Gull's Nest
Description
Gull's Nest is a lovely mid-terrace property resting in Pakefield, Suffolk.
Hosting two bedrooms, including a double and a twin, along with a ground-floor bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests.
There is a kitchen, a living room/diner with an electric fire, and a first-floor snug accessed through the double bedroom.
Outside there is a small rear courtyard with decking and astro turf with seating, while parking is available on-street.
Gull's Nest is an attractive property for a seaside holiday in Suffolk.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Pets Not Allowed
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Pets Not Allowed
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
Very pretty , clean and comfortable accommodation within 5 minutes walk to a beautiful, unspoilt beach.
Fantastic location with great transport links- no need for a car.
Thank you Sara - I'm sorry we couldn't extend your stay at the last minute as per your request - but you are most welcome to return and thank you once again for the lovely feedback!
Cottage was comfy with everything we needed.
Welcome pack was well received. Cottage looking a little tired .please weed that back yard and beyond gate so bins can sit there instead of pavements in this heat the smell was horrible when u opened front door or windows. Few things we wernt comfortable about but on the whole was ok . Lovely pub and walks just down road.
Glad you were comfortable and had everything you needed. Cottage has just been re-decorated! The heat this year has been extraordinary - thank goodness for the short walk to the beach!
I arrived at 3pm on Saturday and left at 3.
20pm! The property smells. Floors had not been cleaned. Paint flaking off damp walls. The stench from the kitchen sink was revolting. Orange limescale all over both shower heads. Bedsheets not changed (just turned inside out) with disgusting stains and dirt and hairs inside the crumpled mess. Damp carpet, black mouldy walls, curtains and windows. There was absolutely no way that my dog and I were staying in this health hazard. If I could add photos to this review I would. My much needed holiday completely ruined and I am still awaiting a refund!
Thank you. This feedback is totally unexpected and is being investigated by our cleaning company's supervisor as a matter of priority. The cleaning company's supervisor has now reported back following a requested investigation that the cottage's cleanliness was and I quote: "at the exceptional level". This correlates with all the recent feedback from our other - often repeat and happy guests. All the bedding is changed on a weekly basis. They did identify some damp areas on an external wall (this is January) and the cottage is now scheduled for a deep clean and maintenance in the last week of January. This guest neither contacted me as the owner or as far as I understand it, the cleaning company, and no message was left - had that been the case a resolution would have been found as per all the previous feedback regarding our care and attention. Posting this feedback without prior discussion is unnecessary, unworthy, potentially damaging and unwelcome. But you achieved your objective... Suffice to say the next guests gave 5 Stars and actually meant they would NOT HESTITATE TO BOOK AGAIN!
We had a lovely stay at gulls nest, this is now our 4th visit.
It’s so close to everything you need, beach, pubs and the shops. There were improvements made since our last stay here. Could do with some new cutlery and a new dinner set as no spare of anything. Wouldn’t hesitate to return
Thank you Heather! YOU are most welcome. The issues you have raised are being attended to - and thank you again!
Gull’s Nest is a lovely little cottage, very spacious living/ dining area and well equipped kitchen.
Cute little yard which was nice to sit out in and have breakfast. Very close to the beach, a short walk. The beach itself had lifeguards and was lovely and sandy. Lots of nice restaurants and pubs within walking distance. We had a great time. Owners were great, left a lovely welcome pack and easily contactable.
Thank you - we try to please - all the feedback has been so positive.
This property was absolutely brilliant for a last minute find, we felt very lucky.
The location is amazing with a brilliant beach and lovely pubs within walking distance. The wonderful welcome pack included my favourite wine! We wore the pooch out with the great beach and wore my 11 yr old boy out with the body boarding. The property itself really felt like a home away from home. We would definitely stay again!
That's so good to hear Vicky - thank you. Pakefield beach really is a hidden gem and there's lots to do locally. Glad to hear the sea was good for the body boarding! You are most welcome.
We had the most amazing stay at Gulls Nest Cottage.
It had everything we needed to make us feel at home and walking distance to the beach. The cottage is very nicely decorated and the beds were very comfortable. Thank you for the welcome pack of goodies, very much appreciated. We loved spending our evenings watching a baby seagull learn to fly on the rooftop opposite, better than the TV
Dear Caroline You are most welcome. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. The cottage is carefully maintained and cleaned by our reliable housekeepers to keep it cosy and comfortable. And we are always happy to respond to feedback and requests where appropriate. The little seagull has indeed been named "Philippe" as per your suggestion!
Lovely cottage, a very quiet area and plenty of places to park close to the cottage and it’s a fantastic location to the beach only a few minutes walk.
The welcome pack was a lovely idea thank you.
So glad you enjoyed your stay. You are very welcome to return.
Lovely well kept, nicley decorated and clean cozy property so near to the beach and nice pub!
Would have given more stars re comfort if the double bed had room for bedside tables (the other bedroom with the twin beds more suitable for a double bed) and the tv in a better viewing position (weirdly tucked away at an angle up a tight corner). Had a very nice stay and owners extremely helpful when we got locked out which was entirely our fault. Thank you.
Thank you for the advice. Probably our worst nightmare. Guests locked themselves out by not following our advice about the key. Our local cleaners kindly walked with them to find the key they lost, but were unsuccessful. We organised and paid for an expensive locksmith to let them in. They did not offer to pay for the locksmith but did at least replace the key they had lost. So thank you for scoring us 75/100.
This is our 3rd stay and once again thanks for a lovely stay at gulls nest, we have had a lovely Christmas in pakefield.
The welcome pack was a very nice touch thank you, we have already booked to come back very soon.
Nice welcome pack.
Very much appreciated. Info on table nice touch but out of date. No plug in sink
Thank you Steven. There must a a Phantom Pakefield Plug Pilferer as this was replaced only a couple of weeks ago! We will sort it out. Always happy for guests to update local information and we will update and check everything ourselves. I hope this didn't spoil your stay.
Property had not been by 3pm.
when cleaners arrived they didn't vacuum or mop floors at all, just changed sheets/towels and dusted. They were gone within 20mins. Windows, paintwork, floors very dirty. List of small maintance jobs need doing Nice little house nice area spoiled by lack of attention
Dear Josephine, I am truly sorry about this experience. As you know we spoke on your arrival and the there was clearly an unprecedented problem with the cleaners. The past reports on cleanliness of the cottage have been very complimentary in the main and any reports have been actioned as soon as possible. If you had raised these concerns with me during your stay - before publishing on the web site - I would have arranged to get everything fixed there and then. As it is, a thorough deep clean has now been arranged for the whole property in addition to the weekly one. Once I again I do apologise and hope that despite this you were still able enjoy your stay in one of the most beautiful and unexplored areas of our coastline.
We had a really nice stay here, perfect location.
We did stay with two young children , which was a little challenging without a stair gate but we managed just fine. Parking was never an issue and always managed to find a spot outside. Would definitely stay again, and it was really nice having a secluded area office as we did need to work when we were away. WiFi was all really good too. Thank you.
You are most welcome and we look forward to welcoming you again.
Very nice stay,everything close by very nice walks and most places welcome we'll behaved dogs.
Nice welcome pack and cleaning pack supplied a nice touch! Would be happy to return for another stay.Would benefit from having a plug in the sink and maybe a new bin in bathroom as one in there now is visablely rusty.
So glad you enjoyed your stay. I'm not sure why these things have happened but it is now being sorted and do apologise. You are very welcome to return and hopefully give us a better score next time!
Beautiful place to stay the property was lovely definitely a home from home, welcome basket and lots of nice touches.
Location is fab when you are staying with dogs so quick to the beach and dog friendly places to eat and stop for a cheeky drink
Cheeky or not cheeky it's a marvellous local tradition! Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay - the area is indeed very dog-friendly.
Gulls nest was lovely and comfortable and very clean.
it had every thing we needed and the welcome packs and bottle of wine were lovely. We had a lovely stay and wouldnt hesitate to go back
Thank you - you are always welcome!
Lovely little property.
Well turned out had everything we needed for a short stay. Well equipped kitchen. Very small yard all concrete ok for our little dog as we were out all day everyday but might not be enough for a large breed. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for your review. Yes the back yard is a little sun trap - nice for sitting out in to have breakfast - but not for exercising dogs. Fortunately, as you will have found, the coast and beach are literally just 3 or 4 minutes walk away - ideal for exercising your loved ones! We do hope you enjoyed your stay and would be pleased to welcome you back again.
Great stay, minutes walk from the beach.
Lovely part of the country to stay. Plenty of places to visit. House comfortable and felt we could relax with our dog. Very quiet area if you want to relax but fab places to eat nearby if you don't want to cook Parking on the street but not not a problem for us.
Thank you for your review - we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay - we do love Pakefield!
This was our second stay at gulls nest.
We have had a lovely week, it’s in a perfect location near our family. The cottage is lovely, clean and comfortable, we will definitely be returning.
Wonderful - thank you - we are continually trying to improve things so hopefully it will be even better on your return! So glad you had a lovely week.
We really have enjoyed our stay at gulls nest, very comfortable place to stay, so close to all amenities and the beach, it was a perfect location for us so much so we have already booked to come back.
And we'll be delighted to have you back! So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to be able to stay at Gull's Nest ourselves again soon - to make a few little improvements and carry out maintenance for the winter season. It's so nice to hear your feedback. We want keep the cottage a safe, comfortable , enjoyable and happy place for those important breaks away from the hum drum of everyday life. Pakefield is such a peaceful and relaxing place and we want Gull's Nest to reflect that special atmosphere. Thank you once again and we look forward to welcoming you back again!
Accomodation great.
We thought the could have a few more utensals,and a iron and board no point having a washing machine then nothing to iron with.
Thank you and Good Point! We will get replacements soon. Glad you liked the accomodation - we try had to make it clean and comfortable - it is such a relaxing place to be and hope to see you again.
We had a great week at this lovely cottage.
Perfect, quiet location with a 2 minute walk to the sea and 2 excellent pubs. A great base to visit several villages and beaches with plenty of independent shops, cafes, etc and always friendly people. Would love the chance to stay at Gulls Rest again.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. You are most welcome - Pakefield is a little Gem of a seaside location - not widely known but much appreciated by all who visit. When we ourselves stay at Gull's Nest we always find it so relaxing. You a very welcome to stay again.
Lovely light seaside cottage.
Cosy and comfy. Perfect for a little doggie too. The welcome gifts of wine, milk, crisps, cookies and bottled water was a very thoughtful touch. Quiet and peaceful location. Just a short stroll from the lovely Pakefield beach. The cordoned off steep-stepped private area of the cottage was at first intriguing to my doggie but first step up I said no and he didn't bother with it any more. I would say that if anyone is travelling alone, and likes to check out all of the house for peace of mind, no bogie man lurking etc , then this may not be for you with the cordoned off, but not locked away, upper floor. This wasn't a problem for me but could be for others. A lovely Sunday to Wednesday stay in early May! Thank you.
Thank you for the lovely feedback Claire - and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Many Thanks - Ray and Rosamund
Had a great week, this was my 4th visit to this village.
The CH did not appear to come on until c7.75/8pm - an additional room heater would have been useful, but this was not an issue. I would not hesitate to spend another week in this cottage.
Thank you Brian - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lovely cottage. You can adjust the c/h settings at anytime with the electronic switch on the wall on the stairwell. It is quite easy to use. We only ask that - given the recent massive increase in our energy bills - the c/h is used sensibly and it is turned down when you leave. We would be pleased to have you return anytime and hopefully the above will help next visit!
Enjoyed our time at Gulls Nest.
Good location, near the beach. Local shop/ 2 good pubs serving food nearby. My only criticisms would be: lack of a vacuum cleaner/broom. Wasn’t possible to keep floors very clean as there was only a long handled brush and dustpan. It would have been good to at least be able to remove dog hairs and any crumbs etc regularly. Also, instructions for the induction hob would have been useful.Not everyone has one at home !! we never did work out why it kept turning itself off during cooking !!!! Overall our stay at Gulls Nest was very enjoyable. It was well maintained and nicely decorated.
Dear Betty So Glad you enjoyed your stay. There is a vacuum cleaner now under the stairs.
A great cottage in a nice area - just moments from the beach.
Clean and tidy and stylish -- very happy!
Great place and location, perfect for morning swims in the sea.
Would use again.
Comfortable and tastefully decorated terraced-house a two minute walk from the beach.
Pakenham itself has an understated charm. We thoroughly enjoyed our few days in Suffolk
Wonderful little hideaway, has everything you need, close to the gorgeous beach, local pub, and easy walk to facilities in Lowestoft.
Lovely owners who go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and dog friendly! Just perfect, thank you for a wonderful break.
Good location
Lovely place, very clean and nice set up!
Close to the beach, to some shops and easy to get around to explore. We enjoyed our stay very much and would like to stay again in the future. And great to be able to bring our dog as well!
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Please note: bookings must fall between a Saturday and Saturday due to cleaning availability.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1051412
Parking
Road Side
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome