Beautiful footpaths, a Victorian-era pier, stone cottages, a bird sanctuary, a sandy seashore, and breathtaking beachfront huts are merely the tip of the iceberg of all that Southwold, UK has to offer. It is a hidden British paradise that has attracted various artists through the centuries. It has recently gained traction as Kensington-on-Sea and has become a favorite destination amongst tourists looking for a secluded getaway. If you intend to spend your next vacation in Southwold, then here’s a list of the top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals where you can unwind in this Victorian town:
1. Romantic retreat in a cozy cottage with a magical garden (from USD 95)
This is beautiful, comfortable, cozy cottage offers a private stay in an enviable location that is perfectly positioned for exploring the Heritage Coast. Since this is a rural area, you can experience wonderful sunrises and sunsets right from the garden. The neighbourhood offers many good walks for birdwatching and to see wildlife.
If you are travelling as a couple or are looking for a secluded getaway, then this could be your divine escape. The property is fully furnished with decent amenities and includes one bedroom, a bathroom, living area, kitchen, oil fired central heating, private garden area, and a south facing terrace with a large table. There’s also parking available on-site.
You can look forward to the Latitude Festival which takes place every year in mid-July about a mile (1.6 km) from the village.
Blythburgh, England, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 2
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nice big bed with a view of the southwold water towerthe cottage is comfortable and even more spacious than in the picturesthe bedroom is quite spacious and the table provided allows you to eat meals and enjoy the viewthis beautiful comfortable cottage at mill end is a real gemgood kitchen facilities small ground floor but perfectly formed and everything you needCleanliness:
very clean white bedding and lovely towelsnicely decorated and cleanclean and tidy and had everything we neededthe decor and rooms were lovely and very cleanit is very clean and has everything you might needHost:
roderick and claire were fabulous hostsroderick and claire are welcoming and thoughtful hostsroderick and claire were extremely welcoming and helpful hostsroderick and claire are the most welcoming and warm hostsroderick and claire were excellent hosts - very flexible and welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and very peacefulbut not so isolated that you can’t walk back from the nearby pub in the villagegreat location for both rural and coastal walksexcellent place to stay great locationit is in a great location near to a good pub
2. Seastones (from USD 191)
With three bedrooms, this property can easily accommodate 8 guests making it a perfect home for a family vacation. It consists of 3 bedrooms. The first one has a double bed, the second has two single beds, and the third has two bunk beds. Apart from this, there’s also a double bed in the common area.
The best part of this property is not just its living space, but also its location. This lovely house is located just a 5-minute walk from the Southwold Pier and a number of excellent pubs. You can walk out onto a balcony to enjoy the cool sea breeze or walk down to bask in the natural glory of the sprawling sea. The house also has parking for two cars.
Southwold, United KingdomAccommodates: 8
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very comfortable even the sofa bedwe felt relaxed as soon as we arrived a blank canvas with seaside images in each roomCleanliness:
amazing house clean kid friendlythis place needs a deep cleanthe house is lovely and clean and well equippedthe house is very spacious clean and very well maintainedclean well equipped and perfect for a family holidayHost:
the owner was very kind in letting us have a late check out toohelen was helpful on the phone dealing with practical mattersthanks to the hosts for letting us staycheckin and checkout were really easy and helena was very responsivesimon was really helpful and quick to respond to any questions i hadRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and nice housegreat location for a fabulous seaside breakgreat location and comfortable housegood location just a few minutes walk to the piernice house in convenient location
3. Romantic flat for two, moments from the beach (from USD 172)
A stay in this apartment is worth every penny owing to its location in the center of Southwold, just moments from the beach. The sea can be viewed from the bedroom window. It is ideal for a couple seeking some rest and relaxation together. The apartment has a sunny roof terrace which is perfect for an early evening drink. It is attractively decorated, with a modern, newly renovated bathroom and a king size brass bed. The elegant interior is tastefully decorated and fully furnished.
Southwold, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 2
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the apartment is a decent size and very well finished with all the amenities you needit has all the amenities you could want the bed is so comfortable and everywhere is immaculatewe enjoyed the bath and comfy bedthe apartment is right in the centre of southwold; one of the most lovely towns of the ukvery comfortable bed and some lovely touches (bottle of fizz and some quality bathroom products)Cleanliness:
very clean and stylishthe apartment is clean and spaciousthe flat was spotlessly clean and tidythe apartment is clean light and airyit was very comfortable & spotlessly cleanHost:
host very responsivehost very responsive and welcomingfelt at home straight away penny the perfect host lovely touchesthank you so much for hosting uspenny is a super host welcoming bottle of fizz and biscuits was an added treatRead more reviewsLocation:
very central welcoming flatsuperb location and beautifully appointedfantastic location for staying in lovely southwoldgreat apartment in a great location which made a great breakgreat location for exploring the local area
4. Lovely holiday home next to Southwold (from USD 120)
This accommodation offers a newly refurbished property with new beds, a new sofa, a new dining set, and a new washing machine. This lovely holiday home is in Reydon, which is about a 20-minute walk from the centre of Southwold. With elegant English interiors, it has decorative fireplaces, but don’t fret, it does have central heating. There’s a garden where you can unwind. Its 2 bedrooms can comfortably fit 6 guests. Although there’s only 1 bath, it is manageable.
Reydon, United KingdomAccommodates: 5
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a very comfortable house and well-sized and with all the amenities you could possibly needthere is plenty of space for 4 in the property and the beds were really comfortablethe house is a lovely victorian style terrace with plenty of room downstairsCleanliness:
perfectly clean and tidythe place was clean and well-equippedcommunication from amy was very good and the house was cleanthe house was generally very clean and tidythe house is very spacious clean light and warmHost:
they were good hosts and responded quicklyamy was a fantastic host replying quickly to any questions we hadthe hosts were very helpful and good at keeping us up to datecosy warm property with welcoming hostsamy is a great host and everything we needed was on handRead more reviewsLocation:
cute house in a good locationgreat location and ideal for a familygreat location being only a 20 minute walk to the beachgreat house close to southwoldperfectly situated in quiet area but within easy walking distance of southwold
5. The Treasure Chest, a coastal retreat (from USD 135)
As its name signifies, this luxurious apartment is nestled right next to the beach in a beautiful period property. It is ideal for two, but also has a pull out single sofa for an occasional extra guest. The interior is stunning with world-class facilities like a small hot tub bath, walk-in shower, and Wi-Fi. From the dining area, you can even see the lighthouse! There’s also a well-equipped, modern kitchen. The owners no longer accept children under 8 years old, except for newborn babies. They do have cot and highchair available on request.
Southwold, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 3
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a beautiful bespoke apartment perfect for a coupleexcellent facilities eg all mod cons in kitchen and bathroomgreat location spotlessly clean and fi decor/ facilities are of a very high standardabsolutely gorgeous apartment right near the sea and the centre of southwoldthe treasure chest is as the name suggests very comfortable high specification and perfect position to explore southwoldCleanliness:
very clean and tidybeautiful clean well presented propertywell equipped and spotlessly cleanvery well equipped and spotlessly cleanthe flat was beautiful clean and modernHost:
as fellow airbnb hosts we fully appreciated all the extra little touchesRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful apartment in very central locationgreat location peaceful relaxinglovely place in a superb locationvery well appointed apartment in a super locationgreat location right in the centre of southwold but also quiet
6. Luxury, coastal, and cool in Southwold (from USD 135)
Close to the Sole Bay Inn, a quiet contemplation park, and a brilliant play area, this beautiful apartment is located in one of Southwold’s most popular roads. Located merely a minutes’ walk from the sea, this period apartment has private parking, a courtyard garden, two bathrooms, and two bedrooms. You can spend the day walking along the Heritage Coastline and the evening listening to the roar of the waves on the courtyard patio. The photos perfectly capture the true essence of this place, which you can call home during your next vacation!
Southwold, England, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 4
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comfortable luxury flat with amenities great locationthank you laura we had a lovely stay in your apartmentthe kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed the sheltered patiolovely apartment and had everything we needed (even had plastic plates for the toddler )Cleanliness:
a very high standard of cleanliness and comfortclean stylish and everything you needbeautiful comfortable and clean apartmentlaura's flat is beautifully decorated clean and comfortableapartment was immaculate and cleanHost:
laura was a wonderful host and made us very welcome with her personal touchesvery helpful when we wanted to arrive a little earlywelcome pack was very kind and generousRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and beautiful apartmentsuperb location just a minute from the beachexcellent accommodation and brilliant locationgreat location - perfect for a short break by the sea with the childrenthe apartment and its location were excellent
7. Lovingly refurbished seaside house (from USD 239)
East Cliff House is a beautiful Victorian cottage just a few steps from the beach and the famous Southwold beach huts with their glorious sea views. The house has been recently refurbished with a new kitchen, bathrooms, and underfloor heating. The house can accommodate 6 people in a double room, a twin room, and a room with bunkbeds. The twin room has two large windows with glorious views of the sea. There is an upstairs bathroom with a shower attachment on the bath, an upstairs shower room, and a downstairs loo.
Walking from the kitchen towards the front of the house, there’s a lovely dining room which seats 6 comfortably and has stunning sea views. There are 2 large sofas and a small wood burning stove for cooler evenings. On the first floor, there is a double room with sea views which leads to a small landing with a comfy chair and wonderful views. This space is especially ideal for a quiet read or a snooze!
Southwold, Suffolk, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 6
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absolutely perfect position facing the sea and so comfortablefantastic property beautiful furnishings really comfortable beds and everything you would want for a stay in southwolda warm comfortable home from home with wonderful sea views and good locationit’s very comfortable with underfloor heating to make it cosyit was cold and wet in southwold when we visited but very cosy and comfortable inside the houseCleanliness:
a very clean and warm stayeverything we needed and spotlessly clean we felt instantly relaxedvery fresh and clean and really tastefully decoratedthe house was clean warm and comfortable with the welcome biscuits a nice touch on arrivali must mention how absolutely immaculately clean it was i couldn't believe it on our arrivalHost:
penny was a great responsive hostpenny was a great host and we loved our welcome packi highly recommend this place and the host and i'm already looking forward to going back one dayshe's also super friendly and prompt to reply to queriespenny was very helpful and friendly and responded straight away (and late at night- thankyou )Read more reviewsLocation:
fantastic location and cosy placethe location is perfect a just so central to everythingamazing house location is perfectperfect location for staying in southwoldbeautiful property in an ideal location
8. Cosy retreat in a great location (from USD 255)
You’ll find this traditional seaside cottage just two-minutes away from the beach. The property is also conveniently located close to the high street, making it very accessible. The interior is tastefully modern and well-maintained yet very homely. There are 3 bedrooms, each with a bed, that are spacious enough to accommodate up to 5 guests. The property also has its own parking and courtyard.
Southwold, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 5
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the cottage is very comfortable and much larger than it looks in the photosplenty of hot water and good powerful showerCleanliness:
house was clean and well kept with everything we required for our staythe house is very clean and more spacious and light then the pictures suggestit’s roomy spacious spotlessly clean and is very well equippedhouse better than in pictures very comfortable and cleanclean cosy and always a quick response to queriesHost:
luke was very helpful with advice on local areaRead more reviewsLocation:
parking was a bit tricky but there is a free car park about 100 yards awayfantastic location really comfortable and homelygreat location very thoughtful welcome packa lovely house in the perfect location to enjoy southwoldit's in a really central position but tucked away and peaceful with really convenient parking
9. Cozy getaway near Southwold, 15-min walk to the beach
This property is in a friendly, charming neighbourhood that is ideal for a fun-filled family trip. It offers three bedrooms with 3 beds, respectively, and 2 baths. You can enjoy a comfortable stay here when travelling in a group of five or fewer. This fully furnished cottage is truly a home away from home, as it boasts a modern heating system, large kitchen, excellent Wi-Fi, spacious garden, sauna, and a BBQ.
You can enjoy glorious walks by the sea, an outdoor gym that is 5 minutes’ walk away, and a spacious playground in the area. The property is conveniently located right next to a bus stop. They offer free bikes that you can use to explore the surrounding area. The owner has a pretty informative house manual filled with information on things to do, places to see, where to eat, and events.
Reydon, England, United KingdomTop guest reviews
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netflix and internet on the big tv is a lovely touch for cosy eveningsit has a lovely relaxed atmosphere we lovely bed the william morris wallpaper and quirky accessoriesgreat beds good bathrooms huge kitchen lots of spacethe double bed is huge and comfortablewith a delicious cake in the kitchen awaiting our arrivalCleanliness:
clean and very well presentedeverything worked and it was spotlessly clean toospacious well equipped & cleanlovely cosy clean home full of characterthe house is lovely clean and has everything you could wantHost:
the host was great and provided us with some beer and biscuits on arrivalceleste was a great host quick responses to queries and flexible with check-invery welcoming host who lives next door making it very easy to check inher tips were very helpful and she was always cheerfulceleste is a wonderful host helpful and accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for a short walk into southwolda lovely house in a lovely locationgreat location - fantastic walk into southwoldgreat location too - only a short walk to the beach and southwoldthe local shop was only a few mins away perfect location
10. Sea-view flat
If you are looking for a property with a scenic view, then look no further! This flat has by far the best views of the sea in Southwold. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy the stunning sea view every single day of your stay. The beach is merely a minute away, and the town is a two-minute walk away, with various restaurants nearby. This is a private property. The only catch here is that it does not have a shower, only a bath. So, that’s for you to choose. But I personally can never tire of its beautiful views.
Visit Southwold to explore British paradise
This quintessentially British seaside town is famous for beautiful nature reserves, stunning sea views, the Blyth Valley, and Buss Creek. From coastal cruises to local breweries, there is really no reason your next weekend getaway shouldn’t be in Southwold. Unwind in a cozy apartment after a day-long tour around the town and truly immerse yourself in the beauty of Southwold, Great Britain.