Duck Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

32 Customer Review(s)

Mr Purton
October 2020

“Cottage was accurately described which helped to decide if it met our requirements.”

Clean, comfortable and warm with ample cosy seating. Kitchen well equipped and a conservatory at rear ideal for enjoying afternoon sunshine.

Clean, comfortable and warm with ample cosy seating. Kitchen well equipped and a conservatory at rear ideal for enjoying afternoon sunshine. The limited off-road parking at front was sufficient for a Ford Fiesta; a larger car could overhang the pavement. The property has been tastefully modernised.

- Mr Purton, October 2020
Mrs Robinson August 2020

“A lovely week in a fantastic cottage.”

Warm, clean and comfortable with everything you need. Great position to explore the local area. Walking distance to 2 lovely pubs and the shop. Perfect! Thank you.

- Mrs Robinson, August 2020
Mr Bowden July 2020

“The cottage is well situated to enjoy this part of Norfolk, close to a number of pubs and a well stocked Co-op.”

A cosy little property but although there was only myself and my wife we felt that the fridge could do with being a lot bigger. Apart from that it was quite satisfactory.

- Mr Bowden, July 2020
Mr Dyck February 2020

“Lovely cottages!”

Cozy and warm

- Mr Dyck, February 2020
Mrs Sheridan February 2020

“This is a lovely cottage in a pleasant and friendly village with a co-op, 2 pubs, a restaurant and an excellent fish and chip shop.”

The information given on the website is accurate but the photos do not give the full extent of the size of the property- it goes back and back with a lovely garden behind. The cottage is provided with everything you need and is warm and comfortable. Jacky gave us full control over the heating, which we found to be perfect. The parking is exactly as is said in the description. Our Golf fit on it and we found no problem getting onto it. Our daughter had brought her car, which she parked 50 yards away on a residential street with no issues. We found the cottage to be an excellent base for exploring North Norfolk and would have no hesitation in booking again.

- Mrs Sheridan, February 2020
Oliver January 2020

“There were a few problems, mainly with the parking on the ‘driveway’.”

It is awkward to get on it as there is always traffic coming both ways. It was a very busy road which was not mentioned. The car also stuck out over the path. The settees were not at all comfortable, good job we were out all day! The heating is left on all day and night so in the middle of the night it comes on and wakes you up, so we had to turn it right down, consequently it was cold in the morning. To get hot water to flow in the kitchen we had to run out about a gallon of water every time. In these days of conversation that is a lot of water wasted every day. The beds in the second bedroom were really children’s beds and not at all suitable for adults. On the plus side the property was very clean and very very warm. Wouldn’t book the same one again though.

- Oliver, January 2020

Dear Mr Oliver I was sorry to hear via your feedback that you were unhappy with some aspects of your recent stay in Duck cottage. I agree that Lynn Road can be busy at certain times, . The lack of a dropped kerb and a description of the drives dimensions are included in the cottages description. The 2 bunk beds in the smaller room are 2 foot 6 single beds and are not marketed as children's beds. They are the same length as most other beds We had left the heating on constant as the temperature had varied such allot over the recent weeks in East Anglia, going from very cold to wet and mild very quickly. I had hoped that this would give our guests more flexibility to adjust the temperature of the cottage to meet their needs. Rather then leaving the heating to come on at scheduled times throughout the day. I had left our contact details in the cottage and do wish you had called us on one of the three numbers we provided. I would have been more then happy to talk you through adjusting the programmer from constant to timed. Or coming out to adjust the programmer to meet your needs. There is also allot of information regarding adjusting the programmer in the cottage information folder. The programmer is in the smaller wardrobe of the master bedroom. We do take all customer feedback seriously as we like to think that are customers have an enjoyable break in Duck Cottage, and in future will ask the client whether they prefer the heating to be left on timed or constant. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for leaving the cottage so very clean and tidy upon your departure. Yours Jacky Richardson. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Boote October 2019

“A wonderful cottage that is actually bigger than it appears in the pictures or even from the outside.”

Situated in a beautiful little village and ideally located for visiting beaches, nature reserves and the sights of North West Norfolk.

- Mrs Boote, October 2019
Mrs Woolley October 2019

“The Cottage was well equipped and very cosy when the weather turned wet.”

Within easy access of shops and pubs and on a frequent bus route to both Kngs Lynn and Hunstanton.

- Mrs Woolley, October 2019
Mrs Davies July 2019

“Duck Cottage was very comfortable and had excellent facilities.”

It was well situated for exploring different parts of Norfolk. We highly recommend it and would definitely stay there again.

- Mrs Davies, July 2019
Mrs Marchent June 2019

“The cottage was very welcoming and comfortable and well equipped although The Queen Victoria just 5 minutes walk away did a very good breakfast and evening meal when we felt that little bit lazy.”

Elizabeth

- Mrs Marchent, June 2019
Ms Darlington-black April 2019

“A comfortable, homely cottage, in a pleasant village and well located for visits to all sorts of places from the coast to stately homes.”

There are pubs and a co-op in walking distance and a fish and chip shop ( lovely).

- Ms Darlington-black, April 2019
Mr Thornton April 2019

“An excellent property.”

Well kept and fully appointed. We had a great relaxing break and the cottage lived up to it's name with visits from ducks every day.

- Mr Thornton, April 2019
Ms Ovenden March 2019

“Duck Cottage was much roomier than we had expected, lovely feeling of light and space, kitchen very well equipped, and a welcome pack was gratefully received.”

It was clean and warm, and of a very high standard. We would certainly go back there for another visit.

- Ms Ovenden, March 2019
Mr Messenger March 2019

“Unaware of steep stairs, bathroom could do with a lock also above wash basin could do with a shelf.”

Other than that everything was there that was needed.

- Mr Messenger, March 2019
Mr Standen February 2019

“Stayed in February 2019, having already stayed in Feb 2018.”

This is a lovely warm spacious cottage with everything you need and unlike others we have stayed at there is tons of wardrobe space. The conservatory is great and even in February you are treated to some fantastic sunsets. Only 5 minutes from the local shops and pubs and a short drive to the beach. We are serious walkers and this is a great base for exploring everything North Norfolk has to offer. Just up the road you have Snettisham Park which the kids will absolutely love and further up the cost you have the lovely seaside town of Hunstanton. The owners are great and ensure that you are well catered for and we were treated to a lovely welcome pack. We have already booked our stay for 2020.

- Mr Standen, February 2019
Mr Davis October 2018

“Owners very friendly cottage very nice and spacious very nice stay and recommended”

- Mr Davis, October 2018
Mrs Balkham September 2018

“This was our second visit to Duck Cottage, it was just as we remembered and did not disappoint.”

The owners respond extremely quickly if you have a problem, however small.

- Mrs Balkham, September 2018
Mrs Gray August 2018

“Parking is awkward at this property so you need to be a confident driver.”

Also, the stairs are very steep, it felt a bit scary carrying our baby down them and I think would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues.

- Mrs Gray, August 2018
Mr Mayes July 2018

“Duck Cottage is very well placed to enable easy access to the surrounding countryside and local towns/villages.”

- Mr Mayes, July 2018
Mrs Prince July 2018

“Lovely cottage .”

Ideal location for exploring the local area.

- Mrs Prince, July 2018
Mr Snelson June 2018

“The off road parking is very tight with no drop curve.”

The stairs in the cottage are very steep with a awkward turn near the bottom. If you are young or fully fit no problem but if like me you have dodgy knees and hips they can be challenging. Other than that the cottage is lovely, set in a beautiful friendly village which boasts two great pubs and a small but we'll stocked Co op. We really enjoyed our stay here and w I'll hopefully be back soon.

- Mr Snelson, June 2018
Mrs Newey June 2018

“This cottage was really lovely, nice sun room and garden to sit out in.”

Nice walk to Snettisham farm park, very near Sanderingham and easy drive to the Norfolk coast.

- Mrs Newey, June 2018
Mr Weston May 2018

“Duck cottage is lovely!”

Very clean, all the amenities we needed for a short break away to the seaside. Kids loved the ducks in the back garden.

- Mr Weston, May 2018
Ms Thomas April 2018

“Immaculate cottage, beautifully kitted out, and Jacky took great care to make sure we had everything we needed.”

- Ms Thomas, April 2018
Mrs Szewczuk March 2018

“Lovely cottage stairs a bit strep so not suitable for the elderly .”

Lovely garden

- Mrs Szewczuk, March 2018
Mrs Judson March 2018

“We had a lovely stay at Duck Cottage.”

Snettisham is a great location with restaurant, pubs, shops all to hand.

- Mrs Judson, March 2018
Mrs Balkham September 2017

“One of the cleanest and most comfortable cottages we have stayed in.”

- Mrs Balkham, September 2017
Mrs Machin July 2017

“Duck Cottage was lovely.”

Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The location was ideal for exploring the north Norfolk coastline.

- Mrs Machin, July 2017
Mr Randall June 2017

“Lovely clean, comfortable property.”

The owners were very helpful and available if needed. Could not fault this property.

- Mr Randall, June 2017
Mrs Fitch August 2016

“We absolutely loved this cottage.”

It had a beautiful mix of character features combined with contemporary style. The garden and conservatory were lovely places to enjoy breakfast and evening drinks. The cottage was situated within a really sweet village with access to lots of interesting places to visit. We would highly recommend the deer safari and Sandringham House. We also enjoyed a trip to Norfolk Lavender where we had a delicious lunch. The seaside town of Hunstanton offered crazy golf and arcades for the children to enjoy. The only minor problem was the lack of wifi as we would have liked to have checked the weather forecast, entry costs, opening times etc. However, the flip-side of no wifi meant that the teenagers were more sociable and didn't spend the entire time with their faces locked to their phones! Thank you, Sykes, for another lovely holiday.

- Mrs Fitch, August 2016
Mrs McAuliffe August 2016

“The house was lovely in a beautiful location.”

Quite pricey but as you would expect for August. The comfiest beds ever! Downside had to be phone signal- or lack of. Obviously lovely in that we could leave home and work behind BUT teenagers found it difficult! I would recommend this cottage to others.

- Mrs McAuliffe, August 2016
Mr Hand July 2016

“A lovely comfortable cottage, very well located in a pretty village.”

We used the Coast Hopper bus to walk the Norfolk Coastal path and to visit Kings Lynn.

- Mr Hand, July 2016
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The property

This beautifully presented terraced cottage offers spacious accommodation close to centre of the village of Snettisham in Norfolk.

Ideal for families and friends wishing to explore this area by foot, bike or car, under a mile away from the closest RSPB reserve, and within easy reach of the north Norfolk Coast.

After parking your car, step in to the wonderful, spacious open-plan sitting room, a perfect place for everyone to relax after a day out exploring, or dine together whilst discussing the events of the day.

The living area leads you to a light and airy well-equipped kitchen and out to the back garden via a large conservatory.

The conservatory provides another fantastic place to relax, and is ideal for reading a book or enjoying a coffee while planning your day.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms; a king-size double overlooking the front of the house and a twin room that can be made into a king-size bed and which overlooks the back garden.

Also both bedrooms share a family bathroom.

Relax on the patio in the garden before venturing out to explore the region for the rest of the day.

The popular village of Snettisham has a selection of pubs and shops for you to enjoy and is ideally located for exploring the Norfolk coastline, perfect for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers.

You can enjoy the wonderful coastline, villages and market towns such as the popular and trendy Burnham Market and Holt, both with an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés and regular markets.

Other places to visit include nature reserves and magnificent houses, such as Houghton Hall and the beautiful Royal home of Sandringham.

This is a delightful holiday home, perfect for friends and families in a wonderful village location and perfect for a holiday at any time of the year.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x 2' 6'' twin (zip/link, can be double on request)
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area
Conservatory.
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WIFI selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car and ample roadside parking 100 yards from cottage
Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk
Beach 2 miles
Note: The off road parking is suitable for an average sized saloon car and there is no dropped kerb.

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About the location

SNETTISHAM

Heacham 3 miles; Royal Sandringham 4 miles; Hunstanton 5 miles.

Snettisham is a traditional Norfolk village, with many of its houses built from the local iron-rich carr stone, which has an attractive golden-brown colouring. Due to this, the buildings are known locally as “gingerbread houses”. Village amenities include general stores, a Post Office, 2 inns, a bistro and a regular bus service to the bustling, family-friendly seaside resort of Hunstanton and historic King’s Lynn. The church of St Mary sits alone on top of the hill and is certainly worthy of a look inside at the exquisitely decorated tracery flowers on the west window. There is an RSPB bird sanctuary close to the beach, which is three miles away, and the ancient Peddars Way public footpath runs near to the village. Park Farm is on the edge of the village, and is a working farm with year-round activities for all the family, including a 45-minute “deer safari” and the chance to feed some of the animals. The Royal Estate of Sandringham, whose impressive house, gardens and church are open to the public, is nearby, as are the plant farm, tea rooms and gift shop at Norfolk Lavender, England's premier lavender farm.

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Reviews

“Cottage was accurately described which helped to decide if it met our requirements.”

“A lovely week in a fantastic cottage.”

“The cottage is well situated to enjoy this part of Norfolk, close to a number of pubs and a well stocked Co-op.”

“Lovely cottages!”

“This is a lovely cottage in a pleasant and friendly village with a co-op, 2 pubs, a restaurant and an excellent fish and chip shop.”

“There were a few problems, mainly with the parking on the ‘driveway’.”

“A wonderful cottage that is actually bigger than it appears in the pictures or even from the outside.”

“The Cottage was well equipped and very cosy when the weather turned wet.”

“Duck Cottage was very comfortable and had excellent facilities.”

“The cottage was very welcoming and comfortable and well equipped although The Queen Victoria just 5 minutes walk away did a very good breakfast and evening meal when we felt that little bit lazy.”

“A comfortable, homely cottage, in a pleasant village and well located for visits to all sorts of places from the coast to stately homes.”

“An excellent property.”

“Duck Cottage was much roomier than we had expected, lovely feeling of light and space, kitchen very well equipped, and a welcome pack was gratefully received.”

“Unaware of steep stairs, bathroom could do with a lock also above wash basin could do with a shelf.”

“Stayed in February 2019, having already stayed in Feb 2018.”

“Owners very friendly cottage very nice and spacious very nice stay and recommended”

“This was our second visit to Duck Cottage, it was just as we remembered and did not disappoint.”

“Parking is awkward at this property so you need to be a confident driver.”

“Duck Cottage is very well placed to enable easy access to the surrounding countryside and local towns/villages.”

“Lovely cottage .”

“The off road parking is very tight with no drop curve.”

“This cottage was really lovely, nice sun room and garden to sit out in.”

“Duck cottage is lovely!”

“Immaculate cottage, beautifully kitted out, and Jacky took great care to make sure we had everything we needed.”

“Lovely cottage stairs a bit strep so not suitable for the elderly .”

“We had a lovely stay at Duck Cottage.”

“One of the cleanest and most comfortable cottages we have stayed in.”

“Duck Cottage was lovely.”

“Lovely clean, comfortable property.”

“We absolutely loved this cottage.”