Owners overview
Ducktails Cottage, near Burnham Market
Ducktails is a charming traditional brick and flint cottage situated in the picturesque village of South Creake.It was converted from an old forge and is the middle of three cottages. It has a stream running in front of it, with a bridge for access.
Many of the original features of the old forge have been retained, which adds to the character of the cottage. Ducktails has a lovely beamed sitting room with an Inglenook fireplace.This contains a woodburning stove, which makes it lovely and cosy in the winter. There are also electric storage heaters both upstairs and downstairs.
Used by us as our own holiday and weekend cottage, Ducktails is furnished to a high standard and very well equipped. Everything in the cottage is new and the reclaimed pine furniture was made specially by a local craftsman.The whole cottage has been redecorated and recarpeted throughout.
The kitchen has everything needed to prepare both cordon bleu meals and barbecues. It also has a full sized dishwasher.The bathroom, which is downstairs, has a wide bath with a shower above it. It also has a heater for those cold winter days.
The two bedrooms are upstairs. The master bedroom has a double bed, large chest of drawers, wardrobe cupboard and bedside table.The twin bedroom has two single beds, a chest of drawers and bedside table.
To the rear of the cottage there is a fully enclosed garden , perfect for young children and dogs. It has a lawned area as well as a patio. Garden furniture and a barbecue are provided. The garden is very sheltered, totally private and a real sun trap.
THE COTTAGE IS STRICTLY NON-SMOKING
We reserve the right to withold your damages deposit should there be evidence of smoking or overoccupancy.
Surrounding area
A car is necessary to make the most of what this beautiful area has to offer. Private, off road parking is available to the rear of the cottage.
The area around South Creake has many high class restaurants and pubs to suit every taste.
About 10 minutes drive from the cottage is Burnham Market.This is a wonderful place to visit with lots of specialist shops and art galleries.There are many other lovely villages to visit such as Holt and Cley, each with its own character.The area really is a shoppers paradise with many specialist shops of all kinds.
There are many lovely countryside walks including the Peddars Way.The area is also renowned for its birdwatching.
The famous shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, to which pilgrims come from all corners of the world, is nearby.
About 15 minutes drive away is the beautiful North West Norfolk coast. There are many beautiful, unspoilt, sandy beaches within easy reach, where dogs are welcome. For lovers of water sports there are plenty of opportunities for sailing and other boating activities. There are also various boat trips available including seal-watching.
There are lots of activities to suit all age groups within easy driving distance for day trips. Some examples include Pensthorpe Wildlife Park, The High Ropes, Langham Glass, Letheringsett Flour Mill etc.
SHORT BREAKS
It is possible to book short breaks. Please ENQUIRE for details, as the booking system will not allow you to do this. I can alte r it though, to allow short breaks on request.