Maples

The house suited us very well, 6 adults and 6 teenagers between 13 and 71 years old.

It was as described in the listing but there was a barbecue, which we would have used if we had been aware of its presence beforehand. It was clean and reasonably well maintained, the beds were comfortable and we loved the kitchen diner with the big wooden table. The sofas in one lounge were comfortable and supportive but the sofas in other lounge were very soft and uncomfortable. The owners were very responsive to our messages and were going to replace the dishwasher, which was becoming more and more difficult to use, on the day that we left. We would happily consider returning if the prices had not increased by over £500 for the same week next year. The increase means that it no longer within our price bracket.

This is a beautiful space for a holiday with 3 generations and we were very excited when we arrived.

The biggest problem that we were presented with was the awful smell of damp and mould in the downstairs bedroom and the lounge on the same side of the house. The result of this that they were not useable and the grand mother had to move into an upstairs bedroom and children were moved into the same room to make the space. And the lounge could not be used as a family space. There was many things we loved about this house. The kitchen was great, well equipped and a supper table. The dishwasher however was filthy inside and cleaned the dishes poorly, even after cleaning it and filling it with salt and salt. The cooker had a fault on the fan oven setting it would not heat up properly, we finally on day 3 worked out if the oven was put on setting with no fan but heat up top and bottom, we were then able to cook in it. The bedrooms were lovely with comfortable beds and were clean and well furnished. The utility room was great for laundry aswell as providing a safe room for our small dog. There was even toys and books for the children to enjoy

We have just finished our stay at the Maples during the May bank holiday with 8 adults and 2 children.

The house is perfectly located as a 5 minute walk to the beach and shops, we didn't have to use our car all weekend. We had a great stay, the house is a good size and loved that all the rooms had their own bathrooms. The rooms have plenty of storage and the beds are comfy. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, plates, mugs etc, we loved the nice touch of including a welcome hamper with tea, coffee, wine and snacks. A couple of negatives are: - the garden needs some urgent attention, it's a great sun trap but there are weeds everywhere, a table is rotten, the slabs are uneven. I think a little tlc is required for this to match the house. - the light bulb in the smaller lounge is broken, I would assume it's been like this for a while, things like this should be checked each time the house is cleaned - the downstairs toilet has a tray under the sink due to a leak, that should be fixed ASAP - there is a drip in the tap in the Oriental bath tap. While I had some negative comments overall we enjoyed our stay and we would recommend Maples to other families.

The reason for our visit to Hunstanton was to scatter my late mothers ashes (she missed being 100 by two weeks).

Although this was a sad time it was so nice to find somewhere that as a family we could all get together and celebrate her life. The Maples was perfect, The three children loved the games room, and we new that they where safe at the top of the house. the bedrooms and facilities where brilliant. The adults spent most of our time sitting in the kitchen/dining area chatting and raising a glass or two.

The property was exactly as described with the large kitchen diner very much the heart of the house.

All of the bedrooms were comfortable and clean, as were the living rooms. The back garden space could use a little TLC, whilst we were there the weather was very good and we made the most of the space, however, it could do with a spruce up but it didn't detract from the overall experience

The 12 of us had a lovely weekend in this nice big house in a great location, close to a friendly cafe and the beach.

The house could do with a little bit of maintenance but was comfortable. In Oriental, the hot tap on one of sinks wasn’t working and the pool table had 2 balls missing and was very wobbly. In the kitchen, the non-stick pans need replacing and we couldn’t get the fan option on the oven to work. But, these are minor things and we had a wonderful time.

We had great stay over Christmas with 3 generations of the family enjoying the ability to come together at meal times and play games around the big table.

The games room was also a huge hit with the adult kids and younger grandchildren. Location was excellent for beach walks and bedrooms all comfortable. The dog room was perfect for our young puppy. Adult and kids living rooms for opposing TV were also very welcome

Maples is ideaĺy located in hunstanton,short walk to the beach,a corner Premier shop.

10mins to the centre with shops pubsand entertainment. The owner quickly responded to our queries,and a couple minor problems sorted very quickly. It was warm comfortable with 6 ensuite rooms ideal for 11 adults . We could all easily cook,then sit and eat together.the 3 dogs loved it .it was our 2nd stay and will stay again

We have just had an amazing family weekend at Maples to celebrate my husband’s 80th birthday.

(Multi generational and with two dogs)The house is so comfortable, well equipped and ideally situated for beach and town. We had an exceptional celebratory meal at “Chives” restaurant and were given excellent ,friendly service. Definitely would recommend this stunning house, and we all agreed we’d would love to return.

We found Maples clean and spacious in a great area, minutes from the beach and amenities.

On street parking for our group wasn’t a problem. Garden would benefit from some TLC and a previous occupant hadn’t cleaned up after their dog. Shower rail in Oriental room was broken (reported to owner and agreed it would be fixed when we left to avoid disruption to our holiday). The inside bedroom door handle of the Field room was missing (not reported at the time as we managed). Bedrooms weren’t set up as requested but again we managed and it didn’t impact on our holiday. Having said that, Maples is a great holiday property and we wouldn’t hesitate to return.

The games room made the house perfect for my grandson.

Lots of space and rooms to soread out and be on your own if needed. The knives for preparing the food really needed to be sharpened and bin’s needed better labelling, otherwise it was brilliant.

Maples is a lovely house that worked really well as a base for a large family group of mixed ages.

There was loads of space and we particularly liked the large kitchen with a table that meant we could all comfortably eat together. The coffee machine was very popular. The small garden was a real sun trap and our dog had his own room! The house is really well located between Old Hunstanton and the town centre but was very quiet.

The property is great for large groups.

Reasonable price. Seaside town with loads of bars &b resaurants. Quiet location with loads of free nearby street parking. All bedrooms good size with ensuites. Lovely clean towels. The property was spotless with one small exception where looks like the previous occupants had dumped 2 unwashed saucepans at the back of the kitchen cupboard which were missed by the cleaners. Only one wire shelf in the oven was a challenge!! Had to spend a couple of quid replacing batteries in TV remote. 4 DW tablets & no rinse aid or salt seemed a bit mean especially as they were all needed. Spent a bit more money sorting that one out too. Ending on a high, the house & garden were perfect & would go back again without hesitation.

The location of the property was ideal for all the activities.

We were disappointed with the maintenance of the property and felt it needed t l c and a deep clean in the kitchen and tidy in the outside areas.

Maples was the ideal place to stay for our weekend away.

It had everything we needed plenty of kitchen equipment and plenty of space for 11 of us. The noisy plumbing was a downfall but didn't spoil our stay at all.

We had an amazing family weekend celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary, then a relaxing few days to complete the week.

The house was very well equipped and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank you, Lin

Better e plantation re the recycling bin and other bin day and times The kitchen cupboard door was off 1 hinge we had quick reply from owner we said we could manage and another handle loose Check working radiators in 2 bedrooms again manager replied very quickly The communication was excellent

Lovely big accommodation and we really enjoyed our stay.

Close to amenities and the beach. The house was comfortable but could do with a bit of decorating. Some maintenance was required here and there. It did not spoil our enjoyment and we had a great holiday in Hunstanton.

We found it generally very clean.

Just a few bits of debris left in some bedrooms. This is the second time I have booked the house. Each time for a different group. We had 5 children and a baby this time with mixed ages up to 10years old. They all absolutely loved the space and the games room. Also Maples is in an excellent position for beaches and town. We actually didn't leave the area as there was so much to do and the weather was very kind. It was great for the two dogs as well.

The kettle and dishwasher could do with replacing.

There are quite a few uneven floor tiles in the kitchen. A tumble dryer would be an asset, especially as there were only 4 pegs for the washing line! We were a family of 9 plus dogs. Maples gets a rating of 8/10 from us.

Lovely house, great rooms with good amenities for everyone.

It needs a really good dust and a better bannister up to the loft floor but otherwise brilliant. The sofa in the living room on the left as you go through the front door is so low it’s awful for older people or anyone with a back complaint.

Upstairs single bedroom door could not be opened from inside.

Lovely house could do with some minor TLC

Perfect for a large family or friends group to enjoy relaxing together.

The large kitchen with very long refractory table helps the group eat,play,discuss and drink together. Convenient for beach walks and the main town attractions.

Great house and great location.

Very well equipped with everything for 12 guests. We will definitely be back. Not for publishing - but for the owner - it does need a good clean - there are loads of cobwebs everywhere. The bottom bedroom wall shelves were very very dusty.

A fabulous house.

Absolutely loved the break, thankyou.

However just a few issues, The dishwasher failed to work it showed E15 as problem. Showers running warm and cold, and very slow output of water. Lamp in Oriental room was broken upon arrival. These didn't spoil our experience but feel you need to know. Thankyou for sharing your house with us. Definately rebook for next year.

We were welcomed by a wonderful hamper of goodies and a friendly note, and the accommodation was spacious, clean, quiet and very comfortable, offering great facilities.

We would definitely stay here again! Thank you.

Maples is a lovely house.

Clean and well equipped. There were only 2 tiny issues that we had, the large ensuite bathroom is freezing even with heating on full blast...maybe some sort of heater could be installed? Also this bathroom has no towel rail or hooks, please put a couple of hooks up! And as we were an older group and there was only 1 walk in shower we all had to climb into a bath and there are no safety handles or even a shower mat so 2 of my party felt very unsafe and had to keep using the shower in the master ensuite. Nothing that couldn't be rectified very easily. Bath mats for a start would be very much appreciated. But as I say very small issues. Overall the house was good, clean and the heating system is so easy to use I was very happy not having to read a load of instructions!

Situation is ideal and having sufficient bathrooms for everyone is a plus.

It took us a while to work out the controls of the range and microwave but we managed in the end.

We had a fantastic Holiday at Maples.

There was 11 of us four generations age 3-79. Plenty of space for everyone to relax and have quiet time which was much needed with 3 little boys under 5. Our girls liked having the loft bedroom with their own games room. The stairgates were very useful!. It was a very short walk to the beach and into town. We spent lots of family time in the kitchen cooking, eating and playing games the table was perfect for all the family to sit together. My 79 year old Mum said her bed was so comfy she did not want to leave. We would certainly stay again in the future.

A wonderfully spacious, really well equipped house.

Excellent location. Suited all ages really well. Thank you. Lovely furniture. Just some windows wouldn’t open; overflow at side of house no drain and peeling wallpaper in one bathroom.

We have just had the best holiday at Maples.

Three generations family gathering. So much space for getting together in groups of various sizes or altogether as we wanted to. The house is so well equipped with the bedroom sizes and showering facilities, the safe garden and outside furniture for barbecue and eating. The kitchen is enormous and fully equipped. Everything has been considered from stairgates to a dedicated games room plus unfailing wifi. Hunstanton speaks for itself and is easily within walking distance. Nearer to the house we found two children's play areas that were easily accessible for them on foot for those times to let off steam nearby. The corner shop at the end of the road is a godsend for extra bits, though we arranged a Tesco delivery for the evening of our arrival without any problem. Parking nearby in the street for the cars that didn't fit in front of the house (we had 4) was never a problem. Owners are accessible and caring.

I suppose it depends what you want, as a family, from a holiday.

If you don't do much cooking, and enjoy watching TV with 'surround sound' in each room, then this is the place for you. Our family dynamic however is different: in the evenings we like to cook good locally sourced produce, and sit, chatting and eating 'en famille' in the kitchen. Unfortunately the house does not lend itself to this; the facilities didn't work properly (oven/BBQ) and the undimmable overhead lighting in the kitchen was on a par with a second World War "interrogation" room. On a plus side the bathrooms were clean, the beds clean but some not very comfortable - downside - leaking taps and pipes, and the garden area and most of the house in desperate need of some TLC. Books and games for the children were appreciated. Decent beaches not quite as easily accessible as the description implies.

Fabulous location and great space for a large group-lots of bathrooms and lounges!

Beds in double rooms on 1st floor need new mattresses. They were very creaky and uncomfortable. Well equipped kitchen but not clearly organised. Dishwasher needed salt and rinse agent. Loved the kitchen table- very spacious and a perfect place to gather. Smell of damp in front lounge on right as you enter. We put the dehumidifier in there which did help but this may need looking at. Would recommend the house to friends and family. Thank you!

Overall great property in a good location.

Everything is provided which is great but needs alot of tlc. Scuff marks on walls. Grouting in bathrooms etc. really loose patio slabs which where you step down.

It looks like a poor DIY job with uneven and loose floors, ill-fitting doors, windows that don't open and features that don't work.

Of particular note are the toilet that overflows on every flush with the water running into the boiler and the tripping hazards at changes of floor covering. The whole property is furnished with economy standard and uncomfortable seating and beds. The standard of the kitchen equipment was poor. The kitchen table cannot be levelled on the uneven floor, which is a danger. Both staircases breach building regulations, which is patently a danger. The soil pipe crossing the back door has a leak. The paving in the back yard, once we had cleaned the excessive bird mess, has too many tripping hazards and loose slabs. The barbeque, being so dirty and rusty, was unusable. The matress did not fit the cot provided. We were a party of four genearations. The part of the family with young children left after three days and other adults left early having become frustrated by the condition of the property.

We had a wonderful time at Maples, it was perfect for our large family gathering which included 5 children ranging in age from 8 to 14 years.

The house is clean, comfortable and very well equipped with lots of space to accomodate everyone. It is in a very good location - just a quick 5 minute walk from the sea front and town of Hunstanton which has plentiful activities for all ages. The owners of they property were really helpful and the basket of goodies for our arrival was a lovely touch and very welcome. The only negative I could think of was the bathroom window in oriental bedroom didnt open and the bed made a bit of a noise when you turned over. However, these were very minor things and in no way detracted from our enjoyment of the property. It is the first time any of us had been Haunstanton and we all impressed with both the place and the house. Would definately recommend to others.

Thank you for helping us make such wonderful memories!

We are a group of Mums with all our kids ages ranging from 7 - 10 and every year we have a ‘Big House’ trip where we all hang out together, enjoy sharing big communal meals and we always go places with lots of local beaches to blow away the cobwebs and for the kids to enjoy the outdoors. This year did not disappoint!!! In fact we all agree it was the best yet!!! With the 2 lounges, the games room & the big kitchen table we were able to all be together and also have space to spread when we needed it! With that many children we need space! We especially liked that all the rooms had their own shower facilities, that we could access the back in our soggy and dirty beach stuff and use the utility room to get everything washed without sand ending up in our rooms, and that the house was really warm and cosy. After a day at the beach we made use of board games, quiet spaces to read, movies on in different rooms, and the pool table was a great hit! Kitchen facilities were great, especially the giant pots, dishwasher, and the all important coffee machine! Mum heaven! The locality was amazing. Walking into town was easy, and the beach at Old Hunstanton was gorgeous with many other classic Norfolk spots nearby such as Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea, and Sandringham (which has an awesome play area and you only pay for parking!). Unfortunately we didn’t realise you need to book the oasis pool that has slides etc for fun, but instead we found a private hire pool which was reasonably priced and worth the value as we had it all to ourselves! We will definitely be back!!! Thanks

Comfort:- Bed in Field was very creaky and everytime you turned over it woke you up!

No complaints about any other bed, I was in Oriental and loved it

Your house is wonderful.

Starting with the great location just a short walk away from the beach, town and pubs, but quiet and with a comfortable interior. The huge kitchen table is great focus for games/meals etc and the kitchen is fully equipped. Every room is spacious and well designed, I had a much better night’s sleep than in my own bed! The games room is a huge bonus and with 10 adults, 2 babies and 2 dogs we have had the most fabulous family weekend without feeling squashed top of each other. Lovely to arrive to a hamper basket of goodies and communication has been speedy and very friendly. I really cannot recommend this house enough. Thank you so much, we have incredible memories that we will treasure.

11 of us stayed for a weekend to celebrate my husband’s birthday.

The house was warm comfortable and had everything needed.my only issue was I contacted Sykes via email and phone with the way we wanted the beds made up but this obviously wasn’t forwarded to the property owners. That aside I would recommend this property for a family gathering.

The house was nice and spacious, with all the necessary utilities provided.

The games room was especially a hit with the kids. Great proximity to the beach and other attractions. The host was very helpful and quick to respond to any needs. Would definitely recommend and will go back again next summer.

Large well appointed property, very noisy plumbing and beds!

Some bits getting a bit dated but maintenance was prompt.Good welcome pack and lots of helpful notes and items. Great position.Easy on street parking.

Positives: Plenty of room.

Parking. Games room was a real hit with the family. Very well equiped kitchen, ice making fridge, speakers. Some nice touches like beach towels and welcome pack. Negatives: Finish of floor tiles, positioning of light switches behind doors. We had a few maintenance issues which took the shine off of the stay. However, the owners worked hard to sort the problems which were all resolved by the end of our week.

Great house.

Plenty of space. Good facilities.

We loved our stay at Maples.

The house was fantastic, it had everything we needed and the location was perfect. We were 7 adults, 5 children and 2 dogs and we didn’t get under each other’s feet once as there is so much space in the house. The room for the dogs was great and there were stair gates on each set of stairs (top and bottom) which was perfect for our 2 year old. The welcome hamper was such a lovely touch as was the information pack and when we had a little issue with the shower it was sorted the same day. Chris and Victoria were super quick at getting back to me and really lovely and helpful. Booking through Sykes Cottages was easy and we had all relevant information way before our stay. We’ll definitely be recommending Maples to family and friends and I’m sure we’ll be there again soon.

Maples well it is an absolutely superb property.

So well equipped and has everything you could possibly need. The kitchen is such a great social space and cooking and eating was a real pleasure. We didn’t really go into either of the comfortable living rooms as there was no need .The phone charging station again just so thought through with every type of charger you could need . All the rooms with the ensuite bathrooms just made it really comfortable for us all. We were greeted with a really nice welcome hamper which was very generous and thoughtful. Just a short walk from the cliffs and the beach again ideal. As a group of friends we only stayed for two nights but we all agreed we would have wished we could have stayed for longer and certainly will be rebooking . the size of the property is just phenomenal an Aladdin’s cave of comfortable rooms - it would be perfect for larger family get togethers . The games room was a real treat , again there’s been a great deal of thought and consideration . We all agreed we had a comfortable nights sleep with no moans about mattresses being too soft or too firm . Can’t praise this property enough and would highly recommend it .

Our stay at Maples was brilliant.

All of our extended family, 9 of us, enjoyed the holiday. The games room was very popular and the proximity of the beach other attractions was great. The house is comfortable and well equipped. The owners are very helpful.

We have a great stay here for a long weekend with the extended family.

The house was perfect for us with all the children and felt very spacious. It was so close to the beach and the play area and the shops etc - great location. The house was clean and tidy and the beds very comfortable. The host made good contact beforehand to ensure it was all set up as we wanted. Would definitely come back.

Absolutely fabulous house we were 10 adults, a 4 year old and a baby every facility to suit us all.

The games room was a great bonus, the reading landing was superb for the 4 year old who claimed it as her space. Barely a 10 minute walk to all facilities.