Guests say
Croylands is a spacious and comfortable cottage with an inviting garden, located in a peaceful setting. Guests have enjoyed their stays, appreciating the property's history, tasteful decor, and the garden. While some minor maintenance issues and additional kitchen items are suggested, these do not detract from the overall positive experiences.
Guests have noted some cleanliness issues such as cobwebs, fluff, and crumbs. However, the property has also been described as exceptional, suggesting that while improvements could be made, the overall level of cleanliness is satisfactory.
The property's location is highly praised for being quiet and ideal, set back from the road and providing a great base for exploring the area. No negative comments about the location have been mentioned.
The comfort of the property is well-regarded, with guests finding the furniture and beds comfortable. There are some remarks about the conservatory furniture being less comfortable, but overall, the property is seen as a cosy and pleasant place to stay.
While the property is appreciated for its spaciousness and garden, guests have suggested that the addition of more kitchen items and fixing minor maintenance issues would enhance the experience. The absence of certain items like oven gloves and smaller saucepans has been noted.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or welcome packs that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Resting in a quiet area within the market town of North Walsham, Norfolk is Croylands, a characterful, four-bedroom property. Enjoying a tranquil setting, whilst positioned within reach of a range of amenities, Croylands provides a family of eight with a wonderful base, adorning original features, a pretty garden, and flexible sleeping arrangements, perfect for a self-catered stay; two well-behaved dogs are also welcome. Park up on the private driveway before making your way into the entrance of Croylands, firstly reaching the sitting room; after a day of traversing, unwind upon the plush seating with the woodburning stove alight. For some light entertainment, reach the second sitting room, complete with a Smart TV, before heading into the suntrap conservatory, enjoying views of the side garden. Continue through the property to reach the traditional kitchen/diner, completed with all expected appliances to rustle up and enjoy delicious meals. When sleep calls, select between four well-presented bedrooms, including a super-king-size, a king-size, a twin, and a bunk room, all serviced by a bathroom, a ground-floor shower room, and a cloakroom. Come morning, wake up with a coffee in the garden before embarking on your itinerary, touring both the coast and country; Pigneys Wood, Blickling Hall, Norfolk Coast AONB, and the Norfolk Broads are all within reach, perfect for exploring as a family. Head for the shoreline, stopping off at the Happisburgh Lighthouse for breath-taking vistas, visit the Happisburgh Owls for an immersive afternoon, or enjoy a stroll along the golden sands of Sea Palling Beach. Before reaching Norwich, be sure to discover BeWILDerwood Norfolk, and Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve, ahead of touring Norwich Castle, The Plantation Garden, Norwich Cathedral, and The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell, a city brimming with art and culture. Enjoy all of this at Croylands.
The market town of North Walsham is well-stocked and is located in Norfolk's north-eastern region. There are many wonderful places to dine, drink, and shop in this charming town. The Norfolk coast is easily reachable from North Walsham, and beautiful locations like Cromer are nearby and well worth a trip to the beach during the summer. The wonderful city of Norwich, with its spectacular architecture and abundance of top-notch services and things to enjoy, is only 15 miles distant for an inland day excursion. Great Yarmouth, a perennially well-liked beach town, is worth the detour down the coast for its classic charm and seaside attractions; it's a wonderful place for a family day out.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Second sitting room.
Conservatory
Gas central heating.
Double electric oven, AGA, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for wood-burning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot, and 2 x stair-gate available.
Private driveway for 4 cars.
Enclosed rear courtyard, side garden with lawn, patio, and furniture.
Two well-behaved dog's welcome.
Please note: Every Thursday morning the property has a gardener tend to the garden.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles.
Note: Dogs must be kept downstairs at all times.
Note: The fireplace in the second sitting room is out of use
Reviews (9)
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Clare
Lovely house Wonderful garden for the dogs Very comfy and spacious Only thing I would say needs an outside light and a light in the conservatory
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Jane
We very much enjoyed our stay at Croylands; a great location from which to travel and explore.
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Shirley
Plenty of space for everyone great garden for our dogs to have a run about. If it had more mugs that's the only thing as there is lots of plates & dishes & only 8 mugs once in dish washer . You have to wait for another cuppa . A mirror in the bunk bed room too is the only thing I can think of we 7 adults enjoyed our stay very much.