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First Light, Pakefield

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3.5
out of 5
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

First Light is an elegant Victorian town house in Pakefield, Lowestoft, sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms. This beautifully renovated property combines original period features with modern comforts, making it perfect for family gatherings or group breaks. Three bathrooms mean no morning queues, whilst the wood-burning stove creates a cosy atmosphere for group evenings.

Pakefield sits on the Suffolk coast, just moments from sandy beaches. The area offers traditional seaside appeal with local shops, restaurants and coastal walks right on your doorstep.

The accommodation features one super-king bedroom, two doubles and one twin room.

 

About First Light

First Light is an elegant Victorian town house in Pakefield, Lowestoft, sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms. This beautifully renovated property combines original period features with modern comforts, making it perfect for family gatherings or group breaks. Three bathrooms mean no morning queues, whilst the wood-burning stove creates a cosy atmosphere for group evenings.

Pakefield sits on the Suffolk coast, just moments from sandy beaches. The area offers traditional seaside appeal with local shops, restaurants and coastal walks right on your doorstep.

The accommodation features one super-king bedroom, two doubles and one twin room. Three bathrooms include a family bathroom with clawfoot bath and walk-in shower, plus two shower rooms. Downstairs, the sitting room has three sofas and a Smart TV. The galley kitchen includes an induction hob, dishwasher and Nespresso machine. A wooden dining table with benches seats everyone together. The enclosed courtyard garden provides outdoor space for al fresco meals.

Lowestoft town centre (2 miles, 8 minutes) offers shops and entertainment. Pleasurewood Hills theme park (3 miles, 10 minutes) provides family fun. Africa Alive zoo (8 miles, 15 minutes) and Southwold Pier (9 miles, 20 minutes) make excellent group days out.

First Light suits families and friends wanting a coastal base with period character and modern facilities. Book now for a Suffolk seaside break.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at First Light

Three Bathrooms for Eight Guests

No bathroom queues with three well-appointed facilities including a family bathroom with clawfoot bath and two separate shower rooms throughout the property.

Wood-Burning Stove for Cosy Evenings

The sitting room features a wood-burning stove creating a warm focal point where your whole group can gather after beach walks.

Steps from Pakefield Beach

Just 0.1 miles from sandy shores, you can be building sandcastles or walking the coastline within minutes of leaving the house.

Spacious Victorian Layout

Spread across three floors with generous room sizes, everyone gets space whilst the dining table and sitting room bring groups together perfectly.

Fully Equipped Modern Kitchen

The galley kitchen includes induction hob, dishwasher, Nespresso machine and everything needed to prepare meals for eight hungry guests.

Private Courtyard Garden

The enclosed paved courtyard with outdoor dining set and outside tap is perfect for morning coffee or evening meals together.

Getting To First Light

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach First Light by car, take the A12 towards Lowestoft then follow signs for Pakefield. The property is located on a residential street with unrestricted on-road parking available on a first-come basis outside the house.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, Lowestoft station is approximately 2 miles away. From there, a short taxi ride or local bus will bring you to Pakefield and your Victorian holiday home near the beach.

Unrestricted on-road parking available
Lowestoft station (2 miles)
Easily accessible from the A12

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Pleasurewood Hills
Distance: 3 miles
NR32 5DZ
Africa Alive
Distance: 8 miles
NR33 7TF
Southwold Pier
Distance: 9 miles
IP18 6BN
Pakefield Beach
Distance: 0.1 miles
NR33 0HS
Ness Point
Distance: 2 miles
NR33 0AP
Kessingland Beach
Distance: 3 miles
NR33 7RW
Lowestoft Town Centre
Distance: 2 miles
NR32 1NL
Tesco Superstore
Distance: 1.5 miles
NR33 0LE
Pakefield Village Stores
Distance: 0.4 miles
NR33 0JB
Lowestoft Bus Station
Distance: 2 miles
NR32 1NL
Lowestoft Railway Station
Distance: 2 miles
NR32 1NB
Pakefield Post Office
Distance: 0.4 miles
NR33 0JB
Pleasurewood Hills
Distance: 3 miles
NR32 5DZ
Africa Alive
Distance: 8 miles
NR33 7TF
Southwold Pier
Distance: 9 miles
IP18 6BN
Pakefield Beach
Distance: 0.1 miles
NR33 0HS
Ness Point
Distance: 2 miles
NR33 0AP
Kessingland Beach
Distance: 3 miles
NR33 7RW
Lowestoft Town Centre
Distance: 2 miles
NR32 1NL
Tesco Superstore
Distance: 1.5 miles
NR33 0LE
Pakefield Village Stores
Distance: 0.4 miles
NR33 0JB
Lowestoft Bus Station
Distance: 2 miles
NR32 1NL
Lowestoft Railway Station
Distance: 2 miles
NR32 1NB
Pakefield Post Office
Distance: 0.4 miles
NR33 0JB

Is First Light Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Pakefield beach sits just 0.1 miles away for sandcastle building and rock pooling. Pleasurewood Hills theme park is 3 miles away offering rides and attractions. Africa Alive zoo provides animal encounters 8 miles from the property. The enclosed courtyard garden offers safe outdoor space. Southwold Pier features arcade games and attractions 9 miles away. A cot and highchair are provided for younger children.
Groups Will Love...
The spacious sitting room at First Light brings everyone together with three comfortable sofas arranged around a wood-burning stove. A large Smart TV provides entertainment whilst the double aspect windows flood the space with natural light. The separate dining area features a wooden table with two large benches seating all eight guests for meals together. The galley kitchen connects directly, making serving group dinners straightforward and sociable.
Pet Friendly
First Light welcomes pets to join your Suffolk coastal break. The enclosed paved courtyard garden provides secure outdoor space for dogs to relax safely. An outside tap makes washing sandy paws and muddy coats easy after beach walks. Pakefield beach is just 0.1 miles away for morning and evening dog walks along the shore. The ground floor layout means easy access without stairs for older pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at First Light

The Oddfellows

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NR33 0HT

The Tramway Hotel

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NR33 0JH

Pakefield Beach Cafe

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NR33 0HS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about First Light

Is First Light pet-friendly?
Yes, First Light welcomes pets so your four-legged family members can join your coastal break. The enclosed courtyard garden and outside tap make it easy to wash muddy paws after beach walks.
How many people does First Light sleep?
First Light sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms: one super-king, two doubles and one twin room. Three bathrooms ensure comfortable facilities for larger groups throughout your stay.
What parking is available at the property?
Unrestricted on-road parking is available on a first-come basis outside First Light. There are no allocated spaces but parking is generally straightforward in this residential area of Pakefield.
What kitchen facilities are provided?
The galley kitchen features an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, under-counter fridge with freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle and toaster. A separate utility room houses the washing machine for longer stays.
How far is First Light from the beach?
Pakefield beach is just 0.1 miles away, meaning a two-minute walk to the sand. The local pub serving food is also 0.1 miles from the property for convenient dining options.
Is there WiFi at First Light?
Yes, broadband WiFi is provided throughout the property. The sitting room also features a large Smart TV for group entertainment during evenings in.
What sleeping arrangements are available?
The super-king bedroom sits on the first floor, whilst two twin singles share another first-floor room. Two double bedrooms occupy the second floor, one offering sea views over the treetops through the windows.
Are cots and highchairs provided?
Yes, both a cot and highchair are available at First Light making it suitable for families with young children. The ground floor shower room provides convenient facilities for families with little ones.

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First Light Reviews

Sheila
Great posotion for the beach and local pub serving super food. Lovely property, very comfortable. Hand held shower in main bathroom will not stay in position on the pole. Kitchen could do with some microwavable cooking dishes otherwise all good. Lovely victorian house, stair treads are quite narrow and should be taken with care.
Barbara
We spent a lovely time in this beautiful house. Very comfortable beds and well equipped. I was disappointed however that there were no cleaning products at all and only half a bottle of loo cleaner for 3 bathrooms. Also two of the toilet brushes were broken. There was a strong musty smell in the lower kitchen units and a smell of drains in the ground floor shower room. Such a shame as it is such a lovely house.
The house was well presented and very well furnished BUT the smell in the living room was appalling ! I purchased a room spray but could not shift it ! Id describe it as wet dog smell but no amount of airing the property helped. The window overlooking the garden was dirty and sticky handprints on the inside. I appreciate the property was self catering but less than half a toilet in 2 of the bathrooms seems really stingy. I have stayed in many air bnb properties and never had to strip beds and unload a dish washer prior to leaving before, unsure why this attracts a good housekeeping bond of 250 when renters are asked to do the work .
Pauline
The accommodation is lovely and comfortable but there was a strong smell in the lounge that was really unpleasant. It cleared when both front and back windows were opened but then returned after they were closed. This affected our use of the lounge. Suggest more crockery and saucepans only 2 proper size bowls and no jugs or items for use in the microwave. Plenty of plates, glasses and mugs. Taps on the kitchen sink were loose but worked OK. Just to note there were no spare bin liners and only one dishwasher tablet. Also one of the 2 visitor guide booklets gives the wrong WiFi code. Lovely bedrooms and bathrooms. We had a great time and love the location and would be happy to come again after the problem with the smell in the lounge has been resolved
Georgia
Beautiful house in a good location. Very comfortable for 8 people. Issue with broken kettle that was quickly resolved with a new one being delivered asap. Was expecting hand wash or soap in each bath room nothing in the ground floor or second floor bathroom, and only three toilet rolls. Other than that, a fabulous stay!
Enjoyed a wonderful week here. Fantastic location, beautiful beach. Our 3 year old loved the beach and amusements... as did we! Highly recommend the Well Well Well the tapas is lovely and in walking distance. Southwold is a lovely place, highly recommend! And if you visit Beccles, would recommend Twyfords Cafe, had a great meal! Thank you for a wonderful stay x
We have had a lovely long weekend. House perfect for our needs and close to the beach was very handy with a little one, what with the good weather as well, we couldn't have asked for anything more. Only thing was there seems to be no blue recycling bin. P.S found the blue bin down the road
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