Hare Lodge, Southwold, IP17 2HL, United Kingdom
#4 of 52 hotels in Southwold
Guests' ChoiceBased on 73 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Reg
United KingdomNothing really, maybe TV in the bedroom would be a nice touch.
Cosy, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
John
United KingdomBeautifully decorated and modern
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Carl
United KingdomNothing other than could provide extra loo rolls. Only one roll.
Perfect location to use as a base for travel around Suffolk. Very cosy cottage.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Shirley
United KingdomThe stairgate would be better if attached to the wall one side.
Brilliant place to stay very quiet and relaxing. Everything you would need in self catering. Great for our dog too.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Andy
United KingdomThe sofa was rather too soft for us, but others might find it perfect. Nothing really to dislike: this is a great place to stay.
We were self-catering. The whole unit was clean and tidy: no issues with anything at all. Location was very quiet and relaxing. Some new birdsongs to treat our ears. Parking was free and uncrowded. Hosts were brilliant - really pleasant and friendly people. Bed was super-comfortable and we slept very well. The fridge kept our wine cool!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Elaine
United KingdomSofa in lounge not particularly comfy to sit on. A hand towel as well as the tea towel in kitchen would be nice.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Leighmull
United KingdomWe loved it all!
Excellent facilities, lovely apartment with tranquil surroundings, just what we wanted.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Alexandra
United KingdomBeautiful setting in a great location! Host Gary is very friendly and always available to answer any questions you may have about the local area.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Conrad
United KingdomGreat cottage (squirrel) lots of natural light and heated stone floor very cozy. We had the dog and a little outside area and full garden to run round beyond that cry secure.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Sarah
United KingdomN/A
Calm and quiet
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2022
Mary
United KingdomNothing
Lovely location
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 23 October 2022
Kenneth
United Kingdomwonderful location, great facilities.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 3 October 2022
Martine
United KingdomShower cubicle too open , no door. Halogen hob, too complicated.
No breakfast were available
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 10 September 2022
Julia
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn’t like really, but if we are being picky, a better stair gate - that one was quite annoying, though it was still very useful to stop our dog going upstairs. She sometimes struggles to settle at night in a strange place but she was fine here as she could hear we were just upstairs and not shut away somewhere.
What we look for in self catering accommodation is a comfortable bed, a good shower, peaceful surroundings, an enclosed garden for the dog and a well equipped kitchen, and of course it has to be sparkling clean. This property had it all. I noticed one review said the kitchen was not suitable for preparing a meal but that was not the case at all - it was absolutely fine, so you won’t need to eat out every night if you don’t want to. Lots of lovely walks and great pubs in the area. Welcoming but unobtrusive hosts.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Leon
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Very nice accommodation, very clean and tidy and in a great location. Very good accommodation for our two dogs, with some good places locally to walk them.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 7 August 2022
Hannah
United KingdomNothing
Everything. So clean and tidy. Beautifully decorated with everything you could possible need provided.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 28 July 2022
Deborah
United Kingdomnothing
it was clean and comfortable, quiet and peaceful. Very well appointed and in a good location
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 24 July 2022
Paul
United KingdomV.hot in the bedroom at night on probably the hotest nights of the year but I guess air con in the UK is not standard yet, although a fan was provided which helped. Car parking for squirrel too tight and suggest is combined with Owl (which would also resolve previous comment re overlooking full floor windows). Positives far outweigh the above...just trying to give helpful feedback!
Breakfast was delicious. Ideal for dogs as tiled downstairs plus accessible grass area. Private patio great for mornings/evenings. Car trips to Sizewell, Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold, all within 25mins.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 17 July 2022
Sharon
United KingdomThere wasn't anything that I didn't like. It suited everything that I needed for my few days away.
The breakfast was great, there was a good choice and the food was well prepared and tasted good. The breakfast room looked out over the lovely gardens.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 13 July 2022
Richard
United KingdomNothing
Modern, compact but well equipped property in a beautiful quiet location, with parking right outside the front door. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful with suggestions about good places to visit locally.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Frances
United KingdomThe breakfasts were excellent you could have whatever you wanted
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Martin
United KingdomNothing
Location and garden
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 13 May 2022
Andrew
United KingdomEverything was great!
We were greeted by Gary the owner when we arrived and given a good explanation of everything we needed to know, but Gary also gave us further information about the area when we needed it. Our place was cosy and welcoming. We’ve never been to Suffolk before, but we will be back to stay at this place again.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 28 April 2022
Jan
United KingdomEverything was good
Lovely location perfect for exploring the area. House was warm, cosy and comfortable. Hosts Gary and Tracey welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in April 2022
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