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Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.

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A sunset over a calm sea with a clear horizon.
A brick house with a white window and a flower box with various plants.
A patio with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by greenery and a small shed.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a mirror on the wall. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds

    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Fireplace

    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Southwold Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Reydon, ENG
  • Place, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Southwold Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Southwold Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Children’s Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1 downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.

Bridget's cottage is a cosy, pet friendly Victorian cottage situated a stone's throw from the marshes and the scenic path along by Buss Creek that leads to North beach and the Pier.

In the Summer the cottage is flooded with light and you can eat outside in the sunny garden from first thing in the morning until the sun disappears. In the Winter you can curl up in front of the cosy wood burning stove.

Opposite this charming cottage there is a village store offering a wide range of fresh produce including artisan bread and meats from a local butcher. Lovers of good food and local beers will find a range of pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance. Situated on Suffolk's Heritage Coast, with endless opportunities for walking, cycling, bird watching and painting, home to RSPBs flagship reserve, Minsmere. You can also explore lovely characterful villages like Walberswick and Dunwich, where you can enjoy the sand dunes, go crabbing and have a picnic or pub lunch by an open fire.

Bridget's Cottage has all you need for a lovely holiday by the sea and is ideal for families, friends and couples to enjoy.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

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 less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

2 well behaved dogs welcome.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the property

Any guests needing to cancel due to Covid 19 will receive a full refund

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8148018
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
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

About the area

Reydon

Located in Reydon, this cottage is near the beach. St Edmund's Church and St Peter's Church, Wenhaston are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Southwold Maize Maze and Henstead Exotic Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Africa Alive!, or check out an event or a game at Crown Meadow. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Reydon, ENG

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Southwold Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southwold Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St Edmund's Church - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southwold Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Darsham Station - 13 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Randolph - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. on 17 Nov 2026 start from £302, 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 Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. located?

This family-friendly Reydon cottage is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of St Edmund's Church and Southwold Museum. Southwold Beach and Southwold Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

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 cottage which had every thing you could need, easy parking on street, handy for shop, excellent communication with host. Note steep stairs!We had a lovely time, thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for staying near Southwold and dog friendly. Lovely local shop across the road.Owners very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottageWell equipped Clean and comfortable Great base for exploring Southwold and the surrounding area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay.Bridget's Cottage is well-appointed and very comfortable.We would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beds very comfortable. No complaints looking at next year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was adorable and is very well located. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very helpful on learning I had recently had a hip replacement- thinking what I might find difficult and describing it in detail for me. But it was all fine. We couldn’t get to the beach on foot in 10 minutes, but it didn’t take much longer ! Having the garden to sit in was a big plus. As was the excellent store across the street. We ate in a lot and I don’t think people usually do this - some kitchen equipment wasn’t clean and didn’t look as though it had been used in a while. And the knives need sharpening
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind and helpful comments. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Some routes to the beach can be a little longer than the path across the marshes but we are pleased you still found that it didn't take long to get there. We are sorry to hear that some kitchen equipment was not clean and will pass this on to our cleaner. She does deeper cleans regularly to try to avoid the things you experienced and we will pass on your comments. Occasionally we have had guests put things away that are not clean but will try to be more vigilant about checking. Very helpful to know about the knives and we will address that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great for me and my dog. Home was well equipped and comfortable. Southwold was just a ten minute walk and really great shop on the corner of the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable cottage. As described, and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely homely place, very well equipped with comfortable beds. Super location: enjoyed being able to walk down to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review. The proximity to the beach is a real plus. We hope to welcome you again to Bridget’s Cottage in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Lovely comfortable modern cottage, thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again sometime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Fantastic house, had everything we needed, clean and cosy. Great location very close to southwold.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great property for a family of four, especially if you have older teenagers as there are separate bedrooms for the kids and a cosy front room with TV. The grocery shop across the road is really great with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, close to Southwold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Very lovely cottage and very friendly hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Ahh, thank you Dietrich, so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to communicate with you too 🙂 Hope to hear from you again sometime. Judy and Ivan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely well appointed cottage

Really enjoyed our stay at Bridgetts Cottage Good location and everything you would need
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks so much Stuart for this great review! Hope to hear from you again soon. All the best Judy and Ivan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely place to stay

A really great property, very well equipped with everything you could need. Also a good location for walking into Southwold.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2021
Thanks so much for this lovely review Bridget. Lovely to have a Bridget staying at the cottage named for my mum Bridget. So glad you liked it and look forward to having you to stay again soon. All the best Judy and Ivan
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bridget's cottage

Lovely stay, gr8 location, pleasant cottage only critisism garden could benefit from some attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Dear Alison, Thank you for your positive comments about the cottage and the location. We have recently taken on a new gardener after a bit of a gap when the previous one left at short notice so that will get the garden looking its best again 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was quaint and comfortable. Plenty of utilities in the kitchen. Beds were comfortable. Lounge cosy. Comms with the hosts were timely and accurate.Cleanliness was ok but kitchen and bathroom could do with a bit more TLC! Good walk to Southwold - about 15/20 mins to the beach. Corner shop is handy. Good choice of local produce. Parking on the street was difficult due to lots of other cars and configurations of the parking. Parking outside the property was limited. And had to park further down the road several times. The only major downside was the way the neighbours dumped their bins outside the property. As it’s a narrow street and cars block access for large vehicles, rubbish collection is confined to the top of the street (certainly for properties at the top of the street and some houses that back onto the side alley that the house uses for access) and as this is the first house a lot bins get deposited outside the entrance. Got to point we had to move bins to get into the house! Not great in the heat and some bins were not moved all week. Not the owners fault but does take the shine of the property. Not sure what they can do about but it is a negative point sadly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review including the positive comments about the cottage. We aim to have a high standard of cleaning and generally get positive comments but we will pass on your observations to the cleaner. You seem to have been unfortunate with the parking as generally guests have not had issues. We hope it did not inconvenience you too much. Regarding the bins, we will communicate with neighbours to ensure that they are not all deposited in front of our property. We will ask our handyman who lives in the road, to monitor this and move bins if necessary. The fact that some were there all week is unusual and we will seek to ensure this does not happen again. Apologies for the inconvenience caused.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little Cottage. Great location

A great weekend was had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Thanks so much Ann. We really appreciate it. So glad you all had a lovely time. Hope to hear from you again soon Ivan and Judy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in convenient location

Easy communication, helpful with a request, a great location with parking, shop opposite, comfy beds, really nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Thanks so much Jane. Really appreciate this fab review! So glad you found the beds comfy and got to use our amazing local shop. Hope to hear from you again soon. All the best Judy and Ivan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and perfect for our stay

The property was just a described, great location for Southwold town and beach. The little store opposite had everything we needed. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thank you Emma for your lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and we look forward to hosting you again sometime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Was a lovely little cottage, location was perfect walking distance from town centre and beachfront. The cottage was the perfect size for our family of 5. Would definately stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southwold welcome

Super little cottage, great location and nice little welcome items. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thank you for the very positive comments about the cottage. We are glad it met your needs and that the welcome pack was useful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
Thanks so much Eileen. We’re so glad you enjoyed your holiday. All the best Judy and Ivan

About the host

Hosted by Judy Cullen-Moore

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Some friends invited us to stay with them in their cottage in Reydon back in 2005. We fell in love with the area and visited as often as possible. We dreamt of having our own place here. When my mum sadly died two years ago we were able to use her legacy to realise our dream. The cottage is named after her. We've enjoyed renovating it, adding our stamp and making it as cosy and homely as possible. It gives us the perfect chance to do what we love best: walking, cycling, sitting by log fires in lovely pubs or settling in for the evening in front of our woodburner with friends and family. We hope you enjoy coming here as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

We love the fact that we can pop to the shop when we need things without having to plan in advance or can send our son when we're cooking and find we're short of something vital. We love eating al-fresco in our secluded and sunny garden. Even though you can't see the sea you know it's not far when you spot the top of the lighthouse from the front bedroom.

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