Guests say
Marram House is a well-loved, spacious property in Southwold, ideal for large family gatherings and praised for its excellent location near the beach and town. Guests appreciate the property's homely feel, ample social spaces, and garden. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many repeat visitors.
Guests generally find Marram House to be comfortable, though some have reported it could benefit from a deeper clean and attention to detail, such as dust and cleanliness in the kitchen. The presence of previous guests' belongings suggests room for improvement in cleaning protocols.
The location of Marram House is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, shops, and local attractions, making it an ideal spot for families and visitors looking to explore Southwold.
The property is consistently described as spacious and comfortable, particularly for large groups. The bedrooms and social areas are appreciated, though some guests suggest the sofas and conservatory could be updated for enhanced comfort.
While the property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, some guests mention that certain facilities like the dishwasher and aga could be improved. The garden is a highlight, but the overall maintenance of the house and kitchenware could be better.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness of the property in terms of these gestures.
About this property
Marram House is a large detached property situated along Pier Avenue in Southwold. It has a large rear garden with views across the marshes. Popular amongst families, the beach and shops are very close by.
For larger families seeking a comfortable holiday base in Southwold, Marram house is the perfect choice. Just steps from the town centre and famous sea front and pier, it is well equipped for all ages and benefits from a large, completely enclosed back garden.
Size: Sleeps up to 13, 6 bedrooms
Nearest beach: Less than 1 mile
Nearest amenities: Less than 1 mile
Pets: 2 dogs allowed.
Short breaks: Short breaks available at this property
Smoking:
Smoking: Not allowed at this property
Rooms: Sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility room/playroom, cloakroom, 6 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 shower rooms
Beds: 1 king, 2 doubles, 7 singles, cot
Luxuries: TV, DVD, music centre
General: Warm air heating and electric fires. Please note that there are stand alone electric heaters in the top floor bedrooms available during the colder months.
Utilities: Electric cooker and hob, Aga, fridge freezer, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer
Standard: Kettle, toaster, iron
Other: Linen and towels included, WiFi available, books games and toys provided
Outdoors: Large split-level rear garden with lawned area, barbecue, terrace with furniture, steps to patio area. Fully enclosed
Parking: Driveway parking for one car; street parking for additional vehicles
You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.
Nearby points of interest
- Dunwich Beach
- East Anglia Transport Museum
- Pleasurewood Hills
Reviews (34)
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Mr Corcoran
We really enjoyed our week at Marram House with ample space a family gathering. Conveniently close to the beach and the town centre. There is ample parking in the autumn. If there was a downside, the decor is beginning to become a bit tired which could easily be remedied.
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Mrs Thomas
Potentially a great place to stay. Maintenance issues currently are a disappointment.
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Mrs Adkins
Superb property and we ate outdoors most of the time. Ideally situated for both beach and town. Parking was occasionally difficult but parking in the driveway of Marram House meant allowed meant that one family member could park across the drive.