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Lilac Cottage

Swanton Novers, Norfolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Perfect for a small family, this cosy, traditional cottage is the ideal spot to get away from it all
  • Situated on the grounds of a working farm, deep in the Norfolk countryside
  • A enclosed, mature garden surrounds the property – ideal for BBQs, dining alfresco and active children

Overview
Property code: OC-2120

Lilac Cottage is a charming, traditional cottage situated in rural Norfolk. The perfect, cosy, countryside retreat with all your home comforts. Snuggle up in the comfortable sitting room after a long day exploring the local footpaths and warm those toes in front of the wood burner. Or, during the warmer months, spend your evenings relaxing in the garden with glass in hand and the scent of wisteria wafting around. The snug with bean bags and TV, offers another place to unwind or a fun extra for youngsters to have their own space. Embrace your surroundings staying off the beaten track and bring those wellies! Shop: 3 miles Pub: 4 miles

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance/boot room: with fridge freezer and washing machine
Kitchen: with gas hob, electric oven, microwave and dishwasher. Steps ups to…
Dining area: with table and chairs, armchair and electric living flame fire
Sitting area: with comfortable seating, smart TV and wood burner
Bathroom: with shower over bath, wash basin and wc

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1: with king size bed, dressing table, wardrobe and chest of drawers
Bedroom 2: with twin beds, hanging rail and feature fireplace. Leads to…
Snug: with bean bags and Smart TV

Outside: Fully enclosed mature garden with table and chairs and charcoal BBQ.
Parking: For 2 cars. Please park against hedge and leave track clear for agricultural vehicles. Please DO NOT charge electric vehicles from this property.
Heating: GFCH. Electric Living Flame Fire and Wood Burner
Also provided: WiFi. Bed linen and towels. Welcome Tray including milk and wine. Starter pack of logs. Books and games. Travel cot, Highchair and Stairgate.
Notes: This is a non-smoking property. Mobile reception – variable. Please use back door to enter property. Stairs are steep, typical of traditional Norfolk cottages.

Important - please note: the property is situated in the grounds of a working farm with outdoor pigs. Please do not touch the pigs. Welly boots are advised for times when it gets wet and muddy. Guests are only permitted to access areas dedicated to the cottage and it is the guest's responsibility to ensure they supervise children at all times. 

Swanton Novers is a peaceful village surrounded by meadows and ancient woodlands. The area has an abundance of footpaths and quiet country lanes ideal for walking and cycling. The Georgian market town of Holt with its boutique shops, well-known food hall, café culture, art galleries and antique shops is a very short drive away. Discover the charming villages of Blakeney, Cley-next-the-Sea and drop in to the village store at Stiffkey for a coffee and a peruse of the fabulous homewares! A little further up the coast you will find fabulous sandy beaches at Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham, backed by pinewoods under huge Norfolk skies. Whilst here visit Holkham Hall and deer park, the seat of the Earls of Leicester, this beautiful Palladian mansion is a sight not to be missed.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with WC and shower over the bath
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • Entrance/utility room with fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Welcome tray including milk
  • Travel cot, highchair and stair available
  • Wood burner with starter pack of logs, electric living-flame fire
  • Smart TV
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Parking for two cars – guests are requested to park against the hedge, leaving the track clear for agricultural vehicles
  • Books and games available
  • Shop 3 miles
  • Pub 4 miles
  • Property is situated in the grounds of a working farm; guests are requested not to touch the animals, to stick to the areas dedicated to the cottage, to bring wellington boots for times when it’s wet and muddy, and to supervise children at all times
  • Please use the back door to enter the property
  • Kindly note the property has steep stairs typical of traditional Norfolk cottages and there are steps between the kitchen and dining room
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Samantha Van Zyl

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ella 20th April 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a great location close to the coast. Loved the garden and surrounding countryside. Great views and lots of wildlife to enjoy. Cosy cottage with wonderful log burner which we made use of due to the chilly evenings. Couldn't fault it, would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Chris 9th October 2024

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Lovely cottage in a great area. Spotlessly clean and a lovely garden. Very quiet location with easy access to other areas.

Reviewed by David 21st September 2024

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Excellent cottage in a quiet spot, yet accessible to the coast and popular spots.

Reviewed by Emma 11th August 2024

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Beautiful, well equipped cottage in a very peaceful location. The garden in particular is superb - generous size and very pretty. This has to be one of the best cottages we've stayed at in the UK and we would definitely return here if ever back in Norfolk. You will not be disappointed!

Reviewed by Clifford 16th July 2024

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Lovely cottage, very peaceful. Nice comfy bed. Loads of places to visit. Went to some of the nature reserves like Sculthorpe Moor and Pensthorpe. Parked at Blakeney and walked to Cley next the sea. Very nice bakers at Blakeney. Definitely go back again and recommend. Only downer was the weather which stopped us making the most of the garden suppoRead moresed to be summer. Hide

Reviewed by Malcolm 7th July 2024

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Had a lovely time and would stay there again. We saw a hare staring in at us through the main window on two occasions and also had the delight of seeing a deer with the tiniest baby you could ever have seen. Magical.

Reviewed by Paul 24th June 2024

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Reviewed by Midori 19th June 2024

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Lovely character features in the cottage, nice secluded location

Reviewed by Linda 18th September 2023

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We were very happy with lilac cottage, clean tidy and everything was there that we could possibly have needed. Enjoyed our stay and hopefully will go back again if only to see the farm animals. thankyou very much.

Reviewed by Fiona 21st August 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer 5th August 2023

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Lilac cottage was lovely. Its a very peaceful location on a farm but ideal to visit many areas in North Norfolk. The enclosed garden was great for our two young children to run around in safety. The cottage was clean and provided us with everything we needed. The owner was very kind in sending on an item my son left behind and was always quick to aRead morenswer my messages. Thank you so much for a lovely holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Bernd 29th June 2023

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A beautiful cottage situated in lovely countryside. Very quiet. Beautiful garden and seating area outside.

Reviewed by Eleanor 23rd May 2023

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We have really enjoyed our stay in liac cottage, ideal for families, with a enclosed garden area. We enjoyed most late afternoon/evenings in the garden playing. The cottage was well equipped for a young families needs with stair gate/ High chair etc. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful countryside ideal for explorers or time/space to relax. TheRead more location is great to explore North Norfolk too. Hide

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