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Ellan Vannin

(Ref. 1077215)

Sheringham, Norfolk Show on map

3.8

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • location (15)
  • good (13)
  • sea (11)
  • property (10)
  • our (9)
  • comfortable (9)

29 Customer Reviews

  • "Two bulbs in the main light in lounge not working."

    Bottle of juice and biscuits very welcomed.

    Reviewed by BrianMar 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our stay here."

    The view of the sea was a bonus to a great location. The accommodation is comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved being able to leave the car and walk, take the train or catch a bus to explore. We certainly needed more time to enjoy all the local shops and restaurants. We are already thinking about a return visit.

    Reviewed by SusanMar 2024

  • "Good location well placed for cafes and pubs Parking space outside the flat was very handy ."

    Reviewed by JohnNov 2023

  • "2 light bulbs out in lounge, no utensils for cooking spatulas large spoon ..."

    2 light bulbs out in lounge, no utensils for cooking spatulas large spoon etc Other than that as good as last time thank you

    Reviewed by PeterNov 2023

  • "We enjoyed our week at Ellan Vannin Sheringham."

    The flat was very well situated for seafront and town. It is an older flat but the sitting room is comfortable and nicely decorated and we have no complaints about the bathroom or kitchen. The heating system seems efficient. We were fortunate to have fine weather, but it was cold and windy a lot of the time. The designated parking space to the rear of the property is a great boon. This was better than expected as not shown on the illustration.

    Reviewed by JohnOct 2023

  • "Very happy with flat all round ( nice new mattress ) do not understand any negative review will definitely return"

    Reviewed by PeterOct 2023

  • "Lovely stay."

    ideal location with parking - a big plus here. Property a little dated but has everything you need. Bed was fine, don't know what others had been complaining about, few maintenance and cleaning issues but nothing that distracted from our stay, good sized TV and bath towels could do with a standard lamp in the lounge. Overall would recommend

    Reviewed by HilarySep 2023

  • "Ellen Vannin is in a prize position but is let down by the lack of cleanliness once you step inside."

    Don’t think it had been cleaned from previous holiday makers. There is a very fusty smell inside the cottage and especially in the bedroom which seem to be coming from the bed base and the two fitted wardrobes. The kitchen floor was sticky underfoot, handles on cupboard doors were greasy, the cooker hood filter was very dirty and made the kitchen smell. We had to wash cutlery and crockery before using it. Grout between shower tiles could do with a good scrub. One good thing the bed linen on the bed was pristine. Light bulbs need checking as there were a few of them not working. We have stayed in a lot of holiday cottages in Sheringham and this one was rather a disappointment. ,

    Reviewed by EnidSep 2023

  • "The freeze needed defrosting and one of the bedsides lights didn’t work apart from that it was very nice"

    Reviewed by BrendaSep 2023

  • "Location excellent for beach & town , so much potential."

    Place needed a thorough deep clean - only been done superficially , not found to a good standard of hygiene, Underneath cooker hood awful , so didn’t use oven ! Underneath bowl disgusting , mucky cutlery drawer ,I sorted that & few similar things . Kitchen floor sticky . Mould on shower ceiling , no shower basket . Bed uncomfortable , no light pull on right side . Carpets need shampooing, edges don’t look touched ! TV aerial a hazard - I placed piano stool over it to make safe ! These are not new comments , Visitor book lists similar concerns .

    Reviewed by MaryAug 2023

  • "Great flat , very good location for beach or shops , very clean has all you need for your stay , and with off road parking even better ."

    Plenty big enough for two people. Yep very good .

    Thank you very much for your positive feedback and we hope you had a good holiday in sheringham . Please come back and stay with us again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by LenMay 2023

  • "Ideal location with a good sea view from the lounge."

    The property is warm and holds the heat well. A space for the car was a bonus as there are lots of double yellows in Sheringham. Ideal for Norfolk coast walkers, just minutes from the walk. Plenty of eating places nearby, the Copper Whelk does a lovely breakfast. The pubs cater for the usual pub type food. The Mullberry Bush restaurant does some tasty dishes at reasonable prices and probably more nutritious than the pubs.

    Thank you so much for your kind feedback and we hope to welcome you back to Ellan Vannin ! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul DavidMay 2023

  • "Poor address instructions no recycling/refuse instructions good shower but needs further grab rail, good bed, poor kitchen utensils useless hoover furniture in lounge reqs full replacement, carpet in lounge reqs full cleaning."

    Was not suitable for christmas holiday generally dirty the cleaner needs dismissal seems to be left dirty fom last visitor broken seat / dirty seat on dining suite disgusting hostess trolley in lounge piano stool dusty (very) inside this property could be a good let if the owner took more care would use again if the above was rectified disapointed

    Poor address instructions - Thank you for pointing this out. We have revised and updated address instructions with Sykes and we hope this will provide better guidance in 2023. No recycling/refuse instructions - There are instructions for recycling and refuse in our ‘Welcome Folder’ Good shower but needs further grab rail - We believe one grab rail is sufficient for entry/exit to the shower, and have never had requests for another one. Poor kitchen utensils - We have taken note of comments by previous guests and have added/replaced many new items as requested eg new colander, new cheese grater, etc. We have also ordered some egg cups as per your request Useless hoover - we agree this is an old one and has been replaced with a new one. Carpet in lounge reqs full cleaning - Please understand that It is not always easy to find a few days in between bookings to deep clean the property. As such, we rely on the cleaning company to clean as best as they can during change overs. We confirm that a deep clean has been done recently. Seat/dirty seat on dining suite - Again, we rely on guests to inform Sykes immediately upon check in if anything was damaged, broken, not working or dirty, in order for issues to be rectified. In your case, we understand from Sykes that you did not inform them of your dissatisfaction with the property and only reached out to them a month after you checked out. So to be fair to us, there really isn't anything we could have done to make your stay more enjoyable. Disgusting hostess trolley in lounge - This is an antique furniture piece. It is old fashioned, but we wouldn't call it disgusting, however, we have decided to remove this from the flat going forward. Piano stool dusty (very) - This is an antique piano stool. We have checked and agree that it was the inside of the stool that was dusty. Again, we can't expect the cleaning company to be cleaning the insides of every drawer or cupboard due to their limited time and can only do these during the deep cleans. Thank you for the feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by MalcolmDec 2022

  • "Musty smell in living room and bedroom."

    Kitchen needs updating. Fridge and kettle ok. Microwave disgusting, filthy and rusty inside, needs replaced. Cooker, temperature of oven seems lower than it should be, needed turned up higher than recommended for the menu. Rug in kitchen, not the sort of floor covering suitable for a kitchen, also grubby. Bed very comfortable and clean. Net curtain has a tear in the centre of it. Bathroom clean and good shower, lovely towels. Central heating excellent, very warm. Entrance door has mould down the hinged side and across the bottom, carpet black, damp must be getting in. Other door at frontage on building also has mould along the bottom of it, floor damp. Living room: mouldy on front and sides of the very old looking Philips hostess classic. Mould on the corner TV table and in an awkward angle which is not fitting the corner space. So if TV is sitting at the same angle as the unit you cannot view it correctly from the position of the sofa. The corner display unit cannot fit in the opposite corner because of the radiator. Plus, its rear leg is broken and the unit is resting on a pile of books! It should removed from the property. Under the radiator at the bay window the skirting has brown stains running down it and black mould on the radiator pipe underneath. Carpet would benefit from stains being removed and a good clean. Carpeting throughout would benefit from the same. Stuff stored behind piano, an old large empty picture frame, also covered in mould. On the morning of our departure a lightbulb in the living room exploded, the glass has been cleaned up but it is possible some fine shards may have been missed. The bulb fitting was left in the fixture. Our sincere apologies for not alerting the owner to this. The instructions for the keysafe are inaccurate as many clients have pointed out and a correct description needs to be published on the booking site. The keysafe is not to the right of the door, it is on the wall opposite the door with the No.1 on it., so as you face the door the keysafe is behind you. I would not book this property again, it falls far below the standard of properties available through Sykes Cottages that we have booked previously. Great location with off-road parking is the only selling point at the moment.

    Musty smell in living room and bedroom. A deep clean of Ellan Vannin has been undertaken in February 2023. Microwave disgusting filthy and rusty inside. We have purchased a new microwave for 2023. Rug in kitchen not the sort of floor covering suitable for a kitchen also grubby. This item has been removed. Net curtain has a tear in the centre of it. Thanks for pointing this out. This is in fact the third time our net curtains have been ripped during 2022 by our guests. This has now been replaced with a new net curtain. Entrance door has mould down the hinged side and across the bottom and carpet black damp must be getting in. This has been addressed as part of the deep clean. Other door at frontage on building also has mould along the bottom of it. This has been addressed as part of the deep clean. The very old looking Philips hostess classic. This has been removed The corner display unit cannot fit in the opposite corner because of the radiator. This has been removed. Under the radiator at the bay window the skirting has brown stains running down it and black mould on the radiator pipe underneath. This has been addressed as part of the deep clean in February 2023. Carpet would benefit from stains being removed and a good clean. This has been addressed as part of the deep clean in February 2023. Stuff stored behind piano. This has been addressed as part of the deep clean in February 2023. The instructions for the keysafe are inaccurate as many clients have pointed out and a correct description needs to be published on the booking site. Thanks for pointing this out. This has been revised and updated with Sykes Property Owner

    Reviewed by CatherineDec 2022

  • "We really enjoyed our stay in Ellan Vannin, it's in a great location, has lots of space - in the lounge particularly, and was clean and tidy."

    We also liked the large TV. The only minor criticisms we would have is that there was accumulated dust behind the bedroom chair and on the tops of the bedroom lights and in a few other such spots throughout the flat. Also the net curtain in the bedroom was badly ripped where someone had opened the window without lifting the curtain aside. We would definitely visit again.

    Reviewed by CliveOct 2022

  • "Having seen some of the reviews left by others I did wonder how clean the property might be."

    In practice everything was fine if not quite to the highest standards expected by the most critical of reviewers. We have over the years hired similar flats and cottages with this one not the cleanest but very much better than many. Many of the things one might criticise probably reflect the point in the season as it is obviously impossible to perform deep cleans of every nook and cranny within short changeover periods. Previous criticisms of window cleanliness also seem to be a price paid for the sea views with sea mist seemingly sticking atmospheric dust to them very quickly but as it's ground floor very easy and quick to resolve if one wants to. For location and convenience the flat offers much and is comfortable and spacious even if the pricing policy is a little odd as during peak periods it appears to be far dearer (before discounts) than some of the excellent B&B's in the area.

    Reviewed by ChristopherAug 2022

  • "Nice cottage, excellent location right on the promenade."

    The directions were confusing, we had to park up and walk around to find it. Apart from that it was very comfortable.

    Reviewed by JenniferJul 2022

  • "Had a great stay the flat was perfect no negstive comments to write the view location and flat was perfect will be back"

    Reviewed by DavidJun 2022

  • "Our only adverse comment about Ellan Vannin is that the outside front door and windows needed a good clean."

    Inside we were comfortable and had all we need. The propery is in a very good location with a sea view and good parking. We had a very good holiday.

    Reviewed by JamesJun 2022

  • "The key information was totally misleading the key safe was on the opposite wall and to the left."

    Also there was a barrier to the car park and no information about how to negotiate it. The kitchen lacked basic amenities such as a colander a cheese grater.

    Reviewed by JeffMay 2022

  • "Very comfortable property - had everything we needed apart from not being able to connect the recliner chairs to work."

    Stones throw from the sea so the view of the front to wake up to in the morning was wonderful. Parking arrangements were very convenient too.

    Reviewed by Patricia AnnMay 2022

  • "Lovely property."

    Near the sea and plenty of places to visit. I was just a little disappointed that when we arrived all of the towels:were wet. But not too much of a:problem as I had taken some. This:was our second time at this property and hope to visit again.

    Reviewed by MarionMar 2022

  • "While the location cannot be beaten and the General conditions were acceptable."

    This property was let down on three fronts. The entrance doors and windows appear never to have been cleaned. A contractor once a month would present the property in a more favourable light for arriving guests. The equipment in the kitchen was poor. Simple things like a cheese grater, a coffee cafetiere, lemon squeezer, and a number of things you would expect to find in a well equipped kitchen. The worst thing was the listing of internet but in practice it was rubbish. The owner is not responsive to phone calls about it after my first call I was just ignored. So needing the internet all week and having little or none was to say the least frustrating. Your listing should be honest and say internet/Wi-Fi not reliable. If you need internet on your stay DO NOT hire this accommodation.

    Reviewed by PaulMar 2022

  • "The apartment was excellent, it was in a brilliant location for shops, food or just relaxing."

    The only thing that spoilt it for us was the weather but hey this is England and it was February.

    Reviewed by NeilFeb 2022

  • "The accomodation was very good."

    The location also .We were more than happy with the overall visit. Thank you.

    Thank you so much for your very kind feedback . Sincere apologies for the super late reply but we were moving and had lots going on! Really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Ellan Vannin . Property Owner

    Reviewed by GodfreyOct 2021

  • "Found a stained pillow case,on the bed ."

    The bed was very uncomfortable and i did not have very good nights .the shower needed a good clean .it was perfectly positioned for beach and shops .we did have difficulty in getting the key ? it was not obvious,tried to contact twice was told they were unavailable.eventually after 45 mins help from some kind neighbours we got in .

    Thank you for your feedback. Our sincere apologies for the late reply as we were moving and had lots going on. So very sorry to hear about your experience. We have had a chat with the cleaning company about the cleanliness and Sykes about the key issue. Property Owner

    Reviewed by MaryOct 2021

  • "On the whole we enjoyed our stay."

    The flat is well located with a view of the sea. It is spacious, with an excellent standard of decoration and comfortable with the exception of the bed which is very hard rather than firm. My only real complaint is twice being ignored when trying to contact the owner via the mobile number given. The first issue luckily sorted itself out but the second, losing wifi and thus the smart tv, just had to be tolerated.

    Thank you for your feedback. Sincere apologies for the late reply as we were moving and had lots going on, which explains why I probably didn’t answer your calls.. and I truly didn’t mean to ignore you. wifi has since also been sorted so pls give us another chance! Property Owner

    Reviewed by JulieSep 2021

  • "Everything was as we expected it to be."

    We had already heard from friends just how good Sykes Cottages were. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would like to return at some point in the not too distant future. The property was clean and so comfortable. Home fron home. Also do near to the sea and shops. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you

    Thank you so much for your kind feedback. So happy to hear that your enjoyed your stay.please do come back and stay with us again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by PeterJul 2021

  • "Rather cold flat even in July."

    Dark and a bit tired. But very handy for the beach and a view of the sea.

    Thank you for your feedback. Sorry the late response as we were moving. We have just begun letting the property in July 21 , and value all feedback from guests and will strive to make improvements as we go along.! Property Owner

    Reviewed by JuneJul 2021

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Summary

  • Ground-floor apartment
  • One double
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private allocated parking for one car
  • Front garden with patio and furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.1 mile
  • Note: Steps leading to front door and narrow stairs inside, may not be suitable for those with mobility issues

The property

Nestled in the traditional seaside town of Sheringham, a stone's throw from its lovely beach, is this wonderful ground-floor apartment, Ellan Vannin.

Perfect for a romantic getaway to the coast, the apartment is situated within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Beauty and has easy access to a plethora of couples’ activities.

When arriving at the apartment, you will be greeted by a sought-after off-road parking space for one car, before unwinding on the bench in the enclosed patio, taking in the coastal breeze and spectacular sea views.

Upon entering the apartment, make your way up some small steps and into the charming kitchen, fitted with all your essentials, including a very convenient washing machine!

After fixing up a delicious dinner, continue through to the bright and pleasant living/dining room and enjoy a relaxed meal for two at the dining table; when dinner's over, snuggle up together on the close-by sofa and enjoy a film on the TV.

When night falls, make your way to the homely double bedroom, served by plenty of storage for you to put your things away with ease; the shower room is located nearby, with a contemporary walk-in shower and lovely nautical touches.

Being in the centre of Sheringham means you not only have access to the blue flag beach, but you also have a wealth of amenities at your feet; a plethora of shops and eateries are less than a mile from the apartment!

The town is part of the Deep History Coast and well worth an exploration of what the town offers; if you're a couple looking for pleasant walking routes, the town boasts a scenic promenade and is part of the Deep History Discovery Trail, with its own Discovery Point.

Sheringham is served by some beautiful attractions that are superb for an idyllic day out, make sure to visit the National Trust's Sheringham Park, alongside Felbrigg Hall and its stunning gardens!

If you're wanting to do something memorable without travelling far, head over to Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary and admire the adorable rescue animals; another activity that you'll always remember is boarding the North Norfolk Railway steam engine that runs through the marvellous coastal scenery.

Travel 4.2 miles to the resort town of Cromer and have a day out at the pier, watch live entertainment at the pier's venue, before enjoying a cocktail at The Pavilion Bar as you take in the panoramic views of the sun setting on the North Sea.

For a day of exhilaration, take part in a range of watersports on the North Norfolk Heritage Coast, including: paddle boarding, windsurfing and kayaking in the creeks, shingle and dunes!

For your next couples coastal break with plenty to see and do, choose Ellan Vannin.

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About the location

SHERINGHAM

Cromer 4.8 miles.

Sheringham was originally a small fishing village on the North Norfolk coast, but with the arrival of the railways in 1887 it prospered and grew into a popular holiday town. Sheringham has been awarded ten consecutive European Blue Flags for cleanliness for its beach, along with awards from Britain in Bloom, Anglia in Bloom, and Best Coastal Resort. Enjoy walking along the East or West promenades, offering sea views with blue skies and red sunsets, a beach with a silver-pebbled shoreline leading to golden sands with rock pools and streams next to ochre cliffs, local fishing boats and a RLNI lifeboat station with museum. This attractive traditional seaside town also has the 'Little Theatre', open all year round, seaside gardens with seating, a model boating lake, independent shops, tea rooms, steam railway, golfing, amusement arcades, and fish & chip shops selling locally-caught fish.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas