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The Old Cart Lodge

Rockland-St-Mary, Norfolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Light and bright barn conversion, with a sociable, open-plan layout and beautiful courtyard garden
  • After a day of exploring, return to your stylish barn to soak in the bubbling hot tub
  • Bus service from directly outside the property into the centre of Norwich

Property code: OC-1737

Refurbished to an exceptionally high standard this gorgeous one level barn conversion with a hot tub and underfloor heating, offers a super relaxing stay with plenty of creature comforts to hand.  The delightful building, has charm and is full of character.  With exposed beams, comfy corner seating and two bedrooms this lovely barn will not disappoint.  Close to Norwich - there is a bus service directly outside the property that runs regularly into the City - The Broads network and the fabulous sandy east coast beaches, a holiday based in The Old Cart Lodge will bring back many happy memories for years to come.  Shop: within walking distance. Pub: 2 miles

Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen with comfortable seating, Smart TV with FreeSat, DVD player
Kitchen/Dining area with electric built-in oven, electric induction hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, Delonghi coffee machine, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, TV and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a super king-size zip & link bed that can be made up as a twin room, please request on booking, TV
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, washbasin and wc

Garden: fully enclosed with patio, table and chairs, charcoal barbeque and hot tub.
Parking: Driveway parking for two cars.  No EV charging permitted
Heating: Underfloor heating.
Pets: Two well behaved dogs welcome, treats/blankets provided - please be aware of our booking information regarding pets. 
Also provided:  Towels. Books and games. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Welcome tray.
Notes:  This is a non-smoking property. Mobile reception - variable. £50 additional fee for use of hot tub.  The Old Cart Lodge won an award for the most Dog Friendly holiday cottage in the UK.

At the time of the Norman Conquests the village of Rockland St Mary was split in ownership with half being under the guidance of the Earl of Norfolk and the other half the Abbot of Langley Abbey.  The two townships were eventually joined to become the attractive Broadland village as we know it today with its own small Broad to the east of the village and a good village pub and shop.  The area is set in an attractive low lying valley with the River Yare running through it, ideal for bird watchers and cyclists, whilst the Wherryman's Way accessed from the village, makes a great walking day out.   A holiday based here offers many attractions; the fine City of Norwich is full of cultural attractions, cinema complexes, great shopping and a wide choice of cafes restaurants and pubs.  The RSPB Strumpshaw Fen and the Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum are just across the River Yare and a day trip to The Broads to explore the inlets and waterways, is easily done from here.  The traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth is directly to the east as are the less populated beaches of Caister-on-Sea and Winterton-on-Sea - the east coast beaches are large, sandy and there is space for the whole family to enjoy a day out.  A little further north discover Horsey with its famous wind pump now looked after by the National Trust and from here take a walk to the beach where you will discover the resident seal colony - so who's watching who?

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 super king-size zip-and-link (can be made up as a twin on request – please specify on booking)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, and WC, 1 en-suite with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, De’Longhi coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Welcome pack provided and dog welcome treats/blankets available
  • Smart TV/DVD in lounge area, TV in both bedrooms
  • Hairdryer and bathrobes supplied
  • Enclosed garden with patio, outdoor furniture, BBQ, and hot tub ( £50 additional fee for use of hot tub.)
  • No dedicated EV charging point. Charging an EV is therefore not permitted
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 2 miles, beach 20 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Octavia Heath

This property is personally managed by Octavia.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lynda 3rd May 2025

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Absolutely beautiful place in a great location! Everything you could want & more! Owners Jenny & Lloyd are delightful, accommodating & on hand if you have any questions. A ltlle gem!

Reviewed by Caroline 5th April 2025

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Reviewed by Phil 9th March 2025

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The Old Cart Lodge exceeded our expectations: The house is well speced, very comfortable with good quality fittings etc. Nice outside space. Jenny the owner was welcoming and friendly. It was a perfect cottage and we will return at some point. We lovely the location with easy access to excellent walks over the fens without having to get in car. My Read moredaughters small dog loved the secure outside space - so did we!! Hide

Reviewed by Ann 2nd February 2025

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A beautiful cart lodge in a great location, would highly recommend

Reviewed by Yvonne 24th January 2025

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Great place to stay with everything we needed. Jenny provided all the information we required as well as a lemon drizzle cake. Hoping to return.

Reviewed by Samantha 3rd December 2024

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Absolutely stunning property ; beautiful hideaway from busy life. The hosts Jenny & Lloyd were delightful! Home made lemon drizzle delightful ; all the things we needed and more ! Well thought out and designed property

Reviewed by Gayle 22nd October 2024

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We loved our stay at the Old Cart Lodge. The accommodation is gorgeous inside and out and suited our family or two adults, two teens and our dog perfectly. The outdoor space was particular important for our dog and was completely secure for him to safely roam around. Our stay was comfortable and cosy, the welcome treats for both us and our dog wereRead more a lovely touch and we all enjoyed the hot tub too. Well situated to the coast, getting the park and ride into Norwich and we would highly recommend a walk at Whitlingham Country Park, the cafe there is lovely too! A great stay and we would definately like to book a return visit at some point too. Communication with the owner was great and she was happy to answer any questions we had. Hide

Reviewed by James 2nd October 2024

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Old Cart Lodge was absolutely fantastic, loved by every member of our family, especially our Labrador! The property is perfect - tidy and well maintained throughout, and by far the best dog-friendly property we have stayed in. The village is great with a host of lovely walks on the doorstep and only 30/45 mins drive from countless beaches, most oRead moref which are dog friendly. All in all I could not fault the accommodation, location and value for money. Highly recommend to anyone. Hide

Reviewed by Keith 24th August 2024

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Lovely accommodation with everything you could want in a peaceful area.

Reviewed by Rebecca 29th July 2024

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Absolutely beautiful. We had a fantastic stay. Loved the cottage and the hot tub. Everything was perfect. Lovely surrounding area and not too far from other places to visit. Host was lovely. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Jeanette 6th July 2024

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Reviewed by Ian 21st June 2024

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Well if this was a tv show and Four in a Bed then we would give, 10/10 for hosts, 10/10 for how were the facilities, 10/10 for cleanliness etc.. Superb cottage and great location. Would we stay again at Old Cart Lodge - Yes we would - definitely !!!!

Reviewed by Patrick 19th June 2024

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Extremely nice cottage and well equipped

Reviewed by Sarah 11th June 2024

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Lovely place, very comfortable and would recommend to family and friends.

Reviewed by Sandra 3rd June 2024

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Lovely cottage and courtyard garden, great location for exploring Norfolk, lush lemon drizzle cake

Reviewed by Sharon 19th May 2024

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Very good accommodation, well equipped and luxury feeling. Owners very attentive and caring.

Reviewed by Rachel 4th May 2024

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The Old Cart lodge is very beautifully decorated with lovely touches and attention to detail, making it a real home from home. The property is cosy and relaxing, yet bright and airy making it perfect for summer or winter stays. Our break was perfect and we cannot recommend it enough.

Reviewed by Owen 29th April 2024

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Good property with good comms with owner

Reviewed by Abigail 18th February 2024

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We stayed for three nights and had a wonderful time. The cabin was beautiful, and so spacious - even bigger and better than it looks from the photos. It had everything we needed for our stay. Paying more for the hot tub was a bonus and well worth it. It was a great size and we went in it each night under the fairy lights. We would love to come backRead more in the summer. Communication from the host was great, and check in and check out was an easy process. I would highly recommend and we are already looking to come back. Hide

Reviewed by Michaela 23rd November 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 6th November 2023

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The cottage was warm (under floor heating throughout) and very tastefully decorated. Comfortable, with everything we needed for a weekend. The hot tub was wonderful - a perfect addition for 4 friends relaxing!

Reviewed by Marcia 11th September 2023

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Reviewed by Lucy 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Fiona 8th July 2023

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Booking and payment straightforward. The property itself exceeded expectations in every sense. The property owners were very friendly and helpful. Couldnt fault a thing.

Reviewed by Grant 7th June 2023

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Reviewed by Peter 3rd June 2023

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The property was exactly as described. Pet friendly for our dog. Jenny and Lloyd were very friendly and knowledgable on places to visit and to eat. Equipment and facilities excellent even down to the provision of robes for using the hot tub

Reviewed by Garry 28th May 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 26th May 2023

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We had a wonderful week at the Old Cart Lodge. The owners were lovely and happy to share tips on places to visit and eat out. We received helpful information from them before we arrived which helped us with the our arrival and settling in. We were very impressed with the cottage. It was spacious and comfortable, furnished to a high standard and impRead moreeccably clean. There was a welcome pack waiting for us which included a delicious homemade lemon cake. The location of the property was great for access to the Norfolk Broads. The coast was only 30 minutes away and Norwich was easily accessible on the days when the weather wasn't so great. Altogether we had a wonderful week. We'll definitely be returning again and would not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family. Hide

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