Bell House Stables - UK41789
ID: S1313106
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Bell House Stables offers a peaceful rural retreat with comfortable beds, quality kitchen fittings, and a well-equipped interior. Guests appreciate the spacious layout, attractive decor, and convenient access to local attractions. While many found the property warm and inviting, some noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, such as cobwebs and bin management. The outdoor space and thoughtful touches like welcome gifts were well received, though not guaranteed. Overall, the property provides a pleasant stay with a few areas for improvement.
Cleanliness received mixed feedback. Several guests reported issues such as cobwebs, dust, unclean bathrooms, and insufficient cleaning between stays. However, some found the property super clean or easily remedied minor issues themselves. The inconsistency in cleaning standards was a recurring theme.
The location was praised for its rural tranquillity and proximity to the coast, the Broads, and Norwich. Guests enjoyed the peaceful setting and found it convenient for exploring the area, though parking could be tight at times.
Guests found the property warm, comfortable, and well-furnished, with particular praise for the beds and linen. Some noted the living space could be small for larger groups, and high temperatures in summer were a challenge due to limited window ventilation.
Facilities were generally good, with quality kitchen appliances, a large fridge freezer, and a pleasant patio. However, guests mentioned issues such as poor Wi-Fi, complicated heating, lack of towel rails, and bin management. Some maintenance concerns were also raised.
Some guests appreciated thoughtful touches like wine and chocolates on arrival, but these are not guaranteed. Communication from the owners was mixed, with some guests feeling well looked after and others experiencing a lack of response.
About this property
Bell House Escapes have two beautiful properties at the heart of North Norfolk Countryside.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview Smart TV
Ensuite: Spa Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Oil underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Sitting pretty in the outskirts of the small North Norfolk village of Swanton Novers, Bell House and the Stables at Bell House have everything you need for the perfect getaway whether you are seeking something large and impressive or something small and perfectly formed. Formerly an inn, imposing Bell House would be best described as a manor house property and accommodates up to twelve guests in six bedrooms and boasts an impressive three bathrooms, one of which has a spa bath. This makes this a great escape for couples travelling together, two or three families wanting to relax with company or indeed three generations planning an escape to remember. There is much to love about this house, not least of all the Jacuzzi in the private garden, which is the largest one available and offers somewhere special to relax. With a small snug, which has the TV in it and a large living room, with quirky bespoke made metal elephant heads on the wall, this impressive property also has a formal dining room, which is perfect to gather around and raise a toast to old memories while making new ones. The outside is just as special with two and a half acres of private land featuring a small orchard, a wild flower garden, croquet, boules and other outside games. This has been the owner’s own much-loved family home and it shows. It is lived-in luxury, which means that everything is set up for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Set within the grounds but still enjoying a degree of privacy, The Stables at Bell House is a brand new renovation, created by the owners and, like Bell House it offers feature beds. Sleeping four, both the bedrooms are en-suite and one even has a spa bath. It also offers open-plan living and outside you will find an Indian sandstone patio. In fact, you can be sure that no expense has been spared to make this the perfect escape for two couples of a small family. You will be tempted to stay onsite, socialise or relax and unwind but should you venture out you will find yourself within easy reach of the stunning Norfolk Coastline, the famous Norfolk Broads and the fine city of Norwich and so much history and wildlife too. So, a perfect location and great properties. Good choice. Now enjoy!
The Stables at Bell House (UK41789) and Bell House (UK41790) can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.
Free WiFi
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
There is open water in the property grounds.
This property has a securtiy deposit of £300, payable via bacs 1 week prior to arrival, directly to the owner.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
The bedrooms were reasonably sized and comfortable but weren't as spotless as you would expect e.g. dust behind furniture and cobwebs freely visible. Living space was fine for two but would have been too small for 4 people e.g. just a 2-seater sofa and dining chairs. Also, thought there should have been more crockery as we had a total of 6 of everything which wouldn't go far with 4 people.
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Steven Mackay
No towel rails, not windows in bathrooms or radiators or working extractor fans. No draining board in kitchen. Poor lighting. Over complicated difficult 3 area underfloor heating. Cobwebs. Shower floor that never dries out through the week, musty smell. Dishwasher not next to the sink. TV way to large for the room and too high on wall. Rubbish WiFi, especially when the main house occupants are at home (is Wifi shared?) not good when they are streaming.
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Peter Phillips
Bell house stables is a modern conversion. It is very comfortable, very accessible especially for anyone with limited mobility. A jacuzzi bath in the main bedroom and a shower in the other bathroom caters for everyone.