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5 Carpenters Cottages

Holt, Norfolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Charming cottage in the heart of a Georgian market town
  • Bright, light interior with pretty courtyard garden
  • A great base for exploring the distinctive beauty of the Norfolk Coast AONB

Overview
Property code: OC-1811

This pretty brick and flint cottage is located at the heart of the elegant Georgian town of Holt, yet tucked away in a quiet Loke. Presented for luxe living, the charm of the cottage will not escape you as you walk in the front door. With Egyptian cotton sheets, anti-allergenic duvets and complimentary slippers, you can wake in the morning from a restful night’s sleep to plan your day. Bright, light and fresh interiors are complimented by a small courtyard outside, the perfect spot for a good book and a glass of wine on sunnier days. With a flame-effect wood burner to warm toes in the winter too, this delightful gem is somewhere to visit year round and come back to again and again. Shops/Pubs: within walking distance (but please note that local supermarket is currently unavailable due to a serious fire)

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room/Dining Room with comfortable seating, Smart TV, DVD player, CD player, Amazon Echo, WiFi, flame-effect wood burner, dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, electric hob, fridge with icebox, microwave, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed with TV
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: there is a small shingled courtyard to the side of the property
Parking: Designated parking to the front of the cottage, the loke is very narrow and you will be required to reverse out again.
Heating: Gas central heating. Flame-effect gas wood burner.
Also provided: Towels. Books and Games. Hairdryer. Radio. Welcome pack. 
Notes: This is a non-smoking property. The cottage is not suitable for children under the age of 5 due to the open tread staircase to the first floor. Mobile reception – good. Shared side access to the courtyard patio with table and chairs.

Holt is a popular town on the North Norfolk map. Seek out its Georgian charm and character, art and antique galleries, fashion boutiques, food shops offering the best of local produce, cafe's, pubs and restaurants, you will not be disappointed. Holt is also home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, the 100-acre Holt Country Park and is only a few miles inland from the scenic coast, where you can discover bird watching, nature reserves, enchanting coastal and inland villages, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, sailing, seal watching and wide sandy beaches.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin with partly sloping ceiling
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner-effect gas fire
  • 1 Smart TV, 1 TV in bedroom, DVD and CD players, Amazon Echo, radio
  • Private patio
  • Shared side access to the courtyard patio with table and chairs
  • Off-road parking for 1 car - Designated parking to the front of the property, the loke is very narrow and you will be required to reverse out again.
  • Nearest shop and pub, 0.1 mile
  • Not suitable for under-5s as the staircase is open tread
  • No washing machine
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Octavia Heath

This property is personally managed by Octavia.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Reviewed by Sharon 13th March 2026

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Threw 5 empty bottles of cleaning products out but nothing in replacing them. Sure last year we booked same place was a lot better equipped essentials wise. Shame leaving it down to next visitor to do the work of owner/ cleaners!

Reviewed by Judith 7th October 2025

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Lovely warm comfortable cottage. The location is excellent with shops, cafes and pub to hand. Easy to access the coast with great walks. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Lesley 30th September 2025

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Parking tricky, but there is a designated space.

Reviewed by Tim 22nd September 2025

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Beautiful, comfortable cottage in a perfect location. Quiet, yet so easily walkable to the town

Reviewed by Roy 21st September 2025

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Reviewed by Gareth 30th August 2025

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Absolutely brilliant location- Hale is a beautiful village and we loved all the independent shops and pubs. Thank you for the lovely welcome package. Unfortunately the cleanliness of the cottage was poor. There was dust everywhere, brown stains on the mattress protector and floor of the small bedroom, limescale everywhere in the bathroom, stains oRead moren the blind, filthy extractor fan. Really was not acceptable and did spoil the trip for us. Parking is an issue - if you have a bigger car - forget it. Surely you can organise something with the supermarket. Mattress in the main bedroom was really used and dips where people have obviously slept on it - it should definitely be replaced. A huge privacy issue in the small bedroom- despite numerous comments in the guest book, the small bedroom door can not be closed due to the curtain rail being in the way. Its a simple fix and should be rectified as a matter of urgency. This cottage could be so wonderful, but needs a big refresh and much better cleaning. Unfortunately wouldnt be returning Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. Well investigate this right away to make sure everythings in place for the next guest. Hide

Reviewed by Guy 15th July 2025

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Lovely cottage, great location for the town

Reviewed by Beverley 21st June 2025

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Had a lovely week at 5 Carpenters Cottage. Fabulous location and cottage was very comfortable. Welcome pack was a lovely selection of things. Ideal base for visiting lots of places.

Reviewed by Alison 15th June 2025

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5 Carpenter's Cottage on Holt is a really lovely comfortable and quiet cottage in a superb location in the town of Holt which has lots of excellent places to eat and independent shops.

Reviewed by Teresa 22nd May 2025

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Cottage very pleasant in many respects. Nice welcome pack. Good range of equipment in kitchen. Excellent location.

Reviewed by Sharon 20th March 2025

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Good well equipped cottage,nice welcome pack. Great location and a corner cottage do more space. Only reservation was a ripped wuilt- not acceptable really and some soap or shower gel which caught us out - we do know it's self catering so if a box is left in kitchen with bin bags,dishwasher tablets and cloths ehy not basic toiletries?

Reviewed by Dawn 14th March 2025

Guest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 stars

Great location

Reviewed by Phil 12th February 2025

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Beautiful cottage, lovely furniture, well equipped and good position. Unfortunately in need of a deep clean. We found cobwebs with insects and dead flies. Under the sofa cushions was a collection of food crumbs, nuts ,sweets and old note paper. No dish cloth, no scourer no toilet paper provided.

Reviewed by Angela 20th January 2025

Guest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 stars

Comfortable and cosy cottage with everything you need. We didnt receive a welcome pack but probably as we booked the afternoon the day before. Loo roll would have been appreciated though!! I spent my childhood in holt & this cottage is in a great location - its quiet even though near main Norwich road. Great to have parking - reversing out takes caRead morere its easier when the 2 other spaces are empty! We werent bothered by too many people walking down the lane to access Budgens (so handy for bobbing out to) via the gate or looking in from the other cottages at the back from their outdoor seating. Guess privacy might be an issue if all cottages were full. Holt has some fantastic pubs and restaurants. Try meadowsweet a few doors down if you want a blow out. Honestly the best Michelin starred restaurant Ive eaten in. Good lunch deals. Byfords being refurbed to be all restaurant space with no deli or take out so thatll be missed. The coast is just a few miles away. The cottage is a perfect base to explore everything north Norfolk has to offer. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 8th November 2024

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Reviewed by Nicola 21st October 2024

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All we wanted and needed - a great escape - well presented, comfy (mattress, sofas etc), well equipped, super quiet for its location for amenities. The Owl Trail was novel. Only downside was Holt, as a town, lacks areas for a morning walk ie all parks were a 20min down busy main roads - or a car/bus trip away.

Reviewed by Jean 13th October 2024

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A lovely, well-equipped cottage in an excellent location. The parking outside is very useful, although access would be tricky for large cars.

Reviewed by H 3rd October 2024

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It was great, very clean and comfortable, a generouis welcome pack, able to park outside of the front door and within 100 yds of the centre of Holt.

Reviewed by Ian 14th September 2024

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Well located, comfortable cottage. Car parking access is tight.

Reviewed by Chris 3rd September 2024

Guest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 stars

Reviewed by Charlie 7th July 2024

Guest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 stars

Lovely cottage in a fabulous location, considering its in town it was very peaceful, my only issue was the double bed, very uncomfortable and so I ended up in the twin room after the first 2 nights but understand beds are very subjective, supermarket was just through the gate so very handy, lots of places to visit within a half hour drive, parking Read morewasnt an issue for us as the third car decided to park elsewhere so we just reversed in everytime and didnt have an issue, however if you have a big car it could be a problem!! We visited Sheringham on the steam train, a couple of NT properties, Cley next the Sea and Cromer. Byfords is fab for breakfast. Didnt use the outside area as not very private and seating a bit poor. Hide

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Location

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