Christmas Lodges & Log Cabins In Norfolk

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Frank - Verified booking

  An incredible place, even as a solo traveller!I absolutely loved my stay at The Pheasant, I have been daydreaming about it since I left! I stayed for two nights as a solo traveller on a delightfully sunny February weekend.The accommodation itself was very cosy, the bedding was incredibly soft and comfortable and it was a battle with myself to get up and out so as not to waste the day away in it! I am a keen birdwatcher and was delighted by the number of birds on the property alone, Great Tits, Blue Tits, Linnets, Green Finches, to name a few. I even heard a Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming nearby. Sadly didn't catch any hoots of owls come nightfall, but I was blessed by an uninterrupted view of the stars, and some planets too! It gets completely dark out and thanks to the nearby observatory is a protected dark sky, so stargazers will be thrilled.The facilities (bathroom, cooking, and cleaning) were plentiful, and I wasn't left wanting for anything. The handheld vacuum under the sink came in very handy, too. I paid extra for the hot tub and was very glad for it. It takes a little while to warm up, and I hadn't fed it enough wood (but Julie was incredibly helpful over text when I asked for help). It stayed warm over night and was still usable the next morning. I also used the chiminea. There is a very affectionate cat, Brian, who visited, and we hung out on the deck owing to his ban from the hut. He's very playful and will happily hunt a stick for you.The local area was lovely for both long and short walks, with some horse traffic. The area is quite agriculture-heavy and there are some larger farms within a 20-minute walk radius so keep an eye out for machinery on the roads. The local village of Great Ellingham is very pretty, and I ate lunch at The Crown which has some good vegetarian options. Do also pop into the medieval church nearby to see some original paintings.The hut was warm and the Alexa was very useful for music and was easily heard from the deck.I don't drive and got a taxi from the centre of Norwich for £28.50 each way. The location was easy to find and well signposted, and the directions in the visitor pack and confirmation email were clear and easy to follow. Walking to local amenities wasn't a problem especially with the sunny weather.Overall, I would highly recommend The Pheasant to anyone who's considering it. It might have been a bit of a squeeze for a couple, but certainly not uncomfortably so. Do also spend the extra money to have the hot tub access, it was very dreamy under the stars. I am very much considering coming back!

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• Martin C - Verified booking

  “We didn&#39;t realise that 35 Siesta Mar was on a chalet park until we arrived. However the chalet park is lovely - the chalets are well spaced out with lots of grass and flowers and a small area behind the chalet with a useful washing line. Whilst we were there (July, beginning of the school holidays) the park was very peaceful and quiet and seemed to mainly appeal to older couples. The chalet is small but very well organised with everything you need. There were lots of helpful touches like little labels on the the switches to tell you what they control. There was no free cupboard to store food in the kitchen, but we moved a trolley out of one of the bedrooms for the duration of our stay and it was perfect for cereals, fruit etc. There is a Tesco Express 5 minutes walk away and a Waitrose a short drive away. The chalet is perfectly situated for a peaceful seaside holiday. There are lovely local walks both by the coast and in the countryside. You can walk to the beach in about 6 mins from the chalet if you want to go down steep steps. If you take a slightly longer walk (10-15 mins) through the village you reach the main beaches, which are beautiful and not crowded. There are some stones but large areas of soft sand too. There is a lovely fish and chip shop in the village that even offers gluten free and is to be highly recommended. There are also lots of places to visit nearby too. We booked this in a hurry as soon as lockdown restrictions allowed and weren&#39;t really sure what to expect, but had a wonderful holiday and would definitely go back. Thank you for such a lovely, well maintained holiday home. A lot of thought and care has gone into looking after this chalet to a very high standard.<br /> ”

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• Martin C - Verified booking

  “We didn't realise that 35 Siesta Mar was on a chalet park until we arrived. However the chalet park is lovely - the chalets are well spaced out with lots of grass and flowers and a small area behind the chalet with a useful washing line. Whilst we were there (July, beginning of the school holidays) the park was very peaceful and quiet and seemed to mainly appeal to older couples. The chalet is small but very well organised with everything you need. There were lots of helpful touches like little labels on the the switches to tell you what they control. There was no free cupboard to store food in the kitchen, but we moved a trolley out of one of the bedrooms for the duration of our stay and it was perfect for cereals, fruit etc. There is a Tesco Express 5 minutes walk away and a Waitrose a short drive away. The chalet is perfectly situated for a peaceful seaside holiday. There are lovely local walks both by the coast and in the countryside. You can walk to the beach in about 6 mins from the chalet if you want to go down steep steps. If you take a slightly longer walk (10-15 mins) through the village you reach the main beaches, which are beautiful and not crowded. There are some stones but large areas of soft sand too. There is a lovely fish and chip shop in the village that even offers gluten free and is to be highly recommended. There are also lots of places to visit nearby too. We booked this in a hurry as soon as lockdown restrictions allowed and weren't really sure what to expect, but had a wonderful holiday and would definitely go back. Thank you for such a lovely, well maintained holiday home. A lot of thought and care has gone into looking after this chalet to a very high standard. ”

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• Jo K - Verified booking

  “Booked very last minute, primary requirements were close to the beach and easy access shower. Chalet is on a site which is excellently maintained, chalet itself was well maintained, clean and provided everything needed (including windbreak for the beach, umbrella for sitting in the sun) Dark skies at night (just what I love) and incredibly quiet - slept through the night, I didn&#39;t even hear the torrential rain on the Thursday night. There are no services on site, but the site is a 10 minute walk to the village centre, where there is a butcher, baker and grocers, pharmacy and other local services. There is a Tesco Express one minute walk away, next to the petrol station. Although the beach is 700 m walk away, to reach the beach you need to negotiate the steep stairs down the side of the cliff. I would recommend walking the 10 minutes into the village centre for easier access, however it&#39;s worth the climb down and you can walk along the beach towards the village centre and come back that way. I also walked towards Trimmingham, and went on the beach there. There didn&#39;t seem to be too much in the way of evening dining, during the day, plenty of choise for fish n chips, etc otherwise a couple of hotels really was all I could find - but I didn&#39;t look that hard. We drank at The Star Inn one early evening, but didn&#39;t eat there. We did have one takeaway, I would recommend the New Sage chinese takeaway. For walking, the lanes were fairly quiet, and the pavements around the village well maintained. There were plenty of short cuts, if you want to explore the village.<br /> Overall, a thoroughly relaxing stay and the weather was wonderful”

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• Ms Knight - Verified booking

  Julie was an amazing host, meeting us on arrival to explain where everything was and we loved the flap Jack's she'd left to welcome us. The hut comes complete with everything you could need for the weekend. The bed is very comfortable,the shower has good water pressure and you are well stocked for toiletries! The guide book had all the info you could ask for and more and the laminated walking guides to explore the local area were a brilliant idea. As we'd called ahead the hot tub was ready on our arrival and what a treat it was! We topped the fire up later in the evening and the water was still warm enough for a quick morning dip the next day! There is more than enough wood for both the hot tub and the fire, both of which we enjoyed. The location is secluded and while you are in Julie's garden, we didn't see her after we'd been greeted, meaning we had a peaceful private weekend to relax and unwind. Thoroughly recommend!

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