Guests say
Marina's Cottage in Lowestoft receives high praise for its comfort, spaciousness, and prime location near the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, including a cosy wood burner and a modern kitchen. The property is dog-friendly and suitable for families, with thoughtful touches like cots and high chairs provided. While there was a minor issue with a damp smell, it was quickly resolved, and the owner's responsiveness adds to the positive experience.
The property is generally described as clean and well-maintained. One mention of a temporary damp smell suggests a slight deduction, but as it cleared quickly, the overall cleanliness is highly regarded.
The location is consistently lauded for its proximity to the beach, local pub, and shop. The ease of access to local attractions and the presence of wildlife like seals contribute to a perfect score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a spacious garden, cosy living areas, and comfortable beds. A minor note about the size of twin beds being smaller than expected slightly impacts the score.
The cottage boasts excellent facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, modern conveniences, and extras like buckets and spades. A single mention of recycling confusion slightly affects the score.
The owner's thoughtfulness is evident in the provision of items for babies and the dog, as well as the responsiveness to queries. Welcome gifts are mentioned, which are a kind gesture, though such gifts are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
This charming, detached cottage rests just paces from Pakefield Beach to the south of Lowestoft on the Suffolk coastline. Internally, Marina's Cottage has been furnished to an excellent standard, providing an ideal base for families or groups of eight to getaway and enjoy the delights of this seaside location. After a day at the beach, look forward to unwinding in the quaint sitting room, finished with a sofa and armchair in front of the woodburning stove, creating a warm ambiance for when you return. Allow the chef of the group to get acquainted in the kitchen/diner, fitted with a range of appliances sure to inspire some home-cooking, including a large range cooker and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and even a dishwasher and washing machine, so you won’t have to worry about washing up! Take the evening outside to the pretty enclosed courtyard, furnished with a table and chairs where you can enjoy a refreshing drink or two! As you tire, head upstairs to discover the bedrooms, including three doubles and twin – each complete with fresh white bed linen and plush duvets to ensure lovely sleeping quarters. Serving the bedrooms is a lavish family bathroom with roll top bath and walk-in shower, so you can decide how best to prepare for the day. There’s plenty to do in this coastal location; just a short walk will bring you to Pakefield Beach, where you can lounge on the soft sands, build sandcastles with the children and enjoy the beautiful sea views, or wander through the gorgeous Kensington Gardens, which features a small Japanese inspired waterway, two bowling greens, a fairy tree for the children to visit, a bowling lake and a café where you can enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and watch the world pass by. The local town of Lowestoft offers a great range of amenities, including a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, handy if you fancy a night away from the kitchen. Visit the Somerleyton Hall & Gardens, renowned as one of the finest Victorian Stately homes in the country, or for a thrilling day out, the Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park offers over 35 rides, shows and attractions. Just a little further afield lies the popular destination of Great Yarmouth, home to a whole host of activities to suit the family. Make Marina's Cottage your next base for exploring Suffolk.
Pakefield is a suburb of Lowestoft, nestled on the coast of Suffolk. It has its own parish church, an art gallery and theatre, as well as a choice of shops, bars and restaurants. Nearby, the traditional seaside resort of Lowestoft has a greater range of amenities including the Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park. Pakefield is a great base for exploring East Anglia's finest attractions, including the Norfolk Broads and the city of Norwich.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 3 x double, 1 x twin, Bathroom with roll top bath, walk-in shower, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair provided.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed courtyard with furniture.
Secure bike storage.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.1 miles.
Reviews (11)
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Heather
We stayed with family members so there were 5 adults and a baby. We absolutely loved our stay here. It was comfortable and very spacious, it was bigger than we had thought judging by the photos. The location was amazing with the beach a few minutes walk away. Perfect for a morning dog walk which we thoroughly enjoyed. The house was clean, warm and comfortable. It had everything we could need and more. We did have a problem while we were there and this was resolved very quickly by the owner nothing was too much trouble. If I had to make one critism it would be to have larger beds in the front 2 bedrooms as the beds were very small extremely comfortable but small. We had an amazing time at this property and would highly recommend and we would visit again. Thank you for everything
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Sarah
Apart from that the property was excellent and the owner responded immediately to a small query we had. All in all we had a fabulous week away. Thank you
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Trevor
Very comfortable and a good location with a quiet pub across the road, the beach a very short walk away and a shop down the road. The photos of the cottage donât do it justice, both the kitchen and bathroom are beautifully done. Would recommend to anyone.