The Waiting Room | Coltishall | Ling Common | East Anglia

4.8★

Excellent

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

43 Customer Review(s)

Janet
November 2022

“A lovely cottage in a great location next to The Bure Valley Railway.”

The cottage represents value for money and is an ideal base for the city or the Norfolk Broads. A much appreciated welcome pack, good towels and very warm inside, given the cold damp weather. I would agree the dining chairs are awkward for children aged 4yrs (too low) but given the size of the lounge diner they fit the bill. I will definitely book again, as I have family nearby, and the trains are an added bonus.

The cottage represents value for money and is an ideal base for the city or the Norfolk Broads. A much appreciated welcome pack, good towels and very warm inside, given the cold damp weather. I would agree the dining chairs are awkward for children aged 4yrs (too low) but given the size of the lounge diner they fit the bill. I will definitely book again, as I have family nearby, and the trains are an added bonus.

- Janet, November 2022

Thank you for your lovely review. When I receive your booking, I do not know the ages and stages of the children staying with you, so I cannot anticipate any specific needs. I can't remeber my little boy having a problem with the chair but maybe we used a travel booster seat. If you book again I do have a toddler chair and a high chair you can use if you would like to. Just let me know Property Owner
Neville November 2022

“Ideal for exploring north Norfolk area.”

- Neville, November 2022
Chrissy October 2022

“We had a wonderful time at the waiting room.”

The cottage was clean, bright and warm with comfy beds. A couple of very minor changes could have improved the stay. The knives in the kitchen are great for eating but can't spread butter with them when making sandwiches. We also found the dining chairs, whilst they fit very well under the table, are too low a position for eating and our 4 yr old kept slipping off! The annexe is very well situated for the Bure Valley footpath and we went straight out onto this most mornings. We made good use of the village playground too. Ali spice and the Londis were an added bonus. We had a great stay and thank you for having us

- Chrissy, October 2022

Thank you for your lovely review I'm sorry you thought the chairs were not suitable a four year old. I can't remember my little boy having a problem. Your booking info only says child and I cannot anticipate ages and stages unless you tell me. I do have a toddler chair or a highchair available, but they are not storaged on site. I have had a few coments about the knives so I bought a butter knife for spreading. Still the comments continued so I assumed it had walked and bought another. I can confirm for the duration of your stay there were 3 butter knives availale for your use. If any future guests are unsure what a butter knife looks like I can provide a photograph Property Owner
Clare October 2022

“A superb base in Coltishall, to explore the Broads area, with the added bonus of the Bure Valley Railway passing the property!”

- Clare, October 2022
Lesley September 2022

“Good location.”

Ideal for exploring North Norfolk. Comfortable, practical accommodation with everything we needed.

- Lesley, September 2022
Philip September 2022

“Very clean and very comfortable, lovely comfy beds and nice decor.”

Nice welcome pack and the location perfect for exploring the Norfolk Broads and Coast. If we are looking to stay in the area again the Waiting Room would be our 1st choice.

- Philip, September 2022
Yvonne September 2022

“The waiting room was certainly up to the standard we have come to expect from the many Sykes holiday homes that we have stayed at.”

Clean, comfortable and well equipped. So much to see and do in the area.

- Yvonne, September 2022
Graham August 2022

“Perfect location and the cottage was lovely and clean.”

Very comfortable bed. We have had a super holiday thank you. The path at the side of the Bure Valley Railway is ideal for a early morning walk. Bus stop over the road, for a trip into Norwich. Excellent Sunday lunch at the Recruitment Sergeant. With regard to a previous review (Re. Butter knife) this has been resolved after a visit to Roy's of Wroxham.

- Graham, August 2022
Geoff July 2022

“We had as good a stay as the weather permitted (extreme heat curtailed several outdoor activities).”

The Waiting Room was well situated to be as cool as possible. We were well placed for both the coast and The Broads. The property was well appointed - maybe some different knives needed for spreading and small shelf in the shower would be useful.

- Geoff, July 2022
John July 2022

“It was a lovely cottage set in a very peaceful place.”

It had everything you needed, was spotless and had such a comfortable bed that I am now going to buy a similar mattress! We enjoyed the narrow gauge train coming by from Bure Valley Railway once per hour (10.30 am until 5.30 pm) which we could wave to from the rear patio, over the boarded fence, if we wanted, but your privacy was not invaded if you remained seated, as you were not overlooked. The village, half a mile away, had everything you needed - Fish & Chip Shop, Chinese takeaway, Indian Takeaway, Londis Store, Butcher, Garage and the Recruiting Sergeant Pub Restaurant (The meals were huge, loads of choice, slick service!) The location was great for the coastal towns & villages, the Broads and Gardens / Woodlands to visits. Probably the best cottage we have yet hired.

- John, July 2022
David June 2022

“Lovely cottage in a very nice location.”

Very comfortable but kitchen a little cramped. Apart from breakfast we ate out. Would definitely stay again.

- David, June 2022
David April 2022

“Very nice location with nice surrounding area,lots to see and do,food at the local pubs are very good”

- David, April 2022
Howard April 2022

“Well presented cottage in a very nice location.”

We can recommend the Recruiting Sergeant and Rising Sun pub/restaurants.

- Howard, April 2022
Judith April 2022

“Very nice, cosy property, perfect for 2 adults and 2 children.”

Very clean and well equipped. The Easter decorations and gift were a lovely surprise and gave a personal touch which we appreciated. The only thing I would have preferred was a smaller weight and larger size duvet on the double bed. Good location for getting out and exploring the area. The Rising Sun pub served excellent food.

- Judith, April 2022
Ann April 2022

“The Waiting Room was a very comfortable cottage with the added interest of the steam railway running behind the property.”

It is in a very convenient position for visiting the coast and Broads and has useful shops and a fish and chip shop nearby. We would recommend it highly.

- Ann, April 2022
Reuben April 2022

“An excellent property with all the facilities you can possibly think of.”

The owners were very helpful in providing a travel cot and a high chair when requested. The rooms were clean and provided everything we needed. We would book again at this property and would recommend it to our friends!

- Reuben, April 2022
Paul W March 2022

“A very clean and well equipped property in a good location.”

Comfortable and warm. Comprehensive notes and information from the owners came by email before we set off.

- Paul W, March 2022
Susan February 2022

“The Waiting Room is a very comfortable, warm little cottage.”

Perfect for relaxing after days out walking. The kitchen is very well equipped,the beds very comfortable. We really enjoyed watching the trains going past every hour on the Bure Valley Railway. There is currently some resurfacing work being done to the footpath/ cycle way which runs alongside the railway. This should be completed soon and then access to this path will be very easy from the cottage. Coltishall has all the facilities needed. Londis Store, petrol station, pharmacy and good pubs. The owner is very helpful and responds very quickly to any queries. We would highly recommend this cottage.

- Susan, February 2022
William January 2022

“We really were impressed with the Waiting Room,clean and comfortable,albeit the back gate was not accessable due to the ongoing works along the Bure Valley railway,however,we tried our best to keep the carpets clean in the entrance, the welcome pack was a lovely surprise,thankyou,We would like to book another holiday for our up coming Wedding Anniversary 50years, March 25th.”

Once again many thanks,Mr.and Mrs. W.Bowen Snettisham Norfolk.

- William, January 2022
Owen December 2021

“Clean and comfortable cottage, with everything we needed and very prompt response to queries.”

Plenty of space and in a great location.

- Owen, December 2021
Lynsey October 2021

“Great location !”

For walking ,biking and other outdoor activities! Would love to stay there again

- Lynsey, October 2021
Grant September 2021

“Absolutely loved staying at the Waiting Room.”

Great location to visit many places!! The accommodation is spotless and well thought out, it felt homely and welcoming

- Grant, September 2021
Jennifer September 2021

“The cleanliness of the property.”

Meeting the owner. The proximity of the property which is in a beautiful part of Norfolk because there is lots of places to see.

- Jennifer, September 2021
Margaret September 2021

“Lovely comfortable accommodation, very well appointed.”

Would highly recommend. The Waiting Room is in a great location to visit the broads and to see the steam trains from the garden!

- Margaret, September 2021
Michael July 2021

“Excellent holiday cottage.”

Placed well for exploring and visiting the Norfolk Broads

- Michael, July 2021
Frances July 2021

“It was brilliantly Covid secure and isolated beside the Station house, so the four of us felt very safe.”

it was good to see the Bure Valley railway pass by beside the annexe.

- Frances, July 2021
Chris June 2021

“Spot on, fully recommended”

- Chris, June 2021
Paula June 2021

“The cottage is part of a beautifully converted railway station, which has retained much of its character and is bigger than photographs suggest.”

Everything is new and spotlessly clean. The beds are very comfortable. Lots of big fluffy towels. The patio seating area is a surprise, sunny and overlooking a narrow gauge steam railway line, which we were thrilled to see when a train chugged past mid morning. Emma was very accommodating, we will definitely return. Thank you Emma,.

- Paula, June 2021
Susan June 2021

“A bit disappointed with the "Garden" it is more of a Patio, with a high fence so was unable to look at the lovely view opposite whilst having our drinks.”

But really enjoyed seeing the very cute steam trains and waiving to the smiling children. The toilet seat needs attentions as it is askew and not very comfortable for us ladies to sit on. In a great position for getting around. All in all though, a lovely place For your vacation.

- Susan, June 2021
Jennifer May 2021

“Great location for exploring north Norfolk and Norwich Cottage spacious and ...”

Great location for exploring north Norfolk and Norwich Cottage spacious and clean Village lovely with walking distance pubs A little away from main road so cottage is peaceful with green views and a big patio

- Jennifer, May 2021
Irene May 2021

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 31A Station Road.”

The accommodation was superb with the added convenience of an off road, large car parking space, right outside. It was comfortable, spacious, clean, quiet and was in the right location for us. Coltishall has a very good village general store, several takeaways, a garage, pubs and other amenities. We were able to explore the area around The Norfolk Broads and Norwich City itself easily. The North coast is within reach where you can enjoy some fantastic coastal scenery and walks. The area around Norwich Cathedral is stunning. We really appreciated the personal touch from the owner who contacted us, thank you.

- Irene, May 2021
Dan December 2020

“The cottage was perfect for our needs and so much nicer that the hotel we had booked into.”

Everything you would hope for with regards to facilities and a beautiful view over the steam railway and stables.

- Dan, December 2020
Nigel October 2020

“House was nice and clean and well equipped.”

Idea place for a small family, my boy loved seeing the trains on the bure valley railway at the bottom of the garden.

- Nigel, October 2020
Janice September 2020

“Fantastic holiday accomodation, very clean and comfortable.”

Owners have furnished the cottage to high expectations.

- Janice, September 2020
Maureen September 2020

“Shower cubicle very small.”

Cottage was lovely but we thought it was to small to accommodate 4adults.

- Maureen, September 2020
Shaun September 2020

“The accommodation was clean and Covid had obviously been taken into consideration.”

The welcome goodies were lovely to find and also the thoughtful bag of masks and hand sanitiser. The only reason we have slightly marked down the comfort score is because there is not enough comfortable seating for the four people this property accommodates.

- Shaun, September 2020
David August 2020

“Excellent accommodation, and ideally suited for touring Norfolk Broads and 30mins from Croner coast”

- David, August 2020
Andrew August 2020

“Lovely accommodation, felt like "home" as soon as we arrived.”

Great location for exploring North Norfolk with easy access to the Broads, the beaches and Norwich.

- Andrew, August 2020
Antje August 2020

“We enjoyed our stay in the cottage very much.”

It had all we needed and is a lovely place to be. The cottage is a good base and sutaibly located to explore Noffolk and the Broads.

- Antje, August 2020
Sarah July 2020

“A fantastic quiet base to explore from.”

Very comfortable and clean and the Bure Valley railway and walking paths on the doorstep is an added gem in this little jewel.

- Sarah, July 2020
Carl July 2020

“Lovely Clean cottage just adequate for our needs.”

Very pleasant helpful owner who helped with all our coronavirus queries.

- Carl, July 2020
Paul July 2020

“Absolutely fantastic little place to stay.”

Spotlessly clean throughout everything you could need at the property is there. Small garden to the rear is lovely to sit out when the weather is nice and see the Bure Valley train go by over the weekend. Really good location not far from the broads and not a massive distance if you fancy a drive to the coast which we did. Nice traffic free walk along the railway to Wroxham (just be aware of cyclists when it gets narrow in parts). I think you can also walk along the railway to Aylsham if you're after a good long walk. Shops and pubs within walking distance, a lot closer than most other places we looked to stay. Really couldn't be happier with our stay and would highly recommend it to others!

- Paul, July 2020
John March 2020

“Only downsize was the very cramped shower cubicle and the problem of water temp.”

not remaining constant.

- John, March 2020

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area and electric fire
Gas central heating with electric woodburning-effect fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for two cars
Rear patio with seating
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.7 miles

The property

31A Station Road is a single storey annexe based in the village of Coltishall, Norfolk. Hosting two bedrooms including a double and twin, plus a shower room, this cottage can sleep four guests. There is also a sitting room with dining area and a kitchen. To the outside is a patio area with furniture and off-road parking for two cars. 31A Station Road is a comfortable base for families or couples wanting to break away from their normal routines, any-time-of-year.

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About the location

COLTISHALL

Wroxham 4 miles; Norwich 9 miles.

The pretty Norfolk Broadland village of Coltishall is known locally as the ‘Gateway to the Broads’, where, on Coltishall Common, you can find an array of moored boats sitting along the banks of the River Bure. The banks of the River Bure are the picturesque setting of Coltishall Staithe, a large grassed area enjoying riverside pubs and restaurants, a village store/Post Office and attractive cottages. In summer, both locals and visitors enjoy relaxing picnics, feeding the ducks and playing ball games, while in winter, the local waterfowl enjoy Coltishall Staithe’s riverside tranquillity. On the outskirts of Coltishall is the summertime pick-up stop of the Bure Valley Railway, a narrow gauge steam and diesel service running between the market town of Aylsham and Wroxham, and walkers can enjoy the riverside footpath from Coltishall Lock. The local area offers a wide choice of places to visit from craft barns and beautiful gardens to National Trust properties and Redwings Horse Sanctuary, while river boat trips can also be enjoyed. With Norfolk’s beautiful and varied coastline within easy reach, this is a lovely location for discovering Norfolk.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A lovely cottage in a great location next to The Bure Valley Railway.”

“Ideal for exploring north Norfolk area.”

“We had a wonderful time at the waiting room.”

“A superb base in Coltishall, to explore the Broads area, with the added bonus of the Bure Valley Railway passing the property!”

“Good location.”

“Very clean and very comfortable, lovely comfy beds and nice decor.”

“The waiting room was certainly up to the standard we have come to expect from the many Sykes holiday homes that we have stayed at.”

“Perfect location and the cottage was lovely and clean.”

“We had as good a stay as the weather permitted (extreme heat curtailed several outdoor activities).”

“It was a lovely cottage set in a very peaceful place.”

“Lovely cottage in a very nice location.”

“Very nice location with nice surrounding area,lots to see and do,food at the local pubs are very good”

“Well presented cottage in a very nice location.”

“Very nice, cosy property, perfect for 2 adults and 2 children.”

“The Waiting Room was a very comfortable cottage with the added interest of the steam railway running behind the property.”

“An excellent property with all the facilities you can possibly think of.”

“A very clean and well equipped property in a good location.”

“The Waiting Room is a very comfortable, warm little cottage.”

“Clean and comfortable cottage, with everything we needed and very prompt response to queries.”

“Great location !”

“Absolutely loved staying at the Waiting Room.”

“The cleanliness of the property.”

“Lovely comfortable accommodation, very well appointed.”

“Excellent holiday cottage.”

“It was brilliantly Covid secure and isolated beside the Station house, so the four of us felt very safe.”

“Spot on, fully recommended”

“The cottage is part of a beautifully converted railway station, which has retained much of its character and is bigger than photographs suggest.”

“A bit disappointed with the "Garden" it is more of a Patio, with a high fence so was unable to look at the lovely view opposite whilst having our drinks.”

“Great location for exploring north Norfolk and Norwich Cottage spacious and ...”

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 31A Station Road.”

“The cottage was perfect for our needs and so much nicer that the hotel we had booked into.”

“House was nice and clean and well equipped.”

“Fantastic holiday accomodation, very clean and comfortable.”

“Shower cubicle very small.”

“The accommodation was clean and Covid had obviously been taken into consideration.”

“Excellent accommodation, and ideally suited for touring Norfolk Broads and 30mins from Croner coast”

“Lovely accommodation, felt like "home" as soon as we arrived.”

“We enjoyed our stay in the cottage very much.”

“A fantastic quiet base to explore from.”

“Lovely Clean cottage just adequate for our needs.”

“Absolutely fantastic little place to stay.”

“Only downsize was the very cramped shower cubicle and the problem of water temp.”

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About the location

COLTISHALL