Built on the site of a former Royal Navy listening station, this remarkable retreat offers uninterrupted views across the North Sea and some of the most spectacular sunrises on the Suffolk coast

As featured in
The Guardian – The Times – Country Living

Sleeps 4 ~ Panoramic sea views ~ One dog welcome ~Architect designed ~ Exclusive seaside spa

Perched on the cliff top at Easton Bavents, The Listening Station offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Britain’s most remarkable stretches of coastline. Built on the site of a former Royal Navy Y-listening station, where Wrens once listened for German S-boats during the Second World War, it combines striking contemporary architecture with a fascinating sense of place.

Designed to immerse guests in the landscape, floor-to-ceiling glazing frames uninterrupted sea views while natural cedar shingles allow the building to blend quietly into its coastal surroundings. From spectacular sunrises over the North Sea to moonlight reflecting on the water, the ever-changing landscape becomes part of your stay.

Sleeping up to four guests in two comfortable en-suite bedrooms, The Listening Station has been thoughtfully designed for relaxed coastal living. The spacious open-plan living area and fully equipped kitchen provide everything you need for a comfortable stay, while the patio door opens onto a private deck where mornings begin with coffee overlooking the sea and evenings end watching the changing skies.

This is a place to slow down. Spend your days walking the beach, exploring nearby Southwold, swimming in the sea or simply watching skylarks drift overhead. Then return to the comfort of your retreat, where peace, privacy and nature are never more than a glance through the window.

The Listening Station is more than somewhere to stay; it is an opportunity to experience a landscape shaped by the sea, where contemporary design, history and nature come together to create an unforgettable coastal escape.

ACCOMMODATION LAYOUT

Open plan living area:

Kitchen/Dining Room – With an electric cooker, fridge-freezer, compact microwave, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. Table and chairs for four.

Sitting Room – With widescreen Freeview TV and Sonos smart speaker.

Bedroom One – With a king-size bed, sea views and ensuite bathroom containing bath with shower over. 

Bedroom Two – With a super-king or twin beds, sea views and en-suite shower room.

Utility Room – A separate room on the end of the property, containing washing machine/drying area and store area.

Outside – A decked terrace with sea vies and garden furniture and barbecue (in season – approx April-October)

Beach cart with windbreak and picnic chairs

Parking

Additional information

Please note that the property is set on a cliff top and outside space is not enclosed. Children should be supervised at all times.

The Listening Station welcomes one well behaved dog (or cat – yes we have had one once).

Motorised blinds at the large windows and pull down blinds on the small window and doors.

Whilst infants are welcome, due to the space they are included within the total number of guests for the property (4).