About this property
Stalham 3.2 miles. Nestled in the quaint village of Hickling, not far from the town of Stalham in Norfolk, is this lovely, detached home, Wallflower Cottage. Lovingly restored by the owners, the property is now a delightful base for families to come together and enjoy a relaxing country break. After a day of rambling, look forward to unwinding on the sofa, resting in the open plan living space, here you will also find a TV and a woodburning stove, offering a gentle warmth to the room. Move into the kitchen, continuing with a light and airy feel, here you can utilise several appliances to assist in your home cooking, whether you fancy a light snack or filling feast. Make your way upstairs to find the bedrooms, offering a king-size and double with a raised single bed, these bedrooms have been neutrally finished and house a good amount of storage space for your personal items. Begin the day with a refreshing shower in the family bathroom, or return here in the evening for a lazy soak to soothe your muscles. To the outside of this Hickling cottage is an enclosed courtyard, a spacious area where you can enjoy a drink whilst your canine companion stretches their legs. Within the surrounding area there are many fishing, walking, cycling and boating opportunities together with magnificent nature reserves. Venture to the scenic Hickling Broad, owned by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes with fantastic wildlife including the rare Swallowtail Butterfly, the impressive Emperor Dragonfly and Marsh Harriers. As you build up an appetite, discover some of Hickling’s fine eateries, including the Greyhound Inn, Pleasure Boat Inn, and the Ingham Swan, three charming pubs serving a selection of home-made pub classics and some fine dining courses. Find further adventure at Bewilderwood, a huge award winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure, visit the Wroxham Barns to see talented craftspeople create unique gifts and clothes, or take a boat trip on a Victorian steam boat at the Museum of the Broads. With all this, plus the city of Norwich easily accessible, Wallflower Cottage offers a charming break, whatever time of year.
The market town of Stalham boasts a well stocked high street featuring a variety of shops and eateries; a typical, lovely North Norfolk town. Every Tuesday a small market is held and a farmer's market on every other Saturday, as well as frequent sales in the town hall. The scenic Hickling Broad is well worth a visit, owned by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, there are plenty of stunning landscapes to explore, plus fantastic wildilfe.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double with raised single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove (no starter pack provided).
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge.
TV and WiFi.
Electric included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.
Enclosed courtyard with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 3.6 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Tower climb at St Helen’s church
- Wroxham Barns
- Wroxham Miniature Worlds
- Wroxham Boats Trips
- Woodforde's Brewery Tap @ Fur & Feather Inn
- Rowing on the River Bure at Belaugh
- Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
- Norfolk Broads
Reviews (21)
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Phil
Its location affords particularly good access to the beach/ coast. However, with a little more attention, the owners could make this an even better offer. For example, we holidayed during the hottest week of the year but on arrival, discovered a winter duvet on the main bed. The bedroom door also rubbed on the carpet and really needs to be planed on the bottom. The potato peeler was also a bit pants but that may have just been my dodgy fingers. General instructions left on the coffee table could be improved to make most of the property and the surrounding areas. (The WiFi was a bit patchy and didn't extend further than the sofa and I had to link the SMART TV into the internet to access YouTube, iPlayer, Amazon, etc.) The property was cleaned to a good standard but certain areas looked a little tired (flaking paint and walls where guests have rubbed against); which will undoubtedly be addressed in the off-season. As mentioned, parking is a little tight at the front of the property but this can't be helped. Overall, a really nice stay that has left us with some pleasant memories. Thank you.
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Vicky
Parking is infront of the cottage and definitely for a small car. Owner was also kind enough to provide a high chair for us. Would definitely come and stay again!
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Beverley
A little gem, really glad we found it, will definitely be returning.