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Gaffers cottage offers a warm welcome with exposed beams and brickwork. Unwind in the sunny patio, explore the large garden with BBQ, lawns, courtyard and play areas or relax in the living room that opens onto it.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms

  • Gaffers cottage has been upgraded over the years and still retains many of the original features, character and charm with exposed beams, brickwork and wall ties.

    There is a well-equipped kitchen with a range cooker and a breakfast area that opens into a generous dining room. The living room opens onto a sunny patio. Our large garden is bounded and divided by old walls and railings into three distinct areas with BBQ, lawns, courtyard and play areas. This property is ideal for a large family or group of friends to enjoy time away to relax and unwind or enjoy a special occasion.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Norwich is home to this cottage. City of Norwich Aviation Museum and Sewell Barn Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Congo Rapids Adventure Golf and Bawburgh Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider James Stuart Garden, or check out an event or a game at Carrow Road Stadium. Visit our Norwich travel guide
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Norwich, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • City of Norwich Aviation Museum
    City of Norwich Aviation Museum
    5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Norfolk Broads black and white windmill landscape
    Norfolk Broads
    8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Norwich Cathedral
    Norwich Cathedral
    17 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Hillside Animal Sanctuary
    9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Catton Park
    12 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Salhouse Station
    17 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    10 min drive
  • The Brickmakers
    9 min drive
  • Greggs
    7 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Norwich cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of City of Norwich Aviation Museum, Catton Park and Norfolk Broads. Magdalen Street and Elm Hill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sandra Woodward

Family Stay

Our second multi generational stay in Gaffers Cottage. The cottage was warm, clean, tidy and had everything we needed. We enjoyed local walks in the snow which was an added bonus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arnold C.

Excellent relaxing stay

Excellent relaxing stay with no pressure to leave on the Sunday. Great fo children with the facilities provided
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful place to stay

The setting is marvellous, the facilities first rate, conversion of old buildings retaining their character, and high standards of comfort in the accommodation. I just wish we could have stayed longer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just wonderful

This is our 4th year returning to Spixworth Hall cottages and Gaffers cottage .We love it. We choose January when things are quieter and the snowdrops are opening and it reminds us that Spring will return. Its a perfect space to gather with friends and family or all ages. The facilities are very good and we love exploring the grounds and deer spotting. The customer service is excellent and everyone is always friendly and helpful. We hope to return again and again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Wedding weekend

We had 11 guests staying in Gaffers for our wedding and everyone absolutely loved it, you'd thought of everything to make our weekend so special. We all had such a fantastic weekend and can't thank you enough. The pool, games room and fishing lake were an added bonus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant

We loved our stay, Gaffers is perfect for young families! Cleanliness, facilities and comfort were all excellent. Can't fault it and would stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Nothing but wonderful things to say, hosts fantastic, accommodation wonderful, grounds fantastic. Everything you need is at hand. Thanks for another great stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Excellent cottage with all needs catered for. Everything as described - couldn't have wished for more for a family ages 12-77 years old.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home from home

A wonderful beautiful cottage. Rented 4 cottages for all 26 family members for my partners 50th. Something for all ages to do on site and staff were very helpful with all of our needs. Would definitely stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Group booking

We booked 4 cottages, all were clean and had everything we needed. We used the gashes room which was brilliant for the group being able to spend time together. Hosts were really accommodating and we all had a great time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gaffers

Brilliant, hosts and booking was fantastic ,very clean , couldn’t ask for a better stay location was perfect for my stay ,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

Another great stay

Beautiful cottage with everything you could possibly need. Lovely countryside setting whilst still being very close to Norwich. Friendly and helpful owners who answer every communication promptly. This is our 3rd year at Gaffers and we will be back next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An English slice of France!

Fantastic family reunion in Gaffers cottage. Something for everyone and such a relaxing place to be. The play barn is great for the kids and there is a modern play park with swings too! We loved the pool too! We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Perfect Stay at Gaffers Cottage

Our family had the most wonderful week staying at Spixworth Hall Cottages over Easter. Gaffers Cottage comfortably accommodated 9 adults and 5 young children and the hosts are so attentive and lovely. The good weather meant we made the most of the grounds, the on-site play park, playbarn, fishing lake and swimming pool, and even managed some adult only time in the games room on some of the evenings. It is our second visit and holds a special place in our hearts. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Wonderful place to stay

Everything about our booking with Spixworth Hall Cottages was outstanding. Both before and after our stay, the communication with Kim was wonderful - she was kind, very responsive and welcoming. The information we received about the facilities and the booking platform that we could access once we had reserved were great. Several members of the group arrived easily by public transport from the centre of Norwich; the instructions for drivers were also very clear. Gaffers Cottage was comfortable, spotlessly clean and cosy despite the cold, and our group (three families) enjoyed long walks on the estate, spotting deer, birds and snowdrops that were a welcome sign of spring on the way. The kids loved the play barn, and the grown ups enjoyed pool and darts in the evenings. The kitchen was very well-equipped, making cooking for our large group more manageable. A special thanks as well to the team for kindly arranging the return of a left-behind item. We hope to return to Spixworth Hall Cottages in future, and would recommend booking with them wholeheartedly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon G.

Birthday weekend at spixworth

Me and my family stayed at Gaffers to celebrate our mums birthday and we loved it. We’ve stayed at Spixworth cottages a few times before and we always love coming back. The games room is great for the kids, there’s amazing walks to take our dogs on and the house itself is just great and has everything you need. There is always someone on hand to help too if there is ever anything you need. We love it here and we’ll definitely be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

A Fabulous Stay at Gaffers Cottage

Our family of 10 adults & 5 small children had a fantastic stay at Gaffers Cottage over the Easter break. The place was clean & well-equipped with a brand new kitchen including a great range oven that was ideal for our large family meals. The children absolutely loved the play barn and we spent a lot of time in there as well as doing some lovely walks in the surrounding fields and wooded areas. It’s an ideal location close to Norwich & great for exploring the Norfolk Broads. We loved it so much we are returning next Easter. Thanks to the Spixworth Hall Cottages team for your hospitality & a wonderful stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

A wonderful wedding week

Jack, Sheelah and the whole team at Spixworth Cottages were so helpful throughout our entire stay. We feel so lucky to have found the perfect venue for our wedding and to have had all our friends and family stay on site with us. The cottages were perfectly equipped and really comfortable, and the extra facilities like the games room and swimming pool were perfect in the heat! Thank you all so much. Cath and Tim
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gaffers Cottage

We all very much enjoyed our stay at Gaffers Cottage. Location is great both logistically and within the grounds of Spixworth Hall. The staff and service were very friendly and always helpful. The swimming pool was great! For an outdoor pool, it was always a very good temperature & very well maintained. Our brother-in-law also hugely enjoyed the private fishing lake. Our (very minor) areas of improvement would be some of the plants/trees within the garden could do with cutting back, particularly by the back gate. The garden furniture could perhaps be updated at some point as some family members struggled a bit with the chairs. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience & we would definitely return in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

General Review

We have been staying here as a family every Christmas for the past 9 years and have always loved it. It always feels like we are coming home and would like to thank the hosts for wonderful, special memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Lovely place great for children
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic holiday let- very impressed and also I note it is well managed and things were very easy to grasp and everything worked as it should.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cottage Stay Gaffers

We recently got married at Spixworth Barns and hired all of the cottages out for our family. We had a wonderful stay there. Jack, Sheelah and Kim were a fantastic support with the booking process to showing us around the cottages and hiring out the barns. I definitely recommend all of their properties. Thank you guys
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our family from South Africa,Spain and Cambridge thoroughly enjoyed our stay - perfect in every way

Gaffers a super place for our family from far and wide. We would love to come again - with many thanks Marj
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey N.

December visit

Lovely accommodation in an amazing location Games barn is great Staff are very welcoming and helpful