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The Hares, Brancaster, Norfolk

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The Hares, Brancaster: A wonderfully spacious detached bungalow with a lovely south facing garden
The Hares, Brancaster: Spacious kitchen with dining area and panoramic sliding doors to garden
The Hares, Brancaster: Sitting room with wood burning stove and ample natural light
The Hares, Brancaster: Beautiful natural light in the dining area
The Hares, Brancaster: Master bedroom with king-size bed

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Norfolk Coast
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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King's Lynn, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brancaster Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal West Norfolk Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Hares, Brancaster, Norfolk

Located down a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance of the village pub, shop and breathtaking Brancaster beach, The Hares has been beautifully renovated to offer a bright and spacious open plan living environment. The detached bungalow has a lovely south facing enclosed garden.

Upon entering The Hares, you will feel instantly at home. The light and bright modern kitchen is well-equipped with quality appliances, and the breakfast bar with sit up stools makes a great place for perching to entertain the nominated chef as they rustle up a fantastic meal made using the areas famed local produce. This open-plan environment reaches out into the spacious dining area beyond, with an adjacent family room. Two large lantern roof windows allow natural light to flood in making this area feel tranquil and homely. Seating for seven guests in provided around a large dining table that enjoys garden views. Panoramic bi-fold doors open up the full length of the wall to bring the outside in on warm summer days. During the chillier months, the feature wood burning stove in the family area fills the space with additional warmth and charming ambient light, making an enticing space for sharing in conversation or games. From here a door leads through to an inviting sitting room with book shelves and Smart television.

Four comfortable bedrooms are available (two king-size rooms, a twin, and a day bed), each with storage and good quality bedding to encourage a restful nights sleep after a day of adventure. The master bedroom benefits from en-suite shower facilities and an additional family bathroom offers a bath with shower over.

Outside The Hares, the fabulous south facing garden to the rear is fully enclosed by a fence. A large lawn area with mature fruit trees makes a great place for children or dogs to run around and explore. The large patio area hosts garden furniture creating an idyllic spot to enjoy the sunshine and tranquillity of this quiet location.

Brancaster Stores and Post Office houses a brilliant deli and coffee shop, as well as stocking plenty of every day goods. Brancaster Village Hall hosts Bar 71 where good times, drinks, friends and fun are served. It is the social heart of Brancaster village offering a licenced, family friendly bar with the cheapest drinks along the coast, and a calendar of monthly events including live music, discos, quiz nights, bingo, skittles and poker tournaments. Adjacent is five acres of playing fields, including two full size goals, a childrens playground along with equipment designed to help coordination and balance, and a family area with picnic tables. There are also new tennis courts. Brancaster offers something for everyone!

Additional Information:
Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
There is an EV charger at the property, please request to use when booking (small additional charge per week).
Maximum occupancy of six adults.
Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.
Please be aware, the day bed in bedroom four is not suitable for adults.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8462462
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

About the area

King's Lynn

Located in King's Lynn, this holiday home is by the sea. Sandringham House is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Norfolk Coast and Hunstanton Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Courtyard Farm and Rainbow Park. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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King's Lynn, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brancaster Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Royal West Norfolk Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Sandringham House - 23 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Socius - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Sailor Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eric's Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ancient Mariner Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hares, Brancaster, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hares, Brancaster, Norfolk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hares, Brancaster, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hares, Brancaster, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hares, Brancaster, Norfolk located?

This family-friendly King's Lynn holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Brancaster Beach and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club. East Sands and RSPB Titchwell Marsh are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Louise D.

Second stay.

Love the hares our second stay of 2 weeks within 4 months and we only live 19 miles away which says it all. Our second stay started with a few issues but Norfolk Hideaways were super speedy sorting it out we cant fault them as a company. As soon as new dates come free we will be rebooking. Few little niggles I have is this is the only property I have ever stayed in which doesnt even leave you a pint of milk. It should supply fuel for first fire but doesnt either which would be nice as we stayed nov and feb second hol we came with supplies. But its a lovely location nice neighbours fab birds in the garden but if im being honest wouldnt say its totally enclosed for a big dog they could jump over the back railing into the cemetary. The water is hot heating is good conservatory could benefit a comfy seat the wicker is very hard and conservatory door sticks to extreme. But these are little things we love the hares just offering constructive critism because theres nothing bad to say about it really of course close to loads of beaches and coastal pubs and lovely norfolk villages. I believe it is closing for a refurb cant wait for it to be finished to go back. Already have recommended it.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Dear Louise, Thank you for your feedback following your stay at The Hares, we are pleased that you enjoyed your second stay. We are pleased to hear that the issues upon your arrival were rectified very quickly for you and want to re-assure you for future that again we will be happy to assist with any issues or queries that you have. This property is individually managed by the owner so your feedback will be passed back to them to action anything as necessary and we thank you for bringing these to our attention. We look forward to welcoming you back to Norfolk again very soon Louise! Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely warm bungalow

Had a lovely time at The Hares. Very warm, well equipped and quiet. Don't overlook this property for a more 'traditional' cottage as it's wonderful value for money and makes for a great holiday base. Thank you so much.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Would go again. Just one or two issues.

Excellent parking. We arrived just after four so nearly dark. Step up to the gate with no light so my husband tripped. No injuries. There is a light by the gate but you have to switch it on inside. Not working! No heating on at all so freezing cold and no bits available to light the fire. Otherwise once we had sorted out the heating it was ok. Nicely decorated and well presented, just a little lacking in character. Very good for the dogs.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you very much for your review. This can be invaluable as sometimes unless things are reported to us or an owner as being faulty, we are unaware that things need dealing with. Im very sorry to hear that the house was not warm or there was no log supplies left for you. We will raise this matter with the house keeper. We are glad you did enjoy your stay and would return.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gaynor boyce B.

The Hares Brancaster, the beds were not comfortable

Suggest improvements, the mattresses on the bed not comfortable, the twin beds in particular, could feel the springs. The curtains in the bedrooms need to have black out fabric, as letting in the light, not helpful for a good nights sleep. Reduce the amount of pottery in the kitchen, though good to have plenty plates etc, declutter of some of dishes plates would make it easier to get plates out of the cupboards
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Dear Gaynor, Thank you for taking the time to complete the UpFrontReview following your recent stay at The Hares. Your feedback is invaluable whether constructive or positive as without this we are often unaware of the issues that may arise hence customer feedback being something we look at very closely. Once again many thanks for taking the time to write to us and we look forward to welcoming you back to North Norfolk sometime in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

carol m.

first class

The Hares was an exceptional property, spacious airy and comfortable. Would definitely visit again. Local area loverley not too far from beach,local shops and pubs in abundance.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Alan R.

Very tired property

The property is of a good size and in a good location but badly needs updating. The worst area being the "conservatory" which is falling apart with rotting woodwork and paint falling off. The sills were black mould and had numerous dead flies on them. First impressions are important and due to being asked to use the back door the conservatory in a poor state of repair is the first thing you see. The main drive upto the house is very poor and definitely not suitable for anyone with poor mobility. The oven was not clean and the washing machine had thick black mould on the rubber door seals. The lounge was of a good size (although there was bird droppings on the fire guard and heart) as was the main bedroom. Linen was of good quality as were the towels. After a call to the booking agent the owner did agree to a cleaner coming back in to clean the conservatory and oven and this was much appreciated. I think one thing lacking with the booking agent is the lack of star rating. I did offer that a representative from their company came to look at the property but this offer was not taken up. I would not use this booking agent again.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for your email and for taking the time to complete the UpFrontReview following your recent stay at The Hares. I would like to assure you, as a booking agent, we take all of our feedback very seriously. I am so sorry to hear that you felt that the property was not cleaned to your satisfaction. I understand at the time that you raised your issue’s with my colleague a housekeeper was sent back to the property to address the oven, conservatory and rubber door seals and the owner also offered £100 “gesture of good will” which you kindly excepted. I can see from a previous email that you sent to us that you found this housekeeper extremely good and obviously took pride in her work . I am so glad that we could sort this out for you at the time of your stay. I do hope that you will give Norfolk Hideaways the opportunity to find you the perfect holiday cottage sometime in the future. Once again, many thanks for sending in your review.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

John T.

Not the best holiday rental.

A very tired cottage in an ideal situation. Cooker dirty, cloakroom a disgrace( pipes held together with masking tape) washing machine seal covered in black mould hence unusable, conservatory windows and door a mass of rotting timber. All the wooden furniture in desperate need of replacing, looks as though they were picked up at a car boot sale. I spent some considerable time removing limescale from the sink, washhand basin, bath and toilet. A very disappointing place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Highly recommended

We have stayed in Brancaster at other Norfolk Hideaways properties but never at this particular bungalow. We are somewhat limited to which accommodation we can choose due to having a dog but this was superb. The property was very clean and spacious. Kitchen very well equipped should you wish to stay in and cook, beds comfortable and good sized seating in the living room. The garden was a very good size and fully enclosed for ease of mind when dog mooching about. The area was extremely quiet and close to the main north Norfolk road. Brancaster Staithe a mile further on with small shop and Hunstanton only around 15 minutes drive for bigger supermarket. Absolutely loved it here and will definitely stay again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Christine L.

Comfortable accommodation in great location

The Hares is situated in a very quiet cul-de-sac with parking available on the driveway. The accommodation is spacious and well laid out, with a large enclosed garden at the back, great for dogs! The bungalow contained all we needed for an enjoyable stay, and it was lovely to be able to leave the car and walk to the marshes/beach/pub. Would definitely use again.
Archival

8/10 Good

sarah c.

Second stay.

Excellent location. Very quiet. Cosy layout with a lovely garden. Added plus of having a small garden room if it were to rain!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

hares-A great stay

We loved this bungalow, it was perfect for our short break with the dog. I always review places with the suitability for a dog and this was way up with the best. My only small gripe was the floors were a bit sticky as I like to walk around bare footed, otherwise I may not have noticed! Lovely enclosed garden plenty of parking and really quiet. This we will certainly keep as a place to return to. It is great when you find a places that really suits your purpose. Thank you very much
Archival

8/10 Good

our relaxing stay at the hares

a very pleasant house with a large garden for sunbathing and fun with the dogs; we worried a bit about the light coloured carpeting with 2 lively dogs. enjoyed the visit and will book again .
Archival

8/10 Good

david w.

Dogs Holiday

brilliant stay here, a lovely cottage with a great secure garden for the dogs, great pubs nearby (all dog friendly )

About the host

Hosted by Norfolk Hideaways

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What makes this property unique

All Ground Floor Accommodation:

Entrance hall
With coat rack, doors leading off to cloakroom and sitting room.
Cloakroom
With WC and wash basin.
Utility room
With washing machine and sink.
Kitchen/dining room/sitting Modern kitchen, induction hob, electric oven, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine (please bring your own standard size pods) and generous inventory of kitchen, glass and tableware.
The adjacent dining area is open to the kitchen and has table and seating for seven guests. Direct access to enclosed rear garden trough the large bi-fold doors. The nearby sitting area provides two sofas a wood-burning stove.
Sitting room
A comfortable sitting room with a three seater sofa, armchair, Smart television with built-in DVD player and a selection of books, games and puzzles.
Inner hall
With airing cupboard, doors lead off to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Master bedroom
King-size bed, chest of drawers and built-in wardrobe. A large picture window to the front of property.
En suite bathroom
With shower, WC and wash basin.
Family bathroom
Bath with mixer tap, electric shower over, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom two
King-size bed and built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom three
​Twin single beds, built in wardrobes and large picture window overlooking the rear patio and garden.
Bedroom four
'Day-bed' for child and built-in wardrobe.

Outside:

There is a fabulous fully enclosed, fenced south facing garden to the rear with fruit trees and large lawn area, a great place for children to run around and explore and is both child and dog-friendly! Large patio area with garden furniture providing a perfect spot to enjoy the sunshine and tranquillity of this quiet location.
A large front lawn, mature tree and shrubs and a central path leading to the front door and a long driveway to the side giving ample off road parking for at least three cars with an EV Charger.

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