Guests say
The Old Stables is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in a peaceful location, ideal for walkers, dog owners, and those seeking a relaxing break. Guests consistently praise its proximity to local attractions, enclosed gardens, and thoughtful touches such as welcome cake and wine. While the property is generally clean and comfortable, some mention it could benefit from a deeper clean and minor updates. The kitchen is well stocked, and the cottage is cosy once the heating is adjusted. Overall, guests enjoy their stays and frequently return, highlighting the property's charm and excellent location.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, though several noted the need for a deeper clean, particularly at the end of the season and in areas like the bathroom. Cobwebs and some tired furnishings were mentioned, but overall impressions remain positive.
The location is highly praised, with easy access to Cley next the Sea, coastal walks, local shops, and pubs. Guests appreciate the quiet setting and convenience for exploring North Norfolk.
The cottage is described as spacious, cosy, and warm, with comfortable living areas. Some guests found the mattresses too soft or in need of replacement, and a few noted the bedrooms could be chilly before the heating was adjusted.
Facilities are generally well regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen, enclosed gardens, and ample utensils. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, such as tired sofas, lamp shades, and the need for clearer instructions for heating and rubbish disposal.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches like welcome cake, wine, milk, and dog treats, though it is politely noted that these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Set in a beautiful area, this property is in a fantastic location to enjoy the birds and wildlife direct from the doorstep.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: (1 Step), Freeview, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer, French Doors To Patio
Bedroom 1: (1 Step), Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 2: (1 Step), Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating (underfloor in en-suite bathroom), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, terrace and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are steps and slopes in the garden.. Tucked away alongside the unspoilt salt marshes of the North Norfolk coastal landscape, a listed site of Outstanding Natural Beauty with views of Cley windmill and village. This wonderful, detached, single-storey brick and flint cottage is full of character and charm, and is situated down a private road, located off the coastal road on the edge of the village of Cley next the Sea. Comfortably furnished, this holiday cottage boasts a woodburner, wooden floors, beams and an enclosed rear garden. Excellent bird watching opportunities, walking and cycling can be found direct from the doorstep. The property is pet friendly, with an enclosed garden. Cley next the Sea, ½ mile, has a shingle beach which can be accessed by footpath, and an eco-friendly visitor centre containing a cafe, shop and information centre for birds and wildlife of the salt marshes. An award-winning deli, cafes, art galleries, a pub, smoked fish house and windmill are within easy reach. Blakeney Quay is a 10-minute walk or a 2-minute drive away. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
Reviews (20)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage and would return ... sadly, because it is a very long drive for me to get there this may take a little time. Superb location for walking onto the salt marshes and in my case bird watching. And central for exploring the North Norfolk coastCottage was very comfortable, couple of items (tray, filter coffee maker) not present but ... (I usually travel with my own, just in case!) Guide says that a list is checked - but as there was no list for me to see, I don't know what is on that list. Kitchen is lovely, spacious and mostly well equipped ... as I came with mostly pre (home) cooked meals, I didn't need to explore the items available too much.Found the guide for the cottage quite outdated. Perhaps needs a rethink around presentation - the information may be there but is hard to find. Also needs an update especially around the heating systems - more details would be useful (and probably cost the owners less in fuel expenses the long run) as well as lacking information about rubbish disposal. What goes where? Recycle or not? Different councils have different lists and I had no idea what to do with anything at all. Location of essential items was hard to find ... thinking of safety items here.A bit more local information (especially walks from the door and local places to visit) would have been useful. My next visit will be easier as I have now worked out some of these details - but they would have been useful on arrival.
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Catherine
Lovely spacious cottage in a quiet location. Ideal for walking from the cottage. The cottage itself is very well equipped and having bedrooms at either side is great if you have older children as it provides privacy. Garden was lovely and secure for the dogs both front and back . Kitchen was lovely and warm though bedrooms could be very cool but we did soon work out how to get the heating going to a comfortable temperature. The only real criticism would be there was a lot of cobwebs about particularly in the bathroom but other than that a wonderful cottage and welcome cake was fantastic. Overall a great place to stay in a lovely location, would recommend meal in George and dragon pub in Cley . Would definitely return.
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Confirmed Guest
Every thing we wanted from holiday