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10/10 Excellent
Lawrence S.
22 Mar 2022
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Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk
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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 711 sq ft
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4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
3 bathrooms
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Bathroom #2
Bathroom #3
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About this property
Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk
Bears Cottage in Wood Norton offers a unique, off-grid escape from the everyday with total tranquillity. Set amongst 200 acres of woodland down a one mile driveway, this special location is the perfect setting for the whole family.
This luxury detached self-catering cottage offers pure escapism, yet is just a short drive to the beautiful Norfolk coast and many pretty villages and towns.
The established woodland which surrounds Bear's Cottage contains many famous specimen trees, planted in the 1850's and the woods harbour an abundance of flora and fauna, with over ten miles of private paths and tracks to cycle, ride in or explore, allowing you to completely get back to nature.
Restored in 2016, the cottage has lost none of its individuality and charm and the old stables have been converted into what is now a large kitchen and open-plan living space. The house now offers all the modern conveniences and luxuries you could wish for, with a large kitchen, dining, living area with vaulted ceiling and beams, wooden floorboards and bi-fold doors opening up onto the lawned garden and woodland beyond. At the front of the house there is a cosy snug with wood burning stove, where you can relax on an evening, plus a practical downstairs shower room and a separate utility room. Downstairs you'll also find a twin bedroom and en-suite bathroom, perfect if some members of your party want a little more privacy.
There's a twin bedroom downstairs with en-suite bathroom. Upstairs you'll find three further bedrooms, two of which have king-size beds and wash basins and a children's twin bedroom plus a spacious family bathroom with feature freestanding claw-footed bath.
Outside there's also a separate games room barn with table tennis. Bring your bikes, bring your dogs, bring your binoculars and come with a deep desire to discover more about nature and a strong willingness to let go, unwind and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
Additional Information:
Three well-behaved dogs are welcome. £10 per dog, per night.
WiFi available. Limited mobile phone signal.
Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.
This luxury detached self-catering cottage offers pure escapism, yet is just a short drive to the beautiful Norfolk coast and many pretty villages and towns.
The established woodland which surrounds Bear's Cottage contains many famous specimen trees, planted in the 1850's and the woods harbour an abundance of flora and fauna, with over ten miles of private paths and tracks to cycle, ride in or explore, allowing you to completely get back to nature.
Restored in 2016, the cottage has lost none of its individuality and charm and the old stables have been converted into what is now a large kitchen and open-plan living space. The house now offers all the modern conveniences and luxuries you could wish for, with a large kitchen, dining, living area with vaulted ceiling and beams, wooden floorboards and bi-fold doors opening up onto the lawned garden and woodland beyond. At the front of the house there is a cosy snug with wood burning stove, where you can relax on an evening, plus a practical downstairs shower room and a separate utility room. Downstairs you'll also find a twin bedroom and en-suite bathroom, perfect if some members of your party want a little more privacy.
There's a twin bedroom downstairs with en-suite bathroom. Upstairs you'll find three further bedrooms, two of which have king-size beds and wash basins and a children's twin bedroom plus a spacious family bathroom with feature freestanding claw-footed bath.
Outside there's also a separate games room barn with table tennis. Bring your bikes, bring your dogs, bring your binoculars and come with a deep desire to discover more about nature and a strong willingness to let go, unwind and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
Additional Information:
Three well-behaved dogs are welcome. £10 per dog, per night.
WiFi available. Limited mobile phone signal.
Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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About the area
Dereham
Dereham is home to this cottage. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse and Whitwell and Reepham Station are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whin Hill Cider and Strikes Bowling. Travelling with kids? Consider Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station and Natural Surroundings. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Dereham, Norfolk
What's nearby
- Pensthorpe Natural Park - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
- Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
- Letheringsett Watermill - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
- Norfolk Coast - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
- Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Costa Coffee - 14 min drive
- Shapes Restaurant - 14 min drive
- The Horkey Kitchen - 14 min drive
- The Limes (Wetherspoon) - 14 min drive
- McDonalds - 13 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
25 Jan 2022
Amazing
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6/10 Okay
8 Aug 2018
Peace and quiet, but totally no frills
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