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Stunning 2 bed cottage on the river Wensum

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Hellesdon, England
  • Place, Hellesdon Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, David Lloyd Leisure
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Anderson's Meadow
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning 2 bed cottage on the river Wensum

This beautifully restored self contained semi detached property is a private piece of countryside in the heart of the county of Norfolk. Guests can enjoy an exceptional amount of space with numerous water features, in a stunning parkland landscape hosting an ornamental pond, small stream and the River Wensum. With wildlife in abundance Deer, Squirrels, Parakeets, Kingfisher, Owls, and Otters have all been seen on the grounds.

Shoemakers Cottage was entirely renovated in 2022, by its current owners, over 100 years after it was originally commisioned in 1920 by the Hubbard family.

The Hubbard family were very well known shoe makers in the City of Norwich and still influence todays shoe industry, they are linked to the early beginnings of start rite shoes.

Just 2 miles from Norwich City Centre, guests can either drive, cylcle or walk into the historic City.

Marriots way is just 500m from the property and provides opportunity for scenic walks, and bicycle rides without traffic. Marriots way runs from the City of Norwich to Aylsham.

The Space

Shoemakers cottage has two beautiful  bedrooms and can sleep up to eight.

Bedroom one has a king Bed and a set of bunk beds.

Bedroom two has a double bed and a set of bunk beds.

There are two spacious bathrooms, one for each bedroom. The master bathroom has a bath. Both have XL shower cubicles and exceptional shower pressure.

The living space is open plan with a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and a lounge with corner sofa and 42" TV which has a Netflix subscription.

Both the central heating and hot water are controlled with HIVE heating controls.

Guest access

The property is accessed by a shared drive. Free Parking is available for two vehicles (three on request). And is within 5m of the front door.

There is a small step into the property.

Other things to note

Shoemakers Cottage is a two bedroom semi-detached property.

Hosts Alan and Janine live next door with their three children and do share the garden and driveway.

The cottage is located on the River Wensum therefore all guests are to supervise children at all times and are encouraged to wear life jackets when around any water. Life jackets are provided free of charge by your hosts on request.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Hellesdon Hospital. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • 13 minutes on foot from Hellesdon Hospital and a 3-minute drive from David Lloyd Leisure
Stunning 2 bed cottage on the river Wensum offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Norwich cottage.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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