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Palmers Lodge

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Decorated for Christmas
Beach within easy reach
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A unique romantic hideaway with a cosy snug hidden in a vaulted cellar room
  • Gaze up at the stars through your personal glass atrium
  • Wake up and step outside onto the lavish grounds of the grand Holkham Estate

Property code: OC-1938

A rare opportunity to stay in a Grade ll listed gatehouse on a prestigious family Estate in North Norfolk. Palmers Lodge offers luxurious accommodation in the parkland of the Holkham Estate. An enchanting and romantic setting, perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply escaping to a rural hideaway.  Relax in the open plan living space with vaulted ceiling, sumptuous sofa and cosy wood burner. The true uniqueness is revealed in the subterranean level; once the vaulted cellars, but now featuring a glass atrium allowing you to appreciate the clear Norfolk skies - perfect for star-gazing. On this lower level you’ll find a snug TV room, the bedroom with a super king size bed, large walk-in shower room and separate bathroom with bath. Shop/Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Open plan Sitting area with comfortable seating, Smart TV, wood burner, Dining area with table and seating for four Kitchen area with electric oven, hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment along with crockery, cutlery, glasses

Lower Level:
Snug
 with TV
Bedroom with super king size bed (can be unzipped to make twin beds - please let us know at the time of booking)
Shower room with large walk-in shower and two washbasins
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Lawned area.
Parking: Private parking for one car.
Heating: Electric central heating, wood burner.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Dogs must be kept on a lead whilst in the surrounding parkland. Please be aware of our booking information regarding pets.
Also provided: Welcome gift. WiFi.  

Notes: This is a non-smoking property. Mobile reception – poor. Palmers Lodge is not suitable for infants or young children. Please see upcoming Estate Events here. 

The Holkham Estate is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and home to Holkham Hall, which sits proudly at the centre of the Estate with far-reaching views over the 25,000-acres of historic parkland and woodland. One of the region’s finest and most recognisable Palladian country houses and the ancestral home of the Coke family for more than 400 years. The grounds are ideal for cycling and feature many themed walks and trails, with bike hire available close to the courtyard, restaurant and gift shop. You can even take to the water on the lake during the warmer months of the year. Just outside the walls of Holkham Park is Lady Anne’s Drive which leads down to the wide-sweeping sands and big skies of the dog friendly beach, bordered by pine woods. You will also find yourself spoilt for choice when looking to eat out. The Victoria Inn in the Holkham village serves fantastic local, seasonal cuisine from dawn to dusk, whilst lunch can also be enjoyed at the Hall’s Courtyard Cafe, The Lookout or the Beach Cafe slightly further afield in Wells-next-the-Sea. Wells-next-the-Sea is a charming coastal town with its iconic beach huts and picturesque harbour where you can enjoy fresh shellfish or the catch of the day. Other delights nearby are Burnham Market and its sister villages, Brancaster, Cley-next-the-Sea and the town of Holt to name just a few.

  • 1 bedroom - 1 super-king-size
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath and WC, 1 shower room
  • Electric oven, hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, and fridge/freezer
  • Welcome gift
  • Wood burner with a starter pack of briquettes
  • TV
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Mobile signal is weak
  • 2 well-behaved dogs welcome. Must be kept on a lead in surrounding parkland.
  • Lawned garden area
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Bike hire available
  • Electric car charging point
  • Cafe on The Holkham Estate, shop and pub 1.5 miles
  • Please note: due to the rural location there is reduced connectivity and WiFi signal is not always reliable
  • Regret no children
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Jodie McCallum

This property is personally managed by Jodie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 23rd April 2025

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Palmers Lodge: 17-22/4/25. The lodge is located on the east drive of Holkham estate. A lovely private setting, surrounded by woodland. The lodge is comfortable and warm. There was an issue with the shower thermostat on our visit, over an Easter weekend. An emergency plumber was unable to rectify on call-out. So unfortunately the shower was effecRead moretively unusable during our 5 day stay. The lodge is well equipped, though could benefit from more crockery in the kitchen area and an armchair for extra comfort. Of note is a steep spiral stairs to the bedroom area, which could be difficult to navigate for some. Included in the price was free Parking and discounts at Holkham outlets in the area. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 8th March 2025

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We loved our stay at Palmers Lodge in the Holkham Estate. What an absolute treat it was to stay in such a quirky place with bags of history it felt like an honour to be allowed to stay there. Great location for simply relaxing or like we did, walk for miles in every location to beautiful beaches. Quality bedding and furnishings added to comfort aRead morelong with lovely Holkham products a plentiful. All the staff in cafe, parking and gift shop were so friendly and welcoming. Wildlife everywhere to watch and appreciate!!! Thank you for a great time!! Hide

Reviewed by Colin 25th February 2025

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We had a fantastic stay at Palmers Lodge. The location is amazing for exploring the Holkham Estate and the star gazing at night was phenomenal. The Lodge is really cosy with a great fire. The basement is a great feature and the bed was super comfy.

Reviewed by Thomas 28th December 2024

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A fantastically secluded place to recharge your batteries. The local wildlife is in abundance. Clean, well presented with a recently refitted kitchen area. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Cley 29th October 2024

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Reviewed by Peter 23rd September 2024

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The lodge was perfect for us and beat the description on the web site and our expectations'. A lovely quiet spot, buried in the heart of the wood. We had the grounds , the house to explore, and the walled garden was beautiful, and huge! The staff are unfailingly warm, friendly and professional. We will be going back.

Reviewed by Andrea 15th September 2024

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A lovely cosy lodge, very quirky and in a fabulous location particularly if you enjoy walking. All very comfortable and kitchen well equipped. Wi-Fi worked well. We didnt use the log burner, however plenty of logs were supplied if we had wanted to. Goodies on arrival were very much appreciated. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to tRead morehe next visit. Hide

Reviewed by Rachael 27th August 2024

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Reviewed by Nikki 20th August 2024

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Palmers lodge is quirky and in a quiet area of the Holkham estate, although theres no private garden our dog was ok off the lead outside the lodge by the table and benches. We spotted deers on a daily basis, just magical and so peaceful. Upstairs is lovely, we were even a bit gutted it was so hot as we didnt get chance to use the log burner! DoRead morewnstairs is super quirky but a little damp. Overall, we loved it and will definitely return to Holkham. Hide

Reviewed by Lynn 16th July 2024

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Beautiful property. My husband thought that the kitchen was short on equipment, but cooking is one of his hobbies so I think most nrmal people would have been happy. The lighting in the living room was a bit dim. Having an additional light in the kitchen area might help

Reviewed by Jill 18th June 2024

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Reviewed by Alan 27th April 2024

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The perfect hideaway.

Reviewed by Rob 20th March 2024

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Beautiful location in another world, super comfortable bed, lovely drive through the deer park to find the property.

Reviewed by Thomas 28th December 2023

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A comfortable, peaceful and secluded place to stay.

Reviewed by Gavin 28th December 2023

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Reviewed by Ralph 11th November 2023

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A lovely place to stay - having the bedroom in the basement did not worry at all, and we and the dogs had the freedom of the huge estate.

Reviewed by Charlie 10th November 2023

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A great stay in a unique building set privately within wonderful parkland. A great experience.

Reviewed by David 25th October 2023

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Reviewed by Laura 17th October 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 8th October 2023

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Reviewed by Julia 27th September 2023

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Reviewed by Jeanne 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Lesley 10th September 2023

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Reviewed by Geraldine 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Valerie 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Corinne 15th July 2023

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We stayed in South Lodge East last year and had such a wonderful time that we couldnt wait to come back. The estate is as amazing as we remembered but Palmers Lodge was a big disappointment. The downstairs of the property was cold and damp in spite of putting the heating on. The bathrooms were grubby and cold. There were spiders and bugs everywhereRead more. Our clothing smelled of damp. We were basically very uncomfortable -even the bed seemed damp. The welcome pack would have been more useful if it included a small loaf of bread and a pint of milk. I expected much more comfort from this property and I do not think it is good value for money. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 4th July 2023

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Reviewed by Julia 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 26th June 2023

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Reviewed by Anthony 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Jo 5th June 2023

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