The Old Fisherman's Hut

I enjoyed my stay in the 'hut'.

The location is everything, and it's good to be between Southwold and Walberswick - the best of both worlds, as they are so different. Whilst the hut is basic, it has everything you need, and the flooring throughout seems to be fairly new. A throw was provided for the dog. It was lovely to sit in the lounge and admire the view, the sunsets were amazing. I would suggest a couple of gates on both decking areas to allow dogs to run free? Would love a return visit. Sue

All about the location and the views, which were amazing and cannot be faulted.

However the accommodation itself is very tired and in need of some tlc. The bathroom appears to have been recently painted, there is more paint on the towel rails and floor than the walls which is a shame. General cleanliness is an issue, lots of cobwebs needed attending to. Shower and bathroom sink were both full of hair which is disgusting. Sadly the welcome pack was not there either. We wrongly assumed there would be toilet roll too, my mistake but I do think this is an essential.

Best location at the end of the harbour, perfect for watching the sunset on the bench with a glass of wine.

Close to the pub and the new Salt Shore bar and brasserie which serves lovely fresh food. Lots of lovely walks straight from door. Accommodation is a bit tired looking, wood rotting in places, covers on furniture has holes etc but doesn’t detract from overall experience. Lovely touch of bottle of wine and biscuits left for us. We have stayed here before and will stay again.

My husband and I love to stay in places that feel more like an experience, and this really is quite special.

The views - the skies - are incredible. It’s peaceful but there’s still a lot of life around. And if you haven’t visited the area before it’s perfectly placed for walking to the centre of Southwold, Walberswick, the beach, and just generally wandering up and down the working harbour. The hut itself (feels like a cabin really) is comfy and cosy. It’s not fancy - which suits us perfectly - but it’s been carefully and thoughtfully put together and there are some lovely touches. As the listing makes clear, It IS small but there’s a chest of drawers and a small wardrobe, plus ledges and lots of hooks. So we found homes for everything for a week’s stay. The listing’s a bit light in detail so for packing info, the kitchen is fully equipped; there’s an iron, ironing board and hair dryer; there were a couple of tea towels, a j-cloth and sponge left for us, plus loo roll, bin bags and washing up liquid which may or may not have been left by the previous guests. We paid it back/forward and left loo roll, pepper and paper towel. It feels like a sharing kind of place. (For your ref, not for a public review - the shower isn’t great. It might be the water pressure, but I’m mentioning it in case the shower head needs replacing. We descaled it and that didn’t help).

We love the fisherman’s hut this is our second stay.

location is amazing. However it seemed a little neglected this time, outside decking needed some love. We found some lights inside the hut not working along with the hoover which made cleaning up before we left difficult with a dustpan & brush. However these are all things easily rectified & hopefully working when we stay again.

Idyllic setting - immersed in nature - and the quiet luxury of drifting to different destinations effortlessly.

Couldn't ask for more x

The fisherman’s hut is all about location.

We wanted something a little different and it didn’t disappoint

We really enjoyed our week in the old fisherman’s hut.

The shower did drain slowly, but the plunger solves the problem and there isn’t a problem with the property drainage overall, probably just the gradient on the pipe which seems to create an airlock/slow flow. The corridor to the bedroom is cold at this time of year, as it is unheated and the doors to the decking are draughty, but with the doors of the bedroom and living room shut on either end, it was easy to keep both those rooms cosy with the heaters and log burner. We loved using the log burner to cosy up in the evening. The views from the hut are beautiful in all weathers and from all the rooms. Because the hut is raised up we didn’t feel overlooked by walkers on the path outside which we had wondered about. The kitchen had everything we needed including the things we brought because we didn’t think they would be there! There was no welcome pack, which was a bit of a disappointment, but not a necessity as we stopped for essentials on our arrival in Southwold. We have been visiting southwold for a week around Easter for over 20 years, and my husband rated this property his favourite for the views, peacefulness and privacy. I missed being in the heart of Southwold, but it was nice to be so close to Walberswick; I loved the views and the ambiance, which meant being happy to spend time indoors whilst still feeling you are in the landscape. We have already booked it for next year!

A cosy, characterful place with the most amazing views all round - we felt part of the landscape and it was wonderful to watch it change in all weathers.

An excellent position for walks into both Southwold and across to Walberswick. The bathroom and kitchen facilities are fairly basic, but part of the hut's charm. The size of the bedroom is a bit inconvenient, but you get used to it and the bed is very comfortable

We have stayed here a few times and absolutely love The Old Fisherman’s Hut.

It’s cosy, warm, and is in the most beautiful position.

The location of this property is wonderful.

The outside seating areas helps you to appreciate the beautiful scenery. It contains everything you need for yr stay. It's a cosy, comfortable space, that we very much enjoyed, despite storm Goretti!

Cosy comfy place in a wonderful location.

Yet another fantastic stay here.

The amazing location with stunning views makes up for any small aesthetic shortcomings of the property.

The property was very clean, very comfortable, the shower drained well all week, it was warm and well equipped. As the description explains storage is more or less non existent but we’ll pack lighter next time! Outside decking area could do with a spruce to make it feel like a place you’d want to sit ….But…can’t wait to visit again. Thanks for a wonderful week.

Second visit to Fishermans Hut,yes you could easily be put off by some of the adverse feedback listed.

Indeed it has many short comings but ALL is more than compensated by the superb location/ambience of the views from both terraces and living room.Discover for yourself...Blackshore is the best location in Southwold!

We loved our stay & would definitely book again sometime.

The only thing we would like the owner to know about & see if they can improve is the drainage in the shower. It struggles & you cannot have a full shower without having to plunge it or it would go over the shower tray.

Three spotlights above microwave in kitchen not working.

The kitchen lighting was main overhead light/ worktop light - the two always coming on together from one switch (!) Not possible to only have worktop light on, which would have been nice/more ambient) This is my third visit. Surprised to see the 'complimentary' welcome goodies on arrival were reduced to a bottle of wine and bag of crisps ( previously these plus chocolate, biccies, ground coffee) but suppose that's sign of the times? I'd got used to being spoiled!! Shower tray continues to fill up and not drain, this meant my partner and I had to allow half an hour between our showers otherwise afraid it would overflow! However, the above are minor quibbles for what is a superb holiday home, I will return. Love the fact there's no wifi - all part of the feeling of 'retreat' which I so needed. If people can't live without wifi, just book a different property as most of them have it!

Absolutely fab and fantastic location with fab views of the harbour, need a little more storage and WiFi BUT would stay again and will try to book later in the year and my dog loved the stay.

We loved our stay here and will be back ,great location and plenty of walks straight from the door.

Local amenities all good, pub close but doesn't bother you. Love watching the yacht's brilliant.

A great fisherman’s hut, had everything and more.

The location is amazing. The weather was fantastic too, even managed 3 bbqs in March!!! We will be back.

We have been holidaying in The Fisherman’s Hut since 2013 approximately 3 times per year, I think that says everything about our love for the place.

Richard Leicestershire

Absolutely marvellous weekend we had .

This little hut is super cute. The location it’s really good for walking into Southwold and walberswick . We see the sun come up and down the sea mist float in and out just from sitting in the living room .

Wonderful location very comfortable we would certainly book it again

This is the second time we have stayed at the Fisherman’s hut.

We love the position of the place and that makes up for any small discrepancies in decor or comfort. The hut has everything we needed for our stay. It is December and the bedroom is very cold until the heater warms it up. We read that we could put the heater on low during the night but as we’re conscious of cost and effect on the planet we only warmed the room up before going to bed. We liked that the garden had been improved since our last stay and we loved the fairy lights! Simple pleasures eh?

This hut needs attention and more up to date photographs on the website.

It has such potential but any work carried out is shoddy and ugly ie, chair repair in living room. We stayed in September and I notice (19/11/24) that people are still commenting on the cleanliness (poor), poor instructions (wood store), poor/no draining shower and gurgling plumbing. We too had a power cut and no instructions as to what to do! It doesn't look like any of the 'promises' by the owner in reply to comments are ever carried out to me. To be fair the location was good and the sofa comfortable. Definitely would not stay here again. Sykes could do with reading all the reviews and getting the landlord to take action. We expected it to be basic but this takes the biscuit!

It's a lovely unusual place to stay, nice area & scenery but a bit expensive for what you get.

Comfort is fine, obviously wear & tear on the outside but there improvements are needed for inside. We had no gas left to use the oven, this should of been checked before the next guests arrive. We waited over the weekend until a replacement gas bottle was brought over. Communications with Sykes was good & prompt. Cleaning was not great, dirty greasy hob, dusty, massive cobwebs & a dirty toilet. So we had to clean as soon as we got there. The welcome information file was not detailed enough & inaccurate. It needs updating. We had a power cut & finding the 2nd fuse box was difficult! It's in the kitchen, behind the bin, on the floor. Also the house keeper (who's details are in the file) hasn't worked there for 6 months, as I contacted her about helping with the power outage! The shower isn't great as you have to plunge the plug hole as you shower to get the water to drain, that's a complete nuisance.

Overall we had a lovely stay at The Old Fisherman's Hut.

The position of the hut is amazing. Although the bedroom is small it is very comfortable and the other facilities were good, with the exception of the shower as the water drainage wasn't very effective and a little plunge was necessary. We had an issue with a loss of power on the first evening, the information folder was not up to date regarding a second fuse box which was frustrating. When Rob and his colleague from the maintenance team arrived the next morning they took a photo of the second fuse box which was not visible behind a bin and blocked from view. The updated info should prevent future guests from having a problem. We would stay again and will recommend this little gem.

Beautiful setting and lovely place to while away the hours watching the wildlife.

Great walks and pub nearby too. The hut was as expected basic but comfortable. The only setback was that the garden was not secure for the dog ( had to be kept on a lead Also a note to inform guests that no firewood is supplied. We enjoyed our weekend very much and would love to return

The fisherman’s hut was in a lovely location surrounded by walks and nature.

Perfectly positioned for lovely sunrises and sunsets. We was concerned that visiting in October, how warm would “the hut” be ? , it was warm and toasty and the small electric heaters kept it surprisingly warm. There were no logs or kindle supplied for the log burner, and didn’t know if there would be a starter pack supplied or not, so we did take our own. After several days we discovered a log store, but not sure if it is for our use as it’s not mentioned . The shower tray did not drain properly, but we did find a plunger. The kitchen was small but had everything we needed . Storage for clothing is very limited, there’s a locked trunk so unusable, and a large chest of drawers but opens onto the sofa , so unable to access them . Having said all this , we had a lovely stay , very unique and located in a tranquil position . The local pub food is really lovely and the staff friendly.I would recommend this to friends and family .

A beautifully situated and well equipped property which had everything we needed for a lovely stay.

Cleanliness was rather superficial. I had to wipe down all the very dusty surfaces in the lounge and the bathroom floor was really dirty behind the door and along the edges. A shame as otherwise it is a fantastic place. Your information stated we needed to bring teatowels but these were supplied. The cottage info states that there is no glass recycling but there is a bin which clearly says glass so that also needs updating.

Fantastic place to stay with everything you need provided within the hut.

Very comfy and cosy.

The best thing about this property is the location, absolutely idyllic, so beautiful and peaceful.

The views from every window were spectacular. The bed was very comfortable but bedroom freezing cold (in August). Unfortunately the exterior was covered with cobwebs, lichen, bird poo etc - a little too far past 'rustic' for us but nothing a good clean wouldn't fix. Being so close to the river was v special but we didn't feel it entirely justified the price per night. We did enjoy our stay though and will be coming back to the area as a result.

Great location and a comfortable place with fantastic views of the river and countryside.

Nice to have a bottle of wine on arrival, a bottle of milk would have been good. The property requires a good clean, particularly outside with windows covered in cobwebs etc.

Poor plumbing including faulty tap and faulty drain to shower.

Complete lack of maintenance of external areas.a leak in the roof. This is the second Sykes property we have used this year and it will. certainly be the last

The Hut is in an amazing location with views over the river to Walberswick, very comfy, cosy and warm for the time of the year.

Everything was as expected and we loved our time there. One pice of feedback, the frying pan was old and had lost its non-stick (assuming it had it), also could have done with some more serving bowls to serve food in, this was not a massive issue as we ate out often. Would and have recommended this place to other ands we will definitely consider a return trip. Thank you

An ideal quiet spot , made for 2.

The views are magnificent, and you can walk straight out into them. The accommodation was warm cosy and clean. We were well provided for. We enjoyed our stay, and intend to return. 2 things that could do with attention. The toilet flush is ineffective, and the shower drain is blocked.

We had read the reviews before we went so we were expecting rustic, which it is, but it exceeded our expectations.

Lovely property, well equipped and comfortable (and joy of joys, sharp cooks knives in the kitchen). Really enjoyed our stay here as there was always something to see along the river. It was really cosy with the stove lit in the evening. A great place to get away from it all.

Delightful, quirky, well appointed.

Very clean and comfortable. Perfect as a base for a real retreat from a busy life. Liked the simple, open design and decor. Intend to return.

A great place to stay.

I was on my own and the small bedroom might be rather cramped for a couple. A bit too dark in the sitting room maybe. Otherwise pretty much perfect for my purposes of a walking holiday.

Beautifully situated in the Harbour.

Our second stay meant we were more aware of the lack of care given to this little gem. The bedroom is tricky and would be improved easily with a different style of bed so that you could get off and on at the foot. We could put up with this though if the rest was given some tlc. The shower and toilet needed attention. Instructions for cooker inaccurate. Mop broken. Tiles to steps just loosely placed on path. Outside furniture and ambience not attractive. A great shame. It could be a jewel.

So many floor levels loose flooring broken tiles,the floor needs money spent on it trip hazards everywhere .

We have stayed in the Old Fishermans Hut before so knew what to expect.

The hut was clean and comfortable in the lounge area. The kitchen is well equipped. The shower worked well with lovely big towels provided. Beware when entering the bathroom as a loose floor tile lies underneath the rug in front of the door. The views are wonderful and the location is great for walking. The weather was perfect whilst we were there so we were able to use to outside patio area which is a sun trap in the evenings, cushions are provided for the outdoor furniture. Access to the outdoor area could be improved with a little hedge pruning plus the 'garden' cannot be used as it is very overgrown. The whole of the outside could do with smartening up. The bed is located in a 'shed' attached to the main hut. You have to go through a make shift cold, dark 'corridor' to get to the bed area - not really a room - only enough space for the bed, but the bed itself was comfortable. It is a shame that there are a few maintenance issues that do not seem to get addressed but still we love the location for the peace, views and walks so will be back.

Hello, I had been meaning to write to you about my trip.

I very much enjoyed the Fishermans Hut, despite the weather which was atrocious and a nasty bout of food poisoning from Sole Bay Fish Company. There are a few things that I would like to mention that would improve others stays. On the listing it says fuel and heating is included but on arrival there were only a few bits of wood for the log burning stove, most of which did not fit. It was a cold and windy night and it would be better to tell people where they can buy wood as I could not get any until next morning. The door between the kitchen and bedroom burst open in the wind at 3 am in the morning. The bottom latch would not close and this needs to be seen too. The shower is very disappointing , it only works on Eco and the pressure is useless. Also it blocks all the time. A single roll of toilet paper is not enough for a 5 day stay and nor is a single bin liner in the kitchen which was nice to cook in but I had to buy everything from scratch. I am sure people leave things like olive oil and spices but the cupboard was bare, salt and pepper was all. I ended up throwing everything away as requested but it seemed like a waste and I know other people have bookings for this week so it would be nice to have a few extra condiments in the cupboard. We do this in our rental and there is a good supply of things like olive oil and spices all left by visitors for the benefit of other guests. The bedroom is a challenge as its very tight but its quiet and cosy but the bed is broken and needs fixing as there is a big dip in the middle. Apart from this I enjoyed the hut and would stay again and I hope my comments are helpful and not taken as criticism. Regards Mark

My wife and I have been staying at the Fisherman’s Hut on a regular basis over the last 12 years, sometimes 3 times a year, (already booked for 3 visits in 2023!

) we consider it to be the best spot in Southwold, it is warm & cosy in the out of season months & light and airy in the warmer ones with of course the best views in town all year round. The facilities in “The Hut” are perfectly adequate for two people & we have never had any problems with the amenities provided. If you are looking for somewhere to escape the noise and rubbish that can consume you on a daily basis in this increasingly mad world we all live in then “The Hut” is the place to go, if however you want silver service, butler service and pretentious nonsense then you will need to look elsewhere, there are establishments that do offer those facilities within the area. An independent & honest review by, Richard & Julie Snutch Leicestershire.

Out of all the cottages around the country this is our favourite.

It’s so nice to be able to view the river from the lounge, two decks and the garden. The Harbour Inn is really close and serves good food as does Mrs T’s which is our favourite chippy. It’s close to Southwold beach and not too far from Walberswick too. I just wish they would allow pets.