FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are both properties dog friendly?
Yes indeed, both of them very much welcome dogs. Do ask about how many you can bring as it will be dependent on breed. As an example, we would suggest two well behaved medium sized dogs or three if a smaller breed.

Do I have to pay extra for my dogs?
No extra charge for your dogs

Are dogs allowed on the sofas?
Dogs are allowed on the sofas, we just ask that you bring your own throws, and if your dog is used to sleeping on your bed, then we ask that throws are also used or that you bring your own bed linen

Are the cottages close to any shops and pubs?
The market town of Reepham is just over 2 miles away, so a five-minute drive or about a 40 minute steady walk along quiet country lanes and footpaths. There is a good selection of independent shops and cafes in the market place including The Norfolk Farmshop and Deli, Dianes Pantry, Robertsons the Butcher, Motts the Pharmacy, Newsagent and PostOffice, Gift shop and Spar convenience store and ATM. There is a traditional pub The Kings Arms in the marketplace that serves great ale and a good selection of home cooked meals. Its usually quite busy so worth booking a table if you are wanting to eat, it is also doggie friendly. There are also several cafes for a cup of coffee and a slice of cake.
The footpath beside the cottage also takes you to Bawdeswell which is about a 35 minute walk or 5 minute drive. You will find The Old Workhouse pub for a drink, a Mccolls convenience store, Bawdeswell Garden Centre and café and five minutes further on is Hamptons at The Barn, café and gift shop.

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What is the deposit?
We ask for £100 deposit, payable within 3 days of making the booking. The balance is due 4 weeks before your holiday starts. We can be flexible with payments so do ask if you need to.

How do we pay for the cottage?
Payment is by bank transfer, and your payment will be acknowledged with in 3 working days.

Do we need to bring towels?
Each guest will have a bath towel, a hand towel, face cloth and a towel to use at the hot tub. Each cottage will also have two bath robes for use around the hot tub. Also provided are a couple of tea towels and a dish cloth.

Is there a BBQ?
There is a charcoal bbq in the back garden and you will find bbq tongs in the kitchen. You will need to bring matches and charcoal.

Can I book a short break?
Absolutely. The changeover day is Friday and Monday so you can have a weekday break Monday -Friday, 4 nights or a weekend break Friday – Monday, 3 nights.

What time can I arrive?
The normal arrival time is 4pm and departure 9.30, but it is sometimes possible to arrive earlier and leave later, particularly when there are no guests coming in or out on the same day. Its worth asking.

Do we need to bring towels?
Each guest will have a bath sheet, a hand towel and a towel to use with the hot tub. There are two robes in each cottage for use around the hot tub.

Can we get a grocery order delivered?
The major supermarkets do deliver here, so yes book one and save yourself that trip. There are some shops in Reepham so you can always get something you’ve forgotten. If you need to book a delivery time before you arrive do let me know so I can arrange to meet them.

Where can I get local produce?
There are several farm shops locally for fresh veg and a lot more besides. Reepham Farmshop and Deli in the market place has fruit and veg, cheese, bread, local meats, fish and lots more. Robertsons the butcher is good for all meat and has a good bbq range. Bawdeswell Garden Centre also has a well stocked deli shop.

Do any takeaways deliver?
As we are in the country we don’t have many options, but there is an Indian that delivers, and there are takeaways not too far away. In Reepham about 5 minutes’ drive there is Chinese, Fish & Chips, Pizza & Kebabs.

How far is the coast?
We are blessed with traditional coastal towns and so many award-winning beaches, unspoilt sand dunes and salt flats along the North Norfolk Coast which are about 30-45 minutes away.
The pretty seaside towns of Cromer, Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea with great sandy beaches, museums, surfing, plenty of attractions and wonderful walking along the Norfolk Coastal Path. Blakeney is a charming coastal village and was a medieval commercial port transporting spices and oriental cloths, and no doubt a few smugglers! You can enjoy sailing, power boats, paddle boarding as well as seal and bird spotting trips. The nature reserves at Bakeney, Cley Holkham, Titchwell and Snettisham to name but a few are great way of enjoying the countryside and seeing nature close up.

Beaches The beaches in Norfolk are a great draw when visiting the county. Most of them are sandy and great places to walk with or without dogs. Dogs are welcome all year round on Norfolk beaches, there may be some areas of a particular beach that are restricted during peak times May-September, but there is usually part of the beach that allows dogs all year round. And on some beaches when the tide is in you can walk across the sand dunes.
Holkham – certainly “the biggest beach in the world”, it’s a long walk if you want to paddle but stunning all the same with dunes and forests to explore. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery spend a few days In Norfolk on training exercise and have been seen on the beach at Holkham in September.
Wells Next the Sea is picture postcard with the little train, beach huts on stilts and golden sand, it s a real bucket and spade beach. There is a lifeguard and a hooter sounds when the tide is changing, it certainly comes in at speed so beware if you are swimming or on the islands. A café and toilets are located in the carpark.
Burham Overy Boats, salt marshes, sand dunes and peace, it’s about a mile walk to the beach but well worth it.
https://www.explorenorfolkuk.co.uk/norfolk-beaches.html

What is there to do?
Family fun, laughs and adventure are guaranteed in Norfolk – the kids will love it! Not only has Norfolk got great countryside and coast, but also fantastic theme parks, zoos and animal centres, gardens to visit, stately houses and museums. There are parks and treehouse playgrounds, wildlife and nature reserves, steam railways and so much more. To name a few: Sea life Centre, Roarr Dinosaur Park, Pensthorpe Naturel Park, Bewilderwood, Holt Country Park, Bure Valley Minature Railway, Wroxham Farm & Barns, Pettit’s Animal Adventure Park , Banham Zoo, Thrigby Hall, Out of Africa, Pleasure Beach, Seal Trips. And if its wet…..Quasar, Swimming, bowling, cinemas, Highball wall climbing, Gravity trampoline centres, Cryptic Escape rooms, Norwich Castle Museum, Sainsbury Art Centre

Are there any golf courses close by?
There is a number of golf courses within 15-30 minutes’ drive of the cottages. Royal Norwich, Barnham Broom, Costessey Park, Cromer, Wensum Valley, Dunston Hall, Sprowston Manor, Bawburgh and Sheringham to name a few. And several of them have spa facilities.
Can I go fishing? There are also several fishing lakes within 10-30 minutes’ drive of the cottages. Reepham, Cobbleacre Lakes, Billingford, Hevingham, Barford, Catch 22 at Lyng, Taverham Mill and sea fishing is available from Wells, Brancaster and Yarmouth.
Can we bring bikes? Yes absolutely. It’s a great way to explore the county along country lanes and we also have a couple of rail trails for walking and cycling. The Marriotts way is a 26 mile footpath, bridleway and cycle route which follows the routes of two disused railway lines and runs between the historic town of Aylsham and the medieval city of Norwich. The cottages are located just a mile from the Marriotts Way so can play a part in your route planning. There is also a selection of suggested routes in a folder in the cottage for walking and cycling around Norfolk

What Museums are there locally?
Muckleburgh Military Museum, Time and Tide Maritime, Museum of Norfolk Life Gressenhall, Norwich Aviation Museum, Sainsbury Art Centre, Norwich Castle Museum, RAF Radar Air Defence museum, Strangers Hall, Wind Energy Museum, Bressingham Steam
What National Trust and stately homes are there in the area – Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Horsey Windpump, Norfolk Coast, Oxburgh Hall, Sheringham Park
Stately Homes and Gardens – Sandringham, Houghton Hall, Mannington Hall and gardens, Hindringham Hall and gardens, Hoveton Hall, Holkham Hall, Ickworth Hall

What annual special events are there in Norfolk?
Just a few of the wonderful regular events throughout the year in Norfolk.
• January/February – Walsingham Snowdrop walk
• May – Holt Festival
• May – Pensthorpe Bird and Wildlife Fair
• May – Crab and Lobster Festival Cromer/Sheringham
• May – Houghton International Horse Trials
• May/June – Norfolk Open Studios
• June – Norfolk Food and Drink Festival
• June – The Royal Norfolk Show
• Throughout the year – Fakenham Races
• July – Holkham Country Show Fair
• July – Sandringham Flower show
• August – Aylsham Show
• August – Wells Carnival
• September – Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival
• September – Sandringham Game & Country Fair
• October – Norwich Beer festival
• October – Science Festival
• November – Restaurant Week
• December – Christmas at Holkham Hall
• Nov/Dec – Thursford Christmas Spectacular