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"We absolutely love this cottage."
It has everything you need, and many things you didn't think you'd need until you find that you need them. The cottage was spotlessly clean and very comfortable with many personal touches added by the owners, Anne and Richard, who also laid on the best April weather we've had in years.
Dersingham is a delightful village with a friendly community atmosphere and Sandringham House is only a mile or so away. There are also many walks on quiet lanes and public footpaths direct from the door. Two good pub/restaurants, a chippie, a Chinese, Co-op and more, are all close by. The Old Store in Snettisham is also well worth a visit. There is a Lidl supermarket a few miles up the road at Heacham if you need more choice.
This is our second visit to May Bell Cottage and we will definitely be back again. Hopefully soon!
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Apr 2025
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"May Bell cottage was an extremely well presented cottage."
It was very clean, comfortable and homely. We would definitely recommend. We could have stayed longer! In a good area for exploring North Norfolk.
Thank you both so much for your kind words .. really appreciated the thank you card too.. thank you for leaving the property so immaculately. We hope to welcome you again in future.. many thanks anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alexander5.0★Apr 2025
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"The cottage was absolutely clean and tidy, everything that was needed was there even down to ice cubes for wine nights."
Parking was no problem at all and the pub The Rose and Crown was spot on for evening meals we have used Sykes Cottage’s be for so we knew there would be no problems thanks for a lovely break,Barry and Irene.
Many thanks for taking the time to write this review.. i meet you briefly as you left. Many thanks for choosing to stay at may bell cottage. We are glad you had a lovely break. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Barry5.0★Apr 2025
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"Lovely place to stay."
Great location. Communication with the owners was excellent. Welcome goodies was very much appreciated.
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us at may bell cottage, we appreciate your comments & hope to see you again in the future. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Steve5.0★Mar 2025
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"Beautiful cottage in a lovely quiet court yard in Dersingham."
Excellent facilities, everything you could possibly need for your stay.
Thank you so much, we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We hope you enjoyed all Norfolk has to offer & hope to welcome you again in the future..many thanks for taking the time to write this review. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Mar 2025
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"Beautiful cottage in a great location."
Warm and comfortable with everything you need.
Great welcome pack much appreciated by us and our dog.
We found everyone in the village really friendly.
We can recommend Petals tearoom the food and cake were really good.
The owner of the cottage was really friendly and helpful as well. We had a great stay.
Thank you for your kind comments.. we are so glad you had a lovely stay & enjoyed Norfolk. We hope to welcome you again & if we can help with anything we are happy to do so. Thanks for staying with us. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Heather5.0★Feb 2025
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"We had a great week at May Bell cottage, it is comfortable and has everything you need and also very well decorated."
We could fault it once we had sussed how to put the hot water on. There is lots to do. One of the places we enjoy was Langham Glass on Fakenham where we they show how they blow glass and then you can have a go yourself. We also fed the seal at the sealife centre.
Reviewed by Juliette Dawn5.0★Aug 2024
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"We enjoyed a lovely week at the May Bell Cottage."
The cottage is in a great location to explore West Norfolk and during our week we enjoyed trips to Snettisham Farm, Sandringham, Holkham, Wells, Kings Lynn and Hunstanton.
The village is lovely and quiet, Sugar Lane and the recreation ground are near and perfect for dog walks. The village also has a Coop and Spar within walking distance.
For eating out the Feathers in Dersingham was amazing so we went back on our final night. We also liked the Railway Inn in Docking. Avoid the Queen Victoria in Snettisham though!
The cottage itself had everything we needed, it was stocked up with all the kitchen and bathroom essentials and the welcome hamper was a lovely addition. The Wi-Fi was great and the TV in the lounge had all the channels including BBC iPlayer, Netflix etc. We brought our own Amazon Firestick and it wasn’t needed.
We found the cottage perfect in every way although the floors could have done with a more thorough clean before our arrival as our white socks were not very white!
This is a place we will definitely consider booking again for one of our next Norfolk holidays. Thank you.
Hi glad you had a lovely trip & enjoyed your stay…really sorry you felt the floors were not clean. I clean the property myself & all floors were cleaned & mopped so have no explanation why your socks were not white…but apologies for this…we are glad everything else was okay for you & your family…many thanks. Best wishes anne & Richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Daniel4.7★Aug 2024
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"Wow!
Absolutely amazing, the cottage was immaculate."
The attention to detail made you feel so at home. The beds were very comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was so refreshing too.
Cant think of anything that wasn’t supplied.
Lovely welcome hamper including dog treats
Thank you for your feedback, we are so happy you had a lovely time & found everything you needed at the cottage. It was lovely to meet you briefly as you left. We hope to welcome you again in the future.. with thanks anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2024
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"Lovely place in beautiful surroundings, near to everything and some lovely walks."
Left feeling relaxed after a lovely break.
Thank you so much for your kind comments & information for future guests… we are so pleased you had a relaxing break & the weather was kind for you too.. thanks again anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Jun 2024
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"Property has everything you could ever want."
It's comfy and in a great location.
It had a tiny garden area but dog walks are very near.
The owners are friendly and I definitely recommend this cottage.
It was lovely to speak to you & really appreciate your kind review. We try to make it home from home & as you know we look after the cottage ourselves & all change overs too. We hope you enjoyed Norfolk so many things to do & places to visit. We home to welcome you back to norfolk in the future & send our best wishes to you & your husband & the doggies ☺️
Property Owner
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jun 2024
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"We loved our stay in the May Bell Cottage."
Everything was perfect, clean, comfortable and relaxing. Thank you so much and we would love to come back soon.
We are thrilled you had a lovely time. We would love to welcome you back & we really hope you enjoyed the Norfolk countryside & coast.. many thanks for taking the time to write a review. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2024
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"We were absolutely delighted with both the ‘cottage’ and its site."
Everything had been thought of regarding comfort and convenience! Welcome packs of goodies for both ourselves and our dogs had been left (to include a bottle of Prosecco for us) and there was information regarding local amenities and places to visit. The village is on the edge of Sandringham Estate with a pub called The Feathers nearby. We had dinner there, which was very good, and dogs are allowed.
We missed having a small garden to just let the dogs out - but there are plenty of nice walks nearby: other dog walkers were very friendly!
Do visit May Cottage - it really is a home-from-home! We hope to return next year
Thank you for your kind comments & was lovely to meet you all yesterday. Im glad you all enjoyed your stay & everything norfolk has to offer… so many things to do & eat.. we only have the small courtyard at property.. more for sitting & enjoying a bit of afternoon sunshine, we are restricted by what fence/ gates we can put up but as you say enough lovely walks around for doggies & their humans … we would love to welcome you again. Many thanks for choosing to stay with us at may bell.. anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lynda5.0★May 2024
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"What a lovely cottage had all that you needed."
Clean tidy and a lovely hamper to greet you on your arrival. A credit to the owners.
Thank you for your very kind comments.. we hope you enjoyed your stay & the stunning Norfolk countryside. Many thanks for choosing to stay with us at may bell cottage. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Graham4.7★May 2024
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"The cottage was spotlessly clean, well equipped and beautifully designed in a fantastic location."
It was one of the best, if not the best, cottage we have stayed in. Would definitely recommend it and would stay there again if we visit the area again. 10/10.
Hi we just wanted to thank you for your review we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at may bell cottage & hope you enjoyed norfolk & all it has to offer. We appreciate you taking the time to write the review & hope to welcome you again in the future. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by David5.0★Apr 2024
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"This superb property is like a Tardis."
You think it is going to be small when you arrive at the door but as soon as you go inside, the space just opens up before you. The quality of the fittings and decor are excellent and we enjoyed a very comfortable and relaxing stay for our 40th wedding anniversary. There was even a bottle of bubbly and biscuits for us, and a selection of treats for our dog waiting for us on our arrival. Thank you Anne and Richard, it was very much appreciated.
The kitchen is equipped with almost everything you could need, the bed was very comfortable and the shower was fantastic. We liked the community feel to the village of Dersingham, and the many easy dog walks that were available direct from the cottage suited us very well. We will certainly look to return here again when we next visit Norfolk.
We are so glad you had a lovely stay at may bell cottage & really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Thank you i am glad it had everything you needed & enjoyed the decor.. i was amazed when i 1st entered the property how it opens up, its over 400 years old & has been many things in that 400 years… most recently a pub. We hope to welcome again at some point. Thanks again anne & Richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Apr 2024
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"The cottage was amazing, clean, comfortable, and perfect for a family of 4."
Anne was very flexible with arriving and leaving time, which was very kind. The hamper of goodies on arrival was lovely. We would definitely like to stay here again when visiting the area. The location was lovely and quiet.
Thank you for your very kind comments.. i am so pleased you found the cottage clean & comfy… we always try to be flexible & we are happy to help where possible. We would love to have you stay again. Many thanks for choosing to stay at may bell cottage. Thanks for taking the time to write this review too.. anne & Richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Dominika5.0★Mar 2024
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"A very comfortable cottage, well stocked kitchen, and a lovely welcome pack."
The standard of cleanliness was exceptional, and we would definitely return.
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at may bell & thank you for leaving the cottage so lovely & tidy .. we appreciate you taking the time to leave your comments.. many thanks & hope to see you again. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Mar 2024
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"Wonderful stay at Maybell cottage, home from home and would definitely stay again!"
Thank you
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at may bell cottage. Thank you for your kind comments & we would love to welcome you again. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Feb 2024
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"This cottage is very special."
It has everything you could possibly need or want. So much care has gone into creating a high level of comfort with plenty of style, and added extra touches that make it feel very homely. We and our two Beagles loved our week at May Bell Cottage. Thank you Anne and Richard. We would certainly make a return visit.
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Oct 2023
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"A beautiful cottage extremely comfortable and very clean very nice decore I ..."
A beautiful cottage extremely comfortable and very clean very nice decore I cannot fault it at all , we had a lovely stay ,I will definitely be returning as we enjoyed staying so much
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2023
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"This was the best cottage we have ever stayed in."
The owners have obviously put a lot of time and effort into creating a lovely holiday home. It lacked nothing and the welcome basket was fantastic.
The location for exploring Norfolk was perfect and there were plenty of dog walks from the door so not having a garden wasn’t an issue. There is a small seating area at the front where you could enjoy the late afternoon sunshine and they had provided tethers for the dog so it being open was not a concern.
Loved it.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Sep 2023
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"Lovely property in a great location."
Very tastefully decorated & well maintained. Would definately recommend.
Reviewed by Peter4.7★Sep 2023
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"We have just had a wonderful long weekend at Maybell cottage."
The house was absolutely spotless with everything you need.
Location is brilliant for exploring the Norfolk coast.
There isn’t a garden which I’m not sure is completely clear on the details but for a long weekend it was perfect!
Reviewed by Rebecca4.7★Sep 2023
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"Great property."
Spacious and comfortable
Well equipped
More information about local walks and the Peddar Way would have been helpful.
There is no where to leave the dogs without a lead since the small front yard opens into carpark
Reviewed by Cath5.0★Aug 2023
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"We had a wonderful time at May Bell Cottage."
It was spotlessly clean and well equipped. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Reviewed by Beshlie5.0★Aug 2023
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"May Bell Cottage is a beautiful holiday home and maintained to an extremely high standard."
Everything you could want is provided which made it feel really homely. It is one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in. Absolutely spotless, comfy beds, lovely decor. Thank you for a great stay - we hope to be back.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2023
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"When we first entered the cottage we said how lovely it looked, parking is in a gravelled shared car park just outside the cottage."
On the first evening when a member of our family was waiting at the car for us to go out they was told by the neighbour not to let our dogs do any business in the courtyard, which they never did, but how do you tell a dog that they have to hold it till we get onto the roadside.
The single bed mattresses wasn’t very good, you could feel springs so not a good sleep, I feel that the main bedroom could’ve been better as well, nothing matched, the bedding was awful, new duvets and pillows are a must, we couldn’t open the windows either to let fresh air in.
When looking around the cottage we also noticed so many cobwebs.
A little more attention to detail is needed for me to rate this cottage any higher
Thank you for staying at may bell.we are sorry the property did not meet with your standards. The property is over 400 years old and is a listed building, the windows are all fully working sash windows with sash fasteners, that you unscrew to then slide down the top sash.
The bedding sets all match and the set in the main bedroom is new and of high quality, we are sorry these were not to your taste.
The single mattresses are the same as the king size in the main bedroom, but i will check to see if any springs are prominent.
I clean the property myself and will take the comment about the cobwebs constructively as on occasions the odd thing can be missed, but as you can see by previous reviews usually we rate very highly for cleanness .
The comment from the neighbours is beyond our control, we wouldn’t ask that of any dog, as responsible dog owners ourselves, we understand dog's can do their business at the most inopportune moments, but as long we pick up after our pets there is no issue, maybe they have had an experience in the court yard where owners are not so considerate, with it being a shared courtyard, the residents take pride in keeping their surroundings clean and tidy.
We hope your stay in the area overall was enjoyable & thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Paula3.8★Jul 2023
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"I couldn't rate this property more highly."
It is really comfortable and extremely well equipped and clean. The location is great for visiting Sandringham and is marvellous for dog walkers. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Thank you for your lovely response, we are glad you enjoyed your stay & enjoyed the area & all the fabulous Norfolk countryside. We hope to see you again in the future. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jun 2023
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"Lovely cottage, very well equipped and maintained by the owners."
Very comfortable in all respects. Also well situated for several nature reserves, RSPB Snettisham being just a couple of miles away. Sandringham is literally just around the corner too. We would definitely return.
We are glad you had a lovely stay & enjoyed the surrounding areas. Thank you also for leaving the cottage in immaculate condition. We we would love to see you again . Thank you for staying with us. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jun 2023
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"Just brilliant"
Thank you so much for choosing to stay at may bell. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again . Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gail5.0★May 2023
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"This holiday cottage is first-class in every respect and we have no hesitation in recommending it."
Cleanliness, facilities, equipment and utensils were all excellent and a lot of thought had clearly gone into making the guests' stay as enjoyable and trouble-free as possible. The standard of the renovation that had been carried out at the property was superb - well beyond that you might expect - and all aspects of our stay were catered for. Finally, the welcome pack was a lovely surprise. It didn't have to be provided, but the fact that it was and that it included so many items, was further evidence of the care that the owners of the property have taken to ensure that their guest's holidays should be as comfortable and memorable as they could make them.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are glad you had a lovely stay & found the property to have what you needed. We understand holidays are special & try our upmost to make everything as perfect as we can. We are pleased you like the hamper, all from norfolk trying to support local businesses. We hope to see you again. With many thanks anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Shirley5.0★May 2023
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"Just great."
Location , cottage superb. Clean and attention to detail in cottage really good . Would definitely book again .
Many thanks for your comments. Thank you for staying at may bell cottage & glad you found everything to be satisfactory. We would love to see you again in the future. Anne & richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by Simon4.7★Apr 2023
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"The cottage is fabulous and very well equipped for all your needs while on holiday."
Very comfortable, great bed and shower was great.
Very close to Sandringham and beaches.
We will return
With thanks for your kind comments about may bell cottage. We are glad you had a good stay & found it to be comfy & well located. Hope to see you again in the future. Anne & Richard
Property Owner
Reviewed by James5.0★Mar 2023
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"The cottage was absolutely fantastic."
Really nicely appointed and plenty of room. We took a small Christmas tree with us so that we could have one for our daughter but did not need to as the owners had decorated the house and put up a tree which was a lovely touch. There was a lovely welcome box which included some nice things and in particular, some treats for our dog which we thought was a really great touch. There are plenty of instructions where needed and also recommendations etc. In terms of the location of the cottage, it is brilliant if you are looking to be close to the coast and to Sandringham. We would struggle to find anything at all that was wrong with the cottage and will definitely be booking it again.
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Dec 2022
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"It’s a lovely, luxurious well maintained cottage & we had a great time."
Two observations- the shower was difficult to turn off (or rather it turned itself back on) and the 2nd bedroom wasn’t made up. We had hired the whole cottage, or so I thought. But without a doubt, we would recommend & definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Beverley5.0★Nov 2022
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"Beautifully finished cottage."
We could not have been happier. Absolutely everything had been thought of and the property was spotless. We have stayed in many holiday cottages over the years and this was without doubt the best by far. Thank you, we really appreciated it and loved our stay there.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Nov 2022
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"The cottage was lovely, it was comfortable, cosy, clean and had everything we needed."
It is also in a great location. We took our dog and as most places are dog friendly he had a great holiday too. We went to a few beaches, Sandringham Estate with it’s vast woodlands and grounds, and also Holkham Hall with it’s great parkland. I would highly recommend, we had a great holiday.
Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Oct 2022
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"Best self catering cottage we have ever experienced."
Reviewed by Eric5.0★Sep 2022
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"What a beautiful cottage."
Everything you need is provided for. It's the nicest cottage we've stayed in. It's perfectly placed for visiting the rest of Norfolk and Sandringham is just round the corner. Ann and Richard are lovely and very helpful if you need them. A lovely walk up Sugar Lane for the dogs just over the road. We've had a brilliant time and didn't want to leave. Everything was just Perfect.
Thankyou
Angela and Paul.....and Teddy and Jasper
Reviewed by Angela5.0★Sep 2022
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"Beautiful cottage with all the facilities you would want."
Location is excellent for travelling around North Norfolk. A 5 star property.
Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2022
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"A lovely clean, comfortable and cosy cottage."
Very well equipped and a great base for exploring the area. A thoughtful welcome pack of edible treats awaited us too which was a nice touch. Thank you Richard. We were only staying for a long weekend this time but would definitely book this property again.
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Aug 2022
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"Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean, great location."
Lots of stunning beaches nearby and great places to eat.
Highly recommended May bell cottage
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Aug 2022
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"This cottage was absolutely excellent."
Totally clean, very comfortable with every utensil that you need. Set in a very pleasant courtyard May Bell cottage is thoroughly recommended by us.
We hope to be able to book it again.
Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Jul 2022
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"We were very happy with the cottage and its surroundings."
Lovely decor, comfortable, a generous Welcome Pack and everything we needed for an enjoyable holiday.
Reviewed by Diana5.0★Jul 2022
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"Loved the house."
Well done with the decor and furnishings. Brilliant.
Thanks also for basket of goodies. Loved that. Thanks for a lovely holiday.
Even had great weather. How did you do that!
John and Jennie.
Reviewed by John4.7★Jul 2022
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"Very comfortable cottage, clean and well maintained, would highly recommend"
Reviewed by Joyce5.0★Jun 2022
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"The property was very well decorated and cozy."
There was plenty of crockery and the kitchen was well stocked.
There was a lovely welcome basket full of jubilee goodies and the owner was very helpful via email.
They do have a downstairs cloakroom, which was handy, but this is not listed in the description.
We have family that live local so will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed by Colette5.0★May 2022
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