Willow Holt
About the home
Located just outside the village of Hockwold cun Wilton, Willow Holt is in a secluded location, yet within an hour's drive of Norwich, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and little over an hour to many of the North Norfolk coastal resorts.
The cottage includes 2 bedrooms and an open-plan living area, and is ideal for families.
The local area includes the beautiful Thetford Forest, with many options for walkers and cyclists, and several important bird-watching reserves are also a short drive away.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Snettisham, 40km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
-Downstairs area is open plan, with kitchen, dining room and lounge.
-Upstairs has a bathroom with bath and shower over; twin room; kingsize room.
-All rooms have been decorated to feel modern, and home from home.
-Books and games are provided.
-The property adjoins the Owner's property, and provisions can be made to use the owner's washing machine if neccesary.
Further details outdoors:
Outdoor seating area to the rear of the property, with a table and seating for 6 and barbecue, and a low fence around to safeguard children or dogs.
Gate to reach the garden shared with the owner.
Off street parking is provided to the side of the property.
Further details
A welcome pack, including tea, coffee, milk and cake/biscuits is provided on arrival.
Conditions
One well behaved dog accepted, but not to be allowed upstairs.
10% deposit to be made to secure booking, the remainder to be paid 4 weeks before holiday starts.
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The East Anglia / Norfolk region


Hockwold is in the heart of The Brecks, a landscape of tranquil forest, open heathland and agricultural land, where human inhabitation can be traced back to Neolithic man at the flint mines of Grimes Graves.
The nearby Thetford Forest is the largest lowland pine forest in Britain, and has miles of marked walking and cycling routes.
The shopping towns of Kings Lynn and Bury St Edmunds are about 40 minutes drive away, and include many boutique style shops along with familiar High Street names. Norwich and Cambridge are both an hour away, and provide great shopping facilities as well as historical landmarks.
The closest beach is 45 minutes away, and most of the North Norfolk resorts are little more than an hour away/
The Hockwold cum Wilton area
Local activities:
Walking and cycling in Thetford Forest, with marked walking and cycling trails, children's play areas, cafe, toilets and small shops with maps etc available to buy. High Lodge has bike hire and the Go Ape assault course.
Bird watching - Lakenheath Fen, with a visitors centre is only a copule of miles away. A wetland that is home to marsh harriers, hobbies, bearded tits, reed and sedge warblers nest, as well as breeding golden orioles.
Weeting Heath is one of the best places to see stone curlews, open from April to September.
Welney Wildfowl and Wetland Trust. Year round activities, including dawn viewing of thousands of migrating swans in winter. Also an hour away from several reserves on the North Norfolk Coast.
Shopping and regional towns - Bury St. Edmunds, Norwich, Kings Lynn and Cambridge are all within an hours drive, while many of the resorts on the North Norfolk coast are little over an hour away.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Stanstead: 60 km |
| Railway: | Brandon: 8 km |
From the South - Via M11 and A11.
From the North - Via A14 or A10.
Activities near Hockwold cum Wilton
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 23 Aug 2011 |
Willow Holt is a very pretty cottage which felt like home as soon as we arrived. It is very well equipped. The beds were really comfortable and there was plenty of choice of pillows and extra... more |
Guestbook for Willow Holt
Very restful, clean, comfortable cottage. Many thanks.
We had a lovely stay. The cottage was really comfortable and wonderfully equipped. You were very welcoming!
Very pleasant cottage, thoughtfully equipped and prepared. Excellent base for Breckland and Fens. Many thanks.
Thanks for making us feel so welcome! Lovely cottage
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| High Seson | 23 Jul 11 | 3 Sep 11 | £ 470 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 3 Sep 11 | 18 Dec 11 | £ 300 | - | - | Flexible |
| Christmas | 18 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | £ 470 | - | - | Flexible |
| low season | 8 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 300 | - | 114 | Flexible |
| mid season | 31 Mar 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 400 | - | 142 | Flexible |
| high season | 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 470 | - | 165 | Flexible |
| mid season | 1 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 400 | - | 142 | Flexible |
| low season | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 300 | - | 114 | Flexible |
| Christmas | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 470 | - | - | Flexible |
| low season | 5 Jan 13 | 23 Mar 13 | £ 300 | - | 114 | Flexible |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We can accept payments by cheque, paypal or bank transfer in GBP
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Tanya Gravenor
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Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |
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