The Bridge House in Southwold | Stunning Suffolk Group Cottage

About The Bridge House

The Bridge House is a detached seaside property in Southwold, Suffolk. This three-bedroom house sleeps six guests and sits just two minutes' walk from the pier and beach. Off-road parking for two cars makes arrival easy for groups. The property features a ground floor bedroom with shower room alongside two first-floor bedrooms. An open fire in the living room creates a cosy atmosphere for gatherings.

Southwold is home to Adnams Brewery, a working lighthouse and a museum. The town centre offers independent shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. The beach and pier provide immediate coastal access.

The ground floor has a small double bedroom and shower room. Upstairs, the front bedroom has a super king zip-and-link bed (convertible to twins) plus a pull-out truckle bed. The garden bedroom contains a double bed. Two bathrooms serve all guests. The open-plan living space connects to a fully enclosed wrap-around garden with lawn and dining furniture.

Southwold Pier (2 minutes' walk) offers amusements and food. RSPB Minsmere nature reserve (12 miles, 25 minutes) attracts birdwatchers. Dunwich Heath (8 miles, 18 minutes) provides coastal walks. Africa Alive zoo (16 miles, 30 minutes) suits families.

The Bridge House combines beachside location with practical group facilities. Best for families or friends wanting coastal access without sacrificing space or parking.

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Need To Know

✓Heating and woodburning stove
✓2 x oven, hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine
✓Tv, wifi
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot available
✓Off-road parking for 2 cars
✓There is an ev charging point, please inform us if you wish to use the charging and to pay the charge of £45 per week
✓Gated wrap around garden with lawn and furniture
✓No smoking
✓Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.4 miles
✓Note: the bed in bedroom two is a super-king-size as standard, if you would like this to be set up as a twin with the option of additional sleeping on a pull-out truckle bed, please contact us to advise
✓Note: sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
✓Note: if you wish the truckle bed to be made up please let us know
✓Note: if you wish the super-king-size to be made up as a twin please let us know

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Bridge House

Prime Beach Location

Just two minutes' walk to Southwold pier and beach means groups can easily access the coast without lengthy transfers or complicated parking arrangements.

Dedicated Parking Spaces

Off-road parking for two cars removes the stress of finding spaces in busy Southwold, particularly valuable when travelling with families and luggage.

Ground Floor Bedroom Suite

The downstairs bedroom with adjacent shower room provides accessibility for guests with mobility considerations or those preferring single-level accommodation within the group.

Fully Enclosed Garden

The wrap-around garden with lawn and dining furniture offers private outdoor space where children can play safely and groups can eat outside.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The Cuisinemaster range cooker with five rings and two ovens handles group meal preparation, whilst the dishwasher tackles the cleanup afterwards efficiently.

Flexible Sleeping Arrangements

The super king zip-and-link bed converts to twins, plus a truckle bed accommodates children, giving groups flexibility for different sleeping configurations.

Getting To The Bridge House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Bridge House by car, follow the A12 to the A1095 towards Southwold. The property is located on the northern edge of town with convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Halesworth, approximately 10 miles away. From there, local bus services or a taxi will complete your journey to this coastal Suffolk property.

Off-road parking for two cars

Halesworth station (10 miles)

Accessible from A12 via A1095

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Sailors' Reading Room

Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)

IP18 6EL

Holton Windmill

Distance: 7.8 miles (13 min drive)

IP19 8PP

Ness Point

Distance: 13.5 miles (25 min drive)

NR32 1UZ

Suffolk Coast Path

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Reydon Wood

Distance: 2.9 miles (6 min drive)

NR34 8AT

Minsmere

Distance: 10.4 miles (21 min drive)

IP17 3BY

Treasure Chest

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

IP18 6BN

Co-op Food

Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)

IP18 6EE

The Cornish Bakery

Distance: 0.6 miles (2 min drive)

IP18 6DN

Brampton Station

Distance: 10 miles (16 min drive)

NR34 8EF

Halesworth Station

Distance: 8.8 miles (16 min drive)

IP19 8JS

Norwich Airport

Distance: 35.1 miles (1 hr 1 min drive)

NR6 6ER

Sailors' Reading Room

Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)

IP18 6EL

Holton Windmill

Distance: 7.8 miles (13 min drive)

IP19 8PP

Ness Point

Distance: 13.5 miles (25 min drive)

NR32 1UZ

Suffolk Coast Path

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Reydon Wood

Distance: 2.9 miles (6 min drive)

NR34 8AT

Minsmere

Distance: 10.4 miles (21 min drive)

IP17 3BY

Treasure Chest

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

IP18 6BN

Co-op Food

Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)

IP18 6EE

The Cornish Bakery

Distance: 0.6 miles (2 min drive)

IP18 6DN

Brampton Station

Distance: 10 miles (16 min drive)

NR34 8EF

Halesworth Station

Distance: 8.8 miles (16 min drive)

IP19 8JS

Norwich Airport

Distance: 35.1 miles (1 hr 1 min drive)

NR6 6ER

Is The Bridge House Right For Your Group

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

For Families

The Bridge House offers excellent facilities for children. The fully enclosed wrap-around garden provides safe outdoor play space with lawn areas. A pull-out truckle bed in the front bedroom accommodates an extra child. The beach and Southwold Pier sit just two minutes' walk away with amusements and activities. A cot is available on request for younger children.

Groups Will Love...

The open-plan living space at The Bridge House creates an ideal group gathering area. Two deep sofas and extra chairs accommodate six guests comfortably around the open fire. Sliding doors connect directly to the enclosed garden where a table seats six to eight under a parasol. The modern kitchen's Cuisinemaster range cooker with five rings and two ovens handles group meal preparation efficiently.

Pet Friendly

The Bridge House welcomes pets and provides excellent facilities for dogs. The fully enclosed wrap-around garden offers secure outdoor space where pets can roam safely. Southwold beach sits just two minutes' walk away, providing immediate access to coastal walks. The ground floor layout means dogs don't need to navigate stairs to access outdoor areas from the main living space.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Bridge House

The Sole Bay Inn

Located 3 minutes walk from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP18 6TA

The Harbour Inn Southwold

Located 8 minutes walk from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP18 6TA

Coasters Café Bar

Located 2 minutes walk from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP18 6BN

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Bridge House

How many guests does The Bridge House accommodate?

The Bridge House sleeps six guests across three bedrooms: a ground floor small double, a first-floor super king zip-and-link with truckle bed and a first-floor double. Two bathrooms serve all guests with one shower room downstairs and one bathroom upstairs.

Is The Bridge House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at The Bridge House. The fully enclosed wrap-around garden provides secure outdoor space for dogs and the property sits two minutes from the beach where dogs can exercise.

What parking is available at the property?

The property provides off-road parking for two cars. Additional roadside parking is available outside the property if needed for larger groups arriving in multiple vehicles.

How far is The Bridge House from Southwold beach?

The Bridge House is located just two minutes' walk from both Southwold pier and the beach. The town centre with its shops, restaurants and the Adnams Brewery is also within easy walking distance.

What cooking facilities are provided for groups?

The kitchen features a Cuisinemaster range cooker with five rings, two ovens and a separate grill. An integrated dishwasher, under-counter fridge, utility room fridge-freezer, coffee machine and charcoal barbecue complete the cooking facilities.

Is there a ground floor bedroom at The Bridge House?

Yes, the ground floor has a small double bedroom with an adjacent shower room. This provides convenient single-level accommodation for guests who prefer not to use stairs or have mobility considerations.

What outdoor space does the property have?

The Bridge House has a fully enclosed wrap-around garden with lawn, trees and flower beds. Furnished areas include a table for six to eight with parasol and chairs, plus a bistro table and chairs.

Can the beds be configured differently for our group?

The first-floor front bedroom has a super king zip-and-link bed that converts to twin singles on request. This room also contains a pull-out truckle bed suitable for a child, providing flexible sleeping arrangements.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Bridge House Reviews

Derick

Lovely house and ideal for a visit to Southwold. Good choice of shops, cafes and restaurants nearby. Plenty of local walks for our dog.

Alison

The property is definitely in need of some TLC areas are very tired. The shower in the upstairs bathroom was very tricky to navigate as it has another fountain coming out of the joint in the shower head. The ground floor bedroom is only suitable for one person and the ground floor bathroom is tiny not really suitable if you have mobility issues. That said, the property has everything you need and is in a great position, so close to the beach and pier.

Our third time at the Bridge House so it must be pretty good! Id be really nitpicking to find anything that has ever let our stay down in any way. Its a lovely property in a great Southwold location, just a couple of minutes walk to the Pier and beach. The place is comfortable and clean with good facilities and a nice quiet garden area. Definitely recommended.

Michael

I was very pleased sadly the weather was a little cold so had to use more heating than normally so sorry for that, but I cant see any grumble at all one of my stepsons and myself had to leave early and left the other two to leave later, but I hope they didnt leave any mess, but thank you we loved the house and I had a lovely birthday meal at the swan, Thank you once again. Mike Risebrow

Lovely clean tidy house well stocked kitchen, with everything needed for a happy holiday away from home, nice big range cooker which proved easy to use, Lounge comfortable Bathroom clean & modern, shower products were a pleasant surprise as was the very nice welcome prosecco Adnams of course along with cookies and milk sorry if I missed anything Only slight issue with three young boys the locking latches on the doors were very easy for them to tamper with which meant they could open the doors !

Loved this house the best welcome was arriving at 10pm and finding the house nice and cosy warm, was dreading having to start getting the house warmed up mid oct arrival but it was lovely. Beds and linen all of good quality and very comfy. Kitchen cupboards well stocked and didnt run out after one or two meals. Really clear thought has gone into keeping guests happy, bravo! Probably the first house in Southwold weve rented that Id return to after 5 or 6 different stays thank you!!

Timothy

A very pleasant, comfortable, lightfilled house, that offers an easy walk straight down the road to the beach or into the centre of town. It was very clean and well equipped. The private parking was a plus but there was also space on the road outside the property, too.

The Bridge House is a very comfortable and well equipped property. There was plenty of room for the five of us. It was extremely convenient for both the sea front and the town centre. We loved Southwold and want to return someday. The house was, unfortunately, let down by the outside space. The garden needed maintaining and the garden furniture really needs renewing as the table was rusty. We bought a cheap, plastic cloth to cover it. As the weather was fantastic for our stay, we wanted to eat outside. Having said this, it wouldnt put us off booking The Bridge House again. Many thanks for a memorable week.

Rakhee

Very nice and clean place which was very well equipped. The location was great with everything within walking distance!

Shelagh

The house is brilliant. Everything from the most lovely artwork to the hotellike sleep experience .Where did those pillows come from ? It is so close to the pier and beach and only a short walk into town plus it has the added advantage of having parking.Thank you Cecily for your help.We will be coming back as we enjoyed our stay so much..From the Yorkshire pals.

Well located property very close to the beach and pier and only a short walk along the prom into town. Property was very spacious and well equipped. Garden does need some tidying up so users could make more use of it.especially the area around and under the bridge. Overall though a very enjoyable stay and would return.

We had a wonderful holiday and we loved the house. It's so light, airy and spacious. The lounge furniture is comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The washing machine and dryer were excellent. We liked the bridge to the upper floor and the garden surrounding the house and we liked the fact that it is so close to the sea. It is maybe the best holiday home that we've ever stayed in.

Howard

We liked the position of the property and the facilities offered. We had a good holiday and would choose it again. We enjoyed the wellequipped kitchen, used the open fire in the evening, and the garden, and the garden tablechairs. We were nice and warm. Thank you! We had texted the owner using the number provided to separate a double bed into 2 singles, but this wasn't done. The owner was supportive when we phoned but we had to find the right linen and do it ourselves, which was a bit of a stress when we arrived. The downstairs walkin shower is very small and the handbasin minute. The upstairs shower needs to be wall mounted. The downstairs double room really isn't big enough for the small double bed. There seemed to be a lot of flying insects in and around the house, and we got bitten.

We were very happy with the house and the way everything was organised and explained. We found the cot a bit tricky to assemble and fold down, and the downstairs shower, loo and wash basin a bit cramped. Minor issues ... overall, the house was very well equipped and very comfortable.

Maggie

The Bridge House is well equipped and perfectly placed for both seafront and town. The beds are very comfortable. There is constant hot water.

Had a great fortnight in Southwold staying at the Bridge House starting with a lovely surprise of Prosecco and biscuits! Pretty much all you could need for a holiday is provided and the availability of an onsite EV charger was a huge bonus for us. Some of the foliage around the garage area could do with a bit of a prune. But having said that, a gardener was around on the day we departed! On the whole though, the garden is a lovely, relaxing area. The property is in an excellent location and you can be down at the beach or pier in two minutes. Also, Southwold is just the best isnt it?!!

Warren

Generally the house was lovely and the kitchen really well equipped. The main issue we had was the small shower room with tiny wash basin. Not really suitable as an alternative to the upstairs bathroom. The front garden area was also needing attention, weeding and patio furniture cleaning. However the location was great and the parking very convenient.

Great place to stay, with the added bonus of enclosed garden and parking. Have already booked for next year

Compared to some, Bridge House is very well equipped. Great cooker plenty of fridge space every gadget imaginable masses of crockery and finally an excellent set of knives! Great bed and super towels. Property was nice, clean and tidy on arrival. Thank you for the wine and biscuits!

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The Bridge House, Southwold

About The Bridge House

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Prime Beach Location

Dedicated Parking Spaces

Ground Floor Bedroom Suite

Fully Enclosed Garden

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Flexible Sleeping Arrangements

Getting To The Bridge House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Bridge House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Sole Bay Inn

The Harbour Inn Southwold

Coasters Café Bar

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Bridge House Reviews