Greenacres | Norwich | Holly Lodge | East Anglia

4.8★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

41 Customer Review(s)

Jacqueline
October 2023

“Very nice house with plenty of space and everything you need in it.”

The kids loved the games room. The garden is quite large and care had been taken to dog proof it. We have a very small dog who could escape in a couple of places if he wanted to, but it was fine as we always went out with them and just kept an eye on him. There are some nice places to eat nearby and the takeaways in Loddon close by are good. We enjoyed our holiday and appreciated having such a nice house to come back to each day.

The kids loved the games room. The garden is quite large and care had been taken to dog proof it. We have a very small dog who could escape in a couple of places if he wanted to, but it was fine as we always went out with them and just kept an eye on him. There are some nice places to eat nearby and the takeaways in Loddon close by are good. We enjoyed our holiday and appreciated having such a nice house to come back to each day.

- Jacqueline, October 2023
Sarah September 2023

“Great house had everything you could want.”

Only downside is that you have to drive everywhere as you cannot walk to the pub with the dog as no paths and very small lanes

- Sarah, September 2023
Sophie April 2023

“We have stayed at Greenacres before and have found the cottage relaxing and well equipped and also convenient being a short drive from Norwich.”

BBQ is a great asset. Games room has something for everyone and there are 3 rooms/lounges to rest and chill out which cater for all needs. A couple with TVs and another perhaps for quiet and reading. Bedrooms and bathrooms/WC all clean, tidy, well presented. Garden is lovely, well maintained and views are great with some amazing sunrises and sunsets. Birds, Pheasants and Muntjac spotted this week. Kids were very pleased to see a new BT hub for faster internet installed and working well this season and with three kids streaming videos or music, watching online movies and playing games this was welcomed for the evening periods of down time. In the warmer months, families have the option of eating at the outside dining table. In the winter months the lounge with log fire is lovely and comforting. Cottage is clean and tidy. Owner polite and responsive if and when we have needed assistance or support. We hired a day boat from Wroxham, shopped in Norwich, Beccles and Bungay and visited seals up at Horsey Gap. Cromer No.1 for fish and chips, Great Yarmouth for crazy golf or amusements for kids. Loddon has some pleasant walks alongside the river and has pubs, takeaways, co op and butchers. Greenacres is a great base for visiting Norfolk, Suffolk and has much to offer for a quiet stay but remains near to all amenities and activities such as Norwich, Cromer or Great Yarmouth has to offer.

- Sophie, April 2023
Deborah April 2023

“We found the property to be very clean and welcoming.”

It is very well appointed with all the kitchen equipment we needed. There were plenty of books, DVDs and a range of toys which were appreciated. We enjoyed the games room, too. We had a small issue with a bath tap but this was quickly responded to and the tap was replaced. The garden was spacious and well maintained. We had read the description regarding the security of the garden and we checked the boundary carefully. However, within minutes of being in the garden off-lead, our whippet quickly shot through a gap in the hedge onto the road outside. Other dog owners be aware of this. (He had probably spotted wildlife!) We enjoyed morning walks in the lanes around the house before venturing by car further afield. It is very quiet and peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Deborah, April 2023
Alison December 2022

“Super cottage, never saw the owner, maybe they didn't come because it was Xmas.”

Beautifully presented and decorated for Xmas. A little dusty, young children had stayed previously? As tv screens covered with small hand prints. Stairs were steep and possibly another handrail would help. Games room a little bit of a let down, messy, v cold and really just a shed. Lack of water was an issue, only 4 of us but still unable to all have a shower in the morning. Check in time very late-5pm? Usually 2or 3pm, no flexibility even for Xmas eve was very mean spirited, would rather checked in earlier than have welcome pack-although was a nice touch. Check out 9.30am, far too early, couldn't all have showers because of water issue and didn't have time for a proper breakfast. Finaal the Toaster had been broken at some stage and only one side toasted, left a note to state it wasn't us. Cleaned and left as tidy as when we arrived. I would return as the benefits out weighed the negatives but would like arrival and departure times looked at by owner. Happy New year Sykes, looking forward to our cottage we have booked in April

- Alison, December 2022
Jane November 2022

“We found the cottage very comfortable with plenty of space for my husbands birthday celebration meal with all the family.”

The family and our friends who visited were all very impressed with the house and furnishings. A peaceful retreat but not far from the village.

- Jane, November 2022
Lydia October 2022

“Stayed here with family for a birthday celebration.”

Lovely property, spotlessly clean, great facilities & the games room was good fun, which created a lot of laughs. Really can't fault our stay, it was a wonderful break, in beautiful surroundings.

- Lydia, October 2022
Tj October 2022

“We just want to thank you for such an amazing stay!”

The house is beautiful. The standard of finishes and facilities available are at a great standard! As a group we all had the best time and are already discussing a time to come back in the future!

- Tj, October 2022
J October 2022

“Stunning to walk in to the property where everything was thoroughly clean.”

- J, October 2022
Doug September 2022

“Great property, with lots of space.”

Would suggest a note on the booking about the steep staircase, some older people find it difficult. A stair gate may be a good idea to prevent the dogs racing upstairs!

- Doug, September 2022
Peter September 2022

“Stayed in the Greenacres cottage over the last week, this cottage had everything we could possibly need!”

It was immaculate, so comfortable and is of an incredibly high standard with the same being said for the attention to detail. Greenacres provided a perfect base to explore Norfolk and Suffolk too. Large garden provided plenty of safe space for our two dogs. Highly recommend staying here to anyone! We plan on returning soon!!

- Peter, September 2022
Cheryl September 2022

“Such a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.”

We weren't expecting the lovely garden and stunning views, gorgeous! So much wildlife around, you can hear the owls day and night. The house had everything we needed, it has been well thought out and was immaculate. Would highly recommend!

- Cheryl, September 2022
Kay August 2022

“Absolutely amazing house where every little detail has been thought about.”

The games room was a welcome addition and the BBQ a great surprise which we used several times as the weather was kind. Great location to get out and about and visit the area.

- Kay, August 2022
Brian August 2022

“A lovely property in a superb location.”

Ideally situated to explore all that Norfolk and Suffolk have to offer. The peaceful, rural location is charming and the family enjoyed the tranquility. The house is beautifully appointed and very spacious, with more than enough space to accommodate a large family with diverse interests - for example, being able to provide teenagers with their own living room was a real bonus!

- Brian, August 2022
John June 2022

“Great location and great property… Only slight comment is that the ceiling at the start of the stairs is quite low and after banging my head I never did it again!”

so a warning notice would be great. Apart from that all safety features, games room etc perfect, would definitely use again.

- John, June 2022
Sarah April 2022

“What a lovely place to stay, the house was well equipped with everything we needed making cooking easy.”

There were plenty of places to relax in an evening and the games room was great fun. The location was great, the house doesn't feel overlooked at all , surrounded by rolling fields but it is easy enough to get to both Norwich and the coast for day trips.

- Sarah, April 2022
Janis April 2022

“Beautiful house, comfortable and well equipped.”

Lovely setting and well-kept garden.

- Janis, April 2022
Craig March 2022

“Great location.”

House very clean and comfortable. Check in and out times are too extreme esp for a weekend or short break. Kids loved the games room.

- Craig, March 2022
Ann December 2021

“What a lovely place to spend Christmas”

- Ann, December 2021

I am so glad you had a fantastic time and thank you. Regards Rob Property Owner
Ian November 2021

“Great cottage, lovely and warm and a great base for exploring.”

Had a fab time we will be back again

- Ian, November 2021

Would be great to see you again in 2022 Regards Rob Property Owner
Deanna November 2021

“We just got back from a girls weekend.”

8 Adults. Had a lovely stay and was really pleased with accommodation, it was clean/spacious/plenty of facilities and equipment. Would highly recommend a stay here.

- Deanna, November 2021

Thank you for your kind comments and really pleased that you enjoyed yourselves. Regards Rob Property Owner
Michael September 2021

“The peace and quiet and easy access to the local attractions”

- Michael, September 2021
Gareth September 2021

“Communication with owner regarding cot and other facilities was easy and responsive.”

- Gareth, September 2021
Sarah September 2021

“We had a brilliant holiday.”

We had only ever visited Norfolk for Broads boating holidays so it was lovely to see the rest of the county. There was so much to see and do we really needed 2 weeks! Of course having the best weeks weather for the whole year really helped. But one of the best things was the cottage itself. there was everything you could need and more. We would love to stay there again.

- Sarah, September 2021
Janette August 2021

“The septic tank over flowed into the garden, so we couldn't use part of the garden, the owner's were very prompt in sorting out the overflowing tank, the cleaning we didn't think was up to standard as the cooker hood, the shelf above the microwave and in the bedroom with the single beds in, had thick dust on.”

The lounge only has one sofa there was 8 of us so we had to sit at the dining room table. Not very relaxing after a busy day.

- Janette, August 2021
Rob July 2021

“Overall we were happy with the property.”

It offers a great rural stay in a nicely proportioned house which is ample for 8 people. However, there was room for improvement. A small under counter fridge for a cottage that sleeps 8 people isn’t ideal. The double bedroom (2nd) has only a 4’6’ bed. It also faces east and has very thin, light curtains so in August it was broad daylight before 6am. No ice trays in the freezer. Little things that if sorted would turn good into great.

- Rob, July 2021
Susan July 2021

“The cottage was beautiful and set in beautiful surroundings of poppy fields!”

We were so very lucky with the weather therefore going on long walks and visiting nearby beaches. We Would love to go back again one day.

- Susan, July 2021
Mary October 2020

“Cottage had everything we needed, plenty of kitchen utensils, crockery, pans.”

Only prob we initially had was the induction hob, we found it difficult to use, kept turning itself off. May just have been us as we used to gas. Toaster could do with replacing as old and only a two slice one, still worked tho. Outside area looked great, although too cold and damp for us to use, time of year. Nice location, easy access to lots of other areas to visit. The only other thing we all noticed was that the pillows were flat and could possibly do with mixing some that are thicker. If in the area would stay again.

- Mary, October 2020
Susan August 2020

“Lovely cottage very spacious and well equipped.”

It was close to Norwich but in a lovely village.

- Susan, August 2020
Robert March 2020

“This is a beautiful cottage.”

Very spacious with no less than three sitting areas so it’s easy to get away somewhere quiet if you wish to. Lovely spacious kitchen area with an induction hob which is so easy to clean. Very dog friendly, there was even a dog bed and ball available to use. The large garden is fenced and our dogs loved playing catch with so much space to run in. People with mobility issues should note that the stairs are quite steep and narrow. We found a lovely comprehensive welcome pack on arrival including cup cakes! We would certainly look at staying here again next time we visit this area.

- Robert, March 2020
Lee February 2020

“Heated flooring a bonus,fire needs a poker and glove,great space lots of room and we wanted to move in”

- Lee, February 2020
Linda January 2020

“Greenacres was a wonderful cottage and I would definitely recommend it.”

There's one thing that you don't mention about the cottage and that is the stairs, which are very narrow and steep. Some people might find it difficult to climb up and down them, I struggled.

- Linda, January 2020
Rebecca December 2019

“Fantastic cottage for a family holiday, had a lovely Christmas here.”

Cottage was beautifully decorated.

- Rebecca, December 2019
Ruth November 2019

“An absolutely wonderful cottage, that has been refitted to a high quality.”

Having three reception rooms is a bonus to have a quiet moment to yourself if needed. The wood burner fire is an extra special comfort over a cold November weekend. Although we stayed over a weekend and did not cook too much, our main comment, and one that we saw had been raised quite a few times in the Guest Book, is that the kitchen really does need some more utensils and bowls (ie, pyrex bowls etc). If I were to be staying longer and therefore doing more cooking, I could foresee this to be an awkward problem.

- Ruth, November 2019
Tracy September 2019

“The property was perfect clean and well equipped with everything you could need for a family holiday.”

The owners left milk, bread, tea, coffee and delicious cupcakes. The whole experience from looking to booking and holidaying was simply perfect. Thanks

- Tracy, September 2019
Aissa September 2019

“We were really impressed with the house.”

Amazing location, very quiet and surrounded by the beautiful countryside. There was plenty of space in the house for both parties and our families. The house was extremely clean and welcoming. It was such a lovely stay and the house had all the facilities we needed, including a bbq. We wanted to write how lovely it was in the book but with 4 babies and a dog we were just so busy. We would definitely stay again and couldn't recommend it enough. Thank you

- Aissa, September 2019
Natasha August 2019

“Beautiful cottage, very comfortable and all as expected.”

- Natasha, August 2019
Barbara August 2019

“Cottage was set in a quiet country road and the facilities inside were very good with plenty of all the things you need in the kitchen.”

the furniture was comfortable and the beds extremely good. the only thing was the garden, although large and grassy for playing. there was a four foot drop along one side. so we had to keep and eagle eye on our 15 month granddaughter to save her from mishap! other than that all was great.

- Barbara, August 2019
Catriona August 2019

“The property was large and comfortable, the furniture and fittings were high quality.”

we could have done with more things like toilet rolls and kitchen roll, and some cleaning materials.

- Catriona, August 2019
Deborah July 2019

“The cottage was beautifully fitted out and was very comfortable and spacious.”

The location was lovely and peaceful. The location was handy for visiting lots of attractions in the area too. One observation was the lack of a tin opener in the kitchen.

- Deborah, July 2019
Julie June 2019

“Lovely, well appointed cottage in a peaceful location.”

- Julie, June 2019

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Summary

Over 2 floors
Four bedrooms
1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
1 x double
1 x twin and 1 x adult size bunk bed
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Snug
Utility
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Games room with electric heaters, adult & child dart boards, pool table which converts to table tennis, bluetooth amplifier & speakers, disco light
Private water tank.1x Travel cot and 1x highchair provided at the property
Oil fired central heating and woodburning stove
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
TV with Freeview, a selection of books, games and DVDs and WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
1x Travel cot and 1x highchair provided at the property
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Private rear lawned garden with patio area and furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Pub 2 miles, Shop 3 miles
Note: No stag and hen parties
Please note: This property only accepts 3 night minimum night stays
Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £250
Holiday bookings only, no worker bookings
Note: Wood will be provided in the welcome pack upon arrival at the property, if additional wood is needed, this can be purchased from the owner during your stay
This property is on the same road as property 971108 (Cherry Tree Cottage) and can be booked in conjunction with this property to sleep an additional 8 guests.

The property

Greenacres is a delightful, rural cottage in Norwich, Norfolk. It has four bedrooms: one king-size double with an en-suite shower room, one double, one twin and one bunk bed (adult size bunks). There is a separate bathroom and WC. Internally, there is an open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area. There is also a snug room and utility. Games room with adult & child dart boards, pool table converts to table tennis, bluetooth amplifier & speakers, disco light. It has a ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC, as well as a garage. There is ample off-road parking. Outside has private lawned garden with patio area and furniture. Greenacres is an excellent cottage for those family breaks.

Minimum 5 day booking over Christmas period in 2023

Holiday bookings only, no worker bookings

Please note: This property only accepts 3 night minimum night stays

Note: Wood will be provided in welcome pack upon arrival at property, if additional wood is needed, this can be purchased from the owner during your stay.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

NORWICH

Great Yarmouth 21 miles; Cromer 23 miles.

The medieval and cultural city of Norwich is the capital of East Anglia. Norwich boasts some of the finest buildings in Britain, with two cathedrals, a Norman castle and several large houses. Elm Hill is one of the oldest streets in Norwich, with beautiful cobblestones and Tudor houses, some now home to independent shops. Norwich also offers art galleries, museums, theatres and cinemas, as well as beautiful parks and gardens. Visit its stylish pubs, cafés and restaurants and enjoy its excellent shopping facilities. Tour the city by open-top bus, along cycle pathways, or walk one of its many trails and the river walk. For those wishing to relax, spend a leisurely day on board a boat enjoying the nearby, beautiful Norfolk Broads. The coastline is also within easy travelling distance, offering a fun day out.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Very nice house with plenty of space and everything you need in it.”

“Great house had everything you could want.”

“We have stayed at Greenacres before and have found the cottage relaxing and well equipped and also convenient being a short drive from Norwich.”

“We found the property to be very clean and welcoming.”

“Super cottage, never saw the owner, maybe they didn't come because it was Xmas.”

“We found the cottage very comfortable with plenty of space for my husbands birthday celebration meal with all the family.”

“Stayed here with family for a birthday celebration.”

“We just want to thank you for such an amazing stay!”

“Stunning to walk in to the property where everything was thoroughly clean.”

“Great property, with lots of space.”

“Stayed in the Greenacres cottage over the last week, this cottage had everything we could possibly need!”

“Such a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.”

“Absolutely amazing house where every little detail has been thought about.”

“A lovely property in a superb location.”

“Great location and great property… Only slight comment is that the ceiling at the start of the stairs is quite low and after banging my head I never did it again!”

“What a lovely place to stay, the house was well equipped with everything we needed making cooking easy.”

“Beautiful house, comfortable and well equipped.”

“Great location.”

“What a lovely place to spend Christmas”

“Great cottage, lovely and warm and a great base for exploring.”

“We just got back from a girls weekend.”

“The peace and quiet and easy access to the local attractions”

“Communication with owner regarding cot and other facilities was easy and responsive.”

“We had a brilliant holiday.”

“Overall we were happy with the property.”

“The cottage was beautiful and set in beautiful surroundings of poppy fields!”

“Cottage had everything we needed, plenty of kitchen utensils, crockery, pans.”

“Lovely cottage very spacious and well equipped.”

“This is a beautiful cottage.”

“Heated flooring a bonus,fire needs a poker and glove,great space lots of room and we wanted to move in”

“Greenacres was a wonderful cottage and I would definitely recommend it.”

“Fantastic cottage for a family holiday, had a lovely Christmas here.”

“An absolutely wonderful cottage, that has been refitted to a high quality.”

“The property was perfect clean and well equipped with everything you could need for a family holiday.”

“We were really impressed with the house.”

“Beautiful cottage, very comfortable and all as expected.”

“Cottage was set in a quiet country road and the facilities inside were very good with plenty of all the things you need in the kitchen.”

“The property was large and comfortable, the furniture and fittings were high quality.”

“The cottage was beautifully fitted out and was very comfortable and spacious.”

“Lovely, well appointed cottage in a peaceful location.”

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About the location

NORWICH