The Oaks

8 Oaks Drive, Swaffham, PE37 7ER, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>60</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
60 reviews

Beautiful house..welcoming friendly owners..excellent breakfast.. freshly squeezed orange juice, homemade bread and quality full English ingredients.

Phillip United Kingdom
a bedroom with a large bed with a white comforter at The Oaks in Swaffham
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a patio table with chairs and a bird cage at The Oaks in Swaffham
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The Oaks

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Offering a garden, The Oaks provides accommodations in Swaffham. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, daily room service, and free Wifi. Houghton Hall is 16 miles away and Blickling Hall is 31 miles from the bed and breakfast. Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast. The accommodation is non-smoking. Castle Acre Castle is 4.6 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Weeting Castle is 15 miles away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 29 miles from The Oaks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
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  • Phillip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful house..welcoming friendly owners..excellent breakfast.. freshly squeezed orange juice, homemade bread and quality full English ingredients.”
  • Geoffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect host very welcoming and a brilliant breakfast”
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Marcia & John were great hosts, they couldn't do enough for us throught our stay. The location was perfect for our weekend over New Year allowing us to visit family. Facilities at The Oaks were excellent and very spacious, the bed was very...”

Hosted by John & Marcia

9.9
9.9
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John & Marcia
The Oaks is a B&B in the pretty market town of Swaffham. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, in a tranquil, half-acre garden, it's the former infirmary of the old Swaffham Workhouse. Now a comfortable family home, it caters for just one couple at any one time, and offers a bespoke service to ensure privacy and security for you. The guest suite has a double bedroom with king-size bed, and a private bathroom directly opposite, with a large roll top bath, and a double shower. There are tea and coffee making facilities in the bedroom. Guests have the sole use of a large sitting and dining room with views over the garden. In warm weather guests may choose to have breakfast in the garden, or spend a day sitting out there with a good book. The TV has a dvd player, complete with a wide selection of dvds. If you’re too tired to venture out in the evening, you can stay in with a take away, put your feet up and watch a film. We will heat or cook any prepared meals if you wish to bring them in the evening . There's free unlimited wifi. The Oaks almost completely green. An air source heat pump, solar panels and battery storage, mean the house is carbon neutral.
John is a keen sailor who owned a boatyard in Cornwall for many years. His interests also include classic cars, and learning about plants suitable for the conservatory. Marcia was a journalist before becoming a full-time novelist. Her interests include skiing, gardening, cooking, and the Old West. Beretta and Fabbri, the family’s black and white Springer Spaniels, will also make you welcome. Their interests include eating, chasing balls, long countryside walks, sleeping, and more eating.
The Oaks is ideally suited for exploring the North Norfolk coast, west Norfolk, and The Fens. The glorious Holkham Beach, and Holkham Hall are just over half an hour’s drive, while the National Trust property Oxburgh Hall is only six miles away. Other nearby attractions include Sandringham, Hunstanton, Ely Cathedral, Norwich, Thetford Forest, numerous beaches, and Fakenham racecourse. Norfolk is also home to more than 650 churches – the greatest concentration of medieval churches in the world – and many of them are within easy reach of The Oaks. The university city of Cambridge is less than hour away.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of The Oaks
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash The Oaks accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Oaks

    • The Oaks is 3,100 feet from the center of Swaffham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Oaks offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at The Oaks include:

        • Double

      • Check-in at The Oaks is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

      • The prices at The Oaks may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.