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Crafter's Retreat

Upwell, Norfolk
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This property is managed by Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Log Cabin / Lodge
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
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At a glance

  • A cosy cabin nestled among private gardens, ideal for a romantic retreat or artistic break for two
  • Relax in style, reclining in private the hot tub on the covered front decking
  • Learn pottery and woodturning with the creative owners; easel provided for painting or drawing
Property code: OC-CRAFT

Set within a quarter acre of mature gardens in the peaceful village of Upwell, this cosy cabin offers a truly magical retreat – just for the two of you. Located on the owner’s grounds yet retaining its privacy amid a small patch of wood and Victorian knot garden, it’s ideal for those who want to get away from it all and indulge their artistic side. Curl up with a book on a garden bench, bubble under the stars in the hot tub, or work on your artistic skills with some help from the owners.

Crafted from wood and laid out over a single level, this delightful abode offers a truly romantic stay. The main living space is open plan, with a sofa to snuggle on to watch TV or read a book, and a fully fitted kitchen to whip up meals for two. Dine beneath a stained glass window in the cabin, or enjoy your meal on the picnic table beneath the covered decking in the fresh country air. Spend your days strolling around the gorgeous gardens, listening to birdsong and basking in the sunshine. If you’re feeling arty, there’s a handy easel so you can capture your surroundings, while the owners offer pottery and woodturning glasses at a discounted rate for guests. In the evening, toast marshmallows in the fire pit, then sip a glass of wine in the bubbling hot tub. When it’s time for bed, head to the spacious and relaxing bedroom along the hall. A bathroom with walk-in shower completes the accommodation.

A quaint village on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border, Upwell has a selection of shops and restaurants and offers canoe and kayak hire so you can explore Well Creek, part of the Fenland Waterways. It’s just 9 miles to Downham Market, which has rail links to Ely (17 miles), while the magnificent moated manor house Oxburgh Hall is 19 miles away.

  • 1 bedroom – king-size
  • 1 bathroom with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, under-counter fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV
  • Private mature garden with fire pit and hot tub (professionally cleaned and flushed at regular intervals)
  • Private parking for up to 2 cars
  • Books, games and a painting easel available
  • Shop 0.9 miles
  • Pub 1.2 miles
  • Regret no children between the ages of 2-17
  • Owners offer pottery and woodturning classes at discounted rates to guests at the cabin
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Grace Matthews

This property is personally managed by Grace.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 75 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nigel 28th September 2024

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This is a charming rural retreat; totally private and a haven of peace and nature, with the addition of the hot tub to relax into after an active day out.

Reviewed by Anonymous 16th March 2024

3rd stay and just as brilliant as the first two times! Hot tub is excellent, especially at night with the fairy lights. And reading on the veranda during some sunny days was perfect!

Reviewed by Anonymous 8th March 2024

A beautiful, spacious, cabin with everything you need for a very relaxing, private stay. The cabin was clean and well equipped. We slept very well in the comfortable bed. Lovely gardens and the hot tub was extra special. The welcome treats were a nice touch. Thank you x

Reviewed by Anonymous 24th February 2024

Lovely, quiet and peaceful stay! Just what we were looking for. Lovely cabin with lots of little touches

Reviewed by Anonymous 16th February 2024

2nd stay. Just as we remembered. Peaceful, beautiful, just the best place to relax. Many thanks for all your hard work and extra touches.

Reviewed by Anonymous 9th February 2024

Fantastic, amazing. Stop & unwind. Just perfect. Louise is amazing. Just relax!!! Lamb & Flag really good food. Watching birds from bedroom was amazing. Just relax breathe beautiful.Fantastic, amazing. Stop & unwind. Just perfect. Louise is amazing. Just relax!!! Lamb & Flag really good food. Watching birds from bedroom was amazing. Just relax bRead morereathe beautiful. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 18th January 2024

Lovely stay. Photos dont really do it justice. Perfect hidden away which is exactly what I was looking for. Hot tub was lovely. Super comfy bed and over all a really lovely stay and would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Anonymous 12th January 2024

Perfect 5-year anniversary! Everything was very clean and the hot tub was a dream (apart from the cold wind!). Marshmallows on the fire and lovely food from the local restaurant and chippy. Thank you so much for this perfect week away. Ill be recommending to family & friends and will be back for future anniversaries. It was really nice that you cheRead morecked on us during our stay. P.S. I loved watching the birds & squirrels. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st January 2024

Absolutely wonderful. Everything was superb. One of the best places we have stayed. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our half-day pottery course. We will be back in 2024 for sure. Louise & Simon are lovely

Reviewed by Anonymous 22nd December 2023

Amazing little cabin! We loved it! It was quiet and tranquil and we had everything we needed. We went for walks in the local area, had some dips in the hot tub and relaxed in the cozy living room. It was pretty much perfect for a quiet Christmas. Thank you both

Reviewed by Anonymous 14th December 2023

The Crafters Retreat was the perfect home for our festive getaway. The grounds & lodge are immaculate and we had everything we needed. Louise & Simon were very welcoming and accommodating and made our experience that much easier. Couldnt recommend it more. THANK YOU. A treasured memory.

Reviewed by Anonymous 3rd December 2023

Last minute weekend away to relax and unwind and celebrate our anniversary. The cabin was everything we could have wished for. Attention to detail by the hosts and their thoughtful touches, i.e. welcome basket and anniversary card, was wonderful. Fantastic cabin, relaxing place, private area, hot tub, garden. What more could you ask for? We will beRead more back and will share with friends. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 28th November 2023

Took this time for some much-needed downtime, away from emails, work and noise. This is the perfect escape with some wonderful added comforts. Many thanks to Louise & Simon for such a well-considered retreat. I will be making this the first visit of many!

Reviewed by Anonymous 16th November 2023

Another brilliant stay! Always love the hot tub and the beautiful stained glass window. Everything we needed (and more) was provided. Welcome basket was amazing. Cant wait to come again

Reviewed by Anonymous 10th November 2023

Such a lovely cabin. All the things we needed were provided. There is a tasty butchers about 20 minutes walk away and a lovely local pub where everyone was very friendly. Garden is beautiful and would love to come back and enjoy this cabin in the summer

Reviewed by Janet & Brian 3rd November 2023

We had a lovely relaxing holiday just what we needed. Thank you for all the thoughtful touches.

Reviewed by Anonymous 22nd October 2023

Very private, peaceful well equipped cabin with an excellent covered hot tub, comfy bed and hot shower. Louise is a very responsive, friendly host who provides lots of the extra touches that will make your break extra special.

Reviewed by Anonymous 19th October 2023

We needed peace and to escape and we certainly got it! Beautiful cabin, great service from owners! We will be back x.

Reviewed by Anonymous 6th October 2023

Our second visit to this tranquil escape from modern life. Everything we need in one place and beautiful light from the stained-glass window. Thank you again for creating the perfect retreat.

Reviewed by Anonymous 15th September 2023

Thank you for the beautiful cabin. It made our stay wonderful. Having the "2 Crafts in 1 Day" was a great addition to the stay. You are both warm and welcoming and the stay was peaceful

Reviewed by Colin 9th September 2023

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This is the perfect place for peace and quiet. The surroundings are beautiful, the cabin is amazing and the hot tub is superb. Everything you need for a week away home from home has been carefully thought about. The welcome basket is a beautiful touch too. Definitely will be going back.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st September 2023

A massive thank you for the most relaxing & peaceful retreat. This has been the best week for us this year. The cabin is perfect and every detail was catered for. The welcome basket was a lovely touch. Sitting in the hot tub at night, under the lights was so peaceful and relaxing. Listening to the birds in the mornings and watching the squirrels whRead moreile eating breakfast was so lovely. We look forward to a return visit. If you get the chance, go to WORZALS for a meal. The food is amazing and there is a farm shop/gift shop and garden centre. Thank you Simon & Louise for the most perfect retreat. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 28th August 2023

Thank you for having us!! Cracking cabin and surroundings. The site offered the tranquility we were searching for and the facilities were spot on. Welcome pack was a lovely touch. Note to future guests, plan ahead for local taxis & consider eateries opening hours, especially on Sunday.

Reviewed by Anonymous 21st August 2023

What a wonderful birthday long weekend Ive had! Have to say my husband did good. What a lovely surprise! This home is amazing and we really do not want to leave! Cant find a single fault literally walked in and felt at home. Hut tub was fabulous, as was the retreat! Thank you

Reviewed by Anonymous 18th August 2023

Big thank you for having us back for our 5-year anniversary! Amazing as always. Lovely welcome basket and card, it really meant a lot to us! Thank you very much :-).

Reviewed by Paul 15th August 2023

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Simply could not fault it.

Reviewed by Anonymous 4th August 2023

A big thank you for a lovely stay in your beautiful cabin. The location is perfect. Loved the hot tub. Can recommend Gooderstone Water Gardens it is amazing. Thank you again

Reviewed by Anonymous 24th July 2023

What a fantastic little retreat! We truly felt relaxed throughout our stay and the cabin was thoroughly equipped to allow us to achieve this! Louise and Simon have outdone themselves here; fantastic location, beautiful views and true tranquility. The hot tub was everything and more, a beautifully relaxing spot (love the fairy lights). Beautiful gaRead morerden space. We loved toasting marshmallows in the fire pit. Lovely local walks. The recommended pubs looked fab but were mostly full unfortunately, but we enjoyed a Sunday roast to die for at the Oliver Twist Country Inn & Restaurant, 20 minutes drive. Thoroughly recommended. Only grumble would be the low pressure of the shower, but nonetheless a 10/10 stay! Thank you Louise & Simon. To all future guests, you will love your time here and not want to leave Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 21st July 2023

Fantastic location, fantastic accommodation. Privileged to see the green woodpecker, still looking for the deer! Thank you Simon & Louise for being such fantastic hosts!! A welcome change from the realities of the outside world & work.

Reviewed by Anthony 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Anonymous 14th July 2023

Cracking place, cracking hosts, cracking surroundings. We did the 2-in-1-day pottery & woodturning if you havent booked, do it. What a lovely day & 2 new crafts to boot, both very good tutors in their respective crafts, loved it all. The hot tub is a little gem, perfect for unwinding with a glass of wine. Visited Worzels for lunch. Lovely settingRead more, nice food for lunch and lovely farm shop for eats in the evening. After our crafting day we went to the Moorings for dinner. Lovely food, really nice actually, but lacked ambience maybe due to midweek visit. The best food recommendation was NAXOS in Downham Market. Absolutely delicious! Give this a go beautiful fresh food from the med and the expresso martini was superb!! Thank you Louise & Simon for a relaxing few days xx Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 7th July 2023

We had a lovely relaxing break away from our crazy life at home with the children! It was just what we needed. Thank you!

Reviewed by Sue & John – Warwickshire – July 2023 5th July 2023

What a wonderful place loved the cabin and our 2 Crafts in 1 Day workshops. You even managed to arrange sunshine for our trip to Hunstanton! As soon as we can get someone to look after our dog, well be back. Thank you

Reviewed by Anonymous 30th June 2023

We had a lovely break at the Crafters Retreat, surrounding areas and especially the 1-2-1 woodturning for my husband & 1-2-1 pottery for me with Blended Monkey. A very special break & anniversary.

Reviewed by Anonymous 26th June 2023

From the moment we parked the car, we gave it a massive wow. This was our honeymoon & all the extra special touches made our stay even more amazing, event laying out the gifts from the Suffolk Secrets team had sent us, as my husband works with them. A big fat 10/10 from us. We will recommend. Thank you so much. Please can we stay!

Reviewed by Anonymous 16th June 2023

Had the best birthday weekend. Great place to relax and recharge. Thank you so much for the welcome basket, the local honey was lovely. Can't wait to come back.

Reviewed by Anonymous 5th June 2023

Absolutely beautiful place super easy to find nice and peaceful perfect little getaway hosts were super helpful and probably the best welcome booklet ever with lots of great information would 100% recommend to any one.

Reviewed by Anonymous 2nd June 2023

A wonderful weekend break for a birthday treat. Everything was amazing from start to finish. Didnt want to leave. Thank you.

Reviewed by Anonymous 27th May 2023

The best place we have stayed in by far. Beautiful cabin & location perfect. Our whole stay has been perfect. The hosts, Louise & Simon, have gone above and beyond for us and we will be highly recommending them.

Reviewed by Anonymous 24th May 2023

Louise and Simon were more than helpful from booking to check in and check out and everything in between. They went above and beyond. The cabin and grounds were beautiful and so peaceful, just what we needed. We only left once to go out for dinner the rest of the time was spent relaxing in the very private garden and amazing hot tub. We would definRead moreitely recommend staying at crafters retreat and will be returning ourselves later on in the year. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 19th May 2023

Tranquil and beautiful. A wonderful place to spend our week away. A wonderful location to explore from. We visited many places but the most amazing was Fens Falconry, a must for any bird lover. Thank you

Reviewed by Julie 9th May 2023

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Was a fab property just how we expected. It exceeded our hopes to be honest. The only one thing I would grumble about is the sofa. Its very small and showing its age in that its hard to get out of (it sinks)

Reviewed by Anonymous 8th May 2023

Impromptu weekend away. So close to home but has felt a world away. So relaxed & chilled and wishing we were here longer. Made good use of the hot tub & so nice its covered when raining. Had a fab day doing pottery with Louise lots of laughs. All in all a bloody marvellous weekend.

Reviewed by Anonymous 28th April 2023

Very relaxing and so picturesque waking up every morning to the birds singing (so peaceful). The hot tub is amazing (first time for both of us)

Reviewed by Anonymous 25th April 2023

A surprise birthday present for Colin, which didnt disappoint. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Colin came away with some wonderful pieces of woodturning. We will be back. Dont change a thing!

Reviewed by Anonymous 21st April 2023

We had such a lovely stay! The cabin is just gorgeous and the woodturning and pottery classes were great! We will definitely be back! Xxx

Reviewed by Vicky 15th April 2023

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Great and unique cottage and the provions of info was clear and timely.

Reviewed by Anonymous 14th April 2023

A wonderful stay in this hidden gem - thank you so much Louise & Simon. Recommend the pottery workshop! Nice touches - and the spa - helped us to relax and recharge. - Thank you!

Reviewed by Adrian & Sharon 4th April 2023

Just perfect thank you. Crafters Retreat certainly has a wow factor and is so tranquil. Weve already started thinking about when to come back. Thank you so much for creating this haven where we can relax and unwind.

Reviewed by Anonymous 31st March 2023

Had such a lovely time here! Will definitely come back! So relaxing! 10/10 xxxx

Reviewed by Susan 28th March 2023

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Extremely good contact and communication throughout with both the owner and Original Cottages.

Reviewed by Anonymous 27th March 2023

What a find! Such a quiet and relaxing place. Much needed. Thank you for the lovely welcome basket. We very much enjoyed several dips in the hot tub. The Moorings & the Lamb & Flag visited. Long walks by the riverside. Enjoyable.

Reviewed by Anonymous 23rd March 2023

We felt the Crafters Retreat was magical. The welcome pack was such a lovely surprise. The Blended Monkey craft day was amazing. The hosts were fun, informative, professional. Nothing was too much trouble. Best birthday ever!

Reviewed by Anonymous 17th March 2023

We had a lovely stay at Crafters Retreat. Very quiet and peaceful. Thank you.

Reviewed by Anonymous 10th March 2023

We had a brilliant time staying at Crafters Retreat. Well certainly be returning to have another peaceful getaway!

Reviewed by Kerrie 9th March 2023

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Kept up to date from the very start of the booking.Lovely property will be going back again in the future

Reviewed by Anonymous 3rd March 2023

Wow from the moment you park up. So relaxing, quiet, peaceful. The hamper, hot tub crystals are great touches. Already wanting to return or not leave. You have created the ultimate peaceful spot. Many thanks 10+

Reviewed by L 25th February 2023

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Reviewed by Anonymous 24th February 2023

An absolutely stunning place to stay! We didnt want to leave! Thank you for all the supplies provided, its greatly appreciated. We really hope to come back! Thank you for the experience. Hope we were okay guests!

Reviewed by S 24th February 2023

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Reviewed by L 20th February 2023

An amazing place to spend our first engagement anniversary. A beautiful & peaceful place! Thank you for the welcoming gifts! Extremely relaxing time and Louise you were super lovely when you came to do the hot tub chemicals. 10/10 stay. Will defo return!

Reviewed by Anonymous 17th February 2023

Thank you again for a lovely relaxing stay. Cabin was wonderful again & thank you for the basket of goodies. Had lunch at Jos Pantry which was very welcoming and traditional food made fresh. A lovely meal at the Moorings Hotel steak was lovely. Tub was fab as always. Thank you again for a lovely relaxing stay

Reviewed by Anonymous 10th February 2023

Absolutely gorgeous location. Most relaxed weve felt in weeks months. Loved the welcoming gifts, very thoughtful. Especially enjoyed the hot tub and the kadai. Our first time here has been amazing and we are already planning our second trip. The host is absolutely lovely

Reviewed by Anonymous 10th February 2023

Gorgeous cabin in a great location. We really enjoyed the hot tub

Reviewed by Anonymous 20th January 2023

Lovely cabin in gorgeous surroundings. Really enjoyed the woodturning workshop with Simon. Green curry from Dangs is well worth the drive to Downham Market! Thank you

Reviewed by Anonymous 6th January 2023

Wow factor. Definitely. Such a lovely place. Nice and clean, everything you could possibly need. Loved the welcome basket. Thank you Louise & Simon. Enjoyed my birthday weekend (peaceful)

Reviewed by Harriotte 21st December 2022

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Reviewed by Anonymous 2nd December 2022

Wow!!! What a gem! The Crafters Retreat has given us the perfect getaway, a chance to relax and unwind. It is a superb escape from normality. The cabin is fully equipped, cosy and comfortable. The hot tub is amazing even in December. The Welcome Book is very informative, full of information about the local area and great knowledge about the beachesRead more that are within reach, and nearby shops, pubs and restaurants. Our woodturning class with Simon was great fun and we both came away with a little memento to treasure. Arbuckles is great for a meal out, about 7 miles away but well worth the trip. We both had steak which was cooked to perfection! Thank you, Louise & Simon. We have had a wonderful anniversary week at your retreat. You have both managed to create the idyllic retreat for couples and the extra touches like the welcome basket and Christmas tee made us feel very welcome indeed Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 11th November 2022

The Crafters Retreat has been the perfect place to switch off, unwind and celebrate our 5th anniversary. We were pleasantly surprised at how well thought out everything was every time we thought we needed something it was here, even bread and milk! We thought the guides to the area which were sent in advance were fantastic we tried the Lamb & FlaRead moreg and Arbuckles, both of which were amazing. The facilities were really clean and everything was presented perfectly. The instructions provided were really clear, making it easy to use everything (only thing missing was that the switch for the towel rail is in the bedroom). Thank you so much for having us, we will definitely by recommending getaways at the Crafters Retreat! Hide

Reviewed by Tina 8th November 2022

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Information given in a timely manner, property was as advertised. Very good service given from start to finish. Would definitely rebook and recommend to friends and family

Reviewed by Tina & Darren 7th November 2022

The Crafters Retreat is the perfect getaway spot to unwind and relax. We have enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend to our family and friends. All the little extras that Louise & Simon put out really added to our break. We look forward to booking a return visit.

Reviewed by Melanie 4th November 2022

We enjoyed a quiet, secret getaway in the cabin this weekend. Steve was inspired by his woodturning afternoon. Appreciated being so well equipped. Thank you.

Reviewed by Melanie 28th October 2022

Tim & Melanie "We had a very enjoyable week exploring this part of the fens. The cabin was a very comfortable base and an opportunity to relax. The basket of goodies was a welcome surprise." Many thanks!

Reviewed by Anonymous 21st October 2022

Thank you for such a lovely and thoughtful space to hide away from the real world! It was so relaxing and calming. The space is so beautifully put together and we appreciated all of the personal touches you added. Were sorry we didnt have the time to try out the woodturning! Many thanks and best wishes

Reviewed by Anonymous 14th October 2022

We have had a lovely week, so relaxing, which is just what we needed. We will treasure our bowls & honey dippers we made in your woodturning class. We can see how people can get sucked into it as a hobby! Well tell our friends about this place. Thank you

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