Minsmere Nature Reserve holiday cottage accommodation with internet access, walking, fireplace and rural retreat

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 3 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Minsmere Cottage is a delightfully renovated two bedroom cottage close to RSPB's Minsmere bird reserve. The cottage is located in the picturesque village of Eastbridge. The large garden at the rear of the property has stunning views across the Minsmere marshes. You can watch the Barn Owls and Marsh Harriers as you eat breakfast in the sunny kitchen/diner.

Minsmere cottage caters for up to four people in one double bedroom and a twin. It can be booked with the adjacent Meadow Cottage to accommodate parties of up to eight people. Well behave dogs are welcome.

The cottages have been sensitively restored, retaining their original character but at the same time providing modern day comforts including central heating, an upstairs bathroom, a wetroom downstairs, free WI-FI and satellite TV. The cosy lounge has a log burner - a supply of free logs can be found in the garden shed. The kitchen diner has stunning views across the Minsmere meadows and comes extremely well equipped with an electric fan oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/drier, dishwasher etc.

Minsmere Cottages is ideal for birdwatchers all year round and is also perfect for families looking for a relaxing summer holiday or a short break. The Suffolk coast and countryside is also ideal for cycling.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Double Bed
  • 1 Sofa Bed
  • 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £46.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

Manager restrictions

Changeover day: Fri

About the owner

Liz And Simon P.
Calendar updated:
10 Mar 2024

Years listed:
11

Languages spoken: English, French
This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 05 Jan 2014. Located in Westleton, it has 10 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £884.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 10 Mar 2024.
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Idyllic
Jul 2022

We had a most wonderful week in Minsmere Cottage. The word “idyllic” kept coming in to our minds. Cottage is situated in delightful hamlet of Eastbridge, bordering on Minsmere RSPB reserve… More 

Reviewed 30 Jul 2022

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Guide50443955315

A very cosy cottage
Oct 2020

We greatly enjoyed our stay at Minsmere cottage. One highlight is the live feed from the owls' nesting box! We found the cottage very comfortable and a good base for our week. We also enjoyed two… More 

Reviewed 26 Oct 2020

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G2888ENjonathans

Perfect tranquil location
Aug 2020

First trip away since lockdown eased, and this is the perfect place to get away from it all. Lovely large kitchen diner opening on to the large enclosed garden, perfect for the dog. Location is superb… More 

Reviewed 4 Sep 2020

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ErnestWordie
Hampshire

Top notch - hope to return at some point
Mar 2019

A lovely location with everything you could wish and a charming welcome pack. The cottage is well-equipped and cosy and the nearby pub provided an alternative to cooking at home. Do take a torch, thou… More 

Reviewed 29 Oct 2019

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birthdaybunny
Northampton, United Kingdom

Terrific cottage
Aug 2019

A lovely restful experience staying in this cottage in the Suffolk countryside.Very comfortable with all mod. cons.Long garden for your dog too.Plenty of room for 4 people.Appreciated welcome goodies.… More 

Reviewed 27 Aug 2019

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Liz and Simon (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Liz and Simon (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Liz and Simon (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Liz and Simon the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Liz and Simon (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

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You can also request a quote from Liz and Simon (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Liz and Simon (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Liz and Simon (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Liz and Simon (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Liz and Simon (the owner) a message.

If Liz and Simon (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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