Entire home

THE OLD SCHOOL, pet friendly, with open fire in Downham Market

Photo gallery for THE OLD SCHOOL, pet friendly, with open fire in Downham Market

Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61399.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
King's Lynn, East Anglia
  • Oxburgh Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Denver Windmill
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Downham Market Town Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Marham (KNF-RAF Marham)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

THE OLD SCHOOL, pet friendly, with open fire in Downham Market

This delightful converted school is resting in the pretty village green of Wereham, in the Norfolk countryside and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

The Old School is a lovely converted school in the village of Wereham, Norfolk. Hosting three bedrooms: one super king-size and two twins, sleeping a total of six people and served by an en-suite shower room, family bathroom and shower room. Downstairs has a fitted kitchen/diner, a separate utility, dining room and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. Outside has an enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture, as well as off-road parking. The Old School is a wonderful choice for a rural-based holiday to the heart of the countryside. Pet charge: 40 GBP per pet.

Amenities: Oil central heating, woodburning stove. Range electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, wine coolers, washing machine, dishwasher, TV and WiFi. Heating oil and electricity for lighting and domestic appliances is included in the rent. Logs for the wood burner, along with kindling and firelighters can be purchased in nearby garages or supermarkets. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Enclosed lawned garden and patio areas with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5.4 miles and pub 0.1 miles. Note: All short breaks must check in on either a Friday or Monday. Note: Charging of electric vehicles is prohibited at this property.

Region: Picturesque rolling Fens, unspoilt beaches, and pretty waterways – East Anglia is a dream holiday destination. Norfolk offers beaches, saltmarshes and quaint villages whilst equally as charming are the coast and countryside of Suffolk.

Town: Downham Market is a market town and civil parish resting in the Norfolk countryside of England. Boasting a plethora of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants for fine food and local produce. You are a few miles from the thriving town of King's Lynn and within reach of the Norfolk coastline offering a choice of lovely sandy beaches and plenty of trails for walking and cycling opportunities.

Property manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages

Languages

English
Lock

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

King's Lynn

Located in King's Lynn, this cottage is near the beach. Swaffham Museum and Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oxburgh Hall and Denver Windmill. Church Farm and Gooderstone Water Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
King's Lynn, East Anglia

What's nearby

  • Oxburgh Hall - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ryston Park Golf Club - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Denver Windmill - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Downham Market Town Hall - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Sandringham House - 26 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Downham Market Station - 13 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whalebone - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arbuckles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rumbles Chip Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hare Arms - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE OLD SCHOOL, pet friendly, with open fire in Downham Market pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE OLD SCHOOL, pet friendly, with open fire in Downham Market?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE OLD SCHOOL, pet friendly, with open fire in Downham Market?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE OLD SCHOOL, pet friendly, with open fire in Downham Market located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of St. Martin's Church, Oxburgh Hall and Church Farm. Ryston Park Golf Club and Downham Market Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

6.8/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The school house was a perfect spot for our family vacation. Plenty of space for everyone, clean and loaded with everything you could need. The hosts even left us some food staples to get us started which was great after such a long travel day. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never sgain

Disaster
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

This is my second stay here had a lovely relaxing stay. Even managed to use the pub across the road this time . Great space, well equipped and very comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Host profile image
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Utility. Dining area. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

What makes this property unique

Oil central heating, woodburning stove. Range electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, wine coolers, washing machine, dishwasher, TV and WiFi. Heating oil and electricity for lighting and domestic appliances is included in the rent, we no longer provide free logs for the wood burner, these, along with kindling and firelighters can be purchased in nearby garages or supermarkets. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Enclosed lawned garden and patio areas with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5.4 miles and pub 0.1 miles. Note: All short breaks must check in on either a Friday or Monday. Note: Charging of electric vehicles is prohibited at this property.

Languages:

English