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Skylark

Skylark

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 44 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.6
Condition
4.8
Location
5.0
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
4.9


  • Sleeps 4 in a double bedroom and bunk bed room
  • Shower room
  • Welcomes 3 dogs, free of charge
  • Mid row single storey chalet
  • Dedicated parking for one car opposite the chalet
  • Five minutes walk to the beach
  • Read our independent guest reviews *HERE*

A lovely chalet in quiet park right next to the beach

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Oct 2024
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Basic accommodation. Very clean. Lovely touch of apple juice and cookies left for us. Lots provided like washing up liquid, loo roll etc. Extremely dog friendly, throws and bowls provided. Would best suit just a couple with two dogs. The site is very well maintained and perfect for dog walks across the sand dunes to the beach straight from the front door with no roads to cross. This makes up for no private garden. Our third stay, because it works for us and our dogs.
Shower isn't brilliant, and only plug in heaters. Can get cold and feel damp in colder months.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Great location and a comfortable chalet

Review submitted on Mon, 23 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely week at Skylark. The location is great, just a couple of minutes walk from the dunes and the beach and the chalet was very comfortable and, although small, completely sufficient for 2 humans and 2 dogs.
The kitchen was well equipped and the dishwasher a bonus!
September was perfect timing for us, not too busy and the sea was still quite warm - we were also VERY lucky with the weather...

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian replied 47 days ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark. You certainly had a great week weather wise and your review is really up beat and positive. We are thrilled that you had a super week. It is so comforting to know that our guests enjoy Skylark just as much as we do!

Very clean and cosy

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Myself , my husband and our cavalier Betsy had a lovely week at Skylarks . Lovely Chalet , great area.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian Winn replied 65 days ago
Many thanks for taking the time to review Skylark. Really pleased you had lovely week and enjoyed exploring the area. We hope you may return at some point in the future.

Totally and Utterly AMAZING a fantastic place to stay, peaceful and beautiful. Our favorite place.

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Skylark is utterly amazing. It is always clean and tidy, you have great facilities in the cottage/chalet TV, cooker, microwave, toaster etc plus utensils and crockery are clean and beautiful.

The surrounding area is peaceful. Ideal for a total get away from it all. In walking distance down to the beach, going through the picturesque dunes.

We went to The Nelson Head pub which was a short drive away and that was superb.

We definitely will be back as we love Skylark so much.

Thank you to all involved in making our holiday so awesome xxx

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Marian Winn replied 65 days ago
Thankyou for such a positive review about Skylark. We are thrilled that you love our property as much as we do! We do hope that you are able to return next season.

Stunning location

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Not only did we have the best week's weather but Skylark was the perfect place for a holiday. Winterton Valley Estates is in a really beautiful part of Winterton. The chalets are set in acres of well cut grass areas with a path down to the valley for excellent walks then over the sand dunes to a deserted sandy beach. Absolutely excellent walking for dogs too. During the summer months there is even a firework display at Hemsby which can be seen from the from the front of the chalets.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian Winn replied 102 days ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark. Having the weather certainly helps but any weather we find is still as enjoyable. It certainly is a great place for dog walking. The firework display is well worth a watch also. We are thrilled you might consider coming back in the future.

Super Staycation

Review submitted on Sun, 28 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Another brilliant week in Norfolk. The kids absolutely love it here so relaxing and peaceful with loads to do for a great family holiday. Many thanks again Skylark

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian Winn replied 116 days ago
Thankyou for a great review Dan. We are thrilled that you and your family enjoy Skylark just as much as we do. It is always a pleasure to welcome back happy and satisfied guests.

Another great stay at Skylark

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We always enjoy our stays at Skylark. The chalet is clean, comfortably, very well equipped & right next to Winterton dunes. Our dog (and us) love it there.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian replied 151 days ago
Thankyou for a super review of Skylark Claire. It makes us really happy when our guests enjoy their stay as much as we do!! We also love it there and you are right in saying about how near we are to the Dunes, such a great place for dogs, "Scent Heaven"

Great stay in a lovely chalet

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely week's stay in Skylark chalet with our small dog. The chalet is comfortable and very well equipped - everything you need is provided. The owner was very quick to respond when I texted a question to her. It's perfectly situated on a very quiet and well maintained site, with lovely tearooms, village shop pub and chippy just a 10 minute walk away. If you're lucky you will hear and see actual skylarks (and much other wildlife and birds) nearby as Skylark chalet is within a few minutes walk of Winterton dunes and beach. A lovely peaceful and relaxing break - would be very happy to return.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.



Marian Winn replied 161 days ago
Thankyou for such a wonderful review Kim. I am so pleased and happy you heard the Skylarks singing, such a joyful sound. We are pleased you found the chalet comfortable and well equipped and that you may return at some point.

Lovely, cosy and peaceful

Review submitted on Sun, 19 May 2024
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We have stayed at Skylark before and absolutely love it. I felt we had a better first impression previously as the welcome was better with a little welcome card and a discount voucher. This visit we arrived to nothing but some very aged, sad flowers. It's still a great place. Small but cosy and peaceful. Close to the beach although too far for my elderly dog and a challenge for people that have mobility issues. The local pub is excellent and we ate there twice having a great meal and service.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian replied 180 days ago
Many apologies for the slighty sad welcome this time around to Skylark. We were pleased you visited the local pub and received excellent food and service, we like going there too! Did you notice our new sofa and chair? The sofa can now sit 3 comfortably. Best wishes to you both. Marian and Tony.

Quiet park chalet

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Oct 2023
3.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Would only recommend chalet for couples as quite small. Kitchen very small and no washing machine but otherwise we'll equipped. No wifi. Chalet can smell a bit musty. Nicely maintained quiet park. Great for walking dogs straight from front door. Not so good for reactive dogs. No enclosed garden.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Ok for dogs.

How likely are you to return?
Not again (but do please let us know why)





Marian replied 151 days ago
Thankyou for reviewing Skylark. We are pleased you enjoyed walking your dogs from the front door. On the other points you mention, most of these are pointed out in the write-up but I will double check this. We are sorry you don't feel you would return again but everyone has their own opinions.

Wonderful holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wow. ! Where do I start. . we can honestly say this is the best , most comfortable fabulous holiday we have EVER had. . There wasn’t a thing that we didn’t have and more . Comfortable . And everything to hand. , right down to little hooks for dog leads and a shoe rack on entering the door. . The surrounding area fantastic for people and dog walkers . The best place for furry friends and people. Can’t recommend it enough. . Thank you .

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian replied 151 days ago
Many thanks Ann for such a happy and positive review. We are thrilled you found everything you needed plus more. It makes us as owners, really joyful to read that our guests are so content.

Skylark Winterton Valley

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a lovely surprise Skylark turned out to be. I was very apprehensive about staying on a chalet park. I thought it was going to have noisy neighbours & loud music, how wrong was I, it was so quiet & peaceful pure bliss. The chalet it’s self was so well equipped with everything you need for a weeks stay. The beds were very comfortable & a lovely large shower in the bathroom. It’s just a short walk with easy access to the dunes & a huge beautiful beach pure heaven for the dogs. We would definitely stay here again.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Fantastic Stay

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Another Fantastic stay at Skylark. Great location so much to do with a family of 4 cannot recommend enough for a great staycation

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Already booked!





A great week

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Jul 2023
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We visited the area on the advice of a friend. Needless to say the area is simply superb.
We received a call the day before from the owner stating we could check in earlier if we wished.
On arrival, lovely and clean. We took dog throws but didn’t need to. The place has more culinary and day to day utensils than we have at home so you can do anything you like.
We visited a few other beaches but have to say this was the best. A mile down the beach is a great cafe set up. Winterton is just an idyllic village.Driving everywhere was a long forgotten pleasure. Never heard anyone anywhere raise their voice.
Everything - fantastic!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Birthday

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fantastic place to stay….. great location to do whatever…..chill out , relax, jog the beach..walk the dunes or spend some time in the village.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





This was our second stay at skylark

Review submitted on Sun, 28 May 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We returned to skylark as we had such a wonderful time previously. It didn't disappoint and again we didn't want to leave.
The location is stunning with beautiful walks in the valley and a short walk to the beach. There is a bit of an incline up the dune but my mother and elderly dog manage fine.
It's a very quiet peaceful location to get away from it all.
We love the local pub and tearoom so no need to travel far

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian replied more than 1 year ago
We are thrilled you returned to our Skylark and had a wonderful time. It is wonderful that you support the local community during your stay. Thankyou for taking the time to review us and East Ruston Cottages.

Skylark

Review submitted on Sun, 21 May 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had lovely holiday here.Everything at the chalet was perfect, superb walks all around and beach was lovely for our 3 dogs.Would definitely come again providing both us and dogs are fit and well.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Marian replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time spent in Winterton. We hope you and your dogs are fit and well to be able to visit again.

Holiday at skylark

Review submitted on Sun, 14 May 2023
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely site chalet very nice .could do with better seating as only another room for three so a bit cramp for four..they just cut the grass out side and its been raining so every time you go out you bring the grass cuttings back inside a bit annoying. And a lott of speed bumps .

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.

How likely are you to return?
Not again (but do please let us know why)





Sue Allen replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your feedback on Skylark which will, of course, be passed on to the owner. I am sure they will have given consideration to the seating. Given the size of the chalet it is a little difficult to fit in more furniture without compromising the size and potentially the comfort of the existing furniture but I do know they will give it consideration and thank you for your feedback. The site is well known for being well kept and quiet and grass cutting is done as regularly as it can be in order to keep the site neat and tidy. With the recent inclement and rather wet weather, I would imagine this restricted the amount of time available to cut the grass and therefore maybe resulted in more mown grass being left on the lawns than normal. The speed bumps are there to keep the traffic speed down within the site. Many of the chalets are holiday lets and not everyone will be careful to maintain a low speed. Deliveries of groceries etc also take place and the speed bumps do ensure that these vehicles are also kept to the speed limit and reduce the noise on the site.

Wonderful time

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had such a great stay at Skylark. They have tried so hard to provide everything you could need. It's very small and compact but cosy and comfortable. The location is beautiful and a short walk to stunning beach with hardly anyone on it

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Already booked!





Marian replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to review Skylark. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Skylark

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Was a bit worried bringing two large and a small dog to Skylark. It looked a bit of a squeeze but there was enough space for them and two large dog beds. A well equipped lovely little chalet on a very quiet estate central enough to most places and the beach is literally a short walk away. Those not familiar with this part of Norfolk the beach is behind a very large dunes but worth the walk. Lots of space for dogs to run.
We went after schools returned so very few people on the site but that was perfect for us and ERC were so helpful before and after our holiday and they go that extra mile or two to help.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Marian replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Very co fortable

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Sep 2022
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very well equipped property in good location for beach and incredible quiet even though it was August bank holiday week.

Wouldn’t recommend for more than two adults and two small children, plus dogs, as a maximum though but more than adequate for us as two adults and one dog.

Plenty to do and lots of catering facilities close by, and information provided really useful and very informative.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Marian replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Half term hapiness

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Jun 2022
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Skylark provided us with an ideal base to explore Winterton and the surrounding area.

The chalet is ideally situated within Winterton Valley Estate, easy to locate and get to after parking your car.

The location was so peaceful, and not overlooked, which allowed us to really relax and make the most of the lovely weather, spending time outdoors and making use of the outdoor games supplied for our use.

The chalet is surprisingly comfortable and makes good use of the small space available. We never felt cramped in.

The kitchen facilities are a real bonus, including the slow cooker. It was easy to prepare and cook meals for the family.

The beds and bedding were really comfy.

Being able to vacuum up regularly to keep on top of the grass cuttings being walked in from the very well maintained outside area was ideal.

We would certainly recommend Skylark for a holiday, particularly when the weather is on your side.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Marian replied more than 1 year ago
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Skylark. Pleased you used the slow pot and had great weather.

Great Break

Review submitted on Tue, 31 May 2022
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
On arrival to Skylark we were pleased to see the Chalet very clean, very light with patio doors.
Bathroom had a good shower. Towels.
Plenty of space for clothes etc.
Only 10 minutes walk to the beach, our 3 dogs loved that!
Very happy holiday in Skylark Chalet.
Owners left a card & chocolates for our wedding anniversary. All good here!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time in our Chalet.

7 days at Skylark

Review submitted on Sun, 22 May 2022
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Skylark was perfect for us,but for people who are less mobile the beach and walking to shops would be quite a challenge.However it is very easy to drive to shops and other beaches.Also with no gardens the dogs need be well behaved and trustworthy.
Apart from this the accomodation and surroundings are perfect.
Skylark was spotlessly clean when we arrived and well equipped with everything we needed.The only thing that needed changing was the towel hanger in bathroom,a nice fixed one would be an improvement.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.



Marian replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark, it is much appreciated. It is also beneficial to point out the hook situation in the Bathroom. My husband and I are staying during August so we will rectify that. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

A brilliant relaxing holiday at Skylark with everything you need for comfort & relaxation.

Review submitted on Sun, 22 May 2022
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Skylark is on a beautifully maintained quiet chalet site overlooking the Winterton Dunes. The fact that the site has no onsite facilities keeps it a quiet desirable place to stay for a relaxing time. It has plenty of lovely walks from the door & some great beaches. It’s also good base for exploring the broads and other nearby places. There is a comprehensive and informative guidebook / folder for your use in the chalet with good ideas of places to visit. Many of which are dog friendly.
The chalet itself is well maintained, clean and comfortable, equipped with everything you may need for a comfortable relaxing stay. The kitchen is fully equipped and should you wish to cook everything you might need is at hand.
The main bedroom has a very comfortable double bed. Plenty of heaters provided for if the weather gets chilly. The bathroom has a fabulous power shower.
Dogs are well catered for with bowls provided if you need them, custom made dog gates for the doors if you want the doors open but don’t want the dogs going out. There are instructions for their use available and they were easy to fit. I also appreciated the long lines at front and back to allow the dogs some freedom if you didn’t want them roaming. Dogs were allowed on the settee and armchair as long as you use the throws provided which I would always do. I did find it useful to have additional throws of my own as the ones provided didn’t completely cover the settee. There is a slabbed patio area at the back and windbreaks thoughtfully provided so you can make a secluded seating area outside if you wish & also give a barrier to the wind. My dog loved being outside watching the world go by from his back or front door when we were at the chalet.
Marion the owner was very kind and understanding when I needed to contact her during my stay which was very much appreciated. This was our 2nd year of visiting and we enjoyed it as much this year as last. I can definitely say it is a dog friendly property. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of staying in your holiday home.
ERC itself also deserves a mention as Sue and her staff are always available both before and after your holiday either by email or phone. Sue in particular is very helpful and understanding. Reassuring & calm when you have what you feel a disaster & a mini melt down.



How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.



Marian replied more than 1 year ago
It was lovely Diane that you stayed again at Skylark and clearly enjoyed your week. Thankyou so much for taking the time to submit a comprehensive review. It is much appreciated. Please do not worry when accidents happen, that's life. I am pleased you felt comfortable in contacting myself as well as Sue at East Ruston. Sue and her team are really helpful and great in a crisis and will always provide a listening ear! Like I say, it is not a problem if guests need to contact us, that is why we provide our mobile numbers. We hope you might return to Skylark one day.

Our week at Skylark

Review submitted on Mon, 16 May 2022
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our week at Skylark; the accommodation was well kept and very clean, it provided everything we needed for a week by the sea with our 2 dogs. The location is very relaxing and quiet, with the sand dunes and sea a couple of minutes walk away. The £10 voucher from East Ruston Cottages was spend very wisely on truffle and parmesan chips, steak and coffee at EDGE Winterton (thank you so much Sue), and the welcome basket was really lovely. This accommodation is small but perfectly formed. Thanks so much for another great break away - so worth the drive from Lancashire to Norfolk x

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Marian replied more than 1 year ago
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Skylark and Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review. It is much appreciated. You certainly spent your voucher on some yummy items!

Excellent little holiday home

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Nov 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Skylark. Very clean and well stocked with everything you need and more. Great position too with only a short walk to the beautiful beach.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that you found the chalet well stocked. The walk to the beach is lovely and then the views are stunning along with super walks. We hope you consider coming back in the future.

Second time around ❤️

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Oct 2021
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Another wonderful stay at Skylark, which is in a perfect location. So close to the Winterton sand dunes and beach - had a couple of sunrise walks to the beach and it’s just magical. Weather was glorious and skylark is a little sun trap so lots of relaxing, sunbathing and reading was done. A perfect chill out break.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark. We are really pleased you came back and had such an enjoyable time.

Fabulous accommodation

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wow , what a lovely place to stay . The accommodation was great and the location was fantastic.
Our dogs throughly enjoyed all the lovely walks.
Highly recommended .

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and your dogs loved the walks.

Skylark August 2021

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Aug 2021
4.3
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely week at Skylark, there was 4 adults and 3 dogs … the accommodation was basic but fine for our needs, clean and welcoming.
The location was superb, a 5 minute walk to the most amazing Sandy beach which the dogs adored. If you are looking to get away and relax with your fluffy friends Skylark is definitely somewhere we will return to again. Horsey Gap iterally 15 minutes away, we hired a boat on the broads for a day which was great fun ..
All in all we had a lovely week, Marion Skylarks owner was very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended and Thankyou to Sue at East Runcorn cottages, a very efficient and professional company to deal with .. we will be back in 2022 …. Tracey Osborn and family

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou for taking the time to review Skylark. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that your dogs enjoyed the dunes and the beach. The broads are a very relaxing place to be.

Wonderful chalet close to the beach

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderful stay. The chalet has everything you need and is furnished well.
Great location, very relaxing and quiet, but with dog walks on your door step.
Would definitely recommend and hope to return.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Skylark. Thankyou for taking the time to give a review. We hope you can return at some point.

Lovely staycation

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Just back from a week at Sklark with our two kids. Had a fantastic time there is so much to do with the kids in the area! Skylark is a lovely base for a staycation highly recommend this chalet if you have dogs or small children. Already booked for next year. Also whilst the rest of UK appeared to be raining Winterton has its only little sunny micro climate!! Thankyou

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Already booked!





Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou very much for the lovely review you gave about Skylark. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. Really pleased you have booked for next year.

Skylark

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Jul 2021
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A wonderful week in Winterton on sea .
Chalet was fab and location amazing! Would love to return :-)

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Ok for dogs.

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou for your lovely review. We hope you do come back to Skylark in the future.

Skylark is an excellent property for a holiday

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our stay at Skylark was excellent, and certainly was as good as we had hoped. Everything we might have required was supplied, the chalet was clean, and in an excellent position, being literally yards from the dunes and beach. The site was extremely quiet and consequently relaxing. Our dog Rosie loves being at home, and although we always take her away with us, even in our campervan she would be off her food for several days, however at Skylark, for the first time ever she was fine, and obviously felt quite at home, which speaks volumes as far as we're concerned.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Your review of Skylark was a pleasure to read. It is always so nice to receive positive and happy feedback. We are even more pleased that Rosie enjoyed herself too!! Thankyou.

Highly recommended

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great place to stay if you have a dog. The boy couldn't have been happier. The chalet was comfortable and well equipped. East ruston cottages were a pleasure to deal with as well.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou Sean for a positive review about Skylark. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Skylark stay in May 2021

Review submitted on Mon, 31 May 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have really enjoyed our stay at the Skylark in May 2021, the cleanliness was excellent and everything was all in order. The area is brilliant for exploring and finding various places to eat and get food if you want to stay in. The place is very quite and great for just relaxing. The people on the site are really lovely and we got to make some new friends.

Cleo our labrador loves it there as she gets to go to the beach which is in walking distance and she can sleep and relax in the Skylark and we feel so at home which is awesome, this is why we love the East Ruston Cottage range because your dog is never any trouble and to us that means the world, to not feel we are a hinderance. Our dogs have always been respected and highly thought of at East Ruston Cottages and we continue to go there now for over 10 years and will continue to do so.

We definitely recommend these cottages to stay at.

The only issue that we had was no Welcome pack but we think that might have been because of COVID. We thank East Ruston though for supplying the awesome brownies that really was fabulous to get to the property and just have a cup of tea and a brownie. Thank you it meant a lot.

We are already planning our next date to return.


How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou Susan and Jeff for such a lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Skylark this year.

A perfect stay in Norfolk.

Review submitted on Sat, 29 May 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My stay at Skylark was so relaxing. There’s nothing missing or left out for the guest, including the furry ones too. All made so welcome.
The chalet is in the most perfect spot. Perfect for a walk along the dunes. To sit on the miles of golden sand. To see the amazing local sites, walks, the woods.
The seals sun baking and playing in the waves & then pop into a quirky little local pub for a cider before heading back to Skylark & watching the sunset.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou so much Saonie for such a lovely review about Skylark. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. You certainly filled your days!

A relaxing place to chill

Review submitted on Wed, 12 May 2021
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Skylark was a lovely little chalet for a holiday away from life’s troubles. It was spotlessly clean. Everything in it was clean and in excellent working order. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with any items you might need for self catering. A lovely touch was the windbreaks secured to the back patio to give privacy. The made to measure gates for the front & back doors to enable them to be open but keep the dog inside were appreciated. There was a comprehensive folder of information giving suggestions of places to visits , walks to do & take away menus for various eatery’s. In addition a comprehensive Covid folder giving information on all the precautions being taken to maintain safety was welcoming as it made me feel more relaxed.
The only small issue was that due to the current pandemic handover is only by the information folder and it did take me a day to find the stair gates and the light switches in the lounge but it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of staying there.
The site was quiet and had immaculate grounds which were well maintained. It was well positioned for exploring other areas of East Norfolk.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.



Marian and Tony Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou Diane for such a lovely and prompt review. We are really thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Skylark. Clearly we were saddened to hear about your difficulties you had in finding the door gates and the light switches in the lounge. We hope that you choose to return to Skylark in the future and should you experience any difficulties then please do not hesitate to contact us on the telephone numbers that are in the information folder provided. Sue at East Ruston Cottages is also available for any queries as well whilst our guests are staying.

Can't recommend this chalet enough!

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Oct 2020
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very well equipped and spotless chalet. Peaceful and beautiful location. Very enjoyable and relaxing break.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





A week at Skylark

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Oct 2020
4.3
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had a lovely week at Skylark, nice quiet location very handy for nice dog walks on the beach. Everything you could need was provided & it was excellent value for money.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Not again (but do please let us know why)





Skylark Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Sep 2020
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Skylark Cottage for 2 weeks in September 2020, we had a lovely holiday, the chalet is compact but there is everything you need there and the location is wonderful. If you want a quiet holiday this is the place for you, slightly out of the village but only a short walk. The owners and Sue from East Ruston Cottages were very helpful and very approachable.

We will definitely look to stay here again in the future.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Ok for dogs.

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Skylark

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Absolutely amazing stay at the Skylark. The chalet had everything you could want and was ideally located to walk to the beach, pub and shops.

We have booked for next year as very impressed.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Already booked!





A hidden gem!

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Aug 2020
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a fantastic week we had staying at Skylark! This chalet is literally 90 seconds from the sand dunes and the area really is dog heaven! Skylark was spotlessly clean, bright, comfortable and a lovely place to stay. We followed one of the walks in the welcome folder and visited the ruins of a 12th century church, taking in some wonderful Norfolk countryside en route and called in at the dog-friendly Dunes cafe for drinks and a snack whilst looking out over the sea. We also had lunch outside at the Fisherman’s Retreat one day which was great - fab menu with vegetarian and vegan choices as well, plus lots of fresh water and shade for the dogs. The beach at Winterton on Sea was just amazing, soft golden sand, really clean and pretty quiet. And we saw lots of seals swimming very close to the shore! On the advice of someone on the site we made the effort to get up at 4.30 one morning and walked to the beach with the dogs to watch the sunrise. It was just magical and I’ll never forget it. Needless to say we were the only ones there! The skies at sunset are pretty spectacular too. Fish and chips from the chippy in Winterton were delicious and one night we went to the outdoor drive through cinema in Hemsby to watch Dirty Dancing - of course the dogs came too. I can’t stop raving about the beauty of this place and we felt so comfy at Sklark - a perfect little base to return to after a day of adventures. Thanks very much East Ruston cottages - we’ll be back! Xx.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Short stay

Review submitted on Sat, 19 Oct 2019
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our stay In Skylark was wonderful. A perfect setting right beside the beach. The walks along the beach for hours were perfect and very relaxing. The ability to walk to cafes and pubs that were dog friendly was just what we wanted. Thank you for a perfect few days away.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Marian Winn replied more than 1 year ago
Thankyou Tara for a lovely, positive review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your short break away in Skylark. Maybe another short stay next year??. You are very welcome anytime.