Lowbrook Cottage

57 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely stay once again at Lowbrook cottage."

  This is our 4th year coming to the cottage and it's just as great as the first time. Peaceful, quiet surroundings and lots of places to go to that are a drive away. Chris, as always, is a fantastic host, making sure everything is just right for staying there. Now to check out next year's term dates so we can book up again.

  Hi Lisa, thanks so much for the kind comments, It's always a pleasure to welcome you back and I look forward to doing so again next year! Thanks again, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Oct 2024

• "A lovely cottage in a great country position."

  Internet is good. Shower good. Will definitely return.

  Thanks Janet! It was very nice to meet you both (and Frank of course!) . I hope to see you again soon. Regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2024

• "We didn't want to leave."

  Missing the view of the garden already. Every effort had been made to make our stay comfortable, peaceful and relaxing. Lovely area for cycling and walking. Central location for the places we wanted to visit.

  Lynda, thanks so much for your kind comments. Do come back! Best wishes, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Jun 2024

• "Property was fantastic clean as could be , delightful gardens ,and settings , ..."

  Property was fantastic clean as could be , delightful gardens ,and settings , Chris the owner was a lovely chap , quite beautiful area couldn't ask for more 11/10

  Thanks Tracy! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again. Best wishes, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★May 2024

• "A lovely stay in a lovely, clean homely cottage, with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable."

  The beautiful garden was a joy to see & wake up to. We loved the mass of roses framing the windows. The welcome gesture was truly appreciated after a few hours drive. Thank you so much.

  Thanks Jo! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come again! best wishes, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely, quiet place to stay."

  Convenient location to do some sight seeing or explore the area.

  Thank you Rebecca. I hope you come again. Best wishes, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★May 2024

• "This is a lovely cottage to stay in, it is very warm, comfortable and cosy and also in an extremely peaceful spot."

  Kathryn, it was very nice to see you again! Come back next year! best wishes, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★May 2024

• "We had a wonderful week at Lowbrook Cottage - so peaceful, comfortable, and spotlessly clean, it was a perfect base for exploring Norfolk and Suffolk."

  We would definitely book again.

  Thanks Rachel! I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves. Come back soon! Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★May 2024

• "Very pleased with the accommodation- everything really clean and tidy."

  The facilities were all that we required: the downside was that we had to leave early as my wife had a medical problem which of course was nothing to do with the property. One of the better cottages that we have stayed in over the years.

  Hello Roy, I do hope your wife feels better soon, and thank you for the super feedback. Regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roy5.0★Apr 2024

• "We very much enjoyed our stay in a lovely comfortable & clean cottage with excellent facilities."

  Although the location is quiet it suited us very well being able to see family in both Norfolk & Suffolk. Our 2 small dogs very much enjoyed the use of the garden & the walks nearby.

  Thank you Kevin for your super feedback. I look forward to seeing you again! Regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Mar 2024

• "What a lovely cottage, just a shame we only had two nights, Chris had left us a loaf, butter, jam and milk, which was such a lovely thing to do, all amenities you needed, The Old Ram pub just up the road which was excellent."

  Thanks Terry! t was a pleasure to meet you and I hope you return next year! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Terry5.0★Mar 2024

• "Perfect. It was very cold in early January but Lowbrook Cottage was really warm and cozy."

  Very comfortable sofas and beds and sky tv an asset. There was everything we needed. Thank you Chris for having us. We would definitely like to return. Vicky, Mum and our cavalier dog

  Vicky, thank you very much for your super feedback. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your stay, in as you say, a very cold week. It was lovely meeting you both and I look forward to welcoming you back next year. Best wishes, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Jan 2024

• "Lowbrook cottage was absolutely beautiful."

  Our dogs loved the garden and it was in a really tranquil spot. Chris was the perfect host. Thankyou for allowing us to stay

  Moira, thank you so much for your kind words. It was very nice to meet you both and I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Moira5.0★Nov 2023

• "With the additional heating this was a warm and comfortable cottage."

  The firm mattress was good for us and we slept well. The luxury of a bath after long days walking the geocaching circuits was a treat. Everything worked well and the WiFi was excellent. The location is exceptionally peaceful and with no light pollution the night skies are amazing. We would certainly consider a return visit.

  Thanks Gerry! It was great to meet you both and hear about your fascinating hobby. I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you next year. Cheers, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gerry5.0★Nov 2023

• "Beautiful place with everything you need for your stay, it was warm and cozy."

  Comfy bed. Very quiet and ideal for that well earned rest

  Thank you Paul. It was nice to meet you, Lynne, and Mindy and thank you again for next year's booking. See you then. Best regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Oct 2023

• "The cottage was perfect even better than I expected from the photos."

  Private but with a lovely owner near by, clean, comfortable and a perfect location for getting out and about on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Good sized, nicely decorated rooms that made you feel welcome. Would highly recommend for a place to get away from it all, switch off and relax

  Thank you Gill, it was a pleasure to meet you and I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian4.7★Jul 2023

• "Pretty Cottage, very comfortable, in a lovely peaceful location, which was just what we needed to chill out."

  Location to other areas of Norfolk was very accessible. Lovely to meet Chris the owner who was very helpful and offered assistance if ever required, thank you for your hospitality.

  Susan, thank you for the super feedback. It was very nice to meet you and Bob. I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2023

• "Our second stay at Lowbrook Cottage."

  Very clean, comfortable and peaceful setting perfect for a relaxing break. Well placed for visiting surrounding places of interest.

  Thanks Ron for your great feedback. See you next year! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ron5.0★May 2023

• "Our second stay at Lowbrook Cottage, it’s a very comfortable and cosy place to stay in a wonderfully peaceful spot."

  Thank you Kathryn. It's always nice to welcome returning guests. I hope to see you again next year! Best wishes, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★May 2023

• "This was our 3rd or 4th stay at this property."

  The location is excellent for covering all of Norfolk. It’s very peaceful and pretty. We will undoubtedly come back again. We love Norfolk and we love this property. The only thing that would make it better would be perhaps a super king size bed for the main bedroom. It’s plenty big enough. Our dog also loves it here and feels comfortable which is important for us. Chris is a lovely owner who will always help you out if you need it.

  Thanks Ian. See you next year! Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian4.4★Apr 2023

• "We had a lovely stay in this fabulous cottage which had everything we needed for our stay."

  It is situated in a peaceful location with beautiful gardens and is accessible to the main road for sightseeing around Norfolk.

  Hello Margaret, thank you for the smashing feedback and I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay. Best regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Mar 2023

• "Great place very clean ."

  Wish we had taken our big cushion as one of us found it had to get off settee, that's was the ONLY thing we could find wrong. Look forward to going again 5

  Hello Jane, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, although I wish you hadn't spoiled my 100% feedback!! That's the trouble with comfy sofas, you can't get out of them! Anyway, I look forward to seeing you again next year. Regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane4.7★Feb 2023

• "Lovely comfortable cottage, spotlessly clean."

  Everything you need for your holiday plus a few thoughtful extras. Very peaceful and quiet, pet friendly with lovely walks for our dog. Owner very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning

  Dear Wal, thanks for your great feedback and I look forward to welcoming you back! regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wal5.0★Feb 2023

• "Had a great stay at Lowbrook Cottage in January 2023."

  Premises is well maintained with access to the front garden and rear courtyard. Was cosy and warm during a cold spell as well. Has great view from the front door as well as being in a quiet location. The cottage has all the facilities in place that you would need and it's a short car journey to the local pubs and village store nearby. Diss is only a few minutes further on by car. We left feeling refreshed and would return and have already recommended to family and friends. Many thanks to Chris.

  Hello Robert, I am so pleased you and Lynne enjoyed your stay, and thank you for the great feedback. Wishing you all the best in your new home. Regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jan 2023

• "Absolutely lovely, comfortable, well-furnished cottage, located is a quiet, rural area."

  Perfect for a peaceful break away from the stresses and strains of an otherwise busy life. Also pet friendly, which was ideal for us as we were between house moves with our two kitties. And our generous host couldn’t have been more accommodating!

  Hello Janet, thank you so much for the great feedback. It was a pleasure to have you stay. I wish you all the best in your new home. Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Nov 2022

• "Excellent stay in Lowbrook Cottage again."

  This is the second year we have used Sykes and stayed in the same place. The cottage is cosy, comfy and in a lovely peaceful location, the only noises being the pheasants in the fields behind us. Everything we need is there and it is located in a village with a good convenience store, which has a good selection of items in it. Will be booking up again for next year.

  Thank you Lisa, it's very nice to welcome returning guests. See you next year! Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Oct 2022

• "This holiday cottage just suited all of us being country people we liked the quite setting bird life and other animals."

  The access to the property never been able to park outside the door to unload and get my elderly parents straight inside good for when it rains, layout inside very good nice and cosy rooms. Considering the time of year it was rarely ever used the electric fire, our host Chris put his own personal touch to our stay just keep up what you are doing. We all have been left recharged and one final thing a lot of ownership’s could learn a thing or two how to run a holiday home like this brilliant.

  Ian, thanks very much for your kind feedback. I'm glad that you and your parents enjoyed your stay. See you next year! Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a very pleasant stay at this lovely cottage near Diss."

  Everything was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. Having chosen this location due to it being in a dark sky area we were not disappointed and lucky enough to see the Milky Way every night while we sat outside in the yard. Overall, a great place to stay and enjoy Norfolk.

  Thank you Erika. Come back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Erika5.0★Sep 2022

• "A lovely comfortable cottage set in nice gardens."

  A great place to unwind and recharge the batteries

  Thank you Anne. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne3.8★Sep 2022

• "After a friendly greeting by Chris we had a really lovely stay."

  It was clean, cosy and very comfortable with the added peacefulness. Just what we needed. We could not fault it in anyway. It deserves more than a 5 star rating for everything.

  Thank you Veronica, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon! Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Veronica5.0★Sep 2022

• "We have had the most amazing time at Lowbrook cottage!"

  The wildlife around has been beautifully relaxing to watch and hear every morning!! It’s so very peaceful and quiet! The cottage was perfect for our family of 4! Everything was wonderfully clean, and cozy! Felt like a home away from home. Everything you need is nearby! “Goodies” is wonderful for Breakfast which is 5 min drive down the road. I highly recommend staying here and we will be back in the future. Thanks again!!

  Hello Amanda, thank you so much for the feedback. It was a pleasure having you and your family to stay and I look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Jul 2022

• "We loved the cottage, just wished the beds had been more comfortable."

  The big bed was comfy but only a king size, and so deep it was difficult to get out of. I suffer with degenerative arthritis and a bed so high and deep does not suit. So as not to spend The night trying to turn over, and disturb my husband, I slept in one of the single beds, which have very inferior mattresses. Ok for the odd night but not long term. I wish Sykes would ask their clients to be more specific about bed sizes. A double I take to be 4ft 6 inches, a king size is 5 ft, and a super king which we prefer and have at home is 6 ft. To have this clearly stated would save a lot of time whilst choosing a property, and make for more comfortable nights.

  Hello Maggie, thank you for the feedback. I'm sorry you didn't like the beds. In seven or so years running the cottage all other comments about the beds were to say how comfortable they were. In fact, it does say "king size double" in the description of the property. To be fair, if you really want a super king size, I suspect that would rule out most other holiday cottages! The size and height of the beds can be clearly seen in the photos. Kind regards, Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maggie4.4★Jul 2022

• "Lovely cottage with cosy living room and well equipped kitchen; helpful, kind owner."

  If you look for peaceful & quiet surroundings, this is the place to be. A pity that the shower-in-bath was less comfortable, but in all is this a great property!

  Reviewed by Ann4.7★Jul 2022

• "We have just spent a wonderful week at Lowbrook cottage."

  It is a charming and comfortable cottage in a delightful and peaceful Location.The cottage was very well equipped and all in good working Order, spotlessly clean as well.we certainly hope to return. Steve and Sue

  Thank you so much Steve and Sue. I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jun 2022

• "Unfortunately the shower was difficult for 3 mature ladies, both to get into it and to turn the tap arrangement on and off, particularly with wet hands."

  There was nowhere indoors to put the wet towels afterwards Freestanding towel rails in the 2 bedrooms would be a beneficial addition. Also, there was no full length mirrors. Still a great place for a peaceful & relaxing holiday, with a well equipped kitchen.

  The shower is a standard model and is, as described on the website, mounted over the bath, i.e. you have to stand in the bath to use it. The bath is clearly shown in the bathroom picture. The design of the knobs is not something I had any influence on but they are completely standard. There is a towel rail (heated) in the bathroom, clearly shown in the bathroom photo. No full length mirror, correct. However if this had been brought to my attention during your stay, I could have provided one. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mary3.8★Jun 2022

• "Over the years we have stayed in very many holiday properties and Lowbrook Cottage is very possibly the very best we have holidayed in."

  The property was extremely peaceful, very well equipped and spotlessly clean. As other reviewers have said, a lot of holiday cottage owners could learn a lot from Chris, the proprieter of Lowbrook Cottage, in terms of how to run a holiday home. It is very likely that we will book again.

  Reviewed by Ron5.0★May 2022

• "We loved the peaceful setting, the cottage was a very comfortable place to be."

  The owner was very pleasant and friendly on the occasions that we spoke to him. The cottage was very well situated for the places that we wanted to visit in East Anglia (Minsmere, The Sainsbury Centre, Bressington Gardens, Redgrave & Lopham fen + there were some nice walks in the area).

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★May 2022

• "A lovely cottage set in beautiful countryside."

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Apr 2022

• "This was our second stay at Lowbrook Cottage."

  we found it clean, tidy, and Chris the owner was friendly and welcoming. this must be an example of how to operate a letting. We wish him every success in the future. regards Tony & Brenda Pritchard

  Reviewed by Anthony4.7★Dec 2021

• "This is our third or fourth visit to Lowbrook Cottage,and we always enjoy it The ..."

  This is our third or fourth visit to Lowbrook Cottage,and we always enjoy it The cottage is spotless and so cosy,we have a real soft spot for it

  Reviewed by V5.0★Dec 2021

• "The overall experience was satisfactory, quiet and peaceful in a lovely location."

  Everything about the property was easy, warm and well equipped. We would have no hesitation revisiting Lowbrook as we were well looked after and catered for by Chris, including a welcome fresh loaf and pots of jam on arrival. Thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting a break in Norfolk.

  Reviewed by Vanetta5.0★Nov 2021

• "The cottage was lovely very comfortable and cosy."

  Very well equipped. Chris the owner was extremely helpful. There was a few issues but as soon as we mentioned them to Chris they were rectified. Eg: the tap in the kitchen was leaking I told Chris and within 1hour he had got it sorted out. Would highly recommend this cottage. Looking forward to going back.

  Reviewed by Brenda4.7★Sep 2021

• "A lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage."

  Quiet location with abundant wildlife viewed from the cottage windows . Such a bonus being able to park easily just outside the door. Patio is ideal for relaxing on a sunny day. We liked visiting many different locations.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely home in a lovely setting."

  You do have to get in the car to go anywhere …no practical walking routes. Bedrooms could do with blackout blinds and curtains. Overall a super house to stay in.

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Jun 2021

• "This Holiday was booked at very short notice."

  The Sykes staff were very helpful and friendly and made our booking very simple. Our cottage was very comfortable, clean and in a very pleasant location.

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★May 2021

• "Very nice cottage."

  Well appointed, comfortable, had everything we needed. Beautiful setting. Only slight niggle was that curtains were a bit thin and let in the light at dawn. Maybe the landlord could think about adding lined curtains in the future. :)

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★Apr 2021

• "This was probably one of the best cottages we have stayed in over many years of travelling."

  It was well equipped, very clean and situated in a lovely quiet location which was perfect for a relaxing holiday but with easy access to many places of interest in Norfolk and Suffolk. We would highly recommend this property to anyone and would like to personally thank Vanessa and Chris for making our stay so pleasurable. Ann & Nigel Bird October 2020

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lowbrook Cottage is in a delightful location with the owners living close by if needed."

  It is out in the countryside with a lovely lawn area near the entrance to the property and which led into an orchard. The local grocery shop in Dickleburgh sold most food & drink requirements as well at newspapers, magazines etc. Some items were a little expensive but you expect to pay more for the convenience of having a shop not too far away. The cottage itself was well accommodated - towels lovely and fluffy, nice warm bathroom and plenty of implements/crockery etc in the kitchen, comfy settees in the lounge with a selection of books to read. We did need to disturb Vanessa & Chris early one morning as the power had tripped off due to a heavy rain storm. Fortunately the trip switch was in their property and was quickly remedied so we soon had the kettle on for our morning cuppa. Bressingham is a good place to visit with a garden centre, a steam museum (featuring a Dad's Army section) and lovely gardens. Also Diss is picturesque and close by with a nice shopping area. It did not take long to drive to the broads area although it was quite busy there in September. We would certainly stay there again if going to that part of the country. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Sep 2020

• "Cottage is well situated in a very pretty, quiet and rural area."

  Reviewed by Fiona4.4★Sep 2020

• "I have to leave a review which I believe to be fair and factual."

  You may think it picky, but it affected our holiday enjoyment and had we known some of these details, we wouldn't have booked. 1. When we let ourselves into the cottage there was a lot of cobwebs with spiders on the ceiling and the walls, some alive, some dead. The cobwebs were quite thick and dusty so looked like they’ve been there a long time even though the guestbook states somebody had stayed here just before us. These guests were obviously not put off. Whilst spiders may not affect a lot of people, I’m terrified of them, so it took a long time for me to be relaxed (once my friend had removed them all). Having a couple of bug houses on the patio garden didn’t help either as spiders the size of my fist came out to visit at night. 2. I have to mention the amount of wasps in the daytime too. We couldn’t have the patio doors open because there was so many of them. Fly screens on the doors would have been advantageous. 3. Be aware of the small, curved drive that is difficult to tackle in big cars. It has a small foot-high wall each side with sharp stones sticking out. On day 4 we had to call RAC out because as we leaving the drive in our Ford Galaxy, pffffssssssshhhhhhh. The stones on the small drive wall bust one of our back tyres open. A whole day wasted because the day was spent waiting for RAC to bring a spare tyre and then spent the afternoon in Kwik-Fit waiting for them to fit a new tyre. 4. The WiFi did not work for the first 3 days due to bad weather (a little bit of rain). 5. The lights went off once also due to light rain, so the owners had to reset them and put them back on. 6. The water went off once due to a repair on a main. It would have been nice to have been notified about this. 7. The double bed is very squeaky so interrupted a good nights sleep. 8. The fridge makes a lot of peculiar noises especially at night. One minute it sounds like a cow mooing from afar, the next minute it sounds like an aeroplane taking off. In the daytime this didn't bother us much, but at night time it was extremely annoying. 9. The dishwasher was not used at all. A washing machine would have been more beneficial especially as there’s a rotary washing line in the garden. Now onto the good points. 1. The furniture was very comfortable and clean. 2. The kitchen is homely with plenty of crockery. No problems at all with hot water or heating. 3. The cottage is in an ideal place if you like to be tucked away somewhere private and quiet and like walking. 4. It has beautiful scenery surrounding this area and it was lovely to see rabbits hopping about and pheasants strolling by. 5. I concur with previous reviews about The Little Chippy just down the road. The food was amazing and the owners very friendly. 6. There are some nice pubs close by and a little further out. 7. The TV has all of the sky channels.

  Thank you for taking the time to complete the feedback for Lowbrook Cottage. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the property, the spiders and cobwebs are inexcusable, however, due to property being in the country it can be quite hard to keep them at bay, this also goes for the wasps. As the owner lives close to the property if you were unhappy with this, they would have been able to resolve this for you quite quickly. Thank you for your comments surrounding the driveway, this is not something that has been brought to attention before, as we've had many delivery and white vans visit the property, we are sorry to hear that you found it difficult to navigate. We do understand the issues you had during your stay with the Wifi, water and the electricity, this was all caused by Storm Ellen, and was completely out of the owners control, they did try to keep you updated as much they could. We are happy to hear that you found the furniture comfy and the surrounding area beautiful. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline3.1★Aug 2020

• "What a beautiful cottage, and such a great setting."

  Lots of walks close by too. Facilities in the cottage were great for our week there, very comfortable & clean.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2020

• "Nice clean cottage"

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2019

• "Hi, The cottage was very nice and in a great area."

  the lawn area was perfect for our German Shepherd to run and play on. However we could have done with a broom and hover as our dog moults heavily. An Iron would have been useful.

  Reviewed by Alan3.8★Aug 2019

• "The only thing i would like to say is we never see the owner's of the cottage who lived next door."

  Every property we have stayed in over the years the owners have come to see if everything is ok, it is only a minor thing and it did not stop us enjoying this lovely cottage. I would suggest to anyone staying there to go to Norwich castle and cathedral, particularly if it rains. Try park and ride, it's so easy.

  Reviewed by Ron4.7★Jun 2019

• "Comfortable, large very well equipped cottage in great location with a friendly owner ."

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Apr 2019

• "The cottage is set in beautiful surroundings, so peaceful."

  A great location for touring around the Norfolk area. The host is very helpful and approachable. We had a lovely week and was blessed waking up to the most spectacular glowing red sunrise. The garden is kept very well and what an experience to be cooking in the kitchen watching the pheasants strolling around at their leisure. A great place to relax and re-energise.

  Reviewed by Maddy5.0★Apr 2019

• "The cottage was fabulous and in a lovely quiet area but still not too far from places to visit."

  The owners were very friendly and amenable. The cottage was very spacious more so than the photos show and there was plenty of room for our large dog. We would return in a heartbeat. Thanks for a great holiday.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Feb 2019

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