Hollyhedge Cottage | Briston | East Anglia | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.6★

Very good

4 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

60 Customer Review(s)

Zoe
May 2023

“Wow what a fabulous stay at Hollyhedge cottage situated in the beautiful village of Briston.”

The cottage is beautifully decorated and in keeping with the age of the property. It has a lovely open fire, which we used every night and wood was provided when we arrived. Dont let the stairs put you off we didnt have a problem with them. Very clean and comfortable stay with everything you need. The garden was great for our dog, and lovely sitting out in the evenings with a glass of wine, very peaceful. A drive at the cottage to park the car was a bonus. Great butchers in the village with ...

The cottage is beautifully decorated and in keeping with the age of the property. It has a lovely open fire, which we used every night and wood was provided when we arrived. Dont let the stairs put you off we didnt have a problem with them. Very clean and comfortable stay with everything you need. The garden was great for our dog, and lovely sitting out in the evenings with a glass of wine, very peaceful. A drive at the cottage to park the car was a bonus. Great butchers in the village with local store and deli, also a co op store and a shop to buy fresh local fish. Briston is close to all the seaside resorts, our favourite being Burham Overy staithe where you can walk along the marshes to the sand dunes, which our dog loved. We would definitely recommend and return, the cottage made our holiday. Mark & Zoe

- Zoe, May 2023

Thankyou so much for your positive feedback ! Such kind words it means a lot to us both . Property Owner
Catherine December 2022

“Hollyhedge cottage was a delightful place to stay.”

Warm and clean! Perfect for our family Christmas pre -break. Cosy log fire and very comfortable living room enjoying a lovely meal and a bottle of wine. The surrounding countryside was great for long dog walks.

- Catherine, December 2022
Jean September 2022

“Hollyhedge cottage is very well equipped.”

It is cosy and comfortable with a log fire burning in the evening. The garden is private and great for our dog. Have stayed here twice and would definitely stay again.

- Jean, September 2022
David September 2022

“A lovely cottage, well equipped and in a good area to see the local sites e.”

G. Cromer, Wells, Sheringham etc. We would definitely reccomend to our friends.

- David, September 2022
Martin September 2022

“Lovely cosy, comfortable cottage with great garden to relax in.”

We liked the summer house as well.

- Martin, September 2022
John August 2022

“Lovely cottage, great facilities and good location.”

- John, August 2022
Marina August 2022

“We enjoyed our stay in this cottage.”

I found it to be well equipped and clean and a lovely character property. My favourite parts of the cottage were the garden and summer house, I enjoyed sitting out there having a drink with my book, we had such great weather. Walking distance from the properly there is a pavilion which has a big field, tennis court &playground. Perfect for walking dogs or taking kids to play cricket/footy. There was a goal with net setup to use. Take your own rackets and balls to use. Couple Of things to mention, if you are tall you will struggle in this property. My husband is over 6ft and couldn’t fit in the double bed so had to sleep downstairs and also kept hitting his head on the beams so it wasn’t great for him. the staircase from upstairs to down is very steep. I suggested buying some new cups as the ones in the house were all marked from hand washing. Our favourite beach was Wells by the Sea and we went kayaking over at Coltishall. We loved Norfolk it is such a pretty place. Thank you

- Marina, August 2022
Carole June 2022

“What a fabulous holiday we have had in this lovely cottage.”

The garden is a beautiful oasis and so peaceful. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and not one or two but three sizes of teapots….thank you very much. It’s such a gorgeous village and in really good reach of all the wonderful places in north Norfolk. Sue the owner has gone to such lengths to make it a comfortable and cosy place to stay and we thank her very much.

- Carole, June 2022

Thankyou so much for your kind feedback . We are so pleased you have had a great holiday . Property Owner
Jean June 2022

“Gorgeous cottage very well equipped.”

Lovely garden for sitting out and secure for our dog. The cottage felt very homely and comfortable. Would stay again

- Jean, June 2022

Thankyou for your kind feedback. That means so much to us Property Owner
Jamie March 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, full of character and atmosphere with a comfy sitting room, well stocked kitchen and lovely log fire in the evenings and were lucky enough to enjoy the well kept gardens in the sunny mornings.”

Briston is a quiet village full or birdsong and ideally placed midway just inside the north Norfolk coast, so we were able to explore at our ease. An ideal getaway for a couple and we wouldn't hesitate to book again.

- Jamie, March 2022
Robert October 2021

“We found the road outside the cottage very busy and noisy.”

- Robert, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear the road was problematic for you during your stay. This is very unusual as it's not a busy main road and usually associated sounds are limited to the usual countryside noises like tractors or low level traffic. Hopefully, it was a one off occurrence as we've not had it raised in any other feedback, but I'm sorry for any disruption caused. Property Owner
David September 2021

“The cottage was beautiful and very well-equipped.”

The village had everything you need even a shop selling fresh lobster and crab

- David, September 2021
Leona August 2021

“Very disappointed with the cleanliness of the cottage when we arrived.”

Hoover was full to the brim, crumbs still in the fridge, food still left in cupboards. Someones empty pop bottle and tissues under my bed. The kitchen is very dated and the kettle and toaster really need replacing, the toaster is just full of burnt crumbs and the cooker/hob isnt good either. The lounge is full of really dark old furniture, and ornaments everywhere, collecting dust, we put our own throws down on the sofa as we really didn't want to sit on it! I appreciate it's an old cottage but the kitchen and lounge really need looking at, and modernising. It didn't feel like a holiday let, it was like we were living in another person's house with all their items and remnants there still. The sofa was uncomfortable and sunken in. The bathroom had been redone and that was perfectly fine. There are newspapers in the lounge that are years old! Surely this isn't acceptable in a holiday let? It all seemed very strange and not welcoming at all! We left 2 days early and came home. Very disappointed.

- Leona, August 2021

I am sorry that we have had a complaint for the guests staying on the above date. Our property is a typical 300 year old Norfolk Cottage and we have always wanted to keep the interior to be in keeping with the culture of its period. With regards to the cleaning, my cleaning company have looked after our property for 3-4 years and we have never had a review like this. We have left a note in the property that if a guest has a problem with the cleanliness or other issues with the property to contact the owner of the cleaning company who would deal with any issues. Whilst staying the full week, there was no contact with the cleaning company. This type of review is extremely hurtful to us as we pride ourselves with having such an idilic property. We have not changed the toaster and the kettle, as we have only had them 12 months and they have been pat tested. Newspapers are left in a basket ready for the open fire we have in the property and I really don’t see why this was even mentioned? All our other reviews have been wonderful and feel that this particular comment is unjustified. Regards Sue lovell Property Owner
Katie July 2021

“Lovely cottage, wonderful area.”

Really enjoyed it. Thanks

- Katie, July 2021
Philip June 2021

“Lovely little cottage, comfortable enough for the 2 of us.”

It probably needs to come with a height warning for anyone over 5'11" as it has very low ceilings.

- Philip, June 2021
Richard May 2021

“The cottage is well situated and comfortable.”

The kitchen is well stocked with cooking implements. There is plenty of room for 5 people and as long as you don’t mind that the second, (twin) bedroom is only accessible through the first, (double) bedroom, then it’s a wonderful place to stay. My only criticism is that the holder for the shower is broken, (this seems to be a long term issue as it’s mentioned in a review from 2018), however we used some twine to tie it up and it was fine. I’d be more than happy to stay there again.

- Richard, May 2021
Francis May 2021

“The cottage is warm and cosy, clean very well appointed and with plenty of equipment in tge kitchen (except for no dishwasher, but this is no real problem).”

Plenty of hot water in the taps and the electric shower is fair to good. Fireplace works well and is lovely on cold evenings (keep the damper open to ensure good airflow). Lots of dvds and board games for those rainy days. As noted by others, the stairs are a slight challenge, not recommended for those with mobility problems. Be aware the second bedroom is reached through the main bedroom. Garden is well kept and safe. All in all highly recommended for a couple or with a young child. Location is great, village has shops and a pubs not far away, and easy distances to all coast towns/beaches.

- Francis, May 2021
Paul October 2020

“Loved the cottage, weather was not great but made uo for by a lovely place.”

Only fault is stairs are steep. Great for dogs with plenty of places to walk.

- Paul, October 2020
Janet August 2020

“Lovely cottage in a very friendly village.”

- Janet, August 2020
Jackie January 2020

“Cottage was comfortable, cosy and clean.”

The kitchen was well equipped and the open fire was lovely.

- Jackie, January 2020
Holly January 2020

“Cosy and welcome cottage.”

Fantastic stay, look forward to returning in the future

- Holly, January 2020
Frank November 2019

“I think More emphasis should be made of the extremely vertical and tight stairs.”

As there is no bathroom upstairs, going downstairs in the night is a precarious event. The floor in one upstairs bedroom is very slopey. Everything else about the cottage is excellent.

- Frank, November 2019
Bob October 2018

“Internet failed on the Thursday.”

So couldn't look up the weather for journey home. Accidently left my radio in the kitchen and my two dog bowls and a phone charging cable. Could I have them sent to my home please.

- Bob, October 2018
Pauline September 2018

“Very comfortable cottage - would have been happy to have stayed longer.”

Village has two excellent shops for supplies and is well placed for exploring North Norfolk coastline. We were spoilt with perfect weather in the first week of October.

- Pauline, September 2018
Mrs Haxell July 2018

“The cottage was in a delightful setting with beautiful gardens.”

The owners had thought of everything to make our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. It was a short stroll to the local pub where we were made very welcome. All in all we had a brilliant time.

- Mrs Haxell, July 2018
Rebecca March 2018

“We found the holiday cottage really relaxing and gave us a great opportunity for some much needed family time together.”

The only downside with the cottage was that the shower was very poor.. the shower head kept falling off, if this was replaced would make a huge all round difference!

- Rebecca, March 2018
Darren November 2017

“Overall enjoyed our stay, was only let down by a couple of little issues such as the shower only dispensing either really cold or really hot water.”

We would consider this cottage again in warmer weather but it is located very well for country parks, beaches for those who enjoy walks.

- Darren, November 2017
M November 2017

“Ideally situated for exploring coastline secure garden for dog will definitely be going back”

- M, November 2017
Diane October 2017

“Really well equipped cottage, had everything I needed to cook for and host a dinner for half a dozen old friends.”

Also perfect enclosed safe back garden, plus a dog friendly kitchen floor. Will certainly book again.

- Diane, October 2017
Marian October 2017

“Very warm and comfortable cottage - everything provided you could wish for - ...”

Very warm and comfortable cottage - everything provided you could wish for - village shops excellent and people very friendly - would recommend this very highly

- Marian, October 2017
Alison May 2017

“The property was very well equipped with everything you needed.”

Very clean and welcoming. Very dog friendly as garden was enclosed. It was a nice relaxing break.

- Alison, May 2017
Samantha November 2016

“Great cottage.”

Really well equipped. Within easy reach of Holt,Blakeney,wells & Cromer. Loved the open fire. Good selection of games,books and DVDs Lovely well kept garden We booked as a group of girlfriends so did not mind having to access the second room through the main bedroom but might be an issue for couples. We loved the fact that low season we could book Wednesday to Saturday and at £60 per person could not fault the value for money Would definitely stay again

- Samantha, November 2016
Lynne September 2016

“If you do not know the area and you are relying on a Sat Nav (SN) the SN takes you the lanes way, which can be very narrow.”

We know Norfolk relatively wel,l but still got lost a couple of times.

- Lynne, September 2016
Robert November 2015

“The cottage was in a central position for Thursford, Sherringham and Cromer.”

The garden was fully-enclosed if you have a dog and the wooden beams, the rope to pull you up the steep curved stairs and the large wood burner all added to the feel and comfort of the cottage.

- Robert, November 2015
Ernest April 2015

“The cottage was excellent and without doubt one of the best we have stayed in.”

We particularly liked the summerhouse but the accommodation, overall, was superb. Everything possible was provided and there is nothing, whatsoever, that we could complain about. The location is also first class for exploring the north Norfolk coast. Wells, Holkham (Hall and Bay), Blakeney, Holt, Sheringham and Cromer are all in easy reach.

- Ernest, April 2015
Amber January 2015

“Hollyhedge Cottage provided us with the perfect country escape.”

A beautifully maintained cottage with everything we needed and more. The kitchen was a pleasure to cook in and the open fire created a lovely relaxed atmosphere to spend time as a family. We will definitely be returning!

- Amber, January 2015
Abby December 2014

“A beautiful cottage in a lovely village.”

The open fire, oak beams and higgledy-piggledy layout are just great and what you expect to get from a little English cottage. Reminded me of the cottage from the film 'The Holiday'

- Abby, December 2014
Kimyka November 2014

“The cottage was quaint in a small quiet village.”

It had a lovely atmosphere which was what we were looking for.

- Kimyka, November 2014
Richard October 2014

“Really cosy cottage, with many traditional features.”

We had a really relaxing stay.

- Richard, October 2014
Susan October 2014

“The cottage is really home from home, a credit to the owners.”

The cottage is lovely, location is excellent and the butchers, bakers & convenience store provide all you need for a lovely stay. Highly recommend!

- Susan, October 2014
Pete October 2014

“Well located and well-equipped cosy cottage which is very dog-friendly.”

- Pete, October 2014
Derek September 2014

“A good central location for touring north Norfolk.”

A very good range of local facilities within the village itself. A truly enclosed/escape proof garden for our Border Terrier. A very cosy cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and our first visit to Norfolk.

- Derek, September 2014
Sara August 2014

“We loved the cottage.”

It was a home-from-home and we felt very comfortable there. It was also a little bit quirky, which suits us.The beaches we visited were fantastic.

- Sara, August 2014
Pauline May 2014

“The peace and quiet!”

Very pretty cottage and garden in a nice village. Loved the beautiful countryside and coastal areas plus some great, fresh food!

- Pauline, May 2014
Simon April 2014

“Very cosy, sweet cottage!”

- Simon, April 2014
Julie March 2014

“The cottage was cute, cosy, comfortable and clean!”

The kitchen was very well equipped, the standard of the tolls was excellent. The facilities within the village were excellent, everyone was very friendly. We enjoyed the use of the garden and summerhouse, the plants were well tended. Great cottage - great time!

- Julie, March 2014
Mrs Parris February 2014

“It was the most beautiful place with everything you could want; we especially liked the log fire.”

Near to everything from shops to the sea. Holt was amazing and only 15mins away. Can't wait to go back again!

- Mrs Parris, February 2014
Peter November 2013

“We just loved it because of quirkiness, and we like old properties.”

It gave us what we wanted, which was perfect.

- Peter, November 2013
Gordon August 2013

“Very cosy cottage.”

We had great weather, but can see it would also be a wonderful place to stay in the winter.

- Gordon, August 2013
Veronica June 2013

“We loved this cottage.”

It was really homely and brilliantly equipped. We were able to shop locally for great meat, fish and vegetables and we made very good use of the excellent local bus services.

- Veronica, June 2013
Catherine June 2013

“Excellent location for many market towns and places of interest.”

Also very good for visiting coastal towns.

- Catherine, June 2013
Linda June 2013

“Beautiful garden, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable and cozy cottage in a good location for touring north Norfolk.”

- Linda, June 2013
Alan May 2013

“Cosy, beautifully kept and a lovely place to stay.”

- Alan, May 2013
Samantha May 2013

“The cottage was in a great location and was very homely.”

- Samantha, May 2013
Stephen February 2013

“Nice village location with a great butchers, bakers and convenience stores open to a reasonable time, good pub.”

- Stephen, February 2013
Clare January 2013

“The cottage was warm and welcome and we enjoyed the open fire.”

- Clare, January 2013
Martin December 2012

“Loved the character of the cottage.”

Wooden beams and inglenook fireplace. It was ideal to spend New Years Eve there with friends. The furniture was very comfortable. Good location for taking the dog for walks and a Pub nearby for refreshments after all that exercise.

- Martin, December 2012
Susan December 2012

“Beautiful garden and very pretty well equipped cottage.”

Well located for exploring the coast and north Norfolk area.

- Susan, December 2012
Jean June 2012

“A delightful cottage.”

The little summerhouse was very useful when the weather was not so good.

- Jean, June 2012
K February 2012

“Furnishings and appliances were of an exceptionally high standard.”

Key collection was very straight forward. It was a warm and cosy cottage which surpassed our expectations

- K, February 2012

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double (does not have a bedroom door), 1 x twin (accessed via double bedroom), 1 x ground-floor single
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with open fire
Electric panel heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car
Private enclosed garden with furniture and barbecue
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: No stag/hen parties or similar
Note: Steep cottage stairs
Note: Property sleeps a maximum of 4 guests
Please Note: Bring your own Towels Please note - EV charging is not permitted at the property.

The property

Hollyhedge Cottage, a beautiful, detached 17th-century cottage, is well situated in the quiet Norfolk village of Briston. With a welcoming living/dining room, featuring low original oak ceiling beams, and a crackling open fire, this cottage offers a wonderful base. You will also find a well-equipped kitchen for rustling up tasty dishes ready to enjoy at the dining table for four over a celebratory bottle of fizz, as well as a pleasant single bedroom served by a well-appointed bathroom, ideal for those with limited mobility. Ascend the steep stairs to two additional bedrooms, a lovely double and a twin, perfect for catching your rest after an adventure filled day. A charming, enclosed garden with two seating areas and a summerhouse is located outside, giving it the perfect place to relax in the sunshine, or indulge in a spot of alfresco dining courtesy of the barbecue. The village of Briston is home to a bakery, butcher, village shop, post office, and two pubs, the Explorers Bar and The Three Horseshoes. Charming seaside towns and villages are among the many attractions available in this region of Norfolk. The charming Georgian market town of Holt, with its local stores and fine restaurants, is only 4 miles from Briston. Explore the stunning North Norfolk coastline road a short distance from this property to go on boat tours to see the seals at Blakeney Point, go crabbing in the Wells-next-the-Sea harbour, or ride the steam train from Holt to Sheringham. Spend the day exploring Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall, National Trust properties, or a local RSPB site or wildlife sanctuary. For a memorable escape to Norfolk, look no further than Hollyhedge Cottage.

No stag/hen parties or similar.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

BRISTON

Holt 4.2 miles; Fakenham 10.2 miles; Sheringham 10.5 miles; Dereham 15.8 miles, Norfolk Broads 23.3 miles.

The large village of Briston is situated in North Norfolk and offers an excellent local store, a superb butcher's shop, in addition to a pub, a pub/cafe, a fish shop selling lobster and the famous Cromer crabs, a sport playing field and a large village green. Located in a wonderfully central position, the village provides a good base from which to explore the surrounding area. The historic Georgian market town of Holt, with its tempting tea rooms and enjoyable shops, is less than five miles away, and Blakeney National Nature Reserve, with its fantastic bird spotting opportunities, less than ten miles away. Whether it’s boat trips and seal spotting around the coast, a day exploring some of the many historic towns in the area, or a day at the seaside resort of Sheringham that you’re looking for, this lovely location has lots to see and do.

Please note, no stag/hen parties or similar.
Note: this property has a £200 good housekeeping bond.
Please note - EV charging is not permitted at the property.

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“Wow what a fabulous stay at Hollyhedge cottage situated in the beautiful village of Briston.”

“Hollyhedge cottage was a delightful place to stay.”

“Hollyhedge cottage is very well equipped.”

“A lovely cottage, well equipped and in a good area to see the local sites e.”

“Lovely cosy, comfortable cottage with great garden to relax in.”

“Lovely cottage, great facilities and good location.”

“We enjoyed our stay in this cottage.”

“What a fabulous holiday we have had in this lovely cottage.”

“Gorgeous cottage very well equipped.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, full of character and atmosphere with a comfy sitting room, well stocked kitchen and lovely log fire in the evenings and were lucky enough to enjoy the well kept gardens in the sunny mornings.”

“We found the road outside the cottage very busy and noisy.”

“The cottage was beautiful and very well-equipped.”

“Very disappointed with the cleanliness of the cottage when we arrived.”

“Lovely cottage, wonderful area.”

“Lovely little cottage, comfortable enough for the 2 of us.”

“The cottage is well situated and comfortable.”

“The cottage is warm and cosy, clean very well appointed and with plenty of equipment in tge kitchen (except for no dishwasher, but this is no real problem).”

“Loved the cottage, weather was not great but made uo for by a lovely place.”

“Lovely cottage in a very friendly village.”

“Cottage was comfortable, cosy and clean.”

“Cosy and welcome cottage.”

“I think More emphasis should be made of the extremely vertical and tight stairs.”

“Internet failed on the Thursday.”

“Very comfortable cottage - would have been happy to have stayed longer.”

“The cottage was in a delightful setting with beautiful gardens.”

“We found the holiday cottage really relaxing and gave us a great opportunity for some much needed family time together.”

“Overall enjoyed our stay, was only let down by a couple of little issues such as the shower only dispensing either really cold or really hot water.”

“Ideally situated for exploring coastline secure garden for dog will definitely be going back”

“Really well equipped cottage, had everything I needed to cook for and host a dinner for half a dozen old friends.”

“Very warm and comfortable cottage - everything provided you could wish for - ...”

“The property was very well equipped with everything you needed.”

“Great cottage.”

“If you do not know the area and you are relying on a Sat Nav (SN) the SN takes you the lanes way, which can be very narrow.”

“The cottage was in a central position for Thursford, Sherringham and Cromer.”

“The cottage was excellent and without doubt one of the best we have stayed in.”

“Hollyhedge Cottage provided us with the perfect country escape.”

“A beautiful cottage in a lovely village.”

“The cottage was quaint in a small quiet village.”

“Really cosy cottage, with many traditional features.”

“The cottage is really home from home, a credit to the owners.”

“Well located and well-equipped cosy cottage which is very dog-friendly.”

“A good central location for touring north Norfolk.”

“We loved the cottage.”

“The peace and quiet!”

“Very cosy, sweet cottage!”

“The cottage was cute, cosy, comfortable and clean!”

“It was the most beautiful place with everything you could want; we especially liked the log fire.”

“We just loved it because of quirkiness, and we like old properties.”

“Very cosy cottage.”

“We loved this cottage.”

“Excellent location for many market towns and places of interest.”

“Beautiful garden, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable and cozy cottage in a good location for touring north Norfolk.”

“Cosy, beautifully kept and a lovely place to stay.”

“The cottage was in a great location and was very homely.”

“Nice village location with a great butchers, bakers and convenience stores open to a reasonable time, good pub.”

“The cottage was warm and welcome and we enjoyed the open fire.”

“Loved the character of the cottage.”

“Beautiful garden and very pretty well equipped cottage.”

“A delightful cottage.”

“Furnishings and appliances were of an exceptionally high standard.”

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About the location

BRISTON