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Living room/dining room | Violet Cottage, Catfield, nr. Potter Heigham
Living room/dining room | Violet Cottage, Catfield, nr. Potter Heigham
Kitchen | Violet Cottage, Catfield, nr. Potter Heigham
Double bedroom | Violet Cottage, Catfield, nr. Potter Heigham

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Norfolk Broads
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Catfield, near Potter Heigham
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cromer Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, University of East Anglia
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Enchanted by thatch and character.

Enchanted by thatch and character? You’ll love Violet Cottage for your Norfolk break. Children and dogs alike will also love the garden.. 8 steps to entrance.

All on the Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Open Fire

Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Logs for open fire available locally. Large enclosed garden with gardn furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This enchanting, 17th-century, thatched cottage lies in a traditional Broadland village of Catfield. The middle one of a little row of three, it is very comfortable with an open fire in feature inglenook fireplace, and enjoys its own large rear garden. Perfect for exploring Broadland, with its delightful villages, nature reserves, bird watching, and miles of reed lined waterways – Hickling Broad is just 4 miles away and Horsey Mere is 9 miles. Boats can be hired at Potter Heigham (3 miles) and sailing, fishing and cycle hire are all available locally. Sea Palling, 5 miles, offers lovely sandy beaches. Norwich 18 miles. Shop/PO and pub serving food 100 yards.



Suitable for up to 2 pets

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8873423
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 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

About the area

Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is home to this cottage. How Hill Trust and Toad Hole Cottage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Museum of the Broads and East Ruston Old Vicarage. BeWILDerwood and Hoveton Hall Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Catfield, near Potter Heigham

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • BeWILDerwood - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 41 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Cromer Beach - 43 min drive - 51.4 km
  • University of East Anglia - 50 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Lingwood Station - 15 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Broadlands Fish And Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pleasure Boat Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Swan Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanted by thatch and character. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enchanted by thatch and character.?

As of 10 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enchanted by thatch and character. on 8 November 2026 start from NZ$285, 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 Enchanted by thatch and character.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanted by thatch and character.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanted by thatch and character.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanted by thatch and character. located?

Situated in Great Yarmouth, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Norfolk Broads and within 3 miles (5 km) of Barton Broad and Hickling Broad. The Museum of the Broads and How Hill Trust are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Burton

Lovely, cosy cottage in the centre of the village.

Lovely, cosy cottage in the centre of the village. Pub and shop very close . Great welcome with flowers wine and biscuits. Very close to beaches and the broads , even large Tesco 5 mins away . Will be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aidan Gray

R

Really lovely, thoroughly enjoyed!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

George Cooke

We had the most wonderful time in our stay at Violet cottage.

We had the most wonderful time in our stay at Violet cottage. The cottage gives a feeling of home from home and the gardens are lovely. Jenny was so helpful and the village Community were welcoming. With the village pub just 50 yards away serving good food, what more can you ask. Loved it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan Milsom

B

Beautiful cottage lovely and comfortable with everything you would need Central to loads of Beautiful places to visit We will return
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine Dalton

Such a beautiful little cottage we loved every minute there.

Such a beautiful little cottage we loved every minute there.Not much in the village local pub very nice and friendly and the food was excellent then there was a small village store. It was very good location for us for getting to Norwich and we also went to sea palling bit chilly but lovely beach for walk also went to Cromer and some other little places we highly recommend and we will be booking again very soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katrina Wilkins

A great place for a quiet time away with my husband and the dog.

A great place for a quiet time away with my husband and the dog. We loved sitting all cosy with a proper log fire and the dog loved the garden which was big enough for her to run around in. Plenty of throws provided to prevent the dog getting mud on the furniture. The bed was comfortable. This is a good base for the area with everything you need within a short drive. If we could, we wood have happily stayed for good.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Doug Mumford

Lovely cottage, no criticisms whatsoever.

Lovely cottage, no criticisms whatsoever. Everything was clean, tidy and comfortable, Tescos 5 minutes away and wonderful beaches within 10 minutes drive. Pub and shop were 1 minute walk from the house and a large quiet lawned garden to enjoy if you just want peace and quiet. The dog loved it as well !!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Steve Liddicoat

Cottage well located with pub and shop on the doorstep.

Cottage well located with pub and shop on the doorstep.Easy to get to coastal towns and beaches, or to explore the broadband villages. Nice quiet village location so had a relaxing weekGarden was large and enclosed, so suitable for our golden retriever. There was a rather aged garden bench, but no real facilities to sit out and enjoy the garden, or have BBQ etc.As mentioned in a previous review, the cottage could do with a 'freshen up' some paint peeling on walls, bit of dust in bathroom etc. On balance it is good value for money, the rooms, especially the kitchen and bedroom are compact, but certainly usable.We had no contact with the owner, who left us a nice welcome gift of wine and biscuits, which is a shame, and there was no welcome pack, with info on local pubs restaurants, beaches, recycling and bin info, which was a shame.Pub next door does sort of pub grub you'd expect, we had a Sunday roast and there is a tescos 5 mins up the road and lots of takeaways in Stalham. Overall well worth a visit
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christine

Homely and comfy.

Homely and comfy. Great log fire. Really well placed for exploring the broads. Would stay there again. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Lovely comfortable cottage with everything you need , except good reception/WiFi so would not be sui

Lovely comfortable cottage with everything you need , except good reception/WiFi so would not be suitable for anyone looking to work from there but ideal if you want a screen break! Felt at home immediately and great for log fires in the evening, watching tv, reading books, scrabble etc. Lovely touch of bottle of wine, flowers and chocolates on arrival - we brought a range of basic stuff with us as not all rental properties provide everything but it was all there. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

James

B

Brilliant location Very friendly hosts Would come again Large Enclosed back garden Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

V

Very very good Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sean

Cottage very clean, beds really comfy, garden beautiful, would be nice to have internet.

Cottage very clean, beds really comfy, garden beautiful, would be nice to have internet. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely pretty cottage, spacious living room, tiny but well equipped kitchen, nice bedrooms, very l

A lovely pretty cottage, spacious living room, tiny but well equipped kitchen, nice bedrooms, very large garden with mature trees. Very close by is a pub that does food, and a local shop. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Corinne

Beautiful cottage with a lovely garden and parking.

Beautiful cottage with a lovely garden and parking. Pretty much everything you need for the week, although a fan would be a great addition for the hot weather! Lovely, clean and cosy. Ideal location for us to go between the broads and beaches, all within a short driving distance. Would definitely recommend :) Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is a beautiful cottage with a wonderful, large garden.

This is a beautiful cottage with a wonderful, large garden. Please note that wardrobes should be fixed to the wall as one in particular toppled easily. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Lovely cottage with large secure garden for dogs .

Lovely cottage with large secure garden for dogs . Will be perfect when WiFi available from August 2020 Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cook

I

It was a very pleasant part to stay and smack in the Middle of getting to Norwich or Great Yarmouth and going around the Broads by Road plus picking up a Day Boats
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Very clean and tidy, cute cottage with all the essentials.

Very clean and tidy, cute cottage with all the essentials. Friendly owner who left wine and chocolates as welcome gift. Lovely garden and open fire made it cosy. Info about local area would have been useful, mattresses on the firm side (we found them uncomfortably so!) but excellent value for money. We would definitely return.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jean

Just like home from home.

Just like home from home.a lovely quaint cottage,very clean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Glynis

This is a lovely little cottage.

This is a lovely little cottage. A great location for cycling, boating and the beach. Lots of interesting things to do and places to visit. The cottage is clean and comfortable with a lovely, private garden at the back. It has everything you need for a busy, fun, self catering holiday. The village shop is close by, open long hours and is good for basics.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

tim

A very nice place to stay.

A very nice place to stay. We really loved the fantastic garden because it was so quite and there was plenty of space for my son and I to play football. Catfield is also a fantastic broadland village to stay in as it is near all the boat yards, and with a nice supermarket just up the road at Stalham. And is also near a park. Norwich is within easy reach by using the Postwick park and ride just off the A47.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simon

We had a lovely stay and a big plus for the large garden especially for your pets.

We had a lovely stay and a big plus for the large garden especially for your pets. Strongly recommend and we will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison

A great mini break and we loved it so much we are hoping to go back next year .

A great mini break and we loved it so much we are hoping to go back next year .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

John

c

cottage wonderful furniture very uncomfortable we came home early as a result

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