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Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa

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Beach
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Smart TV, ping pong, books
Games room
In the heart of a private fenced garden, Swallow cottage offers a serene escape with fibre broadband and free Wi-Fi. Unwind in the bright living space with 2 large sofas and enjoy family meals together at the dining table that seats up to 10. Explore your creative side in our well-equipped kitchen or relax by watching your favorite shows on our LG Smart TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 582 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa

The spacious living area which feels light and airy with the original barns beamed ceilings. The cottage is flooded with light it has a double aspect looking out over both the courtyards and the gardens.

The home from home kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of cupboard & worktop space, ideal for whipping up family meals and picnics. Appliances include a gas cooker, Rayburn range cooker (off in the summer), fridge freezer, microwave washing machine and dishwasher. Cupboards and drawers are stocked with cutlery, crockery glasses pans and oven trays. There is also a toaster, Tassimo coffee machine and a cafetiere, tea towels oven gloves and an eco-housekeeping starter box are also provided. Swallow has a large idining table which can be extended to seat up to 10 for a family gathering. The bright living space has 2 large sofas and a comfortable arm-chair, for those cosy winter evenings there is also a wood burning stove (first bag of logs and firelighters are complimentary).
Onsite we have fibre broadband, free Wi-Fi and the cottage has a 43"LG Smart TV with Amazon Prime Video and Netflix so you can watch all your favourite shows. There are 3 bedrooms: the Master Bedroom has a king sized bed and leads to a Jack and Jill style family bathroom with an over bath shower, WC and hand basin. There is a single bedroom which has a 3ft single bed and clothes storage. The 3rd bedroom is a double bedroom with 2 x 2ft6" zip and link beds and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, WC and hand basin. The cottage is supplied with books and games and a Red Kite travel cot, and high chair, other baby friendly extras can be booked in advance of your stay.

OUTSIDE
The glazed patio doors lead out from the living space on to the terrace overlooking a private fenced garden area and out to the shared grassy recreation paddock and play areas, where children can meet new friends and enjoy some freedom in while Mum and Dad can cook up a storm on the charcoal barbecue with a glass of wine whilst keeping an eye on things.
There is ample private parking on site and In the lower car park there is an E.V. charging point. You'll find plenty to do on site, including taking a dip in the luxury indoor heated pool, tennis or pool and table tennis in the games room where there is also a toddler play area.
Sorry, we do not permit dogs on our main site.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 883 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Swallow Cranmer Cottages
Swallow Cottage Cranmer Country Cottages
SWALLOW COTTAGE Cranmer Country Cottages Fakenham
SWALLOW COTTAGE Cranmer Country Cottages Apartment
SWALLOW COTTAGE Cranmer Country Cottages Apartment Fakenham
18487

About the area

Located in Fakenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Norfolk Coast and Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Woad Centre and Natural Surroundings. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours and other activities like birdwatching.
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Fakenham, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Norfolk Coast - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Holkham Hall - 15 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Houghton Hall - 17 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 21 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gallery Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shapes Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Running Horse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Wells-next-the-Sea Beach. Norfolk Coast and Pensthorpe Natural Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Perfect family stay

Beautiful cottage just as I’d hoped, perfect for our family. Well equipped, everything we needed for our stay. Beautiful outlook - would love to come back for longer in the summer months to make the most of it. The children loved the games room and the swimming pool, and the private swimming hour was perfect. Ideal location for exploring the beautiful Norfolk coastline. We will definitely be looking to return in the near future.
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10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

Lovely summer family stay

This is was our second stay at Cranmer and we enjoyed it as much as the first time. Cottage was comfortable and well equipped for our family with three young children. Owners were helpful with any issues or questions we had. Location is great for reaching so many places and attractions. We’ll definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Cranmer cottages are a lovely place for a family holiday

Cranmer cottages are a lovely place for a family holiday, there is plenty to do both at the cottages and in the surrounding countryside. The cottages are clean, attractive, well equipped and have a light and airy feel. Having a manned office on site in working hours was areal bonus.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Last minute booking

As always Cranmer delivered on all fronts. Cottage lovely, location beautiful. Peaceful and the open space that Norfolk is famous for. Us and our family have been using Cranmer for 12 years now and always have wonderful holidays.
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne P.

A lovely 14th stay!

As the title suggests we are big fans of Cranmer cottages returning every year and sometimes twice. Our children refuse to go anywhere else for October half term. Swallow is our favourite cottage as we get to enjoy having a real fire which we don’t get to do in London and the amenities are so useful especially when the October weather can be unpredictable. The games room and pool get a lot of use in the rain and pool was visited every day! Close to lots of great places to visit like Holkham Hall, Wells next to the sea etc. also great Pubs like the Crown at East Rudham and the Sculthorpe Mill. Sometimes as with any place there can be things that don’t work or need attention but Lynne,John, Nikki and team are always on hand to fix them quickly and sort out any issues so that you barely even notice they happened. We highly recommend them and their eco credentials are impeccable so you can feel extra good about your visit! See you next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

A weekend away to celebrate a family birthday

Thank you for a wonderful stay!. Everything was perfect ,such a beautiful place. Close to lots of near by beautiful , towns , beaches and pubs. Everything was perfect from start to finish and we look forward to returning one day.
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

Peaceful, sociable cottage, excellent facilities

We stayed at Swallow cottage as a last getaway before Christmas. We had previously stayed in End Cottage. Swallow was perfect for us, being open plan, we were able to socialise all together whether cooking or in the lounge area. The cottage itself provided all home comforts and excellent facilities. The bonus is the use of the pool, of which we were able to book extra swims due to availability. There is a games room too, which was perfect for my son to play in, with the use of a badminton table and pool table, as well as a book corner and play area for younger children. The team at Cramer Cottages were super accommodating and kept in touch pre-during and post booking. Will definitely stay again. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay in a beautiful cottage

We booked Swallow Cottage on a last minute deal. I was a little worried about going in a complex with a number of other properties but it suited our needs for a long weekend visit to see family. I needn’t have worried. Despite nearly full occupancy, the site was so quiet and we were barely aware of any other guests. The swimming pool is lovely and such a rare treat. As we had only booked a short stay, we only had one private pool slot but the ‘open’ slots were deserted so managed a lovely quiet swim each day. The cottage itself was beautifully equipped with quality products and a nice mix of modern and vintage decoration. It was very comfortable. The staff were very helpful and friendly before booking and when we arrived. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Another great stay

4th time of visiting and a brilliant place for friends, family and children. Great location to access beaches and all Norfolk has to offer. Pool is really clean.