Minsmere Cottage

My goodness everything! The cottage was huge and very comfy! the house was 600 years old and fantastic.. the kitchen and dinning room were perfect and the garden was great to sit in and watch the chickens and ducks and other wildlife. the host lived next door and was very helpful and pleasant to talk to. the little village had a shop that we utilized for our groceries all local sourced fresh food. the beds were comfy and the living room was perfect to sit and relax with a cupper and have family time. Definitely worth staying. next trip will be longer

parking is a premium however just a small walk when you find a space. but that just added to the experience and charm.

It is a lovely period cottage, neat and clean, located in a quaint village. Rooms are big. Beds comfortable.

Beware of your heads if you are 6' or over! Husband bumped his head a few times on the low doors, stair ways. Stairs are very steep and winding, so it won't be suitable if you are a little older, unsteady, or have slight back/leg issues.. have to be much more careful than usual.

Lovely cottage full of quirky corners and cupboards. Has everything you need for a village break.

Very steep staircase to upper bedroom, ok for us but my 81 year old dad would not get up there.but a fab room if you are good on your legs.

The cottage was large enough for our needs. The beds were super comfy and the entire place was very clean. The shower was good (and clean) and the kitchen had what we needed. There was also a dining table which was nice.

There was nothing that we didn't like at the property!

A very nice old house. We had no problem but the steepness of the stairs would be difficult/impossible for some use.

The website was unclear about parking - make it clear that this is on street. Provide instructions how to use gas cooker.

Cute cottage with everything you need for a weekend away with friends

Would be good to have a lock on the bathroom door upstairs

The rooms in the property were much bigger than we expected, especially the bedrooms. The lounge is very comfortable and relaxing. There's also a very large dining room. The kitchen is well stocked and has a washing machine and dishwasher. There's also a downstairs bathroom, with toilet. There's a lovely small outside terrace, but we didn't really use it as we were out during the day and it was very cool in the evening. Considering the age of the house (c 17th Century), it was extremely cosy, warm, and very well maintained. We visited in February and the overnight temperature was below freezing. It's in a wonderful location, having a good stores nearby and a simply wonderful cafe serving delicious food and drinks. Southwold and Aldeburgh are just 15-20 minutes away. The owner is very friendly, amenable, and engaging. We highly recommend staying here and will definitely be booking again.