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The Old Stables
Annex
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Little Thornage, Holt, ENG
  • Letheringsett Watermill
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Holt Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sheringham Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

FLINT COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE POOL, ANNEX, OWN PARKING SLEEPING 8 PEOPLE.

The Old Stables is a spacious flint country cottage with a private heated pool in a quiet hamlet. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and a further 2 bedrooms are in the annex sleeping 8 people in total. It is 2 miles from the lovely Georgian town of Holt and 5 miles from the north norfolk coast. The River Glaven runs 300 yards from the cottage.

The property is equipped to a high standard with good wifi. The spacious well equipped kitchen has an aga, oven, hob, dishwasher and dinning area seating 8. Plenty of glasses, cooking utensils, plates, bowls etc are provided. An additional relaxing area in the kitchen has a sofa, 2 armchairs and a TV.

Off the kitchen the boot room has ample room for pets, coats, boots and food

The twin bedroom and bathroom with underfloor heating bath and shower is downstairs.

Upstairs the large cozy sitting room has an open fire, TV, comfortable sofas and chairs with lovely views across the fields.

The generous master bedroom has great views and a super king bed with an ensuite shower room with underfloor heating.

Situated across the small lawn is the annexe. This has a spacious bedroom with a super king bed and small kitchenette with kettle, fridge and sink. There are no cooking facilities in the annex. The small twin room has trundle beds. The annex showroom has
a shower, sink and underfloor heating

The heated swimming pool is accessed from the locked annexe door and sits in a further small private garden with fruit trees. The pool is heated from mid May until mid September. This pool garden has an outside table seating 8 and a further smaller table with a bench and chairs. Umbrellas are provided in the summer months.

Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult in the pool area. Dogs are NOT allowed in the pool garden or in the pool as their paws can damage the pool lining.


Inside the property gate is a private parking area for up to 3 cars. This leads to a secure courtyard lawned garden with a pretty flowerbed. It also has a patio area with a garden table, chairs, an outdoor sofa and a Webber BBQ.

There is no EV charging point at The Old Stables.

Check in is 4pm and check out 1000am

Property manager

FIONNUALA FLYNN

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adult must be with children in pool/back garden
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No dogs under 2 years old allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the pool/back garden area. No Pool or house parties allowed. NO DOGS IN THE POOL
No dogs allowed please on any beds, in any bedrooms, on any furniture or upstairs. No dogs under 2 years old allowed. No candles allowed.
No charging of electric cars allowed on the property. Maximum parking 3 cars in driveway. Please Don't block the shared driveway No EV charger.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holt

Located in Holt, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norfolk Coast and Holt Country Park, while Muckleburgh Collection and Nelson Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural Surroundings and North Norfolk Railway Holt Station. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Little Thornage, Holt, ENG

What's nearby

  • Letheringsett Watermill - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Natural Surroundings - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Holt Country Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sheringham Beach - 21 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Cromer Beach - 24 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 16 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe Chapel Yard - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chubby Seal - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Byfords of Holt - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Folly Tearoom - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does FLINT COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE POOL, ANNEX, OWN PARKING SLEEPING 8 PEOPLE. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is FLINT COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE POOL, ANNEX, OWN PARKING SLEEPING 8 PEOPLE. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at FLINT COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE POOL, ANNEX, OWN PARKING SLEEPING 8 PEOPLE.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FLINT COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE POOL, ANNEX, OWN PARKING SLEEPING 8 PEOPLE.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FLINT COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE POOL, ANNEX, OWN PARKING SLEEPING 8 PEOPLE. located?

This family-friendly Holt cottage is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Letheringsett Watermill and Natural Surroundings. Norfolk Coast and Holt Country Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

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

Great Stay Again!

Great property, very well equipped and has a really homely feel. This is our 2nd stay with extended family and we have thoroughly enjoyed it yet again and we hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine T.

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

Lovely place

Great property in a fantastic location. Even though the weather was disappointing we still had a lovely time and would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Julie

This was the most delightful place to stay a lovely holiday let with added bonus of a great swimming pool fantastic location and fantastic host great communication, felt a home from home in the most gorgeous part of Norfolk Thank you we hope to be back again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lamorna U.

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

Brilliant place of rest - Pool + Fav book to read +Kings Head for food !!

Total switch off, just two of us - no cooking, no calls, peace
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel B.

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

Super family break

Couldn't fault this superb property. Warm pool, quiet location, short walk to nearest pub, and superb Norfolk coast and coastal towns. We all loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

House with a pool

This house was ideal for my hubby and our family, enough space for 4 other adults two small children and dog. Such a lovely place to stay, close to shops and pubs. Everthing in the house you would possibly need. Thanks Fionnuela. shops re
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Well equipped with great pool

This property is very well equipped with generous provision of staples in the kitchen (herbs, spices, dish washer tablets etc). Most importantly though, the heated pool was very clean and kept to a very pleasant temperature - the kids were never out of it. Good pub within easy walking distance (though better in the drinks and garden departments than the food).
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sallie b.

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

Another lovely holiday

This is our second time our family has visited and once again we were lucky with the weather and everyone had a great time. The swimming pool was much used, especially by the children. We appreciated the dual accommodation, giving space for us grandparents to have some private time in the comfortable annex. Situated close to the seaside, near to the amenities at Holt, and providing peaceful countryside walks for the dog it met all our needs. Many thanks to Fionnuala for sharing her property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley C.

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

Great for multi generational families

Beautiful holiday cottage that is probably one of the best equipped that we have ever rented. Well positioned in a peaceful hamlet it has generous off road parking for two large vehicles. The annexe works very well allowing some peace and quiet in the main house. The pool is lovely and stayed warm even with the cloudy weather. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this cottage to family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sallie b.

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

Wonderful break for all ages

Our family group ranged in age from 9mths to 70years plus dog and we all had a wonderful time. The accommodation was spacious, comfortable and very well equipped. Highlight was the swimming pool which we used at least twice a day. There were many great walks for the dog and the 5 yr old loved throwing poo sticks from the bridge into the ford nearby. Lots of bird life, so peaceful but only a few minutes drive to Holt, or walk if you prefer through the wood.(we were told it comes out at Budgens!). Letheringsett mill is 10 minutes walk, we did not manage to visit when open but apparently serves tea and cakes and well worth a visit. The seaside is a short drive away so lots to do nearby if you can get the children to leave the pool. Many thanks for an amazing holiday we will not forget.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Steve A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Expensive for what you get .

My overall impression of the property was positive although some of the furniture is a bit tired, dated and uncomfortable , the cleaning of the property wasn’t as good as we would have expected , the kitchen floor ,hi chair & fridge door were not clean on arrival . The owner also needs to update the terms & conditions as we were phoned during our stay and ask not to charge our electric vehicle . I would also suggest a few more home comforts eg cushions & covers/blankets for the chairs as they were stained also extra toilet rolls as we ran out . To summarise we enjoyed our stay at the property but expected better value for money .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lamorna U.

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

A place to unwind from all stresses of life’s !!

Roomy, pretty and comfortable with relaxing own pool to swim in.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Lovely stay

Lovely holiday home and annexe, perfect for an extended family stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

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The Old Stables is the perfect property, pool and location for a wonderful Norfolk holiday.

The Old Stables worked well for us, two families, one residing in the main house and myself and family in the annexe. We found the kitchen well equipped for cooking and enjoyed some meals around the huge table. The weather was warm and sunny during our stay and it was wonderful to use the pool every day. The pool is certainly this properties biggest asset. ( we did have some issues with wasps, my 3 year old niece was stung in the pool on our last day. The small fruit trees around the pool attract wasps and we all felt that the trees should be removed). The property is in a lovely quiet location but close to many attractions and beaches. We have no hesitation recommending The Old Stables and would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

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

Excellent property

The Old Stables was a lovely property of a high quality. The pool was great and very welcome in the Norfolk sunshine. Central for the North Norfolk Coastal towns and villages and for days out further afield. Good pub in walking distance. We had a magical time and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

The stables

Excellent everything we needed for family holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALISON W.

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

Brilliant for families

Property was even better than described . Everything provided from loo roll ,to dishwasher tablets lovely and clean and good quality appliances and furnishing .beds lovely and comfy .. Lovely to have the different sections ,two sitting areas inside ,one attached to kitchen was great for our granddaughter in the mornings as she was an early riser. Annexe area completely separate .also two garden areas one with pool and one with bbq .plenty of space for everyone .three bathrooms a boon with a big family . Pool a great size ,secure access so safe for children ,a real plus to the property .lovely to spend time round the pool once back at the house after a days outing . Highly recommended and very central for access to loads of attractions for all ages . Will definitely be coming again .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Emily E.

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

Lovely location, but interior could do with updating

We (six adults and a baby) enjoyed the location of the house – Holt is a short drive away and we spent the week visiting Norfolk's beautiful north-coast beaches. The house offered a good base, but we did have a few niggles. The beds, being ziplink, dip in the middle, so aren't particularly comfortable. The spacious upstairs living room feels wasted, with not enough seats if you're a party of eight and an odd configuration – two armchairs facing a small tv. We ended up sitting in rows to watch a film one night! We spent more time in the kitchen, which has a small seating area (for four people), but the armchairs and sofa feel quite old and have no support. The tv downstairs is also small for the size of the room and we found the wifi patchy when several of us tried to use it simultaneously. We did appreciate the recommendations in the Welcome Pack (the farm shop is definitely worth a visit for brunch!) and Fionnuala was a good, communicative host who responded quickly when we realised we were missing a set of keys. Though we enjoyed our break, it did feel like we were paying a "luxury" price for fairly basic accommodation. With a little investment the interior could be made much more functional/usable, comfortable and (though subjective!) aesthetically appealing, which I think is expected for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Peter S.

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Very goog

First class
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Fantastic accommodation

We would highly recommend this wonderful cottage and annexe. The pictures do not do this accommodation justice. Very well equipped and spacious inside with a fabulous outdoor pool and plenty of outdoor seating in both garden areas. Both of these are secure for the two dogs you are permitted to bring with you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felicity B.

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

Perfect location and gorgeous pool

3 generations of our family plus our puppy just had a lovely week at this gorgeous property. The pool and the area surrounding it were absolutely great - helped by one of the best weather weeks of the year so we all enjoyed cooling off in the pool! The area is wonderful - 5 minutes from Holt (and a decent sized Budgens), 10 mins from Wells, 20 / 30 mins to the beaches at Wells and Holkham. Kitchen very well appointed, very pretty sitting room upstairs in the main house. Worth noting the smaller bedroom in the annex is pretty small for adults - my parents stayed in there and didn’t have much room, but would be fine for 2 smallish children. Overall a gorgeous week and we’ll definitely be rebooking!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at The Old Stables

This was an amazing property with beautiful gardens and a lovely pool which we used every day. The property was very spacious and met our needs very well. It was in an ideal location to explore all that North Norfolk has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Fantastic week in beautiful location

Very comfortable cottage in a lovely location, close both to Holt and the Norfolk Coast. Loads of opportunities for the more active of us with beautiful walks, runs and cycle routes plus all that the nearby beaches have to offer. My husband loved the short walk to the ford and watching the bird life from the nearby bench.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Gorgeous property

This was an excellent property for our family, with our son, daughter-in-law and girls living in the annexe, with direct access to the pool. My wife and I stayed in the main house, with our teenage granddaughter, and it worked very well. The only negative issue we had was with the wasps around the pool. They are a real problem, especially if you have an allergic reaction to them. My daughter-in-law, who is a qualified paramedic, is terrified of wasps and it did impact on her enjoyment of the pool area. It's not really good enough to put up signs saying 'beware wasps', as it's patently obvious because of the number of them. I think it should be mentioned in the particulars on the website. However, apart from that, it's a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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Family holiday

Excellent well equipped accommodation, the pool and garden are perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertainment for children and adults. The location is peaceful and well placed to visit the Norfolk coast with all it has to offer. Amenities in Holt are good for most needs. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by FIONNUALA FLYNN

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My name is Fionnuala and I have been coming to the North Norfolk coast for 25 years with my family. The Old Stables has been a much loved family holiday home for the last 12 years.

Why they chose this property

The Old Stables is a fantastic cottage for a holiday. With is separate annex the property is perfect for extended family groups or two families. Children love the pool and nearby River Glaven (300 yards away). The North Norfolk coast has much to offer with lovely beaches and long walks at Cley, Blakney, Morston, Wells,and Holkham We have great pubs nearby and the Georgian town Holt is 2 miles away which has wonderful shopping and hosts the popular Holt Festivle. This area of Norfolk is a deli rich foodie heaven With Back to the Garden, Bakers and Larners, and Picnic Fayre all closeby.

What makes this property unique

Private 2 bedroom cottage with annex with further 2 bedrooms. Ideal for expended family groups.
Aga, open fire, heated outdoor pool, pet friendly, fast internet, parking and courtyard garden.

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