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Curlew Cottage | Pakefield Dog Friendly Holiday Home | 6ft Secure Garden
🏡 Curlew Cottage – A Charming Fisherman’s Retreat in Pakefield
Welcome to Curlew Cottage, a gorgeously designed coastal escape in the heart of the historic fishing village of Pakefield. This home has been lovingly restored by its owner, Clare, who has managed to keep all the original character of a traditional fisherman’s cottage while adding the high-end, modern touches that make a holiday truly feel like a luxury break.
Situated just a 5-minute stroll from the unspoilt Pakefield beach, Curlew is the perfect base for “Pack Members” who want to alternate between salty sea walks and relaxing in a stylish, “home-from-home” environment. Whether you are curled up by the fire or enjoying the sun in the secure garden, this cottage is all about coastal calm.
🌟 Why Pack Members Love Curlew Cottage:
🛡️ Total Garden Security: A private rear garden fully enclosed by 6ft solid fencing—ideal for peace of mind.
🛁 Best of Both Worlds: Features both a spacious downstairs shower and an upstairs en-suite with a full-size bath.
🏖️ Coastal Access: A short, 5-minute walk to the year-round dog-friendly sands of Pakefield beach.
💎 High-End Interiors: Think luxury King-size mattresses, elegant dining spaces, and original fireplaces.
🐕 Multi-Dog Friendly: We welcome your dogs with open arms and zero hidden fees.
Additional information
| Barbeque on Site | Barbeque |
|---|---|
| Beds | 3 Beds |
| Dogs | 2 Dogs and More By Prior Arrangement, 1 Dog, 2 Dogs |
| Garden | Secure garden |
| Location | Suffolk |
| Bathrooms | One bathroom and one shower room |
| Parking | Off road parking for 2 cars |
| Reactive Friendly Dog Rating | 2 Star Reactive Dog Friendly (see below) |
| Sleeps | Sleeps 4 |
| Smoking | Smoke Free Property |
| Walkable To The Beach | 2 to 5 minute walk |
| WiFi | Broadband & WiFi Available |
Reactive Dog Guide
Curlew Cottage is a 2 Star Reactive Friendly Cottage, heading very much towards a 3 Star. It is in a residential street with plenty of street parking. Exit your dogs from the car on leads and once inside Curlew Cottage they are secure. The rear garden (accessed from the kitchen patio doors) is VERY secure, with solid fencing at 6 feet high all around. Whilst there are neighbours on either side, it is a very quiet street with little activity. The beach is a 5 min walk away and the beach itself is dog friendly all year round
Accessibility guide
Curlew Cottage has both bedrooms upstairs. The stairs are a little steeper than normal. Please do let me know if you have any accessibility questions
Location & Directions
🛋️ Inside Curlew Cottage
Making Yourself at Home
Curlew Cottage is located on a quiet residential street with plenty of free on-street parking. As you step inside, the warm and inviting decor immediately makes you feel at ease.
Living & Dining
The Living Room: Beautifully restored, this room features a charming fireplace with a realistic electric stove—all the "hygge" vibes without the fuss. There are two comfortable sofas and a large Smart TV for those cosy nights in.
The Dining Room: An elegant separate space with seating for four. It’s perfect for long breakfasts or an evening of board games. The stylish dresser is stocked with a selection of family games, glassware, and crockery.
The Kitchen
The fully equipped kitchen is a dream for keen cooks:
Integrated dishwasher, electric oven and hob, and a fridge-freezer.
Microwave, toaster, and kettle.
For Coffee Lovers: Tassimo machine, cafetière, and a teapot.
Laundry: The washing machine is tucked away neatly in the boiler cupboard.
Outdoor Access: A back door leads directly out into the private, secure garden.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedroom 1 (The Master): A luxurious King-size bed with a premium mattress, plenty of storage, and a dedicated hair-drying station. This room overlooks the quiet rear garden and features its own En-Suite bathroom with a bath and overhead shower.
Bedroom 2: A lovely twin room with built-in wardrobes, a chest of drawers, a hair-drying station, and a TV.
Main Shower Room: Located downstairs, this spacious room features a dual-head shower—perfect for a morning refresh.
🌳 The Garden & Outdoor Space
The garden at Curlew Cottage is a real standout feature.
6ft Secure Fencing: The entire rear garden is fully enclosed by solid 6ft fencing, ensuring both privacy and safety for your dogs.
Sunny Days: It’s a real sun-trap! We provide a patio area with a table, parasol, two sun loungers, and a BBQ for alfresco dining.
The Details: There is a path leading to a rear gate, framed by shrubs and borders, giving the dogs plenty of interesting "sniffing" spots.
🐾 Reactive Dog Guide
Curlew Cottage is a 2-Star Reactive Friendly property.
Quiet Location: Situated on a residential street with very little activity.
Arrival: We suggest exiting your dogs on leads from the car. Once they are through the door, the property is entirely secure.
Garden Privacy: The 6ft solid fencing means your dogs are not overlooked by neighbors or distracted by people passing by the rear.
Walks: Pakefield is a very relaxed area with many quiet side streets and wide-open beach spaces for dogs who like their bubble.
🦴 For Your Pack & Hoomans
Welcome Treats: A lovely welcome gift for you, plus tea, coffee, and sugar for your arrival.
For the Dogs: Furniture throws are provided to keep things cosy and clean. (Please bring your own dog beds).
Seaside Essentials: We’ve provided a windbreak, two beach chairs, a picnic rug, and a kite for your beach days!
Tech: Free Broadband & WiFi throughout.
🗺️ Exploring Pakefield
Local Walks
Pakefield Promenade: Walk North for the classic Lowestoft sights or South for the clifftop paths toward the church.
Kessingland Beach: A wide, wild expanse of dunes that dogs absolutely love—a fantastic long walk and back.
Historic Pakefield: Wander the lanes of this 19th-century fishing village to see the lighthouse and beach huts.
Eating Out (Dog Friendly!)
The Jolly Sailors: Famous for its dog-friendly atmosphere and great food.
The Carlton: A local favorite just a short walk away.
Pakefield Tea Rooms: Perfect for a mid-walk scone and water for the pups!
❓ FAQs
Are the stairs steep? Being a traditional fisherman’s cottage, the stairs are slightly steeper than modern ones. We recommend taking care, though they are perfectly manageable for most.
Where do I park? There is plenty of free, quiet on-street parking directly outside the cottage on Nelson Road.
How secure is the garden for dogs? The garden is exceptionally secure with solid 6ft fencing all around. It’s one of the reasons Curlew is so popular with our multi-dog owners!
What We Provide
Linen and towels (one towel per person)
Tea, coffee, and sugar
Welcome gift
Furniture throws
Games
Windbreak, two beach chairs, picnic rug, and a kite
Important Information
Non-smoking property
Bring your own dog beds if traveling with pets
Refundable security bond: £100
Curlew Cottage offers a secure, stylish, and comfortable stay, with its fully enclosed 6-foot fencing garden making it an ideal choice for families, pet owners, and anyone seeking peace of mind while on holiday.
11 reviews for Curlew Cottage | Pakefield Dog Friendly Holiday Home | 6ft Secure Garden
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Anonymous –
Curlew Cottage was a delightful home from home, every single detail had been taken care of and so much thought has been put into it by Clare with some lovely personal touches.
The interior decor and garden areas were lovely and all local amenities are very close by and the nearby beach was a delight!
We honestly had a wonderful stay – next time we would like to stay longer!
Highly recommended stay and an excellent host!
The Munroes and dog –
Excellent stay in this home from home. All facilities immaculately clean and well presented
Comfy beds, great shower and very useful supply of essentials
Thank you for the thoughtful extra touches particularly the useful local guide
A great place to return to!
Eleanor and family –
What a wonderful stay in this lovely cottage, The cottage is comfortable, and well equipped
We enjoyed walks to Pakefield beach, and many different places
We appreciated the thoughtful touches you made to welcome us
Thank you, we had an amazing time and hope to visit again in the future
Helen, Margaret, Alex and Graham –
We really enjoyed our stay at Curlew Cottage
Everything was clean, comfortable and immaculate and tastefully presented
With every essential item one could wish for
Gillian and Clare –
Much thought and care has gone into preparing this lovely cottage for guests
We appreciated the thoughtful touches you made to welcome us, they were much appreciated
The cottage has everything you would need for your own home, rather than a mere holiday let
We will definitely visit again in the future!
Lynne, Edward and Beth –
Had an absolutely amazing stay! The cottage had everything we possibly needed and the beds were very very comfy
Pakefield is a beautiful place and we would love to visit again
Kate and Ben –
We had the most wonderful stay in this wonderful cottage
The area is brilliant for exploring with so many good walks and sights tosee
Pakefield is an unspoilt gem! We loved it
Anonymous –
Such a gorgeous cottage! Beautifully renovated as well as having everything you could possibly need for a stay, with a sun trap of a garden too!
It felt like home instantly!
A fantastic Suffolk location – under a 10 min walk to the beach and a perfect spot to travel to other locations
You will be sure to enjoy your stay!
Anonymous –
We had a lovely break at Curlew Cottage! The cottage is very well equipped with everything we needed.
It is a beautifully decorated cottage with a seaside theme and only a short walk to the beach!
The garden was lovely for breakfast every day
The cottage is well placed to explore the local area
The local guides were very useful and we enjoyed some local pubs and the local fish and chip shop
We would definitely recommend this cottage!
Anonymous –
This is a beautiful cottage! Loved the colour schemes throughout and everything was very comfortable
The kitchen had everything we needed for a family of 4. Nice garden to enjoy in the evenings outside and under a 10 min walk to the beach. The Jolly Sailors is dog friendly and serves a great breakfast. Parking on the street was easy too. We had a fantastic stay!
Anonymous –
If you are looking for a quiet homely place to stay thats in a brilliant location really close to a lovely beach, this is the property for you!
Clare has put alot of effort into this home, from the moment you opened the door you felt at home
The local guide lists plenty of places to visit as well as the local places to eat out
The cottage is very comfortable and has everything you would expect to have in your own home