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1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk

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A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a staircase, and a kitchen visible through an open door.
A round mirror with a nautical theme, a sofa with patterned cushions, a lamp, and a small table with a bowl.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a stainless steel range hood. There is a dining area with a wooden table and a chair, and a view of a garden through an open door.
A window with a view of a residential area, curtains, and a glimpse of a garden.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table set for four, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Norfolk Coast

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Thornham, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, RSPB Titchwell Marsh
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunstanton Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Garden

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About the area

Hunstanton

Located in Hunstanton, this cottage is by the sea. RSPB Titchwell Marsh and Norfolk Coast reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Courtyard Farm and Rainbow Park. SEA LIFE Hunstanton and Norfolk Lavender are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Thornham, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Brancaster Beach - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sandringham House - 21 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station - 27 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fossilhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Honeystone - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Eric's Fish & Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Waterside - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from RSPB Titchwell Marsh and within 3 miles (5 km) of Brancaster Beach and East Sands. Courtyard Farm and Norfolk Coast are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A cosy cottage for a winter stay

The property is comfortable and clean, well appointed and has all facilities for a holiday. The location is ideal for the coast and village.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Homely stay.

Generally very good and only no welcome pack, only a few cleaning left out and no courtesy call from Norfolk Hideaway was main negatives. Lovely cottage in a great location though and would recommend it.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for your review on 1 Dix Cottages. We are sorry to hear that you had issues with the welcome pack and cleaning products. We will speak to the owner and ensure that these are addressed as soon as possible. However, we are happy to hear that you had a good holiday and look forward to welcoming you back to Norfolk in the near future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1 Dix Cottage

Excellent location for exploring North Norfolk coast Private parking a bonus Beds very comfortable - bedding & towels good quality & adequate But disappointed with the bathroom - bath too high, toilet stained, mould around bath unsightly & unhygienic Poor instructions regarding heating which is required for cool autumn evenings Would be helpful in Information folder to have nearest Doctor, Dentist & A&E Dept Also Chemist, PO & Garage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

excellent experience from start to finish.

Cool & efficient contact. Helpful & friendly staff. Cottage in tip top condition -- what,s not to like? Only problem we received emails but they were devoid of content.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Hi, Thank you very much for a lovely review. I'm very sorry about the emails we will look into that. We hope we can welcome you back to Norfolk soon. Kind Regards, Norfolk hideaways
From a partner site

8/10 Good

1 dix cottages

All in the property was good apart from the electric shower over the bath which had a very poor flow and kept tripping out making the water go cold while showering. If that was fixed then it would get top marks!!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Dear Simon, Thank you for your feedback following your stay at 1 Dix Cottages. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Norfolk. Sorry to hear of the shower issue you encountered, I can see by your booking nothing was brought to our attention until after your stay which is a shame as we do like to be given the opportunity to rectify any issues for you during your stay and would have been more than happy to assist with this. However, all of our properties are individually managed so your feedback will be passed back to action anything as necessary and we thank you for bringing this to our attention - Your feedback is truly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Norfolk again very soon Simon! Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dix cottage stay

We love Dic Cottage. It's the second year we've spent Christmas there and it was lovely both times. This year we were even left really nice treats a lovely card and wine which was such a nice touch. The location is perfect too. We love Thornham. The only negative was the hot water. We didn't use it excessively by any means but was disappointing not to be able to fill a bath for the kids one 2 occasions and even for very short showers it would go cold. It was a minor detail though and overall an excellent place
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Hello and thank you for the lovely review, we are so glad you returned to the lovely number 1 and we are over the moon you enjoyed the 'Christmas treat' sorry that you encountered a break in hot water but so pleased to hear you found it such an 'excellent place'.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage, beautiful village

Lovely cottage, road a lot quieter than we expected. Comfy bed. Shower and bath great, fills quickly and water nice and hot. Towels big and fluffy. Good equipment and appliances in kitchen ( toaster browns unevenly and may need replacing?) Beautiful scented honeysuckle around door and lovely flower border. Wooden garden Furniture- lovely for a sunny lunch or dinner. Some minor improvements we'd like to suggest are : a pair of kitchen scissors would be useful, a couple of hooks in the kitchen for t-towel and hand towel would be useful, another shelf in bathroom and a new blind would be good, maybe put the back door key in the key safe with the front door key? Thornham is a beautiful, quiet village and we would definitely stay at 1 Dix cottages again.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you for your review of 1 Dix Cottages. Reviews like yours are invaluable to us to ensure that we offer the best experiences for all our customers. We will certainly speak to the owner regarding your suggestions and we welcome these as they can only make the cottage better for future guests. We are glad that you enjoyed your holiday and we welcome you back to Norfolk in the near future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Location location location

The title says it all! Everything on your doorstep from this cottage in this lovely village. Three pubs with good dining, Thornham deli, Drove Orchards and, best of all, the walks. We saw lots of wildlife, including Chinese Water Deer. The cottage itself would be ideal for two adults and two children, but was a wee bit of a squeeze for four adults. The lounge would benefit from an extra armchair, there is room in the corner. Being a bit picky, we thought that the property would benefit from having a deep clean now and again. Certain areas were a bit grubby/dusty. To summarise: this is a comfortable cottage, with parking and a suntrap garden area, in a desirable location.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Hi, Thank you for your suggestions, we will certainly look into this. I'm pleased to hear you did enjoy the cottage and the area. We hope we can welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Norfolk hideaways.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

1 dix cottages

Good location Perfect for the coast hopper bus Seating would be inadequate for 4 adults We where okay as only 2 of us Storage heater difficult to control the heat when we wanted it A bit mean only providing one bin bag!!!!!!!!!! Overall a nice stay in a good location
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Good Afternoon Thank you for your review after your recent stay, we are so pleased you had a nice stay in a good location! Feedback is essential is letting owners know of your experience and we thank you for taking the time to do this, we will pass on your recommendations and thoughts and look forward to welcoming you back to the North Norfolk Coast in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love it

Love this cottage soooooo much. This is our 3rd time at Dix - would be more than happy to live here! So cute and conveniently located just across from our favourite pub in Thornham. What more can I say?
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Traditional Norfolk cottage in lovely village

Very comfortable cottage in great location with well appointed kitchen but requires some tlc. 4 light bulbs (2 in kitchen, 2 in bedroom) not working and couldn’t find any replacements. Outside light over front door and blind over kitchen door u/s. Shower very noisy but feeble and needs replacing/updating. Upstairs doors need modernising. Generally downstairs much nicer than upstairs but with recommendations could be superb!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful cottage in beautiful village

This compact cottage met our needs perfectly and was exactly as described and pictured. The private parking and secluded garden made it very convenient and cosy. Lovely welcome gifts - thank you. Not a criticism just a point to note - the brochure mentioned a freezer in the shed but there was no shed , and just the ice box integral to the under- counter fridge.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely little cottage

Had a great stay here. It’s a lovely cottage in a great location on the main road going to all the different locations. Was within walking distance of everything we needed from the deli to various pubs for eating. Very clean and really loved the garden. The only negative was that I would definitely replace the mattress as it was nowhere as comfortable as when we last stayed a couple of years ago.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Enjoyable stay overall

From some of the few reviews we could find on this property I think we enjoyed our stay more than some others appeared to do. Of the problems others mentioned: yes, the cottage is next to the main road which can be busy but by early evening traffic is much reduced and we did not find this an issue. There is indeed an air con or similar unit next door just over the garden fence which went on and off periodically, but again caused us no real problem. The property was clean and spacious with pleasant bedrooms and comfortable lounge and if the bath/shower was a bit of a hurdle to get in and out of you soon got used to it. It was a bit slippery though and we would suggest a bath mat is made available. The cooker was not the simplest to operate but again instructions are available and clear and after just a couple of goes we found it worked perfectly well. This was the only property we have stayed in let by Norfolk Hideaways that did not provide a welcome pack, no big deal, but it is a nice gesture when you arrive to see one there, it does not have to be a cornucopia of delights. Otherwise, we were happy to stay there and all of us had a good holiday.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice cottage but a few issues

A nice cottage in a good location. Unfortunately the road is noisy and cottage needs a good deep clean
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Dix Cottage, I am sad to read that you rated the cleanliness low. Had we been informed upon your arrival we could have notified the owner and she would have dispatched her house keeping team straight away and rectified any concerns you had. Kind Regards
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely holiday cottage

Nice cottage good living area n kitchen with lovely garden and great position in the village. Good sized bed rooms and very well finished all round. A great place to explore the North norfolk coast. We had a lovely holiday there!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Another lovely stay at Dix Cottage

This is the second time we have stayed in this cottage which had been partly refurbished since our last visit. We were very comfortable and found found the cottage well equipped. The slightly damaged fridge was about to be replaced. We would happily stay here again and would recommend to our friends.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Short mid week break in Feb 2020

Good location and condition of cottage. Nice box of chocs and bottle of wine on arrival. Whole area is wonderful. Only 1 point to raise, lounge electric heater fan very noisy, could not use whilst sitting in lounge.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very good but it’s the little things that make a cottage great

We’ve stayed here before and it’s an excellent cottage in a great location. This visit wasn’t however as good as our previous visit. The cottage was quite cold on arrival and relies primarily on overnight storage heaters; it took a full day to get the property up to a reasonable temperature. One log for the wood burning stove felt a little mean. The extra electric heater was missing it’s feet and felt unsafe to use. We had to purchase items for the kitchen too. There were no dishwasher tablets and no washing up liquid for us to use. It’s the little things that count. Only one spare loo roll too and this had suffered damage from damp, and the loo could have been cleaner! The two bedside lamps were still not working in spite of a previous visitor flagging this up. At over a £100 a night in November, perhaps the marking should be “Could do better”. And this was perhaps highlighted by the wonderful Orange Tree Inn over the road from the cottage who were trying to tempt customers with their offer of a standard double room with breakfast at £49 during our stay. That said, it is a lovely little cottage and we will probably be back. Please just try harder!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in an excellent location

Had a lovely week in this cottage. Although it is well situated for the beach and other places along the coast it is on a busy main road so if you are a light sleeper take earplugs! We have stayed in many cottages over the years but unfortunately this one was not as well equipped. We did not expect to have to buy cleaning equipment/foil/cling film/hand wash etc although we realise these items are not necessarily provided - they have been previously. The air con unit outside the cottage next door is very noisy. The chocolates and wine were a lovely gesture. When the smoke alarms were faulty they were fixed very promptly. Thornham is a lovely village with 3 pubs within walking distance that do delicious food. Would recommend this cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

Had a wonderful week in Norfolk at Dix cottage. We have stayed in the larger cottage before but this was also great. Had fabulous weather wonderful walks wells to Holkham , various parts of Pedlars way. Great food at the pubs and the deli
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Enjoyed our stay at Dix cottage

The location was Excellent , opposite a pub that did delicious suppers! So convenient. Everything that one needed,although perhaps some cushions for outside chairs would be welcome in the summer months? So many places to visit within the locality.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lovely location, but creature comforts sadly missing

We couldn't fault the idyllic location - Thornham is lovely and the perfect place to explore the coast. But there were a myriad of issues with the house which marred our holiday... The master bedroom was unbearably hot - no great surprise when we discovered the hot water cylinder for the house was in one of the cupboards. A heads-up, or the provision of a fan, during this heatwave would have been very welcome. As it was, we had to go and buy one. Also, dishwasher tablets and bin liners are a very strange welcome pack to receive on arrival. A pint of milk would have been appreciated more, and prevented a mad late-evening dash to Lidl on a Saturday night! Ignoring the broken cooker switch and window sash lock (both speedily dealt with by the Holiday Let company), the only shower in the house was awful - either scorching hot or freezing cold - the internet connection is patchy at best, and the TV reception packed up right in the middle of England's World Cup semi-final, which did not go down well!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Dear Tom, Thank you for taking the time to complete the UpFrontReview following your recent stay at 1 Dix Cottage. Your feedback is invaluable whether constructive or positive as without this we are often unaware of the issues that may arise hence customer feedback being something we look at very closely. Once again many thanks for taking the time to write to us and we look forward to welcoming you back to North Norfolk sometime in the future.
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