Sleeping twenty guests, split out in ten bedrooms across two properties

The Old Rectory and the Coach House are self catering holiday cottages which stand in their own parkland next to the church surrounded by open countryside, a mile from North Tuddenham in Norfolk. The original rectory dated from the 16th century and the poet William Cowper stayed here when he first came to Norfolk. It was replaced in 1852 by Rev Barry, younger brother of the architect of the Houses of Parliament, who designed it himself. The holiday home has been refurbished to provide a luxury self catering venue for family gatherings. It is easily accessed from the A47, half a mile away. The Old Rectory is set in idyllic surroundings with grounds covering 12.5 acres. There are large areas of lawn interspersed with mature shrubs and trees. The grounds also include a west facing terrace, ideal for summer barbecues, a pond (this has been fenced making it childproof), and a children's football area with two goals. The Old Rectory is an ideal outdoor holiday break with its own wood: a pathway marked by an avenue of yew trees which leads to clearings planted with bluebells, foxgloves and primroses and ideal picnic spots. The Coach House is situated in a courtyard through original 10' high wrought iron gates next to The Old Rectory, sleeping fourteen on its own. Ground floor: Large entrance hall, kitchen, breakfast room, utility room, wc, dining room seating 20, children's snug, drawing room. First floor: Master bedroom with four poster 5' bed and en-suite shower room with large walk in shower and wc, one double bedroom with 5' canopied bed, one double bedroom with 5' bed, one twin bedroom. Bathroom with roll top bath, spray attachment and wc, further shower room with wc. Second floor: Stairs to two twin attic bedrooms with full size 3' beds. The Annexe comprises: Access via separate steep staircase from utility room to double bedroom with 5' bed and en-suite bathroom and wc. The Coach House comprises: Ground floor: Entrance hall, living room with open plan kitchen, dining and sitting areas. French doors opening onto sunny courtyard. Shower room with walk-in shower. Games room with table tennis. Oak staircase to first floor: Large double bedroom with 5' canopied bed, twin bedroom with zip and link 3' beds, double bedroom with 5' bed (can be turned into two singles). Bathroom with double ended roll top bath. Equipment The Old Rectory Oil central heating, open fires in the sitting room. Double range cooker, microwave, two fridges/freezers, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer. TV, video, DVD and CD player. Payphone. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Private water supply. Garden furniture and charcoal barbecue. WiFi.* The Coach House: Underfloor heating, additional dishwasher. TV, CD player. *Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use.Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Rural Retreats will be held responsible. This holiday at a glance Sleeps twenty guests. Seven bedrooms, one en-suite shower room, one family bathroom, one shower room and en-suite bathroom in The Old Rectory. Three bedrooms, one shower and one bathroom in The Coach House. Open fires. Original shutters and stripped wooden floors, large mullioned window and sweeping staircase in hall of The Old Rectory. Oak floors and underfloor heating in The Coach House. Games room with table tennis. Use of an all weather tennis court in the grounds. Clay pigeon shooting, game shooting and fishing is available by prior arrangement. Please call Mrs Jenne on 07803-891984. Catering can be arranged through Florentina Events - [email protected] / 07723 363597 Extra children's guest beds available (at extra cost of £23.50 each). Sorry, no stag or hen parties. Lovely, lawned garden. Ample onsite parking. Up to two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge per dog). Please note the seventh bedroom is accessed via a separate steep staircase from the utility room. WiFi. Minimum of a three night stay.