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Beautiful, Detached, Traditional Norfolk Cottage In Quiet Village Location.
Cottage in Melton Constable with kitchen and fireplace
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9.4 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4
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Explore the area
Briston, ENG
- Place, Letheringsett Watermill8 min drive
- Place, Holt Country Park8 min drive
- Place, Natural Surroundings8 min drive
- Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Toilet 1
Toilet
Toilet 2
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful, Detached, Traditional Norfolk Cottage In Quiet Village Location.
Oaktree cottage is a 200-year-old traditional brick & flint Norfolk cottage, sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms. Located on the edge of the village, overlooking fields, it is the ideal base for exploring the coast, countryside, towns and villages of Norfolk. The Norfolk Broads and Norwich are also both within easy reach. Briston has 2 good pubs, the nearest also serves great food. It also has some excellent shops including independent bakers and butchers. The cottage is a wonderful blend of old and new, featuring massive oak beams and wood-burning stove, yet has central heating throughout (inclusive in rates), a dishwasher, washer-dryer, and full-size freezer. All beds have high-quality mattresses to ensure a good night's sleep, and Egyptian cotton bedding and towels are included in the rates. The cottage also has a telephone, and Wi-Fi Internet access, so you can stay in touch whilst away. Off-street parking, cycle storage, and a summer-house in the small enclosed garden.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Melton Constable
Located in Melton Constable, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holt Country Park and Norfolk Coast, while Chestnut Farm and Muckleburgh Collection are cultural highlights. Natural Surroundings and North Norfolk Railway Holt Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
Briston, ENG
What's nearby
- Letheringsett Watermill - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
- Holt Country Park - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
- Natural Surroundings - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
- North Norfolk Railway Holt Station - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
- Blickling Hall - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Pigs - 3 min drive
- Alberts - 6 min drive
- The Explorers Bar - 18 min walk
- The Earle Arms. Heydon - 8 min drive
- Siding - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by David & Ailsa Nurse
Dave was born in Norfolk, and grew up in High Kelling near Holt. After University, work meant moving to London (a bit of a culture shock for a Norfolk lad!), and now Surrey. But he still has a love for Norfolk, for the peace and quiet, the space to relax, and of course being by the sea. A love of scuba-diving (and yes, people do dive off the Norfolk Coast!), and relatives living locally, mean that he's often back in the area. Oaktree Cottage was a way to get a permanent foot on home soil, and is now a welcome escape from the hustle & bustle of daily life, as well as a home-from-home to our guests. We hope you'll find the cottage homely and cosy!
Why they chose this property
I grew up in a small village a couple of miles from Holt, so know the area pretty well. When we were looking for a holiday home we had a clear idea of where we wanted to be.
Not right on the coast. While it’s not a weekly occurrence, we do sometimes get sea fogs or drizzle even in high summer, so it can be cool & damp on the coast, yet T-shirt and shorts weather a few miles inland.
The larger towns can get quite busy in high summer, and many smaller villages don’t have a pub or restaurant, some not even a village store.
We think Briston has the balance just right. The coast is just 20 minutes away, the market towns are 10 minutes away, yet we have 2 pubs, great village shops, and being on the edge of the village, a rural feel.
Not right on the coast. While it’s not a weekly occurrence, we do sometimes get sea fogs or drizzle even in high summer, so it can be cool & damp on the coast, yet T-shirt and shorts weather a few miles inland.
The larger towns can get quite busy in high summer, and many smaller villages don’t have a pub or restaurant, some not even a village store.
We think Briston has the balance just right. The coast is just 20 minutes away, the market towns are 10 minutes away, yet we have 2 pubs, great village shops, and being on the edge of the village, a rural feel.
What makes this property unique
We looked long and hard to find the perfect cottage.
It had to have the appeal of a traditional cottage, but without an impossibly steep staircase (if you've stayed somewhere with a 'Norfolk Winder' you'll know what I mean) or impractical room layouts.
We saw many with one bedroom accessed through another, or the bathroom off a bedroom. Some even had rooms opening side-on to the stairs (well my Auntie's house in Briston is the same, but it's a bit of a liability if renting it out!).
Oaktree cottage has that balance just right. The heart of the house dates to before 1820 (may be 17th c.), but the extension has allowed for a sensible layout.
And, of course, the location is everything. Peaceful, but not too far from anywhere. A good pub round the corner serving food was a bonus.
It had to have the appeal of a traditional cottage, but without an impossibly steep staircase (if you've stayed somewhere with a 'Norfolk Winder' you'll know what I mean) or impractical room layouts.
We saw many with one bedroom accessed through another, or the bathroom off a bedroom. Some even had rooms opening side-on to the stairs (well my Auntie's house in Briston is the same, but it's a bit of a liability if renting it out!).
Oaktree cottage has that balance just right. The heart of the house dates to before 1820 (may be 17th c.), but the extension has allowed for a sensible layout.
And, of course, the location is everything. Peaceful, but not too far from anywhere. A good pub round the corner serving food was a bonus.
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