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✓Detached holiday home located in Kessingland, Suffolk Heritage Coast, just 500 yards from the sand duned beach
✓Five bedrooms total: 2 kingsize bedrooms (5ft beds), 1 double bedroom (4ft 6in bed), and 2 bedrooms each with 2 single 3ft beds
✓Three full bathrooms including two ensuites: one ensuite with bath, cubicle shower, and toilet; second ensuite with bath with shower attachment and toilet; third bathroom with bath, cubicle shower, toilet, and shower seat
✓Two separate toilets: one on the ground floor and one on the first floor
✓Ground floor facilities include one kingsize bedroom with ensuite, double bedroom, twin single bedroom, living room, kitchen/dining room, cinema room, bathroom, and separate toilet
✓First floor includes one kingsize ensuite bedroom, twin single bedroom, games room, and separate toilet
✓Gas central heating system with gas and electricity included in rental
✓Private hot tub available on the property
✓Kitchen equipped with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and 48" Smart TV
✓Utility room with washer dryer
✓Living room features a 48" Smart TV and gas fireplace with French doors leading to the garden
✓Private cinema room on ground floor with 2.5 metre screen, TV, Sky Movies, projector screen, and Blu-ray player
✓First floor games room equipped with pool table and table football
✓Large enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture, barbecue, and fenced pond located 50 yards away
✓Private parking on site for 3 cars
✓Pets allowed free of charge, maximum 2 pets permitted
✓Booking restricted to couples and family bookings only
✓No smoking allowed on the property
✓Accessibility and child safety features include cot availability, stairgate, and bath or shower seat
✓Welcome pack provided upon arrival
✓Bed linen and towels included in rental
✓Wi-Fi internet access throughout the property
✓Check-in time after 16:00 and check-out time before 10:00
✓Security deposit of £400 required
✓Decorated at Christmas and classified as a luxury celebration house
✓Located within one mile of local amenities including shop, pub, and restaurant 100 yards away
✓Nearby attractions include Lowestoft (4 miles), Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, Africa Alive, Southwold, Dunwich Heath and Beach, RSPB Minsmere, Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Norfolk Broads with boat hire, Oulton Broad speed boat racing, and Norwich city

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Local Insights: Willow Pool House

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Kessingland, East Anglia

Weather & Local Conditions

18°C

Overcast

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 2:53am

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17.50°C

Temperature

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21 km/h

Wind Speed

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92%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Willow Pool House sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

(20 feet above sea level)

Willow Pool House sits in a peaceful East Anglia setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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Elevation

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Kessingland

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Kessingland are typical East Anglia lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.4153170° N | Longitude: 1.72256° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Kessingland (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

3:45am

Sunrise

7:12pm

Golden Hour

8:12pm

Sunset

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3:45am

Sunrise

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8:12pm

Sunset

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7:12pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:12pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Kessingland, you have approximately 16.44 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Willow Pool House.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural East Anglia. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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Willow Pool House, Kessingland

About Willow Pool House

Need To Know

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Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Getting To Willow Pool House

Group Attractions & More Nearby

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For Families

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