Tilly's Retreat

4.3★

Good

8 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

22 Customer Review(s)

Rob
December 2022

“This is a lovely house in a great location.”

We noted that the owners wanted us to treat it as our own, which is nice. The house was great and overall would book again, but I can't help think spending a few hundred quid or so would be money well spent. The tvs are either a bit broken or vintage and can be replaced for basic modern models. The bunk beds maybe could do with a new mattress etc. The kitchen is very well equipped but matching plates etc might be nice. And the glasses were quite dirty when we arrived. Nothing major though ...

We noted that the owners wanted us to treat it as our own, which is nice. The house was great and overall would book again, but I can't help think spending a few hundred quid or so would be money well spent. The tvs are either a bit broken or vintage and can be replaced for basic modern models. The bunk beds maybe could do with a new mattress etc. The kitchen is very well equipped but matching plates etc might be nice. And the glasses were quite dirty when we arrived. Nothing major though and the house was lovely and warm and we certainly felt at home in it. Was good to have a dining table that accommodated all 8 of us too which was fab for Christmas. And the WiFi was good too. So would we book Tillys retreat again? Yes! But would be nice to see a couple of minor updates to the property. The garden looked great but we couldn't go out due to the weather but I'm sure it would be great in the summer. But thanks for a lovely stay - we all had a great Christmas with the whole family, thank you!

- Rob, December 2022

Thank you for your feedback, we will look into your recommendations. In regards to the T.V sometimes guests can fiddle with the cables or in some cases unplug the Arial which can cause some issues. If there are ever any problems we ask guests contact us so we can help rectify as soon as possible. We are so glad to hear that you felt at home at Tillys retreat and had a great Christmas! We hope to see you again soon. Thanks Property Owner
Robert October 2022

“We loved the house ideal location for all our needs”

- Robert, October 2022
David October 2022

“The heating did not work at all so the property was so cold, that 1 of our party had to go home early because they became ill.”

A lot of the crockery was chipped which is a health hazard, 1 wine glass was cracked, the oven was so dirty that we dared not to use it, the only thing we could watch on the tv was netflix, no BBC, ITV, Channel 4 or 5. I would not recommend using this property.

- David, October 2022

Hi there, you contacted us during your stay to advise of an issue with the heating, the thermostat had locked, apologies for the inconvenience but we did resolve this for quickly you we didn't hear anything further during your stay so assumed there was no further issues. The TV we provide is smart and has access to the basic apps like Netflix, there is a BBC app available to use and some others, apologies you couldn't locate them during your stay, if you had contacted us again to let us know, we would have been able to advise as we are always happy to help. Property Owner
Linda September 2022

“Tilly’s Retreat was a lovely house and well equipped.”

The garden was ideal, secure and far larger than we expected. All the shops and the sea front are within walking distance and some days we didn’t use the car.

- Linda, September 2022
Stefania July 2022

“We really enjoyed the holiday and would certainly think about visiting again.”

The garden was a real asset and the house was very spacious for the 6 of us. It was good to have Netflix – many don’t. Some minor points: - Could do with a bigger toaster Perhaps more modern bedding Bigger bath towels

- Stefania, July 2022
Linda June 2022

“We love this property for it's flexible accommodation, proximity to all amenities and enclosed garden so small children are safe to play.”

- Linda, June 2022
Annette May 2022

“Excellent location everything walking distance house is big enough for what we needed”

- Annette, May 2022
Elizabeth April 2022

“Very nice, spacious house in a great location which met our requirements very well.”

We found pretty much everything we needed. We did feel cold over the weekend - particularly on Sunday when the heating went off and we couldn't override the thermostat. There was a draught coming under the kitchen door which didn't help. No heating in kitchen. That said, the weather did improve throughout the week which helped. Plenty to do in Hunstanton and the beach at Old Hunstanton was great for small children. Sea Life Centre a big hit as was adventure golf. Definitely somewhere we will visit again. We only used the car once - walked everywhere. Park across the road a big plus.

- Elizabeth, April 2022
Roy February 2022

“Good Family Property, located very close to Town & Beach Tilleys Retreat is a very good family size property within east reach of Town and Beach.”

Very well equipped with all appliance's and wood burner. Disappointing that there was no starter pack for the woodburner, which generally most properties with a wood burner supply. Also unusual not to receive a welcome pack, all properties we have rented in the past had supplied one, even during the later stages of the pandemic. Our arrival did not get off to a good start, arrived in the dark as arrival time had to be after 5pm (later than most holiday cottages), the entrance hall was in darkness as the LED light fitting was not working properly, so had to go upstairs with a torch to find a bedside lamp to move to the hall. In the first lamp I found in the main bedroom the bulb was dead, so had to located another. This lack of very basic maintenance we found with other items: none of the three outside lights were working, loose drawer and door knobs that seem to come off in your hands. One knob on the bedside cabinet in the first bedroom was missing and was found in a drawer, so quick bit of DIY re fixed it. The cloakroom on the top floor door would not latch close. When stripping the beds there were very noticeable staining to the quilts and one mattress had spring showing. We discovered the three saucepans in the kitchen had food left stuck to them, so checked all crockery etc carefully before using and was surprised at the number of items chipped and we sorted out and washed items before we used them. Despite there being bookshelves of DVD's there was no DVD player We left on the Friday due to being required to leave by 9am on the Saturday to allow for a leisurely departure. Cannot understand why Tilley's Retreat has an arrival time of 5pm and departure time of 9am. We used five holiday cottages during 2021 and all had arrival times of 3 pm or 4pm and departure time of 10am. The minor negative items are very easily and cheaply rectified and you would not expect in a property of this rental value. However they did not spoil our holiday in this lovely property which has a very efficient heating and hot water system. The property also benefits from a large family Garden.

- Roy, February 2022
Steven December 2021

“A short walk from the centre of town and beach but far enough away to be quiet.”

A well appointed, very clean house with a friendly family feel. We did find the 9am check out time a pain so most of us left the day before so that we could leave at leisure. All in all a great Christmas stay that we would recommend. ps If you are looking at a Summer stay a nice big garden.

- Steven, December 2021
Linda June 2021

“Excellent location.”

Safe fenced/walled garden.

- Linda, June 2021
Julie June 2021

“Lovely family house with secure private garden for children and dogs to play safely.”

Ideal location in few mins walk to beach and town.

- Julie, June 2021
Heidi May 2021

“We had a wonderful stay at Tilly’s Retreat.”

The house was well equipped for a large family group and we wanted for nothing. The back garden was an especially lovely area. Very safe and accessible for the children and our family dog. The house is perfectly situated as there is a park for exercising the dog and play area for children that is virtually on the doorstep and the seafront and activities are a short stroll away. This property is absolutely perfect for an all ages group holiday. Would highly recommend.

- Heidi, May 2021
Shelley October 2020

“We were very disappointed with this holiday let.”

We have been renting cottages / houses for over twenty years with different companies and this has to be one of the most disappointing! Every other rental we have had provided a welcome pack, even if it was just a pint of milk in the fridge but there was nothing here. The main reason for booking this house is the wood burning stove, again, every other rental has provided a basket of logs to start you off but no logs, no newspapers, not even a companion set to use with the fire so heaven knows how we were meant to use it or clean it out ! Please don't advertise a wood burner / fire if the owners don't want to encourage the use of it! Considering we had to check in late due to the "extra cleaning" required due to Covid we found the house to be dusty, not cleaned properly and the cutlery had been put back in the drawers with food stuck to it. The bedside lamp in the main bedroom had no bulb so we had to find one elsewhere and the general standard of hygiene left a lot to be desired. The instructions said that there were spare keys just inside the door but these didn't exist and the shed where we had to initially collect the key from (in the safe) was filthy and bin bags full of rubbish left in there. Instructions said to leave the bedding in the laundry basket provided but these didn't exist either - I must say if we had known the state of the bedding before stripping it on our departure we definitely would not have used it, stained pillows and duvets, not what I would expect from a house that demands such a high price for a stay. In fact we were so disappointed with the overall lack of cleanliness, use of the fire and the general feeling we got that we packed up our belongings on Tuesday morning and came home, cutting our stay short by 4 nights. Would I recommend Tilly's Retreat? No. Would I recommend Sykes Holiday Cottages? Not based on this experience!

- Shelley, October 2020

Thank you for comments. We have taken on board your issuesand will have these actioned. In accordance with many bookings at present due to COVID, no welcome pack can be left. A companion set is normally located at the property. The dishwasher is due for replacement and it may have been that previous guests have not checked the cutlery properly before returning it. It is a large, Victorian house with many original features including fireplaces. I am not aware on any staining, I will check the state of the bedding. Property Owner
Andy August 2020

“A lovely house close to sea and shops,ideal size for a family,great garden.”

- Andy, August 2020
Natalie October 2019

“We had a great stay, location was ideal!”

- Natalie, October 2019
Sarah July 2019

“This was the best holiday we’ve had for a UK holiday for a long time.”

We liked it so much we’ve booked again. Well located and great house.

- Sarah, July 2019
Christine May 2019

“Tall people might find the third floor bedroom a bit difficult owing to the ceiling height.”

Also the bathroom on the third floor is just a toilet and very small hand basin. There isn’t a towel rail up there so a couple of hooks to hang towels would be useful. However it’s overall a lovely comfortable house and well furnished. Lovely spacious hall. Plenty of cooking equipment. Some toys and equipment for small children and babies. The beach is 5 minutes walk away. Good bus services from Hunstanton to other venues along the north Norfolk coast.

- Christine, May 2019
James March 2019

“Mattress on double bed front first floor sags considerably in the middle could probably do with replacing.”

All in all an absolutely great week was had by all many thanks.

- James, March 2019
Roy February 2019

“The house is very spacious and has every thing you need for a lovely holiday.”

Location to the town centre, beach and park within few minutes. The garden was being re landscaped with a new large patio, and unfortunately, virtually all shrubs/trees had been removed and bare earth where the lawn had been. Completely different to the pictures on the web site. Not ideal for us with a dog, The park compensated for us being unable to use the garden. For future bookings, once the landscaping has been finished the garden will not be a problem. i felt we should have have been made aware the garden could not be used.

- Roy, February 2019
Colin November 2018

“Wood burning stove has no brush or poker.”

The property needs more than one TV.because it caters for upto ten people and the garden could do with some loving care.

- Colin, November 2018
Justin September 2018

“Good location and no complaints with the property itself which was spacious and very well presented”

- Justin, September 2018

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x twin with 1 x interlinking double, 1 x double, 1 x children's bunk, 1 x second floor double
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
First floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Second floor bathroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/ diner
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburner.
Underfloor heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV with Netflix, DVD player, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Lawned garden with seating areas
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop, pub and seafront 10 mins walk

The property

Tilly's Retreat is a delightfully charming town house just a 10 minute walk from the seafront in Hunstanton. It plays host to five bedrooms; a twin with an interlinking double, another double and a children's bunk room on the first floor with another double room on the second floor. There is a ground floor shower room and bathrooms on the first and second floors. Downstairs is a kitchen with dining area, a dining room and a sitting area with a woodburning stove. Outside is a delightful enclosed garden with furniture and off-road parking for 2 cars. Tilly's Retreat is the ideal holiday getaway in East Anglia.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £175.

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About the location

HUNSTANTON

King's Lynn 16.5 miles.

The award-winning coastal town of Hunstanton, locally known as Sunny Hunny, is located on the Western side of the East Norfolk Coastline, renowned for its beautiful sunsets over the sea. Hunstanton is a great family-friendly holiday destination. The seafront with promenade offers rock and candyfloss stalls, funfair rides, a sealife sanctuary, bowls, golfing, a leisure centre, pitch-and-putt, Esplanade gardens, theatre, clean sandy beaches, donkey rides and sea tours in an amphibious craft. On Sunday afternoons a band often plays in the bandstand on the green overlooking the beach, serenading sunbathers and day-trippers, while throughout the year additional events are held within the town. Walking along the beach towards Old Hunstanton you find the richly-coloured cliff faces with intriguing rock pools. The beach at Old Hunstanton is popular with sunbathers, and also with wind and kite surfers. Within a 20-mile radius there is a large number of places of interest including NT properties, market towns and flint villages, offering something for all family members.

Hunstanton, Norfolk (Ref. 985096)

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a lovely house in a great location.”

“We loved the house ideal location for all our needs”

“The heating did not work at all so the property was so cold, that 1 of our party had to go home early because they became ill.”

“Tilly’s Retreat was a lovely house and well equipped.”

“We really enjoyed the holiday and would certainly think about visiting again.”

“We love this property for it's flexible accommodation, proximity to all amenities and enclosed garden so small children are safe to play.”

“Excellent location everything walking distance house is big enough for what we needed”

“Very nice, spacious house in a great location which met our requirements very well.”

“Good Family Property, located very close to Town & Beach Tilleys Retreat is a very good family size property within east reach of Town and Beach.”

“A short walk from the centre of town and beach but far enough away to be quiet.”

“Excellent location.”

“Lovely family house with secure private garden for children and dogs to play safely.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Tilly’s Retreat.”

“We were very disappointed with this holiday let.”

“A lovely house close to sea and shops,ideal size for a family,great garden.”

“We had a great stay, location was ideal!”

“This was the best holiday we’ve had for a UK holiday for a long time.”

“Tall people might find the third floor bedroom a bit difficult owing to the ceiling height.”

“Mattress on double bed front first floor sags considerably in the middle could probably do with replacing.”

“The house is very spacious and has every thing you need for a lovely holiday.”

“Wood burning stove has no brush or poker.”

“Good location and no complaints with the property itself which was spacious and very well presented”

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HUNSTANTON