Guests say
The Waiting Rooms is a spotlessly clean and comfortable cottage, praised for its peaceful setting, secure garden ideal for dogs, and friendly, helpful hosts. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, proximity to local amenities, and excellent access to walking and cycling routes. The property is well-suited for exploring the Norfolk area. Minor issues mentioned include a small TV, occasional shower temperature fluctuations, and some local amenities not allowing dogs. Overall, guests have enjoyed their stays and many plan to return.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted, with multiple guests describing the cottage as spotlessly clean and well-maintained throughout their stay.
The location is praised for its tranquillity, easy access to local shops, pubs, and walking/cycling routes, as well as its suitability for exploring Norfolk. A minor drawback is the road access for some vehicles.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, with a large bed and warm, cosy atmosphere. A few mention the bed being a bit soft for their preference and the TV being small, but these are minor points.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen, secure garden, and everything needed for a pleasant stay. Some mention the TV size and shower temperature as areas for improvement.
Many guests appreciated the generous welcome packs and the hosts' helpfulness. Please note that gifts such as welcome packs 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.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. 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 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wroxham Barns
Reviews (18)
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Karen
Clean, comfortable & had everything we needed for our week away. Generous welcome pack was much appreciated. Ideally situated for visiting Cromer & Sheringham, Blickling Hall, Fellbrigg Hall, Norwich, Bure Valley Railway & miles of footpaths. Highly recommend this property.
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Mary H
We spent three nights at the Waiting Rooms. It was clean and comfortable. There was a lovely welcome pack. We took our bikes so we could enjoy riding on the Marriotts Way which is behind the property. There are many other quiet lanes to enjoy on a bike as well.The owners were very welcoming and helpful. It was lovely to meet their beautiful working labrador dogs. We took a short walk one evening to eat in the village pub. It's closed on a Monday.
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Victor Ashley
Tim and Claire are very friendly and helpful, quickly finding a mechanic for us when our car wouldn't start. The only drawback is the location, which of course they can do nothing about. Food at the village pub and cafe was only average, and the road to Cawston is difficult to navigate in a LHD car, but this did not detract from the quality of the accommodation itself.