Salt Works Cottage, Southwold

Salt Works Cottage is a Grade II-listed period property in Southwold, Suffolk. This four-bedroom cottage sleeps eight guests and sits less than 150 metres from the beach. The property works brilliantly for larger groups with two separate sitting rooms, a roomy open-plan kitchen with dining for 10 and three bathrooms including a downstairs shower room. Original features include exposed beams, traditional latch doors and an impressive flint and brick wall.

Southwold offers painted fishermen's cottages, elegant period houses and the famous lighthouse. The beach is a two-minute walk away. Walberswick sits across the marshes for riverside walks and exploring.

The master bedroom has a king-size wrought-iron bed, marsh views from two windows and an en-suite shower room. Two double bedrooms feature wrought-iron bedsteads. The twin room has original beams. The family bathroom includes a bath with overhead shower. Three wood burners heat the property.

Groups can visit Southwold Pier (0.4 miles, 2 minutes), walk to Walberswick (1.5 miles, 6 minutes by car), explore Dunwich Heath (7 miles, 15 minutes), or visit RSPB Minsmere (8 miles, 18 minutes).

Salt Works Cottage combines period character with space for eight guests near Suffolk's coast.