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The Gatekeepers

Docking, Norfolk
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Beautifully presented property offers the perfect blend of contemporary style and homely charm
  • Spacious interiors are the perfect place to relax and socialise with friends and family
  • On cooler days snuggle up around the wood burner or on sunnier days head out into the enclosed garden
Property code: OC-T27672

This delightful brick and flint cottage, where relaxation and adventure await you and your furry friends, is located in Docking. A charming village nestled in the picturesque Norfolk countryside providing a convenience store, fish and chip shop and a pub just opposite the cottage. The village of Brancaster is 4 miles away where many of the eateries specialised in local seafood. There is also an excellent golf course that sits beside the salt marshes and sea. A little further around the coast is Old Hunstanton (7 miles) with its wide stretch of golden sand which is great for playing beach games, building sandcastles and kitesurfing. The popular coastal destination of Wells-next the-sea is 11 miles away and offers a picturesque harbour, colourful beach huts, wide beach with pine woodland backdrop and plenty of local pubs, restaurants and boutique shops.

Upon entering the property you will immediately feel a sense of space with the double height, glazed-fronted entrance hall. At the front of the cottage is a well-equipped kitchen breakfast room almost open-plan to the lounge with a double width doorway linking the two rooms. Indulge in culinary creations while enjoying the company of loved ones in the spacious and inviting lounge, designed with relaxation in mind. Sink into plush sofas, throw open the patio doors letting in the fresh air or bask in the warmth of a crackling wood burner. At the rear of the property is the dining room bathed in natural light, where the patio doors open onto the garden. The three spacious bedrooms provide ample room for a restful night's sleep, ensuring everyone feels right at home. With a ground floor bedroom and en-suite providing convenience and accessibility. The remaining two bedrooms are on the first floor along with the family bathroom; a twin bedroom and a double bedroom with en-suite shower room. There is also a WC on the ground floor.

The rear garden enjoys sunshine throughout the day, perfect for relaxing or enjoying a delightful alfresco meal. It is fully enclosed so you can rest knowing the children or family pets cannot escape.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with handheld shower over the bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 separate WC
  • Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, table and chairs
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner in lounge (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Smart TV in the lounge and all bedrooms
  • Garden with shingled patio, garden furniture and lawn
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Shop and pub within 0.5 miles, beach 4 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Lee Cousins

This property is personally managed by Lee.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 36 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Karen 26th April 2025

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Beautiful cottage in the perfect location! The cottage was really well equipped and we all loved our stay. Thank you.

Reviewed by Amanda 19th April 2025

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Cottage was fantastic. Spotlessly clean. Brilliant equipped. Spacious and comfortable.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 13th April 2025

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Fantastic cottage, very well equipped and very nicely furnished. The beds were extremely comfortable and everything very clean. The location is great with the village having a pub where you can eat in or order food to take out and a Spar shop which is open most nights up to 10.pm. We felt the owners had put a lot of thought into making the cottage Read morevery comfortable and would definitely highly recommend this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 21st March 2025

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We loved our stay at this property. It was perfect for 3 dogs and we just used the ground floor. Dogs treats were welcome, loved the downstairs shower and location was great for exploring the coast.

Reviewed by Toni 4th January 2025

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Reviewed by Sandra 29th December 2024

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Reviewed by Fiona 12th November 2024

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Very, clean, comfortable & cozy. Well equipped for both humans & dogs. Great location too.

Reviewed by Donna 20th October 2024

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Reviewed by Aileen 12th October 2024

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The cottage is absolutely stunning and so spacious inside there was 5 of us and 3 dogs and we didnt once feel crowded. I think maybe the addition of some sort of games room in the garden would be amazing as you do have to go out in the car for things to do. Overall 5 stars had a lovely stay.

Reviewed by T 21st September 2024

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We love this house, it really suits our requirements. We are 3 sisters and with our husbands we get together for a break in Docking. We have stayed in several properties within the vicinity of Docking, this house is our favourite. Having a downstairs bedroom with en-suite is very important and being directly opposite the pub is a bonus. ParkingRead more for 3 vehicles off road is also another bonus. Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 14th September 2024

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Fantastic welcoming cottage with great facilities for a home from home holiday. Spacious for 4 adults to have their own space as well as family time Would recommend as a good base to explore the north Norfolk coast.

Reviewed by Sally 7th September 2024

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Reviewed by Carol 6th September 2024

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Very stylish and comfortable cottage. The owners really have thought of everything. Fabulous location for exploring Norfolk. We had a wonderful holiday and would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Reviewed by Tracey 27th July 2024

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The house is lovely and clean with very little room in the kitchen for food storage for six people, dont do like us and order a food delivery with nowhere to put it. If you have a fan take it with you as the downstairs bedroom is very warm. On the whole the house is well furnished and the neighbours were very friendly.

Reviewed by Graham 23rd July 2024

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Reviewed by Suzanne 13th July 2024

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Good property in ideal location for exploring North Norfolk. Really good secure garden ideal for dogs.

Reviewed by David 6th July 2024

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We really enjoyed our week at the Gatekeepers. Excellent location. Near to Brancaster beach and a well stocked local Spar shop within walking distance. Pub just across the road. Beware of the TV reception if this is important to you. Would definitely re book again.

Reviewed by Jackie 30th June 2024

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Overall good. If we had to point anything out the outside seating area was uncomfortable underfoot which was a shame as the weather was glorious.

Reviewed by Alison 25th June 2024

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Reviewed by Nina 4th May 2024

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Gorgeous house, plenty of room and good quality furnishings with everything we could want, Would definitely recommend and stay here again if we are in the area, thank you

Reviewed by Diana 13th April 2024

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Property was excellent and suited us very well indeed, we all commented that it was luxurious and very handy for local amenities and the Railway Inn Opposite was great . We would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Helen 31st March 2024

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The Gatekeepers is a lovely cottage. There was plenty of room for us to park three cars as we were came from three families. The garden and house were perfect for the dogs and throws were provided if the dogs wanted to sit on the sofas with us. The lounge was spacious and the sofas comfortable to lounge on. All the things we needed were provided anRead mored the dishwasher tabs and welcome pack was much appreciated. The area is perfect for getting to some great beaches without a long journey. There are also three National Trust properties within an hours drive. My husband is disabled and the house was perfect for him as it was easily accessible and has a downstairs bedroom. We had problems with none of the tvs working when we arrived but two were sorted the next day. One of the others was sorted the day before we left and the other was broken. It didnt matter to us too much as long as we had the main tv. Something that may be helpful to know is that it isnt a combination boiler so dont all have a bath or shower at the same time as I ended up having to rinse my hair in cold water when I was in the shower. I would recommend this house and would certainly go there again. Hide

Reviewed by William 30th March 2024

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Lovely cottage, well equipped and great location. I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Jane 9th March 2024

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The cottage was lovely very comfort and beautifully presented. It would have been nice to have a visitors book to write in, always fun to see people's recommendation.

Reviewed by Kelly 2nd March 2024

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Overall a great cottage and perfect location, very spacious for a small family or group of 6. Well equipped and a lovely enclosed garden if you have dogs or children.

Reviewed by Margaret 3rd January 2024

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We had a lovely stay at the cottage and found the location excellent. The beach at Brancaster was only a short drive away and the Railway Inn pub across the road was an added bonus.

Reviewed by Jayne 30th December 2023

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We had a wonderful family Christmas at the Gatekeepers. There was a Christmas tree and decorations in place when we arrived, which was lovely. The bedrooms are comfy. Great to have enough bathrooms, showers and a bath. The kitchen was well equipped and we didn't struggle to prepare a Christmas dinner because there was everything we needed. The liviRead moreng room was comfy to relax in and we played family games at the dinning room table. Our three family dogs had a fantastic stay and were safe in the garden. There was good parking for the cars too. Handy to have a pub across the road and the useful village shop just up the road. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 21st October 2023

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Beautiful holiday home. Enjoyed the beaches at Brancaster, Old Hunstanton and Heacham, and appreciated relaxing in the house as we recharged our batteries. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Ken 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 30th September 2023

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Reviewed by Alison 20th September 2023

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Reviewed by Christine 13th September 2023

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Reviewed by Beverly 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Dawn 5th August 2023

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It was like a home from home. Spacious and inviting. Everything you needed for a family holiday Quiet location with lovely beaches a short drive away. I would highly recommend the Gatekeepers for a family looking for the perfect holiday

Reviewed by Julie 15th July 2023

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Beautiful well equipped cosy house in a lovely village location. Perfect for a family of 5 an18 month old and 1 dog. Secure garden and plenty of parking at the front of the property. Perfect base to explore the Norfolk coast, particularly Brancaster Beach was our favourite especially at sun set also old Hunstanton beach and crabbing at Wells. GRead moreetting the steam train from Holt to Sherringham and visiting Norfolk Lavender had a lovely lunch and went back on our last morning to have breakfast before heading home. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 9th July 2023

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