Guest Reviews
What our guests say
Every review below is transcribed directly from the visitor book at Buckthorns — handwritten entries spanning more than a decade of summer holidays, family gatherings, and quiet escapes to the Norfolk coast.
22+
visitor book entries
10+
years of memories
★★★★★
every single time
“It is the best place in the world!”
Rupert
Lincolnshire · October 2022
“Absolute bliss! When you are here it's like the rest of the world doesn't exist!”
Vicky & James
Essex · September 2016
“I would love to stay for ever — happy! Peacefully healthy — freedom — a little bit of heaven on earth.”
Nick
Southampton · September 2017
“10 years at Buckthorns! We love it here. Wildlife, great views and lovely accommodation. Wonderful to be back and feel at peace again. Thank you.”
The Piper & Felgate Families
Ipswich, Suffolk · August 2024
“Another wonderful week — didn't want to leave!”
The Piper Family
Ipswich, Suffolk · August 2025
“You really have to experience the sunrise sitting on the bench. So restful and happy! An amazing holiday.”
Wayne & Claire
Northumberland · August 2017
“What a fantastic place, a trip down memory lane and summer holidays of childhood.”
Amy & James
London · August 2019
“As always beautiful. Woke in the morning to a muntjac running on the lawn. Altogether one of our best holidays here.”
Chris & Mike
Leicestershire · June 2018
“An amazing holiday — just what we needed, away from the stresses of work. Peacefully happy. Also look out for Sammy the seal — we saw him!!”
Claire & Wayne
Northumberland · August 2018
“Beautiful and peaceful as ever. Many thanks!”
Flora
Lincolnshire · March 2017
“Two wonderful weeks at Buckthorns — I love it more each time I come.”
Jan & Nick
Hampshire · October 2017
“Another fantastic week at Buckthorns. Sammy the seal made an appearance each week!!”
Piper & Felgate Families
Ipswich, Suffolk · August 2020
“How lucky are we to have spent a week in this lovely bungalow with the garden running down to the sea. Already looking forward to next year!”
The Hewitt-Hyland Family
Lincolnshire · May 2018
“Great to return to this lovely peaceful place after 4 years. Perfect stay, as always.”
Dena & Ann
Northamptonshire · June 2024
“Back again after 25 years — it's still a perfect place. Thank you!”
Nahele & family
Germany · September 2018
“Our 7th stay at Buckthorns — lovely, as usual!”
Piper & Felgate Families
Ipswich, Suffolk · August 2021
“Great week — beach, swimming, tennis and kites!”
Marriage & Appleby
Yorkshire & Oxfordshire · July 2017
“Another wonderful week at Buckthorns. Thank you!”
The Piper & Felgate Families
Ipswich, Suffolk · August 2017
“Wonderful week as always. Looking forward to next year already!”
The Hewitt-Hyland Family
Lincolnshire · May 2019
“We enjoyed the peace so very much.”
Auntie & David
Northamptonshire · July 2016
“Our first visit since 2010. Enjoyed very much and hope to be back next year.”
Patrick & Jackie
Norfolk · October 2020
“Another wonderful week in Buckthorns — a very special place.”
Moira & family
Germany · May 2017
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