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Westfield, near Dereham
- Place, Dereham Windmill5 min drive
- Place, Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum5 min drive
- Place, Strikes Bowling5 min drive
- Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
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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
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
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Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
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Pets allowed
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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
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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.

Westfield, near Dereham
What's nearby
- Dereham Windmill - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
- Strikes Bowling - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Dereham Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- The Cock - 5 min drive
- The Bull - 5 min drive
- The Romany Rye - 5 min drive
- Greenstone - 4 min drive
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Reviews
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5 Jan, 2026
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Steve Smith
4 Jul, 2025
Lovely cottage.
Steve Smith
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
DAVID SMITH
4 May, 2025
Very helpful owners, offering lockup space for bicycles.
DAVID SMITH
10/10 Excellent
Vince P., Wimborne, Dorset, UK
19 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just lovely
Vince P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Ramesh & Aruna
18 Oct, 2020
An excellent and tidy cleneness cottage for a couple.
Ramesh & Aruna
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle
9 Sept, 2020
Excellent cottage had everything you needed.
Michelle
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
David
22 Aug, 2020
This was a lovely cottage , in a very quiet area.
David
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
20 Aug, 2020
Tina & Paul are excellent hosts and provide absolutely everything you could need, including a lovely
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
S
24 Nov, 2019
The long weekend we booked was simply amazing - couldn’t fault anything and would highly recommend
S
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10/10 Excellent
SUSAN
2 Nov, 2019
Extremely comfortable well equipped cottage.
SUSAN
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Si
27 Jun, 2019
Perfect location in the middle of Norfolk as we wanted to cover all of the County day to day.
Si
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
David
16 Jun, 2019
A really relaxing holiday in a a real country location.
David
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christine
17 May, 2019
We had a wonderfully relaxing week in this Cottage.
Christine
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Cosmin
20 Mar, 2019
We felt very welcoming, comfortable and relaxed.
Cosmin
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10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline
7 Feb, 2019
A relaxing , comfortable , warm cottage .
Jacqueline
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