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Charming Detached Cottage In Popular Coastal Village of Thornham

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Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Thornham, ENG
  • Brancaster Beach
  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hunstanton Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Family bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Detached Cottage In Popular Coastal Village of Thornham

Dale Cottage is a charming and spacious (160 sq m) detached holiday retreat in a secluded yet convenient position in the heart of the ever-popular village of Thornham. The cottage has been fully refurbished with 4 bedrooms (2 en suite) as well as a large family bathroom. There is a large and comfortable lounge with a wood-burning stove, a separate kitchen / diner with seating for 8/9 and a full range of equipment (washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave). A large entrance hall provides additional seating as well as space to put on coats / shoes.

Outside there is off-street parking for up to 3 cars at the front. The rear garden is large, carefully tended and boasts a children's play area and a comfortable summer house.

Property manager

Dave Phatak

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Strictly no pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking
This is a NON SMOKING property. PETS are not permitted in the property under any conditions. SECURITY/RESERVATION DEPOSIT: The security deposit mu

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

Hunstanton

Located in Hunstanton, this cottage is near the beach. Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and Hunstanton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hunstanton Beach and RSPB Titchwell Marsh. Travelling with kids? Consider Courtyard Farm and Paint Me Ceramics.
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Thornham, ENG

What's nearby

  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Princess Theatre - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Sandringham House - 17 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station - 26 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishers Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Sailors - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thornham Deli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eric's Fish and Chips - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Detached Cottage In Popular Coastal Village of Thornham pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Detached Cottage In Popular Coastal Village of Thornham?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Detached Cottage In Popular Coastal Village of Thornham?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Detached Cottage In Popular Coastal Village of Thornham located?

This family-friendly Hunstanton cottage is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of RSPB Titchwell Marsh, Courtyard Farm and Brancaster Beach. East Sands and Norfolk Coast are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

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

Excellent stay in comfortable cottage

We were a multi generational family group, celebrating a 90th birthday. The cottage met all our requirements, and was superbly comfortable and well equipped. Excellent location, and really good communication from the owner. Thank you, we would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila W.

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

Dale Cottage. Thornham

Good family get together. Grandparents, son and daughters’ family all under one roof with our adorable grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Lovely cottage in a great area.

Renting was very easy and communication with owner was straight forward and easy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terence P.

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

Christmas Get Away

Excellent property that suited all our needs. Spacious, well equipped an immaculate. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Excellent for a multi-generational family holiday

The cottage met all expectations for our family holiday to celebrate a significant birthday milestone! Thank you for providing space for all 9 of us, ranging from 20 months-70 years old, in which to relax and enjoy the spacious garden. It was a welcome return for some to wonderful North Norfolk and a first time for others, made even more special by a week of glorious weather. Precious family memories made!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

great holiday cottage

first class holiday at a beautiful,well prsented,clean cottage.Would definately return.Whole experience more than enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Claire M., Lincoln

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

Thornham Cottage

Lovely clean well equipped cottage. Quiet location with excellent amenities nearby. (Beaches/ eating out places). Would definitely recommend and visit again myself. Host quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Quaint, clean, perfect size cottage for our family seaside stay.

Beautifully refurbished bathrooms. Clean, quaint. Great location! Within walking distance to pubs and small provisions! Lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bryony J.

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

Lovely house and garden!

The house and garden are lovely, well supplied, comfortable, etc. The owner is very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Fabulous cottage, amazing location

We loved everything about this property. Good layout, excellent facilities, comfortable bedrooms, quality furnishings. Lots of extras such as books, games, DVDs and kitchen items. Great location for visiting the local area, lovely walks from the door or a short drive away. Fantastic amenities close by; pubs, shops, etc. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic family holiday

We have just returned from a week long break over Easter staying at Dale Cottage and we had a fantastic time. The house was beautiful and very spacious and our 3 children loved the garden and all the toys that were available to them. I would highly recommend Dale Cottage as it is situated in the lovely village of Thornham which is a great base for a wonderful holiday in north Norfolk... we will definitely be going back and staying there again.

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Really lovely

Really nice house in the lovely Thornham. Lots of room for 8 of us. Garden is a good size for the kids to play in - could have done with the grass being cut as it was v long. Summer house will be a lovely addition when it’s done especially on a sunny evening. House has everything you need and host very helpful before our stay updating us on the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Perfection in beautiful north Norfolk

Dale cottage is everything we wanted for our long weekend in beautiful north Norfolk. The cottage itself was immaculate, perfectly set up for 2 families (4 kids) has a wonderful garden (front and back!) and ample parking. It’s situated in a really pretty and quiet village with a great local pub and a superb deli a five minute walk away. Drove Orchard is also around 10 minutes away which offers fish and chips, pizzas and all sorts. We spent the weekend driving to various beaches and visiting other villages which are all within close proximity. There are beautiful walks on the doorstep also. All in all we had one of the best weekends away with friends and we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Family friendly & Fantastic location

Booked this last minute and first time to north norfolk. Great location with Hunstanton just 10 mins away and had everything we needed for our young family. Brancaster beach 5 mins the other way with a long sandy beach. Very nice! Dale cottage was home from home. Beautiful big garden and my 4 year old son and our auntie up early everyday to see the woodpecker and pheasant mooching about! Very clean homely and modern home set in a beautiful village. Local pubs, farm shop with fantastic restaurant which we ate in 3/4 days! Highly recommend and cant wait to return...

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Fabulous stay

What a wonderful family weekend stay we've had at Dale Cottage. The property is spacious, stylish and very well equpped and the garden is absolutely amazing. It's huge! Wonderful to see children running around on the lawn in the sunshine as the weather was unexpectly very good! This is a brilliant house for family groups as there are different seating areas but a lovely big kitchen table to gather round at mealtimes. It was recommended to me by two different family friends who had both loved it and I also highly recommend! Host Dave was great and made everything easy and straightforward sending us all the info we needed beforehand. Thank you Dave for a fabulous break!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Thornham Revisited

I first visited North Norfolk in my late teens, a boy from the North discovering this very different world. It was love at first sight. Later marrying a Cambridge girl, and moving to Cambridge, we were able to enjoy many visits, and Thornham became a favourite, certainly in the Winter. We would walk on the salt marsh, as far as the beach, and then repair to the Lifeboat Inn for lunch, just bliss. The front of Dale Cottage is built in the Norfolk vernacular, flint with red brick, an architecture which makes this stretch of coast particularly lovely. But behind the front door of this humble cottage is a modern built interior with every comfort one could need. The salt marsh is still bleak. To return to a home like this is just perfect after a day or hours outside, the log burning stove in Autumn or Winter, the delightful and private back garden in summer. My weekend was my birthday celebration with my daughter's family, and so with two of our grandchildren. Dale cottage is very well equipped with toys to fascinate the young. They shared a charming children's bedroom upstairs. From first booking we have had nothing but help and advice from the owner. He and the house get my personal imprimatur, without mental reservation as they say when swearing in the American President. Keep up the standard. Kenneth Wheatcroft November 2017
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

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

Another fantastic stay at Dale cottage

Plenty of room for us all (4 adults and 2 babies 2). Travel cot and high chair available to use - very handy. Huge garden for 2 year old to run about in. Lovely cottage, had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. And a great location for visiting our favourite places along the coast. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel N.

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

Lovely property in a quiet location

Lovely property. Ideal for family groups. We had three generations and it was ideal having the two downstairs rooms meaning Grandparents didn't have to manage stairs. The generous garden was also a big bonus. Also being close to lovely beaches and a wonderful farm shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

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

Comfortable spacious house

Lovely garden and 3 good bathrooms. Location in Thornham village. A good walk to the coast but well worth it. Local food shops expensive. Heacham nearest supermarket
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard B.

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

Thornham Norfolk

Very clean and well equipped and ideal for family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna L.

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

Wonderful spot

We had a wonderful stay at Dale Cottage. The house was pristine and perfect for a family break. We loved it and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

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

Even the weather was brilliant!

Dale Cottage is a wonderful place to stay with everything we needed included. The facilities were fantastic as was the overall location. Thank you Dave for keeping in touch and helping us have a great holiday! Top class.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

Maggie

A wonderful stay. We were very happy with the property and location. We will definitely visit again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Lovely stay at Dale Cottage

Dale Cottage provided everything we needed for a lovely family break. The bedroom arrangements were perfect for our children and their grandparents. Thornham is a great location for exploring North Norfolk. We definitely hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Relaxing stay in Thornham

Lovely property, great location to enjoy North Norfolk.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dave Phatak

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Hi - we're a busy working family of four living in Hertfordshire. We visit Dale Cottage as often as we can.

We enjoy being active outdoors, eating out and entertaining friends and family. Dale Cottage enables us to do all of the things we love in a wonderful setting.

Why they chose this property

We love being close to the sea and great beaches with our young children. We get great pleasure from being outdoors and getting away from the normal business of everyday life.

We bought Dale Cottage as our own 2nd home so that our children can enjoy all of the benefits of beach and country living. We have refurbished it to a high standard so that it feels welcoming and spacious.

We adore the village for its location and great facilities for visitors.

What makes this property unique

We love the secluded nature and the tranquillity it brings whilst being close to great pubs and restaurants.

Dale Cottage has a great sense of space both indoors and outdoors and never feels cramped even with 8 people (and sometimes more) staying.

There's something really special about sitting in the living room with a roaring fire, watching the wildlife in the garden and knowing that the beaches are all so close.

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English
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