Be sure to bring your walking boots.

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a tray with breakfast items.
A white building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A kitchen with a dining area, a window with a view, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.
A living room with a red armchair, a wooden staircase, a sofa, a television, and a fireplace.
A two-story house with a tiled roof, a front door, and a small garden area with potted plants and a table with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Countryside backdrop
    Guests love the peaceful countryside views at this property.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Westfield, near Dereham
  • Place, Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Strikes Bowling
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dereham Windmill
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Be sure to bring your walking boots.

Be sure to bring your walking boots! Quiet lanes and trails offer excellent walks and cycling opportunities direct from the door.. Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Dishwasher

Utility Room: Fridge, Freezer

First Floor:

Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)

Shower Room: Shower, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Welcome pack. Laundry service available on request. Patio with garden furniture (shared with owner). 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (the owners have cats). Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond in the shared garden.. Set on the edge of a bustling market town, this charming cottage, attached to the owners home, has everything you need to enjoy your holiday whatever the season. The cottage was also featured in a 2018 episode of ’Escape to the Country.’ One pet is welcome at Glen Cottage, and there is land to the side of the property where you can exercise your pet, and they are also welcome in the owners’ garden for cleaning up purposes in bad weather. Located just outside the bustling market town of Dereham, Westfield is a charming, rural setting with excellent walking direct from the door. It has full benefit from all the amenities of a large town, including an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre, golf course, a ten-pin bowling alley, cinema, shops, cafés, restaurants and local markets, all on your doorstep.

This really is the perfect base for enjoying all that Norfolk has to offer. The cottage is situated in the Breckland region, known as the ‘Secret Heart of Norfolk’, boasting over 100 villages scattered across 500 square miles, making walking, cycling and horse riding popular activities. The North Norfolk Coast is under an hours’ drive, offering excellent sandy beaches, RSPB nature reserves, and popular seaside resort of Wells-next-the-Sea, 25 miles, Blakeney Quay, 26 miles, historic Holt, 22 miles and The Royal Sandringham Estate, 31 miles. Dereham railway station is home to the Mid-Norfolk Railway, where you can enjoy an 11-mile trip through the countryside into the historic market town of Wymondham with its plentiful shops, cafés and pubs. The city of Norwich, 26 miles, boasts a theatre, famous Norman castle, numerous museums, art galleries, cafés, market square, restaurants and shopping malls. Shops, café, pub and restaurants 3 miles.

Free WiFi



There is a water feature/pond on the grounds of this property.

Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.

Suitable for up to 1 pet
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8868588
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Dereham

Located in Dereham, this cottage is in a rural area. Strikes Bowling and Richmond Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bowthorpe Marsh and Wayland Wood. Dereham Leisure Centre and Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station are also worth visiting.
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Westfield, near Dereham

What's nearby

  • Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Strikes Bowling - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dereham Leisure Centre - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dereham Windmill - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 5 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Romany Rye - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal Standard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Darby's Freehouse & Restaurant. - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Be sure to bring your walking boots. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Be sure to bring your walking boots.?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Be sure to bring your walking boots. on 25 Feb 2027 start from £280, 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.

How much is parking at Be sure to bring your walking boots.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Be sure to bring your walking boots.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Be sure to bring your walking boots.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Be sure to bring your walking boots. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dereham Leisure Centre, Strikes Bowling and Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station. Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum and Dereham Windmill are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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