Guests say
Meadow View is a well-received holiday lodge in Norfolk, praised for its peaceful location, welcoming hosts, and suitability for nature lovers and dog owners. Guests enjoyed the comfortable accommodations, wildlife, and local walks, though some noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
While many guests found the lodge comfortable, there were several mentions of cleanliness issues, such as dust, cobwebs, and a need for better kitchen upkeep. However, these were not universal complaints, indicating a generally satisfactory level of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, proximity to nature, and the village. Guests enjoyed the wildlife, walks, and local amenities, contributing to a high score for location.
Guests frequently mentioned the comfort of the lodge, noting the cosy log burner, comfortable beds, and the homely feel. Some concerns were raised about seating and the need for blinds, but overall, the comfort level was rated highly.
The lodge offers a range of facilities, including a fishing pond and enclosed garden. However, some guests reported issues with maintenance and a lack of certain kitchen utensils, leading to a slightly lower score in this category.
Guests appreciated the welcome gifts, such as wine and shortbreads, and the hosts' responsiveness. It should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be provided on every occasion.
About this property
This welcoming wooden detached bungalow is situated on the owners' delightful estate and working livestock farm, just a few minutes walk from the village centre of East Harling. This lovely, well-presented property appeals to a couple or small family with access to many of Norfolks most popular attractions, including Thetford Forest, the city of Norfolk and the wonderful Norfolk Broads. In a peaceful, tranquil spot, you enter this charming bungalow into a hallway with a storage cupboard to the right where the washing machine is located and then to the living areas, which consist of a kitchen/diner and a separate sitting room. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need and is a place where you can rustle up an evening meal before everyone gathers around the dining table to discuss the days events. After dinner, relax in the pleasant sitting room, where on cooler evenings you can light the woodburner and let your cares drift away, or on sunny days open the French doors in the kitchen that lead onto a patio area and lawned garden, where alfresco dining can be enjoyed. On-site theres a picnic area with thatched gazebo, set next to the River Thet, which runs through the grounds, plus theres also a one acre fishing lake available for guests to use, and the remains of Old Harling Hall, once belonging to Henry the 7ths chancellor can be seen on the estate. You also have free shared use of the hot tub. The South Norfolk village of East Harling has a 15th century church, market square and a range of amenities, including a shop, Post Office and two pubs. Within reach are many places of interest, including market towns, forest walks, and further afield Norwich, the Norfolk Broads and the coast. An excellent base for whatever you wish to see and do in the area.
The attractive village of East Harling is steeped in history and centres round the old market square and a beautiful 15th century church. East Harling has a village store, Post Office, two pubs,snd a fish and chip shop. East Harling sits close to the borders of Suffolk and enables you to visit the many attractions to be found in both Norfolk and Suffolk.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with corner bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Electric panel heaters with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Bike storage.
Enclosed side lawned garden with patio and furniture.
Free, shared use of estate facilities including hot tub, riverside picnic area and one acre lake with specimen fishing.
Four well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: There are boarding kennels on the estate and the owners request dogs to be kept on a lead when walking on the estate.
Note: Children to be supervised at all times due to the River Thet running through the estate, as well as the fishing lake on-site.
The river is unfenced and the lake has a low-level fence.
Nearby points of interest
- High Lodge Centre
Reviews (66)
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Karen
Everything is there that you need. It's peaceful and the best relaxing time I have had. Will definitely be back next year .
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Jeff
We had a great Holliday, lots of great walk from the cottage on the owners estate, we had picnics by the river often as weather was fantastic, my grandson loved it , so did our dogs however one of my boys kept jumping the fence as it was only 4 foot high at one side he made it a game, when he heard other dogs, that he hoped would play , owners were lovely nothing was a bother , best cottage we have been to ever , and we go all over the country every year , highly recommend staying here , pupbs and shops close by , if you want to get away for a quiet relaxing week then this is the place , everything you need, we traveled 270 miles well worth it , def would do it again thank you Robert and Jan
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David
We were made very welcome by the owners