Characterful cottage situated at the gateway to the Norfolk coast

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Fakenham, England

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham9 min drive
Norfolk Coast11 min drive
Pensthorpe Natural Park12 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2 - Top Floor

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom - First Floor

1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2 - Top Floor

Towels provided · Toilet

Main Bathroom - First Floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Cromwell Cottage is a 17th century cottage reputed to be the oldest surviving building in Fakenham. Named as it is reputed that Cromwell's troops stayed here in the civil war.

At over 400 years old, the property is packed with character, including beams, inglenooks and original oak panelling in the hallway and master bedroom, it also features several witches marks carved onto the beams hundreds of years ago, near doorways, windows and fireplaces to ward off any evil spirits. We challenge you to find them all!

It has now been converted into a cosy holiday home, sleeping 4+2 with all the amenities you expect for a relaxing break. Featuring Egyptian cotton linens, spa-quality towels, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and the all-important Nespresso coffee machine!

The lounge has an original feature fireplace with a modern wood-burning stove. Wood, kindling and firelighters are provided. There are Smart TVs in the lounge and master bedroom. Both has access to Sky movies, entertainment and full Sky Sports package through NOW TV app.

The property has 2 large bedrooms. The master bedroom on the first floor is approx 275 sqft with a king size bed. Due to the rooms large size, there are also 2 single chair beds that can be made up as singles, or as another king bed, and there is a screen to provide some privacy - perfect for children or a girls weekend! The main shower room is on this floor.

The second floor is up a narrow staircase with limited head room, but opens up into a spacious room. This room has a double bed with an ensuite toilet and sink.

We welcome well-behaved pooches, and there is a secure garden perfect for relaxing.

Positioned right in the heart of Fakenham, known as the gateway to Norfolk due to its easy reach of coastal towns and villages such as Wells-next-the-sea, Holkham, Brancaster, Burnham Market, Holt, Cromer and Sheringham, which are all between 15-30min drive, Cromwell Cottage is the perfect base for a relaxing Norfolk escape.

Please note, due to its age, whilst the property has stunning 9-12ft ceilings on the ground and first floor, the staircases are very steep and there is reduced height access at the top floor on entering the room and then separating the bedroom and dressing/ensuite cloakroom area. This may make it unsuitable for those with reduced mobility and young children

Property manager

Jodie Wilson

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Steep staircases, no stairgates provided

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Note as the house is 400yrs+ there are uneven floors, staircase to the attic bedroom is very steep and may not be suitable for restricted mobility

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Fakenham

This vacation home is located in Fakenham. The Granary Theatre and Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Woad Centre and Whin Hill Cider. Natural Surroundings and Hampton's Home and Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fakenham, England

What's nearby

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 9 min drive
Norfolk Coast - 11 min drive
Pensthorpe Natural Park - 12 min drive
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 16 min drive
Holkham Hall - 24 min drive

Getting around

Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 30 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

The Blue Boar Inn - 7 min drive
The Bell - 9 min walk
The Ordnance Arms - 8 min drive
Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
Henry IV Fakenham - 16 min walk

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

3 December 2023

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

Perfect

We arrived fairly late…but as soon as we opened the front door, the heating had been put on and a fire had been lit, plus a beautiful Christmas tree was up x very welcoming Thank you for a wonderful few days in a beautiful house

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tony B.

11 September 2023

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

All good

Nice property. Town a little short on resources but lots to see do nearby.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope K.

27 September 2022

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

Historic

After mastering the locking mechanism we were very pleased with the whole property, which was quaint and full of history. Beautifully furnished and well appointed, centre of Fakenham. Only downside, which we knew, was the steepness of the stairs! Easily managed though!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

6 September 2022

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

Beautiful property

It was a beautiful place. Decorated lovely. Couldnt of asked for more

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M., Brentwood

16 August 2022

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

Comfortable and Convenient Norfolk base

We enjoyed our stay at Cromwell cottage, using it as a base to tour Norfolk. Clean, comfortable with garden area and with the sun shining for us, the garden was a great place to chill over a glass of wine, or was it two? Most streaming services on the TV was an added bonus, as was the welcome pack and local attraction details. Communication with Jodie was excellent and downloading the app to link door entry to our phones was a doddle. Recommend the cottage for a peaceful and quiet stay. The stairs are steep as others have said but not a problem if you can walk freely. Fakenham isn't the prettiest of Norfolk towns but we were there for market day (Thursday) and that was worth a stroll around. Book sale in the local church on market day had some great bargains. Local pubs fair to middling though food at Sculthorpe Mill was very good, but pricey £24 (for the rump steak which was beautifully cooked and very tender). Local chippy very good if you fancy eating in. One warning if you're over 6 foot, be careful walking through the cottage doors. It's a case of duck or grouse and I did three times. Whether the grousing knocked any sense into me remains to be seen :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jodie Wilson

We are Jodie & John and our labradoodle Sibylla. Jodie is a business and marketing consultant and John is an Engineering director, we have a love for travel, good food and fun times with family and friends - including our furry ones! This is what has led to us buying a holiday home in Norfolk and we now hope to be able to share that with you.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property the moment we saw it, it has such a charm and you can feel the history. It is the oldest house in Fakenham and is on the Heritage trail.

What makes this property unique

Anyone who owns a house that's 400 years old will tell you they are a labour of love, and we are only starting out on that journey. It is full of quirks and surprises, if you are looking for perfectly straight walls, and floors, then this is not the property for you, but if you want something with a story and a soul, we think you will love this place. Our aim is to carefully restore it bit by bit..it will take us some time, but we can't wait to get started. We know there is a huge inglenook in the kitchen just waiting to be exposed... that is our next project and we hope to be able to share the journey with you.

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