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Woodlark

Saxmundham, Suffolk
The exterior of Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Suffolk
The whitewashed exterior of Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Suffolk
The sitting room at Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Suffolk
The family kitchen and dining area at Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Su
The kitchen and dining area at Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Suffolk
The large double bedroom at Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Suffolk
The twin bedroom at Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Suffolk
The shower room at Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Suffolk
Local views around Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Suffolk
Pretty local views around Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Suffolk
The view from Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Suffolk
The stunning view from Woodlark, Dunwich Heath, Saxmundham, Suffolk
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At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Preferred changeover day Saturday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 2 What's this?
  • Reference 010001
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About Woodlark

A white-washed apartment with views of Dunwich Heath and Beach from every window.

Woodlark is a first floor apartment at the Coastguard Cottages on Dunwich Heath. Once the home of the coastguards, this cosy, comfortable apartment enjoys wonderful views across the heathland nature reserve and over the cliffs to the North Sea beyond

If you’re a wildlife watcher you’re in for a treat. The cottage is right next door to RSPB Minsmere’s coastal lagoons and reedbeds. Keep on the lookout for rare and migratory birds such as bitterns, marsh harriers and avocets, as well as otters and red deer. Warm up in the village pub just a mile from the cottage. 

Further afield, we have a number of properties on the Suffolk coast, Orford Ness and Sutton Hoo,that are just a 30 minute drive from Woodlark. Flatford Mill, Melford Hall, Lavenham Guildhall and Ickworth House are around an hour away. 
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer not available
  • Dishwasher not available
  • Washing machine not available
  • Tumble dryer not available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television available
  • DVD available
  • WiFi* available
  • Open fire / wood burner not available
  • Garden not available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • First floor

    Kitchen/diner, sitting room, shower room and lavatory, two bedrooms (1 double and 1 twin).

Notes for guests

Access: This access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos, please see those images in the main website page.

Heating: Night storage heating included. The night storage heaters are linked to a sensor on the exterior of the building and will be activated when the temperature falls below 16 – 18° C

Parking: Parking in designated area.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Garden: Shared grass area in front of apartments. 

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free entry to selected local National Trust properties during their stay, listings can be found in the cottage welcome folder.

Late check out on Sunday’s 12.00 midday at this cottage.

Short breaks bookable within 4 weeks of the start date all year at this cottage.

Please Note: Please note that Woodlark is part of a conversion of former coastguard cottages consisting of 3 holiday apartments, privately let accommodation, a café and a visitors’ centre. As such the building may be occupied by other parties at the same time. Being apartments, there may be some noise from other guests coming and going, although the property is sound proofed. Woodlark is not a stand alone single holiday cottage.

The apartments are accessed via a shared stairway.

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Deer in the distance on Dunwich Heath

Dunwich Heath and Beach

A precious landscape on the Suffolk coast
Stony Ditch Orford Ness

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

Internationally important coastal nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history
Hand-crafted replica of the Sutton Hoo helmet

Sutton Hoo

Awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal burial site
River Deben below Kyson Hill

Kyson Hill

Escape from it all at Kyson Hill
Water Darrow Wood

Darrow Wood

Discover this hidden historical site in the midst of surrounding farmland
Boy dressed in costume at Elizabethan House Museum

Elizabethan House Museum

Delightful treasury of 16th-century domestic history

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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