Northgate Bakery Annex
ID: S1324303
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Northgate Bakery Annex in Beccles is a charming, characterful cottage praised for its immaculate cleanliness, period features, and welcoming hosts. Guests consistently highlight the comfort, well-equipped facilities, and excellent location close to the town centre and local attractions. The hosts, Chris and Sue, are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with their dog Roxy adding to the warm atmosphere. While the cottage’s historic quirks, such as steep stairs and low doorways, are noted, they add to its unique appeal. Overall, guests thoroughly enjoy their stays and often express a desire to return.
Multiple reviews describe the property as spotless, immaculate, and very clean, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The cottage is repeatedly praised for its proximity to Beccles town centre, shops, restaurants, and local attractions, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.
Guests frequently mention the cottage’s comfort, cosy atmosphere, and thoughtful furnishings. Some mention steep stairs and low doorways, but these are generally seen as part of the property’s historic charm.
The property is described as well-equipped, with good quality fitments, a spacious dressing room, and modern amenities. The only minor issue raised was thin pillows by one guest.
The hosts are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, often going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. While guests mention thoughtful touches, please note that specific gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
This property is a self-contained annex to the owner’s 16th-century home in the Northgate conservation area, formerly a bakery and shop..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge (Small Freezer Compartment)
Separate Toilet.
Please Note: There Is A Steep, Narrow Staircase To The First Floor
First Floor:
Bedroom: Half Tester Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, DVD Player
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Use of owner’s washing machine and tumble dryer included. Shared courtyard with covered sitting-out area and outdoor furniture. Off road parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This self-catering accommodation, adjoining the owner’s home, is situated in the historic market town of Beccles, set on the River Waveney, which forms part of the Norfolk/Suffolk border and the southern extent of the Broads. This characterful property has a wealth of original features, including original Elizabethan beams and inglenook fireplace. The beams and fireplace are at least 450 years old, and many are older salvaged timbers. The kitchen has a Victorian tiled floor and the bedroom features a Tudor-style canopied double bed with matching window curtains and original beams. It even has a walk-in wardrobe with hairdryer, iron, and kettle so you can enjoy tea in bed without having to go down to the kitchen in the morning! This is a great place for a romantic break or as a base for exploring the area.
Nearby attractions include day boat hire on the Broads; the medieval city of Norwich with its cathedral, castle and fine shops and restaurants; the seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, with its famous pier, beach huts and Adnams brewery; and bird watching at rspb Minsmere. A short walk uphill to the town centre, supermarkets, local shops, pubs, a street market on Friday mornings, bus and railway stations, and downhill to the quay and the river for fishing, boating, extensive riverside walks and cycling at Dunwich Heath. Norwich is worth a visit and is within an easy drive or leave the car and hop on the bus from the bus station, which is a short walk away. Beach 8 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants within 400 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Nearby points of interest
- East Anglia Transport Museum
- Pleasurewood Hills
- Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
- Norfolk Broads
- Dunwich Beach
Reviews (23)
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TREVOR RUMBLE
A lovely cottage and very nice welcome from Sue and Chris
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Sue and Chris
Very characterful cottage loved all the vintage decorative items in keeping with the properties historySpotlessly clean , well equipped and in a fantasic location Hosts were very helpful and welcoming Will definitely return 😊
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Elizabeth Eeles
One of the best places we have ever stayed. Cottage was delightful, furnished and decorated very thoughtfully. The owners, Sue and Chris, made our stay even better. Nothing was too much trouble, it felt more like staying with friends than a holiday let, and Rosie was the icing on the cake! Plenty of things to do in the area and Beccles is a lovely town.