Kittiwake Cottage

3.4★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

19 Customer Review(s)

Chris
September 2023

“It was a shame that this property's up keep, is lacking, Black mold in downstairs shower room on walls and ceiling, garden overgrown, lounge furniture worn and uncomfortable, sticking toilet cistern on upstairs un-suite ,dare not flush toilet at night in main bathroom , due to the noise it made.”

We had 4 people and 2 small dogs staying, would not recommend any more, shame, nice cottage or could be (pictures available if required).

We had 4 people and 2 small dogs staying, would not recommend any more, shame, nice cottage or could be (pictures available if required).

- Chris, September 2023
Bernard September 2023

“Kittiwake cottage needs updating the kitchen appliances are not in good shape the hob has a big chip out of it the dishwasher racks are rusted and the kitchen units need new handles.”

Most of the windows need a good cleaning and most of the furniture needs replacing as it is old and uncomfortable.the showers need grouting

- Bernard, September 2023
Edwina September 2023

“This property wasn't just dirty, it was filthy, the kitchen an absolute disgrace ...”

This property wasn't just dirty, it was filthy, the kitchen an absolute disgrace to the point we didn't feel comfortable preparing food, the microwave was disgusting

- Edwina, September 2023
Gillian August 2023

“Beautiful cottage, clean and very comfortable in an excellent location close to the seafront and all ammenities.”

We had a lovely stay and would recommend highly.

- Gillian, August 2023
Nicki July 2023

“Amazing property, absolutely loved staying here.”

Everything was perfect the house was clean, tidy exactly as described. 2 minute walk to the beach and towncentre, perfect location. Thank you so much for having us x

- Nicki, July 2023
Abigail July 2023

“Photos do not reflect current state of property - The cistern in the twin room is broken and continuously tries to flush, wasting a lot of water and making a loud noise - Mattresses feel thin and soft - Furniture is very tired and much needs replacing.”

The sofas look dirty and are not comfortable. The table in twin bedroom has its leg blu-tacked on (the blu-tack also looks years old). The leather sofa in the kitchen has a large rip in the centre of one of the cushions - Hob is very difficult to use (no instruction manual either) and is cracked in one corner - Pans are very old and not non-stick. Food sticks to them even with lots of oil - very difficult to cook or wash anything - The whole cottage needs a deep clean. There are cobwebs in corners and radiators. The tall ceiling above the back door has cobwebs, dead bugs and dark mould-type patches and looks like it hasn't been cleaned for years. There is an extendable duster in the cupboard so there is no excuse for this. The windows are filthy. The carpets are old, stained and dirty. The sealants and grouting in the bathrooms are brown and need replacing or bleaching - The garden looks nothing like the photo. The lawn was overgrown and full of weeds - There is no mop for the white kitchen tiles - The bedding and towels did not smell or feel very clean - The vacuum cleaner is difficult to use and the power head is taped on When speaking to the owner about the hob and cistern problems, he didn't seem to care. His tone was impatient. He told me he lived 50 miles away and asked if it was worth him driving over if it was "a case of pressing the wrong button". He knew about the cistern and suggested I remove the top and adjust the ballcock. When I mentioned that the hob had no instruction manual he said "Yeah, that will be long gone". I would not recommend this cottage. It looks good on the photos but they are not representative of its current condition. It is very disappointing and should not be on the holiday rental market until it has been deep cleaned. Sofas, carpets, furniture and mattresses need replacing. For the cost of the cottage, it is a big disappointment and Sykes should consider removing it from their portfolio.

- Abigail, July 2023
Melissa December 2022

“The en suite bathroom upstairs shower needs to be fixed the pressure relief valve is faulty.”

The water was just pouring out the bottom of the system and not the shower head. This is a lovely home and we enjoyed our stay during the holiday and we were able to spend time with my in laws. Thanks for making it feel like a home away from home.

- Melissa, December 2022

Thankyou for letting us know we will look into it straight away , we are glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Jude October 2022

“We were holidaying with elderly parents and this property was ideal as they had a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor.”

Location great for short stroll to seafront and town centre. There was plenty of seating for 5 of us to eat together although lounge doesn't seat 8 we didn't find that a problem. An extendable kitchen table or a small add on table would be helpful for larger families I would think. Really lovely, comfy home from home and the kitchen is really well equipped. Our first visit to Hunstanton and we will definitely be back.

- Jude, October 2022
Lynn October 2022

“Kittiwake Cottage isn’t as reflected on agents website.”

For a relatively high price property Kittiwake Cottage is tired throughout and this is not just end of season tired. The online pictures are not current, perhaps they are from when the cottage first came on the holiday market as the furnishings do not reflect their current condition. Too many issues have been left unmanaged including a leaking en suite shower, a rusted plug hole in the downstairs WC, a blocked shower tray and dirty tiling. The dishwasher trays are so badly rusted we couldn’t use it with fear of making us ill, just as well as it also leaks! A good kitchen let down by poor quality pots pans and appliances. The sofas and chairs are very uncomfortable and unclean. It’s unusual for a holiday let not have a guest book to give feedback on the stay so perhaps some of its issues haven’t been recorded which is why these haven’t been rectified. All in all it’s a potentially good property with double parking in a great location. It does though need freshening up throughout with some new furnishings, fix the issues and the odd top level touch such as bedroom TV’s to make it what it really should be!

- Lynn, October 2022
Susan September 2022

“The kitchen was dirty, I felt I needed to wash kitchen items before use.”

The oven was very smokey like it needed a proper clean, this made the whole downstairs smell, so much that we never used it again. The property sleeps 8 people, yet there isn't enough seating for 8 people. The Information regarding rubbish disposal is vague and confusing, we had to ask a local for help. The PCR valve on the electric shower is running continuously when in use.

- Susan, September 2022
Susan August 2022

“The sofa and chair had seen better days and could do with a clean under the cushions.”

No outside bins were available. We had to contact the agency to find out where to dispose of our rubbish which isnt really what you want to do on your first day of your holiday. Beds were very comfy and the kitchen was very well stocked. Location was excellent and the little extras were really nice. Just some attention to detail with the cleaning for example mould in the bathroom, dirty cutlery drawer and the food stains in the fridge.

- Susan, August 2022
Abi July 2022

“Advertised as having access to the garage - no key provided Items in the kitchen, such as pans dirty Limited information regarding bins- no bags provided for food waste- therefore bin was filthy Living accommodation not sufficient for 8 people We were unable to all sit together in the lounge - at best it sat 4 adults very very snuggly.”

Comfortably it sat 3 adults! Dining room table was a 6 seater with two extra chairs. Luckily we were a party of 4 adults and 4 small teenagers so able to squeeze on!

- Abi, July 2022
Richard July 2022

“The Cottage is very well situated for walking into Hunstanton and the children certainly enjoyed the amusements.”

You need to drive though if you want a decent beach for the day but not far. The Cottage has an impressive kitchen although we could have done with some more baking trays for the oven. Although the cottage is equipped for 8 people we found it strange that there was only seating for 4 in the lounge. The bedrooms were quite spacious but one of the twin beds was very squeaky and the downstairs bedroom mattress needs replacing. It would have been nice to have had an information pack with details of the property and local services and perhaps a visitors book too.

- Richard, July 2022
Miriam July 2022

“A great property that really suited our needs with a downstairs bedroom and bathroom.”

The enclosed garden was great so we could let the dogs run free and just leave the doors open. All in all very clean, great facilities. A great add would be a bbq and access to a mop to keep the lovely white floor clean, with 3 kids and 2 dogs it was hard to keep clean without one. The fans were of great use in this hot weather!!

- Miriam, July 2022
Jean July 2022

“Kittiwake cottage is well appointed.”

The outside appearance not good. Weeds and gravel everywhere making it difficult to get through the gate with our invalid motor scooter. Kitchen well equipped. Didnt like the no privacy from downstairs bathroom into the kitchen. Settee and chair uncomfortable . some upstairs bed linen torn. No information pack. A little more detail could make this property really special.

- Jean, July 2022
Madeleine June 2022

“Absolutely perfect for what we needed!”

We were 2 families and between us had a 3 year old, 2 year old and 9 month old and we were really pleased with how clean the house was and the set up was ideal for us. We had really hot weather and it was close enough that we could pop home from the beach when it got too much for the children and wait until it cooled down a bit (we really appreciated the fans in the house especially at night). We’ve stayed in Hunstanton before but this cottage was the best we’ve stayed in for cleanliness, location and practicality. We walked to old Hunstanton and visited the sea life centre while we were there which we recommend . Being so close to a Tesco was great with children too! The only issue we had was that a bbq was listed on the site but we couldn’t find where it was. We assumed it was in the back shed which was locked. We would definitely stay again! Thank you

- Madeleine, June 2022
Rachel April 2022

“A lovely house right in the heart of Hunstanton.”

The open plan style of the place was perfect for our group of six, with a nice table for meals and comfy sofas for relaxing in the evening. However we found that certain elements were lacking, especially given the Covid situation: no hand soap, no washing up liquid, no rinse aid or salt for the dishwasher, no bin bigs and nothing like tin foil or kitchen essentials; there was not enough of most crockery items for a party of 6 (never mind a group of 8); and there was no house manual with wi-fi codes or anything like that. So while we had a lovely weekend with friends, the house was disappointing when compared to other better equipped places we have visited in the past.

- Rachel, April 2022
Christine April 2022

“Considering only Easter, the cream sofa was stained where hot drinks had obviously been spilt and cupboard under sink dirty.”

No key found for outside garage. Some of the indoor decorating not very good and generally things were getting a bit tired. Did not spoil our enjoyment of our first family holiday with 3 generations of us. Loved the ornaments and style of place.

- Christine, April 2022
Kirsty August 2021

“Beautiful luxury cottage, just a couple of minutes walk from the beach and amusments and a few minutes drive from Old Hunstanton, which is a dog friendly beach.”

I cannot recommend this cottage highly enough! We had the perfect time and we cannot wait to book this cottage again! Thank you to the owners!

- Kirsty, August 2021

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room
Conservatory
Gas central heating
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Off road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.8 miles
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £150
Note: Garden is accessed via three steps up
Please note: The changeover day for this property is on a Saturday

The property

Kittiwake Cottage is a charming semi-detached cottage resting in Hunstanton, Norfolk. Hosting four bedrooms, including a double with en-suite shower room, a double, a ground-floor double and a twin, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to eight guests. There is also a kitchen/diner, a sitting room and conservatory. Outside there is off-road parking for three cars, an enclosed garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue. Kittiwake Cottage is the ideal retreat for a memorable getaway with loved ones.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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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.

Note: Guests booking short breaks need to be aware of the Saturday changeover day.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Christmas

Hunstanton, Norfolk (Ref. 1079371)

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