About this property
Resting in a sought-after location in the heart of Southwold in Suffolk, The Hive is perfect for families and guests of all ages. There is a playground close by which is great for the children and the single-storey, ground-floor nature of the accommodation makes it perfect for older guests too. The open-plan living space is light and airy with an ample seating area positioned alongside the patio door which leads outside, helping to create a really warm and inviting ambience. The well-fitted kitchen comes equipped with everything needed to prepare delicious food for the whole family and when ready, meals can be served up at the extendable wooden table, where you can imagine spending many a happy hour eating, drinking and enjoying each other’s company. The outside patio area offers a great alfresco space to step outside and admire the views overlooking Tibby’s Green. When it is time for bed, the master bedroom is particularly welcoming with a sumptuous king-size bed and a patio door opening to the outside; great for throwing open in the morning and enjoying a morning coffee while overlooking the adjoining greenery. The twin bedroom is just as attractive and comes with plenty of storage space. No queues for the bathroom at The Hive with the master bedroom having an en-suite and there is an additional shower room which completes the accommodation. The Hive is a great base from which to explore the delights of Suffolk with Southwold on the doorstep where you will find a good selection of amenities as well as Southwold Pier which is famous for its brightly coloured beach huts. The chocolate-box village of Walberswick is within walking distance and a short drive away are attractions such as RSPB Minsmere, Snape Maltings where the Aldeburgh Music Festival is held, Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, Framlingham Castle and Halesworth Museum. For a holiday with a real buzz, take a trip to The Hive.
Southwold is a seaside town situated along the East Suffolk coast within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and resting between Lowestoft and Ipswich. Southwold is known as the home of Adnams Brewery which was established in the town in 1872 and it also has its own lighthouse, a museum and a picturesque pier which has a selection of colourful beach huts and which plays host to the regular Southwold Model Yacht regatta. The town boasts a number of excellent restaurants and eateries with a particular nod to its seaside location so there is always plenty of seafood and fish on the menu. Southwold has some fantastic independent shops, boutiques, galleries and pubs which are great for a browse and to stock up on essentials for your holiday. Just outside Southwold there are a number of great attractions for the whole family including Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, rspb Minsmere and Dunwich Museum as well as scenic towns such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Leiston and Lowestoft to visit.
Accommodation
Ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Utility
Underfloor heating.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Allocated parking for 1 car.
Patio area with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop miles, pub 0.1 0.2 miles.
Note: There will be a welcome gift of wine and biscuits on arrival.
Note: No unaccompanied teenagers please
Nearby points of interest
- Dunwich Beach
- East Anglia Transport Museum
- Pleasurewood Hills
Reviews (8)
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Peter
However there are some points to be borne in mind for anyone considering renting. Two of the lights in the kitchen/living room do not work because replacement bulbs are no longer made. Two people can have a good reading light by sharing an adjustable lamp by the sofa. This only matters if you want to read on long dark evenings. .We reported to the agents that the en suite shower door is jammed and will not close. This was noted by the agent but no immediate action was proposed as there is another shower in the wet room across the passage. Some of the design features assume very tall residents, eg mirrors above wash basins and top shelves in kitchen cupboards are very high. The saucepans and crockery are of good quality but incredibly heavy. The Smeg kettle is so heavy that even when empty it requires immense effort to lift, fill under the tap, and to use. There is only one very big frying pan and for two people all three saucepans are enormous and also very heavy. All these could be problematic if you have mobility issues. It is not possible to turn gas rings low enough to simmer,and the smallest one, front right, would not light despite numerous efforts.. The electric oven is fine. We could not work out from the manual how to use the microwave. The hot water button control mentioned in the notes could not be found, but there was a switch which we could turn on when we wanted hot water. The clock for the underfloor heating was not set correctly, and should be checked and reset; no button could be found on the Right hand side. . When on the bathroom floors were comfortable and the electric towel rails much appreciated. Excellent towels provided. The information about glass recycling was out of date - it is not on or near Southwold market, nor would it appear to have been there for many years. There did not seem to be a local contact so problems were reported to the agent in Chester who replied after consulting the owner. We reported the lighting and shower door and otherwise coped.
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Alun
So nice being on the ground floor and with the bonus of parking. Will hopefully stay here again very soon.
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Emma
Brilliant to have our own parking space. Very comfortable beds. Cosy underfloor heating. Lovely welcome gift of cookies and Prosecco. Only tiny negative was that the bathrooms seem a bit âtiredâ and could benefit from a refresh. We still had a lovely stay and would love to come back.