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Swan Dyke Cottage boasts a prime location in Norfolk, with easy access to local amenities and attractions. Guests appreciate the property's spaciousness and the comfortable beds, as well as the picturesque garden with water views. While some guests have had positive experiences, others suggest that the property would benefit from refurbishment and attention to detail.
Reviews indicate that cleanliness is inconsistent, with several guests reporting issues such as cobwebs, dirty windows, and unclean kitchenware. The property appears to require a more thorough cleaning regime to meet guest expectations.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its proximity to local shops, eateries, and the Broads, making it an excellent base for exploring Norfolk. The scenic garden access to the water is a highlight for many visitors.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the rooms spacious. However, there are comments about the need for more seating in the lounge and the overall dated decor, suggesting room for improvement in comfort levels.
Facilities and maintenance are areas of concern, with reports of broken appliances, inadequate kitchen equipment, and a need for general updates. The removal of an upstairs shower and issues with heating have also been noted.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no consistent mentions of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be given for this category.
This beautifully-positioned, bright and airy detached waterfront chalet is situated on the Norfolk Broads, just a short walk from the popular village of Horning. This lovely property is in an excellent location to enjoy and explore this wonderful location. Located in a quiet area on a private road, you will immediately enjoy the peace and tranquility on your arrival. There is ample parking to the front of the property and the front door opens to a hallway giving access to a comfortable sitting room with dining area from where you can admire the wonderful views over the garden and down towards the waters edge. Doors open to a patio offering an ideal place to enjoy a morning coffee, an evening meal or just relaxing with a book whilst watching the world go by. From the sitting room there is a separate kitchen with access to the utility room which has the benefit of an external door offering secure bike storage. There are four spacious bedrooms, two on the ground floor and two on the first floor, with a single and double room along with a bathroom on each floor. Horning is a picturesque Broadland village located on the River Bure in the heart of the Norfolk Broads with village amenities such as pubs, shops, boat trips and a tea room. Surrounding the village is wonderful countryside, woodlands and marshland with exceptional wildlife all around. From the village you can also take a paddle boat steamer to explore the superb waterways and enjoy a drink as you go from the on-board bar. Close by is the popular village of Wroxham with a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants; its also an excellent point for hiring a boat for the day and enjoying the waterways, plus just a short drive or cycle ride brings you to the wonderful Norfolk coast. Surrounded by spectacular waterways and a perfect base for exploring Norfolk, this spacious cottage offers a delightful holiday retreat whatever the time of the year.
The village of Horning is perfectly located for exploring the Norfolk Broads. Set on the River Bure, the village has a number of waterside properties, pubs, shops, restaurants and a popular tea room. For a fun trip out you can enjoy a double-decked paddle-steamer, a purpose built boat for the Broads. Horning also enjoys a summer fete, regular sailing races and many other events.
Four bedrooms: 1 x first floor double, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x first floor single, 1 x ground floor single.
First floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, sitting table, toaster and iron.
Lounge with open fire, 2 x 3 seater sofas plus dining area
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Oil central heating.
Fuel, power and fuel for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent with updated bed linen from Easter 2024.
Updated bed linen and new housekeeping team in place from Easter 2024.
Ample off road parking.
Lawned garden with patio and furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Note: There is unfenced river frontage, children and pets to be supervised at all times.
Note: Check-in time 4pm.
Note: the banister has gaps of more than 100mm so regrettably the property cannot accommodate children under 5.
Robert
last up date seems to be early 1980's The inside was very clean but very dark and dismal , outside, the garden was well maintained. 1 Advertised 4 slice toaster = Very small 2 slice one that did not take a normal slice of bread 2 Advertised open log fire = we were supplied 2 small pieces of kindling and a couple of firelighters, no logs 3 Fridge and a tiny freezer compartment is totaly inadequate for 8 people 4 Not enought glasses only 3 large tumblers 5 Could not find a frying pan 6 Lighting in lounge abismal 7 1 x 3 seater and a 2 seater sofa for eight people ? 8 Upstairs Shower in need of repair. 9. Beds were clean and comfortable I know these are small points but all add up to a bad experience. But the worst part was the owners visit who turned up on Monday evening, asked me how the cottage was, then immediately spoke on phone, wandering in circles in the car park for 10 mins, whilst I stood at the door totaly ignoring me, then announced he was so busy and had to go,that is no way to treat an customer! I have never felt so humiliated in my life. As a retired procurement officer for a multi-national company, had any of my suppliers did that, they would be looking for a new customer! He then left without my feed back, leaving a buiness card . I will never recomend any of his properties! Please publish this & share this with Owner I look forward to his feedback Kind regards Mr Robert Douglas
Andy
Property in serious need of some updating with worn out carpets and furniture. Poe ty of room but a two slice toaster for up to 8 people ? No good for fishing due to duck weed and overhanging branches
Matthew
It wasn't clean, being covered in spiders webs and stains on carpets and furniture. The kitchen is barely adequately equiped, the downstairs bathroom verging on disgusting and there was dog dirt in the middle of the lawn when we arrived. The middle of the week was cold and wet and we needed some heat in the house to dry clothes and warm us up but the central heating did not work as described in the file provided. We could not get any heat at all so rang the number provided in the property and had to leave a voice message. We did not get a reply or a message fro this all week. I think we should be due to compensation for this as the description of this property and the service provided is simply not acceptable.
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