Guests say
Glen Cottage receives glowing praise for its welcoming hosts, peaceful rural setting, and high standards of cleanliness and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, cosy atmosphere, and thoughtful touches provided by the owners. The cottage is dog-friendly and ideally located for exploring Norfolk, with Dereham and amenities a short drive away. Many reviewers highlight the relaxing garden and comfortable beds. While a few mention limited headroom for taller guests and slightly tired cookware, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as very clean, tidy, and well-presented, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests consistently praise the quiet, rural location, proximity to Dereham, and central position for exploring Norfolk. The need for a car is noted but not seen as a drawback.
Reviewers frequently mention comfortable beds, cosy furnishings, and a relaxing atmosphere. One minor note about headroom for taller guests, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with good WiFi, parking, and thoughtful amenities. Some mention slightly tired cookware, but this does not detract significantly from the overall positive impression.
Guests repeatedly mention thoughtful touches such as fresh bread, milk, butter, tea, coffee, toiletries, and even dog treats. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Be sure to bring your walking boots! Quiet lanes and trails offer excellent walks and cycling opportunities direct from the door..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge, Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Shower Room: Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Welcome pack. Laundry service available on request. Patio with garden furniture (shared with owner). 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (the owners have cats). Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond in the shared garden.. Set on the edge of a bustling market town, this charming cottage, attached to the owners home, has everything you need to enjoy your holiday whatever the season. The cottage was also featured in a 2018 episode of ’Escape to the Country.’ One pet is welcome at Glen Cottage, and there is land to the side of the property where you can exercise your pet, and they are also welcome in the owners’ garden for cleaning up purposes in bad weather. Located just outside the bustling market town of Dereham, Westfield is a charming, rural setting with excellent walking direct from the door. It has full benefit from all the amenities of a large town, including an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre, golf course, a ten-pin bowling alley, cinema, shops, cafés, restaurants and local markets, all on your doorstep.
This really is the perfect base for enjoying all that Norfolk has to offer. The cottage is situated in the Breckland region, known as the ‘Secret Heart of Norfolk’, boasting over 100 villages scattered across 500 square miles, making walking, cycling and horse riding popular activities. The North Norfolk Coast is under an hours’ drive, offering excellent sandy beaches, rspb nature reserves, and popular seaside resort of Wells-next-the-Sea, 25 miles, Blakeney Quay, 26 miles, historic Holt, 22 miles and The Royal Sandringham Estate, 31 miles. Dereham railway station is home to the Mid-Norfolk Railway, where you can enjoy an 11-mile trip through the countryside into the historic market town of Wymondham with its plentiful shops, cafés and pubs. The city of Norwich, 26 miles, boasts a theatre, famous Norman castle, numerous museums, art galleries, cafés, market square, restaurants and shopping malls. Shops, café, pub and restaurants 3 miles.
Free WiFi
There is a water feature/pond on the grounds of this property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- University of East Anglia (UEA)
- Banham Zoo
Reviews (21)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage and garden were first class and the help and kindness of the owners added to a complete relaxing time, which we needed Highly recommended, also we fully intend returning again
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Sharon Clarke
We had a very enjoyable stay at Glen Cotfage. Very comfortable, quirky cottage in a great and peaceful setting. A perfect location to explore Norfolk and the coast. Everything at hand for a great stay and lovely and clean. The Owners, Tina and Paul very welcoming and knowledgeable. A great place to stay and would recommend
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Confirmed Guest
We only had time for a two night stay, would of liked more! Every thing you could possibly need was provided; plus a very comfortable bed, good shower and even handmade bread.