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Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk

Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk

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Exterior
Sitting-room
Sitting-room
Kitchen
Kitchen

Overview of Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Brampton, ENG
  • Popular LocationBlickling Hall7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeWILDerwood14 min drive
  • AirportNorwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)16 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of East Anglia18 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage In Brampton (Near Aylsham), Norfolk

Dove Cot is a lovely 200 year old brick and flint cottage situated in the delightful village of Brampton on the River Bure. It has 2 bedrooms (one leading off the other) and sleeps 2 plus 1 child (possibly 3 adults if they don’t mind the lack of privacy of adjoining bedrooms). The cottage is full of character and retains many original features - such as the Norfolk winder staircase and bread oven. It has full central heating as well as an open fire in the sitting-room. The property is very well-equipped, and the decoration and furnishing is to a high standard. Brampton is ideally placed between Norwich, the North Norfolk coast, and the Broads. There are many lovely walks in the vicinity, several directly from the cottage - the water meadows of the River Bure are a wonderful place to study birds and a favourite spot for water-colourists. Brampton is just 3 miles from the historic market town of Aylsham, and 5 miles from the marvellous National Trust property of Blickling Hall. As well as walking, Norfolk is a great place for cycling and canoes can be hired locally for a trip along the river. Brampton is 12 miles from Norwich. 12 miles from Cromer and Overstrand. 7 miles from Wroxham and the Broads.

Property manager

Fiona Scott

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Norwich

Located in Norwich, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Norfolk Motorcycle Museum and The Straw Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Blickling Hall and Sewell Barn Theatre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at UEA Sportspark or Carrow Road. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Map
Brampton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Blickling Hall - 7 min drive
  • BeWILDerwood - 14 min drive
  • University of East Anglia - 18 min drive
  • Norwich Cathedral - 18 min drive
  • Carrow Road - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Bure Valley Railway - 5 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chequers Inn - 4 min drive
  • Red Lion - 7 min drive
  • Black Boys Hotel - 5 min drive
  • The Fox - 4 min drive
  • The White Horse - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Yvonne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Vrbo Cottage rental
The cottage had heat and hot water. Some of the Electrical Appliances and furniture needed updating. And it should be explained that the stairs are very narrow and not suitable for anyone with a disability.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor B., Little Baddow, Chelmsford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Norfolk Cottage
we stayed 3 nights in October, the cottage is beautiful and rustic, very well equipped with all you could need or want, parking is not a problem as there is a large lay by/pull in 20 yards from the cottage well off the lane. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Fiona.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Character Property
Quiet character cottage with interesting original features and lovely surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable
Quaint and very old worldy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liduin v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trinity cottage
Nice authentic little cottage in a small village. In the region lots of interesting things to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Scott

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Fiona and Tim Scott worked as schoolteachers in Derbyshire for many years, but are now retired and live permanently in Trinity Cottage (which is attached to Dove Cot). They bought the cottage many years ago for holidays, partly because Tim is from Norwich and they had both always loved Norfolk, but also because it filled all their needs for family holidays, situated as it is near the sea, the Broads, Norwich and the wonderful countryside and bird sanctuaries of North Norfolk.

Why they chose this property

We bought Trinity cottage and its annexe cottage (now Dove Cot) when we first married, as we lived in a school house and wanted somewhere to go in the holidays. We chose Norfolk because we both loved the area, and enjoy walking, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits, as well as the wonderful fresh air and good weather. Brampton is a very pretty village nestling near the water meadows of the Bure River, just 3 miles from the beautiful historic market town of Aylsham and 11 miles from the stunning mediaeval city of Norwich.

What makes this property unique

Dove Cot was built in the 18th century in flint and Norfolk clay lump, with brick facing. The property is renovated to a high standard whilst retaining all the character of such a historic building. The cottage is centrally heated, but also has an open fire in the sitting room. The staircase is rather steep and twisty (so possibly not suitable for the very elderly), but the whole building exudes charm and cosiness. The surroundings are beautiful and particularly peaceful, as Brampton is not on a 'through' road.
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