Featuring a tennis court, Wagtail features accommodations in Fakenham. The property is around 21 miles from Blickling Hall, 10 miles from Holkham Hall, and 13 miles from Blakeney Point. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Houghton Hall is 9.4 miles away. The vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. A TV is available. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property, and guests can go cycling nearby. Castle Acre Castle is 14 miles from the vacation home, while Sandringham House Museum & Grounds is 15 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 26 miles from Wagtail.

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Managed by Lynne Johnson

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Company info

Our holiday cottages at Cranmer are situated on our farm in a countryside location close to the north Norfolk coast. We are just 10 miles away from the wonderful sandy beaches at Holkham Bay & Wells-next-the-sea. Each of our four-star cottages are well-equipped and designed with families in mind. Our site boasts a luxury indoor heated pool, 2 all-weather tennis courts, games room with toddler play space and plenty of safe outdoor space where children can run off energy and make friends at the Wendy house or the miniature shepherds hut. The cottages are a group single story converted barns inn the grounds of our home they offer large bright open plan living spaces with original beamed ceilings and comfortably furnished with a nod to Scandi style. Several properties have additional wood burning stoves for cosy winter weekends with a little Hygge thrown in. Most properties have a private fenced garden area with a barbecue and garden furniture overlooking the extended grassy recreation space where guest can meet and children can play until dusk. Our place has a peaceful laid-back vibe, free WiFi and fibre broadband mean that if you have to combine business with pleasure you can still work from home. My husband John and I own the holiday cottages. We are keen sailors and have been welcoming guests to Cranmer for over 20 years. There is not much we don’t know about the area, and we are always happy to pass on our insider knowledge. We are around most of the time. If you need to contact us during your stay. North Norfolk is a great destination for all ages and at all times of the year. Norfolk is renowned for its 45 miles of spectacular coastline, fantastic wildlife, miles of glorious beach, seaside communities beautiful open countryside and picturesque market towns and villages. You will be spoilt for choice for things to see and do in the local area. The city of Norwich is just 29 miles from Cranmer and less than an hour away, there you will find an...

Property info

Wagtail offers a stylish single story family friendly bolthole, close to South Creake & the North Norfolk coast. The barn has a bright open living space with a woodburner for cosy winter weekends. Perfect for guests of all ages, the cottage has glazed doors leading to a private patio and direct access to extensive fenced gardens where children can run and play. On site there’s also an indoor pool, games room and tennis courts to keep everyone amused.

Neighborhood info

Wagtail cottage is part of a cluster of converted barns located in a tiny hamlet close to South Creake on the main coast road to Burnham Market. The rural location is adjacent to a Roman Road, and is surrounded by privately owned arable farmland teeming with birds and wildlife. The property is within easy reach of the golden sands and shady pinewoods of Holkham Bay, often described as one of the best beaches in Britain, and probably the finest stretch of beach on the Norfolk coast. Close by you'll find bustling Wells-next-the-Sea, with its individual shops and traditional fish and chips. Burnham Market with its smart boutiques, antique shops and restaurants is just 10 minutes away. For foodies there is the fabulous local farm shop in the medieval town of Little Walsingham. Our local town is Fakenham and is within 4 miles driving distance. Here you’ll find a cinema, an excellent fish & chip shop, Drifters and the usual banks, chemists, butchers and supermarkets; Tesco, Morrisons, Lidl & Aldi. Fakenham comes alive on Thursdays when locals congregate for the weekly auction and open-air market featuring fresh fruit stalls and a great selection of bric- a-brac. The local shell petrol station is within 3 miles and has a mini-Waitrose essentials & food shop. For keen cyclists and walkers our location is close to the Norfolk Coast Path and has easy access to the Norfolk Coast Cycleway and national Cycle Network Route 1 which passes just south of Fakenham.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Wagtail

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Bathtub
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
Outdoors
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Game room
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Wagtail takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 150 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Wagtail 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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Wagtail

  • Yes, Wagtail is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Cycling
    • Game room
    • Tennis court

  • Check-in at Wagtail is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Wagtail can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

  • Wagtail has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Wagtail is 2.8 miles from the center of Fakenham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.