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Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Brampton, ENG
  • Place, Bure Valley Steam Railway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Aylsham Town Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk

Dove Cot is a lovely 200 year old brick and flint cottage situated in the delightful village of Brampton on the River Bure. It has 2 bedrooms (one leading off the other) and sleeps 2 plus 1 child (possibly 3 adults if they don’t mind the lack of privacy of adjoining bedrooms). The cottage is full of character and retains many original features - such as the Norfolk winder staircase and bread oven. It has full central heating as well as an open fire in the sitting-room. The property is very well-equipped, and the decoration and furnishing is to a high standard. Brampton is ideally placed between Norwich, the North Norfolk coast, and the Broads. There are many lovely walks in the vicinity, several directly from the cottage - the water meadows of the River Bure are a wonderful place to study birds and a favourite spot for water-colourists. Brampton is just 3 miles from the historic market town of Aylsham, and 5 miles from the marvellous National Trust property of Blickling Hall. As well as walking, Norfolk is a great place for cycling and canoes can be hired locally for a trip along the river. Brampton is 12 miles from Norwich. 12 miles from Cromer and Overstrand. 7 miles from Wroxham and the Broads.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Norwich

Located in Norwich, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Norfolk Motorcycle Museum and The Straw Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bure Valley Steam Railway and Blickling Hall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at UEA Sportspark or Carrow Road Stadium. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Brampton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Bure Valley Steam Railway - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Contemporary and Country - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Aylsham Town Hall - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Blickling Hall - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Bure Valley Railway - 5 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Recruiting Sergeant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Madeleines Of Aylsham - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers Hainford - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rising sun - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk on 6 April 2026 start from NZ$173, 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.

How much is parking at Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Bure Valley Steam Railway and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Aylsham Town Hall. Buxton Heath and Norfolk Broads are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, friendly host. Good location for exploring rural Norfolk. Good availability of shops and a supermarket in Aylsham just 3 miles away. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely character property, plenty of charm and a great base to explore Norfolk. Fiona was very friendly, helpful and an excellent host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely charming traditional cottage within driving distance of the Norfolk Showground. Fiona was extremely helpful and accommodating and has furnished the cosy cottage to a high standard, keeping its original features and authenticity.Highly recommend her property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Perfect Cottage

It was a charming cottage to stay in, beautifully comfy beds. All modern appliances too. Perfect to relax in for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Comfortable holiday cottage

The well equipped and cozy cottage is well situated for visiting coastal and inland attractions and yet is located in a peaceful village setting, making for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

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

Relaxing Stay

The cottage was very cozy and the village quiet, which was perfect for my stay. Thank you Fiona for making the cottage well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liduin v.

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

Trinity cottage

Nice authentic little cottage in a small village. In the region lots of interesting things to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Mrs

Lovely homely cottage great location to explore around Norfolk
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn E.

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

Cosy cottage

Attractive property in a beautiful tranquil village. Cosy cottage, well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frans v.

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

Viva Brampton

Beautifully decorated cottage. And functional as well. Our host was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Eleanor B.

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

Beautiful Norfolk Cottage

we stayed 3 nights in October, the cottage is beautiful and rustic, very well equipped with all you could need or want, parking is not a problem as there is a large lay by/pull in 20 yards from the cottage well off the lane. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Fiona.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

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

Character Property

Quiet character cottage with interesting original features and lovely surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Christmas break

We chose this property as it was in a good location for walking and cycling. The house was small but perfectly adequate for a couple. It was well equipped and cosy despite the winter weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison T.

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

Comfortable

Quaint and very old worldy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barbie D.

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

Beautiful cottage in Brampton Norfolk

The cottage was everything we could have wished for.Cute period cottage with some original features.There was everything that we needed for our stay.Small sunny garden to relax in Fiona the owner was lovely and couldn’t do enough for us.Will definitely visit again . All the neighbours were very friendly and gave us information on places to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Rebecca D.

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

Mrs

Lovely old cottage full of character. Would be nice to have some essential s left like tea bags, sugar, towels etc, especially as we often travel by motorcycle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yvonne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Vrbo Cottage rental

The cottage had heat and hot water. Some of the Electrical Appliances and furniture needed updating. And it should be explained that the stairs are very narrow and not suitable for anyone with a disability.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A stunning Norfolk cottage and an ideal peaceful country getaway. We had a wonderful weekend away and loved all the original features of this traditional 200 year old property alongside the comfortable additions of modern living. The location suited us perfectly to reach a lovely seal beach at Horsey Gap and trip to Great Yarmouth. Norwich wasn't far away and we walked along the river there on our first evening. There's a great fish and chip shop in the next village at Buxton, only a short drive. The cottage has everything you’ll need in the form of appliances, including a dishwasher and washing machine. The shower is lovely and powerful, very relaxing after a day on the beach. The bedrooms are larger than expected with comfortable beds. The three of us, found the property had plenty of space for us all. Our daughter didn’t mind having an adjoining room. You will find your stay very cosy and welcoming. Parking isn’t far from the cottage, it is opposite Street Farm entrance on The St next to the paper and bottle recycling containers which we made use of. Highly recommended accommodation. We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Brampton Stay

The property , was has described , clean and tidy well located . The only problem my wife and I had . Was the heating was not on when we arrived and we had problems with it while we were here . Hot water wasn’t on long enough . Overall this place needs some loving care and attention . A combo boiler would be more efficient and give consent hot water . A welcome pack would have been nice and bath towels provide would be good too. Maybe we have been spoilt in the past . Hope Fiona takes this on board going forward it would make this property a 1st class accommodations while keeping the authentic Look of the property . Location spot on . Maybe the little bit of land beside the house could be tidied up and made into a car parking space .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dominique B.

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

Une adorable maison de hobbit

Un logement très agréable. Nous avons trouvé la clé facilement. On dispose d'un séjour avec cheminée, d'une petite cuisine bien équipée avec un four à pain. Un passage vers le jardin. Nous ne l'avons pas utilisé en décembre. Salle de bain ok. Pour accéder aux chambres au premier étage, on monte un escalier bien étroit et raide. On peut se tenir, c'est faisable. Les deux chambres sont agréables. La petite séparée de la grande par deux marchés. Literie bonne et lits faits. En période de fêtes, il y avait un petit sapin et des guirlandes de lumière. Merci Fiona !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline P.

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

Love Norfolk

Perfect for the two of us,great location for exploring the Broads and the north coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in peaceful location

Although the cottage appears small, there was pretty much every amenity inside (we only found the hair dryer when we were leaving). We did a wash half way through our two week stay and it dried really quickly as the cottage was so cosy and warm. It was a great base for exploring Norfolk. We are keen birdwatchers so could get to Cley quite easily (where we also so an otter) and even managed a 6.30am start at Snettisham to witness a spectacular Knot murmuration. Enjoyed the independent cinema in Cromer and loved Sculthorpe Owl and Hawk reserve. Tried to see the aurora as quite dark skies in Bramford but unfortunately wasn't successful.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

wonderful holiday cottage .

Fiona was lovelyn nothing to much trouble for her.The cottage is old and quirky but lovely. It was ideal for us as a retired couple a lovely quiet place, a very pretty village with very friendly people.we can’t thank Fiona enough.we was very intrigued with the curly stairs lovely stone floors throughout the ground floor a beautiful property.
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Ann R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Tiny cottage

The cottage suited our needs for a late booked weekend away. Unfortunately it was quite tired and also needed a good clean. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Wonderful cottage

I used the cottage for two nights as a base for hair and make up on my wedding day and also as accommodation for two of my bridesmaids. Kate checked us in and came to get a photo of me in my dress! She is such a lovely person and was there to help with anything we might’ve needed. A highlight for me was the little cat I met in the garden, such a sweetie. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Scott

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Fiona and Tim Scott worked as schoolteachers in Derbyshire for many years, but are now retired and live permanently in Trinity Cottage (which is attached to Dove Cot). They bought the cottage many years ago for holidays, partly because Tim is from Norwich and they had both always loved Norfolk, but also because it filled all their needs for family holidays, situated as it is near the sea, the Broads, Norwich and the wonderful countryside and bird sanctuaries of North Norfolk.

Why they chose this property

We bought Trinity cottage and its annexe cottage (now Dove Cot) when we first married, as we lived in a school house and wanted somewhere to go in the holidays. We chose Norfolk because we both loved the area, and enjoy walking, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits, as well as the wonderful fresh air and good weather. Brampton is a very pretty village nestling near the water meadows of the Bure River, just 3 miles from the beautiful historic market town of Aylsham and 11 miles from the stunning mediaeval city of Norwich.

What makes this property unique

Dove Cot was built in the 18th century in flint and Norfolk clay lump, with brick facing. The property is renovated to a high standard whilst retaining all the character of such a historic building. The cottage is centrally heated, but also has an open fire in the sitting room. The staircase is rather steep and twisty (so possibly not suitable for the very elderly), but the whole building exudes charm and cosiness. The surroundings are beautiful and particularly peaceful, as Brampton is not on a 'through' road.

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