Country house to rent in Hindolveston, near Holt - sleeps 10

Dyes Cottage 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10

A secluded retreat complete with everything to keep the family entertained including games room with snooker table, and tennis.

Accommodation details

2 steps to entrance. Ground floor: Living room with beams and wooden floor. Dining room with beams and wooden floor. Kitchen with breakfast area and tiled floor. Study. Utility room. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 5 bedrooms: 3 double, one with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 single with additional pull-out single, 1 twin (short beds, 5½ft long, for children). Bathroom with toilet. Annexe with games room.

Open fire in living room and wood burner in dining room (fuel included). Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Freeview TV. DVD. Electric range. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. 2 fridge/freezers. Wi-fi. 3½-acres lawned garden and woodland with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Ample parking. Cycle store. Games room (in annexe) with table tennis, snooker table and sauna. Tennis court. No smoking. NB: Fenced well, 5 yards.

Extra Amenities

This wonderful period detached cottage stands alone surrounded by its own large 3½-acre lawned garden and woodland, and boasts a tennis court and a games room in a separate annexe, with a full size snooker table (for adults use only), sauna, table tennis and football goals which can be set up in the garden. Tucked away at the end of an unmade lane completely surrounded by woodland and countryside, the cottage’s location is perfect for nature lovers. It is also ideally located for exploring the North Norfolk coast and countryside. The area is famous for its natural sandy beaches, numerous National Trust properties, stately homes, RSPB birdwatching spots and outstanding nature reserves.

The living room has a traditional open fire, comfy chairs and a snug leading off. During the winter months, guests can enjoy nights by the fire or the baby grand piano! There is a large dining room with a woodburner and is ideal for enjoying family meals.

The kitchen with pine table at one end caters for larger families and groups. There is also a shower room with toilet. A staircase leads off the dining room to five bedrooms and a family bathroom. One of the double bedrooms has en-suite facilities, and all rooms offer beautiful views across the fields and the cottage garden.

The cottage benefits from a lovely large garden and large seating terrace with fenced well, and there is ample parking on the drive for many cars. The cottage is in a good location for exploring and is only a short drive from the quaint coastal town of Blakeney and close to Wells-next-the-Sea with its outstanding sandy beach. There are miles of heritage coastline, with creeks, marshes, cliffs, beaches and dunes to explore. Discover Holkham and Blakeney National Nature Reserves, including the renowned Blakeney Point, which are both ideal for bird and seal watching.

Visit Cley Marshes, Titchwell Marsh and Snettisham Nature Reserves, and Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, which is only a 15-minute drive from the cottage. There are plenty of historical places to visit, with Sandringham Estate, Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall, Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall all within easy reach. The Norfolk Coastal Path stretches for miles and there are many delightful cycle rides, including Peddars Way, which passes to the west of the cottage through Harpley, Docking and Sedgeford to Hunstanton, where it joins the Norfolk Coastal Path. The Poppy Line Steam Railway and Norfolk Broads are within easy reach. The renowned village of Holt is only 6 miles away with its cafés, boutiques, galleries and antique shops. Horse riding, horse racing and golf are all within easy reach. Shop 3½ miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles