Primrose Cottage | Stiffkey | Home Hill | East Anglia

4.7★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

Richard
August 2024

“We had a lovely stay in Primose Cottage!”

It felt very homely and loved. Everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and very clean! The location was perfect to walk from or visit places nearby. There are so many places! Thank you !

It felt very homely and loved. Everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and very clean! The location was perfect to walk from or visit places nearby. There are so many places! Thank you !

- Richard, August 2024

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in Primrose Cottage. Property Owner
David July 2024

“Excellent stay lovely cottage would stay again.”

- David, July 2024

Delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Cottage. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Diana July 2024

“We were really impressed with the cleanliness of the cottage, the utensils were good quality,the beds very comfortable.”

To call it a cottage was an understatement ,we were surprised how large it was. Lovely garden too. Would highly recommend it.

- Diana, July 2024

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. It`s good to know you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Cottage. Property Owner
Adrian May 2024

“Lovely holiday cottage, comfortable, very clean and well equipped.”

We enjoyed a week at the cottage at the end of May and despite the unseasonably cold north wind the cottage was cosy enough. The southern aspect of the house front and garden means it's going to be easy to enjoy any sun there may be. The cottage is linear in design and all the rooms have windows facing the south. We manged well with the different floor levels that have developed as the original cottage was extended, the stair treads are quite shallow but safe enough for a couple in there late sixties. Bathrooms appear recently refurbished and were very clean. Super comfortable bed in the main double bedroom. Good wifi throughout the cottage and a reasonable O2 mobile signal. The kitchen has been refurbished as well and a good selection of implements, crockery, glasses and all the appliances you may need plus a large fridge. Nice to see a full set of washing up materials and plenty of washing up liquid. Lovely to chat to the owner's father who lives next door and he is full of local knowledge and tips. Nice little village with a shop for essentials (a little pricey) and a large range of gifts. Wells on Sea is just down the road for larger grocery shops and a range of shops. Loved our meal at the Red Lion and though there is a stretch of road with no pavement in the evenings there is little traffic to worry about so an easy walk. There are plenty of footpaths around the village and I would recommend turning left out of the gate and taking the road past the telephone box up to the sports field. Carry on through the fields and past the holiday homes and you come to the trees lining the edge of the marshland overlooking the sea. Here you can join the coastal path. One local attraction I would 100% encourage visitors to pay a visit is the 'Rescue Wooden Boats' museum, it only opens on Sundays but is a very professional and interesting display of artifacts, boats and information. They also run harbour tours in Wells in the old lifeboat the volunteers have restored. Other places close by I would recommend are Morston Quay and Blakeney with the latter having some good walks and a great cafe by the NT carpark. North Norfolk is great for families with lots of places to visit and super sandy beaches and lots of WWII history. Thoroughly recommend the cottage and location.

- Adrian, May 2024

What amazing feedback. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to be so informative for potential new guests. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Gill May 2024

“Loved Primrose Cottage - very comfortable and relaxing stay.”

Well placed for village walks and accsss to coastal path. Good pub and store/ cafe nearby. Very helpful owners. Highly recommend this cottage. Stayed here twice this year.

- Gill, May 2024

It was lovely to welcome you back to Primrose Cottage once again. Thank your for your positive feedback. Property Owner
Elizabeth May 2024

“Great house Clean Great situation for exploring north Norfolk Lovely ...”

Great house Clean Great situation for exploring north Norfolk Lovely garden Pub a few metres away Shop a few metres away Owners father next down Lovely man with lots of good advice on where to visit

- Elizabeth, May 2024

Thank you so much for your positive feedback particularly on my father! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Cottage. Property Owner
John April 2024

“Excellent property, well sited on the coast road with bus service , no need for the car.”

Pub 100 yds away tasty meal but small and expensive. Lovely area for coastal walking and bird watching

- John, April 2024

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Cottage. Property Owner
Gill March 2024

“Lovely, roomy, comfortable cottage.”

Beautiful garden. Excellent setting for a holiday, with local walks, local shop/ deli and pub/ restaurant. The owner is helpful and friendly. All in all a most enjoyable holiday. We have booked to come back.

- Gill, March 2024

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Cottage and look forward to your return. Property Owner
Ruth February 2024

“We had a great week at Primrose Cottage.”

Great amenities, comfortable beds & lovely to have a real fire in the evenings, only plus would be a dishwasher, as I really don't want to be washing up when I'm on holiday. Also please can you put hooks on the back of the bedroom doors, to hang nightwear on! many self catering owners seem to forget this! A bonus however was parking for 2 cars! The Red Lion pub in the village of Stiffkey is a great place for a meal and the local shop has delicious cakes & coffee. We were able to easily visit Holt, Burnham Market ( recommend having Sunday lunch at No 29 & tapas at the excellent Socius) Wells-next-the-Sea & Sheringham and had a trip into Norwich ( my home city), using the airport Park & Ride. Another alternative is to take the train from Sheringham. A great stay & we would definitely book again.

- Ruth, February 2024

Thank you for your feedback and the comments you raised. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed exploring Norfolk and had a great stay at Primrose Cottage. Property Owner
Paul October 2023

“Very happy with the property.”

Enjoyed our stay comfortable bed and furniture.owner James very pleasent and helpful.

- Paul, October 2023

We appreciate your feedback and apologise for the delay in responding. However, we were delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay in Primrose Cottage. Property Owner
Trevor October 2023

“The cottage is in an ideal place for exploring the the coastal path .”

Bus service excellent every 30 mins . The shop across the road is lovely selling local produce. Cottage would be better in the summer when you could sit in the garden . Won't be going back because we would like to explore other villages on the Norfolk coast which is lovely. T

- Trevor, October 2023
Christine September 2023

“A well equipped cottage.”

It was clean and well presented. The bed was very comfortable. The owners checked before our arrival that we knew the key box code and that we were sure of exactly where to find the cottage. The off road parking was spacious, and necessary, as Stiffkey has a narrow road. It is an old cottage so there is some uneveness in the floors, and the stairs are steep and narrow but this was in the description so it was not unexpected, just adds to the charm.

- Christine, September 2023

We are so pleased to hear you were comfortable at Primrose Cottage and thank you for your positive feedback. Property Owner
Sue June 2023

“Our second stay in this wonderful cottage, we enjoyed a great two weeks.”

The cottage is extremely comfortable with everything we needed. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you so much.

- Sue, June 2023

Thank you so much for your positive feedback of Primrose Cottage. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your two week stay there. Property Owner
Judith May 2023

“The cottage is full of character, comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed.”

We used the Coast Hopper bus to start or end our walks each day which meant we could explore more of the area. The scenery is varied with salt marshes, sand dunes and cliffs. This was our first visit to Norfolk and we loved it. Thank you James, for coffee, tea, milk and biscuits on arrival and also birthday card and chocs - a kind thought. We had some interesting chats with James' dad, John, next door, who has lived in Stiffkey all his long life and has a wealth of local knowledge. We had a great week - thank you, James.

- Judith, May 2023

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Cottage to explore our beautiful Norfolk coastline. Property Owner
Tim May 2023

“We had an excellent week at Primrose Cottage.”

The cottage itself is delightful and the village of Stiffkey is well placed for exploring the North Norfolk coast. For us, as electric vehicle owners, the EV charging facility at the cottage was an absolute delight. We topped up the car each night and had no need for public chargers at all during our week's stay. The owner's parents live next door and James' father was a fantastic source of local knowledge and so interesting to talk to. If I am half as good as him at his age I will be very happy! In summary, would recommend Primrose Cottage to anyone.

- Tim, May 2023

Thank you so much for your positive feedback, of both Primrose Cottage and James`s Dad! We are pleased to know that you found the EV charger a useful addition to the facilities we offer. Property Owner
Denise May 2023

“The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed for our holiday.”

Lovely garden to sit in and actually had some sun which was a bonus. One thing which we feel should be mentioned is the stairs are quite steep for anyone who is elderly or struggles with stairs. We managed them but my cousin had to stay on the sofa bed downstairs, had we known about the stairs she wouldn't have come with us. Other than that it's a good place to explore Norfolk.

- Denise, May 2023

Many thanks for your feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed Primrose Cottage and it`s location. As you mentioned, the stairs are steep and narrow, as you would expect in a traditional cottage and this is acknowledged on the Sykes website under property information. Property Owner
Damian April 2023

“Primrose Cottage is a wonderful place to stay when visiting North Norfolk.”

Within walking distance is a gastropub, cafe selling provisions (such as milk, eggs, bread + freshly baked pastries open from 830am) and other goodies, playground and the marsh to explore. We had a lovely time (3 nights) with the children and easy access to Wells and Holt. The cottage beds are super comfortable, the place is clean through out and the temperature is spot on. Lots of places to sit down and read a book on your own or gather together in the snug, sitting room or dinning room. Crabbing and beach equipment super helpful too in the garden shed. Highly recommend staying here.

- Damian, April 2023

Thank you for your positive feedback. Delighted to hear you enjoyed your Bank Holiday break at Primrose Cottage. Property Owner
Faith October 2022

“Everything was lovely!”

Such a pleasure to meet the owner and his father too. We were cosy and comfortable in the cottage and the location is perfect - a pre-breakfast stroll for birdwatching on the marsh was a real treat accessed from the door, and there is so much of interest close by. We really needed two weeks! Hope we will be back!

- Faith, October 2022

So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. It really is a fantastic location for birdwatchers. Thank you for your positive feedback. Property Owner
Annette October 2022

“We had a lovely time and Primrose Cottage was very clean (very important to us) and cosy.”

James was helpful and a nice touch was he contacted us before the holiday. He left us milk and biscuits which was a kind thought there was tea, coffee and sugar if required but we had our own decaf items with us. It was lovely having chats with his dad John next door which made you feel at home. All in all a great place for a good holiday.

- Annette, October 2022

It`s really important to us, to know you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Cottage. Thank you for your positive feedback. Property Owner
Sue September 2022

“Primrose Cottage was a wonderful place to stay.”

We enjoyed all the interesting details about the history of the cottage and the photos. The cottage was well provided with everything necessary for a good holiday and with details about how everything worked. Stiffkey Stores is a wonderful place and sells the most amazing mixture of groceries and goods, has a post office counter, serves fresh coffee and cakes and just about anything you could need. The Red Lion pub has very friendly staff and the beer and food are good. Everyone in the village was very friendly and all this adds up to provide for an excellent holiday!

- Sue, September 2022
Suzzanne August 2022

“The cottage was ok but smelt of damp everywhere.”

The kitchen was well equipped but hard to prepare a meal due to as it doesn’t have much worksurface also the cooker was very hard to work over all I was very disappointed.

- Suzzanne, August 2022

This is an old country cottage for which some allowance for it being so has to be given. The kitchen is within the oldest part of the house and is probably smaller than many modern equivalents. It is as well-equipped as it can be given its size and the aim to retain the country cottage appeal of the property. That said, the lay out was improved in April 2022 when new kitchen units and appliances were installed. Instructions for the cooker and all other appliances are contained in the information book in order to assist guests who may not be familiar with their operation. Being an old property a smell of damp may occur but generally tends to be during winter months when the property may not be occupied, the heating is off and doors/windows are closed but it would be unusual for this to extensively occur mid-summer, when the property is in use and doors/windows tend to be open, particularly so after the recent extended period of very hot, dry weather. While feedback is always welcomed and, we are disappointed the cottage did not meet the expectations of these guests, it should be considered in the context that on their departure our housekeeper discovered prohibited activity had occurred within the property during their stay. As a consequence of this discovery a complaint against them has been raised with Sykes and is currently pending resolution. Property Owner
Frances August 2022

“Clean, functional and pleasant comfortable place to stay and everything you needed.”

Very helpful owner when a hot water issue challenged us. Honestly loved it and its location.

- Frances, August 2022

Thank you for your understanding with the hot water which the electrician was able to rectify very swiftly. Delighted that you enjoyed your stay in Primrose Cottage. Property Owner
Dorothy July 2022

“Enjoyed our week in this very comfortable homely cottage very much.”

Very well equipped and close to the lovely village stores and cafe also the pub and marshes. Could do with a lid on the kitchen bin and a potato masher perhaps.

- Dorothy, July 2022

Thank you so much for your helpful feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. I apologise for the kitchen bin lid which had been previously damaged and was being repaired. Property Owner
Alwyn June 2022

“A super cottage.”

Lots of space . A lovely garden to sit in. Great walks from the door.

- Alwyn, June 2022

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. Delighted that you enjoyed our cottage and garden. Property Owner
Wendy June 2022

“Wonderful spot and plenty of space, even a comfortable bed!”

Thank you to the owner.

- Wendy, June 2022

Thank you for that feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Primrose Cottage. Property Owner
Gabrielle May 2022

“An Excellent Two Week Stay Cottage is an interesting mix of old and new.”

Very well equipped kitchen, generous supply of basics on arrival. Comfortable bed with second week's linen & towels kindly supplied. The Snug was great for quiet reading. We enjoyed the outside space and barbecue. Well situated for walks from the door as well as nearby access to the Coastal path. Good centre for touring North Norfolk. Grateful to have off road parking but take care pulling out as road narrow (20 MPH limit) and on a bend. Helpful owner, easy to contact if needed. Thank you.

- Gabrielle, May 2022

I am delighted you enjoyed your two week stay at Primrose Cottage. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Reginald April 2022

“The property was ideal for our needs and its location was ideal.”

- Reginald, April 2022

Thank you for your feedback which is very much appreciated. Property Owner
Christine December 2021

“Cottage was clean, cosy, warm and well equiped.”

The beds were comfortable with white quilts and pillows. Bedroom wardrobes had plenty of hangers, there was sufficient drawer space. The kitchen had plenty of pots, pans, cutlery and crockery; the owner, James, had kindly left us some milk, tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits.

- Christine, December 2021
Jennifer November 2021

“We had a lovely stay.”

Very comfortable and nicely equipped. The owner was very helpful by letting us arrive earlier than the stated time and with a query while we were there. We always use Sykes Cottages and have not been disappointed yet.

- Jennifer, November 2021
Keith September 2021

“The property was as described by Sykes.”

- Keith, September 2021
Roger August 2021

“Good location - a convenient distance from most places of interest in North Norfolk.”

Owner lived next door and was very helpful. Sykes should include the property number on the listing as Primrose Cottage does not show up on Google maps - however the property manager did give us directions.

- Roger, August 2021
Richard July 2021

“The cottage was beautiful, well maintained and very well equipped with everything we needed (apart, perhaps, for a drying rack for clothes in wet weather.”

That is our only, tiny criticism and I'm certain that if we'd asked for one the owner would have produced one) The owner was friendly, helpful and answered any queries straight away. The saltmarshes and other loveky walks are right on the doorstep. I would thoroughly recommend Primrose Cottage to anyone.

- Richard, July 2021
Valerie July 2021

“Really nice cottage!”

We had a super stay and James was very helpful throughout our stay. Just one or two things really .. Garden furniture needs bit of attention, cast iron table and chairs need bit of painting and pigeon pooh removing and some new cushions for white chairs. Plug socket under window in master bedroom doesn’t work so impossible to dry hair and look in any mirror! Interesting results! Lots of empty cupboards for food etc so bit of rearranging might get dishwasher in!

- Valerie, July 2021
Erica May 2021

“Well maintained cottage Well equipped kitchen weather very good so outside space ...”

Well maintained cottage Well equipped kitchen weather very good so outside space was well used We hope to return in the future

- Erica, May 2021
Janet October 2020

“Had a very enjoyable stay in this well equipped, clean and welcoming cottage.”

The storage heaters made the cottage lovely and warm and cosy, did not need to light woodburner, also plenty of hot water. A shame the weather did not allow us to take advantage of the very pleasant garden area, definitely stay here again if in area and will recommend.

- Janet, October 2020
Sheila September 2020

“The cottage was very comfortable with a lot of thoughtful touches.”

The milk, biscuits and beverages were very welcome. The garden is great for sitting out; we were fortunate with the weather. The location is ideal for our favourite part of Norfolk.

- Sheila, September 2020
Emma September 2020

“A lovely cottage - really good position with easy walking to the coast path.”

Road outside very busy at times but we mainly walked rather than getting in the car so it wasn't an issue. Cottage comfy and well stocked despite changes due to Covid.

- Emma, September 2020

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x single, 1 x twin (with a zip link option)
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground-floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
First-floor snug
Electric radiators & storage heaters, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, TV and Wi-Fi
Electricity inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for a maximum of two cars
Electric Vehicle Charging Point is payable separately to rental
Secure storage for bikes
Patio area with table and chairs, summerhouse and lawn area
Sorry, no pets, no smoking allowed
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Please note, this property has a maximum occupancy of x5 including infants

The property

Primrose Cottage is a traditional north Norfolk coastal property, positioned in the heart of the village, the oldest part of the cottage is believed to be at least 300 years old and it retains many original features creating a comfortable and cosy base from where you can explore all that north Norfolk offers. There is also the convenience of being only a short walk from both the pub, which offers a welcoming atmosphere and a tasty dining menu using local produce, plus the village shop for picking up those essentials. Step into the sitting room and be welcomed by exposed beams and a wood burner set in an inglenook fireplace, that will keep you warm during those cooler winter months. The kitchen is well equipped and there is a separate storage pantry off the hall, a spacious separate dining room leads from the kitchen with plenty of space to enjoy family meals and plan your holiday adventures. There are three bedrooms offering a choice of a king-size bed, single bed or a twin-bedded room (which can be zipped and linked to create another kingsize bed), these together with the benefit of two bathrooms provides flexible accommodation to suit the needs of a modern family, a first-floor ‘snug’ also offers opportunity to enjoy some ‘me time’ reading or browsing the internet with a well-earned mug of tea. At the front of the property is the south-facing cottage garden with a lawn edged by a pretty shrub and flower bed. The patio offers a sheltered area to dine al-fresco with a charcoal BBQ and table with chairs.An electric vehicle charging point is available and a summerhouse offers storage for bikes, should you wish to explore the surrounding area on two-wheels. The National Trust owned saltmarshes are only a 0.6 mile country lane walk from the village and you can connect to the north Norfolk Coastal path to extend your stroll to more fully explore the coastal scenery, families can enjoy traditional days by the beach at nearby Wells-next-the-sea or Holkham, Stiffkey is well placed to explore the north Norfolk coast with numerous market towns, historic sites and outstanding countryside for you to discover. (Typical of many old cottages the stairs in the property are narrower and steeper than modern equivalents and floor levels differ between certain rooms on both the ground and 1st floors, as such the property may not be appropriate for guests who have mobility issues or are visually impaired).

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About the location

STIFFKEY

Wells-next-the-Sea 4 miles; Blakeney 4 miles: Sheringham 12.8 miles

Nestled on the picturesque north Norfolk coast is the small village of Stiffkey, situated to the east of Wells-next-the-sea. The village rests within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and plays host to one of the country’s richest saltmarshes for wildlife, with its mud creeks, and acres of sand which are flooded daily by the tide. The National Trust owns both Stiffkey saltmarshes and Blakeney National Nature Reserve which combine to create a huge expanse of pristine saltmarsh and big skies, and is an important conservation area for breeding birds. If you want to get closer to the local wildlife head to Blakeney or Morston Quay for boat trips to view common and grey seals. Within the village, you will find a pub and a quaint store with a café, as well as the Norfolk Coast Path skirting the saltmarsh and extending for some 45 miles, allowing you to choose to head either east towards Blakeney, or west to Wells-Next-The-Sea. The area is a great all-year venue for bird-watchers and walkers alike. Travel to the nearby seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea, home to a bustling harbour, a sandy beach and welcoming taverns, promising memorable days out for the whole family. The award-winning beach of Holkham and Cley, home to the oldest Wildlife Trust nature reserve are well worth a visit, as are the market town of Holt and village of Burnham Market. There are many other attractions within the surrounding area to keep you busy including the historic Holkham Hall, Walsingham a place of pilgrimage since the 11th Century, Houghton Hall for regular art and sculpture exhibitions, plus Blickling Hall, North Norfolk Steam Railway and the royal household of Sandringham all within easy reach. With such a vast array of enjoyable walks, coastal scenery and places to visit on its doorstep, Stiffkey makes a wonderful base to enjoy a family holiday as well as being attractive to birdwatchers, cyclists and walkers all year round.

Note: The property will only accept a maximum of 5 guests from 29th April 2022.
Please note, this property has a maximum occupancy of x5 including infants.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a lovely stay in Primose Cottage!”

“Excellent stay lovely cottage would stay again.”

“We were really impressed with the cleanliness of the cottage, the utensils were good quality,the beds very comfortable.”

“Lovely holiday cottage, comfortable, very clean and well equipped.”

“Loved Primrose Cottage - very comfortable and relaxing stay.”

“Great house Clean Great situation for exploring north Norfolk Lovely ...”

“Excellent property, well sited on the coast road with bus service , no need for the car.”

“Lovely, roomy, comfortable cottage.”

“We had a great week at Primrose Cottage.”

“Very happy with the property.”

“The cottage is in an ideal place for exploring the the coastal path .”

“A well equipped cottage.”

“Our second stay in this wonderful cottage, we enjoyed a great two weeks.”

“The cottage is full of character, comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed.”

“We had an excellent week at Primrose Cottage.”

“The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed for our holiday.”

“Primrose Cottage is a wonderful place to stay when visiting North Norfolk.”

“Everything was lovely!”

“We had a lovely time and Primrose Cottage was very clean (very important to us) and cosy.”

“Primrose Cottage was a wonderful place to stay.”

“The cottage was ok but smelt of damp everywhere.”

“Clean, functional and pleasant comfortable place to stay and everything you needed.”

“Enjoyed our week in this very comfortable homely cottage very much.”

“A super cottage.”

“Wonderful spot and plenty of space, even a comfortable bed!”

“An Excellent Two Week Stay Cottage is an interesting mix of old and new.”

“The property was ideal for our needs and its location was ideal.”

“Cottage was clean, cosy, warm and well equiped.”

“We had a lovely stay.”

“The property was as described by Sykes.”

“Good location - a convenient distance from most places of interest in North Norfolk.”

“The cottage was beautiful, well maintained and very well equipped with everything we needed (apart, perhaps, for a drying rack for clothes in wet weather.”

“Really nice cottage!”

“Well maintained cottage Well equipped kitchen weather very good so outside space ...”

“Had a very enjoyable stay in this well equipped, clean and welcoming cottage.”

“The cottage was very comfortable with a lot of thoughtful touches.”

“A lovely cottage - really good position with easy walking to the coast path.”

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About the location

STIFFKEY