Norman Carr Cottage

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.7

About this property

Beachfront Location: Norman Carr Cottage in Monkey Bay offers direct beachfront access and stunning lake views. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with a view or explore the lush gardens. Comfortable Accommodations: The lodge features family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and balconies. Each room includes a sofa bed, work desk, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian and vegan options. The modern and romantic ambience caters to all guests, complemented by a bar for refreshments. Convenient Amenities: Private check-in and check-out, a lounge, and free on-site parking enhance the guest experience. Additional services include housekeeping, child-friendly buffet, and full-day security.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ralph
    Germany Germany
    “Wonderful location, really engaged hosts, tasty food, nice sunset cruise, great fish eagle feeding and snorkeling trip, free cayak rental, Lake Malawi at its best.”
  • Robert
    Poland Poland
    “It was a full therapy session, we were spoiled rotten, the food was up there with the best, can't wait to go back.”
  • John
    South Africa South Africa
    “The hosts were fantastic and went out of their way to make sure we were happy”
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I had the most relaxing stay at Norman Carr Cottage. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the private beach is idyllic. Leonie made me feel at home from the second I arrived. Both Taffy and Leonie are wonderful hosts and lovely to chat to. I...”
  • Dermot
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful place and so serene. Feels like you're at home. Looking forward to our next stay!”
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    “Staying at Norman Carr Cottages is like going to stay with your cool Aunt and Uncle at their beach house! A gorgeous location right on the shores of Monkey Bay. Lovely rooms with a huge bed and a fun outdoor shower. Meals were delicious with...”
  • Melinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location on the lake, the quality of the beach and the water were superb. The hosts were very friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining, the use of a motor launch for sunset drinks and feeding fish eagles was well priced and a great...”
  • Dany
    France France
    “Le Normann Carr cottage est un petit joyau au bord du Lac Malawi. Le lieu est très authentique et permet de se dépayser de l'europe, tout en se relaxant et travailler en remote depuis le coin terrasse/salon avec le bruit des vagues. Le personnel...”
  • Sabine
    Germany Germany
    “Die kleine feine Anlage und der Strand sind sehr gut gepflegt. Nach unserer Aufregenden Anreise am sehr späten Abend vom Flughafen zur Lodge wurden wir mit einen leckeren Abendessen erwartet. Taffy und das gesamte Team sind sehr unterhaltsame...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Norman Carr Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Norman Carr Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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