The Secret Garden | Suffolk Coastal Cottage

Tucked into the unspoilt village of Blythburgh, The Secret Garden is a spacious, character-filled cottage with a log burner, EV charger, and a fully enclosed garden perfect for dogs and children. Just 10 minutes from Southwold and within easy reach of Walberswick, Dunwich and the Suffolk coast. Walking paths start literally across the road, and the famous Cathedral of the Marshes is on your doorstep.

We are available via Airbnb for any questions or call in an emergency.

Blythburgh is one of Suffolk's hidden gems - a peaceful village surrounded by countryside, estuaries and some of England's most beautiful coastline.
Within a short drive you'll discover:
• 2-minute walk to historic Blythburgh village and riverside walks
• 8-minute drive to Walberswick Beach
• 10-minute drive to Southwold Beach & Pier
• 10-minute drive to Dunwich Beach
• 15-minute drive to RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
• 20-minute drive to Sizewell Beach
• 30-minute drive to the charming seaside town of Aldeburgh


Guests have exclusive access to the entire property, you'll enjoy:
• Self check-in via secure lockbox
• Free parking
• Fully enclosed private garden
• Outdoor dining area
• Private patio
• Bike storage

Come and go whenever it suits you while enjoying complete privacy throughout your stay.


Blythburgh is one of those places that feels like it hasn't quite been discovered yet - a quiet, unspoilt Suffolk village with estuary views, ancient woodland, and the soaring 13th century church known as the Cathedral of the Marshes rising above it all. The Secret Garden sits right in the middle of it.

This is a genuinely spacious cottage that works as well for a family holiday as it does for a group of friends after a proper Suffolk escape. The open-plan living space is sociable and comfortable, anchored by a log burner for cooler months and a fully equipped kitchen for cooking together. It's the kind of house where everyone ends up in the same room without feeling crowded.

Four bedrooms sleep 8 across two king rooms, a twin and a further twin room - a flexible configuration that suits mixed groups well. Two bathrooms serve the house: a wet room upstairs and a downstairs bathroom with separate shower and bath, which also makes the cottage well suited to guests who can't manage stairs.

Outside, the fully enclosed garden is one of the property's strongest assets - secure for dogs and children, private, and a lovely place to sit on a Suffolk summer evening. The driveway has an EV charger, which remains relatively rare in this part of the world and worth knowing about before you travel. There's also a large shed for storing bikes if you're here for the cycling.

Walking paths start literally across the road. Southwold is 10 minutes by car, Walberswick and Dunwich are equally close, and Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings and Framlingham are all within 30 minutes for days out. This stretch of the Suffolk coast is one of England's finest, and Blythburgh puts you right at the heart of it.

What this place offers:
🪵 Log burner for cooler months
🌿 Fully enclosed private garden - safe for dogs and children
🐾 Dog-friendly
⚡ EV charger on the driveway
🚗 Free off-road parking
🛏️ 2 king bedrooms, twin room and further twin room
🚿 2 bathrooms (wet room upstairs + shower/bath downstairs)
🏛️ Cathedral of the Marshes & estuary walks on your doorstep
🚴 Bike storage available
🌊 10 minutes to Southwold Beach & Walberswick

Blythburgh is just off the A12 so easily reached from London and the house has off street parking for two cars (a third can be parked nearby if needed). Darsham train station is c.4miles away with connections into Ipswich and Lowestoft. We'll send you specific instructions to find us before your stay.

• Upstairs bathroom is a compact wet room with a sliding door.
• Downstairs bathroom includes both a bath and separate shower.
• The enclosed garden is ideal for children and dogs, although we recommend supervising pets and young children at all times.
• A travel cot and high chair are available; please bring your own cot bedding.
• The fourth bedroom can be prepared as either a single or twin room - please let us know your preferred setup at point of booking.