Queens Cottage, Wivenhoe

Airbnb 5/5

Queens cottage was warm, cosy and extremely welcoming! The cottage is decorated to a really high standard and very individual in style! The lounge cosy, the kitchen beautiful and stocked with everything… Queens cottage was warm, cosy and extremely welcoming! The cottage is decorated to a really high standard and very individual in style! The lounge cosy, the kitchen beautiful and stocked with everything you could need. We loved the table being breakfast bar height. The bathroom was small but perfectly formed and the bedrooms cozy and the bed so comfy. Attention to detail with so many things in this property was absolutely spot on!
Wivenhoe has lots of lovely walks and lots of lovely pubs to choose from! It was quiet being January but will be buzzy in the warmer months. We will definitely come back for another long weekend at a later date.
The welcome bubbly and sweeties were a lovely touch too 😊
The host was lovely too. Had to double check something on arrival and they called straight back and was really helpful 👌 Read more

Airbnb 4/5

Lovely house, great location!

Booking.com 8/10

Lovely Cottage. Would definitely recommend staying there to others.

Lovely cottage. Would book again. I couldn't get the hot water in the shower to work this morning before we checked out which was a bit of a shame. I tried both… Lovely cottage. Would book again.

I couldn't get the hot water in the shower to work this morning before we checked out which was a bit of a shame. I tried both taps but it was only cold water.
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Airbnb 5/5

Nice cozy place in central Wivenhoe. Great to find a place to stay so close to our daughter and grandson

Booking.com 9/10

Fantastic location. Amazing kitchen with everything you would need. Cozy front room with fire and lovely comfortable beds. Everything spotlessly clean. Couldn't get shower to work but only a minor quibble as… Fantastic location. Amazing kitchen with everything you would need. Cozy front room with fire and lovely comfortable beds. Everything spotlessly clean.

Couldn't get shower to work but only a minor quibble as there was a nice bathtub.
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Booking.com 9/10

A lovely, comfortable and well appointed cottage in the heart of Wivenhoe. We enjoyed the Queen themed decor, comfortable beds, thoughtful touches like a Welcome bottle of wine and fresh milk left… A lovely, comfortable and well appointed cottage in the heart of Wivenhoe. We enjoyed the Queen themed decor, comfortable beds, thoughtful touches like a Welcome bottle of wine and fresh milk left for us. Tea, coffee and biscuits were also supplied and little chocolates on our beds and dotted around were a nice festive touch.

We had a bit of a problem getting the heating and gas fire going, but when we gave up and contacted the lovely owner Kate she popped round and sorted it out for us very quickly.
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Booking.com 8/10

A comfortable and cosy cottage within easy walking distance of most things lovely Wivenhoe has to offer

Queens Cottage is a delightful quirky cottage which is full of tasteful and fun things which are relevant to the name of the property. Well equipped and helpful Host on hand to… Queens Cottage is a delightful quirky cottage which is full of tasteful and fun things which are relevant to the name of the property. Well equipped and helpful Host on hand to give immediate support when things don’t go quite right.

The stairs - for us - were a bit of a challenge!
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Airbnb 5/5

Fantastic little cottage, clean, comfortable, lovely little treats and great contact, highly recommend, thank you

Airbnb 5/5

My mom, brother and I had a great time here. We love wivenhoe. It is such a sweet village and an easy bus ride or train to Colchester. We loved going for… My mom, brother and I had a great time here. We love wivenhoe. It is such a sweet village and an easy bus ride or train to Colchester. We loved going for walks and runs along the water of wivenhoe and spending time in the local pub and coffee shops. The house was BEAUTIFUL. Very sweet with lots of thought put into it. Kate was extremely helpful and kind in response when we had questions. Lovely experience and we hope to come back one day! Read more

Booking.com 10/10

A lovely stay in a beautiful cottage, set in a pretty village!

The cottage was spotless and very comfortable. They had provided everything you needed for a lovely stay. I want to especially mention the decor. The place is beautifully decorated, with exceptional attention… The cottage was spotless and very comfortable. They had provided everything you needed for a lovely stay. I want to especially mention the decor. The place is beautifully decorated, with exceptional attention to detail. You can tell the owner has a great eye for design. The chocolates were a lovely touch, as was the bottle of drink. I would highly recommend it for people visiting the area and would definitely stay again.

There wasn't anything I could fault. The only point, I would make and it's not a complaint or criticism, is that for anyone with mobility issues they may struggle to cope. There are a lot of steps and stairs in the cottage. The stairs leading to the bedrooms, are each very high - luckily the banister does provide support.
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Booking.com 10/10

Everything was clean and ready for our stay. Basics for when we arrived, i.e., milk, coffee tea, etc, even ice in the freezer. Decor amazing.

Nothing suited our needs

Airbnb 5/5

This is a real home away from home, couldn't ask for anything better. The location is amazing. Wivenhoe is absolutely beautiful ,nice little garden to enjoy your breakfast. all the Facilities you… This is a real home away from home, couldn't ask for anything better. The location is amazing.
Wivenhoe is absolutely beautiful ,nice little garden to enjoy your breakfast. all the Facilities you need. loved it and would definitely stay again. Read more

Booking.com 10/10

Comfortable, quirky, and cosy.

The beds were really really comfortable, as we're the sofas/chairs etc. The decor was quirky and fun - talk about leaning into the name of the cottage! All sorts of queens, from… The beds were really really comfortable, as we're the sofas/chairs etc. The decor was quirky and fun - talk about leaning into the name of the cottage! All sorts of queens, from ERII to The Sex Pistols! It was ideally situated for the Wivenhoe Regatta - not so close that you have to deal with all the noise, cooking smells or people, but an easy walk to get to it.
The little patio with comfy seats was very much appreciated in the heat! It was nice to sit outside late evening just enjoying the breeze.
The cottage has great facilities, and everything is done to a high standard, within the quirky theme. The bedrooms were a good size, as was the kitchen. It was lovely to find a pint of milk in the fridge along with some Cava (thank you!), as everyone needs a cuppa on arrival. That was very thoughtful indeed.

The stairs were REALLY steep. I had to go up them on all fours, and come down on my bottom because I've had a stroke and am not particularly steady on my feet. My husband was fine with them, but my 70yo asthmatic mum struggled by the end of the day.
Parking was a bit of a worry. In the information folder it says you can park outside the house, but there is a sign saying permit holders only. To play it on the safe side, we just parked on the gravel road round the corner.
If you struggle with mobility issues, this is not the cottage for you, but for all able bodied people, I couldn't recommend it highly enough.
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Airbnb 5/5

Second time staying, great location. Quiet but with nice pubs in the surrounding area. I’ll be back.

Booking.com 10/10

Immaculately presented property.

Booking.com 10/10

Beautiful cottage

Lovely little cottage, immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. Had everything we needed and in perfect location for our stay visiting family. Added bonus that the dogs were welcomed as well.
Highly recommend

Airbnb 5/5

We had a great stay! Everything was really well communicated and a well equipped and comfortable cottage, highly recommended.

Booking.com 9/10

Very nice property, clean, well-furnished and comfortable. Within easy walking distance of the town. A bottle of prosecco and some biscuits were kindly left for us to enjoy. Everything was very good.… Very nice property, clean, well-furnished and comfortable. Within easy walking distance of the town. A bottle of prosecco and some biscuits were kindly left for us to enjoy.

Everything was very good. It's worth mentioning that it wasn't possible to change the temperature on the heating thermostat. It would really help to have a parking permit, although free parking is available in an unmade road round the corner. The mattress in the front bedroom was a bit soft.
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Booking.com 7/10

Easter weekend

The house was clean and extremely well equipped. The communication to gain access were clear and accurate. It was a good base for the majority of us to visit family in Wivenhoe… The house was clean and extremely well equipped. The communication to gain access were clear and accurate. It was a good base for the majority of us to visit family in Wivenhoe

The bathroom is downstairs off the kitchen plus the stairs up to the bedrooms are very steep and deep. That and the lack of adequate hand rails to the small landing outside the bedrooms, making it difficult for guests with restricted mobility. A fact that if I had known at the time of booking would have influenced my choice of property.
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Booking.com 10/10

This is a great place to stay with everything you need in one place.

This is a great place to stay with everything you need in one place. It had towels, shampoo, shower gel and all the home from home stuff, which we really appreciated because… This is a great place to stay with everything you need in one place. It had towels, shampoo, shower gel and all the home from home stuff, which we really appreciated because we just moved back to the UK from America that morning and didn’t have any of that stuff yet. It had tea & coffee and the owner even put a bottle of milk in the fridge for us, which was a nice and greatly appreciated touch. It was just a 5 minute walk into the centre of town so it was a great place to stay and was also in a safe place so it was perfect to take the dogs for a walk before we set off again.

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Airbnb 5/5

Beautiful and stylish house, in a great location in Wivenhoe. Meticulously clean and hosts were always responsive. Perfect for our small family- we will come again.

Booking.com 9/10

very enjoyable stay. everything we needed was availble.

Airbnb 5/5

This was the cutest home! Great location and so easy to walk to pubs, stores and get groceries. Quiet area with so much charm! Cozy atmosphere Cute mugs and decor was fab!… This was the cutest home!
Great location and so easy to walk to pubs, stores and get groceries.
Quiet area with so much charm!
Cozy atmosphere
Cute mugs and decor was fab!
Beds were so comfy too.
Having coffee and tea supplied was a bonus.
Well equipped kitchen as well! Read more

Booking.com 10/10

The cottage is very beautiful and very well presented. Everything you would need for a comfortable stay. Very close to the train station, shops , pubs, and restaurants. Would highly recommend anyone… The cottage is very beautiful and very well presented.
Everything you would need for a comfortable stay.
Very close to the train station, shops , pubs, and restaurants.
Would highly recommend anyone to stay here.
The owners are very quick to answer any inquiries.
Overall fabulous break 👌 ✨️ 😌 😍

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Booking.com 9/10

Heerlijk voor een paar dagen ontspannen!

Prachtige inrichting in het hele huis met een gezellige gaskachel. Het was echt heel schoon. De zachte witte handdoeken en de kleine details (chocolaatje, bubbels, melk, zout en peper etc) maken dat… Prachtige inrichting in het hele huis met een gezellige gaskachel. Het was echt heel schoon. De zachte witte handdoeken en de kleine details (chocolaatje, bubbels, melk, zout en peper etc) maken dat je je heel welkom voelt. Het bed en de kussens zijn erg comfortabel! Het contact van de voren was erg uitgebreid met alle informatie die je nodig hebt. Het is op korte loopafstand van de haven en pubs van Wivenhoe.

Beneden was het moeilijk warm te krijgen en de badkamer is echt super koud ondanks de verwarming. Dus neem zeker sloffen mee :) De trap is erg stijl en heeft hoge treden. Het is de perfecte woning voor een stel met eventueel een kind of twee vrienden in aparte slaapkamers. Voor 4 volwassenen zou het echt heel krap zijn in de keuken en woonkamer.
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Airbnb 5/5

We had a lovely stay at Queen's Cottage. Kate was fantastic at communicating in the lead up to our stay. The welcome drink was such a lovely touch! The cottage is a… We had a lovely stay at Queen's Cottage. Kate was fantastic at communicating in the lead up to our stay. The welcome drink was such a lovely touch! The cottage is a short walk from the ship yard and lovely walk which our dog really enjoyed. A lovely place to bring in the New Year 😊 Read more

Booking.com 10/10

Very, very nice and cosy.

It was clean and the mars bar was a nice touch.

We liked it all, nothing to dislike.

Booking.com 10/10

Clean and beautifully decorated, characterful cottage with clearly hospitable hosts

The cottage was easy to find- the light that came on over the door was a great help- and it was really well equipped- including lots of little extra hospitable touches. It… The cottage was easy to find- the light that came on over the door was a great help- and it was really well equipped- including lots of little extra hospitable touches. It felt luxurious with a strong regal theme throughout! The bed was very comfy. We loved the little gas stove in the lounge. We had no problem parking on the road close to the cottage. The communication with the hosts was clear and helpful.

The bathroom is downstairs and was a bit chilly (we did stay in December). We couldn't get the additional radiator in the bathroom (above the toilet) to work- that might have helped. Similarly, we were just about warm enough in the lounge with the gas stove on. We couldn't seem to change the thermostat. We only stayed two nights and if we had stayed longer, we would have contacted the hosts to check how the heating/thermostat worked. We are mainly flagging so they can maybe provide better instructions in the welcome pack. The stairs are very steep especially in the night!
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Airbnb 5/5

Had a great stay at this lovely cottage with amazing decor and furnishings. Easy instructions and great location within walking distance to some great pubs and food.

Booking.com 9/10

Wivenhoe 2024

Great location, very quiet area,owners very quick to respond to any queries prior to the trip.Also the house was excellently maintained and the beds were very comfortable 😀 One small niggle was… Great location, very quiet area,owners very quick to respond to any queries prior to the trip.Also the house was excellently maintained and the beds were very comfortable 😀

One small niggle was the toilet area was very small,but that's a small issue considering how good it is overall.
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Airbnb 5/5

We had a lovely stay at Queen’s cottage it’s in a wonderful peaceful area and an easy walk down to the river where there two great pubs to drink and eat in.… We had a lovely stay at Queen’s cottage it’s in a wonderful peaceful area and an easy walk down to the river where there two great pubs to drink and eat in. Queen’s cottage was lovely inside very homely, pristine and very well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Kate was a great hostess and had left us a bottle of bubbly and some snacks which was very welcoming. We would definitely go back and stay again in Queen’s cottage in the future. Read more

Airbnb 5/5

Queen’s cottage is such a lovely quaint and spacious cottage on a central but quiet street in Wivenhoe. The cottage felt very cosy and homely and it was well equipped. It had… Queen’s cottage is such a lovely quaint and spacious cottage on a central but quiet street in Wivenhoe. The cottage felt very cosy and homely and it was well equipped. It had lovely crystal glasses for champagne. We loved how close it is to the station, high street and river. We felt very at home and comfortable. Would book again. Read more

Airbnb 5/5

Very comfortable house. Spotless. Communication and checking in/out all very easy.

Airbnb 5/5

A very comfortable and charming place to stay. The cottage is very well equipped, with some extra thoughtful touches. We instantly felt at home and appreciated the decor , the location and… A very comfortable and charming place to stay. The cottage is very well equipped, with some extra thoughtful touches. We instantly felt at home and appreciated the decor , the location and the clear communication. We would love to return! Read more

Booking.com 10/10

Lovely stay in a very nice area.

The cottage was beautifully decorated with comfortable furnishings.

Would have preferred a small garden with grass instead of a yard.

Booking.com 9/10

All very clean and tidy. We liked the artwork on the walls.

No toilet upstairs.

Airbnb 5/5

This cottage is quaint and in a great little village. We loved the cozy space and the location!

Booking.com 10/10

Stylish and comfortable cottage

The decor is witty and stylish. Facilities great - nespresso machine :) Clean, everything worked, nice white towels

Airbnb 5/5

Such a gorgeous property. Beautifully decorated, clean, comfortable and everything you would need including some nice extras on arrival. Really responsiblve host. Would definitely stay again.

Booking.com 10/10

What an amazing place to stay

We loved everything about the cottage. It is appointed to an extremely high standard, as well as being fun and funky

Nothing not to like

Booking.com 10/10

Excellent stay.

Great location. Cottage is in very good (new) condition. Well equipped. Very comfortable and clean.

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Airbnb 5/5

Would recommend a stay at Queens cottage in lovely Wivenhoe, which is well located just a few minutes walk to the train, high street and riverfront. The kitchen and bathroom was well… Would recommend a stay at Queens cottage in lovely Wivenhoe, which is well located just a few minutes walk to the train, high street and riverfront.
The kitchen and bathroom was well equipped, beds were really comfy, and there was little yard nice for sitting outside. The decor was a lot of fun and very committed to the theme, and spotlessly clean upon arrival.
We had an issue getting the shower to work and Kate responded within 45 minutes to help us address it, which was good.
Like most places in the UK, there is no air conditioning or fans and the upstairs did get quite hot in the upstairs bedroom during the unusually warm summer weather during our visit, but again, few places in the UK have air con. Read more

Booking.com 10/10

Absolutely fantastic. Best rental and weekend getaway.

The property design is exquisite. The cottage is new and welcoming, it has all the comfort you can dream of. Amazing location, you can walk everywhere and if quiet and safe.

Booking.com 9/10

Lovely stay in this lovingly restored cottage with super comfy beds. We were visiting family and enjoyed 5mins walk to t

Lovingly decorated property.
Super beds.
Fully enclosed yard convenient for dog.
Kitchen very well equipped and coffee machine with pods welcome.

Booking.com 10/10

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Airbnb 5/5

The house decoration was fantastic, very tastefully done. Everything was brand new. The beds were really comfortable.
Kate left us bubbly and some snacks and milk-much appreciated.
I would highly recommend Kate’s house.

Airbnb 5/5

Stunning house in the prettiest of villages - the home couldn’t be better equipped and everything you need is walkable. We enjoyed long walks, pub lunches, and an amazing deli. Plus there… Stunning house in the prettiest of villages - the home couldn’t be better equipped and everything you need is walkable.
We enjoyed long walks, pub lunches, and an amazing deli. Plus there is a smart TV so you can have one of those chill out nights too.
Small details like the ice tray being ready, a lovely bottle of wine and nibbles being available on arrival made a difference. The property itself is spotlessly clean. I genuinely will be staying here each time I visit should it be available - and some how given it’s the loveliest little home, I imagine it will be often fully booked :) Read more

Booking.com 10/10

Utterly charming

What a find! Gorgeous, stylish and quirky. Plenty of room for 2 adults, easy and free parking close by, on an unmade road, very quiet, well-equipped kitchen, comfy 2 x standard double… What a find! Gorgeous, stylish and quirky. Plenty of room for 2 adults, easy and free parking close by, on an unmade road, very quiet, well-equipped kitchen, comfy 2 x standard double beds, good WiFi, good pre-stay communication from the friendly hosts and very quick to assist with our queries mid-stay. Loved the Prosecco in the fridge (oh, and the milk) plus the tea and coffee, to say nothing of the Nespresso machine. 3 decent pubs that do food plus an Indian restaurant within a five minute walk, and Wivenhoe and it’s surroundings are so pretty. We really didn’t want to leave.

For those with mobility considerations, the stairs are very steep and the loo might be a bit awkwardly positioned.
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Booking.com 9/10

Very comfortable stay in great location

Great location, 5 mins to middle of village and river/estuary, enjoyed local walks with our dog. Accommodation very comfortable - really enjoyed the bubbly waiting for us in the fridge. Enjoyed the… Great location, 5 mins to middle of village and river/estuary, enjoyed local walks with our dog.
Accommodation very comfortable - really enjoyed the bubbly waiting for us in the fridge. Enjoyed the queen theme throughout the cottage!

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Airbnb 5/5

Queens Road is a great location in Wivenhoe. This place is a traditional Victorian cottage in a great location in Wivenhoe. Close to the waterfront, local pubs and station. The house has… Queens Road is a great location in Wivenhoe. This place is a traditional Victorian cottage in a great location in Wivenhoe. Close to the waterfront, local pubs and station. The house has been renovated and furnished to a really high standard, you can tell as soon as you walk in. The attention to detail is great and the finishings high quality. If you’re looking for a base in Wivenhoe, I’d highly recommend you check this place out. Read more

Booking.com 8/10

Great stay

This rental had everything you could possibly need including straighteners!

It’s a small property. Tight squeeze for 4 adults plus pet

Booking.com 10/10

Very comfortable and well furnished house, very well equipped kitchen.

very quiet street, a short distance from the high street and quay.

Booking.com 8/10

Characterful property short walk to quayside and pubs

colourful plush furnishings, lovely welcome drinks and nibbles, fully equipped and with tea and coffee provided. hosts quick to answer a query. no parking permit provided so parked on dusty gravel road… colourful plush furnishings, lovely welcome drinks and nibbles, fully equipped and with tea and coffee provided. hosts quick to answer a query.

no parking permit provided so parked on dusty gravel road close by. bathroom cramped ( large person would struggle to sit on the toilet!!) . it would be nice to have information about local walks/ restaurants/ wifi password/ how to work oven etc available in the house ( wifi code was sent in an email but no 4g in house)
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Airbnb 5/5

Lovely house and host! Highly recommended!

Booking.com 8/10

Perfect for a short break in beautiful Wivenhoe

Beautifully decorated and modern despite being a period property. Kitchen was great, had everything we needed. Comfortable beds and bedding. Very clean. Cosy living room with lots of different lighting options and… Beautifully decorated and modern despite being a period property. Kitchen was great, had everything we needed. Comfortable beds and bedding. Very clean. Cosy living room with lots of different lighting options and a fire (not that we needed it) was great for relaxed nights in. Location was good although like a lot of wivenhoe was on a hill but great exercise. :-). Dog friendly and lots of walks nearby. Overall would recommend and stay again. Thank you!

Steps are very high so little legs / those less mobile may struggle!
Individual taps in the shower so hard to control temperature and it kept changing but that’s just different to what we are use to.
Some work was happening around the corner so lots of trucks drove past fairly early in the morning but that’s just a temporary issue I would think and not anything the owners could control.
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Booking.com 10/10

Perfect.👌

This was a much needed break from the mundane and we were not disappointed, lovely quiet cottage but within striking distance of a big city, clean, cosy and welcoming, thoroughly spoilt and… This was a much needed break from the mundane and we were not disappointed, lovely quiet cottage but within striking distance of a big city, clean, cosy and welcoming, thoroughly spoilt and batteries re-charged, thank you.

That we couldn’t stay longer!😁
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Airbnb 5/5

Kate’s place is thoughtfully decorated, we loved the Queen theme. It is so cosy& comfortable. The bed linens & towels are nice quality. We had breakfast every morning in the fabulous kitchen.… Kate’s place is thoughtfully decorated, we loved the Queen theme. It is so cosy& comfortable. The bed linens & towels are nice quality. We had breakfast every morning in the fabulous kitchen. The washer was handy. A five minute walk brings you to a few cafes, pubs, the riverfront walk & the train to London. We would love to stay here again. Read more

Airbnb 5/5

In a quiet neighbourhood, within walking distance of river and pubs. The cottage is on a hill and parking was fine. We loved it, quirky and well equipped and Kate was very… In a quiet neighbourhood, within walking distance of river and pubs. The cottage is on a hill and parking was fine. We loved it, quirky and well equipped and Kate was very responsive.
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Airbnb 5/5

My family and I had a wonderful stay in Kate’s lovely little cottage. Very quiet and peaceful area yet within easy walking distance of all amenities and lovely walks along the estuary.… My family and I had a wonderful stay in Kate’s lovely little cottage. Very quiet and peaceful area yet within easy walking distance of all amenities and lovely walks along the estuary. The cottage was spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. Highly recommended. Read more

Airbnb 5/5

Great place to stay, super comfortable and plush. with fun decor, it is everything you would want / need

Booking.com 10/10

Fantastic base from which to work.

Second stay. Still absolutely fantastic !

I couldn’t stay longer ….

Booking.com 8/10

The location was very convenient. And the facility is beautiful and nicely decorated It’s a bit delicate. If you have young toddlers I wouldn’t advise staying there. I would be worried about… The location was very convenient. And the facility is beautiful and nicely decorated

It’s a bit delicate. If you have young toddlers I wouldn’t advise staying there. I would be worried about my kids breaking things by accident
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Airbnb 5/5

Excellent communication and a great cottage!

Booking.com 10/10

Very relaxing stay with great access to my work location on the coast.

A wonderful cottage with very generous and helpful hosts. Great for access to the coast and walks in the countryside. Great local amenities. Very very comfortable bed. Well equipped kitchen. Everything was… A wonderful cottage with very generous and helpful hosts. Great for access to the coast and walks in the countryside. Great local amenities.
Very very comfortable bed.
Well equipped kitchen.

Everything was great. No issues.
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Airbnb 5/5

hi spec house, very well decorated with great finishing touches througbout.
if your a royalist then this place will be like heaven.

Airbnb 4/5

Very nice location, kitchen was well stocked, and generally a nice and cozy airbnb. Hosts were very responsive to our queries, and generally helpful. The house is easy to get to from… Very nice location, kitchen was well stocked, and generally a nice and cozy airbnb. Hosts were very responsive to our queries, and generally helpful. The house is easy to get to from the station, as well as being within walking distance to the village center, which was very convenient! Read more