Guests say
Seagulls is a well-located, spacious cottage in Holt, offering outstanding views over the Blakeney marshes and easy access to local amenities, walks, and wildlife. Guests praise its large garden, family-friendly features, and suitability for nature lovers. The property is well equipped and comfortable for multi-generational stays, with many returning visitors. While most reviews highlight cleanliness and comfort, a few mention dated decor and occasional maintenance or cleaning issues. Overall, Seagulls is highly recommended for families and those seeking a traditional Norfolk holiday.
Most guests found the property clean and well maintained, but a minority reported issues such as dust, cobwebs, and the need for a deep clean. These concerns were not universal but noted by several reviewers.
The location is consistently praised, with guests enjoying proximity to Blakeney Quay, local shops, pubs, and scenic walks. The views over the marshes are a particular highlight.
The cottage is described as comfortable, spacious, and homely, suitable for families and groups. Some mention dated furnishings and steep stairs, but overall comfort is highly rated.
Facilities are well regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen, toys for children, a large garden, and thoughtful touches like a telescope. Some reviews mention maintenance issues and dated decor, but these are outweighed by positive feedback.
Guests appreciated touches for children and pets, and some mention milk and juice on arrival. However, welcome gifts are not consistently provided and cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
In a quiet location with the first floor living room giving spectacular views across Blakeney salt marshes..
Ground Floor:
Dining room: Woodburner
Kitchen: Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Bidet, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player.
Oil central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Cot and highchair. Payphone. Garden with garden furniture and barbecue and sandpit. Private car parking.. Seagulls enjoys far-reaching, spectacular views across the Blakeney salt-marshes from full-length windows in the first floor living room. It is set at the end of a quiet no-through road with a secluded garden. Over the road is the village playing field with tennis courts. Inside, the house is warm, convenient and attractive - practical for families with children, yet well-furnished to be relaxing and comfortable for the older generation. The well-equipped retro kitchen leads to the dining room which boasts a cosy wood burner.
Blakeney Quay is a short walk past the village shop (with bacon for the ever-obliging crabs). From here is access to the marsh or up to the village. Blakeney is a bird-watcher’s paradise; the coastal path runs in front of the house, there are seals at Blakeney Point, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside walks. The historic little town of Holt is close by and offers a range of shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés and weekly markets. Within a few minutes’ drive is Holt Lowes, an area renowned for wildlife, designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation. Also worth a visit is Holt Country Park with its wealth of bird life, as well as other rspb reserves. The region has several stately homes such as NT Blickling and Felbrigg Halls, Holkham Hall and Houghton Hall. Other interesting days out include visits to Sheringham Park, and Walsingham Shrine and Priory ruins. Sheringham offers golf and is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash aqua pool, a promenade and a pier. Within easy driving distance is Norwich with its excellent shopping, restaurants, cathedral, theatre, pubs, cinema and markets. Wells-next-the-Sea is 5 miles and Holkham’s vast sandy beach is just 8 miles. Windsurfing, dinghy launching, sailing and boat trips are all available locally. Shops 100 yards.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (21)
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Alison Chapman
Excellent location. Very well fitted out family holiday home. The children loved the garden and we had many evenings of eating outside.
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Graham Rutherford
We loved our stay. The location was great and the views from the upstairs lounge were wonderful. Our grandchildren enjoyed watching the rabbits and deer. The house was ideal for our family of three generations; it had everything we needed and more than we expected. We would definitely stay here again.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely comfortable cottage , in a great location , lots of walks nearby and wildlife , shops and pub in walking distance . Massive enclosed garden . Wonderful sunsets viewed from the lounge .