Guests say
Tilly's Retreat is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in Hunstanton, Norfolk, with a lovely garden and a convenient location close to the seafront and town amenities. Guests appreciate the property's ample space, family-friendly features, and secure outdoor area. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests enjoying their stay and considering a return visit.
Cleanliness has been a point of contention among guests. While some found the property to be clean and well-presented, others reported issues with dust, cobwebs, and kitchen utensils not being as clean as expected. The presence of ants and a dirty oven were also mentioned, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The location of Tilly's Retreat is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, town centre, and local attractions. Guests appreciate the convenience of being able to walk to nearby amenities and the benefit of having a park across the road.
The comfort of the property is generally well-regarded, with guests finding the house warm and the garden a pleasant addition. However, some guests mentioned issues with mattresses and bunk beds needing replacement, and concerns about heating not working properly in some parts of the house.
Facilities at Tilly's Retreat are comprehensive, with a well-equipped kitchen and good WiFi. However, guests have noted several maintenance issues such as a loose toilet seat, problematic oven, and non-working outdoor lights. The lack of a DVD player, despite the presence of DVDs, was also noted.
While some guests were disappointed with the absence of a welcome pack and starter pack for the wood burner, which are often appreciated gestures, there is not enough consistent information across the reviews to accurately assess the overall thoughtfulness of the host. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Resting on a quiet side road in the coastal town of Hunstanton is this delightful Victorian town house traditionally built in beautiful carr stone and well-presented throughout. This lovely property set over three floors plays host to five bedrooms ideally suited to families and friends looking to discover the vibrant region of East Anglia. Step into the large hallway and make your way through to the sitting room which is beautifully presented with sumptuous sofas, modern furnishings and a lovely bay window drawing in plenty of light. This along with the dining room next door has the option to present an open-plan interior space with double doors adjoining the two.
The kitchen also benefits from an extra dining area and features an ultra-modern set-up and patio doors leading outdoors. The second floor comprises a family bathroom, a children's bunk room and a twin with an interlinking double, perfect for a family of four. Glide on up to the third floor where you will find another double room and bathroom with sink and WC next door. The garden is the perfect little haven to relax and unwind on the decking under the shaded trees. The kids can immerse themselves in an exciting game of hide-and-seek through the enchanting alcoves of wildlife while you sit out in the opening, a delightful little suntrap with seating for you to enjoy a glass of refreshing wine.
With just a 5 minute walk to the beach, this cottage is in a superb location for exploring the Norfolk Coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are so many attractions available in the nearby towns of King's Lynn, Norwich and The Broads, and the local town of Hunstanton offers a promenade along the seafront with funfair rides, candyfloss stalls and much more for the kids to enjoy. Explore what East Anglia has to offer from this heart-warming town house.
The coastal town of Hunstanton is located on the Western side of the East Norfolk Coastline. The seafront with promenade offers rock and candyfloss stalls, funfair rides, a sealife sanctuary, bowls, golfing, a leisure centre, pitch-and-putt, Esplanade gardens, theatre, clean sandy beaches, donkey rides and sea tours in an amphibious craft. On Sunday afternoons a band often plays in the bandstand on the green overlooking the beach while throughout the year additional events are held within the town. The beach at Old Hunstanton is popular with sunbathers, and also with wind and kite surfers.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x twin with 1 x interlinking double, 1 x double, 1 x children's bunk, 1 x second floor double.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Second floor bathroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/ diner.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Underfloor heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV with Netflix, DVD player, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned garden with seating areas.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub and seafront 10 mins walk.
Reviews (38)
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Lorraine
Enjoyed the large garden, perfect for bbqs. Coffee machine a welcome touch! Note: We noticed the down pipe from the upstairs bathroom seems blocked as water overflowed from the hopper onto the patio.
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Lisa
It was great to see the issues I reported last year were all sorted. The house is a lovely size and comfortable for 4 adults and 2 children. It's close to the shops and beach, plus there's a kids park over the road as well. The rooms are all a great size and the garden is lovely, we spent a lot of time in the garden. The overall cleanliness still lets the house down, lots of dead flies and cobwebs, I expect the cleaners are doing basic cleaning which doesn't include dusting around lamps and lights. The lamp in the main front bedroom doesn't work, not sure if the bulb needs replacing. The plug in the bath seems to be stuck, my daughter wanted a bath but I couldn't get the plug up, so that will need looking at. Everyone had a lovely week and the house is beautiful, we would deffo stay again, although next year we will probably pick somewhere different. Hunstanton and Tilly's retreat have been fab for the last 2 years.
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Victoria
Well equipped and provided with thought. Unfortunately the maintenance and the cleaning of the house is letting it down. The upstairs bedroom has a large area of paint falling off and there are many cracks in the walls. There are cobwebs up high and the kitchen window was in need of attention. The showers were not great and the bath unusable. A real shame but a week or two of attention would bring the house back upto expectations. OVERALL WE LOVED IT AND IT DIDNT SPOIL OUR STAY.