Seagull Cottage

With the blue colour scheme, driftwood-style mirror frame and various nautical knick-knacks dotted about the place, you would be right in guessing that this cosy cottage lies close to the sea. In fact, it's just over five minutes' walk to Pakefield Beach and the charming seaside town of Southwold takes twenty-five minutes in the car. This home is a lovely place to return to after a day of frolicking about in the sand and surf. The interior has been recently refurbished and feels thoroughly modern, although period features such as the cast-iron fireplace and Victorian doors have been lovingly retained. Out the back, there's a garden space where you can breathe in the fresh coastal air over breakfast, while there's also a bathtub to tempt you in for long soaks just off the master bedroom.

Home truths:
*One pet is allowed on request and at an additional cleaning cost of £30, although they are not allowed upstairs or on any furniture
*The host also requests that no shoes be worn inside
*There's a small private car parking space suitable for small to medium-sized cars at the rear of the property
*The home is split across two floors, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*The two singles in the second bedroom can be linked together to form a super-king-size bed if preferred, and there's also a pull-out trundle for an extra child
*There's a high chair in the home
*There's no desk, but there's a laptop-friendly workspace on the kitchen table