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Donny’s Plaice

(Ref. 1132097)

Caister-On-Sea, Norfolk Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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This property is highly rated by our customers!

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  • lovely (24)
  • beach (17)
  • clean (17)
  • friendly (16)
  • welcome (15)
  • mandy (14)

37 Customer Reviews

  • "Donny's Plaice is a perfect holiday home for access to the broads and the beaches."

    The rear garden is ideal for dogs and the covered seating area is a nice addition for humans. Spacious main bedroom with a very comfy bed. The only reason it doesn't get a 10 is no dishwasher and no upstairs lavatory. ( I know these are clearly stated but regarding the loo, getting up at 4am and having to go downstairs for a wee was a bit of a challenge:-) ) Seriously, we loved it there and wouldn't hesitate to book again if we are in the area for a break.

    Thankyou for your review it was a pleasure to meet you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paula5.0Oct 2024

  • "Excellent property - very clean and everything you need for your stay."

    Perfect for exploring this part of Norfolk - the beaches are fantastic for walking and all are dog friendly. Mandy (who lives next door) is the perfect host, available if required with advice on where to go etc.... Nice welcome pack - Thanks. We loved it !!!

    Thankyou for your review it was lovely to meet you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Sep 2024

  • "A lovely place to stay, all the little extra touches for us and the dogs which you very rarely get were great would definitely recommend."

    Thankyou for you review it was a pleasure to meet you and your fur babies Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann5.0Sep 2024

  • "We had a great time donnys place had everything you could possibly need and Mandy was great around if needed but not intrusive at all."

    What a lovely place to stay comfy beds, towels, all kitchen amenities you could need and more. 100% we would return for another visit and would recommend to anyone looking to stay local to great yarmouth and other beaches. Wonderful break.

    Thankyou Ann for your review it was a pleasure to meet you and your lovely fur babies We would love to welcome you back some time in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann5.0Sep 2024

  • "Excellent property with very welcoming hosts."

    Property has all facilities required and more. Safe for dogs and conveniently located. Dog walking easy due to proximity of beach and dunes. Roman Fort offers extensive grassed area for dogs too and is a very short drive away.

    Thankyou for your review It was lovely to meet you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Terry5.0Aug 2024

  • "A lovely house, immaculately clean on arrival."

    It’s also a brilliant location as a base for exploring the whole area - walking distance from the beach, local amenities and good restaurants. The owners live just next door and are a really friendly couple and very helpful. We loved staying in the house and would definitely recommend.

    Thankyou for your review it was a pleasure to meet you We would love welcome you back to Donny's place sometime in the future Mandy Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steven5.0Aug 2024

  • "Donny’s plaice was absolutely lovely very modern very clean the host Mandy was ..."

    Donny’s plaice was absolutely lovely very modern very clean the host Mandy was fantastic she left us a welcome pack with biscuits chocs and tea Lots to do in the surrounding areas to the cottage I will definitely be booking again

    Thank Jenny for your review we look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jenny5.0Aug 2024

  • "A lovely property with everything you need."

    Mandy went above and beyond to help us and made treats for the dogs too. Would highly recommend.

    Thankyou for your review it was lovely to meet you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Phil5.0Aug 2024

  • "The accommodation was in a great location, very close to the beach and shops."

    The accommodation is in a residential street so you have to aware of noise from other dogs/neighbours early morning. The beds were very comfortable, main bedroom bed is a little too long in design so is a squeeze to pass to the others side but a beautiful bed. The stairs are quiet steep but a rail both sides helps with this no problem. The accommodation is well equipped with a lovely welcome pack to start your holiday, Tesco is literally a 3 minute drive or a short walk up the road. We could of happily stayed another week, a lovely friendly area. A bonus having the owner next door who is available if you need anything.

    Thankyou for your review we would love to welcome you back sometime in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0Jul 2024

  • "Fabulous home from home."

    Has everything you need. Comfortable, clean and an unexpected welcome pack! Thank you Michelle. It’s just what myself and daughter needed.

    Thankyou for your review Andrea Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrea5.0Jul 2024

  • "Such a beautiful and clean house."

    Everything provided for the kitchen and bathroom and especially the dogs. Close by to beach and shops. Such a lovely couple and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you also for letting us park up early. Would definetly recommend to friends

    Thank-you for your review We would love to welcome you back sometime in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynn5.0Jul 2024

  • "Lovely place, we were there only for 2 days but thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

    The house had everything thing that we needed, very clean and tastefully decorated to an excellent standard. A nice touch with the welcome pack, something that we were not expecting so had a nice surprise when we got there, even our dog was well catered for. Thank you very much :-)

    Thankyou for your review it was lovely to meet you. We would love to welcome you back to Donny’s Plaice some time in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Debbie5.0Jun 2024

  • "We stayed at Donny’s Plaice 17th - 24th May."

    This is the most dog friendly accommodation we have ever stayed in and it was spotless. The owners had thought of everything even a paddling pool set up for our dogs in the garden. The outside space is enclosed and private and the owner lives next door should you have any issues. We had a fantastic time it was our 1st visit and we will definitely be back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Thankyou for your review we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anthony5.0May 2024

  • "Lovely property well placed for local amenities, and base for travelling further afield in area."

    Owners very helpful and have thought of everything to make stay enjoyable, including the pets. Thank you Mandy for a lovely week.

    Thanky for your review it was lovely to meet you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carolyn5.0May 2024

  • "We had a lovely time , Donny's place was perfect , very clean , every thing was ..."

    We had a lovely time , Donny's place was perfect , very clean , every thing was available, great place , very good shower , good bed , great location, ten minutes walk to lovely beach , would definitely recommend , Mandy the owner was very helpful , and made us feel at home , perfect

    Thankyou for your review it was lovely to meet you and we look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kim5.0Apr 2024

  • "The property was lovely and clean on arrival."

    Mandy was there to greet us (she lives next door) and was very accommodating throughout our stay. There was little welcome treats for both humans and dogs. The beds were lovely and comfortable. Would 100% recommend this place to family and friends We noticed that there was no bbq facilities at the property so you might want to take a small disposable one (if honoured by Mandy) if you want to do that one day?

    Thankyou for your review I'm Happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lauren5.0Apr 2024

  • "We absolutely loved our stay here."

    We are a family of 4, (with a young toddler) plus our doggy Bella. The facilities provided were great, including travel cot and high chair, both of which had been cleaned (something we have experienced that you don't get at other places, often!) The only downside we could possibly add, was that there was no grass in the garden (although we appreciate the maintenance would be a lot higher to keep grass!) It wasn't too much of an issue though, as we were nice and close to a dog walking beach :) Mandy was very hospitable and ensured we had everything we needed for our stay (was a very nice touch to have milk ready in the fridge when we arrived for a cuppa :) thank you!) Would definitely recommend, and would stay again.

    Thankyou for you review. it was lovely to meet you. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kaye5.0Apr 2024

  • "Lovely holiday home."

    Well equipped, clean and comfortable and very friendly host who left us lots of treats. Would definitely recommend

    Thankyou for your review Annette All at Donny’s Place would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Annette5.0Mar 2024

  • "Gorgeous, homely, clean and tidy property."

    Host Mandy was there to welcome and say goodbye, very friendly and helpful. There were lovely touches like milk, bread, butter, tea etc which were really appreciated after a long journey. Even the dog was catered for. Ideal location as a base to explore.

    Thankyou for your review, it was lovely to meet you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lorraine5.0Mar 2024

  • "Very clean and well maintained property."

    Location was spot on for us, having to visit Hemsby and Gorleston. Great dog walking locations could not fault Donnys Place and the owner allowed us to leave later than 10 due to no bookings coming in on the back of our departure.

    Thankyou for you review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Donny's Plaice some time in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jason5.0Feb 2024

  • "Lovely place, everything as expected."

    We had a great tine

    Thankyou for your review Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dominyka5.0Dec 2023

  • "Very clean and tidy house with everything we needed for our stay, lovely added Christmas decorations."

    Really enjoyed our time here !

    Thank-you for your review we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and, a big thankyou for leaving Donny's Plaice so clean Happy New Year Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tina5.0Dec 2023

  • "We had a lovely week at Donny's Plaice."

    The house is well furnished and has everything you need. Mandy and her partner were both very friendly, but not intrusive. There is a supermarket, various takeaways, pub, convenience store etc within a 5 minute walk, with the beach a further 5 minutes away. We'd happily return.

    Thank for you review it was lovely to meet you and we look forward to welcoming you back to Donny's Plaice Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steve5.0Oct 2023

  • "Lovely modern accommodation equipped with everything we needed for our break away."

    Information provided was helpful as was the owner who is just next door

    Thank-you yor your review it was lovely to meet you x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dawn5.0Oct 2023

  • "The welcome items were extensive including dog treats!"

    Mandy who lives next door was around to greet us and easily available. The property has only recently been prepared to a high standard. The shower although downstairs was extremely effective. Good heating provided. The courtyard is handy if weather good and very safe for a dog. Convenient for the dog friendly beach. Local pubs are very disappointing but better ones can be found by driving out of Caister.

    Thank-you for you review we are happy you enjoyed your stay with us at Donny's Plaice and look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0Oct 2023

  • "We had a great 4 night stay, the place was decorated how we would have done, not tired or dated."

    The shower had a lot of power which was great, the tv was a smart tv so we could catchup on our regular Netflix movies and programes. We used the bedroom at the front of the house which had a blackout blind as well as curtains which was a nice touch. It was like a home from home which is what we were after. The host Mandy is friendly and approchable which is always good. Parking is available off road for one car, but you could park elsewhere in the street if you had more than one vehicle. It is located close to Tescos which is a bonus and could be walked from the accomodation in less than 10 minutes. The high street with shops and take aways is less than 5 minutes walk away. I would recomend the Chinese take away, the food was really nice and not too greasey. Just past the shops is a round about where you turn right pass SuperFry chip shop and that will lead you to the beach car park. This is free at this time of the year which is a bonus. The dog friendly beach is easily walkable from the house. It's a sandy beach too which is great for children or dog walking. Great Yarmouth is around 10 minutes drive away, packed with shops, amusements and restaurants as well as a few piers & rides, Sealife, Model Village to name a few. So this accomodation is in a very good location and great for a base. We had a great time and celebrated our anniversary here and was not disapointed. Mandy also provide dog treats, milk and other items as a welcome pack which was very kind, not expected but welcomed. We had a great time and would return again.

    Thank-you for your lovely feedback. I'm happy you enjoyed you your stay with us at Donny's Plaice. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future and I'd like to Thank-you for leaving Donny's Plaice so clean Property Owner

    Reviewed by Simon5.0Oct 2023

  • "Lovely comfortable clean property,great welcome pack from the owners who are very friendly and helpfull ."

    The back garden is enclosed with undercover table and chairs,great for eating outside,and safe for dogs. It's a easy walk to the beach and shops,pubs and restaurants and the bus stops at the top of the road,going to Great Yarmouth or along the coast every 20 minutes

    Thank-you for you review Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0Sep 2023

  • "The owner of cottage was very friendly and helpful."

    After long journey it was extremely nice to have a welcome pack. I would highly recommend this cottage. Comfortable, clean, lively garden.

    Thank-you for your review it was a pleasure to meet you and would love to welcome you back to Donny's Plaice x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Neil5.0Sep 2023

  • "Property was clean, well equipped and comfortable."

    Beds annd bedding were lovely, shower hot and TV and Wi-Fi were great.Owner left a great welcome pack. Outside space in garden suitable in all weathers, well lit and welcoming. Would definitely rate Donny’s plaice for accommodation. Pubs and take aways very close by, so all in all, a great base for Norfolk visiting.

    Thank-you for your review and leaving Donny's Plaice so clean It was lovely to meet you And we would love to welcome you back sometime in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0Sep 2023

  • "Lovley place to stay, owner friendly and helpful ,always making sure you are ..."

    Lovley place to stay, owner friendly and helpful ,always making sure you are comfortable and there if you need any help, would recommend a stay there,beach 5 mins away,great for dogs

    Thank you for your review it was lovely to meet you and your fur babies. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mary5.0Sep 2023

  • "Great location for exploring Norfolk, Mandy quickly dealt with the couple of issues."

    Myself & husband are in our late 50’s and found the stairs steep and we were grateful of the grab rail. Beds are comfortable (he snores lol). If an en-suite in the front bedroom was put in the closet that would be an added benefit. After busy days out, once hubby settled on the settee, there was only the tub chairs for me, not the best for relaxing in, a cuddle chair opposite the TV again would be an improvement. We missed having a fire at night time to make it feel cosy. The conservatory is beautiful but we felt the table was too big, a comfortable sofa & smaller table again would make better use of it. Outside, we moved the two single chairs to enjoy a coffee in the morning sunshine. Dog friendly, loved the flexible stair gate. Absolutely fabulous welcome gifts for us and the dogs. We were blessed with sunshine during the day and have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. Thank you.

    I'm happy you enjoyed yourselves it was lovely meeting you. Thank you for the tips on ways to improve Donny's Plaice. You have given me something to work towards to improve the property. Kind regards Mandy x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lorraine4.4Aug 2023

  • "A fabulous property with everything you need and more."

    Very comfortable all round, fantastic outside space for relaxing after busy days. Close to the beach and other attractions. Thank you for a wonderful stay

    Thank-you I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay. We would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Debra5.0Aug 2023

  • "The house was very nice and a good location."

    The only slight issue was the building work all day next door which was obviously no fault of our hosts and couldn't be helped but was quite annoying at some points. The only other thing we felt the house could have benefited from would be more seating in the lounge. As there was only 3 of us it was OK but any more people and you wouldn't all be able to sit together in there. Apart from this, the house was clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. The welcome pack for both humans and dogs was a lovely touch. Hosts were extremely friendly and helpful

    Thankyou for your review it was lovely to meet you and, we would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Sorry about the building work next door they have neatly finished I have added another tub chair in the lounge Thankyou for the feedback Mandy Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tara4.4Aug 2023

  • "We had a wonderful week and wanted to thank you for being so kind and helpful."

    We would definitely like to return in the future. We had such wonderful days out and the beds are so comfy, it was hard to get out of them. This is a wonderful property and well worth every penny. We had a lovely holiday and I’m sure you will too.

    Thank you for your lovely review it was a pleasure to meet you all and we look forward to seeing you again. Aboo is missing his little friend x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Laurie4.7Jul 2023

  • "A lovely comfortable place, close to the beach and amenities."

    Very dog friendly. A welcoming host who lives next door. Thank you Mandy for the goodies. A lovely place to stay.

    Thank you for your review It was lovely to meet you and your family Thank-you for leaving Donnys Plaice so clean and tidy It would be lovely to see you some time in the future Kind regards Mandy Property Owner

    Reviewed by Maria5.0Jul 2023

  • "The property was really lovely!"

    Really clean and tidy throughout! It was just what we needed for our short stay away. It catered us well for all of us - 5 adults, 1 child and 2 dogs! Love that it is dog friendly! Close to canister beach which is also dog friendly! Would recommend to a friend :)

    Thankyou for your lovely review I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay at Donny's Plaice, and would welcome you back Kind regards Mandy Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jessica5.0Jun 2023

  • "Lovely owner who lives next door and unexpected welcome items for us which was great."

    All Modern appliances with exception of dishwasher but understandable as no space for it. Fantastic shower and water pressure. Small but really lovely outside space with Gazebo. Only two downsides for us personally: The road that it was on was narrow and full on one side with parked cars. Even though slate area at front of property for parking it not always easy to manoeuvre. Also the toilet next to the shower has very little room and being overweight it was a very compacted area, but I do appreciate this may have been the only option for the owner. Overall a lovely place to stay

    Thankyou for your review it was lovely to meet you. I have plans for the bathroom to see how I can improve it thankyou for positive feedback I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay at Donny's Plaice Best wishes Mandy Property Owner

    Reviewed by Barry4.4Jun 2023

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x bunk
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room/conservatory
  • Sitting room
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, toaster, washing machine, air fryer
  • Smart TV with Netflix Firestick, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available
  • Private driveway for 1 car with additional roadside parking
  • Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture, and pergola
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome - doggy paddling pool and stairgate available if required
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.7 miles
  • Note: There are steps in the garden; please take care
  • Note: Single-side access to the double bed; please be aware
  • Note: Please ensure to keep dogs on a lead when exiting the property due to other dogs in the vicinity

The property

Well-positioned in the heart of Caister-on-Sea, a bustling town upon the Norfolk coastline is Donny's Plaice, a fabulous, three-bedroom home.

Just paces away from a hub of shops, eateries, and pubs, whilst within walking distance to the beach, Donny's Plaice offers a well-equipped base for a family of six, looking to explore the delights of East Anglia.

Park up on the driveway or benefit from additional roadside parking, before heading indoors, to be greeted by the lovely sitting room, complete with plush seating to unwind upon with the Smart TV in sight.

Continue into the kitchen, fully-equipped for a self-catered stay, where you can rustle up meals to be enjoyed in the suntrap conservatory, or outdoors upon the patio, with the delightful pergola overhead.

While the night away around the dining table, or bask in your surroundings until the sun sets, soon heading upstairs to catch some rest from one of three bedrooms; select between a king-size, a double, and a bunk room.

Awaken to a refreshing shower in the ground-floor shower room, before travelling on foot into the town, where you can dine, stock up on the essentials, or simply take in your seaside position; Caister Castle is also nearby to tour, along with the Great Yarmouth & Caister Golf Club, and Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, offering activities for all types of visitors.

With the Norfolk Broads a car journey away, keen walkers and explorers can enjoy the nature-filled landscape of the national park, with plenty of hiking trails and beauty spots to discover, whilst beachgoers will prefer a day out at Great Yarmouth, brimming with coastal attractions.

Be sure to visit the Britannia Pier, or opt for a thrill-seeking afternoon at the Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, whilst history buffs can tour the Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life, before dining out near the coast.

Complete your getaway with a tour of Norwich, it's museum cathedral and a hub of amenities and shopping opportunities, before returning home for sun set.

All of this awaits with a stay at Donny's Plaice.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

CAISTER-ON-SEA

Great Yarmouth 3 miles; Norwich 21 miles.

Settled on the east coast of Norfolk rests the seaside town of Caister-on-Sea, just north of Great Yarmouth. Famed as one of the oldest towns in the country, Caister-on-Sea boasts a history dating back to to the Roman times, taking its name from the Anglo-Saxon word 'ceaster' meaning 'Roman fort', in commemoration of the fort built in 200 CE as a base for Roman troops. Nowadays, the charming town is adorned with miles of glorious sandy beaches and plays host to local pubs, shops, restaurants and takeaways, offering all of the essentials to its visitors. Gearheads will be delighted with a visit to Caister Castle Car Collection, boasting a collection of over 200 veteran, vintage and classic cars and bikes, whilst the spa at the Old Hall Hotel adds a touch of luxury to any visit. Just a short drive away rests the popular seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, where you'll find a wealth of attractions to suit all ages, including a racecourse, the SEA LIFE centre, a handful of fascinating museums, the bustling Britannia Pier, and the Pleasure Beach, home to the last remaining wooden roller coaster in the UK. The historic docks of Lowestoft can be found slightly further afield, whilst thrills can be expected with a visit to Pleasurewood Hills theme park. The beautiful Norfolk Broads are within easy reach, where you can explore pretty villages, heritage houses, delightful gardens, river walks and boats trips. Family fun can also be found at Bewilderwood with the Jungle Treehouse Adventure Park. Caister-on-Sea is an ideal base for exploring the whole of Norfolk.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas