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Welcome to Quarters Cottages

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk

Eight Ball house is set in the peaceful countryside of Norfolk. The property is one of a group of four all on ground level. The site was used by the USA Air Force during WW11 and they left behind some amazing wall art which has been incorporated into the properties. Eight Ball house has been beautifully furnished to include a mix of modern and antique furniture. This includes beautiful king size French beds.The decor is tasteful and of high quality The master bedroom has an en-suite shower and there are two other bathrooms one with shower and one with a bath. A travel cot and high chair are available on request. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious allowing everyone to enjoy a meal whilst overlooking lovely gardens through the bi folding doors,the garden overlooks open fields and enjoys beautiful views of stunning sunsets. The lounge has lots of comfy seating and has a great log burner effect fire which throws out lots of heat if required. there is also a dishwaser, washing machine and tumble drier at the property. Large garden table with comfortable seating to enjoy evening BBQ' s this is one of four cottages on this site Quarters cottages is situated in the heart of norfolk and is within easy reach of the wonderful norfolk coastline,Wells next the sea is a lovely old fashioned seaside and sitting on the harbor wall with a bag of fish and chips is not to be missed. Thetford forest is 20 minutes drive away with Thetford High Lodge offering a great day out with Go Ape a treat for the brave with a head for heights. The famous dinosaur park is 40 minutes drive and offers a great day out for all the family with the dinosaur trail and deer park. The city of Norwich is close by and this year feature the Go Go Hares trail. There are fifty sculptures situated around the city this is starting on June 24 and will continue throughout the summer.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8381826
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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

About the area

Thetford

Located in Thetford, this cottage is in a rural area. Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum and Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station and Melsop Farm Park. Dereham Leisure Centre and Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Melsop Farm Park - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Wymondham Abbey - 18 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 20 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 14 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Romany Rye - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Standard - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cock - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful historic cottage in the heart of Norfolk located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station, Melsop Farm Park and Strikes Bowling. Dereham Leisure Centre and Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Roshaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage. Attentive host. Lovely location. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Great for near family

Very peaceful. Near Dereham for family visit.Great for 4 adults needing a seperate bedroom each
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent the most amazing Christmas at Eight Ball House. The house is beautiful and the most equipped holiday let we have ever stayed in, there was everything you could possibly need and more. Spotlessly clean and lovely and warm. Would highly recommend to all
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamsie B.

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

Easter bank holiday

A beautiful cottage with everything that you need. Lovely and spacious, garden was perfect and had stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

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

Wonderful weekend

Wonderful property, literally everything you might need, beautifully clean, lovely walks along the sleepy village lanes. Beautiful garden and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2021
Thanks Carole it was a pleasure to meet you all thanks for being perfect guests
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

peirce family

Had a great stay ideal place for us as a family group for sons wedding.All the little personal touches meant a lot to us all.The cottage gave us lots to talk about at the wedding and hope to return some time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Lovely Property in a Lovely Location

Excellent communication. Ample parking. The property was immaculate, with a nice mix of modern and antique furniture. The kitchen had everything you could need, and more. Comfortable beds. Lovely grounds with great views, and we were treated to a couple of amazing sunsets. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for leaving everything so spotless it was a pleasure to host for you all look forward to seeing you again
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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

Perfect

Very good location, central to all areas. Really well stocked accommodation. Everything worked! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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

Just lovely!

Renovated with care and attention, Eight Balls is a lovely, spacious and well equipped "home" combining elegance and comfort. The owners were friendly, welcoming but not intrusive. A great place to relax but with many options of things to do and places to go within easy access.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

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

Beautiful cottage with everything you could need

Beautiful cottage, elegantly furnished and well equipped with much more than the standard self-catering fare: plenty of loo rolls, kitchen towels, dishwasher tablets, cleaning products, oil, even herbs and spices. Lovely outdoor space too, and a friendly welcome from the owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Brilliant

Our second visit and it was terrific. The accommodation suits us perfectly, with plenty of room and absolutely everything we needed. The beautiful weather meant we could eat outside every evening, and the views over the fields and of the sunsets were wonderful. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

A wonderful Christmas Getaway

Our stay at Quarter Cottages was everything we needed to be able to enjoy Christmas. The property is spotlessly clean with antique furniture. The beds are huge and comfortable, the wardrobes and mirrors large and stately. Everything we wanted was provided by our charming host Lesley. One wardrobe is filled with indoor games, great for a family gathering. There are book shelves full of information relating to the property's historical beginning during WW2 and the local history generally. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2020
Jennifer and her family left the house lovely. They were a pleasure to host and we can’t wait for them to re book
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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

Eight Ball Cottage

The property was exactly as described. Very clean and well stocked, and everything worked when required. Lesley was very helpful in the lead up to our stay. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2020
Many thanks for your review and for being such great guests and leaving the property lovely and tidy. We would welcome you back anytime
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

8 Ball is 5 stars

Had a fantastic stay @ 8 Ball Cottage , played golf at 3 local Courses , this way a great base To come back to after a hard day On the golf course 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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8/10 Good

Nicola S.

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

Lovely base for a family break

Great hospitality and facilities. Spotlessly clean. Made to feel very welcome by the owners. Great for young families (no stairs).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tara s.

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

8 Ball Cottage Cranworth

Amazing property eqippped with everything you need and more in a beautiful and peaceful rural location but only a few miles from lots of places to visit and the coast. Had a great holiday and Lesley and her family are lovely. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon d.

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

Amazing!!!

The property was in a beautiful very quiet countryside setting. The house was immaculate throughout and tastefully decorated to a very high standard ,with comfortable beds and furniture. The hosts were on hand and very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Lovely break

The property was amazing. Plenty of room for three adults and three children. It was clean, warm and welcoming with every convenience we could hope for. The bottle of prosecco was an added (and very welcome) bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

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

Weekend away with friends

We really enjoyed our weekend at 8ball cottage. The location is very remote but that's what we loved. The pictures don't do this property justice, it's very spacious. 6 adults and a small baby and we had plenty of room. Lovely added touches with tea bags and coffee machine etc made life easy for the weekend. Thank you for your hospitality, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

John L.

Spacious, Clean, Very Comfortable, every facility you would need!

A Really great property, Very Clean - well looked after by experienced hosts! would recommend it to anyone! Well appointed Kitchen- Diner, BBQ area, Spacious Lounge, Great Bathrooms and very comfortable Beds. Very Quiet Well off the beaten track, but great for exploring Norfolk Only negative - WIFI was very slow, sometimes difficult to access
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Well thought out. Beautifully decorated and furnished to a very high standard.

Despite the relative remoteness of the property to places of interest in this part of Norfolk, the property itself suited our needs exceedingly well. We have rarely stayed in a self-catering property that has been so well appointed; well-thought out; with excellent, clean, shiny bathrooms; superb beds and bed linen topped off with friendly, helpful and welcoming owners. As a family of 4 adults and one child, with one of the adults having significant mobility issues 8 Ball House catered for our various needs very well indeed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Lesley Adams

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Barrie is an antiques dealer and has specialised in French furniture this can be seen when you look at the furnishing of the properties. Lesley has spent 15 years owner of residential care home helping young Adults with special needs. The last 5 years have been spent developing holiday cottages from derelict buildings in our garden. we live onsite and are happy to help with any issues that arise.

Why they chose this property

This property is of huge interest to many people the history of it being at the heart of it. The USA airforce were stationed here during WW11 and left behind murals on the walls which we have preserved. We have tried to retain the personality of the properties and have had some fantastic feedback from visitors. This property is all on one level with wide doors and bi-fold doors to patio areas, which makes it ideal for anyone with mobility problems. A large shower is suitable for for a shower chair which can be provided upon request.

What makes this property unique

Quarters Cottages are situated in the very heart of Norfolk. It's a peaceful area. Most attractions can be reached by car within 30 minutes of the property. Wells next the sea and Holkham are very popular and there are many national trust properties around to year we have the very first Norfolk day starting on July 27 with lots of events being held all around Norfolk. This year Norwich is featuring the GoGo Hares. This is a charity event and features fifty sculptures of Hares situated around the city. This is a fun way of seeing the sites of Norwich and has proved very popular in past years with children who can tick off the various decorated Hares on the trail.

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