Cottage in England
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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 cottage rental
Located in the coastal village of Thornham, Plumtrees is a beautifully renovated hideaway featuring a grand viewing window with Juliet balcony that enjoys stunning vistas across Thornham's saltmarsh to the sea beyond. Offering stylish open-plan living with an ambient open fireplace, Plumtrees is situated within walking distance to the village pubs, beach and nature reserves.
The contemporary frontage of Plumtrees is immediately impressive, with this thoughtful design and attention to detail continuing throughout the interiors. The light and bright kitchen features a sloping roof allowing light to flood into the space, which is complemented by a sky blue colour scheme and open rustic shelving, plus plenty of worktop space. The kitchen is well-equipped to cater for serving delicious breakfasts or evenings spent dining in. A wonderful design feature of Plumtrees is that the nominated cook can converse with those gathered at the dining table, or on the sit up stools in front of the breakfast bar. From the dining table, enjoy garden views through the french doors, as food and conversation are shared. In the adjacent quadruple-aspect sitting room a cosy open fire adds additional warmth and spreads ambient light during chillier months. After a long day spent exploring, nestle into the comfortable sofas and relax as you watch a film. For quieter moments, the triple-aspect family room features full height windows framing views of the garden, saltmarshes and sea beyond. With a variety of books to delve into, as well as a selection of games, there is plenty to keep you busy. Timber clad walls and flooring give a beachy feel to this wonderful space. Upstairs, on the first floor, three inviting bedrooms are presented. Featuring a floor to ceiling arch window with Juliet balcony, the triple aspect master bedroom benefits from ample natural light and boasts stunning views of the saltmarshes, sea and the countryside that reaches all the way to Titchwell Nature Reserve and Brancaster Golf Club. Hosting a king-size bed, this room is served by a modern en-suite shower room with walk-in shower. Bedroom two offers twin beds, and a double bed is offered by bedroom three, with both rooms sharing in the quintessential countryside views.
Outside, the rear garden is predominantly enclosed, featuring a large terrace that is ideal for sunny afternoons, and leads all the way down to the village pond. A haven for wildlife, especially nesting moorhens and ducks, this is a perfect place to sit under the fruit trees to share in a well-earned sundowner! Muddy or sandy feet and paws can be rinsed off using the outside tap. To the front of the property is a small all-year-round sun terrace with bistro table and chairs. Nature and wildlife lovers will love this beautiful detached hideaway. There is ample parking at Plumtrees, with off-road parking for up to four cars. Bikes and paddleboards can also be stored to the rear of the property.
Plumtrees is an idyllic base from which to explore all that North Norfolk has to offer, whether by car, bicycle, bus or foot. There are two great village pubs within walking distance, The Orange Tree is less than fifteen minutes away, and The Lifeboat Inn is less than twenty minutes away. Just twenty minutes' walk away, The Thornham Deli is hugely popular for its breakfasts and light bites. The beach at Thornham is reachable within a twenty minute walk, with the beaches at Holme-next-the-Sea, Hunstanton, Brancaster and Wells each reachable in under twenty five minutes by car. In neighbouring Burnham Deepdale there is a petrol station, and small but well-stocked store. With some delicious restaurants and boutique shops, the Georgian village of Burnham Market is also nearby. Plumtrees is in the midst of a birders paradise with Thornham saltmarshes on the doorstep, and RSPB Titchwell, Holme Dunes Nature Reserve, and RSPB Snettisham nearby. For a history fix, the stately homes of HM The Kings Sandringham, Houghton, Holkham and Pensthorpe are all within easy reach.
This property is also available as a sleeps four option, listed as Plumtrees (4).
Additional Information:
One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
Bedding is synthetic with Egyptian cotton linen.
Please bring your own original size coffee pods for the Nespresso coffee machine.
The contemporary frontage of Plumtrees is immediately impressive, with this thoughtful design and attention to detail continuing throughout the interiors. The light and bright kitchen features a sloping roof allowing light to flood into the space, which is complemented by a sky blue colour scheme and open rustic shelving, plus plenty of worktop space. The kitchen is well-equipped to cater for serving delicious breakfasts or evenings spent dining in. A wonderful design feature of Plumtrees is that the nominated cook can converse with those gathered at the dining table, or on the sit up stools in front of the breakfast bar. From the dining table, enjoy garden views through the french doors, as food and conversation are shared. In the adjacent quadruple-aspect sitting room a cosy open fire adds additional warmth and spreads ambient light during chillier months. After a long day spent exploring, nestle into the comfortable sofas and relax as you watch a film. For quieter moments, the triple-aspect family room features full height windows framing views of the garden, saltmarshes and sea beyond. With a variety of books to delve into, as well as a selection of games, there is plenty to keep you busy. Timber clad walls and flooring give a beachy feel to this wonderful space. Upstairs, on the first floor, three inviting bedrooms are presented. Featuring a floor to ceiling arch window with Juliet balcony, the triple aspect master bedroom benefits from ample natural light and boasts stunning views of the saltmarshes, sea and the countryside that reaches all the way to Titchwell Nature Reserve and Brancaster Golf Club. Hosting a king-size bed, this room is served by a modern en-suite shower room with walk-in shower. Bedroom two offers twin beds, and a double bed is offered by bedroom three, with both rooms sharing in the quintessential countryside views.
Outside, the rear garden is predominantly enclosed, featuring a large terrace that is ideal for sunny afternoons, and leads all the way down to the village pond. A haven for wildlife, especially nesting moorhens and ducks, this is a perfect place to sit under the fruit trees to share in a well-earned sundowner! Muddy or sandy feet and paws can be rinsed off using the outside tap. To the front of the property is a small all-year-round sun terrace with bistro table and chairs. Nature and wildlife lovers will love this beautiful detached hideaway. There is ample parking at Plumtrees, with off-road parking for up to four cars. Bikes and paddleboards can also be stored to the rear of the property.
Plumtrees is an idyllic base from which to explore all that North Norfolk has to offer, whether by car, bicycle, bus or foot. There are two great village pubs within walking distance, The Orange Tree is less than fifteen minutes away, and The Lifeboat Inn is less than twenty minutes away. Just twenty minutes' walk away, The Thornham Deli is hugely popular for its breakfasts and light bites. The beach at Thornham is reachable within a twenty minute walk, with the beaches at Holme-next-the-Sea, Hunstanton, Brancaster and Wells each reachable in under twenty five minutes by car. In neighbouring Burnham Deepdale there is a petrol station, and small but well-stocked store. With some delicious restaurants and boutique shops, the Georgian village of Burnham Market is also nearby. Plumtrees is in the midst of a birders paradise with Thornham saltmarshes on the doorstep, and RSPB Titchwell, Holme Dunes Nature Reserve, and RSPB Snettisham nearby. For a history fix, the stately homes of HM The Kings Sandringham, Houghton, Holkham and Pensthorpe are all within easy reach.
This property is also available as a sleeps four option, listed as Plumtrees (4).
Additional Information:
One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
Bedding is synthetic with Egyptian cotton linen.
Please bring your own original size coffee pods for the Nespresso coffee machine.
Amenities at Plumtrees, Thornham, Norfolk
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of England
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2022
The location of Plumtrees is perfect, situated away from the main road, near The Green and overlooking the salt marshes. There are a number of lovely walks straight from the house and the pubs and Deli are within easy walking distance. The house itself was wonderful, great layout, warm, comfortable rooms and very nicely furnished.
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2022
Having previously enjoyed many weekends away in this country over the last year including through Norfolk Hideaways we had high expectations of the property, spending a little more on a 3 night stay then we would normally due to a special birthday. The property was lovely and in a fabulous location, however just not very welcoming. It felt sparse and cold with attention to detail missing.
We looked forward to the open fire but had only been left 4 logs for our first evening. These burnt in no time. Luckily we had come prepared with a bag of logs.
The fridge was clean but empty, a bottle of milk would not have gone amiss. Perhaps a small welcome hamper would be helpful. The fridge also had a very strong odour, a bit like bleach which remained all weekend. Not very pleasant for storing food.
The side lamps in the lounge did not work and when we went to replace the bulbs from those left in the drawer, they didn’t work either. Some of the pillows have seen better days and we left we stripped the bed to be helpful, to find stains on the mattress protector, which probably should have been replaced. There was also an ornament in the bedroom that had been broken previously and really should have been removed rather than leaving it in pieces.
Despite the little issues, the house was nice, the master bedroom lovely with its views and the location for walks from the doorstep fabulous. The local places to eat were really good too.
We had a lovely weekend and with the issues resolved would recommend the property.
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2022
Plumtrees is a spacious, well located holiday home in the village of Thornham. We have stayed here 4 times - 4 adults and a 10yr old. It is perfect for our needs and we would hope to return. It is comfortable, warm and well equipped with views over Thornham Marsh to the sea and Titchwell RSPB reserve. A barn owl regularly hunts over the nearby village green. Thornham is a lovely village and Plumtrees gives easy access to the 3 pubs/restaurants, Thornham Deli and playing fields, Thornham Harbour and coastal walks.
The positives vastly outweigh any negatives. However, as regular and hopefully returning customers, we would note that the towels are of average quality and bath sheets really ought to be provided. The copper bottomed saucepans take an age to heat and as has been commented on in the visitors book, a 4 piece toaster should replace the existing one.
Please see these as constructive comments, designed to further improve the very good customer experience.
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2022
We very much enjoyed our stay in Plumtrees and we would definitely book again, especially post-covid.
The reason I have only given 3 for cleanliness and customer service is that there was no way of knowing how clean the property was in covid terms. It had clearly been cleaned but what else had been done? Had all the surfaces in all the rooms been cleaned with an approved anti-viral cleaner? Ditto the handrail down the stairs, the door and window handles and the light switches? Had the house been thoroughly aired? As there was no mention of any of this on the website, or in the information we were sent, I contacted Norfolk Hideaways but they were no help. They just said: "all our cleaners know the protocols" but, as they do not publish those protocols, that was no help. As a result, we opened all doors, windows and skylights upon arrival for 30 minutes and we cleaned all of the above ourselves. It took us about an hour.
Plumtrees has some quirky design features, such as the light fitting in the Master Bedroom being a made from a dustbin and jam jars, but these do not detract from its comfort. It also has several low beams which is unexpected for a modern house, one towards the bottom of the main stairs and one in the en-suite bathroom. Being a tall male, I could not use the en-suite toilet but, as we had the whole house to ourselves, I used the family bathroom or downstairs toilet so it was not a problem.
The views from the Master bedroom are magnificent, both to the north (towards the sea) and the east (towards RSPB Titchwell). We spent many happy hours enjoying those views - the house is worth booking for them alone!
If I were to make one suggestion to improve the property it would be to upgrade the bed in the Master Bedroom from king (5ft wide) to super-king (6ft wide). There is more than enough room and it would be a major benefit.
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9.2Outstanding
(42 Ratings)
"The location of Plumtrees is perfect, situated away from the main road, near The Green and overlooking the salt marshes. There are a number of lovely walks straight from the house and the pubs and De..."
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