Acorn Cottage - Romantic Rural Hideaway, Norfolk

Acorn Cottage is a delightful rural escape, situated on the edge of the Blickling Hall estate on the outskirts of Oulton village. The nearby market town of Aylsham provides all facilities, including the Friday morning WI market and a regular farmer’s market (complete with jazz band!). The elegant Georgian town of Holt offers attractive independent shopping, antiques, art galleries and cafes, and the traditional food hall of Larner’s, the Harrods of Norfolk!

Tuck yourself away in this romantic retreat, a beautifully renovated detached cottage set within its own informal garden. Restful decor is complemented with natural seagrass flooring and a thoughtful mix of contemporary and antique furnishings.

Check in/ Checkout Times

Check in: 4:00 pm | Check out: 10:00 am

Accommodation Description

Ground Floor:
Small kitchen
With an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment and dishwasher.
Spacious sitting room
With a wood burning stove, television/DVD player, radio and CD player, iPod dock. From the sitting room, the narrow staircase with winders and open tread leads to the first floor.
Dining area
Open to the pitched beamed roof with double doors opening onto the south-facing rear garden overlooking a quintessential English vista of oak trees and meadows.
Dressing room
Leading to the bathroom The dressing room does have a single bed which may be used but the cottage still only accepts a maximum of two guests.
Bathroom
With a bath and hand-held shower, wash basin and WC.

First Floor:
Galleried double bedroom with 4'6 bed, pitched ceilings with restricted height.

Outside:
Garden with barbecue and garden furniture.
Shed for cycle storage.

Additional Information:
Sorry, no pets or children.
Due to the steep staircase, this property may not be suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.
Please be aware of low door frames on the ground floor and low beams with restricted height on the mezzanine.

Amenities Description

The wonderful North Norfolk coast, with its glorious big skies, is within easy reach.

An abundance of lovely seaside towns including Cromer, Sheringham, Cley, Blakeney, Wells, Morston and Burnham Market, Norfolk's own Chelsea-On-Sea.

Visit the National Trust's Blickling Hall and the Walpole Estate (Wolterton Hall and Mannington Hall).

Also close by is Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park, both National Trust properties.

The cathedral city of Norwich lies to the south.

Wonderful circular walks directly from your doorstep.

Perfect cycling around country lanes (local cycle hire is available in advance upon request).

Jolly narrow gauge railway trips from Aylsham to the Norfolk Broads at Wroxham.

Vintage steam railway journeys from Sheringham to Holt.

Magical seal trips at the nearby coast from Morston and Blakeney

  • Beach Nearby
  • Countryside
  • Cycling Friendly
  • Detached
  • Dishwasher
  • Internet
  • Near Walks
  • Open Fire / Log Burner
  • Parking Available
  • Romantic
  • Short Breaks Allowed
  • Washing Machine

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