4 Bed Cottage in Dilham

About this property

Perched on the brink of the North Broads, the village of Dilham (1 mile) is surrounded by beautiful countryside in a quiet and tranquil setting and is the perfect starting point for an endless array of Norfolk activities. 5 miles from the nearest beach the area offers a selection of beautiful coastal villages and beaches. Rent a boat or set off on foot to discover some of the incredible 125 miles of waterways this fascinating pocket of the world presents. A day trip to pretty Wroxham (7 miles) or the market town of Aylsham (10 miles) provides an enjoyable afternoon – you may even wish to take the Bure Valley Railway between the two spots. If visiting local towns and cities is your thing, then be sure to spend some time in Norwich (14.5 miles), or if you prefer a more remote excursion, head to Horsey Gap (12.5 miles) for a wander along the seafront and the chance to spot some seals. Nearby are fantastic eateries including the famous Gunton Arms and Suffield Arms which are destination gastro pubs (both are dog friendly).

Complete with antique furniture and modern art pieces, this holiday home really does offer the wow factor from the moment you step inside. Stop off in the boot room on arrival and leave coats and shoes behind. From here, continue through into the lounge which can also be found on the ground floor. This snug-style space is complete with further comfy seating and a wood burner, the perfect spot for appreciating a late-night tipple. Whilst the dining room and kitchen are laid out as two separate rooms, double doors separate these spaces and make serving up meals an effortless feat. The library-style dining room is an impressive space with overflowing bookcases, a feature fireplace and a centrepiece table that's ready to host all of your special meals. Next door in the kitchen you'll find a more casual breakfast table for relaxed snacks, along with an Aga, electric oven, gas hob and a dishwasher. Two back kitchens present additional space with a microwave, fridge and additional fridge/freezer. Similarly handy is the utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, along with the ground-floor cloakroom with WC. Each of the four bedrooms on the first floor is equally as inviting, but we must admit that the master suite is the most impressive space for your party's guests of honour. Here you'll find a decadent French upholstered Double bed, an adjacent room with sofa , a feature fireplace and views overlooking the garden and a bathroom with WC, towel rail and a free-standing roll-top bath. A second low-rise king-size bedroom can also be found right here, this one featuring a free-standing bath and hand-held shower attachment within the room on a raised platform. A third bedroom is made up as a stylishly appointed twin beds with a feature fireplace, and the fourth and final bedroom is a spacious King size bed and single day bed. Finally, a garden-view family bathroom is fully fitted with WC, heated towel rail, bath and separate shower with step.

If the inside of this wonderful property didn’t impress you enough, the acre gardens, down a couple of steps, is sure to do it. Mature flora, pretty lawns and herbaceous borders make this outdoor space a joy to behold. Outside is a beautiful seating area with table and chairs for alfresco dining, charcoal BBQ and croquet set ensure that summer afternoons are spent soaking up every bit of fresh Norfolk air. Off-road parking is available for four cars.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single day bed

- 3 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and heated towel rail, 1 en-suite bathroom with free-standing roll-top bath, WC and heated towel rail, and 1 separate WC in downstairs cloakroom

- Aga, electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, additional fridge

- Please note, Aga is for the Christmas period

- Utility room with washing machine

- Cot and highchair available on request

- Wood burner (starter logs provided for first night)

- Smart TV

- Half acre of private gardens set to lawn, outdoor furniture, croquet set and charcoal BBQ. While the garden is enclosed off by trees and hedges, it is not fenced off.

- Parking for 4 cars maximum

- Two well behaved pets welcome on request. Dogs are not permitted on any soft furnishings or carpeted area. (please refer to terms and conditions)

- Please note this property does not accept 3rd party suppliers, and no parties.

- The owner does live on the grounds, but your privacy is assured.

- Pub 1 mile, shop 5 miles, beach 5 miles