Thistle Dew
ID: S1310639
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Thistle Dew is a charming and well-equipped cottage in Great Yarmouth, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and excellent location close to the beach and town centre. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, modern amenities, and homely atmosphere. The property is especially suitable for couples, small families, and those with accessibility needs. While parking can be tight for larger vehicles and the outdoor space is limited for dogs, the positives far outweigh the negatives, making it a highly recommended choice for a relaxing seaside break.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage's exceptional cleanliness, describing it as spotless, tidy, and well-maintained. Only one minor mention of a smoke smell was noted, but this was not a recurring issue.
Guests consistently praise the location for its proximity to the beach, town centre, shops, and restaurants. The area is described as quiet and convenient, with easy access to local attractions.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable, cosy, and homely, with particular mention of the comfortable beds and effective underfloor heating. A few guests noted the sofa bed could be improved and that the property can get warm in summer.
Facilities are highly rated, with guests appreciating the well-equipped kitchen, washing machine, dryer, and accessible features like the wet room. Minor suggestions include better instructions for remotes and improved outdoor lighting.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, chocolates, games, books, and ample supplies. While these gestures are appreciated, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Cosy bungalow in the heart of Great Yarmouth.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freesat TV, Sofa Bed (Double)
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freesat TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Electric heating, water underfloor heating throughout, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Thistle Dew has recently been refurbished to offer a very good standard of comfort, providing extra attention to all the details, to ensure your stay is relaxing and enjoyable.
The bungalow is in the heart of Great Yarmouth equidistant to Great Yarmouth’s lively high street and the excellent sandy beach and amusements. Having the whole bungalow to yourselves, furnished and equipped to an excellent standard offering contemporary modern home from home comforts. The home has a spacious double bedroom, modern wet room, open plan living accommodation with optional double sofa bed sleeping in the living room, dining area and well-equipped modern kitchen. Great Yarmouth has a 15 mile stretch of glorious sandy beach with pier, entertainment, Sea Life Centre, bowling, amusements, donkey rides, bouncy castles, wax world, model village, funfair for both small children and adrenaline rides, crazy golf, water park, restaurants, cafés and pubs. Deck chairs are available for hire and boat trips to visit the seals at Scroby Sands. Central beach hosts a firework spectacular each Wednesday (weather permitting) during the summer season. With many activities available all year round, please note some have seasonal openings.
The town centre has a shopping mall and market square; a great place for seeking fresh fish, sea food and fruit, along with supermarkets and a train station close by. Quayside is home to the Time and Tide Museum and Nelson’s Museum. Nearby (2.5 miles) is the stadium for grey hound racing, stock car racing and horse racing.
The famous Norfolk Broads is just 11 miles away, a National Park with over 125 miles of waterways. There are daily river and boat trips and riverside eateries. The city of Norwich (21 miles) for excellent shopping two indoor malls, market square, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, cafés and restaurants. Thrigby Wildlife Centre, Pleasurewood Hills theme park, Somerleyton Hall and Gardens within an hour’s drive. Beach 350 yards.
Free WiFi
Cats are not allowed at the property.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
- Pleasurewood Hills
- East Anglia Transport Museum
- Woodforde's Brewery Tap @ Fur & Feather Inn
- Norfolk Broads
- Tower climb at St Helen’s church
Reviews (23)
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Denise Patrick
Lovely accommodation everything you need just the bed settee was uncomfortable could do with a thick mattress protector to go on top otherwise lovely car standing is ok but only just got out ford kuga on but no issue
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Julie Norman
Our stay was wonderful, location is good, we were able to walk to everywhere we needed to get to without an issue.The accommodation was better than we expected, the bed was comfortable and everything about the property made our stay stressless.One niggle the parking was really tight.We would definitely stay again.
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Julie Firman
Impossible to fault our stay beautifully furnished accommodation ideal for the 2 of us plus our dog Charlie- great location for amenities- wish could have stayed longer- currently recommending this to anyone we meet!