved staying at High Ground Cottage."
It is very spacious with a large secure garden and private parking. It is a good location for easy access for walking to Southwold and Walberswick and driving to other interesting places such as Dunwich, Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings. The only slight downside is there is no upstairs toilet. Although it wasn't an issue for us it is advertised as having a wood burning stove but doesn't have one. Overall we had a lovely time and would certainly go back again.
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Oct 2024
"A lovely property-very home like."
We felt relaxed and at ease immediately and enjoyed our family holiday.
Reviewed by Jared4.1★Aug 2024
"In summary a fantastic cottage in a great location."
The cottage had everything needed for a holiday and we all enjoyed the gardeb especially playing hide and seek.
We love Southwold and the surrounding areas, so enjoyed the locality of the cittage to Southwold with a short 1 mile walk into town and the pier. Some other great walks or bike rides to Walbersiwck via local paths. Crabbing was brilliant on the harbour. All Adnams pubs are great with freindly staff. We also visited Becckes for the skate park and outside pool (Lido). If you want proper coffee a 30min drive to Etude Coffee at Th Silo, NR35 2RU, to get your beans is a must! (this coming from a speciliaty coffee roaster Distinguished Roasts Ltd).
Reviewed by Matthew4.7★Aug 2024
"We had a wonderful stay."
We will definitely be back. The house was perfect,
Just needed a flush in cistern on main bathroom loo, as you had to pump the handle multiple times to allow water flow in toilet pan, hubby a plumber and said would only cost £15 in plumbing parts, he didn't have any tools with him otherwise he would have done it!) Other than that, amazing. Lovely well equipped kitchen, we made pulled pork cooked in Adnams cider in the slow cooker when we came back from the beach!
We loved everything about it. Thank you
Ps. You can publish my comments, just take out the bit about the loo as that's not a problem or complaint, just a bit of DIY!
Reviewed by Beverley5.0★May 2024
"Fabulous house!"
!! So well equipped with everything you need. Clean and homely. Fab weather was a bonus . Beds comfortable , bath fab!!! Gardens beautiful.
Welcome wine and biscuits.
We were all ages , all girls and granny too . Would definitely return .
We are very pleased to hear you had a comfortable break at highground !
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2024
"The house is a lovely place that has a well equipped kitchen."
Sadly the garden is not fully enclosed so our dog couldn't enjoy the space unless she was on a lead. The enclosed garden was the main reason I booked the property.
We appreciate that it is a dog friendly house but the lounge did smell strongly of dogs and even more so when it was warm.
We contacted Sykes whilst we were away to inform them about the garden and another matter via their WhatsApp messaging service but got an automated response directing us to another way of contact them which doesn't seem to exist.
Thanks for the feedback. Regarding enclosed garden — was it by the front wall and gate ? We have since filled in the gaps to a height of 2 ft . The garden now is very secure for dogs . We will note the dog smell comment and are having the carpets professionally cleaned . A difficult balance as we wish to encourage dog owners to stay but with two back to back dog owners stays in wetter conditions this may have contributed . We are glad you enjoyed the brand new kitchen and appliances and hope you had some great experiences in the area
Property Owner
Reviewed by Caroline3.8★Apr 2024
"We had an absolutely lovely week here."
The house is spacious, cozy, had secure parking and provided everything we needed. The gardens are vast - more so than we’d anticipated; our dog was in her element the entire time! Overall a perfect place to spend time in and to return to each evening.
Some small attention to general maintenance / cleaning was needed, but giving that we were staying at the end of the holiday season that wasn’t really a surprise to us. A big thank you to the owners for a wonderful experience and for the generous treats on arrival. We’d gladly stay again.
Reviewed by Leon4.4★Sep 2023
"Lovely house."
We spent 4 days here. The property has a lovely feel to it. Situated in a beautiful part of Suffolk. Beach & local shops within walking distance too.
Perfect.
Thank you for the feedback and we are glad you had a lovely stay in suffolk !
Property Owner
Reviewed by Tina5.0★Aug 2023
"The kitchen needs a deep clean as the cupboard doors and handles are all sticky and tacky to touch."
The garden is lovely and dog safe however the grass needs cutting and there is a broken paving slab near the BBQ. We had to clean the BBQ before we used it as it was dirty. We cleaned it after we used it ready for the next visitor. Otherwise, a lovely quirky cottage with very comfortable beds, lovely towels and decor.
Thank you for the feedback . We will review cleaning procedures to improve kitchen cleanliness . The grass is cut every two weeks but I think was missed the week you stayed due to illness of gardener . . I hope you had a great week exploring the area and glad you enjoyed the big garden
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Property Owner
Reviewed by David3.4★Jul 2023
"Just a few points please."
On arrival when tired and lugging a heavy case I really did nearly trip over the broken decking to the side of the property when gaining entry, not a good start. I would definitely get it fixed before someone sues you. Also the BBQ and fire pit had been used and not cleaned by a previous user, not a problem for me as we did not use it, but someone else would complain.
Reviewed by John4.4★Jun 2023
"Had the best weekend here at High Ground, such a beautiful cottage."
Good distance to Southwold and very relaxing. Kids had the best time playing in the garden and exploring the house. Has everything you need for a perfect stay. Thank you for having us.
P.S. The paving out the front is amazing :)
The Tappin FamilyJun 2023
"Cottage was lovely and we would go again."
Only criticism is that in some places attention to detail with dusting and cobwebs should have been better.
Reviewed by Steve4.7★May 2023
"We had a fantastic weeks stay in this lovely house, will definitely be coming again."
The wine & biscuits were a very nice touch, thanks very much.
Steve & Anita SmithMay 2023
"Stayed for 2 nights with our friends who are here for a week."
What a beautiful place & everything has been catered for. Wine + biscuits - Thank you.
Mr & Mrs WyattMay 2023
"A lovely property in a quiet peaceful area, comfortable and well equipped."
A very welcome box of wine awaiting us on arrival and clear instructions about the property facilities.
A super spot to visit attractions in the area. Our first visit to Suffolk, and will not be our last. Thank you
Thank you for your review and hope you had an enjoyable break in suffolk
Property Owner
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Apr 2023
"A real home from home."
High Ground has everything you could need and is perfectly located for a day out in Southwold.
Looking to book again in the summer as a great base. Local pub (Five Bells) served a lovely meal and staff and locals made us very welcome.
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Apr 2023
"A very enjoyable short break near the sea."
Thank you for the wine and biscuits.
Sior Ap Meurig, Joy Ac Angharad MairApr 2023
"Lovely house and a lovely stay."
Very close to some family, so perfect location for us.
AnonymousMar 2023
"We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay at High Ground."
The accommodation is very comfortable indeed and we were able to relax completely, which was great. It proved to be ideal for our needs and location wise it was perfect.
This property is part of the Best of Suffolk collection.
Best of Suffolk is an award-winning, local holiday cottage lettings agency, bringing the experience of a boutique hotel to self-catering cottages in Suffolk.
Summary
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Wrap-around enclosed garden with lawn, furniture and shrubs
One well behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 1.1 miles
Note: Dogs are only allowed on the ground-floor and are not to be let on the furniture or left unattended, and if you wish to bring a dog, it must be mentioned at the time of booking
The property
Southwold 1.3 miles.
Settled into the rural village of Reydon, near Southwold, Suffolk, High Ground is the perfect holiday home for a family looking to explore the countryside and coast of Suffolk.
Park off road and unpack with ease, taking a moment to relax after your journey in the sitting room, basking in the glow of a electric fire, and from here French doors open up onto the garden, an excellent space for alfresco dining or reading in the sunshine, with a decking area, mature trees and lawn.
Cook up a storm in the contemporary kitchen before enjoying it the light and airy dining room as the utility takes care of all of your muddy clothes.
As the evening wears on, freshen up in the ground-floor bathroom before settling down for the night in one of the three bedrooms, a double, twin and single, all with white décor.
Reydon is a lovely countryside location close to the coast of Suffolk, with countryside walks and easy access to fantastic attractions including Southwold Maize Maze and Benacre National Nature Reserve.
A short distance from the property you will find the bustling seaside town of Southwold where independent shops can be found in abundance and a variety of tasty eateries encourage you to dine out and enjoy a glass of your favourite beverage in the sunshine.
The Denes beach is a location you must visit, extensive, sandy and perfect for picnics, walks and watersports.
Explore the seaside of Suffolk with a stay at High Ground.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.
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Where you’ll be staying
REYDON
Southwold 1 mile.
The village of Reydon is adjoined to Southwold, one of north Suffolk's most beautiful and popular seaside towns. The market town of Southwold is known for its iconic whitewashed working lighthouse, restored pier, brightly coloured beach huts and the harbour where you can purchase freshly caught fish for your tea. The areas surrounding Reydon and Southwold offer many places to visit, whilst walkers, cyclists, and bird watchers can enjoy the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coastline with unspoilt heath lands and nature reserves including RSPB Minsmere. The nearby fashionable seaside town of Aldeburgh offers independent shops and galleries and along the seafront is Moot Hall, home to its museum and The Scallop, an interlocking sculpture dedicated to Benjamin Britten. Two miles from Aldeburgh is Thorpeness where you can spend a day boating on the magical Century Meare with its Peter Pan themed islands. Both the cities of Ipswich and Norwich are within easy driving distance.
Important Information
Note: Dogs are only allowed on the ground-floor and are not to be let on the furniture or left unattended.
This property offers the following short breaks:
Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas
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