The idyllic rural village of Colkirk is ideally situated for exploring both the countryside and the coastline of North Norfolk. The picturesque quayside town of Wells-next-the-Sea is to the north (12 miles) with its beautiful sandy beach, or you can head to the bustling market town of Fakenham (2.5 miles) which has a range of great shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes plus a golf course and a National Hunt racecourse. Nature lovers can head to Pensthorpe Natural Park (5 miles), Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve (4 miles) and Thursford Wood (8 miles). Other local attractions include Raynham Hall, Axes and Escapes, the ruins of Creake Abbey, Holkham Hall and the Sandringham Estate, all within 20 miles of this retreat.
On entering this property, you’ll see the hallway features a handy sofa bed and leads you through to the characterful main lounge. Full of charm and quaint details including exposed beams and brickwork, this delightful room features plenty of seating, a wood burner set in a quaint inglenook fireplace and an original ornamental baker’s oven. An ideal space to snuggle up and watch a movie on the TV/DVD, the lounge also provides a range of books to browse plus a selection of toys and games for younger guests. Exploring further, the cottage has a wonderful old 1946 Rock-Ola jukebox and a selection of vintage memorabilia and magazines. The tiled kitchen/diner is a fantastic space to get together to enjoy all your favourite meals. The farmhouse dining table is perfect for sitting around to plan the day’s adventures and tuck into a delicious homemade meal. The kitchen has plenty of equipment including a gas oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer and coffee maker. There’s also a separate WC on the ground floor. At the end of the day, head upstairs to the first floor where you will find two cosy bedrooms, each with beautiful, exposed timber beams in the low, sloping, vaulted ceilings. There’s a lovely double room with an old feature fireplace, and a pretty twin room, each with plenty of storage space. There’s also a refreshing family bathroom complete with a bath, shower cubicle and WC.
Outside, the private and enclosed back garden features a large patio and decked area with plenty of outdoor furniture and a BBQ, making a lovely space to dine alfresco. Parking is available for two cars on the gated driveway.