The Cottage

The Cottage in Baconsthorpe is a real 'chocolate box' set in a peaceful village close to Holt. Utterly romantic and beautifully presented making it the perfect romantic bolthole, just a short drive from the North Norfolk coast. The gorgeous semi - detached house has been styled beautifully to include a bespoke painted and fitted kitchen with marble flooring. The ground floor bathroom features a free standing double ended bath and marble tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Ascending the stairs you’ll find the pretty main bedroom with double bed, feature brick chimney and painted floor boards. The second bedroom with twin beds is ideal if you’re looking for a bit of extra space while the main bedroom can accommodate a travel cot for couples with a baby. The Cottage is situated in Baconsthorpe, a village a few miles south-east of Holt and south of Sheringham. The pretty Georgian town of Holt is a maze of beautiful streets which draw visitors, including the Duchess of Cambridge, to this beautiful part of North Norfolk. With numerous independent shops, cafes and restaurants and art galleries, you can while away a day just meandering around the streets. Ground Floor: Entrance area Small entrance area leading into: Sitting room Two sofas providing seating for four, wood burning stove set into the inglenook fireplace, Freeview television and DVD player. Steep Norfolk winder staircase up to small landing area Kitchen Beautiful painted kitchen, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and butler style sink. Bathroom Free standing double-ended bath with hand-held shower, wash basin and WC. First Floor: Master bedroom With a double bed, chest of drawers and feature brick chimney. Bedroom two With twin 3' single beds and chest of drawers. Because of its size, this room is more suitable for one adult or two children. Outside: Courtyard garden with garden table and chairs. Parking is on the road directly outside the front of the property. Additional Information: Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). The cottage can accommodate a maximum of four guests (the owner recommends either one adult or two children in the smaller twin room). An infant is welcome, however no infant equipment is provided. Norfolk winder stairs are, as with older character cottages, enclosed, steep, curved and narrow. At The Cottage they are wooden and have a rope and solid hand rails, however not suitable for those with limited mobility and young children should be supervised. The ground floor bathroom features a free standing double-ended bath with hand-held shower. There is no separate shower available. 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 two guests. Master bedroom with double bed. Second bedroom with twin beds. Ground floor bathroom. Wood burning stove. Quaint courtyard enclosed garden with a small gate to the side. On-street parking. WiFi. Children and infants in own travel cot welcome (see Notes). One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). Minimum two night stay. Additional features Electric oven and hob. Microwave. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Butler style sink. Large screen television with Freeview and DVD player. Garden table and chairs. Attractions and nearby amenities Not far away is Letheringsett Mill, the last watermill in Norfolk that still produces flour where you'll also find the ever-popular pub; The King's Head. A little further up the road is the renowned Back to the Garden farm shop and restaurant. Around 30 minutes west is Holkham with its glorious wide sandy beach and pinewoods, not to mention the magnificent stately home Holkham Hall. Blakeney is one of the jewels on the North Norfolk coast, a mecca for sailors, birders, artist and walkers. The harbour is picturesque and always bustling with children (and adults!) gillying for crabs. There are great places to eat and enjoy the local seafood and of course the famous Blakeney Hotel. Blakeney Point is a 4 mile spit of sand dunes; wonderful for walking and wildlife watching as it is home to colonies of breeding Terns and many migrant birds pass through. Board a boat at Morston Quay to see the colony of about 500 harbour and grey seals. Cromer, perched on the very edge of the north Norfolk coast, is famous for its tasty crabs, wide open beaches, traditional pier complete with a theatre providing seaside special variety shows; and is awash with small local independent shops. Twenty minutes’ drive from The Cottage is Cley-Next-The-Sea, a very popular and charming coastal village. It is well appointed with a good pub/hotel, deli, pottery, gallery and the famous Cley Smokehouse. For additional inspiration on what to do within the area, please click here.