Guests say
Bumble Bee Cottage in Skegness is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and thoughtful touches, such as milk and biscuits on arrival. The property is described as a 'home from home', with a secure garden for dogs and a convenient location close to local amenities and the town centre. Despite some minor maintenance issues, the cottage's charm and the owners' responsiveness leave a lasting positive impression.
The majority of guests report the cottage as very clean, with several reviews highlighting its spotlessness. However, a few guests mentioned issues such as stained carpets and a need for deeper cleaning in some areas, which slightly impacts the overall cleanliness score.
The cottage's location is frequently commended for being quiet and peaceful, with a lovely view and proximity to Skegness town centre. Its convenience for both shopping and bus routes is also noted, contributing to a high location score.
Comfort is a strong point for Bumble Bee Cottage, with guests mentioning comfortable beds, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and cosy furnishings. The presence of a secure garden and conservatory adds to the overall comfort, although there were comments about low-hanging lights and difficulty with shower use.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and good Wi-Fi. However, some guests encountered issues with the oven and garden maintenance, suggesting room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While guests have mentioned thoughtful gestures such as milk and biscuits on arrival, these are not consistently referenced across all reviews. As such, it is not possible to accurately score thoughtfulness based on the available information, and it is important to note that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Nestled in a quiet corner of Skegness, just over a mile away from the town centre, is this lovely semi-detached cottage. With views of fresh green countryside from the enclosed garden at the rear, yet within easy reach of sandy shores and the colourful promenade, number 10 St. Vincent Close offers the perfect location. The front door leads to a small porchway and into the living room. Here, you can relax among a palette of muted colours and tasteful furnishings, before gathering around the dining table for your evening meal. The sun room is filled with light, perfect for taking yourself off for a quiet read. A door leads out to the garden, which wraps itself right around the back of the cottage, allowing for a perfect family or couple retreat. Make your way through to the kitchen, where stylish white units counterbalance sleek worktops. The two charming bedrooms are situated on the same floor, accompanied by a neutrally designed bathroom with a bath tub and a shower. The small single room adjoins another small conservatory, which has a curtain you can pull across for privacy, or you can leave it open and fill the room with natural light. There is also access from here to the rear garden, where a mixture of pebbled and paved areas play host to a collection of plant pots and lush shrubbery clustered together. Sit on the sunny garden furniture, shaded by the parasol, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink and a close encounter with nature's wildlife. Views stretch out towards the back fields, where deer and cows come right up to the fence to greet you - you may even be lucky enjoy to see a fox!. There are many attractions close by and a bus stop about five-minutes walk away will take you straight into Skegness, if you wish to leave the car at home. You can enjoy an array of indoor and outdoor activities to suit all tastes, including a fun filled day at the amusements along the pier, or exploring the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds. The aviation museum and Natureland seal sanctuary are among various other popular attractions. There are also many historic market towns in the surrounding area to explore from this homely base.
Skegness offers a Blue Flag beach with a sandy shoreline, and an attractive promenade, as well as an array of outdoor and indoor attractions. Visit Natureland seal sanctuary and animal centre, Captain Kids Adventure World and Jolly Roger golfing with the kids; there is also a traditional funfair. A wide variety of shops and cafés fill the town centre, along with a vibrant nightlife. Just a little further along the coastline is the resort of Ingoldmells, home to Fantasy Island adventure park, and the largest outdoor market in Europe along with yet more beach for you to enjoy.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link can be twins on request), 1 x single leading to a sun room.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room.
Sun room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV/DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed patio at rear with garden furniture, enclosed gravelled garden to front.
1 well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 10 mins walk, pub 7 mins walk.
Note: This property accepts 3 Adults and 1 infant in head count, guests must bring own travel cot etc as not provided.
Note: We need to say that the door between the sitting room and snug is a single sliding patio door and the patio door in the small bedroom is a double opener patio door (French door style), with single opener out into the garden from there.
Reviews (62)
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Gail
Had a lovely time again. Definitely recommend
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David
Upon walking into the cottage it was lovely and warm. There's print out's around the cottage with helpful information for using the heating system, dryer etc. There's also a folder full of information for not only the cottage but for everything in the local area. A few things could do with updating around the cottage but nothing that detracted from our stay. There's a nice game of guess the light switch that had me entertained for the first day too. We would happily stay here again and will most probably book again in a few years.
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Michael
The weather was kind to us as well.