Snaptrip says
Compass Cottage is praised for its superb location, comfortable furnishings, and well-equipped amenities. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to local attractions and the thoughtful touches, such as complimentary biscuits. While some guests encountered maintenance issues and cleanliness oversights, the cottage's charm and the owner's responsiveness to issues are noted positively.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Several reviews mention cleanliness concerns, including dust, cobwebs, and a general need for a deeper clean. There are specific references to dirty kitchen appliances and unpleasant odours. However, some guests found the property to be clean and tidy, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The cottage is consistently commended for its excellent location, with easy access to local towns and attractions. The convenience for both coast and country is a highlight, although some guests noted the busy main road as a minor inconvenience.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces ample. However, there are comments about the steepness of stairs, limited storage, and noise from a heating unit, which slightly detract from the overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped with a smart TV, kitchen appliances, and additional toilets. Nonetheless, maintenance issues such as broken bathroom fixtures, heating problems, and a lack of a tumble dryer have been reported, affecting the overall experience.
While guests mention thoughtful extras like biscuits and the provision of a shed for bike storage, there is insufficient information to assess the consistency of such gestures or their impact on the overall experience. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Sheringham 3.2 miles. A traditional flint cottage, just off the main road that leads to the coast at Sheringham, is Compass Cottage, a semi-detached property, ideal for a family or group of six wanting to enjoy a coastal break on the north Norfolk coast. The property offers off-road parking for two cars, a small, enclosed front garden and a courtyard garden to the rear with furniture, where you can sit out and enjoy a morning coffee. Enter the property at the rear into a small porchway, before heading into the sitting room, with two leather sofas to relax onto, with the heat from the open fire warming the space, as you enjoy a family film on the TV. The stylish kitchen/diner has a dining table with enough seating for the whole group to enjoy a meal together, created in the well-equipped kitchen, with a convenient butcher's block offering plenty of space to prepare ingredients. The adjacent utility room offers a washing machine and leads to a handy cloakroom, while the first of three bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, with a spacious double bedroom offering ample storage space and a large en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower over, ideal for any guests with mobility issues. The staircase can be found behind a door in the kitchen; head up the narrow stairs to find the remaining two bedrooms; neutrally-styled twin and a double room, served by a family bathroom with a corner bath and shower over. The civil parish of Bodham is tucked just inside the Norfolk Coast AONB and offers a pub and a village hall just a short walk away from the property, while being within easy reach of the North Norfolk Railway Museum and the Muckleburgh Military Collection. The coastal town of Sheringham is just over three miles away and is home to a host of shops, pubs and eateries, as well as the National Trust's Sheringham Park, offering 1000 acres of gardens, along with a museum, theatre, RNLI Sheringham Lifeboat Station and of course, its renowned sandy beach, frequently awarded a Blue Flag for its cleanliness. From here, walkers can join the Norfolk Coast Path in either direction and discover spectacular coastal views along the way, with a journey west leading to Weybourne Beach and nature reserve, Cley and Salthouse Marshes, one of the country's most popular birdwatching sites, the National Trust's Blakeney National Nature Reserve and the magnificent stately home of Holkham Hall, while a venture east along the coast brings you to the town of Cromer, with its picturesque beach, pier & pavilion, museums, golf club, zoo and 15th century mansion of Felbrigg Hall. The historic town of Holt, on the fringes of the AONB, is just four miles away from the property and is best discovered by taking the Holt Owl Trail, a walking trail that encompasses the town's key landmarks, as well as the pretty Holt Country Park, which offers 100 acres of woodland to explore. Compass Cottage is an idyllic base to return to after a day exploring North Norfolk.
Sheringham is a popular holiday town on the Norfolk coast, on the outskirts of the Norfolk Coast aonb. Its pristine beach has been awarded ten consecutive European Blue Flags, while the town also boasts awards from Britain in Bloom, Anglia in Bloom, and Best Coastal Resort. Enjoy a stroll along the East or West promenades, boasting sea views, a beach with a silver-pebbled shoreline, backed by dramatic cliffs and a rlni lifeboat station with museum.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with open fire
Air source heating with open fire.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Small, enclosed front garden and rear courtyard garden with seating and shed for bike storage.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Property close to a main road, some noise may be heard.
Note: The steps on the staircase are narrow, please take care.
Note: Friday arrivals only, please Note: No hen, stag or similar parties.
Property does not accept commercial bookings it is for holiday makers only
Nearby points of interest
- West Runton Beach
- Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
- Seaview Beach Cafe
- Cromer Pier
Reviews (20)
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Brian
20 ( access 15.00 ) to find no cleaning done or beds made up , contacted owner and Sykes , excuse given bad weather we had spent 4 hours in constant rain and got there on time. We were advised by Sykes to go to the local pub for a snack and wait for the cleaners to turn up and finish , no food at either pub . The upstairs shower leaked and the water ran down the lounge wall over the sockets , fused the lights,very dangerous. There were no tea towels . Couldnât really have the downstairs bedroom window open due to the noise from the air source heating pump. There is a large stain on the ground floor bedroom carpet. All this said it is a lovely house it just needs some TLC and we had a lovely time
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Peter
Very nice and comfortable cottage nice location peaceful despite the main road comfy beds only negative the dust in places the slow cooker you could write your name in the dust cottage let down by cleaning company that said I would recommend the site and we are considering returning next year
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Barry
Cups absolutely disgusting and the whole place good do with a good clean cottage not described has on photo .