Bell House Stables - UK41789
ID: S1313106
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Bell House Stables offers a peaceful rural retreat with comfortable beds, quality kitchen fittings, and a well-equipped interior. Guests appreciate the quiet location, spacious layout, and accessibility. While many found the property clean and welcoming, some noted inconsistent cleaning standards and minor maintenance issues. The property is well-situated for exploring the coast and countryside, though parking can be tight and the exit onto the road challenging. Thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts have been mentioned, but are not guaranteed. Overall, the positives of comfort, location, and amenities outweigh the negatives.
Reviews are mixed, with several guests praising cleanliness while others reported issues such as cobwebs, dust, and insufficient cleaning between stays. Some guests had to request additional cleaning or found areas not up to standard, though others found the property spotless on arrival.
The property is praised for its quiet, rural setting and proximity to the coast, Broads, and Norwich. Some guests noted the road outside can be busy and exiting the car park can be tricky, but overall the location is considered a strong point.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, quality linen, and a cosy atmosphere. The property is accessible and warm, though a few found the living space small for four and noted issues with heat during hot weather.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern kitchen appliances, good storage, and accessible bathrooms. Some guests noted minor issues such as lack of towel rails, no vacuum cleaner, and complicated heating, but overall facilities are appreciated.
Some guests received welcome gifts like wine and chocolates, and appreciated touches such as scented diffusers and good quality linen. However, these gestures are not guaranteed and some guests experienced lapses in communication or missing items.
About this property
Bell House Escapes have two beautiful properties at the heart of North Norfolk Countryside.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview Smart TV
Ensuite: Spa Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Oil underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Sitting pretty in the outskirts of the small North Norfolk village of Swanton Novers, Bell House and the Stables at Bell House have everything you need for the perfect getaway whether you are seeking something large and impressive or something small and perfectly formed. Formerly an inn, imposing Bell House would be best described as a manor house property and accommodates up to twelve guests in six bedrooms and boasts an impressive three bathrooms, one of which has a spa bath. This makes this a great escape for couples travelling together, two or three families wanting to relax with company or indeed three generations planning an escape to remember. There is much to love about this house, not least of all the Jacuzzi in the private garden, which is the largest one available and offers somewhere special to relax. With a small snug, which has the TV in it and a large living room, with quirky bespoke made metal elephant heads on the wall, this impressive property also has a formal dining room, which is perfect to gather around and raise a toast to old memories while making new ones. The outside is just as special with two and a half acres of private land featuring a small orchard, a wild flower garden, croquet, boules and other outside games. This has been the owner’s own much-loved family home and it shows. It is lived-in luxury, which means that everything is set up for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Set within the grounds but still enjoying a degree of privacy, The Stables at Bell House is a brand new renovation, created by the owners and, like Bell House it offers feature beds. Sleeping four, both the bedrooms are en-suite and one even has a spa bath. It also offers open-plan living and outside you will find an Indian sandstone patio. In fact, you can be sure that no expense has been spared to make this the perfect escape for two couples of a small family. You will be tempted to stay onsite, socialise or relax and unwind but should you venture out you will find yourself within easy reach of the stunning Norfolk Coastline, the famous Norfolk Broads and the fine city of Norwich and so much history and wildlife too. So, a perfect location and great properties. Good choice. Now enjoy!
The Stables at Bell House (UK41789) and Bell House (UK41790) can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.
Free WiFi
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
There is open water in the property grounds.
This property has a securtiy deposit of £300, payable via bacs 1 week prior to arrival, directly to the owner.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
- West Runton Beach
- Holkham Hall
- Seaview Beach Cafe
- Cromer Pier
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
The bedrooms were reasonably sized and comfortable but weren't as spotless as you would expect e.g. dust behind furniture and cobwebs freely visible. Living space was fine for two but would have been too small for 4 people e.g. just a 2-seater sofa and dining chairs. Also, thought there should have been more crockery as we had a total of 6 of everything which wouldn't go far with 4 people.
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Steven Mackay
No towel rails, not windows in bathrooms or radiators or working extractor fans. No draining board in kitchen. Poor lighting. Over complicated difficult 3 area underfloor heating. Cobwebs. Shower floor that never dries out through the week, musty smell. Dishwasher not next to the sink. TV way to large for the room and too high on wall. Rubbish WiFi, especially when the main house occupants are at home (is Wifi shared?) not good when they are streaming.
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Confirmed Guest
We booked the Stables knowing it was rural and that in itself wasn't a problem.The road runs very close to the end wall and traffic inevitably speeds most of the time making the exit from the car park onto the road daunting. The hedge needs to be cut back to facilitate a safe exit. We had no neighbours in Bell House while there and were very grateful for the quietitude. I would imagine it could get noisy. Good sized living/kitchen area with all conveniences, large fridge/freezer, oven and hob easy to operate as well as dishwasher and washerdryer. The sofa was impractical for three let alone four and we had to move it to watch TV. There were no curtains, voiles or blinds at the living area windows so very hot in the afternoon /evening sun. Small patio at front(fenced) by car park with some triffids planted, I assume for privacy. Both bedrooms were fine and two bathrooms very handy. No shelves or storage in the ensuite. Shower was good but basin and tap impractical.The beds were extremely comfortable and the bed linen and towels good quality.As far as cleanliness goes? Lots of webs(and a few spiders, it is Autumn) and it was only when water was spilled and we wiped with kitchen towel we realised how dirty the floor was 🫤We enjoyed our stay but aesthetics aren't everything and a few homely touches wouldn't go amiss.