Large holiday rental in Great Bircham - sleeps 10

CHERRY RIDGE Cottage
5 bedrooms, sleeps 10

A great family holiday base with countryside views and equipped with an indoor heated salt-water swimming pool.

Located within its own landscaped garden at the edge of the village, this spacious detached house with fine countryside views, makes a comfortable holiday base for families. An indoor heated salt-water swimming pool with Roman steps leading into the water is available for sole use and an indoor games area offers table tennis and table football. Great Bircham itself has a village shop, post office, art/craft gallery, pub, playing field and a windmill (open April until end of September) with bakery and tearoom, and bicycles available for hire. Lying just 8 miles away, the beautiful Norfolk coastline provides plenty of cycle routes and coastal walks, with superb bird watching to be experienced at the RSPB Titchwell Marsh.

The lively seaside town of Hunstanton offers traditional attractions with long stretches of sandy beaches and rock pools, and this together with a Sea Life Centre, shops, inns, restaurants and excellent sports facilities – bowls, tennis, golf and water sports – makes it a popular venue with families. The neighbouring resort of Heacham, home to Norfolk Lavender, has uncrowded sandy beaches where a day by the sea can be spent with a picnic. For the more adventurous, sea fishing and boat trips can be arranged to Scolt Island nature reserve and to see the seal colonies.

At Brancaster (8 miles), a large beach, excellent sailing and windsurfing is offered, together with world-class golf. The historical towns of Kings Lynn, Fakenham and Holt lie within easy reach and provide a selection of shops, theatres, inns and restaurants. Stately homes abound in the area, notably Sandringham Estate (grounds open all year round, house open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence), Holkham and Houghton Halls and the historical ruins of Castle Acre and Priory. Shop and pub ¼ mile

Accommodation details

Large living room with patio doors. Large kitchen with electric range (for cooking). Conservatory. Twin bedroom (zip and link, can be 6ft double). Separate toilet. Open-tread stairs to first floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Extra Amenities

Electricity, full oil central heating, bed linen, towels and superfast Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. High chair. Freesat TV. DVD. CD. Electric range included. Microwave. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Large, enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture. Barbecue. Ample parking. Cycle store. Private indoor natural salt-water swimming pool (37ft x 14ft, depth 3ft to 5ft) with shower and changing facilities, open daily all year. Table tennis and table football. Welcome pack. No smoking.