Guests say
Mycroft in Southwold is a well-regarded holiday cottage, praised for its excellent location and comfort. Guests appreciate its proximity to the beach, town centre, and local amenities, as well as the added convenience of on-site parking. The property offers a cosy atmosphere with home comforts and outdoor seating areas to enjoy. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The property is generally described as clean, with specific praise for its tidy interior. However, there are comments about an unclean oven, toilet, and the need for window cleaning, which slightly detract from the overall cleanliness score.
The location is highly commended for being close to the town centre, beach, and local walks, with the added benefit of quiet surroundings. The convenience of not needing to use a car enhances the appeal of the property's location.
Guests find the property comfortable, passing the 'sofa test' and offering well-furnished living spaces. Some guests mention issues with the bed comfort and dining seating, which suggests room for improvement in this category.
The property is well-equipped, with a smart TV and outdoor seating. However, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as a malfunctioning dishwasher, stiff French doors, and a shower that needs attention, leading to a moderate score.
While guests have mentioned welcome gifts, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of thoughtfulness across all stays. Therefore, it is politely noted that such gifts, while appreciated, may not be guaranteed.
About this property
Located in the centre of popular Southwold in Suffolk, Mycroft is a well-presented holiday which is just perfect for a small family. The property benefits from off-road parking and a courtyard garden and yet is just a few minutes from the beating heart of vibrant Southwold. The open-plan living space is a delight with a comfy seating area providing an attractive focal point to the room. The fully equipped kitchen is well fitted with everything that is needed to rustle up healthy food for the whole family and the elegant dining area is all set up ready for you to enjoy sociable meals together. Should the weather allow it, then there is a barbecue and patio table and chairs in the courtyard ready for you to make the most of any sunshine. After a quick soak in the bath or a refreshing shower, you’re ready to get out and about exploring. Southwold is just a short walk with a good selection of shops and eateries as well as a sandy beach, a lighthouse, a pier and what it’s best known for – its collection of brightly coloured beach huts. Take a scenic walk to the picture-postcard pretty village of Walberswick or a little further along the coast check out the seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. Attractions worth jumping in the car to visit include RSPB Minsmere, Snape Maltings, Framlingham Castle, Sutton Hoo and Africa Alive Zoological Reserve. Take a tour of Adnams Brewery or Shawsgate Vineyard or get into the swing of golf with courses at Southwold, Thorpeness, Beccles and Halesworth. Whatever activities you enjoy doing, you won’t regret booking a holiday at Mycroft.
Southwold is a seaside town situated along the East Suffolk coast within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and resting between Lowestoft and Ipswich. Southwold is known as the home of Adnams Brewery which was established in the town in 1872 and it also has its own lighthouse, a museum and a picturesque pier which has a selection of colourful beach huts and which plays host to the regular Southwold Model Yacht regatta. The town boasts a number of excellent restaurants and eateries with a particular nod to its seaside location so there is always plenty of seafood and fish on the menu. Southwold has some fantastic independent shops, boutiques, galleries and pubs which are great for a browse and to stock up on essentials for your holiday. Just outside Southwold there are a number of great attractions for the whole family including Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, rspb Minsmere and Dunwich Museum as well as scenic towns such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Leiston and Lowestoft to visit.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x single and 1 x truckle bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Central heating.
Electric oven and grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV with FreeView, iPod docking station, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
A travel cot is available on request at time of booking.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Secure front garden, secure rear courtyard, patio furniture, barbecue.
One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: The single bedroom is tight for space so only suitable for children.
Nearby points of interest
- Dunwich Beach
- East Anglia Transport Museum
- Pleasurewood Hills
Reviews (10)
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Jo
Right near the high street and would recommend the Cornwall bakery for croissants in the morning. A couple of minor points which didn't affect us as we didn't eat meals but there are only two chairs and for somewhere that sleeps 4 you can't really eat a meal together. Also bed linen was a bit tight for the bed so kept pinging off. These are really minor and we would love to come back again.
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Tracey
Would highly recommend Mycroft and would certainly stay again. Enjoyed the welcome gifts.
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Susan
Very comfy and well furnished, with plenty of plates, cups etc. However toilet needed a good clean, with bleach etc as bowl stained, which I sorted! Loo brush and holder needs throwing away. As the property has hard water, dishwasher didn't clean, so hand washing needed. May need replacing. Shower needs sorting as too low and couldn't move up handrail.