Showing posts with label Dereham. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dereham. Show all posts

Monday, 19 January 2026

Scarning Dale Cottages, Dereham, Norfolk


Scarning Dale is a characterful timbered house dating back to the 17th century, set within beautiful grounds in the village of Scarning, Norfolk. It offers a peaceful rural retreat where guests can enjoy access to a heated indoor swimming pool. The accommodation is conveniently located close to the market town of Dereham, making it ideal both for secluded romantic escapes and as a comfortable base for exploring the wider area.

Accommodation

Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage is suitable for guests with partial disabilities. It sleeps two people in a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. The open-plan living area includes a TV, dining table, cooker, microwave and fridge. This charming beamed space has doors leading directly outside.

Honeysuckle Cottage
This quaint cottage sleeps two guests in a double bedroom with en-suite facilities. It features a galley-style kitchen, and outside there is a patio area with seating.

The Lodge
The largest property on site, The Lodge accommodates up to six guests in one double bedroom and two twin rooms. Additional guests can be accommodated for an extra charge. The property includes a living room, dining room and a patio area.

Lodge Cottage
Lodge Cottage is an annexe attached to The Lodge and sleeps two guests in a double bedroom with en-suite facilities. The living space is open plan, and a patio area is available outside.

The Cottage
This property offers two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one twin. A patio area is available for outdoor relaxation.

Log Cabin
The spacious wooden log cabin features one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, along with a patio area.

Facilities

  • Electricity and bed linen included

  • Cot available on request

  • Welcome pack on arrival

  • External utility room with shared, coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer

  • Heated indoor swimming pool (guests may use the pool for one hour per day; swimming hats required)

  • Table tennis

  • Small snooker table

  • External snooker room with full-size snooker table

  • Unfenced pond and lake

Visiting the Area

Scarning is surrounded by acres of attractive countryside, making it a haven for birdwatchers and art lovers. Nearby Dereham offers a range of shops, places to eat and a weekly market, while the Mid Norfolk Railway runs through the town.

The county capital, Norwich, is only a short drive away and provides all the amenities of a modern city. The area is excellent for walking and cycling, with the Norfolk Coast Path and Peddars Way within easy reach. There are also numerous seaside resorts to explore, along with attractions such as Go Ape, Holkham Hall and Gressenhall Rural Life Museum.

Norfolk is a fantastic destination for year-round holidays, offering beautiful countryside, miles of coastline and picturesque market towns. Popular attractions include Sandringham House, Norwich Castle, Blickling Hall and the Norfolk Broads.

Further details can be found on the website.

Rates: From £225 to £990 per week, depending on season and property.
Maximum occupancy: 6 guests.
Children: Welcome.
Pets: Welcome.
Accessibility: Disabled facilities available; please enquire for full details.
Additional features: Wi-Fi access.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/norfolk/4120

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Tuesday, 10 October 2023


Maple Barns, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk

Nestled within the charming village of Swanton Morley in the heart of rural Norfolk, Maple Barns offers a collection of stunning barn conversions and holiday cottages set around the picturesque courtyard of The Limes, a Victorian coach house.

Owl Barn and Pheasant Barn are two of the gems you'll find here. Each barn features its own private garden at the rear, offering tranquil views of Norfolk's farmland. You can relax on the patio and take advantage of convenient off-road parking. Step inside, and you'll be greeted by interiors of the highest quality, with rustic and spacious characteristics like original brickwork, traditional beams, and cozy wood-burning stoves. The kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and en suites are all fully equipped, ensuring your comfort during your Norfolk stay.

The lounges are adorned with luxurious sofas, modern flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and midi Hi-Fi systems. In the well-fitted kitchens, you'll find all the facilities for self-catering, including a hob, oven, toaster, and microwave. Dine on solid country pine furniture or enjoy a meal on the private patio accessible through the French doors in the lounge. If dining out is more your style, the nearby Darby's freehouse pub is just a few minutes' walk away, offering an excellent menu and a lovely beer garden with a play area for children.

Upstairs, each barn's bedroom boasts a solid wooden double bed with top-quality linen. These rooms also feature fitted wardrobes, TVs, and en suite facilities. Both barns also have a downstairs bedroom with bathroom facilities, making them suitable for various group sizes. A highchair and cot are available for visitors with young children.

In addition to Owl Barn and Pheasant Barn, Maple Barns offers Hedgehog Cottage, which accommodates up to 4 people, and Hare Barn, which sleeps up to 5. Each property boasts its own unique charm and amenities, from wood-burning stoves to hot tubs, ensuring a delightful stay in the Norfolk countryside.

For those looking to stay active, there's a small onsite gym available to all guests. And if you're eager to explore the area, you'll find many lovely walks and cycling routes, as well as easy access to the North Norfolk coast and the broader county via the nearby A47.

Just 3 miles away, the town of Dereham offers all the modern conveniences you might need, including banks, supermarkets, cinemas, golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, and more. Explore the local markets, cafes, and pubs, and don't miss the opportunity to discover the numerous golf clubs in the vicinity, such as Barnham Broom and Wensum Valley.

Maple Barns is the perfect base for experiencing the beauty and hospitality of Norfolk.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/norfolk/5247

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Thursday, 29 October 2020

Maple Barns, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk (Sleeps 1-4)


Maple Barns is a stunning barn conversion forming two luxury holiday lets and a separate holiday cottage, set around the courtyard of The Limes, a Victorian coach house. We are situated in the centre of the village of Swanton Morley, which in turn is in the heart of beautiful rural Norfolk.

The interior of each barn is of the very highest quality but retains rustic and spacious characteristics such as original brickwork, traditional beams and a wood-burning stove. The kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and en suites are all fully equipped, ensuring the comfort of your stay in Norfolk.

There are many lovely walks nearby and cycle routes which take you down quiet lanes or cross country. If you wish to explore further afield, then most of the North Norfolk coast is within half an hour’s drive and the nearby A47 makes the whole of the county easily accessible.

Dereham is only 3 miles away and has all the facilities you would expect in a modern town, including all the major banks and building societies, large supermarkets, a wide range of churches and many independent local shops. For relaxation, there is a cinema, golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts and a 10 pin bowling alley. There is also a thriving traditional market on Fridays and a local farmers market on the 2nd Saturday of each month. For eating out there is a range of cafes and pubs from trendy to country style. Not far from Dereham you will find numerous golf clubs, including Barnham Broom and Wensum Valley.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Norfolk/5247

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Monday, 13 July 2020

Pheasant Roost, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk (Sleeps 1-6)


Pheasant Roost offers stylish self catering for up to six people in a fantastic barn conversion set within the owner's twenty acres of grounds at Swanton Morley in Norfolk. With the added luxury of an undercover swimming pool (Easter-end Oct) and hot tub, your family are guaranteed a quality holiday in beautiful countryside.

The barn conversion has an "upside-down" layout with the three bedrooms on the ground floor and the main living areas on the first floor. There are 2 doubles, one of which has a four poster bed and is ensuite and one twin bedroom. On the first floor, the open plan living/kitchen/dining area has characterful beams.

Pheasant Roost has underfloor heating and the electricity, towels and bed linen are included. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, electric cooker, washing machine and dishwasher.

Outside there is plenty of off-street parking and a private covered swimming pool which is available from Easter until the end of October. There is also a private hot tub (available Easter until October and by arrangement from November to March). There is also an unfenced ornamental pond within the lawned garden.

There is plenty to see and do in the area for all ages. Swanton Morley is a village in the heart of Norfolk and Norwich is about 16 miles away. Attractions nearby to visit include:

On Target Norfolk.
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse.
Dereham Windmill.
Mid Norfolk Railway.
Hollywood Cinema.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Norfolk/16828

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Wednesday, 7 February 2018

Scarning Dale, Scarning, Dereham, Norfolk

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Scarning Dale, Scarning, Dereham, Norfolk (Sleeps 1 - 6) 

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Norfolk/4120

Scarning Dale is a timbered house which dates back to the 17th Century. Situated on stunning grounds within Scarning, Norfolk. It offers a stunning rural getaway in beautiful self catering properties. The accommodation is within close proximity to Dereham. 

Facilities:
Electricity and bed linen included. 
Cot available on request. 
Welcome pack. 
External utility room with coin operated washing machine and tumble dryer (shared). 
Indoor heated swimming pool.
Table tennis.
Small snooker table.
External snooker room with full size snooker table.
Unfenced pond and lake.

Scarning has acres of pretty countryside surrounding which is a haven for birdwatchers and art lovers.

Dereham market town has shops, places to eat and a weekly market. The Mid Norfolk Railway runs through Dereham.

The county’s capital Norwich is only a short drive away and offers all the amenities of a modern city. 

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