The Old School
ID: S172227
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
The Old School is a characterful property with a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and a lovely garden. It is situated in a picturesque village with friendly locals and a welcoming pub. Guests have enjoyed the spaciousness and the property's charm, making it a great base for exploring Norfolk.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with some guests finding the property well-kept, while others noted issues with mould, dirt, and untidiness. The property seems to have had some cleaning challenges, but also instances where it was found to be very clean.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and tranquillity, with a picturesque village setting near a duck pond and a local pub. It is considered a perfect spot for a Norfolk village experience and well-situated for exploring the area.
The property is generally found to be comfortable, with cosy beds and sofas, and a well-equipped kitchen. Some guests mentioned issues with heating and the quality of pillows, but overall, the comfort level is regarded as high.
Facilities are well-received with a fully equipped kitchen and enclosed garden. However, there are comments about maintenance issues such as problems with the TV and kettle, and suggestions for improvements. The property is spacious and the kitchen is notably appreciated.
Guests have mentioned welcome packs and complimentary treats, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as these gifts are subject to change and not guaranteed, they should be considered a bonus rather than an expectation.
About this property
Downham Markert 5.4 miles. Nestled in the picturesque village of Wereham, close to the thriving town of Downham Market, in the Norfolk countryside, is this truly unique cottage. This property was originally an old school that dates back to 1876 and has been renovated to provide a more modern and stylish interior for families to use as their base for exploring this beautiful region of Norfolk. The property is exquisite, with a spacious layout and beautiful original character features, including the wonderful stripped hardwood flooring, now varnished to an excellent finish. The property also overlooks the village church and is in a stunning location surrounded by traditional stone character properties and the village pond. Look forward to spending your evenings unwinding in the spacious sitting room with three large sofas to curl up with your loved ones and enjoy some quality family time together catching up with the day's events. Walk through to the open-plan fitted kitchen/diner, housing a range of contemporary appliances so you can easily rustle up a delicious home-cooked meal for the whole family, whilst the two dining areas offer plenty of space to enjoy your meals over a well-deserved glass of champagne. Retire to any one of the three bedrooms resting on the first floor, consisting of a super king-size and two twins, with the master boasting a delightful en-suite shower room. One of the twin rooms has floor-to-ceiling windows, with delightful views over the pond and letting in an abundance of natural light. Outside, there is a large enclosed garden, with plenty of seating so you can sit out in the afternoon sun with a refreshing beverage, whilst your four-legged friends run freely. Wereham is a delightful rural village, with plenty of opportunities nearby for some scenic walking and cycling opportunities. The nearby market town of Downham Market has a wonderful selection of independent shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants for all of your amenities. Venture into the thriving town of King's Lynn, where you will discover a plethora of attractions, including the Lynn Museum with audio guides inside to give you a tour of the historic interior and explanations for the many displays. For those sportier types, discover The Walks, an 18th century walk with paved trails and playgrounds, ideal for your little ones to run around and play. Return to your quaint country cottage for a relaxing evening with your loved ones in front of the warming fire.
Downham Market is a market town and civil parish resting in the Norfolk countryside of England. Boasting a plethora of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants for fine food and local produce. You are a few miles from the thriving town of King's Lynn and within reach of the Norfolk coastline offering a choice of lovely sandy beaches and plenty of trails for walking and cycling opportunities.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating, woodburning stove.
Range electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, wine coolers, washing machine, dishwasher, TV and WiFi.
Heating oil and electricity for lighting and domestic appliances is included in the rent, we no longer provide free logs for the wood burner, these, along with kindling and firelighters can be purchased in nearby garages or supermarkets.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed lawned garden and patio areas with furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 5.4 miles and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: All short breaks must check in on either a Friday or Monday.
Note: Charging of electric vehicles is prohibited at this property.
Reviews (34)
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Elaine
Arrived at 1600 hrs to find cottage had not been cleaned, wet towels and used bedding on beds upstairs. After finding phone signal by pond call number on booking this number does not connect (itâs an old number) in welcome pack thereâs is about 4 numbers to call re cleaners! Eventually get hold of cleaner over 1/2 hr, who says they have no notice of booking, so not been to clean but they will come over. Over an hour later they arrive to clean, our booking was in their junk mail!. By now we are hungry canât cook as kitchen needs cleaning so have to go out to eat (party of 4 adults & 1 child) £100 bill. The mattress in large twin room bed on right could do with replacing and there is no socket for the bedside lamp. You have a lamp but nowhere to plug in! Advert makes big deal of log burner but logs not supplied you have a bring with you, or purchase locally 5 miles away, at over £538 for 2 nights I expected them inc. I await refund for inconvenience.
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Penny
The door to shower in the bedroom didn't close.
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Tracy
Sadly there was no welcome pack waiting for us. Yes, there are cobwebs, but that's to be expected in such a location. The duck pond was fascinating and we took great delight in watching the young ones grow during our stay. The pub across the road gave us a very warm welcome and it was nice to be able to reflect on our days out while supping a pint! Lots of things to do in the area and plenty of good places to eat. A warning to future holidaymakers, the local RAF station does send its pilots out quite early, so you may be woken to the sound of low-flying jets...