Potter's Retreat
ID: S683988
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Potter's Retreat is a well-equipped cottage with a secure garden, ideal for pets. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, quiet location, and extras like an air fryer. While some guests encountered maintenance issues, the property generally offers a restful holiday experience.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the property clean and well-equipped, while others noted issues with dog hairs, dirty oven gloves, and general cleanliness. The positive comments suggest a generally acceptable level of cleanliness, but there is room for improvement.
The location is consistently praised for being quiet and peaceful, with a fully enclosed garden that is appreciated by pet owners. The property's setting in a lovely village contributes to a restful holiday experience.
Guests find the property comfortable, mentioning comfy sofas, beds, and a conservatory. However, some guests noted issues with low single beds and soft mattresses, indicating that while comfort is generally high, it may not suit all preferences.
The property is well-stocked with kitchen essentials and pet-friendly amenities. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as garden upkeep, wifi reception, and boiler problems, which suggest that while facilities are good, maintenance could be better managed.
The presence of thoughtful touches like dog bowls, poo bags, and a welcome pack with tea, coffee, and biscuits are noted by guests. However, as these gifts are not consistently mentioned or guaranteed, the score reflects the positive impact they have when provided.
About this property
32 Queen Elizabeth Drive sits in a quiet location not far from the main village road in Dersingham, Norfolk. Set over the ground-floor with off-road parking and enclosed garden, this charming dwelling invites families and their pooch for a memorable retreat to Norfolk, easily accessible to the charming coastline and sandy beaches. Step inside and make yourself at home in the lounge, complete with sofas, and a Smart TV, creating a homely setup to enjoy family movie nights. Move into the kitchen, where the designated chef can impress the group with a home-favourite, making use of the electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge and freezer, whilst the adjacent utility room has a washer/dryer so there’s no need to bring your whole wardrobe! Serve up the fruits of your labour in the conservatory/dining area or take the evening to the enclosed garden patio, offering a table and chairs in a lovely private setting. The location of 32 Queen Elizabeth Drive is superb, easily accessible to various parts of Norfolk including coastal, country and city. Within a short walk there is a Co-Op convenience store and a little further along lies a welcoming pub which is dog-friendly too! Nearby lies the fabulous Sandringham Estate, where you can explore on-site museums, venture across 400-acres of gardens and country park before heading for a meal at the on-site Sandringham Restaurant. If you fancy a day on the coast, drive five miles to Snettisham, where you can relax on the golden sands, paddle the shores and wander up to the popular RSPB Snettisham, where you can see a variety of bird species, sure to entice those bird enthusiasts. There’s plenty of fun to be had in Hunstanton, including a lovely beach, Sea Life Centre and the scenic Esplanade Gardens. With all this, plus the delights of Kings Lynn in easy reach, there’s plenty to add to your holiday itinerary whilst staying at 32 Queen Elizabeth Drive.
One of the largest villages in West Norfolk's Borough of King's Lynn is Dersingham. The Norfolk Lavender plant farm, tea rooms, and gift store are close. It is located on the boundaries of the Royal Sandringham Estate, which is home to an elegant mansion, a chapel, and public gardens. Dersingham is well-served by a Post Office, two supermarkets, a butcher shop, newsagents, and takeaway restaurants. It also boasts a lot of local amenities. The surrounding mediaeval Norfolk village of Snettisham is distinguished by the charming golden brown homes that are affectionately referred to as "gingerbread houses" due to the colouring of the local carr stone, which is rich in iron and was used in their construction. The North Norfolk Coast, which includes the kid-friendly coastal town of Hunstanton, is easily accessible, as is the rspb reserves at Snettisham and Titchwell. a great starting point for exploring North Norfolk's many attractions.
EPC Rating: Band DAccommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Conservatory/dining room.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden patio with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome, £25 fee applies..
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.9 miles, beach 5.7 miles.
Reviews (21)
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David
We stayed for 4 nights from Boxing Day and it was always warm and cosy .
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Tessa
Only one improvement that could be made is a new mattress on one of the single beds. From reading past reviews we know that the wooden beds were placed with new divans, but the bed my daughter slept on the mattress was uncomfortable.
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Derek
The heating and hot water was also not working which was annoying after a long journey, we could not contact the owner but luckily my son in law helped. It worked until the last day when it failed again, a plumber was sent who said the boiler had been incorrectly fitted, hopefully this has been rectified for future guests. The gas fire shown in photos was also disconnected. The property was very clean and well appointed with spare bedding, a good selection of crockery, utensils and electrical equipment. Tea, coffee, pint of milk, sat and pepper and a pack of biscuits were provided. It also had a well appointed garden with furniture. However the reception for the TV was spasmodic.