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Robin's Nest

Castle Acre, Norfolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Appealing village cottage, set in historic Castle Acre, with its many sights
  • Ideal for dog-lovers, close to great walks and with enclosed, lawned garden
  • Follow the Peddars Way footpath from the village and visit the Sandringham Estate
Overview
Property code: OC-1955

Ideal for families, this cosy cottage is located in a tranquil area and invites dogs to join you for a family getaway in the Norfolk countryside. Boasting a wood burner for the winter months and an enclosed garden for the summer, it’s a great escape all year round, with plenty of history and beauty to see on a walk around the village of Castle Acre.

Welcoming you into the property is the living room with a charming exposed stone wood burner at its heart. A large leather sofa and two armchairs ensure comfortable places to sit, whilst the dining table for four is great for mealtimes or board games. The kitchen is beautifully finished with pastel hues and pale wood inspiring creativity when cooking. Upstairs, the two bedrooms are tastefully decorated in calming colours, with a double bed in one room and a small double in the other. Both rooms share the family bathroom where long evening soaks can be enjoyed in peace. Step outside and you’ll find the mature enclosed garden, filled with evergreen shrubs, small areas of lawn and a shingle seating area paired with a BBQ for outdoor feasts.

The village of Castle Acre itself is full of interest, with 12th-century castle ruins, a 16th-century tavern and plenty of pretty walking paths right on your doorstep. Avid walkers should embrace the opportunity to join the Peddars Way from Swaffham (4 miles) and explore a stretch of the much-loved 46-mile footpath. Why not enjoy a taste of the coast during your stay? Hunstanton lies 24 miles away and is a fantastic family day out with rock pools at the northern end and the iconic red and white striped cliffs as a backdrop.

  • 2 bedrooms – 2 doubles (1 with 4ft 6ins bed)
  • 1 family bathroom, with bath with handheld shower attachment above and WC.
  • Built-in electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and integrated fridge, with icebox
  • Wood burner
  • TV/DVD, and hairdryer
  • Enclosed garden
  • Parking for two small or medium-sized cars, accessed via a small archway
  • Shop and pub 0.5 miles, beach 20 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Lee Cousins

This property is personally managed by Lee.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michele 11th August 2024

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Starting off with the positives, the owner responded very quickly when we had a problem with opening the front door. The kitchen equipment was very good with plenty of crockery, cutlery and pots and pans. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. The location is very nice and Castle Acre is a beautiful village with an excellenRead moret village shop. Less good was the layout, especially the kitchen and the cottage was very small considering the cost (much smaller than appeared in the photos). The pictures showed a dining table and chairs in the lounge, these were not there. Instead there was a fold up table and fold up chairs in kitchen which was very uncomfortable and when set up meant that you couldn't get into the cupboard under the stairs to get anything which was needed such as plates etc. The kitchen was very cramped and didn't have adequate work surfaces. A board was put over the hotplate to use as a work surface but this seemed to be quite dangerous and a possible fire hazard. As other people have mentioned getting the car into the car park through the arch was very difficult and we gave up and parked by the green. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 14th July 2024

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The photographs and description of the cottage were disappointing when on arrival you could be disappointed as we were. Access to parking was extremely difficult. However the enclosed garden was pet friendly.

Reviewed by Ann 1st July 2024

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If you are looking for a reasonably priced cottage in a historical Norfolk village which allows dogs - this cottage may be for you. It provides a good base from which to explore, and the village has lots to offer. If however you are looking for a pristine cottage with full amenities then maybe this cottage would not meet your requirements. ParkinRead moreg is hazardous and there isnt a washing machine. Garden and cottage are in need of general TLC, too - a thorough deep clean, lick of paint and an upgrade on the bedding would be my suggestions. If you can look the other way, with regards to these type of issues however, you can still manage to have a lovely holiday. Just manage your expectations for what is advertised as a 4 star property. Hide

Reviewed by Theresa 24th June 2024

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Very sweet cottage, located in a really lovely village. Sadly we found the cottage hadn't been throughly cleaned. The back gate latch was not secure, which was a concern given it's a dog friendly property. The carport that you have to drive through, to get to the parking spaces, that comes with the cottage, is very narrow (we struggled with our estRead moreate car). The hoover didn't really work, despite us cleaning out the filter, which was jam packed with hair and dirt and held together by duct tape. The oven had dog along the inner seals and also within the glass panel of the oven door. The blinds in both bedrooms are very translucent when the morning sun shines through around 4:30am lighting up the whole bedroom. Lovely to have natural light, but a thicker blind would be better. We had to improvise by using two dark blankets in each room, to put over the blinds. The shed roof had caved in and very much needed to be repaired, as does the outdoor table top. There is no washing machine at the cottage or anywhere to hang wet coats etc to dry. Sadly we all felt there was several areas that need attention and maintenance. We were disappointed to find so many areas that needed obvious attention in a property listed with a large agent. We would recommend this property to friends if the areas mentioned and the additional issues I've mentioned directly to the owners, were resolved. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 9th June 2024

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Robins Best is highly recommended for good reason. Its a cosy welcoming home from home with everything you need provided. Excellent place to stay, perfect location for exploring surrounding beauty spots.

Reviewed by Liz 28th May 2024

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Sweet compact cottage, lovely garden. Lovely weekend

Reviewed by Robert 22nd May 2024

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Enjoyed our stay lovely cottage ideal for a long weekend.

Reviewed by Ying Chieh 30th April 2024

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Dining space cramped very clean and tidy Park in street safer than parking at rear of property TV last century but who watches TV when your on holiday

Reviewed by Marilyn 21st April 2024

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The small cottage suited us as a couple. I think it would be difficult to fit in a family of four comfortably. It should be noted that entry to the rear of the property for car parking is through a narrow passageway, be minded if you have a large vehicle, negotiation of the passageway could prove difficult. Good sized beds and comfortable.

Reviewed by Louise 8th April 2024

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Reviewed by Duncan 28th March 2024

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Comfortable cottage, pleasant stay.

Reviewed by Carol 21st March 2024

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We enjoyed our stay in this lovely warm cosy cottage very quiet and peaceful good location for exploring

Reviewed by Angela 19th October 2023

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Reviewed by Melissa 9th October 2023

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Reviewed by Rodger 25th September 2023

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Reviewed by Diane 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Trevor 16th September 2023

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A lovely, cosy, welcoming cottage in a fabulous setting. A most enjoyable stay

Reviewed by Douglas 27th August 2023

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Reviewed by Helena 17th July 2023

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Quite expensive accommodation

Reviewed by Martin 11th June 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 20th May 2023

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A lovely country cottage. Nicely decorated and well equipped. Beds very comfortable. Lovely location in Castle Acre. Lots to do around the area. My 2 dogs absolutely loved it too, lovely garden and lovely doggie treats left for them. Would recommend and will be booking again.

Reviewed by Tracey 16th May 2023

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Robin's Nest is lovely and the location of Castle Acre is perfect - friendly with nice walks a convenient shop, chip shop and pubs. Close enough to the coast for days out and a the info provided gives plenty of ideas for how to fill your days if desired. The enclosed garden and hard floors make it great for dog owners - the stairs to the upper flooRead morer are from the kitchen and so the lounge makes a perfect location for them to sleep. Hide

Reviewed by G 20th April 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 12th April 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 21st March 2023

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Reviewed by Natalie 9th November 2022

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