Cottage in Hempstead, near Holt - Sleeps 6.

Orchard House4 bedrooms, Sleeps 6.

Orchard House is a perfect choice for a relaxing and peaceful holiday, set in a picturesque rural location near to the village of Hempstead. Complete with tennis court and swimming pool.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Living room 1: With wood burner and 43" Freeview Smart TV.
Living room 2: With Freeview TV.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and wooden floor.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.
Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed.
Bedroom 3: With single bed.
Bedroom 4: With single bed.
Bathroom: With bath, toilet and heated towel rail.

Oil central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included (honesty box). Highchair. Welcome pack. Courtyard with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Outdoor heated swimming pool with changing facilities (shared with other property on-site, 9am-12pm; afternoons by arrangement with owner, 12m x 6m, depth 1. 2m - 2. 7m, open daily from 17th May - 13th September 2024, dependent on overnight temperatures in early spring as these may cause delays to initial opening of pool). Tennis court (shared with owners and one other property on-site, 22nd March - 1st November, 9am-4pm, Please bring your own rackets and balls). Bike store. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (working farm). Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond, 5 yards away from the end of the garden.

Set on the Hole Farm Estate, winners of a National Conservation award, Orchard House is a great choice for those looking to explore the area from a picturesque and peaceful setting. Orchard House boasts views across the open countryside. It is furnished with a good mix of antiques and modern pieces and will appeal to those looking for something quirky with some really lovely touches.
There is a lot of history associated with the site. In 1379, John Blakeneye, citizen and fishmonger of London, bought the manor of Hempstead, including the Hole Farmlands, from John de Stodeye, Lord Mayor of London, and by the mid 15th century, many of the farm buildings were built. Owned by the second Earl of Buckinghamshire in the mid 1700s, it later became part of the Blickling Estate. In 1884, the estate, now run by Lady Constance Lothian, had some major alterations and rebuilding at Hole Farm.

These improvements included both the repairing of all the buildings in the original farmyard and the creation of a cattle yard. In fact, the old walls for the cattle yard now provide the shelter for the lovely seasonal, outdoor, heated swimming pool; (guests should bring their own swimming towels). There is also a shared tennis court (please bring your own rackets and balls).
The family who now own the property, have planted 60 acres of woodland and 8½ miles of hedges and the farm has won many conservation and forestry awards. The setting is just lovely as it’s nestled within the beautiful North Norfolk countryside. It’s a 15-minute drive to the stunning coastline where you will find yourself amongst beautiful sandy and shingle beaches, marsh habitats and picturesque quays.

Take a trip to Cromer and walk along the Edwardian promenade or take a stroll along the pier. Head to Blakeney for the Norfolk pursuit of gillie catching. Blickling Estate is just 15 minutes away, but don’t forget to find time to visit Holkham Hall and the Sandringham Estate too. History lovers will also enjoy a trip to the Thursford Military and Muckleburgh Steam collections museums, a trip on the North Norfolk Railway or a guided tour of Norwich Castle. Just 40 minutes away lies Wroxham, the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, where you can join a chartered tour or rent a day launch and watch the world drift by. With cycle routes and walks virtually from the front door, you will be delighted that you chose the Hole Farm Estate to return to for a great night’s sleep. Beach 7 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile