Heron House in Southwold | Stunning Suffolk Group Cottage

About Heron House

Heron House is a spacious period property in Southwold, Suffolk, sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms. This makes it perfect for family gatherings or groups of friends wanting a coastal break. Two king-size bedrooms feature en-suite facilities, whilst the other two twin rooms (which convert to super-king-size on request) share a family bathroom on the second floor.

The property sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 0.1 miles from the pub and 0.3 miles from shops. The famous Southwold lighthouse stands virtually in the back garden.

Inside you'll find a well-equipped kitchen/diner with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. The sitting room has an open fire and window seat. A third-floor play space with beanbags and flat-screen TV offers views of the lighthouse. Three bathrooms plus a downstairs cloakroom serve the group well.

Adnams Brewery (0.2 miles, 2 minutes), Southwold Pier (0.4 miles, 3 minutes), RSPB Minsmere (12 miles, 20 minutes) and Dunwich Heath (8 miles, 15 minutes) provide excellent days out.

Pets are welcome at Heron House. This property suits multi-generational families or friend groups wanting quality accommodation near the beach and town centre.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
✓2 x tvs with freesat, bluetooth speaker, dam/fm radios, wifi
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Unallocated roadside parking
✓Patio, patio furniture
✓Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles
✓Note: access to the top floor is via a steep staircase so may not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility
✓Note: this property cannot accept sunday arrivals

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Heron House

Two En-Suite King Bedrooms

The master suite offers exceptional sea views whilst both king rooms feature walk-in showers and heated towel rails for added comfort.

Perfect Central Location

Just 0.1 miles from the pub and moments from the beach, you can walk everywhere without needing the car during your stay.

Lighthouse Views

Southwold's famous lighthouse stands almost in the back garden, creating a stunning backdrop that children particularly love seeing from their bedroom windows.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The spacious kitchen/diner has everything groups need including dishwasher, large fridge/freezer and a rustic dining table seating eight comfortably.

Third-Floor Play Space

Kids and adults alike enjoy the top-floor room with comfy beanbags, flat-screen TV and lighthouse views for relaxing away from the main group.

High-Quality Furnishings

Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, quality cotton bedding, fluffy white towels and tasteful furniture throughout this beautifully maintained period property.

Getting To Heron House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Heron House by car, head into Southwold town centre and follow signs towards the lighthouse. The property is located on a residential street with unallocated roadside parking available outside.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Halesworth, approximately 10 miles away. From there, you can take a taxi or local bus service into Southwold, with the journey taking around 20 minutes by car.

Unallocated roadside parking available

Halesworth station (10 miles)

Central Southwold location near lighthouse

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Sailors' Reading Room

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

IP18 6EL

Africa Alive

Distance: 8.4 miles (17 min drive)

NR33 7SL

Ness Point

Distance: 13.6 miles (25 min drive)

NR32 1UZ

Suffolk Coast Path

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Reydon Wood

Distance: 3 miles (7 min drive)

NR34 8AT

Minsmere

Distance: 10.6 miles (21 min drive)

IP17 3BY

Co-op Food

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

IP18 6EE

Mills & Sons

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

IP18 6ED

High Tide

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

IP18 6EJ

Brampton Station

Distance: 10.2 miles (16 min drive)

NR34 8EF

Halesworth Station

Distance: 8.9 miles (17 min drive)

IP19 8JS

Norwich Airport

Distance: 35.2 miles (1 hr 1 min drive)

NR6 6ER

Sailors' Reading Room

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

IP18 6EL

Africa Alive

Distance: 8.4 miles (17 min drive)

NR33 7SL

Ness Point

Distance: 13.6 miles (25 min drive)

NR32 1UZ

Suffolk Coast Path

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Reydon Wood

Distance: 3 miles (7 min drive)

NR34 8AT

Minsmere

Distance: 10.6 miles (21 min drive)

IP17 3BY

Co-op Food

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

IP18 6EE

Mills & Sons

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

IP18 6ED

High Tide

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

IP18 6EJ

Brampton Station

Distance: 10.2 miles (16 min drive)

NR34 8EF

Halesworth Station

Distance: 8.9 miles (17 min drive)

IP19 8JS

Norwich Airport

Distance: 35.2 miles (1 hr 1 min drive)

NR6 6ER

Is Heron House Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Children love the third-floor play space with beanbags, flat-screen TV and lighthouse views from the window. The beach sits just 0.2 miles away for sandcastle building and paddling. Southwold Pier offers traditional amusements and arcade games. The property provides a cot and highchair for younger guests. RSPB Minsmere (12 miles) offers wildlife spotting, whilst Southwold Boating Lake provides gentle water fun for little ones.

Groups Will Love...

The third-floor play space creates a brilliant retreat for groups. Kids can watch TV on beanbags whilst adults relax downstairs. The room offers lighthouse views and enough space for games and activities. This separate area means different age groups can enjoy their own entertainment without disturbing each other. The steep staircase adds adventure for older children whilst the ground floor sitting room with open fire provides a cosy gathering spot for everyone.

Pet Friendly

Heron House welcomes pets, making it perfect for families who won't leave their dog behind. The small patio area outside the kitchen provides a spot for dogs to stretch their legs. Southwold offers excellent coastal walks along the beach and through Walberswick Nature Reserve. The nearby Sole Bay Inn (0.1 miles) is dog-friendly. Multiple guests mention the property's suitability for dogs, with one reviewer specifically praising the endless variety of excellent dog walks available.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Heron House

Sole Bay Inn

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP18 6JH

The Swan Hotel

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP18 6EG

Two Magpies Bakery

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP18 6EA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Heron House

Is Heron House pet-friendly?

Yes, Heron House welcomes pets so your dog can join the family holiday. The property's location offers excellent dog walks nearby and the Sole Bay Inn is just around the corner.

How many people does the property sleep?

Heron House sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. Two king-size rooms have en-suites, whilst two twin rooms (convertible to super-king on request) share a family bathroom.

What parking is available?

The property offers unallocated roadside parking outside the house. Guests report they've always managed to park within sight of the property, though busy summer days might require more patience.

Is the property suitable for elderly guests?

The property is arranged over four floors and the top floor is reached by a steep staircase, so it may not suit anyone with limited mobility. This makes it unsuitable for anyone with limited mobility.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen includes an electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Guests praise the well-equipped kitchen with plenty of crockery, glasses and utensils for eight people.

How far is Heron House from the beach?

The beach is a very short walk from the property, with the town centre equally close. You can easily pop back to the house during the day without needing your car.

Are cots and highchairs available?

Yes, both a cot and highchair are available at Heron House. The property works well for multi-generational families with young children and grandparents staying together.

What heating does the property have?

Gas central heating throughout keeps the house warm and comfortable. Guests report the heating is easy to control and maintains a comfortable temperature even during November stays.

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Heron House Reviews

Fabulous house! Everything you could wish for is there and I cant wait to return.

Lovely house although you could tell coming out of the main summer season the property had been used a lot. Unfortunately we had no hot water or heating for the last 48 hours or our 3 day stay but managed albeit disappointing as we wasnt going to wait around for it to be fixed whilst on a short break..but the accommodation was okay for what we neededPersonally wouldnt return but just my opinion

Claudia

Heron House is a beautiful house to stay in. Its location is very convenient for the sea and High Street. The house was very comfortable, clean and stylishly decorated. We were a group of 8 and there was enough room for us to sit around the kitchen table and relax in the sitting room. All the bedrooms are a good size, the attic was a lovely spot to read or hang out away from the rest of the house. Our only criticism was that there were not enough big pots and pans for us to cook for the group. We could have done with a larger saucepan for cooking pasta for 8, and more pans generally. We also needed more bowls for food preparation & more serving dishes. Of course, not everyone who stays will want to cook but the kitchen is a good size and we did want to make use of it. That aside, I would definitely recommend Heron House for families and larger groups, it fitted us all in very nicely and we had a great stay. Thank you!

Perfect house for our group and brilliant location. Very comfortable and sufficient kitchen facilities and equipment for us although we didnt cook much so cant review for cooking for a large party. Would be good if could see the TV fully from the smaller sofa or have on a movable bracket maybe but not really a big inconvenience. Good to have the Bluetooth speakers in kitchen and lounge.

Shelley Rebecca

Amazing property! Absolutely everything you need! Excellent property! Amazing week with the family! I would live at Heron House

Christine

We were a party of eight plus two dogs, and all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We have been renting houses in Southwold for many years and this was the best very comfortable, very well equipped, in a brilliant location.

Oliver

Really nice house, well located. Plenty of space for all of us. Parking a little limited on the surrounding roads. Some of the glassware and crockery in the kitchen not entirely clean on arrival. Check out time rather early at 10am, especially when noone is checking in the next day.

Excellent accommodation well equipped , clean, comfy beds and good showers . We could find no faults with the property . Would like to return

Catherine

Heron House is perfect for a family stay. 2 ensuite bathrooms plus family bathroom shared by 2 twin rooms and WC downstairs. Heating easy to control. Kitchen well equipped just need the knives sharpening Comfortable beds and pillows. Well located. Would recommend.

Melody

Lovely house in a perfect location. So.lovely to arrive to a warm clean house and decorated for christmas! Really good quality fittings, fixings, furniture, bedding and towels plenty of room for 5 adults. Good range of crockery, glasses etc in the kitchen and large table. Beds were comfy. Only negatives no wardrobe space in any other rooms apart from.master and a TV bracket in living room would be beneficial as you can't see TV from 2nd sofa.

The property was stunning and we were overall very pleased with the decision to stay at Heron House for our various family birthday celebrations. The rooms were very tastefully furnished and to a very high standard. The bed linen were all of a good quality cotton as were the towels in each room. The kitchen was well equipped for the number of guests, only thing perhaps needed would be a couple of flat baking trays for heating food, but otherwise there was enough items of crockery and cutlery. Only a couple of minor housekeeping issues the main ceiling light in the living room was not working so and there were bulbs out in the other ceiling light at the other end of the lounge so that was disappointing as although there were other lamps at times it would have been nice to have more overhead lighting. Happily recommend Heron House if you would like to stay very near to the sea front and easy access to the shops. We had a fantastic view of the lighthouse from the back of the house it looked stunning and was virtually in the back garden! A pub just a couple minutes walk as was the sea front. So all in all a lovely stay in a beautiful house surrounded by all the amenities that Southwold has to offer .

We really enjoyed our stay and the comfortable accommodation was perfect for our family needs. Heron House is in a very convenient location.

We had a wonderful stay at Heron House. It was such a comfortable house and finished to a high standard. The only slight downside was not enough storage for clothes. My mum staying in the purple room had to keep most of her clothes in her suitcase for the week. But that should not detract from what is a very lovely house. The master suite is exceptional with a wonderful sea view.

We love it at Heron House great stay as always

Beautiful house. Excellent location. Ideal family layout.

Steven

Great property, perfect for what we were looking for and ideal for 3 couples. Has everything you need and is in a brilliant location, with decent parking available. We will definitely return.

Michael

A perfectly located character property for a visit to this stunning town. Views of the sea, a pub around the corner and an endless variety of excellent dog walks.

Holiday cottage was really lovely and suited us perfectly 2 couples and 3 grown up children. We enjoyed being close to the centre of Southwold and the beach and only a short walk from the Sole Bay Inn. The kitchen was well equipped with good quality appliances. There was plenty of hot water at all times and the house was warm and cosy on chillier mornings. A great place to stay.

Really lovely property. Very clean with comfy beds and very good quality bedding and towels. Excellently equipped kitchen. There were 7 adults and we all had a fabulous weekend, the only improvement we would suggest is another comfy chair in the lounge as it was a bit of a squeeze on the sofas and the one chair which we moved from the other end of the lounge. Have already rebooked for later in the year!

We love Heron House and will definitely return again.

Amanda

The house was lovely and had everything we needed. It was a great location too, right in the middle of town. Parking was easy on the road outside. I would definitely recommend this house.

House is lovely beautifully decorated and equipped. We have stayed in many houses over the years in Southwold and this rates in the top 3. Excellent position for beach and town. Well equipped kitchen. Beds comfortable and large. Courtyard garden perfect for an early morning coffee. Would return without question.

Excellent stay yet again! We love the house and its perfect for our little family all three generations

Fantastic house. We will absolutely be using this property again. All dealings with Sykes Cottages was professional, helpful and easy. Great competitive price.

Elaine

Perfect choice and location for a big three generational family holiday, close to the beach and town allowing for quick trips back to house as needed. Booked Heron House as it gave the perfect combination for our requirements. A separate floor for our son, daughter in law and two young grandsons and then a separate room and ensuite for our other son and his girlfriend. Big bonus being our eldest grandson adored being able to see the lighthouse from his bedroom window! Much care and attention has been given to ensuring everything you could need is available throughout the house. Hope to return.

Fabulous location for our group of 8 friends who were in Southwold for a big bike ride. Kitchen was big enough for us all to prepare food at the same time with plenty of space to sit and relax

We loved Heron House, it is a really beautiful house with great facilities and is in a fantastic position for easy access to the town and the beach. It was beautifully furnished and very well equipped, especially the kitchen. We particularly loved the bed linen and white, soft fluffy towels. The book of instructions and information is one of the best we have come across. There was a problem with a blocked drain which meant the dishwasher wouldn't work properly, but we reported this and the next day a charming young man came and sorted it all out. We were very impressed.

Michael

A very good property in a great position. Very comfortable and easy to relax in. Cleaning generally good but details missed eg shelves in kitchen dusty, table mats not clean. Some maintenance issues, manageable but unsatisfactory eg kettle leaks, oven thermostat faulty. Street parking always able to park in sight of house, visiting in September, but might be a bit unpredictable on busy days.

Very nice property, close to the beach. Down side is the parking, especially as we had 2 cars with us. Also greasy finger marks on the kitchen units. Bedrooms good. The outside is disappointing. I think the term patio is a misnomer.. Id call it a back yard. 4 chairs going rusty and a minuscule table.

First class property, had everything we needed for an excellent holiday in Southwold.

We were staying with two other couples who are well travelled and have very high expectations so it was a bit nerve wracking for me but I needn't have worried they were all very impressed with every aspect of the property. The location was exceptional of course but the standard of fixtures and fittings, cleanliness and the overall ambience of the property together made for a very special holiday. Nothing but compliments from us! Thank you for allowing us to share your home.

Superb location, the lighthouse is almost in the back yard, Well appointed accommodation, very suitable for mixed generation holiday.

Bridget

This was the fourth time we have stayed at Heron House will be coming back next year

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Heron House, Southwold

About Heron House

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Two En-Suite King Bedrooms

Perfect Central Location

Lighthouse Views

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Third-Floor Play Space

High-Quality Furnishings

Getting To Heron House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Heron House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Sole Bay Inn

The Swan Hotel

Two Magpies Bakery

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Heron House Reviews