Guests say
The Old Rectory is a spacious and beautiful property with a family-friendly atmosphere, set in a peaceful location ideal for rural walks and day trips. Guests have enjoyed the well-equipped house, comfortable beds, and the large outdoor space, making it perfect for family gatherings. The property's charm and the welcome pack of local produce were appreciated.
The property generally appears well-kept, though there were minor cleanliness issues such as a mouldy barbeque grill and a lack of door mat leading to difficulty in maintaining a clean kitchen floor.
The secluded and peaceful location is highly praised, with easy access to the broads, coast, and local amenities like a village shop and pub. The property's setting provides a private estate feel, enhancing the guest experience.
Guests found the property comfortable, with ample space and cozy living areas. Comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere contributed to a relaxing stay, although the lack of oven gloves was a minor inconvenience.
The property is well-equipped and suitable for large groups, but there were several maintenance issues reported, such as a faulty light switch, a non-working extractor fan, and an oven not heating correctly. Additionally, the mismatched crockery and scratched glasses suggest a need for restocking.
While guests appreciated the welcome pack of local produce, there is no consistent mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches across the reviews to accurately score this category.
About this property
The Old Rectory offers guests a very generous home with plenty of living space to be together.
Set within a lovely, rural village location, The Old Rectory offers guests a charming countryside getaway for 10. As you venture up the tree lined driveway, this beautifully grand home appears in all its glory, with original sash cord windows and cream stone exterior. The gorgeous garden wraps around the house and is full of mature trees, shrubs, and flower beds. In the Winter, delicate snowdrops create wonderful white carpets and come Summer, the garden is pebble-dashed in colourful wildflowers. Huddle together around the fire pit toasting marshmallows or good group sing-along! It really is the perfect countryside oasis.
The Old Rectory offers guests a very generous home with plenty of living space to be together. The formal sitting room is beautiful and bright and has French doors leading out the garden. A further snug sitting room is equipped with roaring wood burner, television, and comfy sofa, creating the ideal space to unwind in. The property also boasts a large, fully fitted kitchen with plenty of space to prepare some delicious meals and adjacent, is the dining room, once used as the Parish meeting room, with seating for all to dine together.
Upstairs, there is accommodation for ten guests in five lovely bedrooms. Two have their very own ensuite facilities, with a further two bathrooms available too. This magnificent home is the ideal retreat to enjoy some quality time together!
Size: Sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms.Nearest beach: 12 miles.Nearest amenities: 0.5 mile.Pets: 2 well behaved dog welcomeShort breaks: Available at this property.Smoking: No smoking at this property.Rooms: Hallway, Kitchen with dining table, Dining Room, Study, Sitting Room, Snug, Utility Room, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Ensuite, 2 Family Bathrooms, Large Garden.Beds: 2 zip and link beds, 1 kingsize, 1 double, 1 bunk bedGeneral: Oil central heating, wood burning stove, 2 Smart TVs,Utilities: Double oven, induction hob, American fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee machine.Other: Bed linen and towels provided.Outside: Enclosed landscaped garden, terrace with table and chairs and barbeque. Pergola with fire pit. Parking: Off-road private parking for several cars
You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.
Nearby points of interest
- Norfolk Broads
- East Anglia Transport Museum
- Pleasurewood Hills
- Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
- Woodforde's Brewery Tap @ Fur & Feather Inn
- Wroxham Boats Trips
- Wroxham Miniature Worlds
- Rowing on the River Bure at Belaugh
- Tower climb at St Helen’s church
- University of East Anglia (UEA)
Reviews (12)
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Dr Fearn
Lovely cottage, perfect for our group of seven
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Mrs Hayes
The house is lovely and the grounds are absolutely beautiful. There were 8 of us and we all had a great time. As in previous reviews it would be helpful if there was a mat by the door into the garden from the kitchen and a decent mop. The electric tripped when we pressed a light switch in the kitchen by the utility room and it was a bit of a mission using step ladders to get to the electric box, which was very high up. However, the problems we had were very small and didn't impact on our holiday. We tried the local pub for dinner one evening which was very good. We had such a lovely time at the Old Rectory we didn't want to leave.
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Mr Marr
The Old Rectory was the perfect location for a family get-together (nine of us, aged from 7 to 75). Plenty of outdoor space for the kids to safely explore and play in; the rickety treehouse was a big hit, as were the deer and rabbits! The piano in the dining room was a nice touch too. The house itself was very spacious and beautifully decorated, accurately represented by the photos, and well-stocked with all the equipment we needed for cooking etc. The house is on the edge of the village, set well back from the (quiet) road down a gravel drive behind the church, so was very peaceful. There's a small village shop and a nice pub within walking distance. The nearest supermarket is a 15-minute drive away. Really pleased we chose The Old Rectory. I'd imagine it would be an amazing and cosy place for a Christmas-time get-together too, with the Aga in the kitchen and fireplaces in the two living rooms.