Heron House, Southwold, Suffolk: A week’s self-catering stay for x 8 guests, to suit either 2 families or x 4 couples

Donated by: Gavin & Nicola Robert

You and your x7 guests will be able to enjoy a week’s stay at Heron House in Southwold, Suffolk, a seaside town situated along the East Suffolk coast within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Heron House is let by the owners through Best of Suffolk, and further details of the property can be seen on their website here

With four generous sized bedrooms and three bathrooms, Heron House has been beautifully renovated and stylishly furnished, retaining a wealth of original Victorian features, including refurbished sash windows and feature fireplaces, combined with contemporary furnishings, to provide quality accommodation for two families or a group of friends.

You will be able to relax in a spacious living room with a bay window overlooking the street, an open fire to keep the chill off in cooler months and French windows opening onto a long patio running down the side of the kitchen.

Heron House has a generous sized and well-equipped kitchen and dining area, with a back door also opening on to the patio too; there's a cloakroom and handy utility room at the rear of the house to store muddy boots or to wash sandy feet and paws!

The master bedroom on the first floor is stunning; a large bay window in the bedroom gives side views of the sea and a large en-suite with a classic double-ended roll top freestanding bath as well as a walk-in shower. An additional bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room is also on the first floor.

The second-floor accommodation consisting of x2 bedrooms (with zip and link beds giving guests the option of twin or a super king double configuration in both rooms) and a family bathroom. A further wooden staircase leads to an attic room, furnished with TV and beanbags making it ideal as a kids' den. All rooms have large sash windows providing plenty of natural light.

Southwold Beach is lined with colourful beach huts and there is plenty of fun for all to be had on The Pier. Home to Adnam’s Brewery, established in the town in 1872, Southwold has a wide selection of independent shops, boutiques, galleries, eateries, restaurants and pubs.

There are a number of great attractions just outside of the town for the whole family including Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Museum, as well as scenic towns such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, and Leiston to visit.

Terms & Conditions

• Reservation for x 1 week's stay for up to 8 guests for any week up until and ending Friday 12 December 2025, excluding school and public bank holidays

• Mutually convenient date to be agreed with Heron House and the final bidder

• Subject to availability which can be checked on Best of Suffolk website here

  Heron House cannot accept Sunday arrivals

• Experience not to be re-sold or re-auctioned

• We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.