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Skimming Stones, Burnham Market, Norfolk

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Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Fakenham, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Whin Hill Cider
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Skimming Stones, Burnham Market, Norfolk

Located in the charming village of North Creake, three miles south of Burnham Market, and a ten 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:
Sorry, no pets.
Maximum capacity is four adults and two children.
Travel cot and highchair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the cot.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Holkham Hall. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a fireplace.
  • The cottage offers a washing machine, a fireplace, and a TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 5 minutes by car from Norfolk Coast and 8 minutes from The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Fakenham cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Traditional brick flint cottage providing modern accommodation
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Skimming Stones, Burnham Market, Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Archival

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.