Half Penny Cottage
ID: S1326568
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Half Penny Cottage in King's Lynn is a well-equipped and comfortable holiday rental with a convenient location for coastal and inland walks. Guests have enjoyed its spaciousness and found it to be good value for money. The garden is noted to be small, and some updates to furniture and garden amenities could enhance the experience. Overall, the property provides a pleasant stay with a helpful owner.
The property is generally found to be very clean, though one guest mentioned the need for a deep clean, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The cottage's location is praised for being good within the village and convenient for exploring the North Norfolk area, indicating a high level of satisfaction among guests.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and spacious, suitable for a group with pets. However, there are suggestions that the sofas could be more comfortable, indicating some areas could be cosier.
The cottage is described as well-equipped and providing good facilities. However, guests have suggested updates to the furniture and garden equipment, which affects the overall score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches from the owner in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Half Penny Cottage is nestled in the picturesque, Norfolk village of Docking and boasts a lovely, enclosed garden..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Sun Room: Smart TV, Playstation 3, French Doors Leading To Garden
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot, highchair and stairgate. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are low doorways in some rooms.. Dating back over 200 years, Half Penny Cottage has been tastefully restored by the owners to maintain the charm and period features that you would expect to find in a cottage with such impressive heritage while ensuring that all the modern conveniences remain, which are required for a great stay. The cottage is set in the picturesque village of Docking. It is constructed of local Norfolk flint, faced with mellow Holkham brick, and boasts exposed oak beams in many of the rooms, along with an open fire in the living room. Docking itself is within a quiet conservation area, just 6 miles from the bustling village of Burnham Market and 4 miles from Brancaster, with its beautiful beach. Beach lovers will be very pleased that they’ve chosen this part of Norfolk, as the stretch of coastline that runs from Wells-next-the-Sea, with its picturesque quay to Snettisham, with its rspb Nature Reserve, is blessed with numerous beaches, quays, and marshes, offering a new seascape for every day. There are lots of pretty coastal villages, offering great places to eat and drink and little artisan shops. Those seeking all the fun of the fair should head to Hunstanton, known locally as ’Sunny Hunny’, where the beach seems to go on forever, and you will find a Sealife Centre, traditional seaside amusements, and a small fun fair. Heritage lovers will also be spoilt for choice with The Sandringham Estate, Holkham Hall, Blickling Hall, the Old Quarter of Hanseatic Kings Lynn and Norwich, with its numerous museums, and Norman Castle, all within easy reach. Those who know Norfolk will also know that it presents the opportunity for some of the best birdwatching in the UK. When you add in glorious coastal walks and great cycle routes, you will soon see why Royal Norfolk remains as popular as ever and indeed why Half Penny Cottage is such a hit with guests. Beach 4 miles. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
Very comfortable and well equipted cottage.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely couple of days thank you, very clean with good facilities .
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Confirmed Guest
Cottage was in a good location in the village and fully equipped with everything you could need. Garden small for the size of the cottage. Could do with a few little updates, sofas could do with replacing and updated garden furniture. Overall though good value for money.