Guests say
The Cattle Sheds is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its spaciousness, well-equipped facilities, and beautiful location. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfort, and the thoughtful touches provided by the welcoming host. It is an ideal retreat for those with pets, offering lovely walks right from the doorstep and proximity to local beaches.
Most guests found the property to be clean and well-maintained, though there was a single report of cleanliness issues which seems to be an outlier. Overall, the property is regarded as clean.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, proximity to the sea, and lovely countryside. It is also noted as a great base for exploring local beaches and villages.
Guests find the property very comfortable, with special mentions of the spacious main room and comfortable beds. However, one review mentioned uncomfortable sofas, slightly lowering the score.
The property is consistently described as well-equipped and spacious, with a variety of amenities that guests appreciated. There was a minor issue with plumbing, but it was promptly addressed, indicating good maintenance.
While many reviews mention the thoughtfulness of the host and the welcoming atmosphere, there is no specific mention of gifts, so it is not possible to score this category accurately.
About this property
This wonderful, semi-detached barn conversion lies just 3 miles from the seaside village of Mundesley, with its wonderful quiet, sandy beach.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV
Dining area: French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Kitchen area: Breakfast Area, Induction Hob, Electric Range, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Biomass underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot, travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Small enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Full of character and charm, and retaining complete privacy, The Cattle Sheds nestles beside the owner’s home and has its own enclosed courtyard garden. Offering light and spacious open plan accommodation, this property has a large, contemporary kitchen area with an island/breakfast area, as well as a separate dining area, which makes it an ideal space for celebrations. The spacious living area is inviting and makes a good social hub. An added feature for younger and older guests is the fact that this property is all on one level with no stairs. French doors lead from the dining area to an enclosed, south-facing courtyard garden, the perfect place to enjoy al fresco dining or simply relax.
There are excellent walking and cycling opportunities direct from the door, with a network of quiet lanes surrounding the area, as well as many footpaths and trails nearby. Knapton is a quiet, rural village, just a few minutes’ drive from the sandy beaches of Mundesley, Trimmingham and Sidestrand. Surrounded by stunning countryside, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property is less than 30 minutes’ drive away from the Norfolk Broads, and is also perfectly positioned to explore Norfolk’s amazing coastline. The delightful beach at Trimingham is just 10 minutes’ drive away. More spectacular beaches at Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea are an hour’s drive, whilst Happisburgh and Sheringham are also within easy reach.
Enjoy a visit to the popular seaside town of Cromer, 9 miles away, and round it off with some local fish and chips! It has a sandy beach, promenade, pier, rnli working lifeboat station, museum, zoo park and a golf course, whilst the town centre is awash with shops, cafés and restaurants. Just a short drive away you can hire day boats for trips on the Norfolk Broads.
Dog walkers will welcome the close proximity of Bacton Woods, made up of 280 acres of woodland, which are just 20 minutes away by car. Three way-marked walks can be found here to leisurely explore and discover the 200-year-old trees. The bustling market town of North Walsham is 5 miles away, with St Nicholas’ Church sitting proudly on a hill overlooking the pretty landscape. It has one of the few remaining medieval rood screens in Norfolk. North Walsham also offers shops, supermarkets and a train station with a service to Norwich city, 18 miles. This cathedral city has excellent shops with two indoor shopping malls, a theatre, castle museum, two cathedrals, a market square, cafés and fine restaurants. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 13 miles for day boat hire and river trips, as well as waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Beach 3 miles. Shop and pub serving food 1½ miles.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (25)
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Confirmed Guest
Our family of 4 stayed over Christmas & unfortunately found many issues but I will start off with the positives first. The property is in a great location and is very spacious with an open plan well laid out & well equipped kitchen area with a double oven & a large TV in the lounge. There is a small enclosed garden which our little dog enjoyed & the property was very well decorated for Christmas with a tree & other decorations.The negatives: There was no dishcloth or surface spray (we had to go out on Christmas Eve to buy) in the kitchen. The back of the sink & drainer were filthy as was the kitchen bin. Quite a lot of crockery/cutlery were dirty and the frying pans were thick with grease. There were only 2 dessert spoons & 6 dinner plates (3 of which were chipped). There were no oven trays (only a grill pan & round pizza tray). Thankfully we brought our own foil roasting dish & trays. The compost bin on the kitchen worktop had the last guest's mouldy fruit/veg in it. We were disappointed that the tablecloth shown on website (red fabric) was not available, just a plastic light green printed one which is okay if you are on holiday but not ideal for a Christmas Day meal. There are 8 glass ceiling light shades in the lounge which are thick with dust which was very noticeable when lit. The sofa covers which are removable need a good wash as do the cushion covers. There were a lot of crumbs/food debris under the sofa cushions. This was only seen as we were trying to plump up seat pads as we found the sofa to be really uncomfortable.There was no key for the utility door (it was the same key as the main door) but due to the length of the property it is quite a way from the main door thus being a risk in the event of a fire. We decided to place the key on the hallway table which is in front of the of the 2 main bedroom doors & halfway between the 2 exit doors. Also, the bedrooms do not have smoke alarms which I believe is now a legal requirement in holiday accommodation.The bedroom with the ensuite bathroom: there was nowhere in the shower to place shampoo etc. The sealant & grouting in the showers were mouldy/black & definitely needs replacing. The flooring grout is thick with grime & needs a good clean as does the light above the shower cubicle which is full of dead insects etc.The heating wasn't great in some parts of the property. There was no information anywhere about how to operate or any timings etc for scheduled heating. We did text message the owner about this on the first evening & her son came round straightaway. He told us that the heating does take a while to come through. We did find the lounge/kitchen area was always warm but from the kitchen door down to the first double bedroom, the heating was not working at all & was cold. The single bedroom was very cold but thankfully we did not need to use this for sleeping.Finally, we did not find the welcome pack very festive. We have stayed in many cottages at Christmas & this was the most basic we have ever received.It is a great shame really, as the property itself is lovely & if these issues are addressed & the cleaning regime improved, the property has the potential to be fantastic. Unfortunately on this occasion though for us as a family celebrating Christmas, it just didn't quite reach the mark.
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Sue Tredwell
Had a great stay. The accommodation was cosy, well equipped and beautiful.
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Alison Lambert
The Cattle Sheds was an excellent holiday cottage. The main room is stunning and much larger than it looks in the photographs. It is equipped really well and only a few miles from the sea at Mundersley.