Housemartins

About this property

Perched on the outskirts of Garboldisham in Norfolk, is this fantastic, first-floor annex, Housemartins. Enjoying a wonderful location attached to the owner’s 18th-century home with access to the large, shared enclosed rear garden and close to the local amenities, Housemartins makes for a fabulous dwelling for a couple who are looking to embark on their next Norfolk adventure. Park-up in the one of the off-road parking spaces before unloading your bags and making your way up the stairs to your new home-from-home. Be welcomed into the small kitchen, which has everything you could need to whip up culinary delights for your loved one, including a fridge/freezer, microwave and double hot plates, as well as a handy dishwasher for a fuss-free clean-up! Settle down at the intimate table for two as you tuck-in to a flavourful meal and discuss plans for the days ahead over a bottle of wine. If the weather is nice, why not venture over to the shared gardens where you can fire up the barbecue and dine alfresco? As the evening grows darker, snuggle up on the plush two-seater sofa as you select your favourite film from the TV. Wash away the day with a refreshing shower, as your towel warms on the heated towel rail nearby. When your eyes grow heavy, retire to the double bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room to catch your rest, ahead of a day of adventures. Head into Garboldisham where you will find the welcoming Fox Inn pub, serving tasty home-cooked meals and local ales, it is the perfect spot for treating your loved one to an evening out. There is also the well-stocked Garboldisham Village Shop & Post Office, where you can stock up on ingredients to re-create your favourite holiday dishes in the comfort of Housemartins. Nearby is the historic Grade II* listed Thelnetham Windmill, one of four preserved mills in Suffolk, here you can learn more about the site with a guided tour, followed by a delicious cream tea. Be sure to check out the fun-filled Bressingham Steam & Gardens, where you will find vibrant gardens, vintage steam trains which offer rides and food stalls. Thetford Forest Park is just a short drive away and provides a picturesque setting sure to entice and keen cyclists or ramblers. Next stop is Diss, which offers an excellent golf club with ample opportunities to spot the local wildlife as you make your way round, a leisure centre, a good selection of beautiful parks where you can savour a homemade picnic and the fascinating Grange Musical Collection Museum. Further afield, you will find Bury St Edmunds, well-known for its 16th-century cathedral with crypt, 11th-century remains of a Benedictine Abbey and its bustling town centre with theatre, cinema, museums and ample shopping opportunities. Whisk your better half to Housemartins for an unforgettable stay in Norfolk.

Garboldisham, a Norfolk village near the Suffolk border, is an ideal starting point for exploring both counties. Garboldisham is home to a mediaeval church, as well as a small store and post office offering local produce. The Fox Inn is a neighbourhood pub currently operating Friday through Sunday and on holidays. Diss, a popular market town in south Norfolk with a 13th-century church and charming, winding, narrow alleyways dotted with hidden courtyards, is just a short drive from Garboldisham.

Accommodation

First-floor annex.

One double bedroom with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room

Oil central heating.

Double hot plates, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine.

2 x TVs, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking available.

Shared rear enclosed garden with lawn, seating and barbecue.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.7 miles.

Note: Children are not permitted at this property