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Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk

Cottage in Thetford with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior detail
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Eight Ball house, situated in Norfolk's peaceful countryside, offers a serene retreat with tasteful decor and beautiful gardens. Enjoy spacious rooms with king-size French beds, an en-suite shower in the master bedroom and two other bathrooms. Relax by the log burner effect fire or explore the outdoors at Thetford Forest 20 minutes away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • 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.

Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk

Eight Ball house is set in the peaceful countryside of Norfolk. The property is one of a group of four all on ground level. The site was used by the USA Air Force during WW11 and they left behind some amazing wall art which has been incorporated into the properties. Eight Ball house has been beautifully furnished to include a mix of modern and antique furniture. This includes beautiful king size French beds.The decor is tasteful and of high quality The master bedroom has an en-suite shower and there are two other bathrooms one with shower and one with a bath. A travel cot and high chair are available on request. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious allowing everyone to enjoy a meal whilst overlooking lovely gardens through the bi folding doors,the garden overlooks open fields and enjoys beautiful views of stunning sunsets. The lounge has lots of comfy seating and has a great log burner effect fire which throws out lots of heat if required. there is also a dishwaser, washing machine and tumble drier at the property. Large garden table with comfortable seating to enjoy evening BBQ' s this is one of four cottages on this site Quarters cottages is situated in the heart of norfolk and is within easy reach of the wonderful norfolk coastline,Wells next the sea is a lovely old fashioned seaside and sitting on the harbor wall with a bag of fish and chips is not to be missed. Thetford forest is 20 minutes drive away with Thetford High Lodge offering a great day out with Go Ape a treat for the brave with a head for heights. The famous dinosaur park is 40 minutes drive and offers a great day out for all the family with the dinosaur trail and deer park. The city of Norwich is close by and this year feature the Go Go Hares trail. There are fifty sculptures situated around the city this is starting on June 24 and will continue throughout the summer.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Historic Cottage in the Heart of Norfolk Cottage
Beautiful Historic Cottage in the Heart of Norfolk Thetford

About the area

Located in Thetford, this cottage is in a rural area. Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum and Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station and Melsop Farm Park. Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station and Mid-Norfolk Railway - Wymondham Abbey Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cranworth. Norfolk, ENG

What's nearby

  • Richmond Park Golf Club - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Wymondham Abbey - 14 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 18 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 19 min drive - 25.8 km
  • University of East Anglia - 20 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 14 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Romany Rye - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bull - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station, Melsop Farm Park and Strikes Bowling. Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station and Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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