Megs Cottage
Description
This 1840's cottage lies in the village of Drayton, a suburban village in the county of Norfolk and district of Broadland 4.3 miles (6.9 km) north west of Norwich it has a population of approx 6000 people.
The parish church is St Margaret's which was built in the 13th century, but had to be substantially rebuilt in the 19th century, after the tower collapsed in 1850. with local amenities on the doorstep and Norwich a short distance away.
Perfect for couples or friends, this charming retreat is homely and inviting, making a comfortable place to return to after a day exploring the local area and beyond.
The entrance porch leads you inside to a country cottage kitchen, modernised to a lovely standard, with stylish units and countertops.
You can all get together for an evening meal in the dining room, then settle down in the cosy lounge, which houses sumptuous sofas and a central feature fireplace.
Enjoy some leisure time here, then choose from two wonderful bedrooms; both have been fabulously accessorized, the first boasts a beautiful double zip/link bed, whilst the second is presented as a spacious master suite facing the rear of the property.
The family bathroom is situated on the ground floor and the contemporary furnishings create a lovely place to get ready throughout the day.
With a pretty courtyard outside, tucked away beneath a leaved archway, you can really take in the surroundings while relaxing on the furniture away from it all.
Drayton village is self-contained, it has many amenities including a petrol station, Barclays Bank, post office, butcher, doctors’ surgery and a late-night pharmacy, Lloyd's chemist, baker, patisserie, florist, four hairdressers, beautician, dress shop, several public houses including the Cock Inn and the Red Lion, and Stower Grange hotel and restaurant.
It also has a Tesco supermarket.
Also within easy reach at Thorpe Marriott is a fish and chip shop and at Taverham a comprehensive Garden Centre and collection of craft shops and a popular tea room.
There is a popular children's playground only few mins from the cottage.
Norwich offers art galleries, museums, theatres and cinemas, as well as beautiful parks and gardens.
Visit its stylish pubs, cafés and restaurants and make the most of its excellent shopping facilities.
Tour the city by open-top bus, along cycle pathways, or walk one of its many trails, not forgetting the river walk.
Some of the more popular places to visit include The Aviation Museum, Taverham Mill Nature Reserve and Dinosaur Park.
The coastline is also within easy travelling distance.
A destination to be enjoyed all-year-round and is excellent for birdwatching.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
We hate to leave a negative review as we have stayed, happily, in many cottages but we feel that potential guests should be made aware of a few things.
The parking is a nightmare! It is on a very busy main road, making it challenging/stressful to access the inadequate single parking space, which itself is further restricted by an overgrown hedge & poorly positioned bins. Reversing out is hazardous/dangerous due to the very busy road & junction directly opposite & reversing in leaves you unable to access the rear of your vehicle without blocking the pavement. The winding stairs, as briefly mentioned in the property description, are extremely narrow & steep, which combined with the loose handrail make descending them, especially at night, not for the faint hearted or anyone who is not very sure footed! The kitchen & its contents are in need of a deep clean/de-clutter/complete reorganisation. We found some cupboards & their contents dirty - there were 26 assorted dinner plates but only 3 dessert spoons! Everything is mismatched with many items unfit for purpose & in dire need of replacement. Whilst eclectic can be charming, this cottage appears to have become a depository for excess/unwanted household ephemera which all add to the sense of unnecessary clutter in an already confined space, especially in the kitchen. For a cottage that sleeps 4 (if you don’t mind walking through one bedroom to get to the other) (definitely not suitable for young children) the kitchen had 5 chairs & 3 bar stools, leaving little space to comfortably sit around the table. Whilst the ‘twee’ Welsh dresser (with its collection of a few odd pots & broken drawer handles) was nice enough to look at, it served no practical purpose other than to occupy much needed space in an already cramped environment. The magazine rack in the lounge was crammed with, many years out of date, tourist information leaflets - many of which were almost a decade out of date. Reading reviews, the difficulty in getting off the low, uncomfortable settee has clearly been an issue with guests for some time - but yet to be addressed. All of these things were a shame as this cottage has the potential, with a bit of attention, to be much better.
This was our 3rd visit & we found it as comfortable & relaxing as previous times.
We didn't bother to bring any books as we know it is so well stocked! It can be a little tricky parking the car as it's quite a busy road but the hedge has been chopped down which gives better manoeuverability.
Lovely cosy, eclectic cottage and very welcoming.
It had everything we needed and is in a great location to visit the coast and also Norwich. We would recommend that the bushes on driveway are cut back to allow easier access to your car when it is on the drive and the bins.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
21440
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome