Kvalsvig Seaside Cottage

I wanted to write and tell you what an amazing holiday we had at your cottage. Wonderful, only begins to describe it! The cottage was perfect for our needs. It has a comfortable feeling of home-away-from-home, which was very reassuring. It was a pleasure to run through the house with sandy feet and feel like it was designed for behaviour like that and felt like it was expected and even welcomed! Rejoice was a dream come true - and we paid extra to have her come and tidy up after us every day in the end. My husband particularly loved the invigorating outdoor shower, especially at night as he looked up and watched the stars. We ate most of our meals on the outside table and relished the shelter from the wind and midday sunshine that the quad provided. Great fun was had playing ball games on the lawn. I loved the cottage being slightly set back from the sea so that the noise of high tide didn't keep anyone awake, but it was loud enough to lull us gently to sleep instead. Another highlight was waking up to the birds and dashing two minutes to the beach to see the sun rise on our own private beach - only to be followed in the evening by watching the sun set over the estuary with the birds silhouetted against the sky as they came in to roost. I'm still not sure which was the most breathtaking. There were days that we did not leave the beach or the rock pools. The kids collected shells by the bucket and made beautiful photo frames with them. We sat in the natural tidal pool for hours, with no one else for company but a few dog walkers. Glenmore Beach was great for the 'little-uns' and we made it there on two occasions. Mac Bananas was a hit with all of us for their delicious pancakes and wonderful fruit and veg. We ventured as far as Fish on the Pond for a late lunch which was divine, but otherwise we were at the cottage or on your beach. I know you know all of this, but it was just such a magical, special place and I know your cottage has helped heal my stressed-out body and mend a few holes in my soul.

The fire place was lovely, we spent almost the whole weekend by it due to bad weather but enjoyed the family time together. Spacious for young children to run and play about. However there was surface dust and I think insect excrement on the head board. Also no blankets were available as needed in these cold temperatures. With no bedding on the bunk beds available and lack of heaters as we had a baby and infants therefore needing the rooms warmer. Overall we had an enjoyable, cozy weekend.