Church Cottage (Castle Acre), Castle Acre
ID: S448564
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Guests consistently praise the cottage for its cleanliness, comfort, and idyllic location in Castle Acre. The tranquil setting and proximity to local attractions, along with a well-equipped kitchen and cosy log fire, contribute to a delightful stay. The presence of wildlife and historic sites adds to the charm. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, but overall experiences are very positive.
Reviewers frequently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as clean and welcoming. The consistent positive feedback suggests a high standard of cleanliness maintained at the property.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, beauty, and convenience for local walks and attractions. The historic village and countryside setting are repeatedly appreciated by guests.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, especially with the log fire. The peaceful environment contributes to the overall comfort.
The cottage is well-equipped, with mentions of a well-appointed kitchen and efficient heating. However, some guests noted the absence of fire tools and a TV in the second bedroom, indicating room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While guests appreciate the welcome biscuits and Christmas decorations, there is not enough information to determine if such thoughtful gestures are consistent or guaranteed for every stay. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Located in a picturesque historical conservation area, Church Cottage is an exquisite flint and pantile semi-detached property that boasts uninterrupted views of a magnificent 14th century church, and offers storage for bicycles. Nestled in the peaceful and tranquil setting of Castle Acre, this historical village draws visitors from far afield around the year.
Built circa 1750, Church Cottage enjoys an exceptionally peaceful location, with the front door opening directly onto the village churchyard. Sympathetically updated to retain many character features, the cottage is delightfully furnished in a relaxing country cottage style. Entering the cottage via the front entrance porch, guests will instantly feel a warm welcome. With charming original beams, the sumptuous sofas in the dual aspect sitting room are the perfect place to nestle into in front of the inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. A couple of steps lead down to the open-plan kitchen/ dining area. Seating for four guests is provided around an good-sized circular dining table which overlooks the picturesque churchyard. The well-equipped kitchen features a range cooker, and provides access to the courtyard garden. Upstairs, the exquisite spacious master bedroom showcases exposed beams and an exposed brick chimney breast. Boasting church views, this bedroom hosts a double bed, and is served by an en suite bathroom with roll top bath and shower over. Equally inviting bedroom two also provides a double bed with church views, and is served by an en suite shower room. Outside, the cottage benefits from a sunny garden offering a patio seating area, a perfect choice for outside dining during the summer months. Being fully enclosed, the garden is a safe place for supervised children and dogs to play. Storage is available for bicycles, and there is designated parking for one car.
Situated in a conservation area steeped in history, Church Cottage is an ideal choice for couples or a family looking for a peaceful, rural location with excellent local facilities, including a great pub, popular tea room, handy village shop, fish and chip shop and, a little further afield there is a Waitrose in the nearby market town of Swaffham. With beautiful, scenic walks from the doorstep and fascinating historical ruins to explore, there is much to discover.
Additional Information:
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Pillows and duvets are hypoallergenic.
Reviews (31)
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Mr J
The position of this cottage is unique and a little quirky, we absolutely loved it. Everything works well and the cottage has a romantic atmosphere. We used the bedroom with the en suite that had the shower. The bed was comfortable, it was quiet and the shower works well. The roll top bath in the other bedroom was perfect, it fills quickly and fits two people comfortably. The kitchen is well equipped with a comfortable round table to dine at. We cooked four meals over the eight nights we stayed with no problems. (The temperature setting on the oven dial was hard to read, you may need your glasses on or use a torch). The dish washer was great, we took our own tabs but there was a good supply there. The living room was cosy and warm and the log burner almost too hot but great. The TV reception was perfect, we loved our evenings in there. Sitting out at the back for breakfast on a sunny morning was very pleasant. We would certainly rent this cottage again.
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Mrs B
What a wonderful cottage. I spent 5 days there with my elderly Mum, who adored it. Totally quiet, very serene and the cottage had everything one could want for a restful time away. So much to do in the surrounding areas - you won't be bored.
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Ms P
Castle Acre is a beautiful village, fantastic location for lovely long and short walks with the ruins of the castle and the priory close. The cottage was lovely, we stayed there for a quiet Christmas retreat and were delighted that the cottage had been decorated and had a fantastic Christmas Tree. The wood burning stove was great, there was plenty of hot water and heating was very efficient. We felt very welcome and certainly would stay again in spring or summer. A very comfortable cottage.