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Sailor's Retreat

Reydon, near Southwold, Suffolk

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets No Dogs
grade 4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • An exceptionally spacious contemporary bungalow in the village of Reydon, close to the charming seaside town of Southwold
  • Most rooms have extra wide doorways and level access, with low-profile thresholds to main entrance and garden
  • Beautifully furnished throughout, with stylish touches of luxury

Property code: OC-SAILR

Perfect for families or a group of friends, this lovely, light-filled holiday home is within 1 mile of pretty Southwold and the magical Suffolk coast. Thoughtful details include extra-wide doorways to most rooms, low-profile thresholds to the outside and showers with a low threshold. Southwold is within a pleasant, 1-mile walk or short drive away and there is also a handy bus stop just 18 metres from your holiday home. The main attractions are within easy reach of the lively town centre, with its fine period houses and colourful fishermen’s cottages. They include the sandy, family-friendly beach, delightful Edwardian pier, with its water clock, and Southwold’s famous working lighthouse. Enjoy a carriage ride through Southwold drawn by two magnificent Shire horses and treat yourself to a fresh-caught fish supper at one of the many cafes and restaurants. A visit to the RSPB’s Nature Reserve at Minsmere (11.6 miles) is a great day out. Nearer to home, explore beautiful Reydon Woods, a 16-hectare nature reserve with ancient, coppiced woodland, famous for its bluebells in the spring.

The entrance door opens to a wide hallway and a wonderful open-plan dining area. This houses a large wooden table and eight stylish and comfortable chairs from where guests can watch the Smart TV. From here, a door leads to an outdoor patio. The open-plan layout continues with a superb contemporary kitchen which features a central island and two bar stools. Decorative pendant lights above the island, a small atrium and pretty leaded light windows make this a light and airy space. The spacious sitting room is also bright and light, with a large wall of bi-folding doors opening onto the garden. There are three large and comfortable sofas and an impressive wood burner, together with a Smart TV. Each of the four bedrooms is beautifully furnished. The splendid master bedroom has a king-size bed and a sumptuous en-suite bathroom, with a bath, low-profile shower cubicle and WC. A second king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom share access to a Jack and Jill double-head shower cubicle, and WC. The fourth bedroom is a twin, with an en-suite low profile, double-head shower room and WC. There is also a separate cloakroom with a WC.

A patio outside the living room has attractive outdoor furniture and overlooks a large, private garden and lawn. A second patio at the side of the bungalow has a table, chairs and a BBQ.

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  • 4 bedrooms - 2 king-size, 2 twin
  • 4 bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom with a hand-held shower over the bath, plus a low-profile, double-head shower cubicle and WC, 2 Jack and Jill shower rooms with a double-head shower cubicle and WC, 1 en-suite low-profile double-head shower room, grab rail and WC, 1 cloakroom with WC
  • Twin electric ovens, grill and combi-microwave, electric hob, warming drawer, wine fridge, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair
  • Wood burner
  • 2 Smart TVs, Xbox, bedrooms and living room are hard-wired for internet access, all bedrooms and kitchen have USB sockets
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Large, level garden to the rear, with a patio and furniture, and a second patio to the side with tables, chairs and a BBQ
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Shop less than 1 mile, pub 0.4 miles, beach 1.5 miles
  • Please be aware that as the owner occasionally brings a pet to the property, it may be unsuitable for guests with allergies
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

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Heidi Brackenbury

This property is personally managed by Heidi.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Debra 26th September 2026

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We have stayed at this property a few times and have always found it to be great and in an excellent location. The property has everything you need to provide a great base for a stay in the area.

Reviewed by Theresa 16th August 2026

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This was a beautiful and very comfortable and well-equipped home for our family holiday. It was particularly good having so much space all on one level, particularly with a toddler. There was plenty of space to park and the gates kept everything secure. Its close to Southwold and its beach, which was perfect for us.

Reviewed by Donna 12th August 2026

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Bungalow is lovely family space and equipment was perfect. We hadn't realised the property was on the main road through village and with windows open in the heat at night traffic was noisy, but only downside.

Reviewed by Kim 2nd August 2026

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A well equipped and modern property. Comfortable and spacious. A mile walk straight into Southwold, which was lovely every morning.

Reviewed by Tracey 2nd July 2026

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Reviewed by Edwina 20th June 2026

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Reviewed by Wendy 17th May 2026

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Reviewed by Laura 6th December 2025

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It was extremely disappointing to arrive to a freezing cold house when the booking had been confirmed for several months. November/December is obviously a cold time of year and so we would have expected the heating to be working. The engineer who came out said that the house had been empty for a while and the boiler was known to trip out. The boileRead morer should therefore have been checked prior to our arrival to ensure it was in working order. We had two infants in our party so the cold temperature to which we arrived was simply unacceptable. Added to this, our booking was for a surprise birthday trip and so the coldness on arrival put rather a damper on the welcome celebration. Aside from this the house was well equipped and generally clean. Once the boiler was fixed the property was warm. Shame there was no recycling at the property. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 25th October 2025

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Just home from a week in this amazing property. It was just perfect for us, our children and their partners and our 2 granddaughters. We loved Southwold too. We will definitely be booking again for 2026.

Reviewed by Peter 15th September 2025

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Reviewed by Debra 30th August 2025

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Another great stay at Sailors Retreat. It has everything you need plus a great location. We will definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Brian 3rd August 2025

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This is a really comfortable, roomy and well designed house, which is ideal for exploring Southwold and the surrounding area. Although it's just outside Southwold, it only takes 5 minutes by car to get to the town and seafront. It has an enclosed garden, which is safe for young children and a great place to enjoy a barbecue.

Reviewed by Elaine 14th June 2025

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Sailors retreat is situated in Reydon a 20 minute walk to the coast and Southwold. Great bungalow property , four en-suite rooms, ideal back garden for children, ie all grass. Well kitted out in the kitchen, everything you would need.

Reviewed by Colin 31st May 2025

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Reviewed by Peter 10th May 2025

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Sailors Retreat is a beautiful property and nicely situated on the edge of Southwold, we enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend for anyone thinking of booking this property.

Reviewed by Sarah 27th February 2025

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We had a really lovely stay here. Property was perfect for all ages, in particular for my mother with mobility issues. Very easy for her to get around and lots of space for our whole family. We thought it was of a very high standard and extremely comfortable, clean and cosy.

Reviewed by Nigel 28th January 2025

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Sailors Retreat is a beautiful place to stay. The four double bedrooms are all very comfortable. The living space is more than adequate for 8 people. Often you feel a property would be more suited to less guests but there is plenty of room for 8 adults here! Off road parking for three SUVs was a breeze. Location wise, you are a twenty minute walRead morek from the heart of Southwold and its shops, pubs and restaurants. Closer to home and just a 5 minute walk is the Randolph Hotel, a very nice pub and restaurant that offers all the usual Adnams fare and great place to spend an evening. Hide

Reviewed by Jeremy 2nd January 2025

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Beautiful decor, high spec kitchen & plenty of room. Great location & fully equipped. Unfortunately, there was an issue with smell from drains in en-suite bathrooms & cleanliness of shower heads. However, I would recommend this property to anyone if those issues are addressed.

Reviewed by Robin 3rd November 2024

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The property is perfect for a family holiday with a range of ages as it is all on one level. All bedrooms have their own bathrooms and there is a great living room space plus large kitchen diner space. Lovely garden if you stay in spring or summer. Easy walk into southwold and lots of places of interest within 30 minutes drive.

Reviewed by Claire 14th October 2024

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A gorgeous house that we all wanted to live in permanently!!! Absolutely perfect for 7 adults. The large lounge had ample sofas, the kitchen dining area was very modern and had everything we needed. Everyone said the beds were comfortable and we all slept well. The garden is lovely, though we didnt use it due to cold wet weather in October. SecRead moreure parking on the ample driveway was welcomed, especially as there was road works outside the property ( no noise from this though). The house is about a mile from the centre of Southwold and an easy walk, as is the beach. Super location. Very quiet at night. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at Sailors retreat. A couple of suggestions would be to have a couple of dishwasher tablets provided. Also to sort out the smell from the Jack and Jill bathroom. We tried all sorts of things to combat the smell but think there may be a drainage issue. These were minor issues. This is the most stunning place Ive stayed in and Ive stayed in many holiday lets! Hide

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Big Domain is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.