The Dower House

ID: S1330607

  • Bedrooms 9
  • ・ Sleeps 18
  • ・ Pets 3

Guests say

The Dower House is a spacious and well-equipped property, ideal for large family gatherings and groups. Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, extensive amenities including a hot tub, cinema room, games room, and beautiful gardens. The location is appreciated for its peaceful setting and proximity to a pub and local attractions. Owners are noted for their warm welcome. While most reviews are highly positive, a few guests mentioned issues with cleanliness and minor maintenance. Overall, the property offers an excellent base for a relaxing and enjoyable stay in Norfolk.

Most guests found the property clean and welcoming, but one review highlighted significant dust and cleanliness concerns, which affected their stay. This lowers the score, though the majority of feedback is positive.

The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and convenience, with easy access to local attractions, a pub, and a café. Guests found it an excellent base for exploring Norfolk.

Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Minor suggestions for improved storage and fans were noted, but overall comfort is rated very highly.

The property is lauded for its extensive facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, cinema room, games room, and tennis courts. A few minor maintenance issues were mentioned, but overall facilities are excellent.

Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome cake and a personal greeting from the owners. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

The Dower House is an elegant farmhouse with an abundance of space and style, perfect for large families or groups of friends..

Ground Floor:

Living room: TV, Woodburner

Dining room.

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Living room 2: TV, Open Fire

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Games Room: Table Tennis, Table Football

Cinema Room.

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed

Ensuite: Slipper Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 3: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 8: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 9: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bathroom: Slipper Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner and open fire included. Cot and highchair available on request. Large lawned garden with garden furniture and BBQ. Tennis court (shared with owner). Hot tub for 7 (private). Bike store. Private parking for 8 cars. No smoking.. With so much space, The Dower House is ideal for large families and groups of friends wishing to holiday together. It is an impressive and spacious Grade II listed, detached farmhouse with large lawned gardens and its very own hot tub. This well-appointed property offers a games room with a table tennis table and table football, and guests can also enjoy shared use of the owner’s hard tennis court.

The Dower House is set in countryside, with a network of quiet lanes offering good walking and cycling from the door. There is much of interest locally, including the highly acclaimed Church Farm Stow Bardolph Rare Breeds Centre with its petting animals, adventure playground, tea room and shop. Stow Hall Gardens provide an opportunity to walk around beautiful gardens and enjoy tea with homemade cakes, whilst Denver Windmill serves excellent beverages, homemade cakes, and light lunches. There is also a pay and play golf course and Welney Wildfowl Trust wetland paradise brimming with nature. You can also enjoy easy access to the lovely sandy beaches, and rspb nature and bird reserves along the North Norfolk Coast. The local pub is just 100 yards away.

The market town of Downham Market, 2 miles, has Friday and Saturday markets, a supermarket, shops, bank, restaurants and boasts a direct rail link to Ely, Cambridge and London (in an hour and twenty minutes). The medieval town of Kings Lynn, 10 miles, is complete with handsome waterfront offering an array of good shops, inns, restaurants, a theatre, cinema, bowling alley and a sports centre. Both west and north Norfolk have an expanse of sandy beaches and salt marshes along the coastline, as well as nature reserves to protect the birds and plants which thrive here. The coastal road passes through many pretty rural villages, with popular tea rooms serving wonderful local food.

For those who enjoy a visit to the beach whilst on holiday, Snettisham Beach is the closest at 30 minutes’ drive. Further along the coast road are the traditional seaside resorts of Hunstanton and Heacham, which boast beaches and an array of traditional seaside activities and attractions for all ages. Hunstanton, 24 miles, has a pier with lively seasonal entertainment, a Sea Life Centre and cliff-top golf course. Heacham, 22 miles, is home to Norfolk Lavender and visitors may participate in guided tours of the expanse of lavender fields to observe the harvesting. Sandringham Estate,- the Queen’s country residence, with its Jacobean-style house, museum, superb gardens and park, are open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence. To the south lies Ely Cathedral, known as the Ship of the Fens. This small city has an excellent Saturday market and a good variety of gift shops, as well as a pretty waterfront and boat hire.

The historic city of Cambridge is easily accessible for the day, and well worth a visit. One of the nicest ways to explore the city is by punt, which meanders through the city and passes many of the stunning university grounds. There are also many shops, pubs, restaurants, and theatres. Norwich, famous for its cathedral, is also within easy reach, and not to be missed. Don’t miss the famous mustard shop there as well, with many new and old varieties of mustard that can be purchased. We are opposie the award winning pub The Hare Arms/ this is a delightful village pub with great food and superb beer, booking is recommended for large groups to eat. Beach 21 miles. Shops 2 miles and pub 100 yards.

Only dogs allowed at the property.

Guests must send £250 by bank transfer (refundable breakages deposit) to the owner within one week of holiday arrival. Deposit will be refunded within 10 days of departure.

Suitable for up to 3 pets

Reviews (16)

  • Confirmed Guest

    A lovely house that accommodated 18 people very well. The arrangement of bedrooms, with a good mix of doubles and twins, allowed families and friends to stay comfortably. We could all sit down to dinner, which was important to us as we came together each evening after our various excursions. An attractive location that served well as a base to explore further afield

  • Confirmed Guest

    Excellent property for a large family gathering to celebrate an 80th birthday. Lovely grounds, hot tub and amazing spacious property. Cinema room was perfect for showcasing the premiere, made especially for the birthday. Lovely meal in pub across the road. Tennis court and lovely weather were a bonus. Lots of room for 15 of us and 2 dogs. Would highly recommend.

  • Confirmed Guest

    Great house for a large group. Very comfortable and spacious.

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