Guests say
Compass Cottage is a well-located property in Norfolk, appreciated for its comfortable furnishings and proximity to local attractions. Guests have enjoyed the thoughtful welcome pack and found the cottage to be a cosy base for exploring the area.
Reviews indicate that while the property is generally clean, there are concerns about dust, cobwebs, and a need for a deeper clean. Some guests noted issues with dampness and odours, suggesting room for improvement in cleanliness.
The cottage is praised for its ideal location, with easy access to nearby towns and attractions. Its situation is suitable for both coastal and country visits, making it a favourable spot for guests.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy. However, some have mentioned steep stairs and noise from a heating unit as minor discomforts.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge. However, maintenance issues like broken appliances, leaks, and heating problems have been reported, affecting the overall experience.
The welcome pack has been positively mentioned by several guests, indicating a level of thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
Sheringham 3.2 miles. A traditional flint cottage, just off the main road that leads to the coast at Sheringham, is Compass Cottage, a semi-detached property, ideal for a family or group of six wanting to enjoy a coastal break on the north Norfolk coast. The property offers off-road parking for two cars, a small, enclosed front garden and a courtyard garden to the rear with furniture, where you can sit out and enjoy a morning coffee. Enter the property at the rear into a small porchway, before heading into the sitting room, with two leather sofas to relax onto, with the heat from the open fire warming the space, as you enjoy a family film on the TV.
The stylish kitchen/diner has a dining table with enough seating for the whole group to enjoy a meal together, created in the well-equipped kitchen, with a convenient butcher's block offering plenty of space to prepare ingredients. The adjacent utility room offers a washing machine and leads to a handy cloakroom, while the first of three bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, with a spacious double bedroom offering ample storage space and a large en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower over, ideal for any guests with mobility issues. The staircase can be found behind a door in the kitchen; head up the narrow stairs to find the remaining two bedrooms; neutrally-styled twin and a double room, served by a family bathroom with a corner bath and shower over.
The civil parish of Bodham is tucked just inside the Norfolk Coast AONB and offers a pub and a village hall just a short walk away from the property, while being within easy reach of the North Norfolk Railway Museum and the Muckleburgh Military Collection. The coastal town of Sheringham is just over three miles away and is home to a host of shops, pubs and eateries, as well as the National Trust's Sheringham Park, offering 1000 acres of gardens, along with a museum, theatre, RNLI Sheringham Lifeboat Station and of course, its renowned sandy beach, frequently awarded a Blue Flag for its cleanliness.
From here, walkers can join the Norfolk Coast Path in either direction and discover spectacular coastal views along the way, with a journey west leading to Weybourne Beach and nature reserve, Cley and Salthouse Marshes, one of the country's most popular birdwatching sites, the National Trust's Blakeney National Nature Reserve and the magnificent stately home of Holkham Hall, while a venture east along the coast brings you to the town of Cromer, with its picturesque beach, pier & pavilion, museums, golf club, zoo and 15th century mansion of Felbrigg Hall. The historic town of Holt, on the fringes of the AONB, is just four miles away from the property and is best discovered by taking the Holt Owl Trail, a walking trail that encompasses the town's key landmarks, as well as the pretty Holt Country Park, which offers 100 acres of woodland to explore.
Compass Cottage is an idyllic base to return to after a day exploring North Norfolk.
Sheringham is a popular holiday town on the Norfolk coast, on the outskirts of the Norfolk Coast aonb. Its pristine beach has been awarded ten consecutive European Blue Flags, while the town also boasts awards from Britain in Bloom, Anglia in Bloom, and Best Coastal Resort. Enjoy a stroll along the East or West promenades, boasting sea views, a beach with a silver-pebbled shoreline, backed by dramatic cliffs and a rlni lifeboat station with museum.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with open fire
Air source heating with open fire.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Small, enclosed front garden and rear courtyard garden with seating and shed for bike storage.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Property close to a main road, some noise may be heard.
Note: The steps on the staircase are narrow, please take care.
Note: Friday arrivals only, please Note: No hen, stag or similar parties.
Property does not accept commercial bookings it is for holiday makers only.
Please note: this property does not accept a check in/out on a Sunday or bank holidays.
Please note: this property only accepts a minimum of 7 nights during school holidays/half term
Nearby points of interest
- Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
Reviews (27)
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Susan
Nice welcome pack but could have added some extra toilet rolls! We had 2 medium cars and parking was ample Great the table extended to 6 ! Nice and warm - hot water bit short with 6 of us bathing ! Nice open fire and Smart TV great as we logged into our own accounts Would have been nice to have a pack of cards or a scrabble game in the house though! We didnât bring any of our own â¹ï¸ All in all would recommend and use again Thank you for short notice to book and just for the 2 nights over New Years Eve
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Lynn
The basket of goodies was appreciated and a kind touch. All beds, pillows and sofas very comfy. The cottage is well placed for visiting local areas. The pub across the road serves good food Wednesday to Sunday.
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Gary
Parking at the back of the cottage leads to a dog secure gravelled garden, the front garden has also been gravelled over. The lounge is extremely comfortable with relaxing furniture, and the large kitchen/dining room is perfect for preparing and eating meals. Good sized bedrooms, and the bathrooms maximize the space and are completely functional. A welcome gift of Norfolk treats was a lovely touch and much appreciated. Unfortunately the smell of damp in the porch and downstairs bedroom was rather unpleasant. (It did dissipate by the end of the week.) The cooking equipment (oven trays/chopping boards/saucepans) need replacing. Dining chairs need recovering. The cottage would benefit from being painting internally. Having highlighted these points, they in no way detract from this lovely property which is perfectly located to enjoy all the wonderful areas this part of Norfolk has to offer. The weather for the end of September was beautiful and we went out every day. The best part though was knowing we were returning to Compass Cottage to relax in for the evenings.