Villas In Norfolk

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Emma - Verified booking

  We stayed at Red Brick Retreat in November.

  Mike the host was great, very friendly, funny and put us instantly at ease. On arrival there was welcome gifts of prosseco, cake, eggs, bread, butter and more. The cottage itself is super cosy, clean and decorated beautifully. It has everything you could need for a break away they haven't forgotten anything. The hot tub is big and very clean and comfortable with built in lights. You're not allowed to go in the hot tub after 10:30pm which isn't ideal for a romantic break but we still loved it. There was no smoking and for this I would suggest allowing a designated outside smoking area as long as guests leave it how they found it. The hot tub was cleaned regularly but unlike some other cottages where the owners turn up without letting you know, Mike would only come through the garden to clean it when he knew we were out or said he would text if we werent going out. Which is really great and adds to the privacy. This cottage is in the owners garden and is right next to their house and the neighbours, this wasn't a problem for us but if you're looking for something more remote then it is worth noting. The bed was super comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble for Mike he was very kind and a great host. We've given 5stars because it deserves 5stars.

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• Owen - Verified booking

  We were very disappointed with the cottage.

  It was far from the high standard we usually receive when we book with Sykes. 1. The bathroom was in a poor decorative condition. The radiator was rusty and did not always heat up. The bathroom itself seemed dated and not in good condition. Surfaces had not been cleaned and the shower cubicle had discoloured grout. The toiletry holder in the shower was also rusty. 2. There was obviously a problem with the heating system. When it came on it was very noisy and the radiators did not always heat up. On the last morning we woke up we had no heating or hot water. This was remedied by early afternoon. 3. We used the washing machine, but our clothes came out with black bits on them. On closer inspection we could see that water had collected in the seals and the machine had not been maintained. 4. The outside area had not been prepared for visitors. The outside dryer had algae on it, as did the table for sitting out. The area where the table was situated had not been cleared of moss and weeds. We had a period of good weather before and during our visit so would have liked to have made more use of this. The cottage was spacious for two people but lacked the care and attention to make a comfortable holiday property.

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• Lizzie - Verified booking

  The place was absolutely spotless and you can see the care put into it.

  ALL the little details really made it, such as, cake, eggs, butter, milk ect there waiting for us, robes, plenty of towels, skimmer for hottub and more. We were welcomed with a friendly Mike who wasn't in a rush to show us around and make sure we were happy with everything. Even though Mike and Julie's property, along with a neighbours, was just behind us, you completely forgot they were there as you rarely saw anyone and had complete privacy in the back garden/hottub where you are encased in your own little sanctuary with all mod cons. The cleanliness was top notch, even the hottub looked like it was brand new and wasn't overfilled with chemicals. If you are after a couples getaway, this is definitely the place to go. Thank you so much

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• Taya - Verified booking

  Really lovely property ideally located for Bury, Norwich, Ipswich and the coast.

  We were visiting family pre Christmas so out and about all day. It was lovely to return to a cosy base and clean hot tub each evening. The property is very clean with a decent mattress, decent shower, quality towels and plenty of them and hot tub checked daily when we go out. We have stayed at few places in the area and these are the things that make a difference and we will definitely book again. Owners are on hand if you need them but leave you to enjoy your break. The welcome pack was very good too, plenty of tea, coffee and essentials as well as some special treats which we very much enjoyed. Keep up the good work Mike and Julie, you’ve got something very special here.

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• L Quinn - Verified booking

  “We stayed here for 3 nights and although we paid a bit more than we wanted to, it was worth it. The house itself is 'upside down' which really works; you can open the patio doors upstairs to sit and view the sea and everything else that is going on along the seafront - an added bonus is that you can watch the sunrise and the sunset. Everything you need it close by; beach, shops, pubs, cafes etc. There isn't a parking space allocated but we found a space opposite the house on the roadside - so no parking fee. Don't know if we were just lucky. For location, this is one of the best properties I have stayed in and Sheringham is a lovely little seaside town.”

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