Located in the charming village of South Creake, Willow Cottage is a traditional brick and flint cottage featuring modern, stylish interiors with a rustic flavour. Chic and petite, this hideaway is the perfect retreat for a lazy weekend or an adventurous week exploring fabulous North Norfolk, with the coast just a twelve minute drive away.
Willow Cottage overlooks the little river Burn that meanders through the pretty village of South Creake, and sits opposite the village green where the village ducks have made their home. Furnished throughout with understated style and comfort foremost in mind, enter the front door and you walk into an attractive open-plan living space - a sitting room that enjoys a view of the village, a dining area and a wood burning stove to keep you extra warm and cosy in cooler months. This leads through to a compact but surprisingly well-equipped kitchen that overlooks the rear garden and has a stable door giving access to the patio and secluded garden with mature planting beyond. To the side of the kitchen is a fully tiled modern bathroom, with bath and shower over. Up the stairs, steep and narrow, are two bedrooms - a romantic master bedroom with a contemporary four post bed and a single bedroom with a trundle option.
Willow Cottage is a lovely spot for guests looking for a hideaway with their dog. This is an ideal base for enjoying easy access to both coastal and rural North Norfolk and just the place to relax and breathe in some fresh Norfolk air; somewhere to unwind and adopt a slower pace of life. If you are feeling active, there's plenty to do and many wonderful places to go and miles of walks from the doorstep, but if you just want to unwind and stay put, there is no nicer place to be!
This property is also available as a sleeps two option, listed as Willow Cottage (2) (South Creake).
Additional Information: Two well-behaved medium size dogs welcome (small additional charge). A mixture of synthetic and feather duvets and pillows. Maximum capacity is three adults and one child. Access Note: The Norfolk winder stairs are steep and narrow, typical of local cottages in this area.
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Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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About the area
Fakenham
Fakenham is home to this cottage. The Granary Theatre and Princess Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Courtyard Farm. Norfolk Lavender and Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and cycling.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
Norfolk Coast - 11 min drive - 13.9 km
The Granary Theatre - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
Whin Hill Cider - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
Holkham Hall - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 23 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Sculthorpe Mill - 5 min drive
The Limes (Wetherspoon) - 8 min drive
Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
Read & Digest Tearoom - 6 min drive
Socius - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Willow Cottage (SC), South Creake, Norfolk pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Willow Cottage (SC), South Creake, Norfolk?
As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Willow Cottage (SC), South Creake, Norfolk on 23 September 2026 start from NZ$396, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Willow Cottage (SC), South Creake, Norfolk?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Willow Cottage (SC), South Creake, Norfolk?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Willow Cottage (SC), South Creake, Norfolk located?
Situated in Fakenham, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk Coast and Houghton Hall. Whin Hill Cider and The Granary Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved Willow cottage, very compact& well presented. Great location.
Overall a great stay at this beautiful cottage. Only one small criticism the bath towels would be better if they were bath sheets lol
Joanne A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Dear Joanne,
Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Willow Cottage, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Norfolk.
This property is individually managed by the owner themselves so your comments will be passed back to them to action anything as necessary and we thank you for bringing this to our attention.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Norfolk again very soon Joanne.
Best Wishes
Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 October 2021
Lovely place to stay.
The cottage was beautifully renovated to a high standard and in the perfect location to explore the area. It has everything you need and feels very cosy and welcoming. Although it is on the main road through the village it is very quiet and peaceful. The village of South Creake is very small but pretty. And the food in the Ostrich Pub next door is very good and the staff are very friendly.
I only marked this cottage down for two reasons. Although we didn’t spend much time sitting around, the sofa and armchair had seen better days and weren’t that comfortable seem to have lost their ‘squishyness’. And the other reason is the stairs. They are incredibly steep and very hard for older people. Very difficult getting bags and suitcases up to the bedrooms.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 September 2021
Great stay at a lovely house
We had a lovely stay here, everything was lovely and new and we had everything needed for a short break by the coast.
About the host
Hosted by Norfolk Hideaways
What makes this property unique
Ground Floor:
Sitting room With comfortable seating, widescreen Smart television and wood burning stove. Dining table with seating for four guests. Kitchen With electric cooker, microwave, fridge with icebox, washing machine and 2 cup cafetiere. Bathroom With bath with shower over, wash basin and WC.
Enclosed, steep, curved and narrow Norfolk winder stairs to First Floor:
Master bedroom With a 4'6 double, four poster bed. Bedroom two With 3' single bed with trundle (please request on booking if use of trundle is required).
Outside:
In the garden here is a small patio area with table and seating for four guests, with a lawn area beyond and shed available for guest use. Access to the rear garden is by the back door. The cottage has external access to the garden via a legal right of way with a neighbouring cottage. Parking is available kerb-side, or opposite the cottage on a grassed pull-in area off the village road.