Tucked behind a short row of houses in a peaceful cul de sac, with common land to one side and woodland to the other, is an 1800s drover’s cottage. Step in to discover fresh flowers and a basket of logs, rose-strewn curtains and a duck egg-blue sofa, a hand-crafted kitchen and a colourful kilim: all you need to keep you cosy on the wintery-est night. Everything has been stripped back to its original style, and great comfort added. The steep winding stair is soft-carpeted and rope-bannister’d, the bedroom’s beams are perfectly limewashed, the fireplace has a wood-burner that belts out the heat. For summer? Two levels of lawn separated by a flower bed, a furnished patio for meals, a bench facing south. The area is famous for its houses – Holkham, Blickling, Felbrigg, Houghton Hall – there’s golf at Sherringham, and the ‘Poppy Line’ – full steam ahead – is down the road; best of all, the delights of the Georgian market town of Holt are a five-minute stroll from your door. Then it’s home to a deep soak in a free-standing tub and sweet dreams; the simple bedroom is a gorgeous treat.
Wonderful relaxing stay at Hill Cottage with my wife and our 9 month old border terrier. We loved the feel of the cottage as it maintains much of it’s character but has all of the modern conveniences. The garden is charming and fully enclosed which our dog loved. A couple of minutes walk and you’re either out in the open fields or in the centre of Holt which is charming. The location is also convenient for many great walks by the sea and lazy pub lunches. Perfect trip!