Guests say
Sea Pearl is a well-liked cottage praised for its superb location near the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness and the recent renovations to the kitchen and bathrooms. The charming garden and proximity to friendly pubs add to the appeal, despite some feedback on the need for updates to garden furniture and interior comfort.
The property generally maintains good cleanliness, with several reviews mentioning it being 'spotless'. However, there are instances of complaints about cleanliness which affect the score, including an uncleaned property upon arrival and presence of cobwebs.
The location is highly praised for being quiet, close to the beach, and within easy reach of local pubs and shops. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the area, contributing to a high score.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. While some guests find the cottage cosy, others suggest that the seating and bed comfort could be improved. The steep stairs and garden layout are also noted as potential comfort concerns.
Facilities are generally good with recent renovations to the kitchen and bathrooms. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as noisy plumbing, unstable furniture, and the need for updated garden furniture, which impacts the score.
There is insufficient information regarding the presence of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
This charming, mid-terrace cottage is located on a quiet residential street in Pakefield, just a two-minute walk from the beach. Within walking distance of a good pub, with Lowestoft's local amenities within easy reach, it is an ideal holiday home for friends and families exploring the beautiful Suffolk coastline. From a pretty gated garden, the front door opens into an entrance hall with lots of space to hang coats and bags and store shoes. The sitting room is spacious with a large dining table, comfy seating beside patio doors looking out into the garden, plus a gas fire set in an ornate Victorian fireplace. The well-equipped kitchen has a washing machine so you don't need to worry about packing enough clothes, and from the kitchen is a door into the garden. Also on the ground floor is a modern, ground floor shower room, ideal for when you come back in from the beach. Upstairs are three bright bedrooms, one with a single bed, a second with twin beds overlooking the front of the property, and a third double. As well as three lovely bedrooms, there is also a further family bathroom upstairs to complete the accommodation. In the pretty, sunken garden you can sit out and enjoy the summer sunshine with lunch or a glass of wine in the evening. From the gate at the bottom of the garden, you can easily reach the beach in a couple of minutes and take a stroll by the sea. The town of Lowestoft has a good selection of pubs, bars and shops, as well as lots of traditional seaside attractions. A short distance away you can explore Africa Alive, visit the beautiful Somerleyton Hall or get your adrenaline high at the Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park! The town is in a perfect location for exploring both South Norfolk and North Suffolk, a delightful holiday home for all!
Located on the Suffolk coast, Pakefield is a suburb of Lowestoft, and is home to the parish church of All Saints and St Margarets. Pakefield has a selection of shops, bars and restaurants as well as a real fish and chip shop, and is home to The Seagull Theatre, as well as an art gallery. Nearby Lowestoft is a traditional seaside resort with a wide range of amenities including the Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, whilst south of Pakefield is the coastal town of Southwold, famous for its pier, busy harbour and the colourful beach huts which line the seafront.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, family size fridge/freezer, washing machine.
Sitting room with dining area and gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
TV with Freeview, DVD, fast stable WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking on first come, first served basis.
Enclosed paved rear garden with covered pond and furniture.
One small, well-behaved dog welcome.
The beach which is a very short walk away is dog friendly and horse riding is available on the beach.
There is also a long esplanadae for cycling and a cliff top barista coffee shop.
Watersports available in area.
Hikers/walking groups/cycling and watersports guests all welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 4 mins walk, the pub also does meals.
Beach 2 mins walk.
Note: Covered pond in garden, children to be supervised.
Please note the property has the original stairs in keeping with the character of the property and while they can be steep, they are wide and do have a handrail.
Reviews (43)
-
Barbara
Could it be moved . Otherwise the place was perfect and we will return..
-
Jennifer
,our grandaughter loved & went to see them everything we were.there,then walk to sea,ideal spot,very quite & felt safe.really enjoyed that holiday..Jennifer
-
Janette
Pros: Great quiet location close to pub, shops, beach and only a 2.5k walk to the South Pier. Large well equipped kitchen with all essentials provided. 2 good sized bathrooms with a great waterfall shower in the downstairs shower room. We didnât use the upstairs shower so canât comment on that one. Large living/ dining room which opens out onto the private rear garden which isnât overlooked. Good quality mattresses and bedding and the bedrooms are decorated nicely with plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. Overall the property was clean and tidy, and was nice and warm. Cons: The downstairs carpets were in need of a good clean, we couldnât walk around in bare feet/ socks because of this. The property is advertised as 1 double, and three single beds. The double is not a full sized double it is queen size and there is hardly any room to get down the side of the bed. The 2nd bedroom was much larger with 2 single beds in. This would have been better used as the master bedroom so a full sized double bed could be provided. Luckily we are only small, but the size of the bed still affected our sleep. The upstairs bathroom has a macerator which is so noisy when the toilet is flushed or taps run that you couldnât use it at night as you would wake everyone up. The downstairs lounge layout was very odd. The furniture didnât really fit properly and felt cramped. The tv was hidden in a corner of the room and was not easy to see from where the sofas were. As there were only 2 of us, we were able to reposition the tv and sofa and make it work for us, but if there were 5 people I could see it being an issue. The light switches in the lounge were temperamental, with one not working at all. The garden, though large and south facing, was a bit overgrown and generally tired and unloved. The garden furniture was rusted in parts and not very comfortable. There were only small spaces in the garden and I canât see how 5 people would socialise in it (when property is at max capacity). That said we enjoyed our stay and loved the area. Overall, with a bit of TLC and some minor adjustments such as rearranging / replacing the downstairs furniture and tv, updating the garden and furniture and providing a full sized double bedroom this property would be worthy of 5 stars.