Anchors Aweigh Southwold, Suffolk

This gorgeous two-storey house, located in the heart of Southwold, is perfect for couples, friends or families looking for a relaxing holiday close to the Suffolk coast. Southwold is a lovely seaside town and you are less than half a mile's walk from exploring the market, the lighthouse, the beach and Gun Hill, where there used to be a two-gun battery stationed. So, bring your buckets and spades and enjoy some traditional fun paddling in the sea, sampling the local seafood and enjoying an ice cream.

A charming property offering you a warm welcome that showcases coastal living at its best. With white-washed walls, the spaces are bright and inviting, and during the summer months, open the bifold doors from the kitchen and let the outside in. On the ground floor are the lounge with a large corner sofa for relaxing and chatting, a Smart TV and a wood burner to cosy around in the cooler months. The contemporary kitchen has everything you need to cook up a storm. There is a bathroom with a shower and WC on the ground floor. Upstairs you’ll find one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and a toilet with a wash basin. Outside you can enjoy the enclosed garden with a play area, perfect for the kids. There is also a private courtyard with outdoor furniture for your morning coffee, and a fire pit and BBQ to make al fresco dining a breeze.

The nearby Ben Acre National Nature Reserve (7 miles) is perfect for wildlife and bird enthusiasts, or a great family day out is Gunton Wood (15 miles), with paths through the woods, seating and a pond. For the best beaches, stay close to home at The Denes Beach less than a mile away, and Walberswick Beach (1 mile), the latter is reached by the summer-only foot ferry, and is perfect for water sports.