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Living room | The Coach House, Carlton, nr. Saxmundham
Living room | The Coach House, Carlton, nr. Saxmundham
Kitchen/diner | The Coach House, Carlton, nr. Saxmundham
Kitchen/diner | The Coach House, Carlton, nr. Saxmundham

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Carlton, near Saxmundham
  • Place, Lonely Farm Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Saxmundham Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Snape Maltings
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Romantic hideaway for couples (and their pets.

Romantic hideaway for couples (and their pets!) with wood burning stove, beams and its very own 2-acre woodland walk.. 4 steps to entrance.

All on the Ground Floor:

Living room: Freesat, DVD Player, Woodburner

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine

Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Shower Room: Shower, Toilet. Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 2-acre woodlands. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a pond in the garden, 20 yards.. Set in the Upper Alde Valley, between the historic market towns of Framlingham and Saxmundham, The Coach House offers charming, spacious, detached holiday accommodation. Sympathetically converted and located next to the owners home, it retains much original character and has been furnished to a high standard. An ideal base for cycling or walking, and featuring its own 2-acre woodland walk. The Suffolk Heritage Coast at Aldeburgh is 10 miles. Snape Maltings Concert Hall is 5 miles. Also conveniently situated for RSPB reserve at nearby Minsmere, Southwold and Walberswick. Shop 2 miles, pub ¼ mile.



There is a water feature/pond on the grounds of this property.

The discreet owner lives next door.

There are drops in the garden.

Suitable for up to 2 pets

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Saxmundham

Located in Saxmundham, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lonely Farm Country Park and Suffolk Coast and Heaths, while Saxmundham Museum and Parham Airfield Museum are cultural highlights. Leiston Leisure Centre and RSPB Minsmere are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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Map
Carlton, near Saxmundham

What's nearby

  • Lonely Farm Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Saxmundham Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Snape Maltings - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 33 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 39 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Malt - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Poachers Pocket - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪River View Café & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lion Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic hideaway for couples (and their pets. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic hideaway for couples (and their pets.?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic hideaway for couples (and their pets. on 3 Apr 2026 start from AU$166, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Romantic hideaway for couples (and their pets.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic hideaway for couples (and their pets.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic hideaway for couples (and their pets.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic hideaway for couples (and their pets. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lonely Farm Country Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Saxmundham Museum. Glemham Hall and Shawsgate Vineyard are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anthony Moore

Good location for exploring Suffolk coastline and inland.

Good location for exploring Suffolk coastline and inland. Well equipped cottage with excellent shower room and kitchen facilities. Shabby chic furniture in large lounge with log burner. The double bed does feel “small” and in need of upgrading to something larger.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John Todd

This is a great hidden-away little gem, ideal for exploring the local surrounds and costal area.

This is a great hidden-away little gem, ideal for exploring the local surrounds and costal area. Beaches very near and great access to cultural places too. The house and garden are lovely and the owner was bvery friendly. We enjoyed the on site woodland walks and the cottage was spacious, cosy, full of light and clean to perfection. Our only issue would be the size of the bed - although a 'double-bed' it seemed very small. For those 6ft or over it might marr what in every other respect is a great place. I would probably need to know the bed was larger to revisit. But thank you for a lovely week.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ian Brushneen

My wife and I along with two dogs have just spent a great week at the Coach House.

My wife and I along with two dogs have just spent a great week at the Coach House. The coach House was very comfortable and clean with plenty of space. We wanted for nothing. Right outside of the door there was about one and a half acres (I did not measure it) of wooded area and walkways with plenty of space for our two dogs (Rough Collies) to explore and run around.There are plenty of places to visit with dog friendly beaches nearby (depending on the time of the year).The owner, Mr Kennedy was a very polite and pleasant gentleman and was on hand if you needed any help.I know that it is each to their own but we enjoyed it so much that we are going to book up again for next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Had such a lovely relaxing weekend at The Coach House.

Had such a lovely relaxing weekend at The Coach House. Everything was spotlessly clean, very well equipped and so comfortable. The weather was horrible, which made the log fire in the evenings more welcoming and the 2 acre woods right next to the property was perfect for the dogs. Will definitely be returning. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Only stayed one night, its was a beautiful place everything you need was there, but it was not suit

Only stayed one night, its was a beautiful place everything you need was there, but it was not suitable for my two dogs they need to be on there lead at all time unless we were in side there were no fences the grounds were open to the road, but a great place for a couples. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve

beautiful location in touch with all the local areas, villages, country walking and beaches.

beautiful location in touch with all the local areas, villages, country walking and beaches. The Coach House conversion was superb and within the grounds and main house. It offered a fantastic living space for 2 people and our 2 dogs and we felt very much at home during our stay. The amenities were pared down due to Covid but it was superbly furnished anyway so we had all that was needed and more and loved it. Our only concern was the openness of the immediate garden to the road which, while generally quiet leads from the A12 and the dogs would not know where the perimeters were and there was no gate; so head torches and leads were the order of end of day before bedtime or when sitting out to catch sight of the bats in early evening. A small surrounding fence and a gate would make this place even more superb for dog owner visitors. We loved it anyway! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison

This was a nice, big property with lots of space for us and our two dogs.

This was a nice, big property with lots of space for us and our two dogs. Lots of quirky objects of interest in the lode. We used the two acre walk every morning but couldn’t sit out with the dogs as there was a busy road at the end of the drive( our fault we should have checked.) It would have been useful to have known that due to COVID check in was later and check out was 9am, this was a bit of a rushed start to the day. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Perfect holiday spot immaculate cottage beautifully decorated.

Perfect holiday spot immaculate cottage beautifully decorated. Highly recommend Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Such a lovely cottage.

Such a lovely cottage. Really comfortable and spotlessly clean. A great location to use as a base. Due to the Covid restrictions, a lot of items had to be removed, but it didn’t impinge on our visit or comfort too much. I would definitely return and will be recommending it to friends and family Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

teresa

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although dog friendly the garden is not enclosed in any area so in the summer i am not sure how that would work, busy lane just outside the hedge row
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nickie

Beautiful cottage, very tastefully and appropriately furnished and decorated.

Beautiful cottage, very tastefully and appropriately furnished and decorated. Cosy, relaxing and welcoming. Great cooking on the hob, and the oven too. Considering that it's doggy friendly, could really do with a tumble dryer - we went in August, but I'd imagine that outside of summer months, you'd really need a tumble dryer to get clothes and towels dry. Beautiful grounds as well, but not safe to leave your dog outside unattended, as the end of the drive leads onto a narrow but very busy road. Really enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend, we're hoping to revisit it again in the not too distant future. Lovely owners, very friendly and helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barry

The Coach House is an attractive barn conversion, well-designed and well carried out.

The Coach House is an attractive barn conversion, well-designed and well carried out. It is warm, comfortable and well-equipped (short of nothing). The woodland and grounds are a bonus. We really enjoyed our week there and there is so much to see and do in the area. We would be happy to visit again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Charming,beautifully situated,well equipped barn conversion.

Charming,beautifully situated,well equipped barn conversion. Good base to explore countryside and coast,a delight to return to in the evenings.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay at the Coach House, this was helped though by the lovely weathe

We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay at the Coach House, this was helped though by the lovely weather. As other reviews have stated there could be a few minor changes to make this house fantastic: a king size bed, a better sofa, a shaver plug or at least an adaptor to charge, outside washing line (there is a line attached to the wall but noting to attach to it) and of course better Wifi - this may not appeal to most who want to 'get away from it all' but we would have found it so useful on plotting days out/dog walks & local pubs etc Although some of the above information was supplied in the house some of it was out of date. The house is dog friendly although there is no enclosed area as such and our dog did have a habit of wandering over Ian's lawn in search of his cat. Overall a great week of relaxation in a fabulous conversion with well proportioned rooms, there is plenty of room for 4 if there had been another bedroom or bed settee for occasional use. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending to others.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

A comfortable place to stay in a peaceful location.

A comfortable place to stay in a peaceful location. The coast an d other places of interest were not far away. A lovely woodland walk on site. However I would encourage the owner to pursue his plan to improve the wi fi access
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nick

The Coach House is beautifully appointed and set within very attractive grounds.

The Coach House is beautifully appointed and set within very attractive grounds. The owner Ian lives in the main house and is a charming and helpful host. Our only minor criticism would be that the bed is only a small double despite the bedroom being of excellent proportions. Wi-fi and mobile connectivity is seemingly extremely poor in this part of England and therefore the cottage is ideal for an 'away-from-it-all' escape.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Secluded and peaceful with a great homely atmosphere.

Secluded and peaceful with a great homely atmosphere. Beautiful grounds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Food Rocks

What a wonderful place.

What a wonderful place. It’s so well appointed and so well equipped. It’s so cosy and so comfortable. It’s a haven. The woodland and meadow walk attached to this beautiful property is magical. The location is perfect for exploring the stunning Suffolk coastline and local amenities are great. The host was also completely charming and we can’t wait to return. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Our 2nd stay.

Our 2nd stay. Lovely comfortable cottage in a great location for getting around.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

The coach house was the best we have ever stayed at.

The coach house was the best we have ever stayed at..
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna

I loved it and we hope to go back.

I loved it and we hope to go back. So comfortable and relaxing, very well equipped. However I didn't realise we would be situated so near the owners' property; although they were charming and very helpful. It was also inconvenient not having an enclosed area to sit outside with the dog.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

maria

Lovely break away ,everything you need .

Lovely break away ,everything you need .near to places of interest and beaches .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Erica

A lovely cottage and friendly host BUT the bed is very small and uncomfortable.

A lovely cottage and friendly host BUT the bed is very small and uncomfortable. The bedroom could easily accommodate a larger bed. Unfortunately the sofa is also really uncomfortable. That aside the cottage is well equipped and lovingly put together.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Lovely property, and very dog friendly.

Lovely property, and very dog friendly. Worth mentioning that there is no fencing though. Also no shaver/toothbrush socket in the bathroom.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

I have just spent 5 days at the Coach House .

I have just spent 5 days at the Coach House . It was everything I wanted and more . Lovely log burner. Really good wet room . Within easy reach of Woodbridge ; Southwold and Aldburgh which were all places I wanted to re visit. I would certainly book again .

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