Big House Wedding Venues

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Mr Johnston - Verified booking

  We recently enjoyed a delightful week at Penmaen House, a large charming house that provided a wonderful holiday for our three-generation family. The location is idyllic, a setting that offers a perfect balance of relaxation and outdoor activities. The spaciousness of the cottage was particularly appreciated, allowing everyone to have their own space while still enjoying quality family time together. The cottage is conveniently close to the beach. However, the path to the beach was quite steep and rugged, making it challenging for our youngest family members. As a result we had to drive to a local cove. The cottage was not quite ready when we arrived, which did not create a good first impression, the beds were unmade and there was a sense we were expected to make them! This was an inconvenience as some of the children needed their beds on arrival. There are a few other areas I would suggest require improvement. While the cottage was wonderful for adults, it is not particularly toddler-friendly. The high chair was more suited to a Victorian child! Families with toddlers might want to bring some extra child proofing items. The interior could also benefit from a fresh coat of paint in some areas to brighten up the space. Moreover, we were disappointed to find that the advertised pitch and putt is no longer available. The swimming pool was well used but the plants were large and didn’t create a pleasant environment. Despite these issues, our stay at Penmaen House was thoroughly enjoyable. The charm and comfort of the house, combined with its excellent location, made it a perfect spot for a great multi-generational family holiday.

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• Rachel - Verified booking

  The house was ample size for our party of seven, however there were quite a few things needing some tlc.

  Broken chairs and lamps, shower doors loose, pans that have seen better days etc. We also felt that it wasn’t as clean as it could be under the surface. There is a lot of clutter and personal items scattered around especially in the kitchen. It needs a really good sort out to make the space more neutral for guests rather than feeling like you are borrowing someone’s living space. I wouldn’t expect to find a cupboard full of food, for example or a very unorganised kitchen drawer full of odds and ends. Saying that we made good use of the appliances, the huge dining table and the laundry room. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space and the location is ideal for the beach and shops (only 5 mins away). We didn’t use the garden as we felt it was too untidy to really enjoy it. The place just needs a bit of stripping back and updating and it will be ideal for large groups to enjoy lovely Cromer. Having private parking is a bonus! We took advantage of the short drive to sheringham and North Norfolk railway and would recommend a trip to Bewilderwood for children! Amazing place! Also recommend Bucket List for loaded fries only a few mins from the property and also enjoyed a few drinks in Gangway. Another small gripe was that the owner came to start cleaning the house before our check out time and when she realised we were still inside, sat waiting outside the door making us feel rushed. Otherwise, with some small improvements this property is ideal for multi generational families to use as a base for a typical British seaside holiday!

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• Mrs Amanda Biffen - Verified booking

  A lovely location and a good size house but I am disappointed to say I would not recommend it or revisit in its current state. Reasons listed below: Too cluttered to keep clean Moth eaten carpets Broken bathroom facilities No lock on pool door had to move a cupboard to ensure 4yr old didn’t get in. No lights in sauna broke during our stay spoke to Ros but no follow up. No welcome pack useful to know when bin day etc is No very OAP step father fell off broken toilet seat. No bags to put bed sheets/towels in. Wi fi patchy Using a basket on the lawn mower would have stopped us having to brush all the outdoor chairs/ tables twice. Inventory needs updating second dishwasher had no shelves in it and water in the bottom. Ventilation poor in the laundry room if using the tumble dryer. This house has such potential but needs investment to make it worth the price it commands. Happy to talk about the experience and share photos.

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• Mrs Pauline Dean - Verified booking

  We had an amazing family holiday at Penmaen House. This was a long planned celebration and the house did not disappoint. Lots for the children to do even on wet and windy days. A little cold at times when the wind blew but by snuggling up and lighting the fire the problem was solved. The house has three stair cases and the children had lots of fun playing hide and seek. It has a homely feel and we settled in very quickly. Lovely walks down to amazing beaches which were almost deserted at times. Quite a struggle walking back up the steep sandy paths though so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. We love the outdoors, views and playing rounders using a piece of drift wood. Penmaen House was the perfect location for us and the dogs. Good value for money for a large family. April 2019

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• Lisa - Verified booking

  Lovely property and lots of beds (mostly comfortable) for the children in the party.

  Nicely decorated and cupboards and drawers well stocked with crockery and cooking pots and pans. Lots of room inside the house for card and board games on rainy days and a short walk to the beach on sunny days. The only minor problem we had was that the helpline we phoned was unable to help us with our bin request- we weren't able to find the bin details (or the kitchen noticeboard where we could find these details) as mentioned in the guest book to confirm which bins we should use and were unable to open the back gate to retrieve the bins belonging to the house. When the helpline was unable to help us, we were able to walk round the front to the next road to use the general waste bins but not able to take out the recycling trolley. This didn't spoil our stay, which was lovely in every way.

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