Little Star - Luxury Cottage in Norfolk

Tucked away in the pretty village of Ringstead, just two miles from beautiful Old Hunstanton beach, Little Star is a beautiful romantic cottage for two, oozing rustic coastal charm with wooden floorboards and beams plus an abundance of stylish character.

Dog friendly and in walking distance of the renowned Gin Trap Inn, which sells over 100 different varieties of gin no less, it also serves good food … you just won’t want to leave!

This beautiful Norfolk flint terraced cottage, is very high standard, with character in abundance. Furnished with statement pieces it offers laid back living in a great village with popular pub and village shop. Located close to the Peddars Way and Ringstead downs, you can enjoy stunning walks with fantastic views of the coastline. Head to the local bird and nature reserves at Snettisham and Titchwell and you can also see the bird and wildlife close up too! Little Star is set in a peaceful location up a little gravel drive and is the perfect spot for couples wanting a romantic break or relaxing getaway, in beautiful and inspiring surroundings, whatever the time of the year.

With a spacious sitting room with wood burning stove, practical yet characterful painted kitchen with modern appliances and separate garden room with dining table and chairs with french doors leading to the garden, it is perfect for a summer or winter getaway. Upstairs is reached by a steep traditional Norfolk winder staircase, which leads you into the large vaulted and beamed master bedroom with statement four poster bed and pretty views to the front. The bathroom with its freestanding modern bath tub and large walk-in shower, features a skylight, so you can literally lie in the bath and watch the stars as you soak! Although the cottage has character, the windows are double glazed and there is central heating too, meaning you will be toasty all year round.

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Accommodation Description

Ground Floor:
Sitting room
The spacious sitting room has a timber window seat, cast iron wood burning stove with logs and kindling supplied for your first night. There is a large three seater sofa with chairs and a large television. A door leads into the kitchen.
Kitchen
The kitchen is fully-fitted with an integrated electric fan oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, cafetière and washer/dryer. Leading off the kitchen is a traditional Norfolk winder staircase which takes you up to the master bedroom.
Garden room
From the kitchen there is door which leads into a wonderfully light garden room with feature lantern light, which has decorative wood panelling and double glazed sliding doors opening onto the rear garden which is decked. There is an outside seating and a table and chairs to enjoy the sunshine or to dine alfresco.

Norfolk Winders stairs are enclosed, steep, curved and narrow with a rope hand rail on one side.

First Floor:
Landing
The landing has painted floorboards, decorative wood panelling to the walls and doors opening to the bedroom and bathroom.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is large with a king-size, four poster bed, made up with beautiful linens and a feature of the room is the fireplace and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. There are countryside views to the front
Bathroom
The bathroom has a freestanding bath and double walk in shower enclosure, complete with rain-head shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. There is a feature skylight so you can stargaze from the tub!

Outside:
The rear garden has a patio/terrace, leading up to a raised decked seating area. The garden is enclosed by a combination of timber fencing, carrstone wall and laurel hedging. There is comfortable relaxed seating plus a barbecue and small table and chairs in the rear garden to enjoy the sunshine and to dine alfresco.
A gate opens to the south facing front garden which is enclosed by a picket fence and a path leading to the front door. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a paved area, box hedging and garden furniture.
The property is accessed via a shared driveway with a shingled area providing off road parking at the front for one car.

Additional Information:
Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.

  • Beach Nearby
  • Cycling Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Enclosed Garden
  • High Chair Available
  • Internet
  • Luxury
  • Near Walks
  • Open Fire / Log Burner
  • Parking Available
  • Pub Nearby
  • Romantic
  • Travel Cot
  • Washing Machine

About the area

Ringstead is an unspoilt village just a few miles inland from the North Norfolk Coast. Whether you want an active, adventure packed holiday, or just a peaceful retreat, this is the perfect place to be. Book in for an outstanding fine dining experience at the supremely charming The Gin Trap Inn, a traditional 17th Century coaching inn which stocks more than 100 gins! Roaring log fires make it cosy in winter, and in the summer enjoy the lovely decked garden to the rear.

The village General Store is certainly unique; not only does it stock everything from newspapers to local produce and logs to cleaning products, but it is a labyrinth of rooms for you to explore with an eclectic collection of old and new items for sale. There is also an excellent garden centre, Ward's, in the village too.

The Peddars Way passes through the village on its way to join the Coastal Path, so there is good walking to be had here and on the Ringstead Downs. The village is on the National Cycle Network and is part of the Norfolk Coast Cycleway. The beach sandy beach, pubs, restaurants and Links Golf Course at Old Hunstanton is just two miles away which is in walking distance or easy cycling distance. For guests with dogs, make sure you visit AllDogs Meadow,a 3.5 acre secure meadow for dogs to run and play safely.

The nearby bustling seaside town of Hunstanton offers delicious fish 'n' chips, cafes, ice cream parlours, amusements arcades, bowling alley, crazy golf, watersports centre, Sea Life Centre and traditional fun fair. From the cottage you can reach the beaches at Old Hunstanton, Holme-next-the-Sea, Brancaster and Titchwell and beyond, plus squeeze in a visit to trendy Burnham Market where you can shop until you drop for local produce and browse the fabulous boutiques and independent shops.

A short drive away is HM The King’s Sandringham Estate where you can explore the house, or walk in the parkland and woods with your dog.