Guests say
Sandy Paws is a charming, well-equipped cottage in a fantastic location just a short walk from the beach and local amenities. Guests consistently praise its comfort, dog-friendly features, and welcoming touches. The enclosed garden is ideal for pets, and the property is thoughtfully stocked for a relaxing stay. While parking can be challenging and the stairs are steep, most guests found these minor compared to the overall experience. Occasional comments mention areas for improvement in cleanliness and maintenance, but the majority of reviews are highly positive, highlighting a warm and enjoyable holiday atmosphere.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with only a few mentioning issues such as dog smells, cobwebs, or missed garden checks. The majority of reviews describe the property as spotless or very clean.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to the beach, shops, and local amenities. Guests appreciated the easy access to walks and the peaceful area, though parking on the street can be hit and miss.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and warm, with comfy beds and sofas. The steep stairs are noted as a challenge for those with mobility issues, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The cottage is well equipped with everything needed for a stay, including a log burner, dishwasher, washer-dryer, and enclosed garden. Some minor maintenance issues (e.g., noisy dishwasher, garden fence, deep cleaning) were mentioned but did not detract significantly from the experience.
Many guests appreciated the thoughtful touches such as wine, dog treats, tea, coffee, and other welcome gifts. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Welcome to Sandy Paws; a perfect seaside home close to Gorleston-on-Sea’s wonderful sandy beach and promenade..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed back garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is 1 step in the garden.. Sandy Paws is very comfortably furnished throughout with an enclosed private garden and a seating patio, perfect for barbecues. This wonderful holiday home is located just 880 yards from Gorleston-on-Sea’s beach, an award-winning sandy beach with grand promenade and gardens, a beach café, restaurants and a pub offering great refreshments and food. The beach also has a designated area for walking dogs. This is a great destination that is very popular for young and old alike, surfers, windsurfers, body-boarders and kite-flyers too. Gorleston’s town centre is just a 20-minute walk for shops, supermarkets and more restaurants and pubs.
Head to the traditional seaside town of Great Yarmouth for its sandy beach, donkey rides, trampoline park (seasonal), pier, promenade, amusements, fun fair, crazy golf, model village and much more. For thrill seekers, enjoy a day at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, or for a quieter day out, golfers are welcome at Gorleston Golf Club. Jump on the train or take a 35-minute drive to the medieval city of Norwich, voted one of the top ten shopping locations in the UK. Here you will also find art galleries, a cathedral and a castle museum. Suffolk Heritage Coast is full of pretty coastal villages such as Southwold, Dunwich and Aldeburgh, all within driving distance.
For a change in pace, visit the Norfolk Broads National Park, the southern gateway of which lies in Oulton Broad, just a short drive away. Add in lots of great walks, cycle routes and wildlife watching opportunities, and you will see why the area remains so popular.
After a day out exploring and having worked up a great appetite, you will be delighted to find that there are lots of great places to eat close by, many delivery options for when you don’t want to cook or venture out, and a well-equipped kitchen for those wishing to dine in.
Can be booked together with Salty Paws (UK47006) to accommodate up to 8 guests.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 4 pets
Reviews (36)
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent little house, in good location for shops, beach & restaurants/coffee shops. Very dog friendly, though one of our 3 was scared of the stairs lol.
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Confirmed Guest
Sandy Paws has everything you need. It's beautifully decorated, very clean and comfortable. The owners have thought of everything including a washer drier which comes in handy when you have four dogs. The garden is enclosed so perfect for dogs. There's a nice seating area and the garden has some nice plants in it. Only one downside - the fence on one side isn't high or strong enough to stop a determined dog getting out. It doesn't offer any privacy either and needs replacing. It's the only thing in the whole property that didn't look brand new! We took extra throws which I would recommend. The bedding was so pristine I didn't want to mess it up, so covered every inch of the beds with throws! We chose it because it took four dogs (thank you so much), but it has so much more going for it. The cottage is a few minutes walk from the sea front. which has a beautiful promenade and the beach is huge. Lots of restaurants and cafes to choose from and very dog friendly. Not just nice to dogs, I've never been anywhere and met such lovely, friendly people. The residents are obviously proud of their town - there's no litter anywhere and it looks loved and cared for. We fell in love with the Short Blue pub - great atmosphere, authentic interior and the food was amazing and very reasonably priced. I cannot recommend Sandy Paws and Gorleston on Sea enough and we will definitely be staying again, even though it's a 10 hour drive from home.Only 2 considerations before you book. The stairs and really steep so anyone with moderate mobility problems would find them challenging. However, I use a walking stick and managed them without any trouble. Also the cottage is mid-terraced and the parking can be difficult. Luckily we were able to park the car close to the cottage when loading and unloading.There are good takeaways that deliver and shops very close by. A lovely, relaxing and easy place to be, with a cosy cottage to go back to after a day out. Everything is within easy reach if you want to explore, but we had everything we needed in Gorleston and the dogs had a week of beautiful walks and lots of attention. Thank you so much for letting us all stay in your lovely cottage.
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Confirmed Guest
Location is perfect took us about 6 minutes to the beach. The property was well equipped but things need replacing, also could do with a deep clean (cobwebs and skirting boards).