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Fern Cottage - Walberswick

Walberswick, near Southwold, Suffolk

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Large, stylish home in the heart of the idyllic coastal village of Walberswick
  • Offers chic open-plan living that’s perfect for family gatherings or get-togethers with friends
  • Host group dinners in front of the warming wood burner in the spacious dining area

Property code: OC-HWFERN

Get all of your loved ones together at this beautiful home on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. It’s the ideal accommodation option for large families or groups of friends who want to enjoy quality time on the pretty beach or take some great walks over the health to Southwold (1.5 miles). Sitting in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Walberswick Beach (0.5 miles) is completely unspoiled and backed by a nature reserve and the RSPB’s Dingle Marshes – so it’s easy to surround yourself with nature. Alternatively, head to the harbour (0.5 miles) and take a trip across the River Blyth on the charming Southwold to Walberswick Ferry. This rowing boat crossing has been in service since 1236. Once in Southwold, you can take a tour of the lighthouse (1.5 miles), visit the only museum in the UK dedicated entirely to amber (1.5 miles), and check out the restaurants, cafes and shops on the pier (2 miles). Further afield, head to Lowestoft (18.5 miles) to wander around the Scores – the town’s steep atmospheric lanes that descend to the sea, or head to the Lowestoft Maritime Museum to browse the recreated workshop of the hovercraft inventor Christopher Cockerell.

Step inside this stylish and spacious holiday home and you’ll find a welcoming porch with plenty of room to kick off your shoes and hang up your coat. The cheerful hallway has a handy under-stair cloakroom with a WC. The hallway leads you through to a wonderfully laid-out open-plan ground floor with plenty of room for socialising with your loved ones. This space consists of a kitchen, dining area and sitting room, which together create a spacious and bright living area which benefits from plenty of natural light from the room’s large bay window. Cook up a storm in the quaint kitchen area and serve up a dinner to remember in the stylish dining area. There’s plenty of room for everyone around the large table in front of the wood burner. After dinner, go through the double folding doors into the sitting room, slip onto a sofa and enjoy a lazy evening stretched out in front of the TV. Upstairs on the first floor, you’ll discover two stylish bedrooms – both generous king-size rooms (one with an en-suite shower room), as well as a smart family bathroom. Continue up into the attic and you’ll find two charming twin bedrooms which are ideal for four children and are inter-connecting.

Outside, you’ll discover a spacious garden with a quaint seating area, so pull up a chair, relax and treat yourself to a glass of something cool and crisp.

Read more Code: OC-HWFERN

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size on first floor, 1 twin and 1 single with pull-out single in attic which interconnect
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with a bath with shower over and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC. Separate WC
  • Electric cooker, fridge and separate freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave
  • Highchair and travel cot available. Please bring your own bedding for travel cot
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV
  • Spacious garden with seating area
  • Private parking for 2 cars to the rear of the property. Other cars to be parked at the front of the property or at one of the local car parks. Please do not obstruct the neighbour's driveway or park on the grassed areas
  • Beach, shop and pub 200 metres
  • Please note: Due to close proximity to neighbours, strictly no parties allowed at property
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

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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 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 19th September 2026

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Reviewed by Charlotte 1st September 2026

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Perfect location in a wonderful village. Super garden, great layout and spacious rooms. Missed not having some essentials - tea/coffee, milk, basic toiletries .

Reviewed by Jo 29th August 2026

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Lovely cottage, fantastic location

Reviewed by Deborah 4th August 2026

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Fern Cottage was a delight. Clean, comfortable and with all we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The welcome pack was very thoughtful and the cake delicious! Walberswick is a pretty village with a friendly pub, shops and cafs and a perfect spot for exploring this beautiful part of the country. We were extremely saddened to see the devastation causRead moreed by the wildfires though so soon after our visit and trust that everyone is safe and the wildlife and environment can recover. Our thanks to our hosts for a lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by E 1st August 2026

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Really lovely place. Very comfortable and elegant open plan layout. High spec on all things in the house. Loved the seating area at back of garden. Thank you for generous welcome gifts especially amazing cake. Great house, great location.

Reviewed by Sue 18th July 2026

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Reviewed by Carry 7th June 2026

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We liked the decor and the garden layout, everything very pleasing

Reviewed by Gemma 26th May 2026

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Fern Cottage in Walberswick couldn't be in a better location for the beach, great pubs and all that Walberswick and Southwold have to offer - LOADS. The planting in the gardens (front and back) is delightful, and the cottage is tastefully decorated in a modern pallet of colours with comfortable seating and sleep-inducing bedrooms. Waking up in the Read moreback bedroom with the pigeons cooing over pantiled roofs was a daily morning treat. Walk to a quiet part of Walberswick beach took 10 mins max and we always had a large area to ourselves, remarkable during the heatwave this busy May bank hol weekend. The owners have put a lot of thought into their seaside home, so much so we're already looking forward to returning. Hide

Reviewed by Kim 19th May 2026

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Was home from home! Whole family loved the house and location. Just as we like it a very sociable layout. We will definitely be loyal and rebook this home

Reviewed by Peter 26th April 2026

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Reviewed by Georgina 21st April 2026

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Lovely stay with the family. Perfect location and a well kept house

Reviewed by Helen 8th April 2026

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Lovely cottage, very well situated.

Reviewed by Robert 22nd February 2026

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Loved Fern Cottage - ticked all of our holiday boxes. Very clean, comfortable beds and generous welcoming gifts. Walberswick is fantastic - with beach walks, trips to the Bell and Anchor, and just enjoying the peace and quiet.

Reviewed by Neil 9th November 2025

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Reviewed by Jessica 13th October 2025

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A beautiful house in a beautiful place. It was a real treat to stay in such an incredible home with family and friends for a special weekend.

Reviewed by Susan 6th September 2025

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We loved the cottage. The style and vibe perfect for us. Lots of early swims too! perfect situation in the village - close to Black Dog Deli!

Reviewed by Simon 11th August 2025

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Beautiful house in wonderful location. No seaside kitsch, and a lovely covered garden seating area. Awesome proximity to sea, pub and deli!

Reviewed by Christopher 20th June 2025

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Lovely cottage in outstanding location - peaceful and quiet with exceptionally nice outside space

Reviewed by Hannah 31st May 2025

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We had a lovely stay at Fern Cottage over May half term and would recommend it to family groups with older children. Fabulous location, comfortably furnished, and well equipped, with 2 lovely local pubs a short walk away.

Reviewed by Richard 11th May 2025

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Reviewed by Anne-Marie 2nd January 2025

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Fern cottage was delightful. The location was superb, the accommodation was very well equipped and extremely comfortable.

Reviewed by Sarah Jane 23rd October 2024

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Fern Cottage is in a fabulous location. Minutes from the beach, the passenger ferry and a superb pub. We loved it.

Reviewed by John 14th October 2024

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Great location, secure garden and ample private parking

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