The Cart Lodge (6), Great Massingham
ID: S275462
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
The Cart Lodge in Great Massingham is highly praised for its comfort, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like home-baked cake and the chance to interact with alpacas. The property is dog-friendly, with secure areas for pets to play. Its location is ideal for exploring local wildlife and enjoying nearby amenities such as the Dabbling Duck pub and beautiful beaches.
Reviewers consistently mention the spotless condition of the lodge, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that contributes to the overall comfort and appeal of the property.
The lodge's location is celebrated for its proximity to walking routes, the Dabbling Duck pub, and local beaches. The area's wildlife and scenic walks add to the location's charm.
Guests find the lodge very comfortable, with special mentions of underfloor heating and well-equipped facilities. The property caters to families and pets, ensuring a relaxing stay.
The lodge is described as well-equipped and modern, with a good kitchen, strong wifi, and additional amenities that meet the needs of guests, including those looking to self-cater.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through personal touches like a lemon drizzle cake and arranging alpaca interactions. While these gestures are highly appreciated, they may vary with each stay.
About this property
Located on the edge of the much sought-after, picturesque rural village of Great Massingham, The Cart Lodge is in the most beautiful of settings, positioned on the Peddars Way, and set in 4.5 acres of private grounds, complete with resident alpacas. Within close proximity of the excellent village pub, this hideaway is ideally located for exploring rural and coastal Norfolk. Dog owners will enjoy the fully enclosed exercise paddock, and you can bring your own bikes too.
Situated in rural farmland, the surrounding grounds are a true delight. The Cart Lodge offers contemporary and charming accommodation for up to four guests. With high ceilings featuring exposed trusses, the open-plan living environment comprises of a kitchen and sitting room with underfloor heating. This space benefits from ample natural light pouring through the large windows. The charming, well-equipped kitchen area provides everything that guests need to cater at home, with conversation and meals shared at the traditional farmhouse dining table. Comfortable sofas are offered in the sitting area, with french doors accessing the lawned quad courtyard beyond. To the rear of the property, the master bedroom hosts a Norfolk-made wrought iron king-size bed, with twin single beds offered in bedroom two. Theses rooms are served by a good-sized family bathroom featuring bath with shower over. Outside, there is a shared lawned quad courtyard where guests can relax and enjoy a barbecue al fresco. There is private parking for two cars available. Dogs are very welcome at The Cart Lodge, and guests have access to the fully enclosed exercise paddock.
Walk 25-minutes into Great Massingham to experience one of Norfolk’s prettiest villages, famous for the two large duck ponds at the centre, as well as the popular gastro pub, The Dabbling Duck. Walking from the barn is peaceful and traffic free. History lovers will enjoy time spent at HM The King's Sandringham Estate, Castle Rising and Houghton Hall which can all be reached in 15-minutes by car. Birdwatchers can reach the rspb reserve at Snettisham in under half an hour. The vast and sandy beach at Brancaster is within a half hour car journey, with other spectacular beaches and walks at Hunstanton, Holme-next-the-Sea, Thornham, Brancaster Staithe, and Burnham Overy Staithe easily reachable from the barn. Even the popular coastal locations of Blakeney, Sheringham and Cromer can be reached in under an hour by car.
The Cart Lodge comfortably accommodates four guests. For a larger party, the barn can be booked as a sleeps four option: The Cart Lodge. Located just across the courtyard The Dairy accommodates four or six guests. These properties can be booked together, making them a great option for couples, multiple families and multi-generational families to holiday together, while maintaining privacy and independence.
Additional Information:
Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Stair gate (for the door to outside), high chair and travel cot provided. (Please bring your own bedding for the travel cot).
Nearby points of interest
- Snettisham Park Deer Safari
- Hunstanton Seal Safari
- SEA LIFE Hunstanton
- Oxburgh Hall (National Trust)
- Hunstanton Heritage Gardens
- Holkham Hall
- Old Hunstanton
Reviews (6)
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Norfolk Bolthole: The Cart Lodge at West Heath Barn never fails to fill us with joy as we approach. Our 4th visit was just a week ago and we feel so fully rested after a week in our ‘secret’ Norfolk bolt hole. We all have such busy lives these days, that just a week away from the pressures of work can be so beneficial to us all. The Cart Lodge is a favourite holiday destination for our little Jack Russell cross, Sox, she really enjoys spending sunny days with us there, and if we want to go out without her we know she is safe and happy in the little cottage.This part of Norfolk has amazing access to many long distance walking routes, cycling routes and sports events, including a choice of easily drivable park runs. Often dry and sunny, days can be spent at the beach or walking around Sandringham House parkland. One of our favourite activities is counting how many red kites we can spot, kingfishers or brown hares. The wildlife and birdwatching possibilities are endless.But at the end of a long days activity a hot bath awaits, or the incredible power shower! The Cart Lodge is very modern inside, with an excellent and well equipped kitchen. We mostly self cater, so a good kitchen is important to us. The Barns themselves are very old buildings, but the insides have been modernised in a practical and tasteful way. It all feels very luxurious in the heart of rural Norfolk!
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JH
We have just spent a lovely three nights in Cart Lodge. Perfect for our family of 4 with 2 dogs. The accommodation is spotless and very well equipped with everything you need for a few nights away. Gill has thought fo everything! We also enjoyed the eggs from the hens and meeting 'the boys' (the alpacas) and the walks from the farm with the dogs are great! Great Massingham is a delight with an excellent cafe and pub too. Hope to return one day. Thank you Gill and Dave.
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Favourite Place - This is still our favourite place to go on holiday! Staying at West Heath Barn is like home from home, we have been every year (except Covid) for the last 7 years and even the kids call it our Norfolk home now! The barn is full of everything you might need from a delicious home baked cake on arrival, kitchen appliances to board games and books for rainy days! The beds are so comfy and Gills linen always smells amazing. The location is perfect for getting out and about lots of beautiful beaches close by. We always have a trip to the Dabbling Duck which is always nice. Gill and Dave are wonderful hosts, it is always a pleasure to go and we never want to leave. The kids love the Alpaca's that Gill has and this time we thoroughly enjoyed taking the Alpaca's for a walk! Thank you again for that Gill the kids are still talking about it now. Can't wait to come again.