Perfect for summer holidays or winter escapes, for reunions and family gatherings, this handsome house nestles in peaceful countryside just 1½ miles from Sea Palling's glorious safe sandy beach. Boasting a spacious and well appointed interior and its own large garden running alongside a dyke, Lound Cottage stands within the grounds of the owners' home in the pretty Broadland village of Hickling – an ideal location from which to explore the many delights of this beautiful area.

Spacious well equipped kitchen including a microwave, dishwasher, freezer, larder fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer. Dining room seating up to 10 people + highchair (if required). Two sitting rooms both with wood burning stoves and one with french doors opening out on to a patio equipt with furniture. TV with freeview, DVD and music system. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Two double bedrooms with an additional single bed in each and one of these rooms has an ensuite shower room/WC. Two twin bedded rooms and 1 single room. Family bathroom/WC (shower attachment). Plenty of room for parking.

Close by, tranquil Hickling Broad, with its nature reserve, links to the Norfolk Broad's unique topography of reed lined waterways, famous for their good coarse fishing, boating and rich variety of wildlife, especially waterfowl. Boat hire is available at nearby Stalham and pleasure boat trips are offered at the bustling village of Wroxham. The quiet country lanes are lovely for relaxed cycling and walking, and nearby attractions include Bewilderwood (a treetop adventure park for children), steam train rides and family fun at Great Yarmouth. Picturesque north coast fishing villages, Cromer's end of pier show, and the wonderful city of Norwich, with its cathedral, castle, museums, galleries, restaurants, cinema, theatre and fine shopping, are all within an easy drive. Pub serving food and shop 1½ miles.

Property Facilities

• Set in the quiet grounds of the owners home
• Close to Hickling village amenities
• 5 bedroom cottage with garden running alongside a dyke
• Two double bedrooms both with a single bed (for + 1) and an ensuite shower room/WC
• Two twin bedded rooms and one single bedroom
• Family bathroom/WC (shower attachment).
• Two sitting rooms both with wood burning stove and one with French doors to patio
• Furnished with TV, DVD player, Music System
• Cloakroom/WC
• Spacious well equipped kitchen
• Seperate dining room
• Ample parking
• Fully equipped for self catering

• Boat trips and boat hire available - Click here
• Greyhound Inn- Hickling
• Old Hall Inn - Sea Palling
• Lighthouse Inn - Walcott
• The Kings Arms - Ludham
• Sandy beaches
• Norfolk Wildlife Trust
• Cycle hire
• BeWILDerwood - award winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure
• East Ruston Gardens
• Waxham Barns
• Thringby Hall Wildlife Gardens
• Museum of the Broads
• Wroxham Barns - clothes & gift shops, plant centre, junior farm, children's funfair, 12 craft studios and table service restaurant

Options & Additional Information

• Hickling is a village in the north east of the Norfolk Broads National Park
• Nearest pub is in Hickling
• Just 3 miles from the market town of Stalham
• 20 miles from the fine City of Norwich
• The Blue Flag awarded beach at Sea Palling only just down the road
• Boat hire available locally in Stalham
• Boat trips are offered at the bustling village of Worxham
• Supermarket approx 10 minute drive
• Excellent course fishing
• North Walsham, 13 miles
• Great Yarmouth, 15 miles
  

• £250 deposit on all bookings. Payable in full within 10 weeks prior to start date
• Refundable Security Deposit of £150 payable with every booking
• Pet friendly - £25.00 per pet (max. of 3)
• No smoking
• Bed linen & towels provided
• Unfenced Dyke - toddlers beware
• Gas/Electric charged at £35.00 for all bookings during October - May, electricity is included at all other times
• Arrival from 4.00pm & 10.00am departure
• Short breaks available outside school holidays
• Friday, Saturday & Monday start dates
• Terms & conditions - Click here