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Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk

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Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton: Nestled in majestic woodland
Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton: Open plan living space
Ground floor: Kitchen area
Ground floor:  Open plan living space
Ground floor: Dining space

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Dereham, Norfolk
  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Norfolk Coast
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Pensthorpe Natural Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk

Bears Cottage in Wood Norton offers a unique, off-grid escape from the everyday with total tranquillity. Set amongst 200 acres of private woodland down a one mile driveway, this special location is the perfect setting for the whole family. Enjoy exploring the surrounding woodland and the complete privacy of this rare location.

This luxury detached self-catering cottage offers pure escapism, yet is just a short drive to the beautiful Norfolk coast and many pretty villages and towns.

The established woodland which surrounds Bear's Cottage contains many famous specimen trees, planted in the 1850's and the woods harbour an abundance of flora and fauna, with over ten miles of private paths and tracks to cycle, ride in or explore, allowing you to completely get back to nature.

Restored in 2016, the cottage has lost none of its individuality and charm and the old stables have been converted into what is now a large kitchen and open-plan living space. The house now offers all the modern conveniences and luxuries you could wish for, with a large kitchen, dining, living area with vaulted ceiling and beams, wooden floorboards and bi-fold doors opening up onto the lawned garden and woodland beyond. At the front of the house there is a cosy snug with wood burning stove, where you can relax on an evening, plus a practical downstairs shower room and a separate utility room. Downstairs you'll also find a twin bedroom and en-suite bathroom, perfect if some members of your party want a little more privacy.

There's a twin bedroom downstairs with en-suite bathroom. Upstairs you'll find three further bedrooms, two of which have king-size beds and wash basins and a children's twin bedroom plus a spacious family bathroom with feature freestanding claw-footed bath.

Outside there's also a separate games room barn with table tennis. Bring your bikes, bring your dogs, bring your binoculars and come with a deep desire to discover more about nature and a strong willingness to let go, unwind and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation.


Additional Information:
Three well behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge).
WiFi available. Limited mobile phone signal.

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Dereham

Dereham is home to this cottage. Nelson Museum and Elizabethan House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whin Hill Cider and Strikes Bowling. Travelling with kids? Consider Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station and Natural Surroundings. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Dereham, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Norfolk Coast - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Pensthorpe Natural Park - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Blickling Hall - 20 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Holkham Hall - 25 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 21 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Henry IV Fakenham - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk located?

Set in Dereham, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pensthorpe Natural Park, Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station and Natural Surroundings. Norfolk Coast and Heydon Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

The most magical place!

A true hideaway that didn’t disappoint! From the booking process to the accommodation to the surroundings we cannot fault this. Stunning, absolutely stunning! Already booked for next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing

A lovely place to stay and unwind in the middle of a 200 acre forest, No crowds of people just birds and nature around us it was heavenly. Just one thing spoilt the peaceful setting were very loud bangs from gunshots going off daily that ruined the tranquility of peace and quiet. Kindest Regards Tom Watson.
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6/10 Okay

Peace and quiet, but totally no frills

Enchanting setting -we loved venturing through the woodland to find such an unusual property and the peace and solitude was just what we were looking for. Sadly, being absolutely surrounded by acres of tall trees meant very little/no breeze so interior, especially bedrooms, were very musty and soft furnishings smelled damp. Standards of cleanliness were not what we had hoped for the price; housekeeping had not provided sufficient towels for every guest, and those they brought next day were laundered poorly. Also, someone else's (used) underwear was found in one of the dressing tables! The dogs' welcome basket was a lovely touch, but sadly the towels left for the dogs had not been laundered, so we used our own. In the end, the wasps, gnats, flies and ticks won and we left for home early. It was an adventure though, so we're glad we tried it, if only to rule out a return visit. Would recommend to more hardy individuals who were looking for a step away from camping/yurt holidays. Take lots of insect repellent, and maybe your own towels.

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