Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Dereham, Norfolk

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham14 min drive
Norfolk Coast14 min drive
Pensthorpe Natural Park15 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Bears Cottage in Fring offers a unique, off-grid escape from the everyday with total tranquillity. Set amongst 200 acres of private woodland down a one mile driveway, this special location is the perfect setting for the whole family. Enjoy exploring the surrounding woodland and the complete privacy of this rare location.

This luxury detached self-catering cottage offers pure escapism, yet is just a short drive to the beautiful Norfolk coast and many pretty villages and towns.

The established woodland which surrounds Bear's Cottage contains many famous specimen trees, planted in the 1850's and the woods harbour an abundance of flora and fauna, with over ten miles of private paths and tracks to cycle, ride in or explore, allowing you to completely get back to nature.

Restored in 2016, the cottage has lost none of its individuality and charm and the old stables have been converted into what is now a large kitchen and open-plan living space. The house now offers all the modern conveniences and luxuries you could wish for, with a large kitchen, dining, living area with vaulted ceiling and beams, wooden floorboards and bi-fold doors opening up onto the lawned garden and woodland beyond. At the front of the house there is a cosy snug with wood burning stove, where you can relax on an evening, plus a practical downstairs shower room and a separate utility room. Downstairs you'll also find a twin bedroom and en-suite bathroom, perfect if some members of your party want a little more privacy.

There's a twin bedroom downstairs with en-suite bathroom. Upstairs you'll find three further bedrooms, two of which have king-size beds and wash basins and a children's twin bedroom plus a spacious family bathroom with feature freestanding claw-footed bath.

Outside there's also a separate games room barn with table tennis. Bring your bikes, bring your dogs, bring your binoculars and come with a deep desire to discover more about nature and a strong willingness to let go, unwind and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation.

Additional Information
Up to three well behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge).
There is wifi here, but limited mobile phone signal.

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Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dereham

This cottage is located in Dereham. Nelson Museum and Tolhouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whin Hill Cider and Top Dog Paintball Ltd. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural Surroundings and Hampton's Home and Garden. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

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Dereham, Norfolk

What's nearby

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 14 min drive
Norfolk Coast - 14 min drive
Pensthorpe Natural Park - 15 min drive
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 22 min drive
Sheringham Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 21 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

The Queens Head - 11 min drive
The Blue Boar Inn - 10 min drive
Kings Head Hotel - 15 min drive
The Bell - 14 min drive
The Ordnance Arms - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk located?

Set in Dereham, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pensthorpe Natural Park, Natural Surroundings and Holkham National Nature Reserve. Heydon Park and Nelson Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

22 Mar 2022

The most magical place!

A true hideaway that didn’t disappoint! From the booking process to the accommodation to the surroundings we cannot fault this. Stunning, absolutely stunning! Already booked for next year!

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10/10 Excellent

25 Jan 2022

Amazing

A lovely place to stay and unwind in the middle of a 200 acre forest, No crowds of people just birds and nature around us it was heavenly. Just one thing spoilt the peaceful setting were very loud bangs from gunshots going off daily that ruined the tranquility of peace and quiet. Kindest Regards Tom Watson.

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6/10 Okay

8 Aug 2018

Peace and quiet, but totally no frills

Enchanting setting -we loved venturing through the woodland to find such an unusual property and the peace and solitude was just what we were looking for. Sadly, being absolutely surrounded by acres of tall trees meant very little/no breeze so interior, especially bedrooms, were very musty and soft furnishings smelled damp. Standards of cleanliness were not what we had hoped for the price; housekeeping had not provided sufficient towels for every guest, and those they brought next day were laundered poorly. Also, someone else's (used) underwear was found in one of the dressing tables! The dogs' welcome basket was a lovely touch, but sadly the towels left for the dogs had not been laundered, so we used our own. In the end, the wasps, gnats, flies and ticks won and we left for home early. It was an adventure though, so we're glad we tried it, if only to rule out a return visit. Would recommend to more hardy individuals who were looking for a step away from camping/yurt holidays. Take lots of insect repellent, and maybe your own towels.