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Forge Cottage - Norfolk

Saxlingham, near Holt, Norfolk
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Characterful single-storey property sleeping two guests, an excellent choice for enjoying a tranquil retreat
  • Open-plan living area comprising a lounge/kitchen/diner makes it easy to enjoy spending time together
  • Situated in the quiet North Norfolk village of Saxlingham, within easy reach of the coast, Norfolk Broads, coastal golf courses and National Trust properties such as Felbrigg and Blickling Hall
Property code: OC-NCC24

Saxlingham village is a quiet spot in the rural Norfolk, offering many miles of scenic walks and cycle rides direct from the property’s front door. In the neighbouring village of Langham, 1.5 miles from the property, the welcoming pub can be reached on foot or by car and is a great place to retreat to in the evening, either for dinner or just drinks. Head north from the village, some 5 miles, to reach the North Norfolk coast, with the shingle beach in the village of Cley-next-the-sea being the nearest beach to the property. For sandy beaches, there are wonderful places to explore in Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham, both of which are situated within 11 miles of the property.

Entering through the property’s heavy door which originates from the time when it was the village forge, guests come directly into the spacious open-plan living area with its impressive vaulted ceiling. Once inside this homely space guests can make themselves at home in the lounge area and unwind with a film on the TV/DVD, whilst enjoying the warming glow emanating from the wood burner. At the opposite end of the room, the kitchen area has a dining table seating four as well as an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. A door from the living area leads into a hallway, off from which guests will find the double bedroom, a cosy room with a dual-aspect windows. Next to the bedroom the bathroom offers a shower-over-bath and WC.

To the front of the cottage the garden is mainly set to lawn, as well as offering a pleasant patio seating area with garden furniture and views across the surrounding countryside. Parking can be found at the end of the cottage garden, created for guests private use.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine
  • Bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC
  • Smart TV/DVD, CD player, and Bluetooth radio
  • Wood burner, first basket of logs provided
  • Off-road parking
  • Pub 1.5 miles, shop 3 miles, beach 5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Adam Beeney

This property is personally managed by Adam.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracey 24th May 2026

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Fabulous cottage with great location for exploring the North Norfolk coast as well as so many interesting and beautiful villages and towns. Helpful and friendly owners, unobtrusive but on hand if needed. Will definitely be back!!

Reviewed by Roger 9th May 2026

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A great place for a peaceful holiday,all the equipment is top quality, everything you will need. The log burner is great for chilly evenings. Lovely situation in a small quiet village.

Reviewed by Keith 25th April 2026

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Excellent accommodation for two in a nice secluded location. The place was spotless on arrival and the bed was extremely comfortable. Saxlingham is well placed for exploring the North Norfolk coast but it is tempting to spend a lot of time in the little garden relaxing as it is so peaceful. Nice warm welcome from the owners.

Reviewed by Diane 18th April 2026

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The cottage was excellent very well equipped and comfortable. We had a lovely weeks stay and will definitely return.

Reviewed by Justina 23rd December 2025

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Lovely welcome pack, friendly people, very comfortable bed, large fridge and freezer. Enjoyable stay, peaceful and great spot for exploring north Norfolk from.

Reviewed by Charlotte 19th October 2025

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Wonderful cottage. Perfect for a couple. Very cozy and ideal location for visiting a variety of places. Will be returning

Reviewed by John 13th October 2025

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Reviewed by Anne 10th October 2025

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Wonderful cottage with best quality of absolutely everything supplied. Very quiet spot but accessible to numerous places and lovely open unspoilt countryside. Hope to return in the spring.

Reviewed by Stuart 3rd October 2025

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Reviewed by Ann 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Kenneth 19th September 2025

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The cottage was surprisingly spacious.

Reviewed by B 12th September 2025

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Cosy clean and well equipped comfortable cottage well positioned in a small quiet village for easy access to North Norfolk coast and inland . Additional benefit of small enclosed garden . Close to Holt which is served by several bus routes. Friendly and helpful owners

Reviewed by Anonymous 29th August 2025

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The cottage was perfect no complaints whatsoever. Very quiet in lovely surroundings. Very clean and the bed was very comfortable. A very enjoyable stay.

Reviewed by Jacqui 22nd August 2025

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A beautiful cottage with lots of character. It was equipped with everything you could need including washing tabs. The bottle of own apple juice and pint of milk were thoughtful touches. Great location near to Holt and Wells next the sea. Quiet and cosy Thank you!

Reviewed by Nicholas 8th August 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 25th July 2025

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Lovely, cosy accommodation for two. Great location for beaches, walks and visiting National Trust properties. Plenty of places of interest to visit and good pubs for food. Very quiet and peaceful. Plenty of information in the cottage, owners available if needed but unobtrusive.

Reviewed by Richard 4th July 2025

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A lovely and very well-equipped cottage in a great location. Very peaceful and clean and very helpful but unobtrusive owners next door. Its an excellent base for exploring the numerous points of interest and beautiful villages in North Norfolk by bicycle - we used our tandem. We had an excellent week and would certainly rebook.

Reviewed by Michael 2nd June 2025

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Reviewed by Rachel 24th May 2025

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A lovely quaint cottage for 2. Extremely well equipped kitchen and hosts provided lots of extra touches to make for an easy holiday. (cleaning materials, dishwasher tablets,foil, clingfilm etc) Private, quiet garden with safe parking in the gated property. Very convenient location for North Norfolk coast and surrounding area attractions. We hope toRead more visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 19th May 2025

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Reviewed by Nicola 25th April 2025

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Very comfortable with everything we needed and in a great location for lovely coastal and countryside walks. Fiona and John were very helpful and friendly. We had a brilliant week

Reviewed by Michael 18th April 2025

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Reviewed by Jacky 11th April 2025

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Comfortable, well equipped cottage with a lovely little garden and perfectly located for the north Norfolk coast and countryside.

Reviewed by Lydia 4th April 2025

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Lovely, comfortable cottage. Clean, well presented and looked after, and equipped with everything you could possibly need. It's location in peaceful countryside was perfect for us but also, it wasn't too far from the coast and was ideal for exploring North Norfolk. We had a very restful holiday and feel ready to face the world again!

Reviewed by Sylvia 20th December 2024

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Reviewed by Amanda 22nd November 2024

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We loved this cottage and would definitely recommend it and be very happy to stay here again!

Reviewed by Michael 25th October 2024

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Forge Cottage is well placed to visit many places in North Norfolk. Its tranquil location makes it ideal for a quiet getaway . It is well equipped and provides you with all you need.

Reviewed by Susan 20th September 2024

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Very clean and comfortable with a lovely little garden to sit and enjoy the evening in. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here ideally situated for the coast but in a peaceful location.

Reviewed by David 13th September 2024

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The cottage was extremely clean and well presented and very comfortable also the owners were helpful and friendly would highly recommend

Reviewed by Trevor 30th August 2024

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Loveley cottage well equipped in splendid location

Reviewed by Patricia 2nd August 2024

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Forge Cottage was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay. From our welcome on our arrival to our departure we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. We would certainly want to stay at Forge Cottage again in the future when visiting North Norfolk.

Reviewed by Lynn 26th July 2024

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Fabulous place to stay! Well presented, spacious and well equipped with good quality items. Extremely comfortable and clean. Fiona and John are very friendly and welcoming but don't intrude. We would definitely stay here again. Many thanks for providing such a lovely cottage and welcome pack.

Reviewed by Mark 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Simon 28th June 2024

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Excellent accommodation for two people, in an area that offers so much for a holiday. If you want fantastic food, plenty of high quality attractions and great beaches, whilst staying in a quiet hamlet, then this is perfect. The accommodation is very clean, contains everything you could possibly want, has a lovely self- contained garden, and is manaRead moreged by great hosts who, whilst being on site, allow you the freedom to enjoy your holiday. We will definitely be returning very soon. Hide

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