About this property
Tucked away in the historical village of Swanton Morley, Norfolk, is this beautiful detached 1800’s cottage, Waterfall Cottage. Named after its exceptional location near the picturesque Swanton Morley Falls, and enjoying a rich history thanks to its former owner, celebrity chef Gennaro Contaldo, it has also been featured in TV programmes and photo shoots, making this a fabulously unique base from which a group or family of 10 can enjoy the very best of Norfolk. The property benefits from off-road parking for four cars, along with generous, sprawling gardens, where you can become your own celebrity chef, thanks to the woodburning pizza oven and barbecue, perfect for indulging in a spot of alfresco dining with loved ones! Inside, you will find a chef's dream kitchen, fully-equipped with everything you could need to conjure up delicious feasts, ready to enjoy at the dining table for 10 as you toast to a wonderful getaway over bottles of fizz! After dinner, you can choose from three inviting sitting rooms to relax in, one featuring a crackling woodburning stove and open fire, another with open fire, and a third with TV and DVD player, perfect for movie nights with loved ones. Waterfall Cottage also enjoys a conservatory, where you can still enjoy a delightful outlook over the garden once the evening has cooled with your favourite tipple in hand. Completing the ground floor, is a well-appointed bathroom and a shower room, perfect for freshening up after a day of exploring. Follow the gorgeous spiral staircase up to two of the tastefully decorated double bedrooms, both with Jack-and-Jill access to a sleek shower room. On this floor, you will discover three additional double bedrooms, all with plenty of storage for your belongings. Explore your surroundings, where you can enjoy leisurely riverside walks up to the Swanton Morley Waterfalls, hook your catch of the day at the Swanton Morley Fishing Lakes, stock up on essentials at the welcoming farm shop, village shop, butcher, and deli, or treat your loved ones to a well-deserved meal at the popular Darby’s Freehouse & Restaurant. Next stop is Dereham, where you can spot the local wildlife in the NWT Rush Meadows, tour the Bishop Bonner’s Cottage Museum, dine at The Coachmakers Pub And Kitchen, visit the Dereham Windmill, or catch a live performance at the Dereham Memorial Hall. If you can’t get enough of the local history, head over to Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse, where you can spend a fun-filled family day out, followed by Thai cuisine at The New Inn. Further afield, you’ll find Norwich, home to the Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, excellent golf clubs, a snowsports centre, an aviation museum, a magnificent cathedral and a plethora of shops and eateries. For an escape that has it all, choose Waterfall Cottage.
A village set in the centre of Norfolk in East Anglia. Swanton Morley has a lot of history. The village was involved in the Second World War, being the place where the first combined bombing raid was launched between Britain and America in 1942. In 2010, Swanton Morley was voted the Calor Eastern England Village of the Year and the Norfolk Community of the Year. The village offers walking opportunities, fishing along the River Wensum, a butchers, a deli, convenience store and 2 village pubs. A stunning little village set in the incredible Norfolk area.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 2 x double with Jack-and-Jill access to shower room, 3 x double.
Jack-and-Jill shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire and woodburning stove.
Second sitting room with open fire with sofa bed.
Third sitting room.
Conservatory
Oil central heating, 2 x open fires, 1 x woodburning stove.
Range cooker with gas hob and electric oven, electric AGA cooker, fridge, freezer, washing machine.
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and toddler bed available on request.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Rear lawn with furniture, wood-burning pizza oven and a barbecue.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 1.8 miles