Green Gate Cottage

01/09/2024

Book in for some spooktacular Halloween fun at Green Gate Cottage this autumn!

Sweetie treasure hunt for the children, and a pumpkin to carve for bookings Friday 25th October - 1 November 2024. Sleeps up to 6 people plus travel cot and you can bring your dog too! Message Claire to enquire or make a booking

04/08/2024

Availability to end of October (updated):

4 nights, Mon 2nd - Fri 6 September

4 nights Fri 13 - Tues 17 September

7-9 nights Wed 25 September- Fri 4 October

7 nights Fri 4 - Fri 11 October

4 nights Mon 21 - Fri 25 October

7 nights Friday 25 Oct - 1 November

25/06/2024

5-12 July 2024 - summer availability at Green Gate Cottage, 7 nights for up to 6 people, last availability until 30 August. Come and enjoy the Blue Flag Award Beach at Southwold and all the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast and Heaths has to offer!

15/05/2024

Come along the the ninth Southwold Arts Festival, 22-28 June 2024, with its rich and diverse mix and music, talks, theatre, poetry and visual arts in our beautiful seaside town. We currently have availability at Green Gate Cottage Friday 21 - Friday 28 June 2024. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, so bring some friends or family to enjoy all the Southwold Arts Festival has to offer!

04/05/2024

Update: dates available***
Summer availability for some Southwold fun at Green Gate Cottage; we currently only have the following dates available between now and the 6th September 2024:

3 nights Tue 21-Fri 24 May £500
2 nights Mon 27-We 29 May £399

Fri 31st - Fri 7th June 2024: 7 nights £839

Fri 7th - Fri 14th June 2024: 7 nights £760

Fri 21st - Fri 28th June 2024: 7 nights £820 (Southwold Arts Festival 2-29 June)

Fri 5th - Fri 12th July 2024: 7 nights £1170

****NOW BOOKED Fri 12th - Fri 19th July 2024: 7 nights £1170

Fri 30th Aug - Fri 6th Sept 2024: 7 nights £987

The above prices are special negotiated rates for direct owner booking only and are not available on other sites. Contact Claire to book, or discuss availability later in the year.

29/04/2024

Edit: change of availability- come for some half-term Southwold fun at Green Gate Cottage, Friday 24 May - Wednesday 29 May 2024, sleeps 6 plus travel cot. (Booked 29-31)

17/04/2024

17/04/2024

Come and see our beautiful dark skies in Suffolk, with the occasional glimpse of the Northern Lights. Availability at Green Gate Cottage, message Claire.

15/04/2024

Beautiful walk through Reydon Woods this afternoon with the bluebells in full bloom!

We have availability for May Half Term 24-31 May 2024.

(*Update 26/7-2/8 now booked)
For school summer holidays we have 26 July - 2 August or 30 August- 6th September available. If your school breaks early we have 5-12 July or 12-19 July available. Contact us for availability at other times at Green Gate Cottage, by the beautiful Suffolk heritage coast. Claire, Green Gate Cottage

07/03/2024

Spring has sprung at Green Gate Cottage!
Last minute availability from Friday/ Saturday arrival for Mothers’ Day, 2-7 night stay available

28/02/2024

Summer holiday weeks are booking up, so contact us now to avoid disappointment and have some seaside fun in Southwold!

03/02/2024

Pack your hats, scarves and wellies and come for some February half term fun in Suffolk!

In addition to the beautiful beach in Southwold, with the harbour and Blyth Estuary to explore, keep the family entertained with a visit to one of the many attractions nearby in Suffolk or just over the border in Norfolk; there are:

woodlands to explore (Reydon, Dunwich, Rendlesham)

castles to conquer (Norwich, Orford and Framlington)

farms to meet the animals (Easton Park Farm)

wildlife reserves and zoos (Minsmere RSPB, Camel Park Oasis, Africa Alive, Banham Zoo, Redwings Horse Sanctuary)

theme Parks (Pleasurewood Hills, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, Pettietts, ROARR!)

museums for inquisitive minds (Transport Museums, East Anglian Life, Norwich Castle), Sutton Hoo

coastal towns and villages (Walberswick, Dunwich, Orford, Thorpeness, Aldeburgh, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Corton, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth)

riverside walks and villages, (Oulton Broad, Beccles, Burgh Castle, Snape and Woodbridge, Norwich)

Oulton Broad, the gateway to the Norfolk Broads is only a 25 minute drive away.

We have the early half term week available from 8th - 16th February onwards (we are already booked from 17th February onwards for late half term).

Green Gate Cottage is also equipped with books, toys and board games, smart tv sticks and super fast WiFi for plenty of family fun at the cottage. A games table also available to hire.

7 night stays or mini breaks (minimum 3 nights) are available. To book or enquire about availability at other times, please contact Claire on 07905 338326 or via messaging.

03/02/2024

Green Gate Cottage is in a quiet location within walking distance (3 minutes by car/20 minutes by foot) from Southwold, Suffolk's premier coastal town and its beautiful Blue Flag Award beach, pier, shops, harbour, restaurants, pubs, golf course, leisure facilities and other amenities. It is suitable for both couples and families and we welcome young children. We welcome a well behaved dog by prior arrangement and have a dog bed and crate available and a fully enclosed rear courtyard garden.

The cottage offers an excellent base from which to explore the Heritage Coast and the Suffolk countryside, with Minsmere, Snape, Aldeburgh, Norwich, Great Yarmouth and the Norfolk Broads all within a reasonable driving distance. Whatever the weather or time of year, there is lots to see and do in the area.

The cottage offers comfortable, well equipped accommodation with full gas central heating and an open fire to cosy up to if you want to take a break out of season. The master bedroom has a king size four poster bed, for added luxury and comfort. There is also space for a toddler bed or travel cot in the master bedroom if required. The second bedroom is a double and the third has 2 twin 3' beds. The bathroom has a full size bath with shower over and there is also a separate downstairs cloakroom. The cottage also has a conservatory and a small walled courtyard garden with outdoor furniture, where you can catch the early morning sun at breakfast time or relax at the end of the day with a slice of homemade cake or jam.

There is plenty of free parking available on the roadside or in an unmade cul-de-sac at the side of the cottage.

Free Superfast Fibre Broadband WiFi is also available for guests, plus Amazon fire TV sticks in lounge, master bedroom and double bedroom, smart speakers and a Playstation 2 with games is available. A small games table is available to hire at £10 per week or part thereof, with a £75 security deposit.

Welcome tray on arrival, including cake or jam, fresh milk, tea, coffee and sugar. Starter pack for open fire in winter.

We have an extensive range of baby and toddler equipment available that can be booked in advance including a wooden toddler bed, travel cot, 2 high chairs, play pen, toys, books and dvds, toddler cutlery & tableware, baby-bath, change mat, toilet equipment. Blackout blinds/curtains are provided in al the bedrooms.

Please note, the first floor and garden are on varying levels.

Celebrating a special occasion? Order and pay for gifts for your special guest from local suppliers and we will collect them and have them waiting for you on your arrival at the cottage, subject to prior booking and arrangement with suppliers.

We also offer low occupancy rates for two people only using only one bedroom for Oct-Mar off peak (non-holiday) weeks; so you can enjoy an autumn, winter or spring break in this beautiful part of Suffolk.

We look forward to helping you make your holiday or special occasion a truly memorable one, here at Green Gate Cottage.

Claire Hillier, Green Gate Cottage, 07905 338326

01/01/2024

Happy New Year to all our guests, past, present and future and best wishes for 2024! Hope to see you again at Green Gate Cottage, Claire

24/11/2023

🎄🎄🎄Welcome in the New Year in Southwold🎄🎄🎄
Availability from 29 December 2023

We are booked for Christmas week but have availability for a special New Year break at Green Gate Cottage for 7 nights commencing Friday 29th December 2023,

Let us decorate the tree and house for you so all you have to do is unpack, settle in and enjoy the festive period. With a cosy real fire, super fast WiFi, smart tv sticks and board games, you’re all set for relaxing with family and friends. Or why not wrap up warm and stroll along Southwold Beach or harbour or take a walk along the estuary or through Reydon Woods.

If you don’t want to use the well equipped kitchen to make your festive fare, there are excellent local restaurants and pubs within walking distance, where you can enjoy your festive celebrations.

The local shops are excellent for finding those last minute gifts or delicious fresh food and drink from local producers, without the hustle of the crowds in the big shopping centres.

What could be nicer than seeing the New Year in with a glass of something bubbly watching the fireworks light the sky over Southwold Beach (no midnight skinny-dipping though!) or a stroll along Southwold beach on New Year's morning or brunch in one of the excellent local eateries.

We are now dog friendly, so you are welcome to bring your furry friend with you to enjoy all Southwold has to offer.

New Year availability: 7 nights arriving Friday 29th December departing Friday 5th January🎄

Green Gate Cottage sleeps 6 plus travel cot/toddler bed in 3 bedrooms (king four poster, double, twin)
🎄real fire
🎄walking distance to beach, pubs, restaurants, shops
🎄smart Fire TV sticks, super fast WiFi
🎄house and tree decorated for Christmas and New Year
🎄dog friendly with fully enclosed rear courtyard garden
🎄bathroom with bath and shower over and 2nd separate WC
🎄plenty of free parking

You can book directly with us (for owner discount); or via our agent

Seasons greetings 🎄🎄🎄

Claire
Green Gate Cottage

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15/10/2023

Our latest review from another happy guest at Green Gate Cottage. If you would like a holiday or mini break in Southwold, contact us for availability and prices.

04/09/2023

The weather is gorgeous and set to be good for the rest of the week….make the most of the sunshine with last minute availability at Green Gate Cottage to Friday! Message Claire to book 07905338326

01/09/2023

If you watch this and are inspired to visit Suffolk, why not book a holiday at Green Gate Cottage; minibreaks, 7 nights and longer are available.

Cosy cottage, sleeps 6 plus travel cot, child friendly and newly dog friendly too! Walking distance to Southwold, beach shops and excellent pubs and restaurants and an excellent base from which to explore all that Suffolk has to offer. Just 20 minutes to the border with Norfolk and the gateway to the Norfolk Broads too, so cover the two counties from one location.

Low Occupancy Discount offered for two guests using one of the three bedrooms, so enjoy the space and luxury of a three bedroom cottage at a lower price.

Message me for more information or to check availability, Claire 07905 338326

31/08/2023

Special offer - catch the last of the summer with these special offers, for direct bookings with us only, with minimum 3 night stays:

We have availability
Fri 1st Sept - Fri 8th Sept
Fri 8th Sept - Fri 15th Sept
Fri 15th Sept - Fri 22nd Sept - BOOKED

Sleep 6 plus travel cot in 3 bedrooms:
3 nights, £133 per night
4 nights £130 per night
5 nights £125 per night
6 nights £120 per night
7 nights £110 per night
(was £985 for 7 nights)

We also offer a low occupancy discount for 2 people using 1 bedroom (choice of king four poster, double or twin bedroom) save 10% on above prices.

Message me to make a booking or to check availability for other dates, Claire 07905 338326 for direct booking with us

25/08/2023

🎄🎄🎄Christmas is coming! 🎄🎄🎄

We are booked for Christmas week but have availability for a special New Year break at Green Gate Cottage for 7 nights commencing Friday 29th December 2023.

Let us decorate the tree and house for you so all you have to do is unpack, settle in and enjoy the festive period. With a cosy real fire, super fast WiFi, smart tv sticks and board games, you’re all set for relaxing with family and friends. Or why not wrap up warm and stroll along Southwold Beach or harbour or take a walk along the estuary or through Reydon Woods.

If you don’t want to use the well equipped kitchen to make your festive fare, there are excellent local restaurants and pubs within walking distance, where you can enjoy your festive celebrations.

The local shops are excellent for finding those last minute gifts or delicious fresh food and drink from local producers, without the hustle of the crowds in the big shopping centres.

What could be nicer than seeing the New Year in with a glass of something bubbly watching the fireworks light the sky over Southwold Beach (no midnight skinny-dipping though!) or a stroll along Southwold beach on New Year's morning or brunch in one of the excellent local eateries.

We are now dog friendly, so you are welcome to bring your furry friend with you to enjoy all Southwold has to offer.

New Year availability: 7 nights arriving Friday 29th December departing Friday 5th January🎄

Green Gate Cottage sleeps 6 plus travel cot/toddler bed in 3 bedrooms (king four poster, double, twin)
🎄real fire
🎄walking distance to beach, pubs, restaurants, shops
🎄smart Fire TV sticks, super fast WiFi
🎄house and tree decorated for Christmas
🎄dog friendly with fully enclosed rear courtyard garden
🎄bathroom with bath and shower over and 2nd separate WC
🎄plenty of free parking

You can book directly with us 07905 338326 for owner discount); or via our agent, Best of Suffolk.

Seasons greetings 🎄🎄🎄

Claire
Green Gate Cottage

24/08/2023

Last minute availability this week!
**update now available from Tuesday 29th onwards
We have availability for arrival any day of the week this week from Friday 25 August, so why not start your Southwold holiday at the weekend or next week after the bank holiday. Choose the length of your break from 3-10 days+

Southwold with its long sandy Blue Flag Award beach is an excellent base for a holiday.

If you want to rest and recharge why not read a book in the walled courtyard garden with a slice of homemade cake or sit by the beach and listen to the waves or stroll along the beach, harbour or on a gentle walk through the Suffolk countryside.

There are plenty of excellent restaurants, pubs and cafes and not to mention afternoon teas and fish and chips.

For those wanting something more active there is plenty to see and do for all ages, with castles to explore, see the animals at Africa Alive/Banham,Minsmere (RSPB), the thrills of Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, water activities, river trips, the Maize Maze, golf, horse riding, tennis etc

☀️Sleeps 6 plus travel cot (king four poster, double, twin)
☀️walking distance to beach, pier, harbour, countryside, excellent restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops
☀️walled courtyard garden
☀️real fire
☀️super fast Wi-Fi
☀️Fire TV Sticks on all televisions
☀️games table available to hire
☀️plenty free on street parking

Message to make an enquiry or to book. Claire, Green Gate Cottage

22/08/2023

We’ve had some spooktacular fun October half term Halloween bookings over the years! We are already booked 20-27, but have availability Friday 13-20 October 2023.

Chocolate treasure hunt for the children, a pumpkin to carve and other spooky activities!

Sleeping 6 plus travel cot, why not bring granny and grandad too. Over the years

21/08/2023

Green Gate Cottage … very family friendly and from autum 2023 we will be welcoming your furry friend too!

17/08/2023

The bank holiday weekend is approaching and we have availability at Green Gate Cottage from Friday 25th August for 3-7 nights. Grab your buckets and spades and picnic blankets and make the most of the fine weather and recharge your batteries before the back to school rush. Sleeps 6 plus travel cot and why not bring your favourite pooch

16/08/2023

Don’t let your furry friend miss out on some Southwold fun at Green Gate Cottage! New for autumn 2023, we will be dog friendly! With a fully enclosed rear courtyard garden, plenty of dog friendly pubs, cafes and activities in the area, there’s no reason not to book your break today.

10/08/2023

What a glorious day to be in Southwold!

09/08/2023

Good morning from Southwold! What a glorious day. Space on the beach and at Green Gate Cottage until 18th August.

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms (king four poster, double and twin rooms), walking distance to Blue Flag Award winning beach, excellent restaurants, pubs and local shops. Walled courtyard garden, conservatory, plenty free parking, plenty to see and do in the area for all ages. Superfast WiFi, Fire TV sticks, PS2, real open fire in lounge. Games table available to hire.

Contact Claire for these or other dates and availability. Video call from cottage available if required.