Villas In Norwich

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Carol - Verified booking

  The location is pretty, peaceful and we love it.

  From here, the maximum drive to anywhere of interest in Norfolk is 60-75 minutes. Many places need much shorter drives. Nearest shop for "immediate needs" is about 4 miles away. Nearest "big shop" 7 miles away. Plan accordingly. The site is "hidden away" (but perfectly accessible for cars). The property itself is lovely, very comfortable, certainly large for 2 people, clean, and has most things anyone might need. We had no complaints at all in that respect. (Please bring your own fans - the property does not have any! When hot, you will need them!) However there is, sadly, one drawback that was major to us, but which might not, understandably, matter to others. The internet connectivity is shockingly slow and bad. And that's when you can get it at all. So if you need to be web-connected, you may well find that you will be spending a lot of time watching circles whizz around on your screen. This may be a site issue, rather than a property issue. There is outside furniture, but one chair appeared unusable and the furniture didn't really appeal overall to us. It looked a bit "tired". Overall summary - a lovely property, well stocked, on a lovely and peaceful site, but not really ideal for those who need internet connection whilst away. And, as I say, when hot, bring your own fan!

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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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• Christine - Verified booking

  On arrival at The Haven we had a lovely warm welcome from Mary the owner to hand over the key.

  Inside she had left some tasty homemade treats and some flowers which were a pleasant touch. The Haven is light and airy with modern furniture exactly like the photos online. We found everything we needed there and everything was spotless. The bed was extremely comfortable and we both slept exceptionally well. Wacton is very quiet at night with hardly any passing traffic. On finding out we are vegetarians Mary must have researched Long Stratton because she texted me to tell me of a local vegetarian cafe, a very thoughtful gesture. All in all Mary is a lovely host, the couple next door are lovely and friendly and The Haven is perfect for peace and quiet after a busy day sightseeing. It’s a perfect base for visiting North Norfolk, the east coast, and villages to the west or south of Norwich. Would we recommend The Haven? You bet we would.

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• Alan - Verified booking

  We received a very warm welcome from owners, Mary, Micheal, and friendly tail wags from Monty the dog, on our arrival at The Haven.

  They were so helpful during our stay and so were the friendly neighbors next door. The fresh flowers, along with the delicious homemade goodies, were a lovely touch. It was a most peaceful and relaxing break away at the Haven, and so enjoyed sitting on the private patio, in the pretty sun-soaked garden. The annex is a delightful retreat and within easy reach of the beaches, boating on The Norfolk Broads, local walks, pretty villages, and good pubs to dine at. The bed and pillows were very comfortable, and the kitchen was well equipped along with the light modern-decorated lounge too, which I'm sure would be very cozy with the wood burner in the colder months. There are so many things to do nearby that we are very much looking forward to a return stay! Mandy & Alan June 2023.

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• Teresa - Verified booking

  Petite Lodge secluded by woodland and lakes.

  Very rural location so a car is essential. Nearest beach was 30 mins drive. Lovely walk around the main lake passing through woodland, however signs on the park are very confusing as to where you can and can't walk. I'm sure that there were lots of walks to do but unfortunately we struggled to know where to walk, especially in the woodland, maps of local walks would've been fantastic. Lodge itself was comfortable and tastefully decorated, main bedroom was a good size with the addition of having en suite wc. Overall we had a pleasant stay, neighbours either side and in front were pleasant and even treated our dog.

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