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

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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 neatly made bed with a white comforter and several pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a fluffy rug.
A building with a large window displaying various artworks and a sign reading "FERINI ART GALLERY".
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near the beach, this 4-bedroom cottage accommodates 8 guests and features 3 bathrooms. Families can enjoy kayaking, birdwatching, and game walks nearby. The property includes a patio for outdoor relaxation and access to nearby golf. It is pet-friendly and close to South Beach and the East Anglia Transport Museum.

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.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • 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

Where you'll sleep

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

About this property

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

The stunning Mill Villa is just a short walk from the wide, sandy beach in Pakefield near Lowestoft.

Elegantly furnished and decorated, this charming escape is the ideal getaway for discerning travellers. Mill Villa sleeps eight in super comfortable beds and offers numerous spaces for guests to relax and unwind. This house has a large, beautifully fitted kitchen/dining room, a cosy sitting room, a games room, four large bedrooms and a gorgeous lawned garden where you can soak up the sun all day long.

The area itself is full of beautiful beaches, many of which are award winning, so coast lovers really will be spoilt for choice. Lowestoft offers a bustling atmosphere and a range of places where you can eat, drink and shop. Venturing a little further, you will discover lots to see and do. Close by lies the unspoilt and sought-after resort of Southwold, with its pier and much-photographed beach huts; or for a change of pace, enjoy all the fun of the fair or walk along the Golden Mile at Great Yarmouth, which boasts traditional seaside attractions too numerous to mention.

Families should make time for a trip to Pleasurewood Hills, the only theme park in East Anglia, and those looking for a quieter time will find the Norfolk Broads National Park a great choice, the southern gateway of which lies in Oulton Broad, just a short drive away.

Shoppers should head to the medieval city of Norwich, which was voted one of the top ten shopping locations in the UK. Here you will also find a splendid Norman castle and a host of museums and galleries, all of which make this city a great day out, reached either by car or the nearby railway line.

Add in lots of great walks, cycle routes and wildlife watching opportunities and you will see why this area remains so popular. After a day out exploring and having worked up a great appetite, you will be delighted to find that there are not only lots of great places to eat close to Kirkley Cliff, but lots of delivery options for when you are too tired to cook or venture out. All in all, a perfect location.

Beach 7 min walk. Supermarket, pub and takeaway restaurants 1-2 minutes walk.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

We would be very grateful if you could gather used towels and leave them in a pile on the kitchen floor

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please keep dogs downstairs. There are stair gates to facilitate this.

No hen or stag parties

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11452574
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 hiking and horse riding nearby.
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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
  • Pleasurewood Hills - 12 min drive - 8.1 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 does it cost to stay at Mill Villa: stunning 4 bed retreat 5 mins from Pakefield’s beautiful sandy beach?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mill Villa: stunning 4 bed retreat 5 mins from Pakefield’s beautiful sandy beach on 20 Nov 2026 start from £510, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

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
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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
A really hard review to write, so many good things about our stay but also some negative that let the place down. It is good value for moneyPro - garden space and seating is lovely, with a large space for our dog - good parking to the rear - lots of space inside with a beautiful kitchen - games room is fun - lots of seating throughout - comfy beds and good bedding - great communication from the host throughout our stay Cons - some windows don’t open and one even broke on our stay, meaning we couldnt shut our bedroom window. Host fixed within a few days though. - every curtain is broken or don’t fit the windows, It was a problem in bedrooms to keep light out - toilet seat in En-suite was broken on arrival but host had it fixed in a few days- cobwebs in multiple rooms and floors not cleaned properly - living room STUNK of cigarettes, cleaners had not done anything to fix it so had to use a lot of air fresheners. My partner is pregnant so could not stand the smell. It was quite disgusting and probably the worst part of the stay. Annoying to be charged extra money for a pet due to cleaning when I’m having to deal with this. - there was also cigarette ash all over the decking outside which has not been cleaned- every room is very tired, whether it’s small things like broken skirting boards, flaky paint, broken skirts etc…I can over look this but it makes the house very tired and in need of some tlc - bbq handle is broken and previous guests hadn’t cleaned it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Dear Gary, Thank you for your review which I take very seriously. On the positive side, I am pleased you found the parking, garden space, games room, kitchen, seating and bedding in good order and that you felt Mill Villa was good value for money and dog friendly. With regards to the other points you raise, I have listed then below together with my responses. Windows The bedroom window was fixed within 24 hours and I appreciate you drawing this to my attention during your stay. Curtains I agree with you that the curtains needed attention. I was not aware of this during your stay. The curtains have been replaced today. Toilet seat The main bedroom toilet seat was replaced within 48 hours. Again, I appreciate you drawing this to my attention during your stay. Cigarette smell and overall standard of cleaning I agree with your comments, and I think that this is unacceptable. I am reviewing the cleaning arrangements as a matter of priority. I am genuinely sorry that you and your partner had this experience. Outside area and general ‘tired’ condition The next main property refresh (including decorating, skirting boards, various stain removals) is scheduled for October 2026 as this is carried out on a 3 yearly basis. Clearly this has been unfortunate timing. I appreciate this was a difficult review for you to write. Although it has been a difficult review to read, it has been helpful and a chance for me to rectify the relevant areas. As a gesture of good will, I will refund the dog fee. I hope you would consider returning next summer to enjoy Mill Villa at ‘its best.’ Warm regards, Sarah Mill Villa Host.
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.

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Jackson

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Mill Villa was my great grandparents house which I inherited from my mother. It has been a huge part of my family's history and I have always loved sharing it with other people.

Why they chose this property

Pakefield is a lovely community south of lowestoft and like many villages has a beautiful church, which is on the cliff and many lovely pubs. The beach at Pakefield is much quieter than the busy lowestoft beach with its pier and kiosks but I love its peacefulness and watching the fishermen and the dogs out for their walks.

What makes this property unique

Mill Villa has always been a place that has bought people together and has a rich history a summary of which can be found in the Guest Book. It has so many spaces to chill on your own or come together with others from the reading chair on the upstairs landing to the games room downstairs. And a real feature is the stunning kitchen with its beautiful soft tones and magnificent mantle which is a nod to its Victorian heritage.

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