Dereham Holiday Cottages

This stunning period property is in the most beautiful of rural settings just outside the village of Swanton Morley Norfolk. The village of Swanton Morley itself offers guests some beautiful riverside walks to the waterfalls or you can visit the fishing lakes nearby. As well as a local pub and restaurant there is also a general grocery store deli and butcher in the village. If you can tear yourself away from the property the small market town of Dereham is just over 5 miles away where you can climb the 19th-century windmill head to one of the markets or browse the independent shops. For a day at the coast the fantastic seaside resorts of Wells-next-the-Sea or Cromer are 22 and 25 miles respectively whilst the vibrant cathedral city of Norwich is 17 miles away. There s also Pensthorpe Nature Reserve (11 miles) where you can birdwatch and explore the magical gardens and kids will love the dinosaur theme park ROARR! 7 miles away. Other nearby attractions you may wish to visit is the Thursford Spectacular the Theatre Royal and numerous open gardens and National Trust properties in the area. Unique and beautiful this cottage offers the ultimate in rural relaxation and has also provided the backdrop to many a culinary show and photo shoot as it is owned by celebrity chef Gennaro Contaldo. Stepping inside this spacious and characterful 19th-century cottage you ll instantly notice the charming décor throughout the whole house that gives this property a real home-from-home feel. As you d expect from a property owned by a chef the stunning kitchen is crammed full of all the culinary gadgets and crockery you could dream of so any chef or foodie in your party will be in heaven. A wealth of pots and pans clamour for space on the walls and there are many gadgets at your disposal including a 6-burner gas range cooker. A breakfast island in the kitchen provides a more informal spot to gather for a morning coffee whilst there is also a separate dining room with a table and chairs for when a more sophisticated setting seems appropriate. After dinner guests can then head to one of the three reception rooms to enjoy some downtime; the layout provides the perfect opportunity for any children in the group to have their own space. Along with plenty of seating one of the sitting rooms features a wood burner and an open fire one at either end as well as a floor-to-ceiling shelf stacked with books. A second slightly cosier room provides another open fire to snuggle up in front of whilst the third sitting room is ideal for movie nights with a Smart TV provided. For those who wish to enjoy a book with the backdrop of the beautiful garden then you ll love the bright conservatory which can offer some peaceful respite from the hubbub of the rest of the house. Located on the ground floor you will also find a handy utility room where you can kick off your muddy boots the utility includes a large fridge / freezer and a washing machine. A small double bedroom is located on the ground floor which is ideal for any guests who do not wish to head upstairs. Completing the ground floor are two of the three bathrooms one with bath and WC the other a shower room with WC. From the centre of the first sitting room a fabulous spiral staircase leads up to two double rooms both with Jack and Jill access to a shower room with WC. There are also a further two welcoming bedrooms on this floor which include a king-size and another double both of which are tastefully decorated and offer ample storage space for your personal belongings and clothes. The exterior of this property is also an absolute delight with an acre of private landscaped gardens complete with trees and shrubs. On finer weather days make the most of the traditional wood-fired pizza oven and BBQ and cook up a feast to eat alfresco under the pergola. There is even seasonal fruit and veg grown in the garden that guests can help themselves to. Need to know: 5 bedrooms 1 king size, 4 doubles (1 double downstairs). 3 bathrooms 1 ground floor bathroom with bath and WC, 1 ground floor shower room with WC and 1 Jack and Jill shower room with walk in shower and WC. Range cooker with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, Italian coffee machine and a dishwasher. Utility room with large fridge/freezer and washing machine. Travel cot ( please bring own linen)and highchair available on request. Smart TVs in the lounge and snug area. Wood burner and 2 open fires (first basket of logs provided). Large, landscaped garden with undercover seating, BBQ and outdoor pizza oven. Private parking for up to 4 cars. Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at this property. Seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables available for guests to pick. House is decorated for Christmas, Easter and Halloween. Shop and pub 0.5 miles. Please note, the staircase is quite steep and winding.

Situated on the owners grounds in the quiet village of Foxley this home provides couples or a small family the perfect base in which to explore the stunning North Norfolk coastline and the beautiful countryside. Visit Norfolk s glorious coastal towns with Wells-Next-The-Sea Blakeney and Sheringham all within 20 miles. Other attractions well worth a visit include the North Norfolk Steam Railway in Holt (14 miles) the End of the Pier show at Cromer (23 miles) and the beach at Holkham (21 miles) made famous by the Royals with the Queen s own residence at Sandringham (26 miles) nearby. Norwich with its historic cathedral is just 17 miles away and is a great destination for sightseeing or a spot of retail therapy. This splendid newly built holiday home is located on the owners grounds next to their property. You enter through the front door and arrive in the hallway which is the perfect place to kick off those hiking boots before heading in to explore your surroundings. The spacious kitchen and dining area has been created with a social aspect in mind and is well-equipped providing a real home away from home for the chef of the group to prepare a hearty meal for loved ones. The kitchen features an electric oven and hob microwave fridge/freezer dishwasher and a washer / dryer. Once dinner is ready serve up at the dining table which can comfortably seat up to four guests. There is a chillout area in the kitchen which has a two-seater sofa in front of a wall-mounted Smart TV a great spot for relaxing while keeping the chef company. The lounge is back through the hallway and has a large L-shape sofa which surrounds a wall-mounted Smart TV. Why not fire up the wood burner and cosy up with loved ones whilst you all watch a movie? There is also the convenience of a downstairs WC. Upstairs you have two bedrooms at opposite ends of the landing: the master bedroom is a super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request) with an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC while bedroom two is a twin (which can be made into a super-king-size on request) with an en-suite shower room and WC. Head outside to the garden patio and lawn area either via the front door or the French doors in the lounge to find your very own hot tub to soak those tired muscles with a drink in hand while you star gaze in the Norfolk skies. You also have a table and chairs for al fresco dining. Off-road parking for two cars is available opposite the property on the right side as you enter the driveway. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 super king size zip and link (which can be made into a twin on request) and 1 twin (which can be made into a super king size on request). 1 en suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en suite shower room with WC, and 1 separate WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and a washer / dryer. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Travel cot and highchair available on request. Smart TVs in lounge and kitchen Garden and patio area with garden furniture and hot tub. Private off road parking for 2 cars. Shop 1 mile, pub 4 miles, beach 20 miles.