Guests say
Hollyhedge Cottage is a characterful property with a well-stocked kitchen, lovely gardens, and a cosy sitting room with a log fire. It is situated in a quiet village, ideal for exploring North Norfolk. While some guests found the cottage to be clean and well-appointed, others noted issues with cleanliness and dated decor. The steep stairs and bedroom access may not suit everyone, but the cottage is generally seen as comfortable and well-equipped for a relaxing stay.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed. While some guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, others reported issues with dust, a full hoover, and remnants of previous occupants. The negative experiences seem to be in the minority, suggesting that cleanliness is generally maintained to a good standard, but there is room for improvement.
The location of Hollyhedge Cottage is highly praised for being quiet and ideal for exploring the North Norfolk coast. The village of Briston offers necessary amenities and is well-placed for country parks and beaches. The positive comments suggest that the location meets the expectations of most guests.
Comfort receives positive remarks for cosy and warm settings, especially with the open fire. However, some guests mentioned uncomfortable sofas and the inconvenience of accessing the second bedroom through the first. The steep stairs and the layout may not be suitable for everyone, impacting the overall comfort for some guests.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and a maintained garden. Criticisms include dated appliances, a broken shower holder, and the lack of a dishwasher. The presence of games and DVDs is appreciated, but some guests noted long-standing maintenance issues.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. No reviews mention gifts, so it cannot be confirmed whether this is a consistent feature of the property.
About this property
Centrally located in the rural Norfolk village of Briston is Hollyhedge Cottage, a charming, detached 17th century cottage. This cottage offers traditional accommodation, with an inviting living/dining room, featuring low original oak ceiling beams and a large fireplace with open fire, perfect for snuggling up in front of with a glass of wine in hand. Also, on the ground floor is a well-equipped kitchen with brick floor, a delightful single bedroom and family bathroom, ideal for freshening up at the end of an adventure filled day. Steep stairs lead you up to two further well-presented bedrooms, a double and a twin.
Outside is an attractive enclosed garden offering two seating areas and a summerhouse, making this ideal for enjoying the Norfolk sunshine while reading a book or enjoying a family barbecue. The village of Briston boasts good local amenities, with a bakery, butcher's, village store, Post Office and two pubs. This area of Norfolk offers a wide selection of attractions including quaint coastal villages and towns. Just 4 miles from Briston is the delightful Georgian market town of Holt with independent shops and good eateries. Just a little further from this cottage, explore the picturesque North Norfolk coastal road, where you can enjoy boat trips to see the seals at Blakeney Point, go crabbing on the harbour at Wells-next-the-Sea or take the steam train from Holt to Sheringham.
Spend a day visiting the National Trust houses Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall, or one of the area's RSPB sites or wildlife centres. Hollyhedge Cottage is an ideal escape with something for everyone at any time of the year.
Situated in North Norfolk and with an excellent local store, village post office, good bakery and superb butcher's shop is the village of Briston. This vibrant little town is also home to two pubs, a playing field and a large village green and is located in a wonderfully central position making it a good base from which to explore the surrounding area. With the historic Georgian market town of Holt close by offering tempting tea-rooms and enjoyable shops, and Blakeney coastal nature reserve with its fantastic bird spotting opportunities just a 15 minute drive away, this wonderful village is within easy reach of all the region's main attractions. Visitors can also enjoy seal spotting boat trips around the coast, a day exploring some of the many historic towns in the area or a day at the seaside resort of Sheringham, making this a fun and varied spot for a holiday.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double (does not have a bedroom door), 1 x twin (accessed via double bedroom), 1 x ground-floor single.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with open fire
Electric panel heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car , please note when parked you can only exit the car from one side.
Private enclosed garden with furniture and barbecue.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: No stag/hen parties or similar.
Note: Steep cottage stairs.
Due to the style of this property it may not be suitable for customers with reduced mobility.
Note: Property sleeps a maximum of 4 guests.
Note: Please bring your own towels.
Please note - EV charging is not permitted at the property.
Please note: This property does not accept check ins on a Sunday
Reviews (49)
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Julie
Very clean, beautiful secure garden, which was very important as we had our dog and he loved to run around. The kitchen was well equipped, our only disappointment was no dishwasher we would have cooked at the cottage more but hate washing up
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Alison
Great location 10 minutes from Holt and 15 from Blickling. Very clean and well equipped. The ground floor bedroom and bathroom was ideal for my elderly mother. We had a lovely stay at Hollyhedge Cottage for mumâs 90th and would definitely return.
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Libby
The cottage was beautifully decorated for Christmas and felt warm and cosy on arrival. All guests slept in clean, comfortable beds and had a lovely time together, in this lovely home in this lovely village! Will definitely recommend to friends looking to stay in the area. Thank you for making our Christmas super special!