The Stable at Church Farm House

51 Customer Reviews

• "Very clean and comfortable nice to have a welcome pack"

  Reviewed by Sonia5.0★Jun 2024

• "The Stable had everything we needed for a very enjoyable week with my 89-year-old mother."

  And thank you once again for all your assistance.

  Reviewed by Corinna5.0★Sep 2023

• "The property was spotlessly clean, which means a lot to us, we liked the good sized bedroom with the en-suite."

  We also liked having a washing machine in preference to a dishwasher. We could not understand how it is possibly thought reasonable to have no drawers in the main bedroom other than two tiny ones in the dressing table, not a shelf in the room or in the wardrobe either. On reading the reviews this has been mentioned before. A shelf or rack in the shower area would have been so useful and has been suggested before but not provided. The lighting is not very effective and with a tiny window in the lounge and a solid door is not very good for evenings and such a shame with beautiful cornfields to look at if you stand up and look out the window! We feel there are just a few significant areas which could be improved which would make such a difference.

  Reviewed by Marion4.4★Aug 2023

• "This was our first stay with Sykey's cottages and we would book with them again."

  The standard was very good and clean. A good nights sleep helps with life. We were totally in holiday mode. The information box was very good and full of useful information. They were just far away from the seagulls that we had on our last holiday on top of the caravan but with good links to Great Yarmouth and Norwich and all the other good family days out. Angela Rotherham

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Aug 2023

• "Arrived and was told by owner we could not connect our electric car to the mains."

  Our car is a hybrid and could charge on 7Kw. Stayed at several properties over the years and have never had a problem with other lets. left a day early. AVOID this property if you have an electric/hybrid vehicle. Two weeks after returning was presented through Sykes a hand written invoice, £50 for extra cleaning accompanied by two pics of unmade beds. Please read blog and advice from Schofields Insurance specializing in Holiday lets and Sykes themselves. And Sykes, please add and hi-lite car charging permitted properties in search criteria! https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/advice/article/electric-car-charging-point-for-holiday-lets https://www.schofields.ltd.uk/blog/6556/

  Thank you for your comments which we sincerely welcome. At this time we/Sykes do not advertise or offer electric vehicle charging albeit it is something we may offer in the future, with proper systems and documentation in place and should there be any demand. The charge sent you by Sykes was as a result of costs incurred by us and subsequent to your stay. It would be unfair to comment further within this forum but a full list can be made available to you, should you request it. Kindest Regards Kim&Shirley Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carla2.5★Apr 2023

• "Always nice to stay at the stables so much in and around lipenhoe very good ..."

  Always nice to stay at the stables so much in and around lipenhoe very good walks and Shirley and Kim Always make you welcome will be back

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Feb 2023

• "Stayed here before in July 2022."

  October all ok and welcome food pack good. Only minor issue was the heating wasn't on when we arrived around 7pm and didn't come on that often during our whole stay. Heater wasn't adjustable so we used the oil heaters, there were supplied, for a hour or so before bedtime. The owner didn't call in at all during our stay and wasn't seen.

  There are two types of heating available at this property, full central heating and individual room heaters, something you wont find at many locations. Unbeknownst to the owner the previous guest had switched the central heating from automatic heating to manual. However the owner provides amongst all other appropriate information 3 telephone contact numbers and resides in the adjacent property. Therefore had you contacted them you could have been shown where the on switch was located. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Debbie3.8★Oct 2022

• "The cottage was lovely the welcome basket on our arrival was a lovely touch."

  The owners were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend a visit to the fairhaven water gardens.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Oct 2022

• "“The Stables” was perfect for a country retreat half way between Norwich and Gt Yarmouth, it was so peaceful in the Norfolk Countryside, we could only hear the birds."

  Everything we needed was within the comfy residence. Gorgeous!!!

  Reviewed by Nigel4.7★Sep 2022

• "Lovely, peaceful location."

  Cottage immaculately clean with lovely homely touches. The cottage was so well kitted out. Much thought had gone into making the accommodation comfortable. Owners welcoming and totally unobtrusive. Thank you for the welcome gift so nice. Somewhere without doubt we would happily stay again.

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Jul 2022

• "The Stable in Limpenhoe was clean, comfy and in a pleasant quiet location, the out look from the side back door was a large golden crop field."

  A nice touch was a welcome basket of bread, wine, crisps and biscuits. Fresh milk was left in the fridge. Beds were comfy and the towels provided were a good size and quality. Could have done with a fan in the bedrooms at night and mainly over last Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th July's heat wave. The 9am Saturday departure time was a challenge as we over slept till 8am due to the first cool night. So we had an hour to get up, finish packing the car, strip the beds and tidy up as requested. We were out at just past 9am phew. Thank you Kim for promptly sorting out the unwanted ant visitors one evening. Appreciate you getting the pest control man in the next morning. Happisburgh is only around 40 minutes or less drive away and in our opinion worth a visit. Has a lighthouse and a decent friendly pub The House on The Hill Inn. Shame the coast there is eroding at an alarming rate due to it being made up of mainly clay and sand. On Beach Road 5 meters were lost to the sea since December 2021. The Stable is a couple of minutes stroll from the interesting old village church of Limpenhoe. Along the lane from the church and on Cantley Road is a home selling some lovely plants, the proceeds going to charity. The owners Esther and Terry were friendly and happy to chat and even dug up part of a plant I admired from her own garden. Limpenhoe is an easy location to get to. The Reedham Ferry is 5 or so minutes drive away. For our week we brought a multi pass on our first ride on the Ferry, 10 crossings, helped reduce the cost. Great Yarmouth was around half an hours drive away. The seea front car parks are costly but convenient, £8.70 for 3 hours. Good fish and chips at Terry's. Views possible from the end of the two piers either end of the fairly clean sandy beach. The Swan in Loddon was excellent for lunch. All being well we would like to stay at The Stable in Limpenhoe again if available when we next visit family and friends in Norfolk.

  Reviewed by Debbie3.8★Jul 2022

• "We found The Stable at Church Farm to be very comfortable with everything we needed, it was spotlessly clean and in an idyllic setting."

  Kim was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. Will definitely recommend to friends.

  Reviewed by Rod5.0★Jun 2022

• "It was an excellent cottage and we had s brilliant holiday"

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★May 2022

• "We enjoyed our stay in the stable, comfortable and clean."

  A lovely area. Plenty of places to visit. Thank you for the friendly welcome and the goodie basket was welcome too.

  Reviewed by Sue4.7★Sep 2021

• "An extremely comfortable and very well equipped holiday cottage, in a beautiful setting, was perfect for a relaxing holiday with lots of beautiful walks."

  Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Sep 2021

• "A lovely quiet holiday cottage, ideal for a restful week."

  Very clean and comfortable, with everything we needed. Friendly welcome and complimentary welcome pack. Ideal for exploring the Norfolk Broads and surrounding areas.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Aug 2021

• "First time we have rented a holiday cottage but certainly won't be the last."

  Interior of the cottage was clean, comfortable, and finished to a high specification. Big grass garden at the side of the property for the kids to stretch their legs on. Welcome pack was greatly appreciated. Kim was very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay.

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Aug 2021

• "Very relaxing"

  Reviewed by George5.0★Aug 2021

• "The accommodation was just what we needed, it was clean and everything we needed was provided."

  It was perfect for a family holiday, we didn't want to leave.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2021

• "Very clean and lovely location."

  Host was very nice and gave us the privacy we desired. We hope to visit again one day.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jul 2021

• "Had a lovely week - the best self catering accommodation we have been in to date, good value for money, excellent location for exploring the Broads, and friendly owner Kim."

  Reviewed by Kirsty5.0★Jun 2021

• "The Stable property is an immaculate home from home."

  There are all the facilities you could ever need for an extremely comfortable holiday. Kim and Shirley obviously take great pride in providing their guests with every comfort. Kim is a very friendly and helpful host - nothing was too much trouble. The very generous welcome pack was a lovely touch. I can recommend this property without hesitation.

  Reviewed by Lel5.0★Jun 2021

• "This was one of our best hols all ammenities were there host was most obliging ..."

  This was one of our best hols all ammenities were there host was most obliging and welcome pack was an unexpected treat brilliant accommodation will return

  Reviewed by Terry5.0★Jun 2021

• "We had a wonderful week in this lovely cottage set in the beautiful Norfolk countryside."

  The cottage was clean and comfortable, well equipped and there was a handy welcome package as well. The location was excellent for country lovers as it was surrounded by fields and there were plenty of walks all around. In addition it was only a short drive from the Broads, coast and Norwich. Our family really enjoyed staying at The Stable and would definitely recommend it!

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★May 2021

• "The Stable exceeded our expectations, excellent value for money."

  Cleanliness was 10+⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Very comfortable. Everything anyone could wish for on a self catering holiday. The owner met us on our arrival, first thing he said was, anything you need just ask. There is a return bus service once a day, Limpenhoe - Acle 9.35am, by request with 24 hours notice, senior bus pass excepted. Two rail stations close by. Stunning countryside surrounds the Stable, such peaceful walks. All this on the edge of the Norfolk Broads.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★May 2021

• "This cottage was lovely positioned for all the Broads locations."

  Very handy for rail trips from Cantley station - one mile away. It was set in a very rural setting and ideal for Peace. The owners were very welcoming with a surprise hamper as we arrived. It was so impressive we will be booking again for another visit.

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★May 2021

• "Lacking in some kitchen equipment"

  Reviewed by Anonymous4.7★Sep 2020

• "No overall lovely setting extremely nice people we would recommend to family and ..."

  No overall lovely setting extremely nice people we would recommend to family and friends thanks to Shirley & Kim one lovely stay

  Reviewed by Geoffrey4.4★Sep 2020

• "This was a great base for exploring Norfolk, and the accommodation was better than most with a very generous welcome pack."

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2020

• "Second time here just as great as the first."

  Wonderful welcome pack and a bottle of wine. Owners are about if you need them very welcoming. Well equipped kitchen Wi-fi was working well for us we watched Netflix without any issues. Good communication from owners when there was a power cut due to the gales. We had another wonderful break would definitely return again.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Aug 2020

• "The stable was really great, overall very comfortable the double bed was a little soft for us, but that's just a personal preference."

  There was everything you needed for a brilliant stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful if needed. They left a lovely welcome pack on arrival, which was really nice. I would certainly come back again, and really recommend this let. Thank you for a wonderful stay. The Roberts from Burnley, Lancashire.

  Reviewed by June5.0★Jul 2020

• "This was our second stay at the Stables, the property was as good as the first time with no drop in standard"

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★Nov 2019

• "As Sykes are aware we have been and still are in contact ref the description of this property, which appears to have now been sorted but issues were listed on our booking."

  So Ill start with the good points Quiet rural location, reasonable sized property which was lovely and warm, plenty of towels supplied, welcome basket was ok and little extras around the property a nice touch. The kitchen appeared well equipped but as we ate out mainly and only cooked a couple of single items on a tray and warmed a supermarket takeaway cannot comment too much. So our downside following on from above no teapot On our booking confirmation was a Hot tub and Log burner don't exist. My wife became very ill the first 2 nights and we could not contact owner as they appeared out all the time except late at night so had to seek help from Sykes, we believed the issue could have been dogs but dog free property on line detail but in owners info book dogs were included, we finally ruled these out and found it to be the plug in air fresheners and the reed fresheners causing problem so we rectified that. Shame the owners who had been informed of issues could not take time to check on us yet Sykes kept checking. Romantic far from it sit on sofa wall with 4 foot window tv and a door and the lighting had to be on all the time you were in as it was dark.(just like photos I have to say) Double bed very uncomfortable. When you book a 2 bed property you expect all the beds to be made not what you will be using to be provided before you arrive so if you had unexpected guests tough, strip you own beds when you leave we both have medical issues which made that hard. The double bed was uncomfortable, and found it hard to sleep to add the security light was on and off all night on owners house shinning into bedroom. If you are large like me just over 19 st you may find it hard to get in shower its a bit tight. This property is more suitable for families than couples although all this is personal opinions.

  Many thanks for your feedback which we believe is essential to ensure the appropriate service is always offered and provided to our guests. Notwithstanding the above we will try to answer each point you have mentioned and in the order they have been raised, as follows: 1. A teapot is available on request 2.Our listing on Sykes does not offer a wood burner or hot tub. 3. Just prior to your arrival we offered you a full unconditional refund which you declined. Whilst we would have been more than happy to assist and provide 3 additional numbers in case of any emergency, none of these numbers received a call. 4.The reference to dogs in the information guide was a typographical error as this property does not accept dogs. 5. The accommodation lighting meets recommendations and your comments concerning this matter are something we have never received before, but we will certainly look into it. 7.Unfortunately comfort can be subjective and once again your comments concerning this matter are something we have never received before. 8.A double and single bed was made for the two of you and the third was also made but rolled up out of the way. If you wanted to make a bed available for another guest, you could have contacted Sykes or us and we would have been delighted to come and unroll it for you. 9.The light in question is a security light but if you had contacted Sykes or us, we would have arranged to have it moved. 10.The shower is a walk-in type as detailed on the booking website. We are sorry that you felt these issues were a downside to your stay but it would have been beneficial to us all if you had made Sykes or us aware of your concerns at the time they came to your attention. If you had done so all of the above could have been either addressed or explained. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Les2.8★Oct 2019

• "Lovely clean cottage and everything expected was supplied, in a lovely rural ..."

  Lovely clean cottage and everything expected was supplied, in a lovely rural setting, and welcome pack on arrival was the best ever, thanks to Kim and Shirley for that, and will strongly recommend this cottage and your company

  Reviewed by James5.0★Sep 2019

• "Lovely property in a beautiful location."

  Good location for exploring the Broads , Norwich and the coast. The Wi-fi was good while we were there no problems at all the Netflix worked for us too. The property was well equipped and very clean. Wonderful welcome basket with lots of goodies including a bottle of wine a lovely surprise. We would definitely recommend The Stable.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Aug 2019

• "There was a lovely welcome pack of food."

  Everything we needed was there. It was excellent Base and we had a brilliant time.

  Reviewed by Marlene5.0★Jul 2019

• "We enjoyed our holiday very much."

  The cottage was clean & comfortable. Convenient for Norwich, Gt.Yarmouth & Lowestoft. Down side was poor internet reception. it would probably be better not to mention Netflix, as it is a bit intermittent. Overall we enjoyed holiday.

  Reviewed by Christine4.4★Jun 2019

• "The cottage was well presented, clean, tidy and well equipped all round."

  The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. The "Welcome Pack" was a nice touch. I brought loads of stuff that I need not bothered with as it was there. For us the location was perfect as we were looking at the the windmills and roman forts on the The Broads. It was peaceful, quiet and tranquil. For the price I would certainly go back there again as it was idyllic. The only one criticism I have was with the managing agents. We asked if we could use hot tub as they said we need to give notice and we did give notice. This was not provided!!!!!! No hot tub I was gutted.

  Thank you for your very kind feed back it is of course very much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again. We can only apologise for the disappointment you experienced. However for information purposes only the hot tub was removed from service via the managing agent more that three months ago so was not available. The managing agent advised us that those affected had been notified. Once again we can only apologise on their behalf. Many Thanks Property Owner

  Reviewed by P5.0★Jun 2019

• "The little touches in the cottage made it a home from home, from the pictures on the walls to the games and books."

  The kitchen was amazingly well equipped, everything had been thought about to make life easier. The house has been finished to a very high standard and decorated beautifully; the heated towel rail was a definite bonus too. The owners were on hand if we needed them. The location was perfect for all the places we wanted to visit. I can’t recommend The Stables highly enough.

  Reviewed by Clair5.0★Apr 2019

• "Very poor internet connection, the netflix hardly worked."

  Very cold during the night as the heating is preset. Noticed a few cobwebs around the cottage but overall pretty clean.

  Thank you for your comments, we welcome all feedback. Unfortunately internet/broadband here can sometimes be poor due to the remote location of this cottage. As we are unable to improve this issue we have decided to change the property details to incorporate this fact. Very cold during the night as the heating is pre-set. Outside of the main heating's pre-set times individual room heaters are available and situated in each room, full user instructions were to be found in the holiday let user guide. Noticed a few cobwebs around the cottage but overall pretty clean. The cottage is meticulously cleaned and inspected prior to any guests arrival. However, it should be noted that it takes about one hour for the average spider to construct an elaborate web therefore this is always to be expected. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham3.1★Feb 2019

• "The accommodation was spacious, well maintained and clean."

  It was in a lovely position in the country for peace and quiet, yet not too far from shops and amenities and would recommend to anyone.

  Reviewed by Bernard4.7★Jan 2019

• "A nice property in a quiet location"

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Dec 2018

• "We enjoyed our stay at The Stables."

  The cottage was comfortable and well-equipped in most respects. A peaceful location. If there had been four of us, we would have struggled to cook a decent meal with only one medium and two tiny saucepans and a small frying pan. For two of us it was fine. We were disappointed that the 'welcome hamper', reported on so positively by other guests, was conspicuous by its absence - just the empty container! Also, arriving on a cold night to find all the radiators on 'frost setting' was a chilly experience. Once we had turned up the radiators the place was much warmer the next day.

  We are of course pleased to receive all feed back and are very sorry to read that you were unhappy with several items at The Stables Holiday Let. Unfortunately it is impossible to accurately anticipate when guests will arrive, we used to put the heating on prior to a guests anticipated arrival but received many complaints that the property was too warm. We therefore decided it prudent that the guests should control their own heating. We do like to offer a welcome pack to all our guests which is solely a complimentary gesture by us, however and unfortunately in your case by the time we were notified of your booking there was not time enough for us to provide one. I am sure that you will appreciate the property is prepared each time based on the number of guests booked and in your case this was two people. However we do note in the user guide that should anything extra be required guests should contact us. We do hope you found this response helpful. Many thanks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nick4.4★Nov 2018

• "Warm friendly greeting with a very nice welcoming pack."

  Bungalow was very clean and spacious, with all requirements catered for. Will definitely be coming back

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Nov 2018

• "My husband and I had a wonderful week long stay in this beautiful Stable Cottage."

  The owners have thought about what their guests would appreciate and equipped accordingly with all the comforts of home. The Welcome Basket when we arrived being an extra special touch. This cottage is about 10 to 15 miles from both Great Yarmouth and Norwich which are lovely places to visit. With the Norfolk Broads being on the doorstep too. We will be making a return to this property in the Future as we thoroughly enjoyed staying here.

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Oct 2018

• "This place was brilliant , so many extras to make it feel like home , and the ..."

  This place was brilliant , so many extras to make it feel like home , and the welcome pack was a lovely touch ,so peaceful and so much outdoor space for us , we had an amazing time and anyone looking for peace & quiet with a touch of luxury ,this is the place for you

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2018

• "Lovely holiday home helpful owner."

  Well equipped and thought out

  Reviewed by Elaine4.7★Jul 2018

• "Lovely cottage."

  Owners nice and friendly. Would recommend highly. Super welcome pack. Would go again.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jun 2018

• "Very comfortable and well-equipped house, well positioned for Southern Broads."

  Quibbles? Broadband speed was almost zero and the outside sitting area needs a bit of TLC (though as this is the property's first year to let, no doubt this will follow).

  Reviewed by William4.4★May 2018

• "We wanted a break away to recharge our batteries and we certainly found it in this wonderful place out in the middle of nowhere."

  It was exceptionally well maintained with plenty of towels etc. and extremely comfortable. The welcome pack was unbelievable with lots of treats to make your time away just that bit special. We would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a base for touring the broads or Norwich or to people like us who just wanted to get away for it all for a while.

  Reviewed by Kay5.0★Apr 2018

• "Fabulous welcome pack."

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jan 2018

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