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The Keep

Holt, Norfolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Traditional Grade II-listed country house with feature fireplaces and antique styling
  • Spend sunny afternoons in the conservatory, garden or delectable summer house
  • Close to the fantastic Holt Country Park with 100 acres of beautiful scenery and woodland walks
Overview
Property code: OC-T24825

Located on a private estate on the outskirts of Holt, this stunning period property offers a touch of peace and quiet whilst only being a short walk (0.5 miles) from the many offerings of the town centre. Close by you’ll find the English Heritage run Baconsthorpe Castle (4.5 miles) and Holt Country Park (2 miles), perfect for an afternoon spent without veering too far afield. Make a beeline for the coast to discover further adventure, heading to Weybourne (4 miles) for an afternoon on the beach. Those with children in tow may prefer a trip to the Victorian seaside town of Sheringham (6 miles) – you can even travel home via the traditional steam railway train.


Elegantly presented with muted colouring, antique furniture and skilfully upcycled vintage pieces, this property really does offer an understated opulence that’s certain to impress. Enter the property into a wide hallway and head for the lounge. This comfortable space will always be kept cosy thanks to plush sofas and an open fire. Choose a book or game from the collection on-hand or switch on the Smart TV to catch up on a family-favourite blockbuster. Delve further into the ground floor of this holiday home to find a traditionally decorated kitchen with farmhouse-style aesthetics and everything you need to cook up a storm. Step back into the lounge to find an adjacent dining room. This conservatory space is newly built and features a reclaimed dining table and vintage pews to fit the overarching style of the place. Completing the ground floor is a handy cloakroom with WC. Head upstairs to find two bedrooms, both with antique décor and pretty views. The first is a double with sturdy wooden furniture and a handsome feature fireplace, the second is a generous king-size with en-suite shower room, heated towel rail and WC. A family bathroom completes the first floor, fitted with a shower over bath, WC and final heated towel rail.


Offering stand-out accommodation for summer stays, this property comes complete with an abundance of outdoor space. Exit the property via the dining room to find a large lawn area with space for badminton or ball games. A patio with furniture for outdoor dining, loungers and a parasol offer a wonderful spot for warm evenings, whilst a summer house with day bed and additional loungers elevates the garden space completely. Find off-road parking for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin zip and link (which can be a double on request)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 with shower over bath, WC, 1 en-suite with shower and WC, separate WC in downstairs cloakroom
  • Electric oven, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, slimline dishwasher and washing machine
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Ample garden with patio, outdoor furniture, badminton set and summer house with daybed
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Pub and shop 1 mile, beach 4 miles
  • Gas central heating
  • 2 dogs welcome
  • 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 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Dawne 16th June 2026

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We loved the location and so enjoyed watching the birds especially the newly fledged long tail tits. We didnt use our car all the time instead using the no.44 bus and the coast hopper to explore the beautiful marshes and walks along the coast.

Reviewed by Yvette 1st June 2026

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Cottage needs a complete makeover redecorate deep clean dirty scuff marks everywhere uncomfortable bed shower full of mildew we had to unblock shower plughole in ensuite full of hair and old gunk garden needs attention the summer house was unavailable full of bikes and an unmade bed ruined our holiday

Reviewed by Joanna 23rd May 2026

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Lovely location, lovely cottage but needed a thorough clean. Patio area overgrown and patio furniture dirty.

Reviewed by Karen 9th May 2026

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The Keep in Holt is in a lovely secluded setting, with plenty of private, off-road parking. The cottage is well-used, but comfortable, and ideal if you have a dog staying with you. A walk in to Holt takes 15 to 20 minutes, and there are lots of local attractions within easy driving distance, such as Wells next the Sea, Holkham and Brancaster, with Read moretheir fabulous beaches, Sheringham and Cromer coastal towns, North Norfolk Railway and Blickling Hall NT, which is wonderful. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 29th April 2026

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Cottage was in an ideal location for walking into Holt town centre. Area was peaceful & relaxing. Property could do with some tlc.

Reviewed by Catherine 8th December 2025

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The cottage looks attractive from the outside and the inside doesnt disappoint. Generous seating in the lovely welcome feeling sitting room with a beautiful dinning room extension. The kitchen has everything you could need, plenty of glasses, crockery, cookware, cutlery and utensils as well as a generous amount of dishwasher tablets. The only downsRead moreide of the kitchen was the lack of heating in it. Both bedrooms were tastefully decorated and felt restful. The en-suite shower room was clean and spacious, if a smidge cold, with the shower water being lovely and hot, and large fluffy towels for afterwards. It was great to have so much hanging space for coats, space for shoes and somewhere to sit while sorting oneself out in the entrance hall. Hide

Reviewed by Gemma 11th November 2025

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Great cottage and great location. Close to Holt centre whilst being lovely and quiet.

Reviewed by Terry 8th November 2025

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Reviewed by Robert 28th October 2025

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Reviewed by Gina 13th September 2025

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Comfortable cottage in a beautiful location in Holt.

Reviewed by Michael 8th September 2025

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The cottage is located in a quiet area with good access to local facilities and countryside. However, the state of repair and cleanliness were poor and I therefore would not recommend this property. Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback as it helps uRead mores improve our service. Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.