About this property
Walsingham 1.2 miles. Resting in the charming area of north Norfolk is this delightful sleepy village of Great Snoring, offering picturesque countryside surroundings, and home to this wonderful mid-terrace cottage, The Bothy. Suited to a family or group of six looking to enjoy walks in the great outdoors, strolls along the coast and heart-warming food in excellent country pubs. Relax and re-charge your batteries in this beautifully refurbished Victorian cottage, furnished to a very high standard with Laura Ashley furniture and furnishings. Enter this homely abode and come straight into the dining room, where pretty pastel colours, floral feature wallpaper and natural wood flooring create a harmonious and quaint interior, a lovely spot to begin your day with some breakfast and a fresh coffee from the espresso machine, or end your day here with an evening meal. Travel under the archway into the sitting room where a woodburning stove set within a blue tiled fireplace is waiting to warm your toes, as you spread out on the sofa or on one of the plush armchairs, with the TV at hand for entertainment. When you're feeling peckish rustle up something tasty in the gorgeous kitchen, where ornately designed tiles line the floor and muted grey units house the excellent appliances, you can enjoy a glass of wine as the dinner cooks in the large electric double oven, or indulge in the welcome pack kindly provided by the owner, containing wine and biscuits. Head out of the stable door and into the garden for some alfresco dining on the superb patio and seating area, an excellent feature especially in summer when the weather is warm. Up on the first floor is where you will retreat to at night, with three bedrooms each beautifully furnished and decorated with their own charming colour schemes, choose from a king-size room with a beautiful white ornate wrought-iron bed frame, with a yellow and floral theme, a twin room with hues of lilac, and finally a bunk room adorned in blue, there’s even a bed for your canine companion with freshly laundered bedding! Indulge in a hot soak in the stand-alone roll-top bath, surrounded by a seaside theme, or step into the spacious double walk-in shower for a refreshing splash. Enjoy alfresco dining in the courtyard and let the children kick a ball in the back garden. Spend a day at Wells beach, visit the Georgian town of Holt, and take a trip to Cley, famous for its nature reserve and rare birds. Enjoy some lovely walks with your dog and explore the delightful North Norfolk Coast. The cottage is placed in a wonderful position, with the local village of Great Snoring itself being home to a social club which is open to the public four days a week, here you can play snooker, billiards, pool and darts whilst enjoying some local ale and reasonably priced drinks. The village is only 1.3 miles from the historic village of Walshingham, famous for its priory and shrine, here there are a number of shops, including The Victoria, a charming coffee shop and restaurant, a farm shop selling top quality local produce, two stylish pubs and a number of antique shops. Holkham Hall & Estate with its regular open air concerts and annual events for children is in close reach, with 25,000 acres of estate to roan, visitors can explore the 1600s Italian-style villa whilst walking amongst free-roaming dear, or take a boat out on the lake for a truly scenic experience. The delightful town of Wells-next-the-Sea is only six miles away and boasts beautiful golden sandy beaches, iconic beach huts and a huge range of high-quality eateries and specialist shops. Thursford is only a few miles away via a scenic car journey, and is home to the world famous Christmas Spectacular, Santa’s Magical Journey and the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs! Head up to the Norfolk Coast AONB for some excellent walking trails and routes, and explore the beautifully rugged coastline of the east of England. King's Lynn is within easy reach boasting an array of historic buildings and a delightful harbour making for a wonderful day out. The Bothy is a beautifully-presented property with a fabulously quaint interior, perfect for a getaway to Norfolk.
Walsingham is a pleasant town resting in the north of Norfolk in the east of England, and within easy reach of the coast. Known for its religious shrines in honour of the Virgin Mary, this town was a major centre of Pilgrimage back in the Middle Ages because of the Holy House built after a Saxon noblewoman had a vision of Mary, nowadays giving the town a rich history. In these more modern times you’ll be pleased to find an array of shops, some excellent pubs serving ales and food, and local boutiques and businesses, along with the famous church and religious shrine.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk room.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, double walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil fired central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars through arch, or on-street parking.
Enclosed garden with patio area and seating, with lawned area by the parking area.
One well-behaved dog welcome, dog bed with clean bedding and dog bowls provided.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 1.9 miles, pub within 1.8 miles.
Note: The off-road parking is reached by going through the arch as seen in images, suitable for small to medium cars