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Cosy Carpenters Cottage in market town of Holt. Quiet & Secluded, parking, piano

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Front door. 8 Carpenters Cottages, Holt
Double Bedroom ready for the next guests returning
Quiet and secluded courtyard garden with outdoor seating
Beautiful Hollyhocks
Open Plan sitting room and kitchen. With piano

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Holt, ENG
  • Holt Country Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Letheringsett Watermill
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Sheringham Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Shower & Toilet

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy Carpenters Cottage in market town of Holt. Quiet & Secluded, parking, piano

Pretty Traditional North Norfolk Holiday Cottage with Piano, Parking and Pub 3 mins walk! Sleeps 1 or 2. Lovingly restored to the highest standard, this delightful, quiet and secluded cosy one bedroom traditional brick and flint cottage, probably dates back to the early 1800s. It is situated in the heart of Holt. Walk through the secret gate and you will see 8 Carpenters Cottage in an idyllic private courtyard setting. You will be taken back 100 years in time with all the comfort of home. Walk into Holt (2 minutes) and you will go back in time 40 years. Enjoy that homely feel, free wi-fi or just sitting out in the courtyard garden with a glass of white wine from the wine cooler! There is private off-road parking at the back of the cottage.

Open plan sitting room and kitchen with wooden floor, persian rugs and original local artwork.
Wonderful Colefax and Fowler fully lined curtains, wool carpets and oak beams and worktops.
Neff Electric cooker and Gas Hob. Even a separate Wine Cooler!
Dishwasher to make things easier for you.
Sony Smart TV & DVD in Sitting room. TV and DVD in Bedroom upstairs.
Staircase is wide with a good handrail on left. Not the usual tiny staircase in traditional Norfolk cottages!
Upstairs next to the bedroom - good sized size shower easy access.
Wonderful handmade Harrison mattress and oak bedstead.
TV/DVD in Bedroom.
Electric blanket with dual controls (in the Winter months).
Linen and towels supplied.

8 Carpenters Cottages is centrally situated in the pretty Georgian town of Holt which has a charm and character all of its own. Holt has many interesting independent shops, local fishmongers, green grocer, galleries, bookshops, antique shops and the famous Bakers and Larners department store with a separate food hall and wine merchant which celebrated its 250th year in 2020! You can enjoy the cafe life and watch the world pass by at the well known Byford's cafe. Coffee shops abound! You can relax, no need for a car, just walk everywhere and enjoy North Norfolk at its best. The King's Head Pub and Steak Bar is a 2 minute walk! Magpies Cafe and patisserie is wonderful and just round the corner. You can eat out on the pavement as well. Fresh bread. Takeout as well.
Things to see and do around 8 Carpenters Cottage, Holt:
Visit Spout Hills/Spout Common
Spout Hills, just a short walk from the Holt High Street, it is a special place of streams, ponds, marsh orchids and mint. Comprising of 14 acres of registered common land.
HOLT Country Park is about a 10 minute walk from the cottage.
Holt Country Park is situated on the edge of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Holt is an ideal location for Wildlife and Bird Watchers - Blakeney National Nature Reserve - 6 miles. Blakeney Point, within Blakeney National Nature Reserve, is a four-mile-long sand and shingle spit. Sand dunes have formed over hundreds of years on the shingle ridge and form a rare habitat valuable for unusual plants, insects, birds and seals.

NWT Cley Marshes Nature Reserve

The NWT Cley Marshes comprises 400 acres with reclaimed marshes, lagoons, pools, hides, board walks, walks along risen banks and the shingle beach at Cley, and a state of the art visitor centre with spectacular views over the marshes towards the sea.

Arrive at the visitor centre and you'll be greeted by very friendly staff who will answer any questions you may have. If you want to visit the hides, you do need to pay, but if you want to just take a walk along the board walks, or up to the beach, then that's free. Don't forget your binoculars though, as you will definitely need binoculars for bird watching!

It's worth going into the visitor centre just for the view across the marshes. It is stunning coastal landscape that you won't get anywhere else in the UK.

Lovely at all times of year there is always something to do in Norfolk: How about ....
1940s weekend, usually September
Holt Festival in July.
Thursford Spectacular Christmas Show.
Birdwatching at Cley Marshes
Breakfast at Byfords Cafe, Holt
Steam train from Holt to Sheringham (Poppy Line)
Fresh Fish and Chips at Alberts in Holt
Walking on Spouts Hill, Holt
Watching a seal bobbing along the shoreline at Cley
Walking through Sheringham Park in May and admiring the Rhododendrons.
There are many National Trust properties in the area.

Property manager

Anne Sheldon
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES During **COVID** guests will be asked to arrive after 4pm and leave before 9am to give more time for cleansing the cottage
*COVID* Leave upstairs windows open on leaving to air for 3 hours before deep cleanse. Fill & Turn ON dishwasher - cutlery, mugs etc. Do not empty.
*COVID* Please strip bed, fold linen and towels and leave on bed.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holt

Located in Holt, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Letheringsett Watermill and Row Houses are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whin Hill Cider and Royal Cromer Golf Club. Natural Surroundings and North Norfolk Railway Holt Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holt, ENG

What's nearby

  • Holt Country Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Letheringsett Watermill - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Muckleburgh Collection - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Sheringham Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Cromer Beach - 18 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 10 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe Chapel Yard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chubby Seal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Byfords of Holt - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Folly Tearoom - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Carpenters Cottage in market town of Holt. Quiet & Secluded, parking, piano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy Carpenters Cottage in market town of Holt. Quiet & Secluded, parking, piano?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Carpenters Cottage in market town of Holt. Quiet & Secluded, parking, piano?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Carpenters Cottage in market town of Holt. Quiet & Secluded, parking, piano located?

Located in the heart of Holt, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Norfolk Coast, Holt Country Park and Letheringsett Watermill. Natural Surroundings and North Norfolk Railway Holt Station are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely comfortable cottsgecin the heart of Holt. Tasteful and personal too!
A lovely property that is warm and comfortable in every respect. We loved our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Holt
Had a lovely stay in Carpenters Cottage in Holt. Cottage had everything needed for a short stay. Close to shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Cycling around the area is a great way to see the local villages and wildlife with the bonus of it being nice and flat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for exploring North Norfolk
This cosy cottage for two is located in the lovely town of Holt. It is just a very short walk to the High Street and is adjacent to the road to the coast - perfect for a break in this delightful part of East Anglia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christine
Lovely relaxing stay - great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a lovely cottage.
A very good weeks stay in a great Georgian town. North Norfolk is one of our favourite areas of the country.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Just lovely , from the decor to the location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carpenters Cottage
Very nice cottage, great for two people
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holt cottage
The cottage was comfortable and well equipped. It would be difficult to find a better location in North Norfolk.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
A perfect place to unwind. A lovely, peaceful cottage which is in the centre of the beautiful town of Holt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrew c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Romantic little cottage
Beautiful little cottage with everything you need around you from shopping to coffee, to lunch to bird watching. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANTHEA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anthea Dodd
Lovely cottage for two conveniently situated a few hundred yards from Budgeons supermarket. It is on a par with Waitrose with prices but the convenience far outweighs the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Town Cottage
Ideal location for visiting Holt. You are right in town with all the shops, pubs and restaurants, bus stops in walking distance. Cute cottage, open plan but definitely big enough for two. Easy check in and out and excellent communication with owner & Vrbo. Parking is round the other side of cottage which is a short walk round with bags. Even though it’s in town very peaceful & relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Lovely comfortable cottage. Easy to drive to Blakeney, Cley, Cromer, Sheringham plus national trust properties nearby. The 'poppy' line to take the steam train to Sheringham is half an hour walk from the cottage or drive to the station and pay £2 to park all day. Holt itself is a lovely small town to explore with its own country park. We also enjoyed a couple of days bird watching at Cley and also Trimingham whilst the Bee eaters are in the UK.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely Holt
The cottage was spotlessly clean. We stayed during one of the hottest August weeks, the cottage had the morning sun pouring through the front windows, but remained cool inside. A very comfortable lounge area, perfect for relaxing after a long day hiking the North Norfolk coastal path, the shower room is a good size, with a good flowing constant temperature shower. The bedroom is very generous in size with ample storage and a comfortable bed. The Parking at this property is a super bonus, and no 8 probably has the best spot of all with easy access. Holt itself is a maze of fascinating retailers,and eateries We have stayed in many holiday rentals no 8 Carpenters Cottages is one we would absolutely return to. Thank you Anne we had a lovely time, your arrival instructions and cottage itinerary is very accurate and comprehensive
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North Norfolk
We would thoroughly recommend the cottage as a base for discovering Holt and North Norfolk. The cottage was provided with everything you could wish for. Holt and the surrounding countryside are beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Normal for Norfolk
We were attending the wedding of a close family member near Holt and the cottage was absolutely ideal for our purposes. Not only was it cozy, comfortable and well-equipped but also very close to Holt’s lovely town centre and the reception venue.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anne Sheldon

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I live in the East of England and wouldn't live anywhere else - it is a secret how beautiful the North Norfolk coast is.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the area. This is a traditional brick and flint cottage and was a perfect project for me. Located in the centre of the beautiful market town of Holt where you feel you go back in time as soon as you open the hidden courtyard garden gate with parking, made No.8 unique. It is so peaceful. Lovingly restored the location makes a wonderful base to visit the North Norfolk Coast which is about 4 miles. National Trust properties nearby and Sheringham Park is stunning.

What makes this property unique

Welmar Piano in tune, priavte parking and feeling of home in the cottage. The location is the best - Just being able to walk into Holt without a need for a car is perfect for a holiday and stay at No.8

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests