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Pilgrims Progress

Bacton, Norfolk Coast

  • 4 Star
The cottage is located in the extensive mature gardens and grounds of the 16th century Grade II listed Pilgrims House
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of 34 Large farmhouse kitchen with most major appliances and lovely character beams and tiled floors
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of 34 Light and airy ground floor double bedroom with twin beds, pine bedroom furniture and a pretty stained glass window and French doors leading on to the garden
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of 34 Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and a gas barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining. There is also shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and swing ball
of 34 Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and a gas barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining. There is also shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and swing ball
of 34 Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and a gas barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining. There is also shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and swing ball
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of 34 Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and a gas barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining. There is also shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and swing ball
of 34 Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and a gas barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining. There is also shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and swing ball
of 34 Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and a gas barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining. There is also shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and swing ball
of 34 Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and a gas barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining. There is also shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and swing ball
of 34 Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and a gas barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining. There is also shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and swing ball
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You can book this property from:

  • £946 per week
  • £135 per night
  • 4 Star
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 double bed
  • 2 single beds

Bathrooms

  • 1 WC
  • Towels provided

Accessibility

  • Ground floor WC

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Highchair

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
  • Welcome pack

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Private parking

How far to ...?

  • Beach 0.5 miles
  • Pub 0.5 miles
  • Shop 1 mile

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

These four beautifully refurbished cottages are set in the extensive mature and secure gardens and grounds of the 16th century Grade II listed Pilgrims House, which was once the farmhouse of Bromholm Priory. A track behind the properties leads to the sandy beach. See further cottage details and 360 degree views on www.pilgrimsholidaycottages.co.uk Shop/ Pub: 0.5 miles

Gardens: Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and gas barbecue. There is shared use of the extensive gardens with a outdoor chess set, seesaw and trampoline.

There is no lifeguard, so an adult must supervise children at all times and nobody can use the pool area on their own.

All facilities and swimming pool are open with allocated time slots for the pool.

Swimming Pool: At the centre of the complex the 16th Century Grade II listed, thatched barn houses a large 13 x 5 metre heated indoor swimming pool and has exposed beams and stained glass windows, with sauna, shower and wc. The pool, with an average year round temperature of 30c is available for each cottage with an allocated time each day between 08.00hr to 18.00hrs.

Mini gym: In the conservatory attached to the swimming pool.  No children under 16 years of age.

Laundry: The laundry room is on the ground floor of the old gig house next to the manager’s office. With washing machine, tumble dryer, irons and ironing boards for guests to use free of charge. Plus an ice machine for all to use.
 Games Room: On the first floor of the old gig house with an air hockey/pool table and table football plus upright arcade games. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Bike Shed: Lockable bike storage available next to the Manager’s Office
Parking: There is a private car park with parking for one car per property with further free public parking available 30 metres away in Abbey Street.
Pets: One very well-behaved dog per cottage. Please be aware of our booking information regarding pets.

Pilgrims Progress is an attractive conversion of a small Norfolk barn, featuring flint walls and exposed beams with elm boards and terracotta tile flooring. Ground floor layout may be suitable for the less able. Please ask for details.

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Sitting Room with two comfortable sofas, corner fireplace with realistic flame-effect electric fire, smart TV,, radio/CD player and stained glass window
Kitchen/Dining Room with an electric cooker/grill, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, larder fridge with icebox and an antique farmhouse dining table and chairs
Bathroom with bath/shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with twin beds, side tables, wardrobe, dressing table, stained glass window and  French doors leading on to the garden

First Floor:
Gallery Bedroom 2 accessed from dining area, steep wooden steps which can be left in position or put into vertical position to give more space below, a double low-level bed, drawers and hanging space. Please note that there are no handrail on the stairs to this bedroom.

Heating:  G.F.C.H. and electric heater in ground floor rooms.
Also Provided: Towels - but please bring your own beach/pool towels. Highchair, Books, games and CDs. WiFi.
Notes: Please be aware that infants are counted as a member of the party

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholm Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The Priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholm Roode. Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The Priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shipton's Almanac.

Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including a pub and shop nearby, a children's playground.

Reviews

We stayed at Pilgrims Progress for a week after Christmas and over the New Year. The accommodation was adorable and very homely and we would definitely stay again. The private use of the heated pool was exceptional. Each of the 5 cottages are given 1.5h daily timeslots on a rota. Fortunately for us, most of the other cottages were empty, so we could change our times to suit our other activities. The building that houses the pool is extra special, and I never tired of looking up at the ancient (and not to ancient) roof timbers and the underside of the thatch whilst swimming. I am a Building Surveyor though. The games room is also great, and we spent several hours playing air hockey and pool with the kids. The pool table has a bit of a mind of its own, but its still great fun. The lovely sandy beach is about 5 minute walk along a track and fantastic for walking the dog on blustery winter days. The only downside with the Pilgrims Progress cottage maybe for some, is that the bedroom is a mezzanine over the kitchen and accessed by a set of steep timber steps with no handrail and a very low beam at the top. If you have mobility problems or young children, this may be a concern. Our dog climbed them once, and we had difficulty getting him down (35kg Old English Sheepdog). After that we had to barricade the bottom with a chair so he couldn't get up them. All in all, wonderful place to stay.

Mr C,

We had a lovely trip to Norfolk despite the weather. Accommodation was great for us and Prosecco on arrival very much appreciated. Pool / sauna access with rotated time for each cottage made the trip. Manager really helpful and dealt with faulty toaster very promptly. Cleanliness of kitchen equipment and bathroom could have been better on arrival.

Mrs Louise W,

Both of the couches in the property were damaged to the extent that it was impossible to sit on them comfortably, which meant it was impossible to be comfortable during the evenings. The furniture was different and in far poorer condition than that shown in the various photos of the property seen on-line. The double bed was in the mezzanine and is not a king, it's barely a double. Again, various photos seen on-line showed the singles on the mezzanine and the double in the ground floor bedroom - this is the most inconvenient layout thinkable - two near pensioners having to climb what is effectively a ladder to go to bed, is ridiculous. The property doesn't have central heating, there are three electric panel heaters and a towel rail. As a consequence, and given that we went in Autumn, the property took hours to warm up and was generally cold and a bit damp and musty. Several of the light fittings didn't work, which meant the living room was invariably dark - it was impossible to read anything. The TV hasn't been updated and therefore, several HD channels are missing. The TV clock is vastly inaccurate and cannot be reset as within half an hour its up to twelve hours pit of sync, which means the EPG can't be accessed. The bath isn't suitable for use as a shower - I slipped and fell over twice, badly hurting my ankle in the process, despite using the cheap, discoloured, useless, non-slip mat supplied for the purpose. There is also a durgo in the bathroom, connected to the soil pipework which is either not working correctly or is not suitable for installation in that position - the bathroom stinks of sewage all the time. The bed's are comfortable, which is a big deal, because at least you can get a good night's sleep and if the living room furniture and shower arrangements were sorted it would be a reasonable place to stay.

Mr John C,

Location

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  • Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm
  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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