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Swallow Cottage dining
Swallow living room
A dining table set for a meal with chairs, a Christmas tree, and a kitchen in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
Swallow living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Fakenham, Norfolk
  • Place, The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Pensthorpe Natural Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom #1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts onsite

The spacious living area which feels light and airy with the original barns beamed ceilings. The cottage is flooded with light it has a double aspect looking out over both the courtyards and the gardens.

The home from home kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of cupboard & worktop space, ideal for whipping up family meals and picnics. Appliances include a gas cooker, Rayburn range cooker (off in the summer), fridge freezer, microwave washing machine and dishwasher. Cupboards and drawers are stocked with cutlery, crockery glasses pans and oven trays. There is also a toaster, Tassimo coffee machine and a cafetiere, tea towels oven gloves and an eco-housekeeping starter box are also provided. Swallow has a large idining table which can be extended to seat up to 10 for a family gathering. The bright living space has 2 large sofas and a comfortable arm-chair, for those cosy winter evenings there is also a wood burning stove (first bag of logs and firelighters are complimentary).
Onsite we have fibre broadband, free Wi-Fi and the cottage has a 43"LG Smart TV with Amazon Prime Video and Netflix so you can watch all your favourite shows. There are 3 bedrooms: the Master Bedroom has a king sized bed and leads to a Jack and Jill style family bathroom with an over bath shower, WC and hand basin. There is a single bedroom which has a 3ft single bed and clothes storage. The 3rd bedroom is a double bedroom with 2 x 2ft6" zip and link beds and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, WC and hand basin. The cottage is supplied with books and games and a Red Kite travel cot, and high chair, other baby friendly extras can be booked in advance of your stay.

OUTSIDE
The glazed patio doors lead out from the living space on to the terrace overlooking a private fenced garden area and out to the shared grassy recreation paddock and play areas, where children can meet new friends and enjoy some freedom in while Mum and Dad can cook up a storm on the charcoal barbecue with a glass of wine whilst keeping an eye on things.
There is ample private parking on site and In the lower car park there is an E.V. charging point. You'll find plenty to do on site, including taking a dip in the luxury indoor heated pool, tennis or pool and table tennis in the games room where there is also a toddler play area.
Sorry, we do not permit dogs on our main site.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10925773
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fakenham

Located in Fakenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Norfolk Coast and Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Woad Centre and Courtyard Farm. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours and other activities like birdwatching.
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Fakenham, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Norfolk Coast - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Pensthorpe Natural Park - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • The Granary Theatre - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Holkham Hall - 18 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 21 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonalds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cow Norfolk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Read & Digest Tearoom - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts onsite have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts onsite?

As of 31 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts onsite on 20 Sept 2026 start from £878, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts onsite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts onsite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts onsite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts onsite?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts onsite located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Wells-next-the-Sea Beach. Norfolk Coast and Pensthorpe Natural Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Cranmer Country Cottages

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What makes this property unique

The converted barns and cottages at Cranmer offer a chance for families to wind down and spend time together enjoying the superb onsite facilities, whilst giving the car a rest! The cluster of properties are perfectly located close to some of the best beaches on the North Norfolk coast whilst nestling in a beautiful rural location. The holiday barns share a fabulous luxury indoor heated pool, two all-weather tennis courts an indoor heated games room and easy access to safe outdoor space from the doorstep. There is the option to share holidays with extended family or friend whilst still having ones own front door by hiring several or all of the properties at once. For cycling enthusiasts there are some great local cycle routes along the quiet back roads all the way to the beach at Holkham.
The whole site has great eco credentials along with several E.V charging points for guests travelling in electric vehicles.
Owners Chris & Becci live onsite. There is a small team of enthusiastic and friendly staff around during the week to help with local knowledge and advice and to help guests get the most out of their stay.
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