Located on the edge of the much sought-after picturesque rural village of Great Massingham, The Cart Lodge is in the most beautiful of settings, positioned on the Peddars Way, and set in four and a half acres of private grounds, complete with resident alpacas. Within close proximity of the excellent village pub, this hideaway is ideally located for exploring rural and coastal Norfolk. Dog owners will enjoy the fully enclosed exercise paddock, and you can bring your own bikes..
Situated in rural farmland, the surrounding grounds are a true delight. The Cart Lodge offers contemporary and charming accommodation for up to four guests. With high ceilings featuring exposed trusses, the open-plan living environment comprises of a kitchen and sitting room with underfloor heating. This space benefits from ample natural light pouring through the large windows. The charming, well-equipped kitchen area provides everything that guests need to cater at home, with conversation and meals shared at the traditional farmhouse dining table. Comfortable sofas are offered in the sitting area, with french doors accessing the lawned quad courtyard beyond. To the rear of the property, the master bedroom has a Norfolk-made wrought iron king-size bed, with twin single beds offered in bedroom two. These rooms are served by a good sized family bathroom featuring bath with shower over. Outside, there is a shared lawned quad courtyard where guests can relax and enjoy a barbecue al fresco. There is private parking for two cars available. Dogs are very welcome at The Cart Lodge, and guests have access to the fully enclosed exercise paddock.
Walk 25 minutes into Great Massingham to experience one of Norfolk's prettiest villages, famous for the two large duck ponds at the centre, as well as the popular gastro pub, The Dabbling Duck. Walking from the barn is peaceful and traffic free. History lovers will enjoy time spent at HM The King's Sandringham Estate, Castle Rising and Houghton Hall which can all be reached in 15 minutes by car. Birdwatchers can reach RSPB Snettisham and Titchwell in under half an hour. The vast and sandy beach at Brancaster is within a half hour car journey, with other spectacular beaches and walks at Hunstanton, Holme-next-the-Sea, Thornham, Brancaster Staithe, and Burnham Overy Staithe easily reachable from the barn. Even the popular coastal locations of Blakeney, Sheringham and Cromer can be reached in under an hour by car.
The Cart Lodge comfortably accommodates four guests. For a larger party, the barn can be booked as a sleeps six option with an additional annex, listed as The Cart Lodge (6). Located just across the courtyard The Dairy accommodates four or six guests. These properties can be booked together, making them a great option for couples, multiple families and multi-generational families to holiday together, while maintaining privacy and independence.
Additional Information:
Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Standard cot, travel cot, stair gate (for the door to outside), and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.
There is a CCTV camera covering the driveway.
