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Nightjar

The exterior of Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark, Suffolk
The exterior of Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark, Suffolk | © National Trust / John Miller
The open plan bedroom, kitchen and seating area at Nightjar, Suffolk
The garden area at Nightjar, Suffolk

Nightjar

Once home to the Coastguards, now a beachside apartment with accessible facilities.

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The open plan bedroom, kitchen and seating area at Nightjar, Suffolk
The garden area at Nightjar, Suffolk
The exterior of Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark, Suffolk
The kitchen and dining area at Nightjar, Suffolk
The shower room at Nightjar, Suffolk
The area surrounding Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark, Suffolk
The area surrounding Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark, Suffolk
The area surrounding Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark, Suffolk

© National Trust / John Miller

Once home to the Coastguards, now a beachside apartment with accessible facilities.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
010002
Acorn rating
3What's this

About Nightjar

Nightjar is a ground floor apartment at the Coastguard Cottages on Dunwich Heath. The apartment enjoys wonderful views across the heathland nature reserve and beyond. This open-plan, single level apartment offers a beachside retreat with the golden sand dunes of Minsmere just below. 

Wake up early and go for a stroll, across the colourful heathland and through surrounding woodland. After a hike, treat yourself in the neighbouring tea room and gift shop or visit the pub and cafes in Dunwich village.

Discover more of the local area and visit the cathedral cities of Cambridge and Norwich. Both are just over an hour’s drive from the cottage and offer a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants. 
 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, not available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Level path from designated parking. Some wheelchair access. Ground floor facilities. Mobility vehicle for heathland vehicles can be booked in advance. See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of Nightjar 

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

An open plan room with kitchen/dining/sitting/sleeping area (1 twin, which can be a 6’ double bed on request) and separate shower room with lavatory.

More information

Heating: Electric radiators.

Parking: Designated parking for one car, screened from the adjacent gift shop entrance (open daily). 

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Garden:  There is a small courtyard with picnic table outside this apartment which is for the sole use of Nightjar guests. Staff will on occasion need to pass through the garden to access external stores between 10am and 5pm.

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free entry to all National Trust properties during the period of their stay. Full details in the confirmation email upon booking.

Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage

Please note: On occasions some sound may be heard from the apartment above.