Guests say
Mycroft, Southwold, is a well-regarded cottage praised for its excellent location and comfort. Guests appreciate its proximity to the beach, town centre, and local walks, as well as the 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 isolated complaints about the oven's cleanliness, a stained toilet bowl, and a loo brush needing replacement, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is highly rated due to its quiet setting, proximity to shops, eateries, and the beach, as well as the benefit of not needing to use a car. It is considered one of the property's strongest features.
Guests find the property comfortable, passing the 'sofa test' and offering a pleasant front and back seating area. However, some guests noted the dining table and easy chairs were not very comfortable, and one guest mentioned the bed was not to their preference.
Facilities like the smart TV and undercover parking are appreciated, but there are several maintenance issues mentioned, such as a non-functioning dishwasher, stiff French doors, and a shower that needs attention. These issues suggest room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
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 (9)
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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.
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Jane
Didnât use car all week. Great local walks. Very comfortable and well equipped Good to have seating outside front and back. Front sunny in morning. Rear in afternoon. Spare toilet rolls would be good and kitchen roll - or alert guests to bring them. Spot light not working in kitchen and French doors v stiff -need attention.