Honeybees Haven | Hunstanton | East Anglia | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.5★

Very good

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

30 Customer Review(s)

Sharon
April 2023

“We felt at home the moment we arrived at Honeybees Haven.”

Such as comfortable well equipped bungalow. We had very specific requirements for our stay. Our 16 year old dog is virtually blind with poor mobility and can easily get distressed in a different home. The open plan layout with no stairs was perfect for him and he settled in right away. In addition, our young dog is very reactive, so the secure private garden in a quiet cul-de-sac was perfect for him. As we were unable to eat out (due to our high maintenance fur babies!), the combined ...

Such as comfortable well equipped bungalow. We had very specific requirements for our stay. Our 16 year old dog is virtually blind with poor mobility and can easily get distressed in a different home. The open plan layout with no stairs was perfect for him and he settled in right away. In addition, our young dog is very reactive, so the secure private garden in a quiet cul-de-sac was perfect for him. As we were unable to eat out (due to our high maintenance fur babies!), the combined kitchen/living area was perfect for preparing meals. Easy walk to town and beach, we will definitely be back!

- Sharon, April 2023

Thank you so much for your appreciative feedback on Honeybees Haven and we are thrilled that your needs were fully met during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards Property Owner
Holly April 2023

“We had a great stay here, we only used the master bedroom which was huge - all bedrooms had lovely clean linen on, the bed was very comfortable and so was the sofa, secure garden for the dogs and very well equipped all round.”

My only comment would be that is could do with a more thorough deep clean, the bathroom fell particularly grubby, crumbs on dining room chairs, and smarties/ dog chews under sofa. There was also cigarette ends and dog poo on grass from previous people which we picked up. We would recommend to others and stay here again as overall it was very comfortable and suitable for us. Great communication from Lou telling us the property was ready and we looked after the nesting duck in the garden!

- Holly, April 2023

We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Honeybees Haven and thank you kind feedback duly noted.I’m sorry that you had to clear the mess left previously in the garden, this should have been cleared. We are looking to replace the carpets to laminate to help cleaning doggy prints from the garden. Finally, thank you for helping out with the Spring wildlife- those ducks are adorable and Hunstanton has them in abundance! Kind regards, Property Owner
Philip April 2023

“Generally speaking this property is in need of a good sort out.”

Decor furnishings and fittings are pretty poor, tired and worn. It is not a property I would be proud of, simply there to earn money. Definitely not good value and I would not recommend it. The gardens are rough and appear neglected. However the cleaner / property manager was very pleasant and did her utmost to make it work. The owners have some work to do.

- Philip, April 2023

We are so disappointed that you found our home not to your taste as we do indeed take pride that it is a comfortable home from home for our guests to use while enjoying delightful Hunstanton. I’m glad you appreciated Louise’s help with your earlier check in.We are particularly proud of our colourful, wildlife garden so do not agree with your opinions on this. Kind regards, Property Owner
Sarahlouise March 2023

“Had a lovely stay at Honey Bees home from home had everything that we needed, very comfortable would book again.”

My dogs got fed up me wiping their feet coming in from the garden as the carpet is cream ! Well done Lou xx

- Sarahlouise, March 2023

Thank you for your kind words and we are so glad you found Honeybees to be a home from home. It is our intention for our guests to have a relaxing time. Your comment regarding the light carpet into garden is duly noted for when we upgrade in the future. Kind regards. Property Owner
Carole March 2023

“Great property, well equipped and spacious.”

Beds comfortable, good bathroom and well equipped kitchen. Home warm and comfortable over a wet and cold few days. Only drawback was thr sofa which was ok but as older guests difficult to get up from!!

- Carole, March 2023

Thank you for your feedback on the comfortable sofa; duly noted. We are glad you enjoyed your time at Honeybees Haven and hope for you to visit again. Kind regards. Property Owner
Juliet March 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay, very comfortable and warm which we needed as we had very interesting weather!”

. Cleanliness was very good, bed's comfortable. Lou was very helpful and very quick replies. Kitchen well equipped and plenty of space throughout. Lovely stay. Thanks.

- Juliet, March 2023

Thank you for your generous feedback on your stay at Honeybees. We are so glad you had a comfortable time and hope to welcome you again to enjoy more settled weather in Hunstanton. Kind regards. Property Owner
Arleen February 2023

“Wow, a brilliant cottage to stay in, excellent location & 5 minutes walk from the sea.”

Great facilities, lovely fireplace & garden. Will definitely come back for a second visit. We'll done to the owners and Lou the manager of the property

- Arleen, February 2023

Thank you so much for your brilliant review! It’s much appreciated and we all look forward to you returning to Honeybees in the future. Property Owner
Alison November 2022

“This was our 2nd stay at honeybees haven,it’s a lovely bungalow ,has everything you could need, but needs a couple of things looking at last year we left feedback about saucepans needing replacing as the non stick is scratched and are still the same ones and needs utensils to match the pans it has metal ones , why the pans are scratched, and what let’s it down on comfort is the sofa it really needs replacing, it’s very low I bruised my leg on it this time .”

Last year I had the twin room and it has no storage ,I didn’t unpack,could do with a bed taking out making it a single room with a wardrobe , chest of drawers and bedside table putting in like the other single room,this year I stayed in the single room and whilst I did unpack my bag using the drawers in the room the lovely big cupboard in the room has no rail so couldn’t hang anything up, it needs a rail. And the last improvement would be converting half the masssive cleaning room into a toilet, Because of the above things we are not returning to honeybees haven next year as we are going away for a week and need a property with a better sofa, BUT however would stay again for a short stay.

- Alison, November 2022

Thank you for your feedback which is duly noted. There is under bed storage in the twin room and a triple wardrobe in the king room for adequate storage. The storage room is not massive and the cottage is not of a size to need more toilets facilities. The comfortable sectional sofa is standard height and so this doesn’t require replacing in our opinion. There are wooden utensils to use which will not scratch the pans. We accommodated an early check in and late exit at no extra cost to you and so am disappointed your stay didn’t live up to your requirements. Kind regards Property Owner
Struan September 2022

“On the Thursday we lost the keys.”

Our fault, we lost it. We rang the emergency number, to be greeted with no help at all. 4 locksmiths declined later. We eventually got in after 21:00 four hours later. I'd really recommend each let under under the Sykes banner an affiliation with a 24hr locksmith. It was a very warm bungalow & sun trap. Suggest a couple of portable fans. Overall we will give it a 9 out of 10. It would've been a 10 out of 10 if it would've been for how we were treat key incident.

- Struan, September 2022
Kevin September 2022

“Everything you could need.”

Great location. Huge master bedroom. Lovely secure garden

- Kevin, September 2022
B June 2022

“An extremely nice and comfortable cottage, with a nice garden.”

An excellent sleep was had in the beds provided. The kitchen was kitted out with everything that we required. The lounge / dining areas were totally adequate. All in all added to make a great holiday experience for us, and due to this we would recommend it to one and all !!!

- B, June 2022

We are so glad you enjoyed your recent stay at Honeybees Haven and thank you for your kind review.It is much appreciated. Do visit us again in the future. Kind regards. Thank you also for your kind honeybee’s picture gift Property Owner
Colin May 2022

“Airy, clean and tidy house with all requirements for a weeks stay covered.”

A quite and peaceful street, well situated for a short 10 - 15 minute walk to beach and shops.

- Colin, May 2022

Thank you for your kind review and hope you enjoyed your recent holiday in Hunstanton. We hope you return in the future. Kind regards Property Owner
Peter May 2022

“Lovely bungalow on a residential street.”

Wonderfully comfortable beds and bedding, great kitchen and fabulous sofa. Really liked the open plan living and dining area. We had a few interactions with the local duck and her ducklings, she got stuck between the bungalow and the fence so my Dad had to move some old fence panels that were in the gap and were stopping her escaping. Unfortunately a couple of negative comments. I wouldn't usually say anything but as a family we felt it significant. The bathroom really needs some attention, thick dust on the back of the doors & skirting boards and limescale on both sets of taps. The storage for clothes is frustrating, why is there a wardrobe in the single room but no clothes rail inside? The twin room only has under bed drawers. The double room is huge, with fabulous storage but we were 2 households so I didn't want to use that wardrobe in someone else's room. The garden really needs tidying, the grass hadn't been cut for a while and that made it hard to do a pick up after the dog. There were alot of weeds and it just made using the garden less welcoming. For someone with mobility issues, navigating these was just a little awkward. The next door bungalow, which initially we thought was being refurbished, really is a sight for sore eyes and let down the whole relaxed feel you want from a holiday let. When the temperature gets higher I would imagine the unpleasant odour will get worse. It does look like some of the decorating hasn't been completed, for instance there are nails in walls but no pictures. Be aware, if taking a dog, that access to the garden is through the double bedroom. We had a pleasant week but I'm afraid we wouldn't go back.

- Peter, May 2022
Richard April 2022

“Didn’t think it was to clean on arrival, bathroom really needs an update.”

Cleaners really need to clean under cushions on settee had to get the hover out it was disgusting dog hair everywhere. Really needs more storage in two of the bedrooms, no where to hang your clothes. Great location though, all in all a great holiday.

- Richard, April 2022

We are glad you hear that you found our holiday home a great base for your recent trip to Hunstanton. You comments are noted on how we can improve and it is indeed regretful that you felt you had to vacuum beneath the sofa cushions. Our guests are always encouraged to ring our housekeeping to rectify issues at the time as we pride ourselves with providing clean and comfortable surroundings. Kind regards Property Owner
Lynn February 2022

“Loved it. Just found the access to the garden through the bedroom a little difficult with 2 dogs but managed well and the rest of the accommodation made up for this.”

- Lynn, February 2022

So happy that you had a pleasant stay at Honeybees earlier this year and hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards. Property Owner
Liz February 2022

“What a lovely quirky bungalow this is, so warm and comfortable, and walking distance to the beach and town.”

Great secure garden for the dog, and a wood burning stove for the evenings. We really enjoyed our stay here, thank you.

- Liz, February 2022

What a lovely review! Thank you so much, much appreciated. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner
Peter January 2022

“+ Really comfortable and spacious main bedroom, well-equiped kitchen and everything you could possibly need in the store room.”

Walkable to supermarket, beach and town centre. - Seating area very low and deep, so difficult to get up off. Bathroom units ok, but overall very 'tired', a bit of updating required. Twin bedroom very cramped, fortunately we didn't need it. (Left a note about very loose toilet seat and small leak from bath)

- Peter, January 2022

Thank you for your kind review and I am glad you found Honeybees a comfortable base for your Norfolk holiday. Your comments have been noted. Property Owner
Dawn November 2021

“This is a lovely bungalow in a great location but a bit of a mish mash of rooms but plenty of them.”

All the facilities that you needed but the bath creaking when using it would defo stay again loved it

- Dawn, November 2021

Thank you so much for staying at Honeybees Haven and we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay. Your positive feedback is so important to us and we value your comments. We look forwards to welcoming you again. Property Owner
Samantha September 2021

“Lovely bungalow, peaceful area, not far from anything you needed or for walks.”

Only downside no hanging space in second double room, only underbed storage. Our friends got round that and used 3rd bedroom.

- Samantha, September 2021

Thank you for staying at Honeybees Haven! We really do appreciate your feedback and acknowledge your comments regarding storage in our 2nd bedroom. We hope you will return in the future. Property Owner
Paul September 2021

“Lovely bungalow very well equipped with everything you needed, short walk to town and beach ,we had a great stay and will definitely consider returning ,have used Sykes before and they didn’t disappoint.”

- Paul, September 2021

Thank you for staying at Honeybees Haven and we appreciate your kind comments regarding your pleasant stay. We look forward to you returning in the future. Property Owner
Fiona July 2021

“Perfect in every way, lovely peaceful garden full of beautiful flowering plants to attract bees, cant wait until we return in September !”

- Fiona, July 2021

Thank you for staying at Honeybees Haven and I really appreciate your lovely feedback regarding our wildlife garden. We love forwards to your return in the future. Property Owner
Colin June 2021

“Honeybees Haven is a well equipped holiday home within easy walking distance of the town and beach at Hunstanton.”

As a couple holidaying on our own the property was very good in all respects but may not suit a party from more than one family as all the clothes storage is in one bedroom. The garden is delightful, just the place for drinks on a nice Summer evening. The sunsets in Hunstanton are incredible.

- Colin, June 2021
Sally June 2021

“The garden let the accommodation down.”

Apparently it was kept unkempt to encourage the bees and insects, but it made it not a place that was inviting and not user friendly, the lawn was long and lumpy and by the end of the week the grass had grown seed heads, a health hazard for hay fever sufferers. The flower beds were haphazardly planted and were not planted with colourful nectar full plants to encourage the bees and insects. It felt inappropriate to decide to leave the garden in a mess for holiday accommodation.

- Sally, June 2021
Lindsey May 2021

“No, the bungalow is lovely and comfortable with everything you need.”

- Lindsey, May 2021

Thank you much appreciated - please do return. Property Owner
Geraldine May 2021

“Lovely bungalow, very modern and well equipped.”

We wanted for nothing. The garden was safe and lovely for the dog as was the dog bed which I think she liked better than the one at home. We were very happy with all the facilities and would hope to return next year. Very smooth operation.

- Geraldine, May 2021
Stephen May 2021

“Nice accommodation, exactly as the description and details said.”

Comfortable bed and recently modernised kitchen / living area. Thanks

- Stephen, May 2021
Kate April 2021

“Fabulous bungalow, Great location - only a few minutes walk from main beach area with funfair and good ice cream shop!”

Excellently placed to explore the beautiful beaches around the coastline. Very well equipped. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for a lovely few days.

- Kate, April 2021

Thank you so much for your warm and positive comments. We are so glad that you had a wonderful stay at Honeybees Haven and look forwards to welcoming you back for a longer stay to enjoy the fun on the North Norfolk Coast. Mr Steve Alcock 1 May 2021 Thank you very much for your kind and positive feedback and hope to see you again at Honeybees Haven in the future. Property Owner
Sally August 2020

“Nice bungalow in a quiet residential area.”

Personally, the configuration of the rooms was a slight issue but did not cause any major problems as from the queen bedroom there is a bit of a hike to the toilet - also the only real access to the garden (if you don't want to unlock all the bolts etc on the side gate) is through the queen bedroom. All in all though we did have an enjoyable stay in Hunstanton.

- Sally, August 2020
Nick July 2020

“Home from home and little touches like the welcome pack were perfect, meant we could have a tea / coffee on arrival without a trip to the supermarket.”

- Nick, July 2020

Many thanks indeed for your kind feedback and review. As new owners we very much appreciate your positive comments regarding Honeybees Haven and very much hope that you will return for a longer stay in the future. Kind regards, Honeybees Haven. Property Owner
Janice March 2020

“To tell people that the seating is not good enough for the older person with difficulty getting up our of seating.”

Put a choice of duvet for beds 9 tog rate was much to hot .

- Janice, March 2020

Thank you for your specific comments regarding the medium tog and the seating. There is a variety of extra lighter bedding in the utility area for you use but a 4.5g tog is now specifically available for the Summer months. The seating is standard height but note your issues for mobility and will look to provide higher seating in the form of arm chairs. We appreciate your time raising these issues for us to improve the comfort at Honeybees Haven. Property Owner

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Summary

All-ground-floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x Super king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen/living room
Dining room.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
1 x Car space plus unrestricted roadside parking on first-come, first-served basis
Enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture
Pets are welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.5 miles and pub 0.8 miles

The property

Honeybees Haven is a lovely bungalow nestled in the heart of Hunstanton, Norfolk. Set all on the ground floor, the property hosts three bedrooms: one king-size, twin and single, together sleeping five guests with a family bathroom to serve. There is an open-plan kitchen/living room and a dining area with furniture. Outside has an enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture, as well as unrestricted roadside parking. Honeybees Haven is a wonderful choice for a seaside break to Norfolk.

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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.

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“We felt at home the moment we arrived at Honeybees Haven.”

“We had a great stay here, we only used the master bedroom which was huge - all bedrooms had lovely clean linen on, the bed was very comfortable and so was the sofa, secure garden for the dogs and very well equipped all round.”

“Generally speaking this property is in need of a good sort out.”

“Had a lovely stay at Honey Bees home from home had everything that we needed, very comfortable would book again.”

“Great property, well equipped and spacious.”

“We really enjoyed our stay, very comfortable and warm which we needed as we had very interesting weather!”

“Wow, a brilliant cottage to stay in, excellent location & 5 minutes walk from the sea.”

“On the Thursday we lost the keys.”

“Everything you could need.”

“An extremely nice and comfortable cottage, with a nice garden.”

“Airy, clean and tidy house with all requirements for a weeks stay covered.”

“Lovely bungalow on a residential street.”

“Didn’t think it was to clean on arrival, bathroom really needs an update.”

“Loved it. Just found the access to the garden through the bedroom a little difficult with 2 dogs but managed well and the rest of the accommodation made up for this.”

“What a lovely quirky bungalow this is, so warm and comfortable, and walking distance to the beach and town.”

“+ Really comfortable and spacious main bedroom, well-equiped kitchen and everything you could possibly need in the store room.”

“This is a lovely bungalow in a great location but a bit of a mish mash of rooms but plenty of them.”

“Lovely bungalow, peaceful area, not far from anything you needed or for walks.”

“Lovely bungalow very well equipped with everything you needed, short walk to town and beach ,we had a great stay and will definitely consider returning ,have used Sykes before and they didn’t disappoint.”

“Perfect in every way, lovely peaceful garden full of beautiful flowering plants to attract bees, cant wait until we return in September !”

“Honeybees Haven is a well equipped holiday home within easy walking distance of the town and beach at Hunstanton.”

“The garden let the accommodation down.”

“No, the bungalow is lovely and comfortable with everything you need.”

“Lovely bungalow, very modern and well equipped.”

“Nice accommodation, exactly as the description and details said.”

“Fabulous bungalow, Great location - only a few minutes walk from main beach area with funfair and good ice cream shop!”

“Nice bungalow in a quiet residential area.”

“Home from home and little touches like the welcome pack were perfect, meant we could have a tea / coffee on arrival without a trip to the supermarket.”

“To tell people that the seating is not good enough for the older person with difficulty getting up our of seating.”

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HUNSTANTON