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Valdoon

Hickling, Norfolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Cot available
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At a glance

  • Inviting, single-storey holiday home, with a delightful, private garden
  • Dartboard and pool table for a games night, great for big kids
  • Perfect for those wishing to bring their favourite, four-legged friends along

Property code: OC-1794

Newly refurbished and with a sunny garden, this lovely bungalow is tucked away in the beautiful Broadland village of Hickling and makes a great holiday retreat. The interiors are fresh and modern and the owners have created a relaxing space in which to enjoy your holiday. Valdoon is next to the owners’ home but has its own parking, private entrance and garden space. There is a woodburner to warm toes on cooler days and the garden is a sun-trap in warmer weather and not overlooked. With a good pub just down the road and dogs welcome too, Valdoon is a super spot for walkers, birdwatchers, couples, families and friends to unwind and enjoy a truly restful break at any time of the year. Shop/Pub: within walking distance

One Level:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, Smart TV, DVD player, CD player, WiFi and woodburner. French doors to the garden
Kitchen/Dining Room with built-in electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and TV
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and TV
Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed lawned garden with patio area, barbeque, table and chairs.
Garage: Safe storage for bicycles, plus dartboard and pool table.
Parking: Designated parking for two cars.
Heating: Oil fired central heating. Woodburner with fuel starter pack.
Pets: Two well-behaved small/medium dogs welcome, please be aware of our booking information regarding pets. No cats
Also provided: Towels. Books and games. Highchair and cot. Welcome tray.
Notes: This is a non smoking property. Mobile reception – variable.

If you don’t know this part of Norfolk you are in for a treat! The Broads National Park are practically on the doorstep and one of the largest of the Broads is Hickling Broad, a haven for wildlife and looked after by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, who do tours in the summer months, it is easy to spend time away from the world along the marked trails and let the day drift away, don’t forget a picnic. The fabulous east coast beaches are also nearby and often underpopulated even in the summer months, family friendly with soft sands the beach at Sea Palling, just 5 miles away, has been given the prestigious Blue Flag safe beach award this year. Iconic coastal landmarks such as Horsey Windpump and Happisburgh Lighthouse with its candy red and white stripes should not be missed and the resident seal colony at Horsey Gap is about as close to nature as you can get; if you are here in the winter months the new pups can be seen too. A series of Quiet Lanes, that have been designated as rural roads for less traffic, abound in the area, which is great for walkers and cyclists alike and the cultural city of Norwich is worthy of a day’s outing to take in the culture, a bit of retail therapy and so much more.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size room and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Built-in electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Welcome tray
  • Highchair and cot
  • Wood burner (starter pack provided)
  • Smart TV, DVD player and CD player, 1 TV in each bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with patio, BBQ, table and chairs
  • Storage for bikes
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 5 miles, pub just under 1 mile away
  • 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 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by George 13th April 2025

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Excellent

Reviewed by Malcolm 6th March 2025

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Had a great break, very comfortable,and very pet friendly, we would certainly stay there again.

Reviewed by Angela 11th February 2025

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Lots of lovely touches from the owners - a welcome tray, the fire made up, dog towels available etc. We felt very much at home as it was so welcoming. Thank you

Reviewed by Mark 6th January 2025

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This is a return visit for us and we really like this cottage. The property is lovely, great location, very clean and comfortable. All the equipment you'd need. Garden is really good too, particularly in summer. Two good pubs in walking distance and walking down to the broad is lovely.

Reviewed by Reginald 29th December 2024

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Reviewed by Kevin 16th November 2024

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The peace and quiet plus the ultimate darkness at night, made Valdoon a wonderful place to stay and ultimately relax.

Reviewed by John 21st October 2024

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Excellent accomodation and location

Reviewed by Pauline 28th September 2024

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Valdoon is a great bungalow with a beautiful garden full of bird life. Comfortable bed with large tv in bedroom. We really appreciated the lovely welcome pack, cake, Prosecco, matchmakers as well as the usuals of tea/coffee etc. We heartily recommend this property for a wonderful relaxing break.

Reviewed by Barbara 18th August 2024

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Reviewed by Heidi 4th August 2024

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Lovely, comfortable cottage with everything that we needed. Excellent enclosed garden to relax in and we enjoyed the games room. Perfect location to stay put or explore the area. Extra bonus was the welcome pack - much appreciated.

Reviewed by Tanya 28th July 2024

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Ideal settling for exploring Norfolk But also for a calm relaxed holiday. Lovely garden with lots of wildlife Pub within walking distance and a lively nature reserve nearby

Reviewed by Vivien 21st July 2024

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The bungalow - especially the kitchen - was very clean and well equipped. The lounge was comfortable and the garden was perfect for relaxing in after a day exploring the area.

Reviewed by Dot 30th June 2024

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Good location outside garden

Reviewed by Susan 9th June 2024

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A very clean and comfortable bungalow, everything is high speck and spotless it has a lovely garden and garden furniture .really well placed to visit the beaches ,we were very pleased with everything. Would definitely recommend. It was very peaceful.

Reviewed by Sally 2nd June 2024

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Lovely property with a beautiful garden in a great location.

Reviewed by Jeffrey 27th May 2024

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Excellent property. Takes a day to adjust to the pace of life but we have subsequently taken to the property and the location. Will stay again.

Reviewed by April 9th April 2024

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Reviewed by Annemarie 8th April 2024

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At first glance I thought oh no, it's in somebodies garden, but it was by the side and not over looked at all. Our dogs loved running round in the garden and was the ideal size for two Sprockers. The games/garage room was an added bonus too, the log burner was most welcome as it was a bit chilly at night, we were unable to turn thermostat up as itRead more had a plastic box over it with a lock,which was a bit strange! Lovely area for visiting near beaches and Tesco not to far away. Would go back for a weekend. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 12th March 2024

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Just returned from a weeks stay at this lovely comfortable cottage. There is everything you need, clean and tidy, beautiful enclosed garden safe for dogs. Owner was very helpful would love to return in the warmer months to enjoy the beautiful garden. Would definitely return

Reviewed by Andy 23rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Sally 7th February 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage with everything you need as well as a nice pub 5 minutes walk away if you dont fancy cooking

Reviewed by Andrew 15th December 2023

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Really comfortable and cosy.

Reviewed by Penelope 5th December 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 13th November 2023

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Reviewed by Alex 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Carol 11th September 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 20th August 2023

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The cottage is perfect and very comfortable. It has everything you could need and a beautiful garden to relax in.

Reviewed by Adrian 16th July 2023

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Super enclosed garden very safe for our 2 dogs and nice walks nearby. I suggested to owner the opportunity to charge plug in hybrids would be a useful addition even at an extra cost.

Reviewed by Pat 2nd July 2023

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Lovely, clean and comfortable accommodation with a great private garden. Pool table was an added bonus.

Reviewed by Steven 20th June 2023

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Valdoon is a lovely, dog friendly holiday cottage. It is in a private and tranquil location but is in easy reach of lovely walks and local beaches. The cottage was spot on and I wish we could have stayed longer. We stay in this area of Norfolk at least once a year and would definitely stay at Valdoon again.

Reviewed by Susan 12th June 2023

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