Lavender Cottage Sleeps 2 (Premier Range)

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Awarded 5 Diamond rating from the English Tourist Board. A splendid, very high quality sympathetic renovation of a traditional Norfolk Long Barn with a sumptuous interior; an eclectic mix of antique and modern furnishings providing luxury surroundings with a warm, cosy atmosphere.

Newly renovated Lavender Barn sits in it own setting; a quiet rural location with super views and strolls in the countryside on your doorstep. Across the drive are the owners pet sheep and Gloucestershire Old Spots who are very entertaining but far enough away not to be intrusive.

The interior is decorated to the highest standard and has been the subject of a feature in the quality glossy ‘Norfolk Magazine’. Generally the décor is subtle and neutral providing the perfect background to set off the mix of antique and modern furnishings. The dual aspect double bedroom (with double doors overlooking the garden) is in a romantic French ornate style with an elaborately carved mahogany bed and marble topped dressing table. There is a modern white bathroom suite with double ended bath and handset shower. From the hall, enter the spacious sitting room which has double doors overlooking the rear garden with a view to fields and woodland beyond. The kitchen has views over the duckpond and is fitted with modern wooden units, complete with a small dining table for two.

Generally equipped to the highest standard including:

Dishwasher • washer dryer • fridge (no ice box) • electric cooker and hob • coffee machine • electric effect woodburning stove • TV and DVD • CD stereo • Garden furniture • BBQ

Sorry, no pets

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The Coach House Sleeps 14 (Premier Range)

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As featured in 25 Beautiful Homes magazine

The Coachouse offers luxurious, stylish living in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. Originally part of the Stud Farm at Melton Hall the renovation has thoughtfully combined original features - impressive vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, brick and flint walls – with limestone flooring, underfloor heating. It is usefully located within 20 mins drive of the celebrated North Norfolk Coast with its excellent restaurants, traditional seaside towns and wildlife reserves. Or within approx 25 mins you can enjoy the unique landscape of the Norfolk Broads; hire a boat or simply enjoy the view from the riverside pubs serving locally brewed, award winning ale. Close by are splendid historic houses and gardens and within15 mins is the Georgian town of Holt.

Ground floor accommodation – Kitchen open plan with breakfast room and sitting room through to the dining room and through to a further large sitting room with wood burning stove. Utility room. 1 kingsize bedroom with ensuite wet room and WC suitable for less mobile guests (also with a ramp into the garden area). 1 double, 3 twin bedrooms (can be zipped to provide 6’ double) Further family bathroom and further shower room.

First Floor – Limestone circular stairs to the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom (rolltop bath and shower handset) and balcony overlooking the garden. Stairs from the hall lead to two twin rooms (can be zipped to provide doubles)

Washing machine • tumble dryer • dishwasher • larder fridge • large freezer • single rangle style cooker • microwave • video • CD player • freeview TV channels • walled courtyard garden with lawned area • garden furniture and gas BBQ • plenty of parking.

Sorry no pets, hen or stag parties.

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Little Barn Cottage Sleeps 4 (Premier Range)

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1 double 1 twin. Lounge, Kitchen/Dining area, bathroom. Enclosed garden, with furniture and pergola. Further garden with area for barbecue. Off road parking.

Little Barn Cottage is a thoughtful conversion of a small barn with an appealing feel of rustic living which harmonizes well with the cottages’ rural surroundings. Situated in a remarkably well equipped rural village, flanked by scented hedges and rolling fields. With an abundance of wildlife to be discovered whilst paddling in the streams and strolling through the tranquil woodlands, this is a perfect location for that quiet restful retreat. Front entrance into the dining area, leading to a nice size kitchen. The lounge has exposed original beams, a wood burning stove, and French doors opening onto a large well kept garden. The Bathroom comprises combined bath with shower over. All rooms except the twin bedroom are on the ground floor.

One of the largest villages in Norfolk, Briston is adjacent to the old railway village of Melton Constable. With its own local butchers, bakers, village shops and Post Office, local public house and pub with restaurant, or if you fancy take away the local fish & chip shop and Kebab, just minutes away, makes it easy to see why so many villagers never leave. There is a large village green, which accommodates the travelling Fairground twice a year, and is now the venue for the local summer fete. The Recreation ground, and Sports and Social club, has an enclosed children’s playing area and tennis court.

Fridge • cooker with extract • microwave • dishwasher • access to washing machine and drying facilities, in outhouse • TV & video • Stereo/CD • CDs • videos • oil fired central heating

From the visitor's book...

‘Just about the best-appointed cottage we have ever stayed in!’ Mr and Mrs Benzinski, Yorkshire

‘We were very impressed by Little Barn and the high standard décor and the way great thought was put into it to cater for all your needs. The garden was a pleasure to look out onto each day and we hope to come again in the near future’ Mr and Mrs Romain, Northampton

Well behaved dog £10.

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The Potting Shed Sleeps 8

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A very pretty brick and flint detached, spacious home with all modern comforts. Located at the heart of this rural North Norfolk village within easy reach of the coast. With its own trampoline! There is superb cycling here along very quiet country lanes and beautiful countryside. Well behaved dog accepted.

2 double bedroom (1 with ensuite shower room), 1 twin room, 1 bunk bedded room. Family bathroom (with shower over). Beech fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room, sitting room (door opening onto the garden), study/second sitting room. Large garden and parking for 2 cars.

The Potting Shed is a very attractive home built in traditional brick and flint to a high standard some 2 years ago. Well maintained and thoughtfully equipped, the owners spend much of their time here too, so the house is sympathetically and tastefully furnished. It is in a quite location with lovely rural views over the fields that back onto the garden. Garden furniture, BBQ and a trampoline, which you are most welcome to use, are provided. (Please supervise the children when using this).

The coast is no more than 20 mins away at Wells and Holkham (superb sandy beach and pine woods) or Blakeney (seal trips leave from here and Morston quayside). The closest pubs are at Little Snoring, Foulsham or Briston all approx 2 miles away. The historic medieval villages of the Walsinghams with tea shops, pubs and restaurants are close by.

Washing machine • dishwasher • fridge and freezer • microwave • condenser drier • CD stereo • books and games • garden furniture, BBQ and trampoline • TV and DVD • stairgate, high chair and cot.

Well behaved dog £10.

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The Retreat Sleeps 2/3

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This is the picturesque rural escape you have sought and will always remember...

1 double room, 1 single room. Bathroom, kitchen, very spacious living area, large cottage gardens. Parking.

Located on the village outskirts, tuck yourselves away in this detached, beautifully renovated quaint cottage set in its own spacious informal gardens. The tranquil living room is open to the pitched beamed ceiling, comfortably furnished complete with a woodburning stove. Double doors open onto the rear garden which overlooks a quintessential English vista of oak trees and lush meadows. From the sitting room the painted wooden staircase leads to the galleried double bedroom (restricted height). Downstairs, through the single bedroom is the bathroom (with shower handset style taps). The kitchen is small, attractive and well equipped with the dining table conveniently located in the spacious sitting room. The restful décor is complemented with natural seagrass flooring and a thoughtful mix of painted and antique furnishings. A genuine romantic retreat we are delighted to be able to offer you.

oil fired central heating • washing machine • microwave • CD stereo • TV & DVD • books and games • garden furniture and BBQ in the shed • Shed storage for bikes • Cot and high chair available on request

Sorry, no pets.

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