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Southwold Cottages
Southwold is a seaside town situated on the heritage coast of Suffolk. Unlike other coastal resorts, Southwold manages to avoid tackiness and maintains its Edwardian character; it is a town with an eventful and fascinating past. You'll find more information about Southwold cottages below.
Southwold has a lively, picturesque sea front with a sand and shingle beach. North Parade, lined with Victorian terraces looks down on the long rows of colorful beach huts and contributes to the charm of this elegant town. Overlooking the harbour is Gun Hill and its Tudor guns which were captured at the Battle of Culloden.
Southwold Pier, which dates back to the 1930s, was originally a landing point for steamships and other craft. It fell into disrepair for many years before being privately purchased in 1987. After extensive renovation it is now one of the town's centerpieces. Southwold Ligthhouse is another intriguing landmark. Built in the late 19th century it replaced three other lighthouses in the region that were threatened by the destructive incursion of the sea.
There's a fine selection of pubs in the town such as The Admiral Nelson, which has the remains of a smuggler's passageway. The Amber Museum is also worth seeing and showcases jewellery and amber work from all over the world. If you are considering cottage holidays in Southwold then the link below should be of some help.
