Guests say
Glen Cottage is highly praised for its welcoming hosts, Tina and Paul, and its cosy, comfortable atmosphere. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like freshly baked bread and essential provisions. The property is dog-friendly, clean, and well-equipped, though some cookware may be a bit worn. Its quiet, rural location is a short drive from Dereham, offering a peaceful stay with convenient access to local amenities and attractions.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and comfortable, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout their stay.
The cottage's location is appreciated for its quietness and rural charm, with easy access to Dereham and local attractions, though a car is necessary for visits to pubs and shops.
Numerous reviews highlight the comfortable beds and the overall cosy feel of the cottage, contributing to a relaxing stay.
While the cottage is well-equipped and offers good WiFi, some guests note that the kitchen cookware is a bit tired, suggesting room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with gestures like providing baked bread and essentials. However, it's important to note that such personal touches, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Be sure to bring your walking boots! Quiet lanes and trails offer excellent walks and cycling opportunities direct from the door..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge, Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Shower Room: Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Welcome pack. Laundry service available on request. Patio with garden furniture (shared with owner). 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (the owners have cats). Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond in the shared garden.. Set on the edge of a bustling market town, this charming cottage, attached to the owners home, has everything you need to enjoy your holiday whatever the season. The cottage was also featured in a 2018 episode of ’Escape to the Country.’ One pet is welcome at Glen Cottage, and there is land to the side of the property where you can exercise your pet, and they are also welcome in the owners’ garden for cleaning up purposes in bad weather. Located just outside the bustling market town of Dereham, Westfield is a charming, rural setting with excellent walking direct from the door. It has full benefit from all the amenities of a large town, including an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre, golf course, a ten-pin bowling alley, cinema, shops, cafés, restaurants and local markets, all on your doorstep.
This really is the perfect base for enjoying all that Norfolk has to offer. The cottage is situated in the Breckland region, known as the ‘Secret Heart of Norfolk’, boasting over 100 villages scattered across 500 square miles, making walking, cycling and horse riding popular activities. The North Norfolk Coast is under an hours’ drive, offering excellent sandy beaches, rspb nature reserves, and popular seaside resort of Wells-next-the-Sea, 25 miles, Blakeney Quay, 26 miles, historic Holt, 22 miles and The Royal Sandringham Estate, 31 miles. Dereham railway station is home to the Mid-Norfolk Railway, where you can enjoy an 11-mile trip through the countryside into the historic market town of Wymondham with its plentiful shops, cafés and pubs. The city of Norwich, 26 miles, boasts a theatre, famous Norman castle, numerous museums, art galleries, cafés, market square, restaurants and shopping malls. Shops, café, pub and restaurants 3 miles.
Free WiFi
There is a water feature/pond on the grounds of this property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (13)
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Stephen Smith
Excellent welcome by Tina and Paul.Everything you could want in the cottage,to make your stay relaxing. Very dog friendly, towels for the mucky paws water bowls, and even dog treats. Nice local walks.Supermarkets a short drive away.We stayed December into January. Nice and warm.
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Angela Hayden
We had a wonderful Xmas break in Glen Cottage, very peaceful, Tina & Paul very helpful everything we needed was there!would definitely book again
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage. Well equipped. Dog Friendly. Not far to amenities. Hosts were welcoming and friendly. Would recommend and definitely will return.