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Swift Host | School Cottage | Dog Friendly

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Living area
Interior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Room

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Rural Norfolk, England
  • Place, Snetterton Circuit
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The English Whisky Co.
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Wayland Wood
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Thetford

Thetford is home to this holiday home. Dad's Army Museum and Charles Burrell Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The English Whisky Co. and Combat Paintball Ltd. Melsop Farm Park and Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld are also worth visiting.
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Rural Norfolk, England

What's nearby

  • Snetterton Circuit - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • St. Martin Cathedral - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • The English Whisky Co. - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Wayland Wood - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Melsop Farm Park - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Harling Road Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Grain Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪East Harling Social Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffeesmiths - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tyrrell's Bar and Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swift Host | School Cottage | Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swift Host | School Cottage | Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swift Host | School Cottage | Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swift Host | School Cottage | Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swift Host | School Cottage | Dog Friendly located?

Situated in Thetford, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of St. Martin Cathedral, The English Whisky Co. and Snetterton Circuit. Wayland Wood and Combat Paintball Ltd are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

6.6
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage.Nice and helpful contact when we failed to turn the shower on.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Hello Cirsten, thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent stay with Swift Host at Old School Cottage, we're delighted to hear you had a lovely stay and please do come back again soon, you'd be more than welcome! Lily Swift Host
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Only problem was….

Vbro website , as couldn’t access App , had limited access to inbox and to property manager,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the bed room windows has an old metal Venetian blind which doesn’t drop down to cover the entire window, so didn’t block out the blinding sun. Consequently, we were awake at sunrise every day. A blackout blind would be cheap and easy to install. Also, garden is very unkempt, so we did not feel inclined to sit outside which we would have liked to have done. Bathroom could do with a revamp.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
What a waste of money.We were very disappointed in the property. The kitchen cupboard under the sink was dirty and full of half used cans of fly spray and nearly empty hand soap bottles. The first plate I pulled out was dirty and chipped. The bathroom had a broken blind, wobbly toilet seat but worst of all there was water pulsing out of the bottom of the bath panel when you had a shower which explained the mould/ damp areas on the bath panelling. The bedroom carpets were threadbare, the beds uncomfortable with badly fitting linens and when you rolled over in the bed it sounded as if they were about to fall apart. So upset that we left a day early to check into a hotel to finish our time away on a happier note.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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