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Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car essential
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Ducktails provides a relaxing home for both short breaks and longer holidays.The cottage was converted from an old forge and many of the original features have been retained, adding to its character. It is the middle of three cottages and has a pretty stream running in front of it, with a bridge for access. 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. Plenty of logs are provided. 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. 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.It provides a safe, child friendly environment as well as being secure for your dog.
Front of cottage
Garden
Sitting room
Kitchen
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The East Anglia / Norfolk region
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 shopper's 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 (currently being used for Spring Watch with Bill Oddie), The High Ropes, Langham Glass, Letheringsett Flour Mill etc.
Burnham Market / South Creake area
South Creake is a delightful village. Just along the road is a large playing field with a new, safe children's playground. There are public tennis courts about 50m away and the local pub, which is well known in the area for its ambience, delicious food and local ales is a short walk away.It is easy to access local walks straight from the cottage, especially good for those who bring their dog.There is cycle hire available in South Creake itself. Just along the road from the cottage (at Compton Hall Farm) is South Creake Fisheries, with fishing all year round from 7am until dusk. These new fishing lakes offer Common/Mirror carp,Tench,Roach,Rud,Perch (Carp up to 26lbs). For information phone 01328 823999.
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How to get there
Car necessary.
Off road parking available to rear of cottage.
Activities near Burnham Market
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Bedlinen, towels and teatowels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels and dog towels (if required). For stays of 2 weeks clean bedlinen, towels and tea towels will be provided at the end of the first week. We also provide basic requirements such as toiletries, toilet rolls, washing-up liquid & dishwasher tablets, tea, coffee, sugar and powdered milk.
Further details
Arrival time 4PM. Departure time 10AM.
Conditions
25% of rental charge to be paid at the time of booking. Full balance of rental due two months prior to start date of holiday. There is a refundable deposit of £300, held against loss or damage. This is to be paid at the same time as the full balance and will be refunded after your holiday, unless there has been any loss or damage to the property or its contents, in which case a suitable deduction will be made. CANCELLATION Cancellation prior to payment of full balance - no return of deposit. Cancellation after payment of full balance - no refund. We would strongly recommend that you take out holiday insurance to cover any cancellations. PETS One large, or two small well behaved dogs are welcome. SMOKING The cottage is strictly no-smoking, including the garden.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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January/February/March
3 Jan 09
4 Apr 09
350£350
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Easter
4 Apr 09
18 Apr 09
420£420
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April to May
18 Apr 09
23 May 09
390£390
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May Half Term
23 May 09
30 May 09
500£500
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June
30 May 09
4 Jul 09
410£410
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July
4 Jul 09
18 Jul 09
490£490
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Late July/August
18 Jul 09
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550£550
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September
5 Sep 09
3 Oct 09
400£400
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October
3 Oct 09
24 Oct 09
375£375
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October Half Term
24 Oct 09
31 Oct 09
410£410
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November/December
31 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
350£350
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Christmas/New Year
19 Dec 09
2 Jan 10
550£550
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
DOG - £15 per dog per booking extra
If the above pricing bands do not fit your requirements, please ask for a specific costing.
The rental price includes all central heating and electricity costs, as well as a supply of logs for the fire.
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Guestbook
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your lovely cottage. I was keen to find somewhere cosy and homely so that we could simply curl up and read a book if we wanted. The log fire clinched it and we loved it. The cottage is so well equipped and well appointed. We did go out every day and really like north Norfolk(particularly the coastal reserves and The Wash) but had some bitterly cold weather. Despite this we were very warm in the cottage and it was a pleasure feeding the ducks outside and listening to the owls at night!The week gave us a complete rest. So many thanks - we have vowed to come back." - Sandy, April 2008
"A lovely "home from home" stay in Ducktails. Thank you." - Brenda, Steve & the Labs, September 2007
"Had a lovely time, the cottage is perfect! Thank you for a memorable holiday." - Pete & Sam, September 2007
"Ducktails is a welcoming, attractive and comfortable cottage in an excellent location. It is well equipped (particularly the kitchen), has a great-looking woodburning stove (which we didn't manage to use as it was August!) and a very pleasant garden. There are plenty of things to do in the immediate vicinity. We will be back!" - Ford family, August 2007
"We all had a lovely time staying in this wonderful cottage. We did have to move some of the ornaments out of reach of our 2 year old. Enjoyed the beautiful area very much.The Ostrich Inn was well worth the visit (lovely food and atmosphere). Thank you for a lovely stay." - Robinson family, July 2007
"We have just returned home at the end of a lovely week at Ducktails. Many thanks." - Leonard family, August 2006
"Ducktails Cottage is a very pretty, if bijou, property in a great location. As the parents of small children we appreciated the nearby new playground and visited the local pub, The Ostrich. A friendly pub with good food, but as with many of the pubs in North Norfolk, quite pricey. The cottage could have benefitted from a washing machine, but apart from that, met our expectations and our girls loved fishing in the little stream running outside the front door. The decor is of good quality throughout and loved much of the artwork. " - Jane S, August 2006
"We had a really good time, your cottage is very comfortable (except for the low door frames!!). It was a shame that the weather was cold and rainy but that didn’t dampen our spirits as we still managed to get to the beach which the dogs thoroughly enjoyed.Thank you." - Beverly C, May 2006
"Ducktails was fantastice and not at all disappointing. We will certainly be recommending this cottage on to friends and will return ourselves. Nice location, cottage lovely, A1" - Stacey P & family, April 2006
"Had a lovelt time,thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful cottage". - The Whyte Family, October 2005
"South Creake was lovely. Short drive to everywhere in Norfolk - enjoyed driving around the back roads to avoid traffic on the main coast road". - Evans Family, August 2005
"What a wonderfully appointed cottage! We loved the decor, paintings, and attention to detail in every way, a joy to be here"."Thank you for the pleasure & enjoyment of your lovely cottage". - Mary L, Alan B, July 2005
"Enjoyed our holiday inSouth Creake and surrounding area. Heatwave and lovely well equipped cottage helped!" - Paula & Terry L, June 2005
"Cottage was perfect and very homely" - Stuart, Carol and Penny from Norwich
"We have really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage - so well furnished & equipped" - Myra & Mike from Scarborough, N. Yorkshire
"The cottage was ideal for us - very comfortable and well-equipped. Ideally situated" - Debbie, Kenny and Anna from Leigh on Sea, Essex
"Just to say what a wonderful time we had in this delightful cottage. Everything to hand. Just a few yards from the Pub down the road." - Peter & Ellen, Lincoln
"We had a delightful week at Ducktails and you may be hearing from us next year about a return visit." - Aimee and Tom
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