Ferry Farm House

4.5★

Very good

7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

16 Customer Review(s)

Amy
September 2023

“Lovely home for the week with the added bonus of having a pool (and the RAF fly-bys too!”

). Welcome pack was very much appreciated. One thing we didn’t know was included was a washing machine (not in the listing or images that we saw, so we sourced a laundrette locally in Downham Market just in case, thankfully not required though). Great communication when we had issues with the jets not working in the pool and it was easily fixed. All in all 100% recommended, thank you.

). Welcome pack was very much appreciated. One thing we didn’t know was included was a washing machine (not in the listing or images that we saw, so we sourced a laundrette locally in Downham Market just in case, thankfully not required though). Great communication when we had issues with the jets not working in the pool and it was easily fixed. All in all 100% recommended, thank you.

- Amy, September 2023
John August 2023

“House was great, very spacious, all rooms large.”

The indoor pool is excellent. Surprisingly large (better than a hot tub!). Clean and warm, jets were fun. The highlight of the stay. Place is rather remote, which will be fine for some, but quite a journey to do anything else.

- John, August 2023

Dear John, thank you for your stay! It was a privilege having you, hope you’ll visit Norfolk again soon. Kind regards, Tamara Property Owner
Martyn July 2023

“The farm house is a lovely saturated, a short scenic drive to the local town, ...”

The farm house is a lovely saturated, a short scenic drive to the local town, the property is amazing with the swimming pool keeping the grandkids occupied night and day, the bedrooms are well set beds fine, spaces, and clean trough out the property, Tamara was always at the end of the phone, only downside was no TV's in bedrooms, but would highly recommend if like us used as a bolt hole for trips to Norfolk

- Martyn, July 2023

Dear Martyn, it was very kind of you to write the review - thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed the swimming pool and the local area with it’s many delights! Warm regards, Tamara Property Owner
Susan July 2023

“The house was lovely.”

Very spacious both inside and out. The beds were comfortable and the bedrooms large and decorated lovely. It has everything you need and want for the perfect family stay . The communication with the host when checking in and out was great, making both experiences simple. The pool is wonderful and perfect for a family. The garden is safe and secure for children and dogs and has lovely fruit trees growing in it. When we were there the cherry tree was full of fruit, which the children ( and adults ) were able to pick and eat. It was a great family weekend and I would definitely recommend the house for a relaxing, comfortable time away . There was nothing that the house did not have. Thank you for a great stay.

- Susan, July 2023

Dear Susan, I am delighted that you enjoyed Ferry Farm House! Wishing you and your family all the very best, Tamara Property Owner
Maureen June 2023

“I only live 50 minutes from Ferry Fsrm House but wanted a peaceful location, comfort and my own swimming pool.”

What a great week we had- me and my little dog! Cassie loved the safe wrap around garden as well as the dog park in Littleport. I loved everything about the large and very spacious house. The pool was perfect and scruoulously clean- as was the whole house. Having a great shower right by the pool was brilliant. I had a choice of 4 bedrooms- all dressed with quality linen and lovely towels. I am a light sleeper but slept well here. THE KITCHEN WOW! Every single thing you could ever need. A bread making machine, baking tins, equipment galore. Lots of crockery/ cutlery and every table item possible as well as glassware. WELCOME PACK I have stayed in many, many self catering properties and Tamara's hamper+ ' fridge contents outshone them all.Bubbly, butter, milk, juice, sparkling juice, bananas, jam, roasted peppers, bread ALL of the highest quality. BOOKS/GAMES A HUGE collection. Very impressive library. I can unreservedly recommend 'Ferry Farm House'. Thank you Tamara. Maureen and Cassie

- Maureen, June 2023

Dear Maureen, thank you so much for a great review, it was an absolute pleasure to host you. The photos you took during your stay were amazing - thank you for sharing your artistic gift! Cute Cassie is always welcome to come and stay in Ferry Farm House! Property Owner
Mary June 2023

“We had a fantastic time in ferry farm cottage.”

I would make one recommendation, and that is to be very careful driving on ten mile bank as there are big pot holes in the road. We unfortunately went down one and had to replace one of our tyres. So extra caution is needed.

- Mary, June 2023

Dear Mary, it’s great to hear that you’ve enjoyed your stay. Sorry about your tyre, would you believe it that this road was fixed just a couple of years ago! Warm regards, Tamara Property Owner
Angela May 2023

“Lovely owner , very friendly and helpful.”

A great welcome pack . Very quiet peaceful area .We have already booked to return.

- Angela, May 2023

Dear Angela, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are really looking forward to hosting you again. Kind regards, Tamara Property Owner
Gregory April 2023

“Having done many cottage holidays, this was by far the worst.”

The pool was like a hot tub. The poolside isn’t wide enough so is a H & S risk. The heating was low with very little wood for the fire. I had to contact the landlady who said she put the heating up and for us to make use of the oil filled radiators. We were freezing throughout. Toyed with the idea of leaving and returning home. Would have but for the 4 hour drive. It is our first Sykes Holiday and things didn’t pan out. I will be writing to the Sykes Office requesting a refund or credit note (which may give an opportunity to redeem). Surely these cottages are vetted.

- Gregory, April 2023
Sheila March 2023

“Brilliant place for families.”

Really well equipped kitchen with good quality appliances and utensils. The pool is great no matter what the weather. The property is not too far away from shops and visitor attractions. We would love to return again.

- Sheila, March 2023

Dear Sheila, you were delightful guests! Thank you for finding time to write a review and hope to welcome you and your loved ones again in the future. Warm regards, Tamara Property Owner
Karen October 2022

“Lovely property with spacious rooms.”

The pool is definitely a bonus and used every day. Plenty of puzzles and games for rainy days. Kitchen was well equipped with everything needed.

- Karen, October 2022

Thank you for your lovely review Karen. Best wishes, Tamara Property Owner
David October 2022

“1 Back door approach from parking area need gravelling ,back door step needs safety improvement.”

step not finished. 2. Wood burner wrongly sited for use due to dining table . 3. Pool excellent but some cosmetic repairs needed. 4. toilet brushes in both toilets need replacing. 5.All light fittings above head height require cleaning. 6. Cooker rings loosing efficiency. half the oven does not work. 7. 2nd television would be beneficial in dining kitchen area. 8. Spacious property needs some TLC. 9. High quality mattresses but very soft.

- David, October 2022

Thank you for the detailed feedback. We have addressed your feedback as needed, however as you advised us that during your stay everything was in good order, we were unable to offer any assistance. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review. Property Owner
Ben June 2022

“We had a wonderful stay and thoroughly enjoyed exploring t he beautiful countryside.”

Eley was beautiful and we used some of the recommendations on the arrival sheet. We felt extremely welcomed and would highly recommend.

- Ben, June 2022

Thank you for your feedback Ben, you are always welcome at Ferry Farm House! Property Owner
Alison June 2022

“The property was fantastic ideal for family and dogs.”

Couldn’t ask for anything more. The only downside was my experience with the customer service team at Sykes. Not at all helpful after realising within max 3hrs I had booked the wrong week they refused to contact the client to see about amending to just the weekend.

- Alison, June 2022

Thank you Alison, it’s so good to know that you’ve enjoyed time spent at Ferry Farm House! Property Owner
Lisa May 2022

“We have all had a fantastic week at ferry farm house, the pool was great and definitely made our stay!”

Tamara was great when a software problem occurred with the heating in the pool and from a few phone calls she thankfully sorted it out nice and quickly. The welcome groceries were also a lovely touch!

- Lisa, May 2022

Dear Lisa, thank you for the review - it’s great to hear that you’ve had a fantastic week at Ferry Farm House. As for sorting out the hiccup in the system - I’ve just been doing my job :) Thank you again, Tamara Property Owner
John April 2022

“We had a great week off at Ferry Farm House.”

The kids loved the indoor pool which is a major selling point. The kitchen and equipment provided was all better than expected - there was literally everything you could need and more! Kids also found choice of games has been amazing and my eldest daughter read 6 books from the library. Communication was excellent - Tamara dropped a message before arrival and when we needed to locate something she came back within minutes. The only items that may have been useful are access to hoover and a fireproof glove for the fire place which I know were on Tamara’s list to have for future guests! Location is remote, but you can be at the coast in 20-40 minutes and we also enjoyed a day in Cambridge

- John, April 2022

Dear John, thank you very much for finding time to leave your review. We are so pleased to hear that you’ve enjoyed your stay in Ferry Farm House and hope you’ll be back to beautiful Norfolk soon. Property Owner
Kristi March 2022

“The property is spacious and the garden was just perfect for our dog to run around.”

We didn’t use the pool a great deal but it’s a nice feature and I’m sure guests with children would love it

- Kristi, March 2022

Dear Kristi, Thank you very much for your feedback - it’s greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Tamara Property Owner

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x single
Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Sitting room
Pool room
Airsource central heating with woodburning stove
Gas range oven and hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
TV with DVD player, WiFi and a selection of books
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Stairgate available
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed front, side and rear lawned garden
Heated indoor swimming pool with 5mph jets, set at 31 degrees
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 4.3 miles, pub 4 miles. Note:The property isn't suitable for people that have mobility issues due to steep stairs and a swimming pool at the property.

The property

This wonderful, detached holiday home, Church Farm, is set in Ten Mile Bank on the grounds of a working farm, just a short distance from the River Great Ouse's rushing waters, a truly ideal location for any group celebration in Norfolk thanks to its rural setting and charming yet cosy décor. Follow the winding country roads to this lovely four-bedroom home, then park in one of the designated off-road parking spaces before entering to start the festivities. As you step into the hallway, take off your jackets and shoes before relaxing for a peaceful moment in front of the television in the inviting sitting room, whilst a comfortable armchair provides a great area to disappear into the pages of a good book. Move through the home to the open-plan kitchen/diner when tummies start growling, which is kitted-out with a beautiful assortment of utilities likely to excite any aspiring chef, including a dishwasher so there is no time lost doing the washing up. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at the breakfast bar or gather with your loved ones in the living/dining area to share a delicious supper and talk about the day's events. When sleep calls, head upstairs to the first floor where you'll find four exquisitely-furnished bedrooms, including two king-size rooms, a double room, and a single room, all of which have plenty of storage space so you can settle in and unpack your belongings. There is a family bathroom in the house, where visitors can enjoy a relaxing dip in the roll-top bath, as well as a refreshing shower room on the ground floor. Swim against the jets in the pool in the morning to get yourself ready for the day ahead, before meeting up with friends in the walled garden for a steaming cup of coffee. Watch the West Norfolk Rowing Club glide along the scenic waterways as you take a morning stroll along the banks of the River Great Ouse, with the Welney Wetland Centre sure to draw birdwatchers and wildlife aficionados alike. A supermarket, a wide range of restaurants, a fascinating local history museum, and other local facilities can all be found in the centre of Downham Market. For those wishing to visit the capital, Littleport also has a train station with direct services to London departing regularly. Both King's Lynn and Cambridge are conveniently located a short drive away, with each city home to a superb selection of museums, as well as the Cambridge University Botanic Garden and Shakespeare's Barn Guildhall King's Lynn performing arts theatre. An trip through Thetford Forest Park, with a vast network of scenic trails winding through the towering trees of the largest pine forest in Britain, will please anyone wishing to enjoy the rural joys East Anglia has in spades. Bring your loved ones to Church Farm for an unforgettable retreat to Norfolk.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

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About the location

LITTLEPORT

Welney 6 miles; Ely 7 miles.

Littleport is the largest village in East Cambridgeshire and is set on the banks of the River Ouse, approximately 6 miles north of Ely and 6 miles south-east of Welney. The historic village of Littleport has a range of amenities including pubs, shops and a leisure centre. The area surrounding Littleport is low lying and is home to the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve in the Ouse Washes, the winter home of thousands of swans and ducks from northern Europe and the Arctic. Also close by is the RSPB reserve at Ouse Washes which has walks across the wet grasslands, and the historic city of Ely with its museums and Oliver Cromwell's house is just a short drive away. The village of Littleport is a wonderful base for a holiday exploring Cambridgeshire.

The property isn't suitable for people that have mobility issues due to steep stairs and a swimming pool at the property.

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Ten Mile Bank near Littleport, Norfolk (Ref. 1098241)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely home for the week with the added bonus of having a pool (and the RAF fly-bys too!”

“House was great, very spacious, all rooms large.”

“The farm house is a lovely saturated, a short scenic drive to the local town, ...”

“The house was lovely.”

“I only live 50 minutes from Ferry Fsrm House but wanted a peaceful location, comfort and my own swimming pool.”

“We had a fantastic time in ferry farm cottage.”

“Lovely owner , very friendly and helpful.”

“Having done many cottage holidays, this was by far the worst.”

“Brilliant place for families.”

“Lovely property with spacious rooms.”

“1 Back door approach from parking area need gravelling ,back door step needs safety improvement.”

“We had a wonderful stay and thoroughly enjoyed exploring t he beautiful countryside.”

“The property was fantastic ideal for family and dogs.”

“We have all had a fantastic week at ferry farm house, the pool was great and definitely made our stay!”

“We had a great week off at Ferry Farm House.”

“The property is spacious and the garden was just perfect for our dog to run around.”

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About the location

LITTLEPORT