Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Cromer

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Nicola - Verified booking

  The cottage is in a good location and facilities are commensurate with the Syke’s 3* rating.

  Unfortunately the cleanliness of the cottage (inc. bathroom, kitchen and carpets) really let the property down. This was part concerning given enhanced cleaning should have been in place due to the C-19 pandemic. That, along with some maintenance issues, dampened the start to our holiday - which we spent deep cleaning the cottage. We are used to pets and booked the cottage knowing it’s sometimes let to guests with dogs; (although we didn’t bring any four legged friends with us due to space). However, on arrival the cottage smelt overpoweringly (of dog), to the point of being really unpleasant. We filled the hoover twice, vacuuming the living room carpet, landing and stairs (which is no mean feat given their relatively small area), and had to keep the doors and windows open whenever we were in the cottage to air it. There were food spills in front of the microwave in the kitchen but by far the worst was the bathroom: The seal on the shower screen was thick with black mould, as was the shower hose, and plug. Black mould also extended ~ a foot up the corners either side of the shower. The seal around the bath had started to peel with (pink) bacteria and mould gathering underneath. The bathroom window sill was dusty, as were the bottom rungs of the towel radiator. Maintenance issues; (mentioned in a previous review in June) persisted: Bathroom and kitchen taps were dripping (during our stay the kitchen tap was dripping so much it filled the bowl in the sink a couple of times every 24 hours). Rusty garden furniture. In addition; the towel radiator in the bathroom has also started to corrode and was rusty - I received an interesting response when I reported this to the owner. We also spent some time hammering carpet gripper back down after both my daughter and mother cut their heels (on different treads) coming down the stairs. Other minor issues (e.g. less bowls than beds in the property) were also left with the owner. We contacted the owner at the time of our stay to report the issues. He was apologetic and has offered some compensation - albeit this is still awaited.

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• Graeme F - Verified booking

  “Nice property well suited for supermarket and a short walk to town. Property contents look new so we thought it was a new rental. All three bedrooms were used and only a couple of issues which were not insurmountable. 1/ one bedside light not plugged in which required bed to be moved to get to the switch behind headboard, 2/ very nice thick duvet on double bed but when due for renewal change to king sized duvet. Movement during night meant one of us had a cold backside. Heating is a bit unusual to control but worked well. Cooker very good and quick as was the toaster. Bathroom shower worked well but screen only supported at bottom and one edge so could see a breakage if care not taken. Couple of minor issues to bathroom, hole in wall at end of bath and finishing around window. Neither detracted from the holiday.Adding a top support would rectify any issues. Dishwasher was good but washing machine not trialled.<br /> Sofas were comfortable and the 53&rdquo; smart tv was a bonus. Garden would be nice during warmer weather. There was noise from the trains at bottom of garden and it was comforting rather than a nuisance. Should be expected considering house name. None of the negatives should be construed as major issues. Very simple fixes.<br /> We all thought the house was well equipped, clean and of reasonable quality. The house was not booked for Xmas and we did hold some reservations which when staying were certainly unfounded. The pictures on the site do not do the property justice. The price was good considering it being over Xmas.<br /> We would recommend you take a stay at Railway View, I certainly believe you will not be unhappy. ”

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• Michelle - Verified booking

  The property is very well placed for getting about the coastal routes.

  Few minutes walk to the beach, shop, chip shop, pubs and the excellent bus service for when you want to leave the car. Currently the bus fare is capped at £2 per adult per journey on the coastal hopper, excellent for getting about when you want a rest from driving! The property is located in a quiet off main road position. Access/parking was tricky especially if you have a large car like us and there are other cars parked but it’s possible and the owner gave very good instructions on how to approach. It’s a very old cottage so yes the stairs are very steep and may be a challenge for some especially during the night trips to the bathroom. It has been well equipped with everything you need and of good quality however we didn’t find the beds comfortable at all but that’s personal preference and may suit others as mentioned in other reviews but not for us I’m afraid. The internet was dipping in and out, we were made aware of this by the owner and it was being attended too externally, not his fault. We didn’t make use of the outdoor space because the weather wasn’t great unfortunately, had we had sunshine with the beach being so close I guess we would have had a very different experience but that’s the way it goes in the UK I’m afraid. Take the time to review others feedback this review is based on our personal experience during our stay, the cottage has many good points and some not so good for US.

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• Ian - Verified booking

  On arrival the cottage was very clean and as described.

  Very cosy with a good sized kitchen and a separate dining area. As described in the property detail the steep stairs and shower over the bath may mean the cottage is not suitable for people with mobility issues. The garden would be a fantastic spot to relax in the summer. The location is perfect for the beach, walking, shop, pubs, restaurant and public transport. All these facilities within a 3 minute walk. Parking outside the cottage entails angling the car between 2 properties to enter or leave the private lane, with average reversing and parking skills this is easy after getting used to the required angle of approach. There are alternatives in parking on Felbrigg Rd for free (after the right hand bend park on the right by a small grass bank) or pay £28 for a week to park in the Beach Rd car park (you can use the ticket in other NNDC car parks such as Wells and Sheringham which offsets the costs). You park under a tree on the lane which can result in large bird droppings on your roof, the neighbour uses a car cover to negate this issue. If you have 2 cars consider bringing the smaller one. In the cottage only one issue, a young child next door during the day would very often be screaming for no apparent reason. Hopefully the child will soon grow out of this behaviour as in the early evening we had to turn on the TV to drown it out. Overall a very enjoyable holiday and I would recommend the cottage.

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• Trevor - Verified booking

  The cottage was cosy and well equipped but wasn’t really suitable for older people .

  The stairs are really narrow and steep ( older cottages always are) and the bathroom is on the ground floor at the back of the cottage, so quite a trek in the middle of the night! But for a younger couple or family it was a good choice. The bathroom and kitchen are lovely, very modern and had everything we needed. When I rang the owner for key details he said he had some issues with the cleaner so had to get a new one. I hope this works out because though cottage was fairly clean overall it needed some attention in places. The freezer still had food in it from previous people, the kettle was full of lime scale and the dining table was very sticky. The cupboard under the stairs ,where the vacuum cleaner and brooms are kept, looked as if everything had just been thrown in so was a big jumble of stuff. It was very difficult to get things out to clean up sand or spills etc. The little garden was nice but again the shed had loads of junk in it, an old cupboard, oven, kettle etc. Things that really needed chucking out to make space for things that are needed. Parking is a bit hairy, thank goodness my husband can reverse park in a very tiny space but we managed! This cottage is in a lovely quiet position in east runton with loads of things to do close by and ideal for families that need a beach within a short walk but attention to cleaning and tidying of cupboards would make a huge difference.

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