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Skimming Stones, North Creake, Norfolk

Skimming Stones, North Creake, Norfolk

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Skimming Stones, North Creake
Skimming Stones, North Creake
Ground floor: Bi-fold doors bring the fresh air in
Ground floor: Dining table in the garden room
Ground floor: The dining table has seating for six

Overview of Skimming Stones, North Creake, Norfolk

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq m

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Check out the area

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Fakenham, Norfolk
  • Popular LocationNorfolk Coast5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWells-next-the-Sea Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationHolkham Hall11 min drive
  • AirportNorwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Skimming Stones, North Creake, Norfolk

Located in the charming village of North Creake, three miles south of Burnham Market, and a 10-minute drive from the nearest beach, this traditional brick and flint cottage, has been spectacularly renovated to provide modern accommodation for up to six people. Featuring a spectacular oak framed garden room, Skimming Stones, offers a superb fusion of cosy and contemporary coastal living.

Entered via a generous hallway with rustic elements, the ground floor comprises an superb living environment with solid oak flooring running throughout. A well-equipped kitchen featuring modern appliances and plenty of work top space, makes the ideal stage for any enthusiastic chef to rustle up a feast made using local produce the area is famed for. Exposed beams feature in the cosy sitting room, hosting sumptuous leather sofas appointed around a wood burning stove. This room, and a second sitting room/ snug, lead into a stunning modern garden room. With views of the verdant garden, this is the perfect social space to gather together to enjoy meals around the large dining table with seating for six guests.

Three beautifully curated bedrooms are located on the first floor. The master bedroom hosts a king-size bed with views of the garden. A double bed is provided by bedroom two, with single bunk beds offered in bedroom three. The bedrooms are all served by a bright family bathroom, hosting bath with shower over, and heated towel rail.

Outside, a good sized enclosed garden features a patio area leading from the garden room. Views from the garden reach across a meadow to the left, and small orchard to the rear. Ample garden furniture with accompanying charcoal barbecue beckon you to dine al fresco on sunny days. An angled driveway provides suitable parking for one medium-size car. Unlimited roadside parking is available for large vehicles and additional cars.

Situated in the popular village of North Creake, the popular Georgian village of Burnham Market beach and the nearest sandy beach are within easy reach. A warm welcome is guaranteed at the local village pub, The Jolly Farmers.


Additional Information
Maximum four adults and two school-age children, we are unable to accommodate children under five years of age.
Sorry, no pets.
Please note, there is no starter pack (which includes tea, coffee, sugar and milk) or welcome hamper provided at this property.

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Norfolk Hideaways
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Amenities

Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 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

About the area

Fakenham

This cottage is located in Fakenham. Sandringham House and The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and Hunstanton Golf Club. Whin Hill Cider and Courtyard Farm are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Fakenham, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Holkham National Nature Reserve - 4 min drive
  • Norfolk Coast - 5 min drive
  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 8 min drive
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 10 min drive
  • Holkham Hall - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 26 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Jockey - 5 min drive
  • Platten’s Fish & Chips - 8 min drive
  • The Bowling Green Inn - 8 min drive
  • Bang in Wells - 7 min drive
  • The White Horse - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Totally Delightful
This cottage is delightful, comfortable and immaculately clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the beds were comfortable, (although we were glad we had taken our own pillows as we always do these days after too many bad experiences with cheap, hard pillows) and the garden room was fantastic. It is in an excellent position for exploring the North Norfolk coast and we would definitely return and thoroughly recommend it. The welcoming bottle of wine was a lovely touch too.
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10/10 Excellent

Another fantastic week in Norfolk
Another fantastic stay at Skimming Stones. The house is perfect; homely but special. The location is great for visiting Creake Abbey, Holkham and Wells beaches and all the local sightseeing spots such as Holkham Hall and Sandringham. There are lots of good food choices locally, the farmers market at Creake Abbey has to be one of the best in the UK! Crabbing at Wells was cold, wet but so much fun. We also saw a seal, up close and personal at Wells beach. There are lots of nice shops at Burnham Market, love the old bookshop. Another fantastic week in Norfolk.
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8/10 Good

Brilliant for our short break.
Lovely cottage providing surprisingly spacious accommodation. OK you are not on the coast but it is only a short drive, and if you accept that the location is fine. Great views from the garden room and patio. The cottage is well presented and on the whole well equipped. It was clean and the bed clothes and towels were to a high standard. Kitchen was well equipped and I enjoyed cooking there. We were only there three days so we did not try the washing machine or dish washer. The cottage does not really have parking but there was space outside the properties diagonally opposite where the road widens while we were there so it was not an issue for us. There are a few things that could be improved, but I would not want those to detract from what is a very positive experience. Just some feedback to assist the owners. The TV is relatively small, ok for a short break but something larger would definitely be a plus. The shower was adequate but if you are used to something with power then you could be disappointed. But as a basic shower was fine. There were no scouring pads or dish clothes when we arrived, not a problem to buy but irritating on the first day. Something for the owners to add to there checklist when preparing the property. Bottom line though is that we had a thoroughly good stay, were able to relax in comfort. Overall I would rate it as a very positive experience and would be more than to return.

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