Guests say
The Waiting Rooms is a peaceful, well-equipped cottage praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and secure garden ideal for dogs. Guests appreciate its excellent location for exploring Norfolk, cycling, and walking, with local shops and pubs nearby. The property is comfortable and warm, with thoughtful touches such as welcome packs mentioned by several guests. Minor drawbacks include a small TV, occasional issues with the shower, and some furnishings being a little soft for personal preference. Overall, guests found it a relaxing and enjoyable base for their holiday, with many expressing a desire to return.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted, with multiple guests describing the cottage as spotlessly clean, tidy, and well-maintained throughout their stay.
The location is highly praised for its peaceful setting, proximity to local amenities, and easy access to Norfolk attractions, walking and cycling routes.
Guests found the cottage comfortable, warm, and well-equipped, with only minor comments about the softness of the bed and sofa for some preferences.
Facilities are well regarded, especially the secure garden for dogs, well-equipped kitchen, and parking. Some mention the TV is small and the shower can be temperamental.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and helpful hosts. Please note that gifts like welcome packs are mentioned by previous guests but are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This is the perfect retreat for a couple wishing to explore Norfolk on foot, by bike, or by hiring a boat on the Norfolk Broads.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, French Doors Leading To Platform And Garden
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Air source heat pumpl central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Aptly named The Waiting Rooms, this lovely property with a large enclosed garden, is located directly alongside the former London and North Eastern Railway. Once the waiting rooms of the station, this holiday home is adjoining the Station House, the owner’s private residence, which also encompasses a small caravan site (5 pitches). There is direct access onto the old track-bed which now forms part of the Marriott’s Way, a 26 mile footpath, bridleway and cycle route that follows the disused railway line between Norwich and Aylsham, linking up to further footpaths and trails. Whether you are a casual walker, rambler, dog walker or cyclist, you will delight at the rich habitat and wildlife on the many footpaths and cycle routes in the area. For those less mobile, there are suitable surfaces along much of its length.
The village of Cawston is just a few minutes’ walk and offers a deli/café, shop and pub. Nearby attractions include National Trust properties, Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall, and the unique Thursford collection with its stunning Christmas show. This is an ideal location for exploring the Norfolk Broads and North Norfolk Coast. The North Norfolk beaches are 16 miles and include the traditional seaside resort of Cromer, with its glorious sandy beaches, delicious crabs and all year, end of pier shows. Wroxham is 14 miles, and is known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads with daily boat hire and river trips to explore the expanse of waterways, riverside restaurants, cafés and shops. The historic market town of Aylsham is 5 miles, for shops, cafés, market square, banks and supermarket.
Experience a nostalgic trip by steam on Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway, which runs between Aylsham and Wroxham. The 18 mile round trip runs through pretty countryside, where you can jump on/off at the pretty villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall and explore by foot. Norwich is 10 miles away, a medieval city with cathedral, castle, museum, excellent shopping including two indoor malls, market square, theatre, cinemas, cafés and plenty of restaurants. Beach 16 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ⅓ mile.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Rowing on the River Bure at Belaugh
- Wroxham Barns
- Wroxham Miniature Worlds
- Wroxham Boats Trips
- Seaview Beach Cafe
- Cromer Pier
- Woodforde's Brewery Tap @ Fur & Feather Inn
- University of East Anglia (UEA)
- West Runton Beach
Reviews (26)
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Clare and Kevin
A lovely two weeks in a very comfortable and well equipped cottage and a great location, close to Norwich and the coast. Lots of walking with our two dogs. We'd come again..
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Confirmed Guest
Good location for visiting all the areas around .Is slightly old fashioned but supose that is in setting with the cottage.Everything required was there.Quiet area so if you want somewhere peaceful is ideal
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Sara Heasman
The Waiting Rooms was in an ideal location to easily access North Norfolk coast and also surrounding some lovely small villages. The accommodation was clean and comfortable. There were plenty of local shops to choose from. Hosts were great, we didn't encounter any problems. Highly recommend.