Guests say
Sky Lark in Cromer offers stunning sea views and a central location convenient for the beach and shops. Guests appreciate the light, airy flat and the helpful, communicative host. While the decor reflects the property's age, the charm of the place and its proximity to local attractions make it a popular choice.
The property has received comments about musty smells and a lack of thorough cleaning, such as stained carpets and dirty window ledges. However, the host was responsive to cleaning issues when raised.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the town, beach, and quietness despite being central. The convenience of not needing a car and having parking available is a significant plus.
The flat is described as light and airy, providing a comfortable environment. However, some guests noted the property could be cramped for larger groups, suggesting it's more suitable for up to four people.
The flat is well-equipped and benefits from sunlight warming the rooms. However, the dated decor and the need for pound coins for the electric meter are noted. Maintenance issues like peeling wallpaper and rusty heaters are mentioned.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches from the host in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Spacious, second floor apartment with sea views, Sheringham and North Norfolk Steam Railway close by, Kings Lynn easily reached.. All on the
Second Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
All properties: Bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Electric heaters and electricity by £1 coin meter. Travel cot and highchair. Private car park (free of charge). No smoking.. Commanding a premier position along the North Norfolk Coast overlooking the sea, this traditional Victorian building is just a short walk from the sandy beach and perfectly positioned in the popular seaside resort of Cromer. The apartments (refs 26082, 26084 and 26086) provide a home from home at any time of year. Set over three floors, sharing communal entrance and stairway, each apartment boasts traditional features including high ceilings and large rooms. The whole building is protected by a linked fire alarm system and there is a private car park at the rear of the building with one parking space for each apartment. All apartments have excellent sea views from the living room. The Mayflower, Bounty and Sky Lark apartments have the added benefit of the octagonal bay window offering panoramic views of the sea, sandy beach and pier, and a wonderful sea view from the kitchen and family bedroom. Families will delight at the excellent wide sandy beach, perfect for simply relaxing and watching the children play. Enjoy a stroll along the promenade with sunken garden and pier, with its working rnli lifeboat station and museum, and end of pier theatre with year round entertainment. Excellent walking along the cliff top trail and 18-hole cliff top golf course and the club house nearby. Just 250 yards from the town centre with its wealth of shops. There are plenty of restaurants and inns to choose from. Sample the fresh seafood and shellfish, catch of the day may be purchased direct from the returning fishing boats or simply enjoy a choice of take out meals from the many restaurants. Events include the Folk Festival in May, Carnival Week (held during the third week in August), and fireworks over the water on New Year’s Day (weather permitting). The railway station is just a short walk away with connections to Norwich, the Broads and Sheringham. Catch a bus or drive to the Georgian town of Holt, 15 minutes away. The fine city of Norwich with its excellent shopping malls, theatre, cinema complexes, cathedral, castle museum, plenty of inns and restaurants is only 20 miles away. The Coast Hopper bus service extends round the picturesque coast as far as Kings Lynn and connects with boat trips to visit the seals. Neighbouring seaside town of Sheringham, 5 miles, for North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash Aqua Pool, Sheringham Gardens, regular market days, shops, cafés, and restaurants. RSPB nature and bird reserves at Cley and Blakeney. Daily boat hire and river trips available to explore the famous Norfolk Broads, within a 30-minute drive. Many National Trust properties surround the area within an easy drive, and fishing is available nearby. Shop, pub and restaurant 220 yards.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Wroxham Barns
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
Great location in Cromer right on the seafront. Apartment entrance is very tired looking. Several flights of stairs up to the apartment. Apartment itself was freezing cold and despite having the heating on as high as possible and with several additional portable convection heaters, it never really got warm enough. The carpet in the main living area of the apartment is very stained and dirty looking. The kitchen is poorly equipped and and oven does not work (or we couldn’t work it out). Draughty windows with some black mould evident. Bathroom small with poor water pressure and black mould in the sealant and on the shower hose.Electricity is by pay as you go coin meter.The owners need to make some changes to bring it up to modern standards of expectation.
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Wendy
The location is brilliant. The decor is in need of updating. Smells musty,, especially in the bedrooms. The wallpaper joins are opening up, the cushions are old and grubby. The old heaters are stained and rusty. Window frames need painting. Carpet is stained. One window ledge was covered in ground in bird poo when we arrived. I gave my feedback to Alan, the owner and he came in and cleaned the bird poo off the window ledge. He said that he had prioritised paying for a fire escape rather than decorating the flat. I realise from other reviews that some people are not bothered by the standard of flat but we thought it was below what we expect from a holiday let. We cleared up at the end of our stay and left the place tidy but did not have the time or the inclination to strip the beds as suggested in the flat instructions. We were on holiday and asume that part of the price of payment is for a cleaner who should do that. The view is fantastic.
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Richard
Great location not requiring constant use of car. Excellent location near to town & beach , with parking , yet still quite quiet. Very helpful host, accesible host. Elderly or infirm should be aware on 2nd floor with considerable steps .