Little Thatch

84 Customer Reviews

• "The owner Lyndsey made us welcome lovely welcome pack allowed us in early because it was ready, so clean and tidy we had the best night's sleep, only one negative point about the stairs they would be hard to climb if you were bad on your legs but that's part of a very quirky cottage beautiful inside and out."

  Walton on the Naze is a lovely seaside place well kept plenty places to eat , good long beaches some parts are dog friendly highly recommend staying there.

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Jun 2024

• "Perfect location for beach and town."

  Well equipped, clean, warm & welcoming cottage.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2024

• "Spotlessly clean and smelling lovely."

  Sure , the stairs get a bit of getting used to, just a unique quirk of cottage. Lindsey thoughtfully provide bedding for Ian to sleep on bed settee as he preferred. Joyce happy to have King size bed for herself! Both of us slept so well. Rico enjoyed the beach. Overall an enjoyable stay

  Reviewed by Joyce5.0★Mar 2024

• "I live in London."

  I love this cottage. Quirky! Perfect for my new dog. She loves the freedom of the garden. Two minutes from the beach. Thoughtful welcome package which includes Prosecco. Now that's a nice touch. Even got a birthday card. It takes time getting used to the funny sloping floor upstairs. I love it. I think I may have done my 4th or 5th visit. I've lost count. Everything close by like the village, cafes, The Victory Pub, The Potatoe Shack, gift shops, Naze Tower and seal watching available. The beautiful backwater Naze walks are stunning. I love this place so much I got married here and the Little Thatch is my 'honeymoon cottage'.

  Reviewed by Natasha5.0★Mar 2024

• "What a lovely cosy little cottage, ideal for 2 and our pet dog Misty."

  All amenities that you need and very clean throughout. We are 66 years old and found the staircase a little awkward but nothing you wouldn’t expect from a little thatched cottage. We are only around 5’6 and we’re fine with the low and sloping ceilings , it may be an interesting challenge if you are a bit taller. A nice short walk into town one way or to the fabulous Naze in the opposite direction. With the beach around 200 yards away up an alley to the side of cottage Misty was in her element. Lyndsey was a fabulous host and nothing was too much trouble. Her communication was first class. We had a problem with the electrics one evening around 8pm, by 10pm all was fixed. Thanks again Lyndsey for the generous welcome pack and we would love to stay at Little Thatch again in the future. Les & Jan

  Reviewed by Les5.0★Feb 2024

• "Lovely welcome pack left by host with everything provided, easy access to keys."

  The Little Thatch is a lovely quaint and quirky cottage with easy access to the beach and the town. Loved staying there

  Reviewed by S5.0★Feb 2024

• "Wonderful stay at Little Thatch!"

  Clean, comfortable and tidy. So close to the beach, perfect location. We will be back! Thank you.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2023

• "A great little cottage with everything you need."

  The garden is well maintained and completely enclosed which was perfect for our dog and our privacy. The Cottage is nicely decorated and well kept, light and airy, the cleanliness is 5* Location is perfect for dog friendly beach and shops. We have already recommended it to our family and friends

  Reviewed by Lee4.7★May 2023

• "This was our 2nd visit to Little Thatch, a very cosy cottage for a few days away,with a nice pet friendly garden."

  The cottage had everything we needed.Love that it's so close to the lovely beach.Lyndsey is a good host and left us some treats,which was a great welcome surprise we've not had in all the other cottages we've stayed in.I definitely recommend Little Thatch, but if you are over 5ft 8ins in height you will keep knocking your head on the beam in the living room.People were much shorter when this Little house was built.

  Reviewed by Maggie5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely property, so clean and comfortable and we appreciate the welcome pack."

  Excellent location and a super enclosed garden which is perfect for a dog too. Thank you so much. We will be back:-)

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2023

• "It was a lovely cottage close to amenities, beach etc."

  Reviewed by Terri4.1★Mar 2023

• "Absolutely loved Little Thatch as soon as I entered."

  So clean and I loved the decor. Those little touches make all the difference. The reed diffusers even said welcome to little thatch. The Wi-Fi was so visible which was a great idea. The garden was kept immaculately for our old dog to investigate. Lyndsey was an excellent communicator. I would definitely go again.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Feb 2023

• "We enjoyed our stay and the treats left were great we throughly enjoyed them all."

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Feb 2023

• "Lyndsey's communication was great."

  The property was immaculate, we had everything we needed including some lovely treats. We were very comfortable. The location was perfect, and had the best weekend. We will be back.

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Jan 2023

• "Beautiful cottage and fantastic locaton"

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Dec 2022

• "Lovely cottage, very clean and everything you need."

  Nice size garden and minutes from the beach. Perfect in every way, thank you!

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2022

• "A lovely, cosy, well appointed, very clean cottage."

  Very close to the beach and access to walks either along the promenade or up to and around the Naze nature reserves. Good off road parking and a lovely enclosed, private garden with garden furniture. We really enjoyed our stay here (once we had got the hang of the low ceilings and narrow winding staircase!) We would definitely stay here again when visiting this area.

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.7★Oct 2022

• "My Wife gave Little Thatch a rating of 12 out of 10 absolutely wonderful would recommend to anyone."

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely cosy cottage in good location for the beach."

  Nice little garden where you can sit and have a quiet cuppa at the end of the day . This is our 4th visit and I hope it won’t be our last.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jul 2022

• "Excellent location, lovely, charming thatch cottage with everything you need for a great holiday"

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jul 2022

• "A return visit to little thatch walton in naze."

  Cottage Haa been updated and is very clean and fresh but in keeping with the quaint cottage.3 minutes to a quiet beach too and a lovely garden it has to and parking, in a lovely quiet part of the seaside town .lovely homely facilities too .and lovely treats left too from lindsey which is a really nice surprise upon arrival.

  Reviewed by Lee4.7★Jul 2022

• "Excellent"

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Jun 2022

• "A really comfortable stay."

  Small but with everything you need for a relaxing week. Great fenced in garden for dog & garden furniture for chilling on. Cottage clean, great shower & comfy bed. Already booked for next year

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2022

• "Another wonderful stay at Little Thatch."

  So clean, comfortable and everything you could possibly want from a holiday cottage by the sea. Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2022

• "Absolutely perfect stay, amazing little thatch."

  Lyndsey was very helpful. The place was so clean, and cosy! Lovely location next to beach, couldn't of asked for any more.

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Apr 2022

• "We were not disapointed with Little Thatch, it was a lovely property and the host (Lyndsey) left some lovely treats for us when we arrived."

  She even asked us what type of milk we would like for our tea! Lo and behold a bottle of it was there when we arrived. The property is in a very handy accesible place (good if you don't have a car - we don't) and all amenities are nearby. As stated in the write up, beware if you are tall as the ceilings are quite low, handy for me as I am only 5ft 1". Also the staircase is quite steep and narrow - but what do you expect from an old thatched cottage! Lovely though and I would recommend it.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Apr 2022

• "This is my 4th stay!"

  I think that says it all! Me and my hubby love this cottage. They provide a lovely welcome basket. Prosecco in the fridge, chocolates and an anniversary card for our 5th wedding anniversary. The attention to detail is outstanding. Lynsey who looked after us was fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble. Walton is a lovely area. Breakfast at the Potatoe shack, lunch at the Victory pub, drinks and scampi at the Bath house. What's not to love? Fabulous beach and fresh hot doughnuts. If you go to any cottage, go here. Mind your head on the beams! Ha ha! Natasha Power

  Reviewed by Natasha5.0★Mar 2022

• "Absolutely loved this little cottage!"

  Great location for exploring Essex coast and countryside. Beautifully decorated throughout and very comfy king size bed. Great garden which was dog proof so our beagle cross couldn’t escape! Welcome pack with biscuits and fizz in fridge a lovely touch too. We will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Mar 2022

• "Cute cottage by the coast."

  Ideally located to explore the Naze or seafront walk to nearby Walton and Frinton.

  Reviewed by Eamon5.0★Feb 2022

• "A cosy, quaint cottage just a short walk from the beach beach."

  Secure garden. Off road parking. Our week flew by too quickly.

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Feb 2022

• "Decor and condition of the cottage was excellent; like new."

  all essentials and more provided with extra treats too! Only yards from a beautiful beach and friendly town. parking for the car right by the house plus bus stop. Be aware of pigeons droppings if you park under the tree! I haven't given a ten for recommendation purely because of low ceiling and narrow steep stairs (It is a cottage after all) and would not suit a taller person.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Feb 2022

• "A lovely property, cosy, well furnished, and equipped, very close to the beech."

  If you are 6ft or over watch for the low beams!

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Feb 2022

• "Another great stay at Little Thatch."

  Was very clean and the Xmas decorations a nice touch. Cottage is in a great location for the small town and only a short walk to shops and pubs. We will be back again. Only one suggestion and that is that a lot of self catering properties have WIFI which would be useful.

  Reviewed by Frances5.0★Dec 2021

• "Perfect."

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Nov 2021

• "Lovely cottage, everything you can want from a holiday stay and a very nice welcome pack."

  Wonderful hosts, thank you.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2021

• "The cottage was fine and we had a good stay,,i did find it a little cramped and ..."

  The cottage was fine and we had a good stay,,i did find it a little cramped and the road outside did get a little noisy occassionally,,,having said that the location to the town ,beach and the naze its self well made up for this and would book again because we had a good stay

  Reviewed by Adrian4.4★Sep 2021

• "Mr McDonald the owner of the cottage made our stay very enjoyable he ensured everything one needs was there."

  The welcome pack was very welcome I would recommend it to others and book again. It was very cute and old with sloping floors the garden had very comfortable furniture and the beach hut had all you needed for the beach.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Aug 2021

• "Superbly located, we walked along the beach and the Nature Reserve every day."

  Walked to the town centre and the railway station. Recommend the Victory pub, good food and friendly staff and dog friendly. Quite a lot of traffic noise but didn’t cause us any problems, slept well during the night. The rear garden is fully enclosed, no worries about our small dog escaping. I am fast becoming an old codger (68 years old) felt safe and comfortable at the cottage at all times. Not sure how the owner new Gavi was my favourite wine and that I’m partial to a cream cake. I really appreciated this kind gesture. We would recommend Little Thatch and we would stay hear again.

  Reviewed by Diane4.7★Aug 2021

• "Lovely thatch cottage within 1 minute to beautifully coast of walton on naze quiet end very quaint and helpfull owner ."

  Booked again

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Jul 2021

• "Very well equipped cottage."

  The ‘Beach Hut’ in the garden had everything you could imagine for a beach holiday including ready inflated boat!

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2021

• "We had a lovely week weather was good beach amazing and dog walking at the Naze was superb cottage was great our very small dog loved the garden but balked at the stairs which take a bit of getting used too as do the beams if you are tall cottage was very well equipped (the best we have been too) and it was only 2mins from the beach!"

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  Reviewed by Susan3.8★Apr 2021

• "We loved our stay at Little Thatch."

  It really was wonderful. My daughter sincerely loved it there. It is perfectly placed and is close to so many amenities but most importantly 30 seconds from the beach. We very much hope to stay there in the future.

  Reviewed by Jon-paul5.0★Apr 2021

• "Fab cottage."

  Quirky, wonky, and vertically challenged. However, lovely and warm.

  Reviewed by Angela4.1★Dec 2020

• "Lovely cottage and the host always makes us feel so welcome with the goodies he leaves us for when we arrive."

  I have found Sykes excellent on their communication too throughout especially in these challenging times. Thank you all.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2020

• "Little Thatch is a Pretty chocolate box cottage Located so close to the beautiful (dog friendly) Walton beach."

  The path beside the house takes you there in a few minutes. The cottage is very well equipped, really cosy and there is lots of character and charm. A worn down step. Beams. Wonky walls, ceilings and floors. Exactly what you’d expect from a grade 2 listed building. I loved staying here and was sad to leave. The owner is very kind, leaving food gifts/drink. And telephoned to let us know that the cottage was ready for our arrival. It has a lovely enclosed garden which we all enjoyed (Misty the beagle too) as we were so lucky with the weather. A nice large shower and comfortable bed. As the beach is so close my husband and I walked to it at night to look up at the stars with little light pollution. Just wonderful! Looking forward to staying again in the future.

  Reviewed by Hayley5.0★Sep 2020

• "The cottage is on a busy road so was very noisy from 7am ."

  car park next to cottage gets covered in birds mess so best to park on road

  Reviewed by Tracey4.4★Aug 2020

• "This is our second time at the cottage loved it ."

  We are going back for a week in September this year can't wait and will book again next year .very cosy has everything you need so near the beech and shops garden is a great space to relax .love it all thank you xx

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Aug 2020

• "Enclosed garden for our dog,easy access to beach and shops,had a really good time."

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2020

• "Location is excellent - literally three minutes from the sea!"

  I would agree with a previous reviewer that the listing cannot do this property justice. Although it is undeniably a tiny cottage, the layout and use of space makes it feel, for two people, spacious and not at all cramped. Facilities are excellent. First rate.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Mar 2020

• "The cottage was not done justice by the pictures on the web site."

  The decor cleanliness/facilities and welcome package were exceptional. The garden was very dog and child friendly. Contact with mr mcdonald found him to be a kind caring host. The only drawbacks were the noisy motorcycle and traffic noise but it did die down between 8pm till 7am. Thoroughly enjoyed my short stay but being tall i did bang my head on low rafters and doorways but you just learn to duck.

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Mar 2020

• "This little cottage is literally all you could ask for as part of a quiet weekend away by the coast."

  There’s a 5 minute walk into the town and a 2 minute walk to the beach. Despite the weather being terrible me and my partner still found it very easy to enjoy our stay.

  Reviewed by Sasha4.7★Feb 2020

• "Lovely little cottage, near to sea front, lots of 'extras' that are not expected."

  Nice bottle of wine chilling for our arrival. All I would say is be careful if you stand 6ft tall due to low beams in lounge, other than that, absolutely great, highly recommended

  Reviewed by Anonymous5.0★Nov 2019

• "A snug and well located cottage in a quiet town - this is in October - looking at the number of beach huts it could get busy in warmer weather."

  BUT the number of promotional e-mails was NOT welcomed!

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Oct 2019

• "Lovely cottage which had everything we needed and more!"

  Particularly liked the off road car parking and the secure garden for our little dog. The welcome pack was very welcome too. Very likely to visit again

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Sep 2019

• "A lovely little thatched cottage only a min from the beach we had a great ..."

  A lovely little thatched cottage only a min from the beach we had a great holiday thanks very much for the wine and cake when we arrived would love to come again

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★May 2019

• "Fantastic location."

  Really is a stones throw from the beach.town is only 2 mins away by car.15 mins if walking.plenty of beach to walk along and large parts for dog walking.excellent value for money.we have been on 4 sykes holidays now and we cant fault any of them.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★May 2019

• "Fantastic cosy cottage which exceeded all expectation."

  Was a 2 minute walk from the beach and within easy walking distance (no hills) to all other amenities. Fully equipt with unexpected extras.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Apr 2019

• "Brilliant break, excellent facilities ideal secure garden for my small dog."

  Wine and buscuits most welcoming

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Mar 2019

• "No wi fi"

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Mar 2019

• "A lovely cozy well equipped cottage very close to the sea."

  I loved it. No WiFi, ok for me but maybe not for others. Also park next to cottage and not under tree. I had to get my car cleaned because of all the bird s**t!

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Mar 2019

• "Great cottage close to the beach loved our mini break there."

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jan 2019

• "The cottage was perfect, warm and cosy."

  It was very well equipped and all facilities worked very well. I would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Justine5.0★Dec 2018

• "Lovely quirky cottage on the coast."

  Very well equipped for our short stay. Will certainly re-book

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Nov 2018

• "We were very pleased indeed with the cottage, the cleanliness and the extras left and everything."

  I've booked again for next year! Wonderful property that you have in Little Thatch, thank you, Jane

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2018

• "This cottage is very pretty with lovely decor ."

  Had a great week in September with fantastic weather Lovely garden too The cottage is warm and cosy so would be perfect out of season Hopefully return another time

  Reviewed by Jan4.1★Sep 2018

• "The town is very run down but it did not detract from a most enjoyable holidy"

  Reviewed by Andrew4.4★Sep 2018

• "Cottage was perfect"

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Aug 2018

• "Arrived early."

  met mr macdonald at property given warm welcome, cottage spotless, welcom pack including tea coffee sugar milk and buiscuits , large bottle of wine in fridge. very welcome after long journey, secure fenced garden ideal for our little dog, large water dish in garden supplied, very thoughtful. large comfortable bed, tastfully decorated rooms, all facilitys available, our second holiday at this cottage will definately re book, michael and paula boulton and apollo the dog.

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Jun 2018

• "This is the 4th time we have stayed in Little Thatch so I think that says it all."

  Cottage charming, garden lovely and completely safe for dog - situation excellent with quick access to dog friendly beach.

  Reviewed by Janice4.7★Jun 2018

• "The cottage was just like the picture and more!"

  My children and I had a wonderful break and would certainly recommend this beautiful cottage and I'm hoping to go back - that's how much we enjoyed it!!

  Reviewed by M5.0★May 2018

• "The cottage was like a fantasy from my childhood dreams," topsy turvey", absolutely delightful !"

  We were welcomed with all ammenities including, biscuites, tea bags, sugar, fresh milk, luxurious towels, waste bags etc. I have never felt so at home and welcomed any where on holiday, ever ! The garden is beautifully maintained , providing every comfort for outdoor eating ,also facilitating beach sundries. We found leaving difficult, and cannot wait to return.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★May 2018

• "Unfortunately there was no bedding made up for sofa bed so had to go hunting to find linen etc ."

  No instructions on how to Operate sofa bed . No instructions regarding rubbish and only two Recycling tubs outside and no rubbish bins . Was a lovely cottage and the milk, tea coffee and biscuits were a great addition .

  Reviewed by Daniel4.1★May 2018

• "If you go anywhere by the seaside then you can't do much better than 'The Little Thatch' in Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze!"

  With its quirky floors, seaside ornaments and beams this has to be the cosiest cottage on the planet. I have made my 3rd booking! Perfect for a romantic couple. Many of us come back here.

  Reviewed by Natasha5.0★Mar 2018

• "We had a great week."

  ..the property was excellently located for coastal walks. The cottage is small and warm but the seating in the living room is very uncomfortable which is a shame because after a day out it's important to have somewhere comfortable to relax The kitchen is adequate...a teapot and a cafetiere would have been helpful. The enclosed garden is lovely and off street parking a bonus.

  Reviewed by Yvonne3.8★Dec 2017

• "You cannot fault this lovely little cottage such a beautiful place to stay in"

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2017

• "A very pleasant stay in a comfortable, well-presented and nicely fitted-out cottage."

  Excellent situation, just minutes from the beach, with lots to see and do in the surrounding area.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.0★Jul 2017

• "The cottage was very close to the beach which was great, little thatch was very ..."

  The cottage was very close to the beach which was great, little thatch was very clean and comfortable slept like a log every night, only slight down side TV would not come on on screen said no signal must be problem with the Ariel,

  Reviewed by Brian4.8★Jun 2017

• "Excellent location, lovely petite cottage, only thing missing was a comfy sofa!"

  Reviewed by Judith4.2★Oct 2016

• "Not at all."

  Reviewed by Joan4.0★Sep 2016

• "Lovely quaint little cottage only seconds walk to the beach."

  The road it is on can be busy but not once the evening comes. If I was to have a small gripe it would be the sofa isn't particularly comfortable, but other than that we loved our time there.

  Reviewed by Tony4.6★Sep 2016

• "We had a fantastic stay."

  Thank you

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Sep 2016

• "Location, very well equipped, extras to make us comfortable."

  .Lovely stay!

  Reviewed by Kelly4.4★Sep 2016

• "A beautiful little cottage in a lovely location close to everything you need just love this place ."

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2016

• "Stayed at this cottage for our 40th anniversary."

  Nice and cosy thatched cottage. Lovely beach near by.Gwilym , Christine and Freckles.

  Reviewed by Gwilym5.0★Mar 2016

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