Springfield | Fakenham | Hempton | East Anglia | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Customer rating

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

38 Customer Review(s)

Jane
July 2026

“We loved our stay in the large and very well equipped Springfield.”

It had everything we needed and it was great to have a separate dining room, as that meant one of us could also work there when necessary between enjoyable trips out. The fans in both bedrooms were really welcome during the heatwave that struck while we were there and we also appreciated being able to eat in the back garden. We saw lots of wildlife on evening walks round the village. The only thing that stopped this being a five-star review was that the pillows in both bedrooms were far too ...

It had everything we needed and it was great to have a separate dining room, as that meant one of us could also work there when necessary between enjoyable trips out. The fans in both bedrooms were really welcome during the heatwave that struck while we were there and we also appreciated being able to eat in the back garden. We saw lots of wildlife on evening walks round the village. The only thing that stopped this being a five-star review was that the pillows in both bedrooms were far too thin and flat. The double mattress in the main bedroom was really soft and squashy and both the mattress and the bed itself were so squeaky that any movement disturbed our sleep. All those issues could be sorted very easily with some new bedding.

- Jane, July 2026
Robert June 2026

“A well presented property and very comfortable.”

The living room was probably the most comfortable we've stayed in. The two bedrooms are spacious with plenty of storage. It has a lovely dining room. We enjoyed the Bell Pub which is just a few of minutes walk. The position is ideal for visiting many different coastal locations and Sandringham House. We would recommend.

- Robert, June 2026
Penny May 2026

“Our second visit to Springfield and it didn't disappoint.”

The accommodation is clean and comfortable with everything you need. Plenty of free parking nearby. Lots of pleasant walks around and only a short walk into Fakenham should you wish to leave your car behind.

- Penny, May 2026
David September 2025

“Once again an excellent property with all amenities,a credit to the owners and ideally situated for north norfolk coast and surrounding days out visits.”

Thank you.

- David, September 2025
Susan September 2025

“Lovely property, short distance to the high street and convenient to visit ...”

Lovely property, short distance to the high street and convenient to visit beautiful places like Blakeney and Wells-Next-The-Sea where you can get great food and good walks with the dog

- Susan, September 2025
Helen May 2025

“Nicely located for seeing Norfolk.”

Comfortable house with plenty of places to eat within walking distance. Nearby walks for the dog so perfect for us and a completely secure back garden/ patio that was also a lovely sun trap. Only thing it was missing was a teapot!

- Helen, May 2025
David September 2024

“A well equipped and extremely comfortable accommodation.”

All amenities covered and kitchen well stacked with the normal appliances. Owners have provided exceptional property.thank you.

- David, September 2024
Jackie September 2024

“A real home from home ideally situated for all the North Norfolk tourist spots.”

- Jackie, September 2024
Kenneth September 2024

“Lovely cottage, very up to date, comfortable and clean, also central for exploring north coast of Norfolk.”

Only one thing I would like is the Password and WiFi to be written down and placed next to TV, Mainly for us older people who are not as experienced in Technology as the younger generation.

- Kenneth, September 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. The WiFi address and password can be found in the information booklet in the house, of which there should be 2 copies, however many thanks for your suggestion which we will action. Property Owner
Eric September 2024

“Very, very busy road, frightening sometimes with the speed of the traffic.”

Nutters. Possible difficulty for the less able in loading and unloading. Otherwise excellent stay.

- Eric, September 2024
Peter August 2024

“The property was very clean, lovely bright and airy and had everything we needed.”

Thanks

- Peter, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Nigel July 2024

“Fantastic stay - thank you.”

Absolutely loved the rear courtyard. Even though the weather wasn’t great we managed a couple of al fresco meals.

- Nigel, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Paul June 2024

“Very clean and well looked after property.”

Would say double bed needs a new mattress. Also though I believe accommodations should renew mattresses every year as you get a lot of different masses sleeping on them. Not like you home one!

- Paul, June 2024
Penny June 2024

“Very comfortable and clean cottage in a great location.”

Plenty of parking nearby. Easy short walk into Fakenham.

- Penny, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Yvonne June 2024

“The cleanest house we have ever rented,everything you could have wanted is there.”

Certainly would be pleased to rent it again . Thank you for the welcome pack .

- Yvonne, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Elizabeth September 2023

“Lovely cottage, decor, courtyard, location.”

We had a great stay. Feedback: a couple more place settings (plates & cutlery) would be useful or you are are putting the dishwasher on for a few items only. Fridge desperately needs defrosting, items in there practically froze. Extra pillows, firmer if possible. Single beds squeak, tho' had good nights' sleep. Pegs, but no clothes line? More planting in the courtyard would enhance the space, bit of maintenance at the front - wisteria was coming in the front door. Traffic noise was mentioned, can't change that!

- Elizabeth, September 2023

We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Springfield and many thanks for your feedback. There is extra cutlery in the dining room sideboard and we have added extra place settings, which we hope will be helpful. Apologies regarding the fridge freezer, unfortunately there was a fault and it has now been replaced with a new frost free appliance. We have addressed the issue with the beds and the wisteria around the front door has been reattached to the wires. There are clothes lines under the stairs for guests’ use along with the pegs. Thanks again for your feedback. Paul and Jill Property Owner
Alison September 2023

“We had a lovely time staying at Springfield.”

A lovely house and as we had great weather we were able to sit out on the patio when back from a busy day to catch the last of the sun! The walk into Fakenham was easy - it is dark coming back if walking later in the evening. So much to see and do in Norfolk- we combined driving, taking buses, trains and boat trips. An excellent week!

- Alison, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Jo June 2023

“Lovely property and garden”

- Jo, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Barbara May 2023

“I had a lovely stay and everything was as it should be.”

Perfect for me as a solo traveler and my little dog.

- Barbara, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Sue April 2023

“Springfield is a lovely comfy home from home place to stay for a holiday.”

Spacious rooms and 2 bathrooms was very nice and the bed was so comfortable! A great place to stay to visit all the sites in North Norfolk. The only downside is the busy road which is mentioned in the comments so we were aware!

- Sue, April 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Julie April 2023

“Loved this cottage, hope to go back.”

Very spacious for four people and very comfortable.

- Julie, April 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Paola August 2022

“Springfield is lovely.”

Spacious, comfortable, very clean, with modern kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen had everything I needed and more. My dog loved walking around the common and along the river, both close by. Easy shopping, with Tesco and Aldi in town.

- Paola, August 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Victoria August 2022

“Lovely property with a great sun trap courtyard.”

Perfectly located to hit the beach or countryside and a nice walk into Fakenham. Very doggy friendly. No allocated parking space but this was not an issue at all.

- Victoria, August 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Angela July 2022

“My husband and I had a wonderful holiday in Springfield.”

The house was clean and well-appointed, the bed was comfortable and everything was thoughtfully provided. The welcome basket of goodies was much appreciated also. Springfield is perfectly located. There are lovely walks along the River Wensum nearby and the amenities of Fakenham are a short walk or drive away. The North Norfolk Coast, Pensthorpe Natural Park and the RSPB Reserve at Titchwell Marsh are all easily reached. We very much hope to stay at Springfield again in the future.

- Angela, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Kayleigh July 2022

“Had a great holiday at Springfield, one of the nicest places we've stayed!”

Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, comfy bed, great shower and bath, and the kitchen has everything you need. The well maintained garden was a bonus and a lovely sun trap in the afternoon/ evening. Location is very handy for Fakenham (10 mins walk), lovely wee walks nearby round the fields and duck pond, and easy access to elsewhere in Norfolk and the coast. We wanted to stay another week!

- Kayleigh, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Mark June 2022

“Springfield was the perfect place for our stay in Norfolk with our 11month old.”

The house is spotless, well equipped and provides a great home away from home. Arrival/welcome pack was an excellent touch getting our stay off to a great start. Communications from the host were spot on too. Location is great with several supermarkets nearby, Fakenham a short walk as well as having a duck pond with LOADS of ducks straight from the door. We'd definitely recommend Springfield.

- Mark, June 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Lucy May 2022

“Brilliant property with everything needed for a dog and a baby.”

Very clean and lovely decor. The listing however does not include some essential items the property has which we ended up bringing with us (if we knew the property had them we would have saved some space in the car). E.g. hairdryer and iron. Lovely stay and will definitely be back.

- Lucy, May 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you also for your comments about the listing, we have taken this issue onboard and now include an inventory with our welcome email. Property Owner
Sharon May 2022

“A lovely property, well looked after, clean and tidy.”

Lovely welcome basket too. Two beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms. Courtyard garden was brilliant for the dog and was a suntrap in the evenings. Hadn't realised how close the house was to town or the racecourse and we were able to walk it 10 minutes.

- Sharon, May 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Sheila April 2022

“Beautiful interiors, a very comfortable bed and great location.”

The owner has thought very carefully about what their guests require. Having booked with Sykes for a number of years, Springfield cottage gets top marks.

- Sheila, April 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Laura March 2022

“Had a really fab week in Springfield.”

Had everything you could need and was clean and spacious. Great location for North Norfolk and walking in to town.

- Laura, March 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Abbie February 2022

“Had an amazing stay at Springfield, the house was perfect, had everything we need and we felt relaxed as soon as we stepped thru the door.”

Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back in the future.

- Abbie, February 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Paul December 2021

“A lovely house,very well furnished ,comfortable holiday home ideal for Fakenham races(1/2 a mile away).”

My only small problem was the TV set up,The actual TV was tiny(19 inch) it needs at least 36-40 inch plus ,the feed to it was hard to work out & we struggled to watch live tv programmes,if I came here again I would bring a bigger tv,on the whole other than the TV I could not fault it,a superb house.

- Paul, December 2021

Paul, We are delighted that you found Springfield well furnished and comfortable. We are sorry to hear that you had issues with the TV, we are always grateful for feedback. The TV is a 32”, but probably appears smaller because of the slimline design. There are instructions for the TV in the welcome booklet in the house. We will however check that the TV is working correctly. We are always available via phone, text or email to resolve issues during guests stay. Paul and Jill Property Owner
Miranda December 2021

“The mattress could do with replacing or toppers both the singles and the king.”

The rug in the living room is dirty. The sofas could also do with a clean. The supplied vacuum is not up to the job I looked to see if it had a blocked filters but am not familiar with the make and didn't find any. The shower room you should have the plumbing checked out as I could smell sewer gas in there. Also the bins ,I know that the information on getting them empty is in the book ,but we didn't see that untill day 2 the bin was full when we got there All that said the cottage is well equipped in a good location, warm ,nice garden.

- Miranda, December 2021

We are sorry the mattresses didn’t suit your preferences, the mattresses are all less than 6 months old and we chose medium firmness to suit the majority of our guests. We can accept that the king size mattress may be too soft for some guests and we will be addressing this. We visited the property the day after your stay. When we visited, the sofas and rug were spotlessly clean, there was no discernible smell in the shower room. The cordless vacuum cleaner however needed emptying and unblocking. The property was absolutely spotless throughout. The whole of the house has recently been completely renovated, everything in the property is new and of high quality. We did find the bin in the shed full and apologise for this. We ask guests to put the bin out on collection day if they are able, the housekeepers keep an eye on this and address as necessary. We are pleased that you found the house well equipped, in a good location, warm with a nice garden. * 28th December, a new 'Panda' memory foam mattress topper fitted to king size bed, plumbing to shower room checked over by plumber. Property Owner
Adrian November 2021

“On first arrival we found the property pleasant.”

Instructions left were great! and the board games were a great addition! The property heated fast and the water was constantly hot we found that all rooms were ample size for a family of four and a dog. The kitchen is big enough for 2 of you to operate in there. Dishwasher, washing machine and showers were great, the only issue in the shower with the bath is if you are 5ft 10 plus you may struggle with the large shower head due to height restriction. The property is in a great location in terms of shops, petrol stations etc. Also travelling to places like wells by the sea and cromer were within a 30 to 40 min drive which was great! The downside to the property was on first arrival and leaving was the parking to unload and load, you have to the option of parking on the road however this is a busy road where cars come past pretty fast as do lorries, so not the safest place to be able to do this. Lots of plus points to this property to be honest also found it be modern inside. The cons to the property was that it was only surface clean which is a real shame, when attempting to use the beko hoover it had no suction and would run out of battery in about 60 seconds so we used the broom but could not find a dustpan? The mattresses in both rooms were terrible way too soft and I have a bruise on my hip where a spring had dug into my leg not great for sleeping over the 3 nights as well as being next to a busy road not a great combination. The main bin was full so when attempting to put our rubbish in the this was difficult as well as extremely smelly. Also no clothes line to hang out clothes? The main light in the main bedroom also flickers like crazy. If you could sort all the above cons out above you would have a near perfect property to stay In, I feel with the main road the property owner would benefit from having better quality windows to have a lesser nosie. The stay overall was pleasant and found that Norfolk was a fantastic part of England.

- Adrian, November 2021

Thank you for your feedback it is always useful, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. With regards to parking, we do send an email to all our guests prior to their arrival suggesting the best places to park. Unfortunately the road can be busy at certain times of the day, but is usually very quiet during the evening and night. With regard to the mattresses we are sorry that they did not suit you, however they are all new, we chose 'medium' firmness in the hope that they would be the best option for the majority of our guests. Property Owner
Jo October 2021

“Springfield is a beautiful house in a great location.”

It has fantastic facilities, is immaculate in every way and provides excellent comfort throughout. We had a wonderful time exploring the North Norfolk Coast and will definitely return. Many thanks again, Nic, Jo and Rosemary.

- Jo, October 2021

We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your return visit Property Owner
Jean October 2021

“The house itself was lovely.”

It was nice to have a fire and a bath - which was huge! Bedrooms were big and bright and airy, beds very comfy, as were the settees in the lounge. The garden would be lovely in the summer as it's west facing, and would be lovely to sit out in an evening. Couple of things mention on the downside are the road noise at the front of the house, the windows needed cleaning, and I wasn't sure of the cleanliness of the floors downstairs, as I had to clean a couple of food spills up in the kitchen and lounge. All in all though, we enjoyed our stay, so many things to see and do, and lovely to be able to walk into Fakenham for shopping or a coffee, and the Thursday Market was good too. Loved the history around the area, shame the Gas museum was closed because of Covid tho.

- Jean, October 2021

We are delighted that you felt the house was lovely and that you enjoyed your stay. We have since fitted curtains in the bedrooms, although there is usually very little traffic at night. We have now resolved the window cleaning issue. Property Owner
Alice September 2021

“Overall great house and lovely week.”

Really good location close to Wells next the sea, Brancaster and Burnham Market. The house is very spacious and the courtyard is a great sun trap. Loved the sun loungers it added a level of relaxation to a busy week. Really good quality household items and well stocked kitchen, the washing machine is a added bonus. The house on the surface was clean, however I would suggest the house needs a full spring clean, windows were dirty, skirting boards and lamp shades very dusty. The garden needed a good sweep and weeding. Would recommend. Thank you

- Alice, September 2021

We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, we have addressed the cleaning issues that you have brought to our attention, the results of some recent works carried out. The garden is in the early stages of planting, hopefully this did not detract from your stay. Property Owner
Lucy August 2021

“We really enjoyed our stay at Springfield, which is a lovely and well presented property.”

We were also happy with the service provided by Skyes. There are three minor points that would have enhanced our experience of the property: - on the issue with a smell of smoke (which the owners and Sykes addressed very promptly when we raised it), even having taken the steps suggested by the owner with the scent infusers, we remain of the view that there had been smoking in our near the property before our arrival. After our exchange with Skylea we spotted some cigarette stubs on the footstep immediately outside the gate, so perhaps there had been people smoking there with the door open. The smell was most noticeable in the hallway and dining room, which would make sense if people had been smoking outside very close to the front door. Signage or some means of reminding guests and cleaning staff that the property being non-smoking extends to precluding smoking near the property might be worth considering. - the kitchen sink was quite slow to drain. Not a major problem but came to be a little irritating when cleaning the kitchen as it delayed the process to have to wait for the sink to drain. - the master bedroom is beautiful and very calming, and we were really pleased that the noise from the road didn’t disturb us (or the kids in their room). One small point, perhaps personal preference, is that we found the mattress in the master bedroom quite uncomfortable - it was on the soft side so when two people are in the bed it was hard for both to be comfortable. Less of an issue when it was each of our turn for a lie in when the other got up early with the kids! All in all a really lovely stay. Thank you.

- Lucy, August 2021

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size and 1 x twin
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with electric fire
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair
On-street parking
Bike storage
Rear garden with patio and furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.1 mile
Note: Property is on a busy road, please consider this when booking

The property

Springfield is a wonderful terraced house resting near Fakenham, Norfolk.

Hosting two bedrooms, including a double and a twin, along with a shower room and a family bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests.

There is also a kitchen, dining room and a sitting room with an electric fire.

Outside there is on-street parking for one car and an enclosed rear garden with patio and garden furniture.

For your next Norfolk adventure, choose Springfield.

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About the location

FAKENHAM

Norwich 25 miles; Holt 13 miles.

The historic market town of Fakenham is famous for its horse racing and offers a wide selection of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Situated on the River Wensum, half way between Norwich and Kings Lynn it is an excellent, central location for exploring Norfolk. The town holds a popular Thursday market which takes over most of the town centre with local traders and those from further afield selling a wide selection of goods. The town also plays host to a Farmers’ Market, monthly on the fourth Saturday of every month, ideal for stocking up on fresh local produce. Fakenham is a very attractive market town with pretty brick and flint-faced buildings, narrow alleyways and side streets to explore. Often referred to as the Gateway to Norfolk this town really does offer a perfect base for exploring this beautiful county. You are only a twenty minute drive from the coastal towns of Wells-next-the-Sea, Holkham and Burham Overy where you will find miles of pine forests, sandy beaches, salt marshes, tidal creeks and great opportunities for birdwatching. There are some lovely areas of unspoilt countryside and villages and the Holkham Estate has a number of attractions and a fabulous deer park. With so many activities on offer, this area is a fantastic choice at any time of year.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We loved our stay in the large and very well equipped Springfield.”

“A well presented property and very comfortable.”

“Our second visit to Springfield and it didn't disappoint.”

“Once again an excellent property with all amenities,a credit to the owners and ideally situated for north norfolk coast and surrounding days out visits.”

“Lovely property, short distance to the high street and convenient to visit ...”

“Nicely located for seeing Norfolk.”

“A well equipped and extremely comfortable accommodation.”

“A real home from home ideally situated for all the North Norfolk tourist spots.”

“Lovely cottage, very up to date, comfortable and clean, also central for exploring north coast of Norfolk.”

“Very, very busy road, frightening sometimes with the speed of the traffic.”

“The property was very clean, lovely bright and airy and had everything we needed.”

“Fantastic stay - thank you.”

“Very clean and well looked after property.”

“Very comfortable and clean cottage in a great location.”

“The cleanest house we have ever rented,everything you could have wanted is there.”

“Lovely cottage, decor, courtyard, location.”

“We had a lovely time staying at Springfield.”

“Lovely property and garden”

“I had a lovely stay and everything was as it should be.”

“Springfield is a lovely comfy home from home place to stay for a holiday.”

“Loved this cottage, hope to go back.”

“Springfield is lovely.”

“Lovely property with a great sun trap courtyard.”

“My husband and I had a wonderful holiday in Springfield.”

“Had a great holiday at Springfield, one of the nicest places we've stayed!”

“Springfield was the perfect place for our stay in Norfolk with our 11month old.”

“Brilliant property with everything needed for a dog and a baby.”

“A lovely property, well looked after, clean and tidy.”

“Beautiful interiors, a very comfortable bed and great location.”

“Had a really fab week in Springfield.”

“Had an amazing stay at Springfield, the house was perfect, had everything we need and we felt relaxed as soon as we stepped thru the door.”

“A lovely house,very well furnished ,comfortable holiday home ideal for Fakenham races(1/2 a mile away).”

“The mattress could do with replacing or toppers both the singles and the king.”

“On first arrival we found the property pleasant.”

“Springfield is a beautiful house in a great location.”

“The house itself was lovely.”

“Overall great house and lovely week.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Springfield, which is a lovely and well presented property.”

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About the location

FAKENHAM