Mill Villa: stunning 4 bed retreat 5 mins from Pakefield’s beautiful sandy beach

Photo gallery for Mill Villa: stunning 4 bed retreat 5 mins from Pakefield’s beautiful sandy beach

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by white chairs. A kitchen with a microwave and utensils is visible in the background.
A corner seating area with a dark blue cushioned sofa, a glass-top table, and matching ottomans.
A well-maintained backyard with a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate, surrounded by a wooden fence and a grassy lawn.
A building with a large window displaying various artworks and a sign reading "FERINI ART GALLERY".
A neatly made bed with a white comforter and several pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a fluffy rug.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Lowestoft, England
  • Place, beach near Pakefield
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Seagull Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Aqua Room

1 King Bed

Ochre Room

2 Single Beds

Rose Room

1 Double Bed

Teal Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

En suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Lowestoft

Located in Lowestoft, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. The Seagull Theatre and The Marina Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Africa Alive! and Lowestoft Maritime Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum and Henstead Exotic Gardens. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Map
Lowestoft, England

What's nearby

  • beach near Pakefield - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Seagull Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Southwold Beach - 20 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Oulton Broad South Station - 7 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plough & Sail - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Oddfellows - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mill Villa: stunning 4 bed retreat 5 mins from Pakefield’s beautiful sandy beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Mill Villa: stunning 4 bed retreat 5 mins from Pakefield’s beautiful sandy beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mill Villa: stunning 4 bed retreat 5 mins from Pakefield’s beautiful sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mill Villa: stunning 4 bed retreat 5 mins from Pakefield’s beautiful sandy beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mill Villa: stunning 4 bed retreat 5 mins from Pakefield’s beautiful sandy beach located?

This family-friendly Lowestoft cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of The Seagull Theatre and South Beach. Lowestoft Maritime Museum and Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house especially the kitchen. Very clean on arrival. Great stay. Nice local pubs by the sea and great local walks. Ideal base for exploring Norfolk and Suffolk
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thank you Emma for taking the time to leave this great review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you will return . Warm regards Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the property was perfect for 6 adults and 1 dog especially having a large kitchen and good size garden meant it was great for all of us to be together socially in the evenings.The floors were a bit dusty but overall the property was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this lovely review, Elaine — really pleased Mill Villa worked so well for your group and the dog, and that the kitchen and garden gave you the space to be together in the evenings. Thank you also for flagging the floors — I've noted this and I'm addressing it with our cleaning team directly. Hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was close to all amenities and garden was lovely and secure for the dog. The lovely big kitchen was fabulous as we could all sit down together and have meals and the tiled floor was wonderfully cool for the dog.It met all our needs especially the games room for the teenagers.Was a lovely period house where all our family could meet up and holiday together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thank you Fiona for leaving this wonderful review. So glad Mill Villa suited your needs so well, we have tried to accommodate 8 people in all the communal areas and the kitchen and games room have been very popular with guests. You are very welcome anytime. Warm regards Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely week away with the kids and dog at Mill Villa. It was perfectly placed for evening walks with the dog on the beach and for day trips out to nearby locations. Sarah was amazing with her recommendations for places to visit and her general communication. Definitely recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review Grant. So glad you liked the recommendations there is certainly a lot to do in the area. Hope to host you again. Warm regards Sarah
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home and clean and the host was always responsive and helpful if needed to know anything
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2026
Many thanks for your review Scott. So glad you enjoyed the house. Hope to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication with the host
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2026
Thank you Steph. It was a pleasure to host you all. Hope to host you again. Warm regards Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was gret lots of pans plates cutlery and utensils but no spatula for fried eggs so i bought one for the kitchen lolExcellent pet friendly place with welcome gifts
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room downstairs, all bedrooms well furnished and quality linen. Location was good for walking to the beach and local pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thanks so much, Nicola! It was a real pleasure hosting you — so glad you enjoyed your stay in Pakefield. It’s always lovely when guests appreciate the house and area as much as we do. You were such a thoughtful and respectful guest and would be welcome back to Mill Villa anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Ideal house for family birthday. Plenty of room with added bonus on games room. Kitchen very well equipped. Pet friendly with lovely enclosed garden. Host Sarah easy to contact and very pleasant, slight problem with boiler but she responded very quickly and got it sorted. House well positioned for walks to the beach and local bars/restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All necessary information sent before our stay. Lovely cottage which was spacious and clean.Great position for the beaches and visiting other towns.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Lovely house in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review Lindsay! We're thrilled you loved Mill Villa and found the location ideal for your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards Sarah
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely house, good communication. We all had a lovely time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family holiday home

Lovely spacious & clean house. The house had everything we needed for a great week away. Brilliant hosts & fantastic communication. We had a great stay at Mill Villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thank you for this great review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the house and your stay. Hope to host you again. Warm regards Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location.

Such a pretty house with great facilities and outdoor seating. Good location to get to the beach, to get into town and not too far from pleasure beach/ pleasurewood hills. We all had a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2024
So glad you had a lovely time and were able to take advantage of what the location has to offer. Thank you for your kind review and for booking Mill Villa. Really hope to host you again sometime. Warm regards Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for short get away

Lovely comfortable house, 5 mins to beach and pub. 20 mins from Southwold and a great spot for a weekend away with friends or family. The games room was popular and the Host was really helpful. Very happy to recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful !

A really lovely house, home from home with all the mod cons you could ask for.The location was perfect for a stroll along the beach on Boxing day - could not have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you Tina for your great review! I'm so glad you felt at home at Mill Villa especially at such a special time of year. You have been lovely guests i do hope you return one day. Warm regards Sarah
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Been to the area many times on holiday, usually caravans but decided to stay in a house instead. Great location and lovely walk along the coast a 5 min walk away. Lovely dog friendly pubs walking distance. House lovely, with everything you need. Would go back. Host was very accomodating and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2025
Thanks so much, Hannah! Really glad you enjoyed the stay – sounds like you had a lovely time with the walks and local pubs. Great to hear the house had everything you needed too. It was a pleasure having you, and you’re welcome back anytime 😊 Warm regards, Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

Great house and ideal space for 5 adults and a two year old - games room a bonus in the evenings
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a brilliant New Year break at Mill Villa. Its location is perfect if you love a quick walk to the beach. Food shops are within a few minutes walk, which was perfect for us. Some really good pubs within walking distance too. The house itself was great, really comfy beds, two great reception rooms one with a darts board and pool table, which were great fun. Great size kitchen, which was perfect for a good dance on NYE. One of the shower rooms is downstairs and the shower is quite small, it didn’t bother us in the least.The Welcome Pack from Sarah was very generous and very much appreciated. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Holiday House

Lovely big and roomy older house. Three showers/bathrooms was a bonus, as was the big kitchen diner - a real family space. Verywell equipped too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thank you Lorna for your review 😊. I'm so glad you liked the house and hope to host you again. Warm regards Sarah
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house with games room

Bedrooms all good size.Comfortable furniture in lounge with good TV service. Big kitchen with good range of utensils. Could do with more crockery. Good location near shops and takeaways.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2025
Thank you Ruth for your kind review and very helpful constructive feedback of improvement to make, all of which has since implemented Your communication has been great and would love to host you again. Warm regards Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 night break

The house was a great size for the six of us. We enjoyed eating together at the table in the lovely big kitchen. The games room was used in the evening and we all (including our dogs) loved our daily long walks along the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family birthday weekend

The property was very easy to find, the whole house was well appointed but I was especially impressed with the ‘farmhouse’ kitchen. The games room was a big hit with everyone. The bedrooms were all a great size with comfortable beds. The beach - an easy walk away- was perfect as the nearest bit is dog friendly (year round). Overall, it was an ideal place for our family break away, we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words Melanie 😊 I’m really glad you all had a great stay. You’d be very welcome back any time! Warm regards, Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michelle

We all had a fantastic time' great house and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MillVilla

We had a great stay at Mill Villa Plenty of room for large families with comfortable seating for all. The games room was a big hit with both young and old which helped on rainy days
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2025
Thank you Natalie for your kind review. Really glad you and your family enjoyed Mill Villa, especially bringing in the new year there. Hope to host you again. Warm regards Sarah
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