Willow Tree Cottage

Saxmundham, Suffolk
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1728 602161 +44 (0)7747 624139
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Per night
£85 - £115
Bedroom

1 room

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Near Southwold beach, bird reserves and Suffolk castles, a peaceful getaway with orchard, views and generous breakfasts. Good value

Per night
£85 - £115

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£85 - £115 per night

The Experience

Seductively near RSPB Minsmere, medieval castles and the glorious Heritage coast. The evening sun pours into the back of this contemporary cottage with butter yellow walls; you are on the edge of the village so all is quiet with an orchard behind and a bird-filled garden for tea and cake. No sitting room, but easy chairs in your pretty bedroom face views. Caroline is a good cook and breakfast is delicious (try her kedgeree and homemade jams). Snape Maltings for music, Southwold for the famous pier, Aldeburgh with its shingle beach, boats, fun shops and good places to eat – all are close by. Holly the labrador adds to the charm.

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £85
Damage deposit
£50
Surcharges
Singles £85.
1 Double
From £85

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm-7.30pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Pub/restaurant 1.5 miles.

Reviews

Andrew and Ruth, London

Very pleasant short stay of 4 days with Caroline and Holly the Labrador. A warm welcome, fine accommodation, excellent healthy breakfasts. Enjoyed sitting in the garden and chatting like old friends. Excellent weather and good information on what to see and where to eat. Thank you Caroline.


John & Charlotte, Aylesbury

We had a lovely 3 night stay at quiet secluded Willow Tree Cottage. Caroline is a friendly and knowledgeable host who welcomed us with tea and home made chocolate buns on our arrival. Our double bedroom was very comfortable and equipped with all the facilities and toiletries you would expect - and incredibly clean. Healthy breakfasts of cereals, fresh fruit salad/yoghurt, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs or kedgeree (on request) were excellent. All the top tourist attractions of Southwold, Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings, Orford and Framlingham Castles are a short drive away. Perfect 3 days.


Christine, Chichester

Caroline was very welcoming. We had a lovely 3 night stay. Breakfasts are excellent. Enjoyed sitting in the garden with Caroline's Labrador, Holly. Caroline helped us find places to visit and is a very helpful and friendly lady.


Carole, London

Caroline was extremely welcoming We had a relaxed and very comfortable two nights. The bedroom is large and light with an excellent shower room en-suite. Breakfast delicious It was the perfect place for us to stay and I cannot fault it in any way.


David and Pauline, stansted

We have always had great faith in Sawday's recommendations, this was no exception, everything was up to expectations, a lovely room, quiet location and the host Carolyn making sure that everything was as it should be, we would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone, lots to do in the area and plenty to see.


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Caroline Youngson

  • The local Pub is the Poacher Pocket which is excellent and only half a mile away down Rosemary Lane.. tel no 01728-602940..
  • Woodbridge is well worth a visit, with its regenerated water front and Magnificent Tide Mill, good restaurants with local fare and Ales .
  • Music lovers - a ten minute drive away from Snape Maltings, home to the Aldeburgh Festival and Britten-Pears Concert Hall, 13-29TH JUNE 2025 .
  • History lovers - a visit to Sutton Hoo is a must. Plus the Castles of Framlingham, Orford and much more.
  • Lady Florence River Cruises, Lunch/dinner is served on this enjoyable trip. From Orford past Iken, Snape, Havergate Island. The entire length of Orford Ness. Tel. no. 01473 558712.
  • Explore the pretty coastal towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold, Arts Festival 24June-1st July) Walberswick and Dunwich. Go bird-watching at Minsmere