Tucked away in the countryside in Norfolk is the sleepy village of Hindringham, where this peaceful holiday cottage is located. Explore the picturesque Hindringham Hall Gardens next door to the barn, or head 5 miles north and you’ll reach the golden sandy shores of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoying a peaceful rural location, the closest shop to the cottage is 2 miles away and the pub is 1 mile away. If you need more than the basics or a pint, the Georgian town of Holt (8 miles) has an array of boutique shops and restaurants.
The property boasts a grand reception room with large west-facing windows that capture the magnificent colours of the setting sun. A working piano fills the space with wonderful acoustics, while a sizeable dining table seating 16 makes this the perfect room for entertaining. Through a small archway in the exposed brick wall, you will step down into the kitchen area where you can make use of the electric Aga with three ovens to cater for all of your guests. The large wooden breakfast table seats 12. Looking out through the French doors, you can see the decked veranda with more seating for dining alfresco. Walking back through to the other side of the atrium and past the stairs takes you to a snug / family room with a comfortable corner sofa in front of a Smart TV. Continuing through the corridor, you will come across an open space with a comfy armchair. On from this is a bathroom with a shower and WC and two bedrooms. The first ground floor bedroom has a double bed, a large wardrobe and a sofa positioned next to the large window that looks out onto the garden. Entering the second ground floor bedroom, you’ll find pretty twin beds with a sofa for relaxing on. Walking back through the hall and up the stairs to the first floor, and you’ll come across two more bedrooms. The third bedroom has an exposed brick feature wall, floor-to-ceiling windows, a king bed and an en-suite with a shower over the bath and a WC. The fourth bedroom has two exposed brick walls, a double bed and an en-suite with both a bath and a shower cubicle, with a WC. Once you’ve reached the top floor, you’ll find a large Jack and Jill bathroom connecting the fifth and sixth bedrooms, with a hand-held shower over the plush roll-top bath and a WC. The fifth bedroom contains a king-size bed with glass panels that look down onto the main atrium. Walking back along the hallway, you’ll reach the final bedroom which has two single beds and a beautiful wooden beamed ceiling.
Stepping out into the 2 acres of private gardens, there’s plenty to explore. It’s fully enclosed, lined by trees and shrubs and boasts a south-facing outdoor seating area. Wander through the courtyard and you’ll reach the herb gardens, which you can help yourself to for seasoning your home-cooked meals. You are also welcome to enjoy the fruit and vegetables grown on the grounds. From the herb garden, there are steps up to the decked veranda and depending on activity levels there is a boule court, croquet and access to the tennis court (available on request). Large secure private parking area and space for bikes, boats or trailers in the covered open cart shed.