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The Stables

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A stone house with a covered patio, a garage, and a lawn.
A bottle of Shiraz Pinotage wine, two empty wine glasses, a vase with white tulips, and a magazine on a wooden table in a room with a blue sofa and patterned cushions.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a herringbone-patterned floor, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a large wall clock.
A living room with a fireplace, blue sofas, and a chandelier.
A dining room with a wooden table, white chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Crimplesham, ENG
  • Place, Church Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ryston Park Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Denver Windmill
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

King's Lynn

Located in King's Lynn, this cottage is in a rural area. Military Museum and Lynn Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ryston Park Golf Club and Middleton Hall Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Downham Market Alive Leisure and Church Farm.
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Crimplesham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Church Farm - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ryston Park Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Downham Market Alive Leisure - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Denver Windmill - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Downham Market Town Hall - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Downham Market Station - 5 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack’s Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪King's Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stables pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Stables?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Stables?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Stables?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Stables located?

This family-friendly King's Lynn cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Downham Market Alive Leisure and Church Farm. Ryston Park Golf Club and St. Martin's Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

7.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home in a beautiful area.

Beautiful home in a beautiful area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Great house, much bigger in the flesh than the pictures make it look, and we would definitely return, only couple of minor points we had to hover when we arrived as spiders in every room, and maybe an adult cue for the pool table but only minor things overall a great stay
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Hi Alexander, So pleased to know you had an amazing stay. It is always a nice surprise when you get more than what you bargained for. I am glad the property was a fantastic surprise in regards to it's size and offered you lots of space to make some amazing memories. Thank you for your comments, I will pass these on to the rest of the team. We would love to see you again in the future!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Large house, perfect for family gatherings just lots of niggles that need addressing…

It’s a lovely large property, great for family gatherings. The games room is a huge hit with the children. The kitchen is fairly well appointed although a mismatch of plates/bowls etc. Beautiful bathrooms and everything seemed clean and fresh in terms of bed linens and towels. Pretty much all the radiators need bleeding so they actually work. The dining room was the worst and was practically unusable as freezing because neither of the radiators was fully working (one was luke warm, the other was stone cold the entire time). You need to buy some wine glasses and champagne flutes. One flute and 2 wine glasses is beyond ridiculous for a house meant for 6+ adults. You also need to buy some lightbulbs as nearly every light fitting has one bulb that needs replacing. It’s beyond disappointing that the children’s bedroom is not quite how pictured as the upper bunk beds are not accessible and 2 single beds have been added instead. One of the major draws for booking this property were the bunk beds which are now purely for show as there is no ladder. The 3 double beds are also the most uncomfortable beds ever with all guests struggling to get comfortable on the rock hard mattresses. It was also very disappointing to learn after booking there is an issue with the hot water so there is not quite enough hot water for everyone to shower each morning. You also need to buy some blinds for every bathroom - it’s not ideal to be showering next to the main road with only obsecure glass to protect your modesty. Overall, for the cost of the property, I had higher expectations.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely peaceful location. Spacious and clean house. Would stay here again!

Property was very spacious and clean. Great games room to keep the kids entertained. Kids loved the Harry Potter bedroom! Lovely complimentary pack of locally produced food and drink.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your review Peter
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Stables is a lovely quirky house.

We got the impression that the refurbishment was not quite finished when we visited however this in no way marred our stay. Lots of facilities for the children. Location was good for a local farm but quite a drive from the best beaches.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely time, 11 of us for a family getaway.

Nice space with lots of rooms and the kids LOVED the Harry Potter room. The beds were clean and comfy and the hosts have clearly fixed a few things that were brought up in previous reviews. The only criticism I have is that there was still some rubbish left in the bins and there were spiders in pretty much all the rooms. The rooms were all perfectly clean and I appreciate we're in the countryside but I think the cleaners could do with dusting the ceilings! Overall we had a great stay! Thanks
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Interesting house

Fun and very qwerky house with plenty of space Not particularly clean, the kitchen floor in particular was filthy. Play room was a lot of fun but we could work out where to set up the table tennis table (no legs). Information on house was poor, especially regarding rubbish and recycling disposal
From a partner site

8/10 Good

okay

lovely big house but could do so much more with it !! - floors dirty - light bulbs out all over and could be so much better
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2022
Hi Daren, Thanks for this. If you have a spare moment, we would love for you to email us some improvements you think would benefit the house & future guests?
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Early family Christmas

Lovely big house. Well equipped kitchen Team helpful when we found we had no front door key Harry Potter themed room great. Fantastic sized dining room. Great showers. Towels/ teatowels not provided - never experienced this before. Sofas and armchairs not very comfortable. Some areas seem a little tired ( games room). freezer tiny. No blinds in bathrooms - freaked my daughter out!!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2022
Hi Sandra, We are pleased you liked the well equipped kitchen & Harry Potter room. We are also pleased our team were so helpful! We will speak with housekeeping regarding towels & tea towels, we're so sorry about this! We will also pass on about getting a blind in the bathrooms.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We had a wonderful family weekend celebrating a 50th Wedding Anniversary

Accommodation was lovely and spacious, suited our family. The house was clean. The children loved the Harry Potter bedroom and the games room. Well equipped kitchen. Locks on bathroom doors is a suggestion or a sign to say engaged/vacant. The manual needs updating regarding rubbish bins. Dishwasher wasn't the best. We had to wash plates when first arrived as lots of them had dried food on. And had to put it on 2 washes every time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, spacious house

Spacious house with ample space for our family of eleven. Large shower downstairs and beautiful family bathroom on the first floor. Fantastic characterful dining room and lounge. The games room was a big hit with the grandchildren. Crimplesham is a lovely village and only a short drive to lots of amenities. These are only for information only not critiscms. There weren’t enough mats for the dining table and the freezer compartment of the fridge/freezer is a little small. The main point is in the wording of the house details which states the en-suite bedroom has a walk in shower when in fact it is a slightly sunken bath with a shower over and a large step down into the bathroom and was unsuitable for my disability.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

Mixed Feelings

The Stables is a charming and spacious property. We were thrilled to find it beautifully decorated for Christmas and an amazing basket of goodies/treats that we enjoyed throughout our stay. We were disappointed to find many of the light bulbs burned out or nonfunctional, leaving no lighting in the main hallway. Heating such an old home is always challenging, so not surprising to find the first floor very cold and the upstairs quite warm. The pillows and mattresses throughout the house left much to be desired. Lastly, the kitchen was not equipped for us to "cook up a feast" for the number of people able to stay in the house. We made do borrowing much from my son and his wife who lived close by.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Lovely house, a little tired and in need of some TLC but fabulous property

We rented the accommodation for my brother in laws 40th birthday, there were four sections of the family that met up to spend the weekend together with a cast age range. We found the property was exactly what we needed for our stay and we thoroughly enjoyed it-thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Home from home? Hmmmm

Very spacious with good games room for young and old alike. It could have been cleaner upon arrival. The oven took ages to heat up as did the stove. The beds were uncomfortable especially the one with the en suite (I actually bruised from catching my legs on the overhanging wooden slats which were also noisy on the frame beneath), decor (including floors) left a bit to be desired. The stairs were very noisy. There was a lot of road noise and being close to an air base the jets overhead were noisy too although this bit is not a worry for us. The garden is not fully enclosed as the side has no gate or barrier. When I got the vacuum cleaner out to clean it was all clogged up (filter and brush bar) so had to clean that first. The lawn, although adequate isn't as big as it looks in photos and the gravel got everywhere. Super markets close by were good and easy to get to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

It was ok

Good size property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Lovely but not luxury.

It was a great size for a large family in a lovely setting however the kitchen could be better equipped, it lacked a barbecue, ironing board, outdoor parasols and one bed was quite uncomfortable. These things rectified would indeed result in a luxury title.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An ideal house for a family gathering.

A very spacious house. A great outdoor area for children with a good games room too. A very warm house. The house is ideally located for a group/family looking for children’s activities. The house is comfortably furnished and although not pristine this suited us with four children under the age of 6.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very good but beds need improving

Spacious accommodation with lovely rooms and great games room . Ample parking at front of house . Good location. The trade waste bin made getting rid of rubbish really easy. The children’s Harry Potter room was really loverly . The beds were creaky and very soft. New modern beds would have really added to the experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great place for a short holiday

Kids love this place - Harry Potter themed bedroom, games room, loads of TV options / movies / video games.. House has got a nice character to it and is sufficiently sized for the 10-11 including kids. Note that the nearest grocery is around 3-4 miles away and not walkable.. Huge dining room where the entire gang can dine was great. For the price - its a great find and I will happily go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Last minute getaway

We liked the location, I space inside and it was nice to have outside space The property was reasonably clean, but it felt like it needed a deep clean. We would stay again and next time we would know that some extra things would be good to take with us. More tea towels, oven gloves, place mats would be really helpful.
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