ID: S1330607
The Dower House is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its spaciousness, luxurious bedding, and comfortable beds. Its kitchen is superbly equipped, and the property boasts a quality games room, cinema room, and a hot tub. Guests appreciated the warm welcome and the family-friendly atmosphere, despite some minor feedback on room storage and shower facilities.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
While guests mention the property's proximity to local attractions, there is not enough detail to accurately score the location.
Guests have highlighted the luxurious bedding, extremely comfortable beds, and the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the house, indicating a high level of comfort.
The property is celebrated for its well-equipped kitchen, games room, cinema room, and hot tub. However, a suggestion for additional outdoor clothes drying facilities slightly impacts the score.
The owners' welcome and the provision of a cake were appreciated, showing thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, guests should not expect this on every visit.
The Dower House is an elegant farmhouse with an abundance of space and style, perfect for large families or groups of friends..
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: TV, Open Fire
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Games Room: Table Tennis, Table Football
Cinema Room.
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Ensuite: Slipper Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 8: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 9: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bathroom: Slipper Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner and open fire included. Cot and highchair available on request. Large lawned garden with garden furniture and BBQ. Tennis court (shared with owner). Hot tub for 7 (private). Bike store. Private parking for 8 cars. No smoking.. With so much space, The Dower House is ideal for large families and groups of friends wishing to holiday together. It is an impressive and spacious Grade II listed, detached farmhouse with large lawned gardens and its very own hot tub. This well-appointed property offers a games room with a table tennis table and table football, and guests can also enjoy shared use of the owner’s hard tennis court.
The Dower House is set in countryside, with a network of quiet lanes offering good walking and cycling from the door. There is much of interest locally, including the highly acclaimed Church Farm Stow Bardolph Rare Breeds Centre with its petting animals, adventure playground, tea room and shop. Stow Hall Gardens provide an opportunity to walk around beautiful gardens and enjoy tea with homemade cakes, whilst Denver Windmill serves excellent beverages, homemade cakes, and light lunches. There is also a pay and play golf course and Welney Wildfowl Trust wetland paradise brimming with nature. You can also enjoy easy access to the lovely sandy beaches, and rspb nature and bird reserves along the North Norfolk Coast. The local pub is just 100 yards away.
The market town of Downham Market, 2 miles, has Friday and Saturday markets, a supermarket, shops, bank, restaurants and boasts a direct rail link to Ely, Cambridge and London (in an hour and twenty minutes). The medieval town of Kings Lynn, 10 miles, is complete with handsome waterfront offering an array of good shops, inns, restaurants, a theatre, cinema, bowling alley and a sports centre. Both west and north Norfolk have an expanse of sandy beaches and salt marshes along the coastline, as well as nature reserves to protect the birds and plants which thrive here. The coastal road passes through many pretty rural villages, with popular tea rooms serving wonderful local food.
For those who enjoy a visit to the beach whilst on holiday, Snettisham Beach is the closest at 30 minutes’ drive. Further along the coast road are the traditional seaside resorts of Hunstanton and Heacham, which boast beaches and an array of traditional seaside activities and attractions for all ages. Hunstanton, 24 miles, has a pier with lively seasonal entertainment, a Sea Life Centre and cliff-top golf course. Heacham, 22 miles, is home to Norfolk Lavender and visitors may participate in guided tours of the expanse of lavender fields to observe the harvesting. Sandringham Estate,- the Queen’s country residence, with its Jacobean-style house, museum, superb gardens and park, are open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence. To the south lies Ely Cathedral, known as the Ship of the Fens. This small city has an excellent Saturday market and a good variety of gift shops, as well as a pretty waterfront and boat hire.
The historic city of Cambridge is easily accessible for the day, and well worth a visit. One of the nicest ways to explore the city is by punt, which meanders through the city and passes many of the stunning university grounds. There are also many shops, pubs, restaurants, and theatres. Norwich, famous for its cathedral, is also within easy reach, and not to be missed. Don’t miss the famous mustard shop there as well, with many new and old varieties of mustard that can be purchased. We are opposie the award winning pub The Hare Arms/ this is a delightful village pub with great food and superb beer, booking is recommended for large groups to eat. Beach 21 miles. Shops 2 miles and pub 100 yards.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Guests must send £250 by bank transfer (refundable breakages deposit) to the owner within one week of holiday arrival. Deposit will be refunded within 10 days of departure.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Rose B
Wonderful spacious historic house . Luxurious bedding , extremely comfortable beds . Superbly equipped kitchen with 3 ovens ,3 hobs and 2 dishwashers . Quality table-tennis table and table football in games room . Superb cinema room and access to free tennis courts. Not forgetting the hot tub. We had everything we needed for a relaxed family holiday . The house is fantastically equipped but also family friendly. We visited in October . The house was really warm and welcoming and we were provided with a generous supply of wood for the fires .
Confirmed Guest
great place to explore Norfolk from.
Janet Currie
15 of us - family group age ranges 3-72 stayed at the wonderful Dower House. Everything (except the weather!!) was a bit hit. Particularly the ratio of bathrooms to bedrooms, hot tub, cinema room, gardens, nearness to Farm for young ones and extensive and beautiful Gardens Park/cafe, opposite lovely pub. Tennis court a huge success. We loved the fact owners Elizabeth and William took the time to welcome us, and appreciated the lovely cake! Facilities and kitchen equipment excellent (need one more clothes aider for outside clothes drying though (one small one not enough). All in all, wonderful.
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