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Forge Cottage

Ashmanhaugh, Norfolk
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Dine alfresco in the large garden and take a stroll to the secured pond
  • Sit back with your morning coffee and watch the horses in the nearby paddock
  • Relax each evening as you warm your toes by the glowing wood burner

Property code: OC-2139

Escape the daily grind at this fairytale cottage in the sleepy village of Ashmanhaugh. Whisk away six of your closest friends and one furry pal to elegant furnishings, leisurely strolls, beautiful bike rides and many memorable beach days at Norfolk's coast.

Clean off muddy boots (and paws!) and unwind in your spacious open-plan lounge/diner. With its original beams and feature fireplace, this makes for a cosy space after busy days of countryside adventures. Stream a family film on the Smart TV while your head chef rustles up delicious dishes in the light and bright kitchen. Gather the troops around the table in the dining room and enjoy a meal with lots of laughter and plenty of glasses of fizz. Continue the festivities in the ample garden space, where the kids can run off their dinner, and the adults can bask in the last sights of sunlight. When heads begin to nod, turn to one of three elegant bedrooms, where a restful space ensures a great night's sleep. When you wake up fully rested, enjoy a long soak in the family bathtub and start concocting your plans for the day.

Exercise enthusiasts will love this property for the sheer volume of bike trails, walking routes and boating opportunities available from the doorstep. Enjoy the natural beauty of Bacton Wood (8 miles), or watch the kids play to their heart's content at the BeWILDerwood Norfolk Adventure Park (3.5 miles). Alternatively, build sandcastles and eat fish and chips on the sand by visiting Sea Palling Beach, Happisburgh Beach or Walcott Beach, all within 11 miles of the property. Water babies will enjoy kayaking along the River Bure (3.5 miles), while food connoisseurs may want to purchase jams, chutneys and fresh fruit over at North Walsham's Thursday morning market (8 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, plus 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV with Freesat
  • Mobile signal – variable
  • Dog kennel available
  • Large garden with garden furniture, lawn area, flower beds and secured pond
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Secure shed for bike storage in garden
  • Pub 1 mile, shop 2 miles, beach 8 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Samantha Van Zyl

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kathryn 25th August 2024

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Lovely well equipped cottage and beautiful gardens. Everything has been thought of, it was like home from home. Welcome basket was a lovely gesture too. Great location, quiet and secluded, yet only minutes from Wroxham centre. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Phil 5th August 2024

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Cottage was very well equipped, and the welcome hamper was a very nice touch.

Reviewed by Natalie 28th July 2024

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We spent a lovely week at Forge Cottage. Everything you could possibly need for a relaxed holiday is provided. Lovely and clean and a wonderful garden. Great area with lots to do for all ages. Owners were superb when we had an external powercut and worked hard to get power back up and running within a few hours. We were kept informed at all times.

Reviewed by Pamela 23rd June 2024

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We enjoyed our stay. The cottage and garden were lovely.

Reviewed by Patricia 9th June 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a lovely rural location but not far from Wroxham centre by car. Very little traffic passes the cottage. The garden was wonderful and very large. The flowerbeds were beautiful! The cottage had an upstairs and downstairs toilet which is handy for six people.

Reviewed by Debbie 7th April 2024

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Really enjoyed our 3rd stay at Forge Cottage and we are already planning our next visit. A really relaxing week away in somewhere that feels like home. The garden is beautiful and big. We have seen the garden in 3 different times of the year and each time it has not disappointed. A lovely place to sit and relax with a coffee whilst the children plaRead morey. Amazing for an Easter egg hunt this year! It has everything you need. Fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, supplies for the log burner and a lovely welcome pack. Only only criticism is that the shower and garden furniture could do with updating. It is an old cottage so has some character to it. I can not wait to come back to my favourite cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 29th January 2024

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Reviewed by Tracy 5th November 2023

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Reviewed by Philip 10th October 2023

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Fantastic cottage, with everything you could possibly need. Great garden for dogs, full enclosed. Welcome pack was amazing, going that extra mile to give a perfect stay.

Reviewed by Denise 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 27th August 2023

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Fantastic cottage. The owner extremely helpful in the case you have any issues during the stay. Lovely welcoming gift on arrival with essentials which is a nice touch. We would certainly book again and thoroughly enjoyed our stay as a family. Having an autistic child this was a great location for us.

Reviewed by Sarah 13th August 2023

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Reviewed by Janice 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 12th June 2023

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Cottage was lovely but on website said there were some games to play but there was nothing and all the windows except the toilet windows were locked shut also the front door could not be opened and was locked shut would have been nice to have door open while sitting in lounge also garden furniture was really old

Reviewed by Tina 15th May 2023

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The directions given on your website were completely wrong. I had to contact the owner to get the correct directions.

Reviewed by Spencer 9th May 2023

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Really enjoyed our stay at Forge Cottage. Excellent location... easy access to the Broads and Norwich and the coast. There were some Ordnance Survey maps at the cottage, but it would have been nice to have some local interest books and some other books or magazines to read. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed and we really appRead morereciated the welcome pack of goodies... a nice touch. The dining table was a bit awkward to sit at and the lounge chairs could have been more comfortable, but I guess everyone's taste is different. The only major downside to the property was the noise of the boiler and water meter in the lounge. The garden was beautiful, but could have done with a more appealing set of table and chairs to sit at... the ones provided were a little antiquated and could do with updating, and placed in a specific area so we could have spent more time out there and eaten outside. But all in all a very pleasing property and good value for money. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 15th April 2023

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Lovely cottage with good facilities. Great welcome pack made us feel very welcome. Quiet village but near lots of great places to visit.

Reviewed by Nicola 11th April 2023

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This is a beautiful holiday cottage. It is so well equipped and feels so welcoming. It has everything going for it: quiet location, beautiful garden, all the things you need for it to be a home from home. We love this property in every way. Thank you to the owners for providing such a perfect little retreat.

Reviewed by Lynne 8th November 2022

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Reviewed by Julie 10th October 2022

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