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• Miranda - Verified booking

  The location was central and the property was spacious but the listing on Sykes Cottages said two double bedrooms, one being kingsize, and one twin, but we found two twins and a very small double.

  There was mention once we got there in the paperwork that the large twin could have been a double on request prior to arrival, but we didn't know we had to request it, so were disappointed to find we weren't able to use it, as there was no bedding in the property to be able to zip it together and use it as a double - the only extra bedding were duvets, blankets and pillows without sheets or pillow cases. No double bottom sheets. The toilet downstairs was unusable for all but one of our four party due to it being so small and no leg room between the toilet and wash basin - as really it was an understairs closet. The air vent in there was extremely loud. Although the owner did quickly respond to this by informing me how to switch it off if required and an electrician did come to replace them - that made minimal difference in the confined space, but upstairs in the bathroom the rattle and squeak was reduced. This was a sort of 'no-frills' cottage, we had to buy things like table salt and also products for the dishwasher, like salt and rinse clean as the dishwasher had the lights for this on and there was nothing available. We did not use the washing machine, because there was no way to dry our clothes: no dryer, no drying rack and no garden. It smelt liked a rented disued property and there were always flies in the house, usually around 6 or more all the time. Parking was also difficult as mostly unavailable anywhere close to the house. Unfortunately for us, this would not be a property we would return to, although it was convenient to the town and to the motorway and spacious with brilliant wifi.

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• Miranda - Verified booking

  The location was central and the property was spacious but the listing on Sykes Cottages said two double bedrooms, one being kingsize, and one twin, but we found two twins and a very small double.

  There was mention once we got there in the paperwork that the large twin could have been a double on request prior to arrival, but we didn't know we had to request it, so were disappointed to find we weren't able to use it, as there was no bedding in the property to be able to zip it together and use it as a double - the only extra bedding were duvets, blankets and pillows without sheets or pillow cases. No double bottom sheets. The toilet downstairs was unusable for all but one of our four party due to it being so small and no leg room between the toilet and wash basin - as really it was an understairs closet. The air vent in there was extremely loud. Although the owner did quickly respond to this by informing me how to switch it off if required and an electrician did come to replace them - that made minimal difference in the confined space, but upstairs in the bathroom the rattle and squeak was reduced. This was a sort of 'no-frills' cottage, we had to buy things like table salt and also products for the dishwasher, like salt and rinse clean as the dishwasher had the lights for this on and there was nothing available. We did not use the washing machine, because there was no way to dry our clothes: no dryer, no drying rack and no garden. It smelt liked a rented disued property and there were always flies in the house, usually around 6 or more all the time. Parking was also difficult as mostly unavailable anywhere close to the house. Unfortunately for us, this would not be a property we would return to, although it was convenient to the town and to the motorway and spacious with brilliant wifi.

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• Emma - Verified booking

  This was our first time in Cornwall so we were really excited to stay in number 39.

  It is a really quiet, peaceful, safe place. In a great location, lots of space, clean and tidy. Fab facilities - most appliances seemed new. DVD player and dvds brilliant for the evening. Our children loved the fudge/shortbread/harribo gifts. Plenty of towels, and plenty of cleaning products too. There were some things that I felt i needed to mention: A long handle sweeping brush and a vacuum cleaner would be useful (especially the vac if pets stay) Instruction manual for warm water, shower, washer, leaving the property (what is required regarding bedding and towels), site facilities etc.. would be useful. New shower as the current one is not very powerful. Colander in the cupboard needs a good wash as it looks mouldy. One of the chairs needs fixing as one of the bars kept popping out and the table needs tightening up. The bedrooms are damp - bedding feels damp/cold every night, clothing feels damp and smells musty. We left the windows on the latch to help with condensation but nothing really worked. Wardrobes smell really musty so we couldn’t use them. Unfortunately we had to leave a night early as the dampness set off one of my children’s and husbands asthma. So we felt it best to leave early to ease the asthma cough/breathlessness. Apart from the dampness we had a lovely stay.

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• Maxine - Verified booking

  Had such an amazing week at 30 Burtons Mill.

  The property is excellently maintained. We had a problem with the TV but after speaking with the owner who managed to get a chap out early the following day, all was well. Couldn’t have asked for better service. Being able to sit on the front in the sunshine after a “long day on the beach” was an added bonus. We have stayed in this area previously and decided to return as it’s perfectly situated with being close to a friendly pub (The Swan) which serve good food and outside pods which can be reserved. Tesco is on the doorstep. Sea Palling is only a short drive away and our favourite beach with only a five minute walk from the car park (short cut over the dunes from the furthest away car park and parking as far away from the entrance) where youll find lots of vacated beautiful soft sand to play ball games and shallow waters if you fancy a swim as we did. The lady next door told us about a Groupon offer for Simpsons boatyard (literally just around the corner) which we took up. Roughly half price 2 hour electric boat hire. Of course fabulous weather can make or break your holiday but we had wall to wall sunshine every day!!!If I have one issue it is the road noise but other than that it’s top marks out of all the properties we’ve stayed in over the years in and around the area. Thank you.

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• Kay - Verified booking

  A really good property that was accurately described and made for a great stay.

  While I wasn't sure how the table and chairs in the front garden would work out, we were pleasantly surprised to find it’s actually very discreet as the house is at the end Burton Mills with no passing foot traffic. Clever use of laurel means you get privacy without loss of sunshine. It was also our first time using Sykes for a holiday rental and everything went very smoothly from booking to arrival. I would definitely recommend this property for anyone wanting to stay in the north east Norfolk area. Town has supermarket, butchers, cafe and pub and a very popular fish and chip takeaway (queues on a Friday, so get there in plenty of time!). The back garden is largely in shade, but it proved a good place to store our bikes (you might want to bring a padlock to make the back gate extra secure). The property does back on to the A149, but the traffic noise did not concern us unduly. Great location, smart, well-presented home.

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