The Sea Dragons

• Sleeps: 2 per cabin
• Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
• Bathrooms: 1 per cabin
• Minimum stay: 3 nights

The Sea Dragons are architect-designed clifftop cabins that overlook the vast, shimmering North Sea, with panoramic views of Southwold on the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

The cabins’ inventive design is inspired by the legend of a winged, cloven-hoofed sea monster caught by Suffolk fishermen in 1749. Taken from drawings of the creature, the structures represent dragons with tails curving into the landscape, winged roofs and cedar-shingle cladding to resemble scales.

Inside, the sea dragon’s ‘ribs’ take the form of an exquisite beamed roof, with a soaring vaulted ceiling that evokes an indulgent feeling of space… not to mention the most incredible 180-degree views from enormous windows.

Scylla is the first Sea Dragon to be completed (the second, Kraken, will be available later in 2025 with the same facilities). Perfect for a couple’s escape, the superking Egyptian cotton-dressed bed is in prime position for lazy lie-ins, as you watch the sun – or a dramatic storm! – rising over the North Sea.

Full self-contained facilities include a well-equipped kitchen area, with a dining table and chairs for laughter-fuelled chats over romantic suppers. When you’re finished, pour another glass of wine and retire to the cushion-festooned sofa in front of the Smart TV, or your favourite tunes playing on the sleek Sonos sound system.

The furnished deck is a sublime sundowner-spot on balmy summer evenings, or fire up the Nespresso machine and savour that first coffee of the day outside, listening to the gentle sound of the waves… bliss.

Freshen up in the luxurious shower room – furnished with a high-end digital shower and fluffy towels – and get planning what you’ll do with the unfolding day ahead. You could pack a picnic and take the owners’ private track down to their estate’s secluded, atmospheric beach at Easton Bavents: a mere 15-minute stroll away.

At a glance

• Luxurious, architect-designed cabins secluded on a private estate, in prime sea-facing position on the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
• Each cabin sleeps 2 adults only, with one well-behaved dog also welcome in Scylla.
• The cabins’ unique and compelling design structure is inspired by Suffolk legend, with a vaulted ceiling and enormous windows that showcase Southwold and the North Sea to perfection.
• Full self-contained facilities include a well-equipped kitchen and a digital shower.
• Take the owners’ private track to their secluded beach at Easton Bavents, a 15-minute walk away.
• Southwold can be reached in a short walk or cycle ride.

Features

• Adults Only
• Dog Friendly
• Seaside Breaks

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If you’ve brought your bikes, a three-minute ride (or 10-minute walk) will lead you into the historic town of Southwold. Part of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there’s plenty to see and explore here, including a working lighthouse, the iconic town sign, and a fascinating museum for history buffs.

There’s plenty of scope for country walks, too, along meandering coastal footpaths, lush marshland, and idyllic tree-lined roads. If you’re lucky, you might even catch sight of an otter or a kingfisher on the River Blyth.

Mentioned in the Domesday Book, this magical corner of England of is immersed in history, steeped in legend, and ripe for exploration… and there’s no better companion to discover it with than a Sea Dragon.

Things to note

Scylla is available to book now, with Kraken opening later in 2025 and a third Sea Dragon soon to be built. Also on the owners’ estate is a selection of historic properties for couples and families.