About this property
West View is a charming cottage situated near Thetford Forest in the quaint village of Feltwell, Norfolk. With off-road parking for three cars, this delightful retreat is perfect for families or friends seeking a tranquil escape amidst nature's beauty. Upon entering the property, you will be greeted by an inviting sitting room, boasting plush seating, armchairs, and a selection of games for your entertainment. The room is enhanced by a Smart TV and a woodburning stove, set against an exposed stone-built wall and an inglenook fireplace, perfect for those chilly evenings. Continuing through the property, the light and airy conservatory offers another inviting space for socialising. Furnished with a table and chairs, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while admiring the garden views. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the kitchen, adorned with Velux ceilings and exposed wooden beams, equipped with a range of modern amenities, perfect for preparing home-cooked meals to savour at the dining table. For added convenience, a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer is also available. Outside, the enclosed garden offers a third of an acre of a well-kept lawn. Additionally, a garage provides secure storage for bikes and outdoor equipment. To complete the ground floor, a sleek shower room ensures everyone can get ready without any morning queues. The property offers two beautifully presented bedrooms; a double room featuring ample storage, wooden beams, and a window overlooking the lush green garden, and a twin room also with storage and a window offering views of the garden surrounded by trees. The twin room benefits from an en-suite with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC. A contemporary bathroom with a bath, basin, and WC, serves these rooms, providing ample facilities for all guests. Discover the hidden treasures of Norfolk by visiting the host of attractions located within the parameters of West View. An endless day of birdwatching awaits you at the RSPB Lakenheath Fen, providing the opportunity to reconnect with nature. You are spoilt for options, with an array of English Heritage sites, and the expansive Oxburgh Estate just a stone’s throw away, all offering myriad tranquil trails to tread along. Brandon Country Park, alluring with its diverse woodland awaits you to explore or take a brisk walk around Lynford Arboretum, feeling lifted by the beauty of the surrounding flora. Beyond observing, awaken your adventurous side and swing through the treetops at Go Ape Thetford. Take a step back in time by touring Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine, maintained by English Heritage. West View provides a base for both serenity and discovery, underlining it as the perfect home away from home.
The agricultural village of Feltwell is situated on the Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire borders and is one of the largest villages in Norfolk. Feltwell offers good local amenities including village stores, a Post Office, and pubs. This area of Norfolk is known as the ‘Brecks’, which has a unique landscape consisting of beautiful Scots Pine forests, heathlands, wetlands, chalk streams, meres and pingo ponds. The Brecks is an outstanding area for wildlife conservation and boasts several nature reserves, country parks and visitor centres, which offer activities for the whole family. Thetford Forest High Lodge Centre is the largest lowland pine forest in the UK, and is an excellent place to walk and cycle. Just 6 miles from Feltwell on the Suffolk border is Lakenheath, where aviation enthusiasts can see American jets at usaf Lakenheath take off and land from its watch areas. Close by is the English Heritage owned Neolithic flint mines at Grimes Graves, and the 125 acre reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village at West Stow. Museums can be found at Brandon, Thetford, Mildenhall and Swaffham and country houses include the National Trust owned Oxburgh Hall and Euston Hall. The area also has two local small breweries and St George’s Distillery - England’s only whiskey distillery. Feltwell is an ideal base for exploring all that this region has to offer.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Bathroom with bath, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory
Oil-fired central heating, underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, selection of games, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed garden with lawn, and garage for bike storage.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.9 miles.
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250