17 Market Place and The Vault, Southwold

Located in the heart of Southwold, 17 Market Place and The Vault is a beautifully restored five-bedroom property that combines historical charm with modern comfort. Sleeping ten guests across two connected properties. Dating back to 1716, this property offers a unique mix of old-world character and contemporary comfort. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the market square as an idyllic backdrop for a truly memorable stay. 17 Market Place and The Vault can also be booked separately. Search for: 17 Market Place (sleeps eight) or The Vault (Sleeps two). 17 Market Place is a characterful four-bedroom maisonette that sleeps eight. Inside, you’ll find a spacious sitting room, a well-equipped kitchen/dining area, and two bathrooms, one featuring a free-standing bath and walk-in waterfall shower, the other an en-suite with a bath and hand-held shower. Views of the market square and an allocated parking space add to the appeal of this elegant town-centre home. On the ground floor, with a separate entrance from the same enclosed terrace, The Vault is a former banking vault transformed into a charming ground-floor retreat that sleeps two. It is a stylish one-bedroom annexe. Fully self-contained, it includes a double bedroom, modern bathroom with a bath and shower over, and an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area, perfect for guests seeking extra privacy or minimal steps for access. Dating back to 1716, both buildings have a fascinating history, having served as a merchant’s house, private academy, and bank. Today, it offers a unique and memorable base to explore Southwold, just moments from the market square and a short stroll to the beach.

17 Market Place
Ground Floor:
Entrance into hallway with boot and coat storage, arm chair and staircase to First Floor.
First Floor:
Enter into hallway. Open-plan kitchen/dinning.
Kitchen
With an electric range cooker and induction hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, combo washer/dryer and fridge freezer.
Dining area
With dining table and seating for eight guests.
Sitting room
With a television, sofa for four guests, Ottoman footstool, second sofa for four guests, side table with a lamp.
Bedroom two
With a king-size bed, matching bedside tables and overhead lamps, chest of drawers and wardrobe and entrance to en-suite.
En-suite bathroom
With a bath with hand-held shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom three
With a king-size bed, matching bedside tables and lamps, dressing table, arm chair, chest of drawers and wardrobe.
Bedroom four
With two single beds (this can be configured into a super-king size bed on request), matching bedside tables and lamps, a chair and wardrobe.
Cloakroom
With a wash basin and WC

Second Floor:
Master bedroom
With a super king-size bed, matching bedside tables and overhead lamps, dressing table, arm chair, chest of drawers and wardrobe.
Family bathroom
With a free standing bath, walk-in waterfall shower, double sink and WC.

The Vault- Separate Annexe
Entrance into open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting area
Sitting area
With a television, sofa for two guests and a coffee table.
Dining area
With a dining table and stall seating for two guests.
Kitchen
With an electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher and fridge-freezer.
Bathroom
With a bath with shower over, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom
With a double bed, matching bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers and single seat.

Outside:
Off-street parking for one car
Seating for two with a coffee table
Enclosed courtyard

Additional Information:
Two well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
Travel cot available (please select at point of booking). Please bring your own linen for cot.
Please bring your own standard size pods for the Nespresso coffee machine.