Guests say
Seagulls is a well-placed, spacious cottage in Holt, offering outstanding views over the Blakeney marshes and easy access to local amenities, nature reserves, and scenic walks. Guests praise its large garden, suitability for families and pets, and thoughtful touches for children. The property is described as comfortable and well-equipped, with many returning visitors. While some mention dated décor and occasional cleanliness issues, the majority highlight the homely atmosphere, excellent location, and wonderful wildlife watching opportunities.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, but several reviews mention areas needing a deep clean, dust, cobwebs, and some maintenance issues. Cleanliness appears generally acceptable but with room for improvement.
The location is highly praised, with outstanding views, proximity to Blakeney Quay, local shops, pubs, and nature reserves. Guests appreciate the easy access to walks and wildlife, making it ideal for nature lovers.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable, spacious, and homely, with good heating and a cosy atmosphere. Some mention worn furnishings and steep stairs, but overall comfort is rated highly by most guests.
Facilities are well regarded, with a large garden, toys for children, telescope, and well-equipped kitchen. Some guests note dated décor and minor maintenance issues, but the property is generally seen as well provided for families and groups.
Guests mention thoughtful touches such as toys for children and a telescope for wildlife watching. Some reviews note the absence of a welcome pack or gifts; please note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
In a quiet location with the first floor living room giving spectacular views across Blakeney salt marshes..
Ground Floor:
Dining room: Woodburner
Kitchen: Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Bidet, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player.
Oil central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Cot and highchair. Payphone. Garden with garden furniture and barbecue and sandpit. Private car parking.. Seagulls enjoys far-reaching, spectacular views across the Blakeney salt-marshes from full-length windows in the first floor living room. It is set at the end of a quiet no-through road with a secluded garden. Over the road is the village playing field with tennis courts. Inside, the house is warm, convenient and attractive - practical for families with children, yet well-furnished to be relaxing and comfortable for the older generation. The well-equipped retro kitchen leads to the dining room which boasts a cosy wood burner.
Blakeney Quay is a short walk past the village shop (with bacon for the ever-obliging crabs). From here is access to the marsh or up to the village. Blakeney is a bird-watcher’s paradise; the coastal path runs in front of the house, there are seals at Blakeney Point, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside walks. The historic little town of Holt is close by and offers a range of shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés and weekly markets. Within a few minutes’ drive is Holt Lowes, an area renowned for wildlife, designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation. Also worth a visit is Holt Country Park with its wealth of bird life, as well as other rspb reserves. The region has several stately homes such as NT Blickling and Felbrigg Halls, Holkham Hall and Houghton Hall. Other interesting days out include visits to Sheringham Park, and Walsingham Shrine and Priory ruins. Sheringham offers golf and is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash aqua pool, a promenade and a pier. Within easy driving distance is Norwich with its excellent shopping, restaurants, cathedral, theatre, pubs, cinema and markets. Wells-next-the-Sea is 5 miles and Holkham’s vast sandy beach is just 8 miles. Windsurfing, dinghy launching, sailing and boat trips are all available locally. Shops 100 yards.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely comfortable cottage , in a great location , lots of walks nearby and wildlife , shops and pub in walking distance . Massive enclosed garden . Wonderful sunsets viewed from the lounge .
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Confirmed Guest
Our family know blakeney well we had a caravan here for 30 years, Seagulls is in an excellent location. Unfortunately it badly needs a deep clean, sticky kitchen table dirt and dust round skirtings top of plug sockets the pipes in the bathrooms, feels unkept.Furnishings are old and tired, uncomfortable worn out sofas upstairs.Beware if travelling with elderly people at the top of the stairs is a very low step which is not marked , my mother (87) struggled to see it, could result in a nasty fall straight down the stairs, needs marking with hazzard tape.(there is a gate for children and pets.)I should mention the pile of obviously dirty laundry in the cupboard understairs as well.My husband fixed the plugs back on their chains.We did however have great weather and the rabbits in the garden were a highlight every day. We wouldn’t stay here again.
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Bunty Waters
Wonderful, really comfortable, everything you need in the bungalow, a very pleasurable & comfortable week, we were sorry the week was over. There are wonderful walks, such a variety of places to visit, great value, & we’ll be returning.