Walnut Tree Cottage

ID: S594499

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 3

Snaptrip says

Walnut Tree Cottage in Great Yarmouth is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently commend the friendly owners, the well-equipped facilities, and the beautiful gardens. The property is dog-friendly, with many appreciating the secure outdoor space for pets. The thoughtful touches, such as welcome baskets, add to the charm of this peaceful and ideally located cottage.

Guests that stayed at this property said

Reviewers unanimously mention the spotless condition of the cottage, indicating meticulous attention to cleanliness and maintenance.

The property's location is frequently highlighted as perfect for exploring the Norfolk Broads and coast, with a convenient local pub and shop within walking distance.

Guests describe the cottage as warm, cosy, and comfortable, with a particularly comfortable bed and a cosy lounge, suggesting a high level of comfort throughout the property.

The cottage is praised for being well-equipped and spacious. However, a few guests mention that the showers could use updating, which slightly impacts the score.

Many reviews express gratitude for the welcome basket and other considerate extras, although it is politely noted that such gifts, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Set within 1.3 acres of landscaped gardens on the owners' land in the lovely village of Catfield, in the Norfolk Broads National Park, lies this delightful holiday home, Walnut Tree Cottage. Conveniently located within easy reach of local amenities and a characterful interior fit with plenty of home comforts, this home is an ideal base for a couple or group of friends to explore this scenic area. As you arrive, off-road parking makes unloading a breeze, while the entrance porch makes a great space for drying dogs. Make your way into the L-shaped sitting room where you can cosy up to watch the Smart TV. From here, the kitchen/diner has all you need for your self-catering stay, so you can whip up a tasty dinner to enjoy while you recount the day's adventures at the table. Upstairs, three neatly presented bedrooms offer space to rest; a double with an en-suite, a twin and a single for a flexible sleeping arrangement. Outside, spend the summer months in the charming garden, where your four-legged friends can stretch their legs. Stock up on the essentials at the nearby shop and Post Office or treat your loved ones to a meal at the local pub, The Crown Inn. You can also find a larger supermarket just a few miles away, where you can pick up everything you need for a picnic to take along to the beach, roughly 6 miles away. Wroxham, "The Capital of the Broads'' is just 9 miles away, while the popular seaside resort of Great Yarmouth is around 10 miles away. You’ll also find several National Trust properties nearby, including Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall, both rich in history and grandeur, whilst East Ruston Gardens offers a tranquil setting to explore, dotted with pretty blooms, 32-acres of beautiful walks, and sub-tropical gardens. Find a wealth of attractions in the "Fine City'' of Norwich with theatres, shops, a castle, and a cathedral to keep you entertained, and just 17.7 miles from your home-from-home! Your canine companions can make the most of their trip too, with plenty of dog-friendly beaches dotted along the picture-perfect coast, and for the humans, a good selection of dog-friendly pubs. Make the most of the beautiful Norfolk Broads with a stay at Walnut Tree Cottage.

Norfolk's Catfield village is beautiful. The community is noted for its boat manufacturing industry, poet William Cowper, The Crown Inn, and Sarah's Kitchen. Hikes and bike trips through the breathtaking Broads surround the town. Horsey offers the National Trust's Horsey Windpump, Horsey Mere, Nelson Head, Poppylands Tearoom, The Hatch, and Horsey Gap's golden sands. Nearby, Great Yarmouth has a SEA life centre, National Trust Elizabethan House, beach, Venetian Waterways, and Pleasure Beach.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with air conditioning and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room

Oil-fired central heating.

Electric oven with grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi, DVD player, Bose sound system.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking on private driveway for a maximum of 2 cars.

Enclosed lawned garden and patio with furniture.

Use of separate enclosed paddock for exercising dogs.

Up to three well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 6 miles.

Note: Use of candles is prohibited.

Note: This is an adult-only property.

Note: Maximum four guests.

Note: Due to the style of the property there are some rooms with limited head height.

Note: Dogs must be kept off furniture.

Note: Smaller dogs must be supervised as trellis fencing may not always retain them.

Note: No reptiles.

Note: This property does not accept stag/hen parties

Nearby points of interest

  • Tower climb at St Helen’s church
  • Wroxham Barns
  • Wroxham Miniature Worlds
  • Wroxham Boats Trips
  • Woodforde's Brewery Tap @ Fur & Feather Inn
  • Rowing on the River Bure at Belaugh
  • Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
  • Norfolk Broads
  • University of East Anglia (UEA)

Reviews (30)

  • James

    Everything was spotlessly clean and well maintained. The owners were very friendly and made us feel really welcome - thank you for the basket of goodies when we arrived - and for the card! Great location too - handy for jumping off to the broads and the coast. Nice and peaceful. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Jackie

    Sharon and Tim could not have been more helpful. The location, cottage and facilities could not have been better. Lots of places to visit within easy reach. Very relaxing just sitting outside in the grounds. Easy reach for coast, country and the Broads. Pub and shop in the village. Thanks once again.

  • Paul

    Good place to take the dogs. I have already booked for next year. Very friendly and helpful owners.

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