The White House with Studio

4 Customer Reviews

• "The house is called the White House but it is actually pink - this might be something to mention in the description, to alleviate confusion when locating the property."

  The house was very old and oozed charm. It is not a location if you have mobility issues as the stairs are vertical and the second set is more of a ladder (leading to the attic rooms). We were very happy at the location - as the oldest couple, we chose the 'studio' room in the garden, which suited us perfectly. It was a good location to use as a base and we visited lots of the local towns, which were very pretty (Bungay/Beccles particularly).

  Reviewed by Ann3.8★Aug 2023

• "It's a quirky property with a lot of charm, but there are some things that could be done to improve it."

  The spiders weren't really a bother (it's an old house with exposed timbers, I'd have been more surprised if there weren't spiders) but some of the crockery and behind the sofas was covered with a thick layer of dust. The kitchen was very well equipped but the convection hob was finicky and the AGA looks like it has been disconnected for years. The manual hasn't been updated for a while and the housekeeper failed to respond to calls or messages, which would have been a problem if we hadn't finally found the keys to the studio after an hour of searching. The photos don't show the stairs - both those to the first floor and those to the second are unsuitable for people with mobility issues, and dangerous for young children or the elderly. The first set are narrow, steep and slippery, and the ones to the second are very awkward, particularly if trying to carry a large suitcase. I didn't mind too much, as they added to the charm of the property, but it did mean a number of our party weren't able to go upstairs at all. One thing I would recommend is better (any?) outdoor lighting in the garden so that guests can see their way safely to the studio on the uneven path at nighttime. However, the welcome gift was a nice touch, and there were lots of books, games and dvds to keep us all entertained.

  Reviewed by Diana2.8★Aug 2023

• "We were extremely dissappointed on arrival with the property."

  The general level of cleanliness such as cobwebs, spiders and flies was not a welcoming sight. The garden was poorly maintained with dog poo left from previous residents but most importantly for a dog friendly listing, the garden was open in places on to a busy road. As we had bought our dog with us, this was a real concern. Although the Kitchen was well equiped, crockery was dirty and had to be washed before it could be used. The stair case up to the rooms on the top floor was a joke. No handrails and most likely illegal due to lack of headroom, this was not pictured or described in the listing details and made access for the grandparents in our group to this floor impossible. Exposed wiring throughout the property and lack of any fire alarms was a real cause for concern especially for our group with young children and pets. We would not book this property again and feel it was very over priced for the facilities and the state of upkeep of the property.

  Reviewed by Kirsty1.9★Jul 2023

• "The photos need updating, as does the entire property."

  Most things on the wall were falling off and the bed leg in the double room came away half way through the night. Equally the stairs at the property are not described accurately at all! The cottage is a great place just desperately needs some tlc. Sykes cottage customer service is atrocious.

  Reviewed by Amy2.8★Apr 2023

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