holiday cottages blakeney norfolk

WREN COTTAGE 

Sleeps 2/3 + infant

Blakeney, North Norfolk Coast

£225 - £600

English Tourism Council 4 Stars

This charming traditional flint cottage is tucked away in the picturesque village of Blakeney on the North Norfolk Coast, part of the largest coastal nature reserve in England and Wales.  Blakeney is particularly known for its sheltered harbour and quay, and the village provides a good range of local shops, restaurants and pubs.  The cottage is about 3 minutes' walk away from the quay, and excellent pubs such as The Kings Arms and The White Horse.  

Beautifully restored, this luxurious hideaway combines period charm with modern day comfort. 

Wren Cottage is part of a traditional terrace built around 1825, which has been extensively restored over the past couple of years.  It is intended as a luxurious hideaway for two, but in practice, there is plenty of space to accommodate a cot in the bedroom, and the sofa in the sitting room also converts to a sofa bed. Please note: we do not accept pets.

The cottage is beautifully furnished and very well appointed.  In detail, the accommodation comprises:-

Downstairs

• Modern fitted kitchen with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge / freezer and automatic washing machine (tumble drier in garage);
• Delightful cosy living room, with rugs laid over a pamment tile floor, TV, video, radio / CD player and traditional open fireplace.  
• Bathroom with bath, wc and wash basin.

A broad flight of stairs (not the original narrow, winding staircase) leads to the first floor:  

First Floor

Upstairs, the cottage would originally have had 2 bedrooms, but the first floor has now been laid out as one very large and luxurious bedroom, with King size bed, traditional pine furniture and lovely views over the marshes towards Blakeney Point.  

Outside

The west facing garden has a shingled terrace and small lawn and flower beds.  Garden furniture and barbeque are provided.  At the end of the garden is a large garage (suitable for storing a small boat if required - up to around 16ft), and a shingled parking area.  A 150m walk down the lane at the bottom of the garden brings you out onto the coastal path from Blakeney to Morston - and in daylight and decent weather, this is also the best route for the 3-4 minute walk to the centre of the village.  

At the heart of the North Norfolk Conservation Area, Blakeney is surrounded by beautiful countryside and about 1 mile from the village of Cley, which is one of the most important locations for birdwatching in the UK.  

The village provides some local shops, but shopping on a wider scale is catered for in the delightful Georgian market town of Holt, about 4 miles inland - or you may like to visit the beautiful Cathedral City of Norwich, only 45 minutes drive away.  

Along the coast there are a great variety of places of interest and a wealth of things to do - we do keep a comprehensive guide to these in the cottage, but the local attractions include the following:-

• Sandy beaches at Wells and Holkham
• Sailing at Morston
• Golf at a number of courses between Hunstanton and Cromer
• Boat trips to the seals at Blakeney Point
• The North Norfolk Light Railway,running from Sheringham to Holt, and the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
• The Royal Estate at Sandringham
• National Trust Properties at Felbrigg Hall,Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park
• Holkham Hall
• Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park
• The Thursford Collection-steam engines,mechanical organs and fairground rides
• The Muckleburgh collection of military vehicles
• The Splash Leisure Pool at Sheringham