Rose Cottage

About this property

Downham Market 7.8 miles. Resting on a quiet street filled with period flint cottages is Rose Cottage, a gorgeous stone-built dwelling offering a fantastic UK holiday stay in the heart of East Anglia, perfect for a large family getaway. Find this stunning semi-detached property, boasting neutral exposed stone resting behind an enclosed pebbled front entrance garden and heaps of traditional character. Spend a cosy winter's evening cuddled up in front of the woodburning stove, before deciding on a family film on the TV as you rest your legs on the plush sofa with a hot chocolate. Throw together your best dish in the well-equipped kitchen/diner, a spacious room where you can use all the fantastic amenities for your self-catered meals before enjoying a sociable dinner at the formal dining table, accompanied by your loved ones and lots of wine. The kitchen leads out to an enclosed garden; read your favourite book on the patio during a warm afternoon, use the shed for bike storage, or open up the gate and enjoy the views out to far-reaching fields. The ground floor boasts a lovely twin room, where the older kids can enjoy a bit of freedom in the night during a fun sleepover, also on this floor is the family bathroom, benefiting from a spacious bath with an overhead shower so you can take your pick from a long hot soak or quick morning rinse. The rest of the bedrooms can be found up the traditional steep cottage stairs, another twin, and a master double, all with ample storage, a magnolia colour scheme, and fresh carpets. When you don't fancy cooking, you can find a fish and chip shop which is a short walk, where you can grab a warm bag of delicious goodness to share out on the dinner table or dine out at the Blue Bell pub and café, offering tasty pub fare, recommended to visit for a tipple and a bite to eat. Oxborough Hall National Trust building is also close to the cottage for you to visit on a morning walk! All the necessary shops and pubs can be found a short drive away in Downham Market, a thriving market town boasting a wealth of supermarkets, independent shops, local pubs, gorgeous restaurants, and several fabulous weekly markets. There are even more attractive market towns within easy reach, such as Dereham, Swaffham and Thetford, as well as the bustling medieval town of Norwich just 25 miles away, ideal for a fun day of sight-seeing, shopping, and sampling local eateries. Adventurers will love the chance to explore Thetford Forest and the North Norfolk Heritage Coast with an expansive choice of walking trails, trailways, and activity centres among enchanting woodlands, lush fields, or sandy beaches. Explore the vibrant town of King's Lynn, where you can visit the entertaining Lynn Museum, King’s Lynn Arts Centre, and the Majestic Cinema. Discover the RSPB reserves a short drive away along this picturesque stretch of beautiful coastline, with the Queen's Sandringham estate and grounds easily accessed from here. Pick Rose Cottage for a memorable family retreat.

Downham Market is a historic market town situated in the heart of Norfolk, home to an abundance of waterways, a clock tower, weekly markets, and a railway station with links to Ely, Cambridge, King's Cross London and King's Lynn. Attractions nearby include Fen Rivers Way, the River Great Ouse, Welney's Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust nature reserve, as well as Ely Cathedral, the Queen's Sandringham Estate, and a wealth of west Norfolk coastal villages, towns and rspb sites.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms; 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground-floor twin.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Oil central heating and woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Roadside parking.

Enclosed garden with lawned area, storage shed, and patio with seating.

4 well behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.6 miles.

Note: Highchair and Stairgate available on request