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We're asking all guests to please avoid using any woodburner or open fire in their accommodation at this time, as sparks escaping from the flue may lead to wildfire due to the current dry conditions in the surrounding land. Thank you for helping us do whatever we can to reduce the risk of wildfire.

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Saxmundham, Suffolk

Nightjar

The exterior of Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark, Suffolk
The exterior of Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark, Suffolk | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The open plan kitchen and seating area at Nightjar, Suffolk
Dunwich Heath and Beach at sunset, the surrounding area of Nightjar, Suffolk

Nightjar

Once home to the Coastguards, now a beachside apartment with accessible facilities.

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The open plan kitchen and seating area at Nightjar, Suffolk
Dunwich Heath and Beach at sunset, the surrounding area of Nightjar, Suffolk
The exterior of Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark, Suffolk
The open plan bedroom, kitchen and seating area at Nightjar, Suffolk
The open plan dining and seating area at Nightjar, Suffolk
The open plan kitchen, dining and seating area at Nightjar, Suffolk
The twin beds in the open plan bedroom, kitchen and seating area of Nightjar, Suffolk
The shower room at Nightjar, Suffolk
The outside seating area at Nightjar, Suffolk
The private garden at Nightjar, Suffolk
The Dunwich Heath visitor hut close to Nightjar, Suffolk
Dunwich Heath and Beach, the surrounding area of Nightjar, Suffolk
The exterior of Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark at dusk, Suffolk
The exterior of Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark surrounded by Dunwich Heath and Beach, Suffolk

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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Once home to the Coastguards, now a beachside apartment with accessible facilities.

  • Guests

    2

    Bedrooms

    1

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    1

    Reference

    010002

    Dunwich Heath and the adjoining beach remain closed following a devastating wildfire. This includes the King Charles III Coast Path and Public Rights of Way across the site. There is no vehicle or pedestrian access at this time. Please find more information here.

     

    Nightjar is a ground-floor apartment at the Coastguard Cottages on Dunwich Heath. The apartment enjoys wonderful views across the heathland nature reserve and beyond. This open-plan, single-level apartment offers a beachside retreat with the golden sand dunes of Minsmere just below. 

    Wake up early and go for a stroll, across the colourful heathland and through surrounding woodland. After a hike, treat yourself in the neighbouring tea room and gift shop or visit the pub and cafes in Dunwich village.

    Discover more of the local area and visit the cathedral cities of Cambridge and Norwich. Both are just over an hour’s drive from the cottage and offer a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants. 

    There are three holiday apartments in these former coastguard cottages, which can be booked together for a group stay: Nightjar (sleeps two) is on the ground floor, and Stonechat (sleeps two) and Woodlark (sleeps four) are on the first floor. Another cottage, Bridge Farm Cottage (sleeps four), is just a 10-minute drive away near Dunwich village.

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Cot & high chair, available
    • Open-plan layout, available
    • Close to a beach, available
    • Coast path, available
    • Wildlife spotting, available

    This cottage has no washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher.

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