Skimming Stones Southwold , Suffolk Reference SKIMM
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Skimming Stones
Southwold & Area
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£985A contemporary holiday cottage, beautifully renovated with fantastic views and just a short walk to the beach and Southwold High Street.
At a glance
- Stunning open plan living area.
- Stylishly decorated and furnished.
- Ground floor bedroom and bathroom.
- Designer landscaped garden.
- Wonderful family holiday home!
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- August 2018
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— Natasha Tamblyn
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- June 2018
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- December 2017
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- September 2016
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- December 2015
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- February 2015
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- December 2014
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— Helen Jordan
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- April 2014
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— Si Cooper
Property location
Town/Village Guide
Southwold Holiday Guide
Southwold in Suffolk is a delightful seaside town: its colourful beach huts, stylish shops and restaurants, lovely sandy beach, award-winning Pier and atmospheric harbour, not to mention Adnams Brewery, all add to its timeless appeal.
Southwold really does have everything you need for a traditional British holiday, and a stay in one of our holiday cottages in Southwold, provides the perfect base to enjoy its many attractions. Bring your bucket and spade for some genuine seaside fun, take a gentle stroll along the promenade, marvelling at the spectacular views of the town, beach huts and Lighthouse, or spend an afternoon in the Electric Picture Palace, Southwold’s delightful 68-seater cinema.
Adnams’ Sole Bay Brewery is at the heart of the town and you may smell the hops as you walk by. You can also book an Adnams Brewery Tour, sampling some of the ales and beers, or purchase your tipple of choice from Adnams Cellar and Kitchen Store on the high street.
The locally caught fish is outstanding and a walk along the Harbour with its characterful, ramshackle fishing huts is a ‘must’. Try The Sole Bay Fish Co and the newly opened Southwold Smokehouse or fish and chips from Mrs T's and sit on the harbour wall to eat them. You can buy your fresh fish here at the harbour – ask and they’ll keep it on ice for you if you want to continue your walk across the Bailey Bridge and along the River Blyth tow path the to pretty village of Walberswick. There are some lovely walks around this area, click here to find out more.
For the brave-hearted there is the Coastal Voyager for a speedy trip out to sea crash

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Full description
With wonderful views across Buss Creek and a truly stunning interior, Skimming Stones is a beautiful holiday cottage in the Edwardian town of Southwold on the Suffolk Coast.
The owners have created a house with great attention to details, beautifully styled and completely refurbished. The spacious light-filled living space combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas and overlooks a designer landscaped garden; it is the perfect room for relaxing and entertaining.
On the ground floor is a large twin bedroom with seating area and views over the nature reserve to the North.
The whole of the ground floor including the living areas, twin bedroom, family wet room and the garden lower deck is designed for wheelchair access (M2 accessibility level) and is suitable for guests of all ages.
There are three more charming bedrooms designed and decorated to add a touch of luxury to your holiday. Each has an en-suite bath or shower room, along with comfortable beds and great views over the garden or open countryside.
This holiday cottage offers a truly wonderful family holiday experience - with all the delights of Southwold on your doorstep. It is within 10 minutes walk of the High Street and five minutes to the pier, the sandy beach, boating lake and to the nearest of many fine pubs and restaurants.
Accommodation:
Entrance Hall:
On one level from the garden path, door to wet room and twin bedroom.
Cupboard with iron and ironing board, combined washing machine and dryer, water softener.
Living area:
Open plan with views over garden.
Living area comprises:
Kitchen with dishwasher, electric oven and induction hob, microwave, under counter fridge and separate freezer, toaster, kettle and larder/pantry.
Two three-seater sofas and one two-seater sofa.
Refectory style dining table and eight chairs.
Polished concrete flooring with underfloor heating, inset wood burner.
40" TV with Netflix films available, BBC I Player and digital terrestial, Blue Ray/DVD.
Hi-fi system with iPhone/iPad dock.
Folding patio doors opening fully, level access to south facing contemporary oak decked area.
Bedrooms
Ground floor twin bedded room with seating area with two armchairs and large bay window, TV, clock radio.There is a downstairs wet room adjacent to this bedroom.
First Floor
Master Bedroom with 5' bed and ensuite shower room, WC and hand basin, extensive views over Buss Creek and surrounding countryside.
Double bedroom with 5' bed and ensuite shower room, WC and hand basin, views over garden.
Twin bedded room with 3' beds and ensuite bathroom with roll top bath, WC and hand basin, heated towel rail and views to the west and Buss Creek.
All bedrooms have blackout blinds or blinds and curtains.
Garden
Imaginatively designed and created by the owner of the house who has exhibited his sculptures at the Chelsea Flower Show for 18 years, this garden is a delight throughout the year. Access is through the patio doors or via garden path from the front of the house, onto decking with steps up to the garden. An open-sided garden room with a living green roof, provides a covered seating area positioned to enjoy the views of the setting sun. The garden has oak decked sitting areas and access paths and is mainly planted with shrubs and small trees.
Notes:
Egyptian cotton bed linen, bath and hand towels and energy costs are included. All duvets and pillows in Skimming Stones are microfibre.
High speed unlimited broadband is available at Skimming Stones.
This holiday cottage has underfloor heating with radiators in the bedrooms, together with a wood-burner in the living area. One small basket of logs is provided for the wood-burner on arrival in the winter months (November-March).
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