Guests say
Florence Cottage is a charming and cosy holiday home in Lowestoft, praised for its excellent location just minutes from the beach and local amenities. Guests consistently highlight its cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and well-equipped kitchen. Thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. While some guests noted minor maintenance issues and low-hanging chandeliers, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
The majority of guests found the cottage spotlessly clean, with particular praise for fresh bedlinen and towels. A few minor comments about worn flooring and armchairs were noted, but these did not detract significantly from the overall impression.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the proximity to the beach, shops, pubs, and takeaways. The cottage is also well situated for exploring the Suffolk coast and nearby attractions.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable and homely, with cosy beds and a pleasant sitting room. Some mentioned issues with soft beds, low chandeliers, and the downstairs bathroom, but most still enjoyed a restful stay.
The cottage is well equipped with kitchen essentials and parking, but some guests noted maintenance issues such as a loose toilet seat, worn flooring, and occasional appliance problems. The owner was responsive to issues when raised.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful welcome gifts such as cream teas, wine, and homemade treats, though these are not guaranteed. The owner is frequently described as helpful and accommodating, going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay.
About this property
Just 500 yards from the beach, this terraced cottage is the perfect place in which to enjoy a seaside family holiday.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed courtyard with garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Located in the ever popular village of Pakefield near Lowestoft, Florence Cottage is an original fisherman’s cottage, wonderfully renovated by the owners. An open plan living/dining room lends itself well to socialable evenings after a day of exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The wood burner is also an added bonus for those cooler winter evenings.
The cottage is only 500 yards from the beach, where dogs are welcome all year round, and the beach is a blend of sand dunes and wide open space. Further south, during the summer the promenade is very popular, with the Claremont Pier a big hit with little ones (and big kids!).
Lowestoft is the most easterly point in the UK and is known as the ’sunrise coast’. You are ideally located to explore the surrounding area, including Southwold, Aldeburgh, rspb Minsmere, Dunwich and Walberswick for a spot of crabbing. For those looking for fun on the water, Oulton Broad is nearby, the southern gateway to the Norfolk Broads National Park, where fishing, day boats and riverside pubs and restaurants are the usual haunts of guests to the area. Beach 500 yards. Shop and restaurant 250 yards, pub 150 yards.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Dunwich Beach
Reviews (21)
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Confirmed Guest
A great find. Less than 5 mins walk to the beach suitable for dogs if you turn right and an amazing family beach if you turn left. Local shops, pubs and takeaways are great. An excellent location to explore the coast with parking on the drive. No noise from anything apart from the seagulls. Highly recommend it. The property has everything you need for a great stay. Downstairs toilet and bathroom is easily adapted to and shouldn’t put people off.
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Marie Cavill
A very welcoming home from home. Owner very easy to contact and extremely friendly.A lovely welcome hamper including home made cake,scones and sausage rolls plus bread,milk and a bottle of wine in fridge.Thank you for your hospitality.
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Nino
Value for money cottage, the owner Mandy, was very helpful. If all you want is a base to explore Suffolk then it's fine, it has all you need, fully equipped kitchen, nice bathroom with bath and shower, on site parking was a bonus, the down stairs bathroom may put some people off. But overall a nice little cottage, local amenities are 5 min walk, a co-op store, chip shop, boots the chemist, Tandoori restaurant and pub on the corner, the sea front is is a short walk away if you want to stroll along the beach.