Dog-Friendly historic cottage and beach hut at the gateway to the Norfolk coast

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Cromwell Cottage
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9.8Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
"Amazing little cottage in the heart of Fakenham. I extremely comfortable and has all amenities required"
Gillian C.
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(18 Ratings)

House in North Norfolk District

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Cromwell Cottage is a 17th century cottage reputed to be the oldest surviving building in Fakenham. Named as it is reputed that Cromwell's troops stayed here in the civil war.

At over 400 years old, the property is packed with character, including beams, inglenooks and original oak panelling in the hallway and master bedroom, it also features several witches marks carved onto the beams hundreds of years ago, near doorways, windows and fireplaces to ward off any evil spirits. We challenge you to find them all!

It has now been converted into a cosy holiday home, sleeping 4+2 with all the amenities you expect for a relaxing break. Featuring Egyptian cotton linens, spa-quality towels, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and the all-important Nespresso coffee machine!

We also have a beach hut situated on the beautiful Wells next the sea beach, a 15min drive away from the cottage, this can be rented by the day by guests at preferential rates - enquire for more details.



The cottage has recently undergone a series of renovations and now features a brand new high-spec kitchen, integrated appliances and quartz worktops

The lounge has an original feature fireplace with a modern wood-burning stove. Wood, kindling and firelighters are provided. There are Smart TVs in the lounge and master bedroom. Both has access to Sky movies, entertainment and full Sky Sports package through NOW TV app.

The property has 2 large bedrooms. The master bedroom on the first floor is approx 275 sqft with a king size bed. Due to the rooms large size, there are also 2 single chair beds that can be made up as singles, or as another king bed, and there is a screen to provide some privacy - perfect for children or a girls weekend! The main shower room is on this floor.

The second floor has also been recently renovated, it must be noted that it is up a narrow staircase with limited head room, but opens up into a spacious room. This room has a kingsize bed with a brand new ensuite shower room

We welcome well-behaved pooches, and there is a secure garden perfect for relaxing.

Positioned right in the heart of Fakenham, known as the gateway to Norfolk due to its easy reach of coastal towns and villages such as Wells-next-the-sea, Holkham, Brancaster, Burnham Market, Holt, Cromer and Sheringham, which are all between 15-30min drive, Cromwell Cottage is the perfect base for a relaxing Norfolk escape.

Please note, due to its age, whilst the property has stunning 9-12ft ceilings on the ground and first floor, the staircases are very steep and there is reduced height access at the top floor on entering the room and then separating the bedroom and ensuite. This may make it unsuitable for those with reduced mobility and young children

Amenities at Dog-Friendly historic cottage and beach hut at the gateway to the Norfolk coast

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(18 Ratings)
8.0 / 10.0
A short stay to explore the Norfolk coast. I loved the attention to detail and decor of the cottage. If you like historic buildings then this place is for you! The top floor room has an old beam across it and is a struggle to get into but the kids liked it so that was a win. The cottage is quite dark inside and just enough social space for two adults and two kids. The courtyard garden is lovely and a great sun trap. Thanks for having us.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing little cottage in the heart of Fakenham. I extremely comfortable and has all amenities required
10.0 / 10.0
Very attractive and cosy historic accommodation. Beds very comfortable, decor was lovely. Charming courtyard for meals and coffee etc. Host was readily available to smooth over any checking in issues. As a whole house, it was extremely good value for money.
10.0 / 10.0
We arrived fairly late…but as soon as we opened the front door, the heating had been put on and a fire had been lit, plus a beautiful Christmas tree was up x very welcoming Thank you for a wonderful few days in a beautiful house
8.0 / 10.0
Nice property. Town a little short on resources but lots to see do nearby.
10.0 / 10.0
After mastering the locking mechanism we were very pleased with the whole property, which was quaint and full of history. Beautifully furnished and well appointed, centre of Fakenham. Only downside, which we knew, was the steepness of the stairs! Easily managed though!
10.0 / 10.0
It was a beautiful place. Decorated lovely. Couldnt of asked for more
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay at Cromwell cottage, using it as a base to tour Norfolk. Clean, comfortable with garden area and with the sun shining for us, the garden was a great place to chill over a glass of wine, or was it two? Most streaming services on the TV was an added bonus, as was the welcome pack and local attraction details. Communication with Jodie was excellent and downloading the app to link door entry to our phones was a doddle. Recommend the cottage for a peaceful and quiet stay. The stairs are steep as others have said but not a problem if you can walk freely. Fakenham isn't the prettiest of Norfolk towns but we were there for market day (Thursday) and that was worth a stroll around. Book sale in the local church on market day had some great bargains. Local pubs fair to middling though food at Sculthorpe Mill was very good, but pricey £24 (for the rump steak which was beautifully cooked and very tender). Local chippy very good if you fancy eating in. One warning if you're over 6 foot, be careful walking through the cottage doors. It's a case of duck or grouse and I did three times. Whether the grousing knocked any sense into me remains to be seen :-)

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Dog-Friendly historic cottage and beach hut at the gateway to the Norfolk coast. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Dog-Friendly historic cottage and beach hut at the gateway to the Norfolk coast pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Dog-Friendly historic cottage and beach hut at the gateway to the Norfolk coast?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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