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Valdoon

Hickling, Norfolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Inviting, single-storey holiday home, with a delightful, private garden
  • Dartboard and pool table for a games night, great for big kids
  • Perfect for those wishing to bring their favourite, four-legged friends along

Property code: OC-1794

This wonderful property, situated in Hickling just half a mile from Hickling Broad, is perfect for couples, families or groups of friends looking to take advantage of both the Norfolk Broads and the beautiful coastline. Sleeping four over two peaceful bedrooms with up to two dogs welcome, everyone can enjoy beach walks and seal spotting (from a distance!) at Horsey Gap (7 miles) or trail exploring at How Hill Staithe (5 miles). And when it’s time to go home, enjoy alfresco drinks in the garden while the kids play in the games room in the garage.

This single-level cottage welcomes you in with a cosy lounge that’s decorated in neutral tones. Curl up on the sofa with the wood burner lit on chilly evenings, or throw open the patio doors to the garden when it’s warm. The contemporary kitchen diner has everything you need to cook up a storm for your guests, but you can also sizzle up a BBQ in the garden if you prefer making the most of the outdoors. The bedrooms add a tranquil touch to your stay; snuggle in and wind down with something on the TV as you drift off to sleep.

Head off to Sea Palling Beach (3.5 miles) that’s great for swimming if you can handle the cold waters! Nearby Waxham (4.5 miles) is often a little quieter and is ideal for strolls. Take a boat trip with Ross’ Wildlife Boat Trips (8 miles), where you can spot seals between December and March and lots of birds, flora and fauna between May and September. Go for woodland walks or take a dog-friendly river boat trip at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden (13 miles) where you’ll learn all about the Norfolk Broads habitat.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size room and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Built-in electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Welcome tray
  • Highchair and cot
  • Wood burner (starter pack provided)
  • Smart TV, DVD player and CD player, 1 TV in each bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with patio, BBQ, table and chairs
  • Storage for bikes
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 5 miles, pub just under 1 mile away
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Octavia Heath

This property is personally managed by Octavia.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mark 6th January 2025

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This is a return visit for us and we really like this cottage. The property is lovely, great location, very clean and comfortable. All the equipment you'd need. Garden is really good too, particularly in summer. Two good pubs in walking distance and walking down to the broad is lovely.

Reviewed by Reginald 29th December 2024

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Reviewed by Kevin 16th November 2024

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The peace and quiet plus the ultimate darkness at night, made Valdoon a wonderful place to stay and ultimately relax.

Reviewed by John 21st October 2024

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Excellent accomodation and location

Reviewed by Pauline 28th September 2024

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Valdoon is a great bungalow with a beautiful garden full of bird life. Comfortable bed with large tv in bedroom. We really appreciated the lovely welcome pack, cake, Prosecco, matchmakers as well as the usuals of tea/coffee etc. We heartily recommend this property for a wonderful relaxing break.

Reviewed by Barbara 18th August 2024

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Reviewed by Heidi 4th August 2024

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Lovely, comfortable cottage with everything that we needed. Excellent enclosed garden to relax in and we enjoyed the games room. Perfect location to stay put or explore the area. Extra bonus was the welcome pack - much appreciated.

Reviewed by Tanya 28th July 2024

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Ideal settling for exploring Norfolk But also for a calm relaxed holiday. Lovely garden with lots of wildlife Pub within walking distance and a lively nature reserve nearby

Reviewed by Vivien 21st July 2024

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The bungalow - especially the kitchen - was very clean and well equipped. The lounge was comfortable and the garden was perfect for relaxing in after a day exploring the area.

Reviewed by Dot 30th June 2024

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Good location outside garden

Reviewed by Susan 9th June 2024

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A very clean and comfortable bungalow, everything is high speck and spotless it has a lovely garden and garden furniture .really well placed to visit the beaches ,we were very pleased with everything. Would definitely recommend. It was very peaceful.

Reviewed by Sally 2nd June 2024

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Lovely property with a beautiful garden in a great location.

Reviewed by Jeffrey 27th May 2024

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Excellent property. Takes a day to adjust to the pace of life but we have subsequently taken to the property and the location. Will stay again.

Reviewed by April 9th April 2024

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Reviewed by Annemarie 8th April 2024

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At first glance I thought oh no, it's in somebodies garden, but it was by the side and not over looked at all. Our dogs loved running round in the garden and was the ideal size for two Sprockers. The games/garage room was an added bonus too, the log burner was most welcome as it was a bit chilly at night, we were unable to turn thermostat up as itRead more had a plastic box over it with a lock,which was a bit strange! Lovely area for visiting near beaches and Tesco not to far away. Would go back for a weekend. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 12th March 2024

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Just returned from a weeks stay at this lovely comfortable cottage. There is everything you need, clean and tidy, beautiful enclosed garden safe for dogs. Owner was very helpful would love to return in the warmer months to enjoy the beautiful garden. Would definitely return

Reviewed by Andy 23rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Sally 7th February 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage with everything you need as well as a nice pub 5 minutes walk away if you dont fancy cooking

Reviewed by Andrew 15th December 2023

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Really comfortable and cosy.

Reviewed by Penelope 5th December 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 13th November 2023

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Reviewed by Alex 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Carol 11th September 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 20th August 2023

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The cottage is perfect and very comfortable. It has everything you could need and a beautiful garden to relax in.

Reviewed by Adrian 16th July 2023

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Super enclosed garden very safe for our 2 dogs and nice walks nearby. I suggested to owner the opportunity to charge plug in hybrids would be a useful addition even at an extra cost.

Reviewed by Pat 2nd July 2023

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Lovely, clean and comfortable accommodation with a great private garden. Pool table was an added bonus.

Reviewed by Steven 20th June 2023

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Valdoon is a lovely, dog friendly holiday cottage. It is in a private and tranquil location but is in easy reach of lovely walks and local beaches. The cottage was spot on and I wish we could have stayed longer. We stay in this area of Norfolk at least once a year and would definitely stay at Valdoon again.

Reviewed by Susan 12th June 2023

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Reviewed by Anthony 7th May 2023

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Lovely cottage and garden,clean with excellent amenities.

Reviewed by Roger 10th April 2023

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Very happy with the accommodation and original cottages

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