The rich history of Southwold is celebrated in various heritage sites and museums throughout the area. Holiday lettings can be found near landmarks like the Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum, a museum of nautical artefacts and preservation site of the Alfred Corry lifeboat, and Southwold Museum, a cottage museum with exhibits on local and natural history. The Southwold Railway, a historic railway line relic with artefacts of railway history, and the Grand Henham Steam Rally, a festival of tractors, cars, military vehicles and steam engines with rally racing, are also fun for history buffs.
No matter your interest, you’ll find plenty of fun attractions and points of interest in Southwold. Holiday homes are available near exciting sites like the Southwold Pier, a classic Victorian pier with local food shops and seaside amenities, and Southwold Lighthouse, a picturesque landmark lighthouse with a spiral staircase and panoramic views. The RSPB Minsmere, a coastal nature reserve with woods and wetlands for birdwatching and nature viewing, and the National Trust – Dunwich Heath and Beach, a coastal area with a tea room and shops that’s popular for birdwatching and geocaching, are also popular locations.
The Suffolk Coast is easy to travel by plane, train, bus or car, getting you near Southwold. Southwold is practically an island, however, so it’s only accessible by one road leading in and out near Reydon. Once there, you’ll find that it’s convenient to travel the area with a car or footpaths. You may even be able to walk from your holiday rental to nearby destinations and attractions or venture across the River Blyth by foot ferry to enjoy more sightseeing.
The Suffolk Coast is known for its gastronomic culture and exciting cafes, pubs, tea shops and restaurants throughout the area. In Southwold, you’ll find excellent fish and chips, fresh-baked scones, gourmet sandwiches, lamb shanks, braised steaks, locally raised poultry and homegrown produce in many of the local restaurants and eateries, giving you a taste of the region with beautiful waterfront views. Try out the classic cuisine of Southwold with the many dining options near your holiday rental and discover a new favourite.
Southwold has several family-friendly destinations for fun and learning with the kids. Holiday lettings can be found near locations like the Southwold Maize Maze, a cornfield maze that’s geared toward young children, and the Hen Reedbeds, a nature reserve with beautiful scenery teeming with wildlife to explore. Dunwich Beach, a serene beach with calm waters for water recreation and swimming, and the Benacre National Nature Reserve, a waterfront wildland with scenic views, lagoons, diverse wildlife and beautiful migratory birds, are fun locations for the kids as well.
Yes, our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 590 vacation rentals near Southwold. From 102 cottages to 495 houses, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Southwold for a holiday or a weekend are on Vrbo.
Yes, of course. Vrbo UK has 102 Cottages in Southwold. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Southwold include:
But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other vacation rentals including Chalets and more.
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