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Peaceful, secluded location within a small village community.
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
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Explore the area
Yaxham, near Dereham
- Place, Dereham Windmill5 min drive
- Place, Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum5 min drive
- Place, University of East Anglia17 min drive
- Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Bedroom
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Peaceful, secluded location within a small village community.
Peaceful, secluded location within a small village community. Centrally based for exploring the whole of Norfolk.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DVDs, French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Fridge
Cupboard: Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and BT Infinity Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Doggy extras. Enclosed ¼-acre courtyard with patio, garden furniture and small barbecue. Enclosed gardens. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole.. This holiday property is set within the grounds of Yaxham House, the owner’s home, the Georgian Grade II listed former rectory that served the parish of Yaxham. The Old Rectory Coach House is the detached former coach house to the former rectory. Situated in its own grounds, it has achieved a silver award in Green Tourism. The property enjoys an attractive and secluded setting approached by a private road and drive adjacent to the parish church of St Peters. It offers a warm welcome at any time of the year and is a perfect base for exploring all that the area has to offer.
The Mid Norfolk Railway (MNR) is ½ mile away with trips available from Yaxham to Wymondham Abbey and Dereham. Dereham, 2 miles, offers an indoor swimming pool, cinema, bowling, shops, supermarkets and a market on Tuesdays and Fridays. The property lies within an hour’s drive of the coast, with excellent sandy beaches and RSPB nature and bird reserves. The Norfolk Broads, the Brecks (and its stone curlews), Peddars Way, Norfolk Coastal Path and many National Trust properties are also easily accessible.
The village is at the centre of a network of footpaths and there is a children’s play area and recreation ground close to the church. From the nearby bus stop, regular bus services go to Dereham and Norwich. Restaurant/takeaway and café/bistro ½ mile.
Can be booked with The Old Rectory Lodge (ref UKC2241) to accommodate up to 7 guests.
Free WiFi
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DVDs, French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Fridge
Cupboard: Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and BT Infinity Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Doggy extras. Enclosed ¼-acre courtyard with patio, garden furniture and small barbecue. Enclosed gardens. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole.. This holiday property is set within the grounds of Yaxham House, the owner’s home, the Georgian Grade II listed former rectory that served the parish of Yaxham. The Old Rectory Coach House is the detached former coach house to the former rectory. Situated in its own grounds, it has achieved a silver award in Green Tourism. The property enjoys an attractive and secluded setting approached by a private road and drive adjacent to the parish church of St Peters. It offers a warm welcome at any time of the year and is a perfect base for exploring all that the area has to offer.
The Mid Norfolk Railway (MNR) is ½ mile away with trips available from Yaxham to Wymondham Abbey and Dereham. Dereham, 2 miles, offers an indoor swimming pool, cinema, bowling, shops, supermarkets and a market on Tuesdays and Fridays. The property lies within an hour’s drive of the coast, with excellent sandy beaches and RSPB nature and bird reserves. The Norfolk Broads, the Brecks (and its stone curlews), Peddars Way, Norfolk Coastal Path and many National Trust properties are also easily accessible.
The village is at the centre of a network of footpaths and there is a children’s play area and recreation ground close to the church. From the nearby bus stop, regular bus services go to Dereham and Norwich. Restaurant/takeaway and café/bistro ½ mile.
Can be booked with The Old Rectory Lodge (ref UKC2241) to accommodate up to 7 guests.
Free WiFi
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Dereham
Located in Dereham, 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 landmarks include Dereham Windmill and Watton Clock Tower. Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station and Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
Yaxham, near Dereham
What's nearby
- Dereham Windmill - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
- ROARR! Dinosaur Park - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
- Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 17 min drive - 24.0 km
- University of East Anglia - 17 min drive - 24.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- The Romany Rye - 5 min drive
- Greggs - 5 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 4 min drive
- The Bull - 5 min drive
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