Guests say
Stable Cottage 3 in Dereham offers a pleasant stay with a refurbished shower, comfortable beds, and a warm conservatory. The working beef farm setting provides a unique experience, and the location serves as a great base for exploring the north coast. The swimming pool and play area are highlights for families, though some areas could benefit from maintenance and a refresh.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with some guests finding the cottage spotless and others noting issues with bathroom cleanliness and kitchenware. The presence of dead flies and a marked sofa suggests room for improvement.
The location is generally appreciated as a good base for visiting nearby attractions, though the lack of village shop facilities is noted. The proximity to the north coast is a plus.
Guests have praised the comfortable beds and the warmth of the lounge and conservatory. However, some areas were reported to be chilly due to radiator issues, indicating that comfort levels may vary within the property.
Facilities like the swimming pool and play area are well-received, but there are comments about the need for maintenance, such as chipped paint and conservatory doors needing attention. The shower's functionality also received criticism.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
This ground floor accommodation is ideal for up to four guests and there is fishing on-site as well as a play area.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, French Doors To Dining Room
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Biomass central heating included. Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Laundry room (shared with other properties on-site). Grounds with sitting-out area, garden furniture and children’s play area (shared with other properties on-site). Indoor swimming pool (shared with other properties on site). Fishing on-site. No smoking. Private parking for 2 cars. Please note: There are unfenced lakes and unfenced ponds in the grounds, 100 yards away.. All properties: Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Laundry room (shared with other properties on-site). Grounds with sitting-out area, garden furniture and children’s play area (shared with other properties on-site). Indoor swimming pool (shared with other properties on site). Fishing on-site. No smoking. Please note: There are unfenced lakes and unfenced ponds in the grounds, 100 yards away.. Families return year after year to Moor Farm Stable Cottages and it is so easy to see why. Boasting lovely on-site fishing lakes and a children’s play area, Moor Farm Stable Cottages offers something for everyone. Located on their working beef farm, the owners have worked hard to make sure these terraced barns have a traditional farmhouse feel, which is in keeping with the site, and all are well equipped to provide a great base for your holiday.
Those seeking ground floor accommodation will enjoy the Stable Cottages (refs UKC3741, UKC3742, UKC3743, UKC3744, UKC3745 and UKC3746). Stable Cottage 8 (ref UKC3747) is also arranged on one floor but there is a flight of stairs to take you up to it. Littlewoods Barn (ref UKC3737) and Baileys Barn (ref UKC3738) are also both single storey and enjoy a quiet position that is just a five-minute walk from the farm and all its great facilities. The Old Workshop (ref UKC3740) is on-site and offers light and airy accommodation for up to eight guests, and Dairy Cottage (ref UKC3735) and Pond Cottage (ref UKC3736) both boast a range ideal for cooking delicious meals. Dating back over 300 years, Moor Farm Cottage (ref UKC3734) has a lovely open fire to relax around, and Church Farm Barn (ref UKC3739) offers a cosy wood burner.
Keen fisherman will enjoy the on-site lakes and ponds, and fishing is included in your stay so there are no supplements to pay; also included is access to the children’s play area so you really won’t have to venture too far to have a great holiday. If you can tear yourself away, you will find yourself in Wells-next-the-Sea in just under half an hour. Here there is a lovely mix of artisan and traditional seaside shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs and amusements. There is also a narrow gauge railway that takes you to the gorgeous wide, sandy beach and a much photographed quay. Equidistant is the bustling coastal market town of Sheringham, with Sheringham Park, North Norfolk Railway and two museums. Head along the coast and visit Cromer with its famous Edwardian seafront and pier. Travel east or west along this stunning coastline and you will find a chain of pretty seaside towns and villages offering marshes, beaches and quays. Make time for a trip to the medieval city of Norwich, with its splendid Norman castle, museums and guided ghost walks. Go shopping in the Norwich Lanes, alleyways of colourful independent shops, and then enjoy a meal, perhaps before taking in a show at one of the theatres. Norwich is just a 30-minute drive but there are also very good park and ride links. Beach 20½ miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 74 guests.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (5)
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Steven Parkin
Nice little cottage
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Richard
The facilities within Moor Farm Stable Cottages have been really good and the kids loved playing in the play area (especially the trampoline and the football goal), the swimming pool is a great facility, although a few hooks in the shower would be beneficial. We stayed in cottage 3 which was nice and clean and was bigger than I thought on the photos when booking. Overall the accommodation could do with some money spending on it as things are becoming a little tired, especially the carpets. You have to remember that this is a working Beef farm and the conservatory gives a closeup view of this.Location wise it was a great base to get to the north coast amenities and beaches, we visited Pensthorpe Park which was a full and great day out for the wildlife lovers and the kids play grounds.
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Confirmed Guest
We stayed in stable three, which seemed clean upon arrival but upon looking at the bathroom, it appears that toilet cleaner had been put over the top of poop stains on the toilet, plus the underside of the toilet seat was dirty. All the dishes and cutlery were not very clean and most needed washing before using, not ideal on holiday. The shower seems new, but it doesn't turn off properly, so you have to turn it on and off several times to stop it dripping. The other rooms are fine, but just lack warmth and attention to detail and the place just needs a bit of a face lift - chipped paint, conservatory doors coming off the hinges, dead flies in conservatory dotted about and the clock didn't work, but it appears someone knew this as there was a shoe mark on the sofa when we got there! The location is good, albeit no shop facilities in the village. We were awoken on our last morning at 6am by the neighbouring stable's shower / boiler making a loud pulsing banging noise over and over again for about 45 minutes. It's an okay base if you're not spending much time there, but I think there are nicer places for the price.