Carrstone Cottage | Heacham | East Anglia | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.6★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

Victoria
October 2024

“Lovely cottage perfectly positioned in the village - the only thing I wish it ...”

Lovely cottage perfectly positioned in the village - the only thing I wish it had is an upstairs toilet - other than that it was perfect and would recommend

Lovely cottage perfectly positioned in the village - the only thing I wish it had is an upstairs toilet - other than that it was perfect and would recommend

- Victoria, October 2024
Michael September 2024

“We appreciated the comfortable beds and lounge seating and good standard of the kitchen and bathroom fittings.”

Very cosy with efficient heating and hot water plus the option of an open fire. Cooker has no grill. Good quiet location within Heacham village in a beautiful area. Although parking is on street we never had a problem parking in front of the cottage just a few steps from the front door plus the road is not busy. The back garden was pleasant and well enclosed, so ideal for our dog. We were surprised that adjoining houses appear to have access through side gates in the back garden which are used and could allow an ambitious dog to escape. Not a problem to us though, and overall the cottage was very good.

- Michael, September 2024
Louise August 2024

“It is a beautiful cottage, with everything you need.”

Fabulous location, beautiful garden which the dogs loved. Would highly recommend this place.

- Louise, August 2024
Deb August 2024

“The cottage was ideal for our family holiday, including a toddler and 2 dogs.”

Very cosy and comfortable and excellently located, the duck pond, pub, children’s park and beach are easily walkable. The well kept garden was enclosed, as advertised, so we could relax. We would definitely consider returning again - it suited us as the cottage is “lived in”. The kitchen is very well equipped, with the bonus of sharp knives and peelers. Just a couple of pointers - the cottage could have been cleaner when we arrived. Our toddler found several clumps/ balls of dog hairs in the living room, mainly under the sofas/chairs and the bathroom was also still a little grubby. As there is only one bathroom and the property can sleep up to 6, we felt the shower could he upgraded, the pressure in particular is poor. Overall we’ve had a really wonderful time on our first visit to this part of the country.

- Deb, August 2024
Valerie July 2024

“Over priced.”

Parking is an issue, especially if you have a large car! The shower is adequate but not amazing. Some comfortable garden furniture would be good. Ok for two but I would imagine a bit small for six people and a dog! However we did enjoy our stay. It was a good base for getting around , the beds were comfortable and the cottage is well maintained.

- Valerie, July 2024
Anthony June 2024

“The owners have very thoughtfully laid the property out and provided more or less every facility that a guest may need.”

Much appreciated.

- Anthony, June 2024
Hazel May 2024

“Everything was as stated.”

A grab handle would be beneficial in the bath/shower.

- Hazel, May 2024
Dionne May 2024

“We had such a lovely time at Carrstone Cottage and will be booking again when we can.”

The house was great, the beds comfy and the enclosed back garden was perfect for our dog. The stairs were a little steep, we managed but it’s worth mentioning as it could be an issue to those less able. The location of the cottage is well placed for exploring many of the Norfolk beaches and close to amenities. A definite home away from home.

- Dionne, May 2024
Lynn April 2024

“Lovely cottage warm clean and well equipped.”

Garden was pretty and fully enclosed perfect for dogs .Dog friendly pub over the road and beach within walking distance,would come again .

- Lynn, April 2024
Claire March 2024

“This is the second stay we have had Carrstone cottage and it was very nice to see all the improvements made to the bathroom , it looked lovely.”

The cottage was a delight and perfect for our walking holiday in Norfolk with our German Shepherd. The laminate and tile floors make it a perfect place to stay with a dog as there isn’t a fear of muddy footprints in the carpet, hard to avoid in all the wet weather recently, and easy to clean up with a quick wash through with the mop. The cakes were a nice touch and the cottage was lovely and warm when we arrived and continued to be that way throughout our stay. A thoroughly nice stay and we hope to return again later in the year. Thank You.

- Claire, March 2024
Kathryn November 2023

“A very clean and comfortable cottage really a home from home.”

- Kathryn, November 2023
Neil October 2023

“Love the welcome pack - thanks.”

Nice cottage in a good location - very handy the Lidl at the end of the road Cottage clean and tidy - was a little worried when we saw the hot water bottle each! Few small maintenance issues which we could see in the maintenance book had not been resolved adequately, and were still an issue Shame the cottage was so cold on arrival, however, did not take long to heat up - all radiators were set to zero. Would’ve liked a basic guide on the dishwasher/oven/boiler + heating - even if this was the owner’s words on how best to use these. Back bedroom the coldest and also the bathroom.

- Neil, October 2023
Susan September 2023

“We had a wonderful week at the spotlessly clean cottage which had everything needed plus extras like torches in each room and umbrellas which luckily we didn’t need as the weather was hot and sunny every day.”

The beds with the feather pillows were very comfortable and we had the best nights sleep for ages, it’s so peaceful and quiet. The stairs are quite steep which was ok for us but might not be so good for very elderly or very young guests. We had a wonderful week in a lovely cottage in a great location.

- Susan, September 2023
Lisa August 2023

“Fantastic cottage we had a really good time exploring Norfolk & the cottage was lovely to get back to & to relax in the evening, the lights on the step to the kitchen are a really good idea, & the torches hanging up in the bedrooms are great too.”

Our two cockers loved the garden & was ideal to walk them to the beach from there. A pub is nearly on the doorstep & was great for some real pub grub but best to book in first, there's some takeaway's not to far away either. Thank you owners of carrstone & Sykes' for letting us rent a fantastic cottage.

- Lisa, August 2023
Angela July 2023

“Great location for exploring, very clean cottage, thank you for the cake and milk in the fridge.”

Secure pretty garden , great if you’re taking four legged friends. We didn’t spend that much time in the cottage, sofa not that comfy tbh. But the cottage is indeed a great base. Definitely recommend.

- Angela, July 2023
Darren July 2023

“An excellent cottage and a great location.”

Very dog friendly with a lot of things within walking distance or a short drive away. The cottage was well presented with everything you would need. Although street parking, there was always a space next to the cottage.

- Darren, July 2023
Linda July 2023

“Lovely very well equipped cottage!”

Comfortable beds! Lots of thoughtful touches such as torches, umbrellas,dog bowls etc. The welcome pack was a lovely surprise and very “welcome “! Garden was a pleasure to sit in.

- Linda, July 2023
Sharon March 2023

“A lovely cosy and comfortable cottage in a great location for exploring.”

Very quiet but within easy reach of facilities. We would definitely recommend Carrstone Cottage and may well return to explore more.

- Sharon, March 2023
Oliver February 2023

“A lovely and well appointed cottage.”

Had everything we needed. We had a lovely stay in Feb half-term. The fire made the cottage very cosy in the evenings!

- Oliver, February 2023
Janice December 2022

“Carrstone Cottage provided the perfect characterful, cosy setting for our small family Christmas celebrations.”

The pretty cottage has been thoughtfully renovated to create wonderfully peaceful spaces and we really appreciated all the little details like torches hanging on every door, the wonderful welcome pack tailored to the season which included a large tin of quality street and bottle of mulled wine. The Christmas tree and other decorations were just lovely ! We loved having an open fire, and there was a generous amount of logs, kindling and fire lighters. Fantastic walks in the area of course, we enjoyed a leisurely Christmas Eve stroll along the beach from Heacham, amazing bird life to see and lovely sunset. Stunning iconic stripey cliffs at Hunstanton and we spent a few blissful hours exploring the rock pools and rock formations below, returning back into town over the cliff top via the cafe. At Norfolk Lavender virtually on the doorstep, there’s an excellent cafe, cavernous gift shop and separate farm shop selling a vast array of fresh local produce and deli items. Also local handy supermarket. Thank you for a wonderfully memorable stay, hope to return.

- Janice, December 2022
Mary October 2022

“We had a lovely stay and the welcome pack of fresh milk,wine, local fruit juice and cake was very welcome and delicious.”

I parked outside the house and was able to park there throughout the week after days out. The house was clean, very comfortable and tastefully decorated. The owner had provided everything you needed for a relaxing week.

- Mary, October 2022
Sue October 2022

“Although cozy & comfortable, the cottage needed a thorough clean.”

The toilet looked as if it hadn’t been cleaned for weeks until I had a go at it. Beds & towels were fine. Parking was just about ok after some tight parallel parking between the neighbours either side. A thoughtful welcome pack was nice with wine & milk but the cake was dry & stale so we had to throw it away.

- Sue, October 2022
Sara August 2022

“Cottage was perfect for our minibreak - beds really comfy, linen lovely, and space ideal for the 3 of us (mum, 2 teens (adult size) and dog).”

Welcome pack of wine. juice, milk and fruit cake made us all very happy! Garden was so pretty and such a bonus. Kitchen had everything we needed - one thing to feedback was that it would have been nice to have a couple more wine glasses, there was plenty of glassware but very few wineglasses specifically. We had no problems with parking on the road as mentioned in another review. Would definitely return!

- Sara, August 2022
Amanda July 2022

“What a lovely cottage!”

Very welcoming feel, home from home and very clean. Just as advertised but what we weren’t expecting was the welcome pack which included a bottle of wine, thank you. The cottage is in a good spot with a pub at the end of the road, the beach about twenty minutes walk and a local Tesco and Lidl. Hunstanton and Sandringham are both only a short drive away. It is our second stay in Heacham and we love the area. It was a lovely week.

- Amanda, July 2022
Jan May 2022

“A lovely warm and comfortable cottage.”

Would certainly recommend this cottage as we had a lovely week exploring Norfolk.

- Jan, May 2022
Jacqueline April 2022

“A delightful cottage with everything there to make a very enjoyable,stay.”

The cake and apple juice welcome items a nice touch. The garden is great for 4 legged holiday-goers. Such a central location to explore dome of the best Norfolk beaches. Would definitely recommend and hope to return.

- Jacqueline, April 2022
Jessica April 2022

“Brilliant cottage!”

Very comfortable, great location and had everything we needed. Only downside was we didn’t sleep well as the pillows were rock hard. Also, neighbours appeared frustrated if we parked outside the cottage or near the cottage. Moving their car where we had parked as soon as we left meaning we had to park quite some distance away. Did not spoil our holiday though.

- Jessica, April 2022
Sharron February 2022

“Immaculately clean, cosy, well equipped with super comfortable beds: we loved our stay at Carrstone Cottage and would love to return.”

The enclosed garden for the dog was a total bonus as was the welcome bottle of fizz for us! Thank you so much!

- Sharron, February 2022
Barrie December 2021

“Nice cottage Good location Good value for money”

- Barrie, December 2021
Jess October 2021

“The cottage is ideally situated in Heacham.”

The cottage had some small niggles, things missing/not working which I'd informed sykes about. (Not had any response) but a lovely cottage , nice long garden if your taking your dogs.

- Jess, October 2021
Kelly October 2021

“We had a wonderful stay at the cottage in this lovely albeit very quiet area.”

The cottage is well equipped, very clean and a beautiful enclosed garden, which worked for us as a family of four plus a larger dog. There are lots of beautiful walks, good dog friendly pubs.

- Kelly, October 2021
Andrew September 2021

“Lovely cottage but not even a tea bag in the kitchen on arrival.”

A welcome pack of some kind would have been appreciated. The bedroom furniture needs upgrading, it's very tired and small for two people.

- Andrew, September 2021
Veronica August 2021

“I appreciate the impact COVID has had but there were none of the little touches that I would have expected of a cottage at this price range - for example, no welcome pack such as milk/wine/biscuits that have been left in other similar stays.”

The towels were “tired” and little things such as just 1 dishwasher tablet was provided, about half a cm of washing up liquid and hand soap and no dishcloth - I have come to expect that at the price we paid, these little touches would be included. The property itself was lovely - as described. However, the blind in one bedroom had broken and had to be tied up to keep open; the bathroom blind did not open properly and also had to be tied up; there was an electric hedge trimmer left on the garden bench and we had no access to the garage or anywhere else to store it safely from children.

- Veronica, August 2021
Jeanette July 2021

“A very clean and comfortable cottage.”

An ideal place to explore beautiful Norfolk

- Jeanette, July 2021
Kathryn October 2020

“Good village location.”

The property was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The property was advertised as sleeps 6 but only 5 dining chairs and a very tatty footstool for person 6 in the living room, however as we were only 2 people plus dog this didn’t affect us.

- Kathryn, October 2020
David September 2020

“Lovely cottage, beautifully clean and with a surprising amount of useful utensils still left there despite the Covid secure measures.”

Very helpful and friendly housekeeper. Great long garden with very nice areas for sitting out and eating/drinking. Beds were very comfortable and the wifi worked perfectly. A great location for exploring this part of Norfolk and nice to be away from the crowds at Hunstanton. The walk to the beach with our dog was not too far and the ability to collect pre-ordered food from Sainsbury's at Hunstanton was great with the shop in the village and the co-op in Snettisham both being good for essentials and extras. The local RSPB reserves were great places to visit and Houghton Hall had the Anish Kapoor exhibition on which was great to see. We would love to return to Carrsone Cottage.

- David, September 2020
Paul August 2020

“The cottage was cosy everything you need and more for a self catering holiday.”

Close to all the village amenities

- Paul, August 2020
John August 2020

“We had a super holiday at Carrstone Cottage.”

The location was excellent for accessing Heacham beach and the various lovely beaches of the North Norfolk coast and other attractions. The cottage itself exceeded expectations: it was very comfortable and well-equipped and the garden was a real bonus with a dog and young grandchildren. The cottage had been cleaned scrupulously for our arrival and the owners and cleaner had obviously considered the details that make a holiday property feel like a home. The quality of furnishings, crockery, cutlery and bedding was impressive- not always the case in our self-catering experience.

- John, August 2020
Joanne August 2020

“Lovely cottage but the parking was a nightmare and the sofa was so uncomfortable.”

- Joanne, August 2020
Dawn July 2020

“Cottage was ideal for my week away with a friend.”

It was welcoming and spacious. The beds were extremely comfortable with good quality bedlinen. The kitchen was well equipped so you could prepare and cook a meal or two. The garden was well stocked and very well maintained and relaxing to sit out. There is a pub within a few minutes walk that offers food too which saves on cooking. Parking is on the main road outside the house and we always managed to get parked.

- Dawn, July 2020

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x 4' double
Bedroom three accessed through bedroom two
Downstairs bathroom with bath and overhead thermostatic shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with open fire
Open fire & central heating
Electric cooker and hobs, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave
Washing machine, tumble dryer
Smart TV, DVD player, bluetooth speaker and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking
Enclosed garden at the rear of the property with patio area, lawned area, table and chairs
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: The woodburner in the dining room is not in working order
Please note: The kitchen is accessed via two steps from the dining room

The property

Carrstone Cottage is a pretty country cottage, located in the charming village of Heacham, Norfolk.

This property is home to two double bedrooms and one 4' double bedroom and can sleep a total of six guests.

Down the stairs on the ground-floor, you will find the family bathroom, kitchen, dining room and sitting room, as well as an enclosed back garden.

On-street parking is available at the front of the property for two cars.

For a memorable trip to West Norfolk, book Carrstone Cottage.

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About the location

HEACHAM

Hunstanton 2.5 miles; King's Lynn 15 miles.

Heacham is a large village located on the West Norfolk coastline, on The Wash, boasting a lovely family friendly sandy beach, ideal for jet skis, kitesurfing and windsurfing. The village has many cottages built from Carstone, which is a feature of this part of Norfolk, and also offers a good range of shops, restaurants and country pubs. Within walking distance is Caley Hall, home to Norfolk Lavender with its sweet smelling lavender fields, and Heacham Hall, owned by John Rolfe, who brought his young bride Pocahontas to England to live at the hall (in the local church of St Mary you will find a memorial to her). This part of Norfolk is renowned for its abundance of birdlife throughout the year, with several local RSPB sites, while within easy driving distance is Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens, as seen on BBC's Springwatch. Nearby Hunstanton offers traditional seaside entertainment including a sealife centre, while The Queen's Sandringham Estate is just a 15 minute drive.

Please note: Only small secondary oven/grill available till December.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage perfectly positioned in the village - the only thing I wish it ...”

“We appreciated the comfortable beds and lounge seating and good standard of the kitchen and bathroom fittings.”

“It is a beautiful cottage, with everything you need.”

“The cottage was ideal for our family holiday, including a toddler and 2 dogs.”

“Over priced.”

“The owners have very thoughtfully laid the property out and provided more or less every facility that a guest may need.”

“Everything was as stated.”

“We had such a lovely time at Carrstone Cottage and will be booking again when we can.”

“Lovely cottage warm clean and well equipped.”

“This is the second stay we have had Carrstone cottage and it was very nice to see all the improvements made to the bathroom , it looked lovely.”

“A very clean and comfortable cottage really a home from home.”

“Love the welcome pack - thanks.”

“We had a wonderful week at the spotlessly clean cottage which had everything needed plus extras like torches in each room and umbrellas which luckily we didn’t need as the weather was hot and sunny every day.”

“Fantastic cottage we had a really good time exploring Norfolk & the cottage was lovely to get back to & to relax in the evening, the lights on the step to the kitchen are a really good idea, & the torches hanging up in the bedrooms are great too.”

“Great location for exploring, very clean cottage, thank you for the cake and milk in the fridge.”

“An excellent cottage and a great location.”

“Lovely very well equipped cottage!”

“A lovely cosy and comfortable cottage in a great location for exploring.”

“A lovely and well appointed cottage.”

“Carrstone Cottage provided the perfect characterful, cosy setting for our small family Christmas celebrations.”

“We had a lovely stay and the welcome pack of fresh milk,wine, local fruit juice and cake was very welcome and delicious.”

“Although cozy & comfortable, the cottage needed a thorough clean.”

“Cottage was perfect for our minibreak - beds really comfy, linen lovely, and space ideal for the 3 of us (mum, 2 teens (adult size) and dog).”

“What a lovely cottage!”

“A lovely warm and comfortable cottage.”

“A delightful cottage with everything there to make a very enjoyable,stay.”

“Brilliant cottage!”

“Immaculately clean, cosy, well equipped with super comfortable beds: we loved our stay at Carrstone Cottage and would love to return.”

“Nice cottage Good location Good value for money”

“The cottage is ideally situated in Heacham.”

“We had a wonderful stay at the cottage in this lovely albeit very quiet area.”

“Lovely cottage but not even a tea bag in the kitchen on arrival.”

“I appreciate the impact COVID has had but there were none of the little touches that I would have expected of a cottage at this price range - for example, no welcome pack such as milk/wine/biscuits that have been left in other similar stays.”

“A very clean and comfortable cottage.”

“Good village location.”

“Lovely cottage, beautifully clean and with a surprising amount of useful utensils still left there despite the Covid secure measures.”

“The cottage was cosy everything you need and more for a self catering holiday.”

“We had a super holiday at Carrstone Cottage.”

“Lovely cottage but the parking was a nightmare and the sofa was so uncomfortable.”

“Cottage was ideal for my week away with a friend.”

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The property

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About the location

HEACHAM