28 Oxborough

We had a lovely stay in Oxborough - it was comfortable, clean and met all our needs.

We enjoyed the location - walking into the Oxburgh estate from the cottage and strolling to the pub in the evening, days in King's Lynn and visits to the coast provided variety and interest.

Before we arrived we were a little concerned looking at previous feedback, but it seemed that every single point had been addressed.

The property was larger than expected, very clean, welcoming and with great facilities. The welcome pack with washing up liquid, tea towels etc was a nice touch and sufficient for our 6 day stay. We sat out several evenings in the beautiful enclosed garden and loved the history and cosiness of the cottage. Had a lovely meal at the Bedingfeld Arms too. We'll definitely be back and would be happy to recommend to others.

The property location description is sufficiently inaccurate as to misrepresent it - it is tucked away up an unlit path not 'adjacent to the village green'.

It has one bathroom, not two (it does have two toilets). The recommended parking area is not suitable for normal vehicles. The facility is tired and in desperate need of a handyman to sort out the missing lightbulbs, warped toilet door, clean the oven properly, refit the shower so that it is useable as a shower, refit the blinds so that they are the right way round and the mechanisms work and tidy up the nice but overgrown and unkempt garden. The bed linen was nice but a double duvet inside a king size duvet cover was comical. The WIFI worked well. We enjoyed our stay in the area, visited both the Hall and the Bedingfield Arms - which was excellent - but would want to see a substantial improvement in the cottage before recommending it to others.

Cleanliness was poor Garden unusable over grown which was a shame as weather was great and would have been nice to sit outside.

Some lights not working door handle falling off

Very nice spacious cottage in a lovely area within walking distance of a super National Trust property, the neighbours of this cottage were quiet during our stay and the parking is easy and safe close by.

Few down points are, the bath takes ages to drain while having a shower and this needs sorting out as not nice to stand in water, the kettle needs a good de scale, and the garden table and chairs are very poor and need replacing , what this property needs really is a good deep clean and little jobs doing. Lastly my wife and I stay in cottages at least twice every year and this is the first one where the owners have not even left a pint of milk ? others have left, a bottle of wine, chocs, cakes, bread, eggs, etc, but this felt a bit mean and unwelcoming which is a shame.

The property was clean and tidy had everything we required for a very pleasant stay.

Location was great for us as we were visiting family in the area.

The cottage was comfortable.

The cooking items were adequate and the oven instructions were appreciated! Unfortunately no matches or towels were provided which was unfortunate as we had to ask for towels and go and buy matches so no fire or showers until the second day. The bathroom floor and shower curtain were not clean with visible dirt smears. Otherwise- a very cosy cottage in a very convenient location. Would recommend guests bring slippers as the kitchen floor gets quite cold!

Amazing place to stay.

a home from home very quiet and well equipped for our day have marked it as a favourite and will stay there again

Lovely property in a great location!

Would definitely recommend.

Extremely comfortable traditional cottage in the tranquil village of Oxborough.

We felt extremely fortunate to have stumbled upon this little gem. It's well equipped for all your needs on holiday, with enough kitchen equipment to rustle up a decent meal on the days that the local gastropub isn't open (Mondays and Tuesdays are their days off). Close enough to interesting towns and the north Norfolk coast to give us a really lovely break. Thanks.

Lovley cottage in a superb area

Thanks very much for all.

We enjoy our two weeks. The cottage was very confortable and well situated in a lovely village.

was a lovely cottage but unfortunatly the shower wouldnt work

The cottage at 28 Oxborough is lovely.

Quaint, welcoming and very comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing break away. Newly decorated in most rooms and fresh carpets downstairs and a new fridge in the kitchen. The gardener came whilst we were there and tidied the very quiet back-garden which was nice. We had good weather so could benefit from the garden to relax in after sightseeing. Thank you to the owners who have a very special place to let others enjoy.

The cottage is in a quit place/village with a nice garden.

We had a lovely time there. The ceiling from the toilet to the bathroom is low en we had some problems with that. The weather was great, so we had a lovely time in Oxbourough en the rest of Norfolk. And now in Dutch. Mooie locatie, goed gelegen tov National Trust landgoederen en de noordzee. Huisje prima en was er lekker rustig om bij te komen.

We had a comfortable stay at 28 Oxborough, however, there are a number of minor faults regarding the property; a) The shower works but is very hard to turn on and off, the handle is extremely stiff.

b) The blind in the living area by the road window does not go up further than half way. c) There were (what we believe to be) chocolate marks on the throw on the sofa nearest the window (we turned the throw over so they could not be seen). d) I know other users have noted this but the grass by the back door (in my opinion) would make an ideal parking space for one small/medium car.....just a thought - instead of parking the car by the telephone box which was by the way very muddy.

The cottage looks very nice after its winter maintenance.

The new heaters are a definite improvement although it could still be a little warmer. Some coat hooks downstairs would be a welcome addition. Another pleasant few days at no 28.

A lovely house with a well equipped kitchen and utility and everything nice and clean and comfortable.

The surrounding area is full of fascinating places to visit, either historical houses, ancient churches, forest walks, friendly pubs with great food. We had a wonderful week.

Great cottage, would have been lovely to sit in the garden but weather not great.

So near the pub. Shame you can’t park in the spot next to the house, you have to carry bags a little way and lots of leaves covered the car Lovely hot and powerful shower Could do with new frying pans

Lovely cottage in a great position.

It was very clean and well equipped with lovely kitchen and furniture. We will definitely be returning! We arrived as the weather turned much colder and the heating was inadequate. There was no fuel left for the woodburner until we contacted the keyholder who brought some the next day. It would have been better to have known that a special wood substitute was needed before we came. In a couple of days we were warm enough. The NT property and lovely pub are a short walk away and well worth a visit.

The property was even better than expected.

Clean, plenty of bedlinnen and towels, good shower with warm water quiclkly and powerfull “jet”, more than well stocked kitchen, most beautiful garden and a decoration and furnishing one might expect in a cottage. Tattines of some of the furniture didn’t bother us: that’s part of the decor. Same as the low ceiling downstairs and low doors overall. We bumped our heads several times but it is to be expected in a house like this. The dining table was difficult to sit at: one can’t put ones legs under the table and it’s kind of wonky. When we booked, the site mentioned that there was a DVD-player but there wasn’t: the HDMI-cable was there but no DVD-player. When we mentioned this the comment was, that it would be removed from the site. But it must have been there quite recently since the cable was still there. And I hate ceramic hobs but that has not put us off in any way. Location is simply perfect: slam bam in the middle of every major place to visit. We’ll gladly visit again!

We had a nice stay the cottage has a lovely character & charm the beds were very comfortable & the various artworks were lovely however it could be made better by upgrading the flooring & carpets, lots of stains as mentioned by a previous reviewer.

Some of the towels were quite old & grey & in need of replacement along with some of the crockery which the mugs had bad tea stains & glazing chipped.All in all a good stay but improvements required .

Really enjoyed the cottage.

Blessed with great weather so spent most of the time in the large back garden. Great area if you like walking, history, architecture, and good pubs

Such a quaint, quiet and cosy cottage - or could be!

!! We had quite a few issues which if addressed could improve the property. In the main - although the kitchen was well equipped there was a 'bad' smell in the area of the fridge along with a smell of 'soot'!! The fridge did not work well at all - our very fresh milk went sour in two days - the door was strapped fastened and there was no bottle tray in the door as the casement was broken!! The carpets throughout need a very good clean - especially near the kitchen door. The garden needs a lot of TLC and I found the outside front door handle in the grass outside one day!! Other issues include blinds as reported before. The double bed was very comfortable and the duvet so good I have been out and bought one!!! Having said all this if the above issues were addressed and the property was given a good deep clean and a lick of paint we would go back - the cottage itself is lovely and the location excellent.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 28, Oxborough; quiet, comfortable, easy walk to the Bedingfeld Arms for a drink and a meal and to Oxborough Estate.

We’d certainly return.

Lovely location, nice and peaceful.

Very cosy. A few minor points. The patio furniture could have done with a good clean. The wood burner had not been cleaned (lots of ash in the burner), plus no stock of "hotties" to fuel the stove. The door to the bathroom "snags" on the floor. Had to improvise as no ice cube tray in freezer. Overall though, a wonderful little cottage. Thank you.

Nasty smell in kitchen, living and dining room carpet very stained and dirty looking.

Paint peeled off the wall over storage heater in dining area. Very dusty in lots of places around the house also window frames need a good clean. To me the whole house needs a good clean and decorating very tired looking. Beds was very comfortable but one of pillowcases was torn and some need pillow protectors on. Will not be returning it could be made a beautiful cottage.

The cottage was easy to find and the parking was convenient - just a few steps to walk.

The cottage was delightful: beautifully furnished and very well equipped. A fascinating collection of prints! The welcome pack was the most generous we'd ever had - thank you. The only downside was that when we arrived just after 3pm in dismal weather it was very cold inside, and although the handbook said there was fuel on the larder floor we couldn't find any. The heaters were barely warm and in spite of following the instructions we couldn't get any hot water. Perhaps it could be turned on in advance when the cottage is to be occupied? The next day there was hot water and we went out and bought logs for the fire, so after that we were quite comfortable. We would book again, but this time would go prepared!

Generally, A very comfortable and cosy cottage Although there were some issues with Hot water; On our first day we had no hot water then on the second day there was hot water?

without us having to change any settings. The kitchen appliances were a bit dated but all in all great value for money.

Lovely cottage with great character.

Very well equipped and very clean. Good instructions for arrival and good communication. The cottage is as described in a lovely quiet location in the village.

Lovely cottage, nice location, comfy beds.

Some of the electric heaters not working very well or not at all. Parking on muddy road quite far from the door.

Nice little cottage and was ideal for exploring the Norfolk area, did feel that the cottage needed a little bit of TLC in places as parts looked worse for wear.

The main light switch in the twin bedroom didn't work. There was a massive crack on both sides of the wall joining both bedrooms which looked a little worrying and as previous reviews have mentioned not all the blinds stay down when you pull them down (near the bathroom) or were missing blinds completly (Kitchen windows facing the footpath). The livingroom was cozy and warm, so much so we didn't feel the need to use the woodfire and the sofa's were comfortable to sit on. Kitchen was very well stocked with pots etc though the oven knob to turn it on was a little tricky to use at first. Just think it needs a bit of upkeep to get it's shine back but otherwise a good quiet place to stay if you want to explore Norfolk by Car, Foot or Bike.

We really enjoyed our stay here.

The property was very clean and comfortable. It is very handy for exploring the area, with a great pub only a minutes walk away.

Charming cosy cottage.

We enjoyed our stay.

A really lovely and comfortable cottage, with plenty of space and comfy beds and sofas.

It felt like staying in a real home, which we really liked. It’s in a very quiet spot, with bedroom views over fields in one side and the village green from the other. The pub at the end of the lane was a lovely place for a drink or a meal and we loved being as bake to walk to Oxburgh Hall The kitchen was well equipped with lots of pots and pans and everything you need. The welcome pack was very nice and we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.

The cottage was lovely, we arrived two days before Christmas and their was a little Christmas tree and lovely little chocolate hamper.

We had a wonderful, comfortable stay. Thank you.

Overall a pleasant stay, but there were some items that could be improved.

The roller blinds didn't stay down, the light switch in the bathroom needs replacing and a sign by the bins saying what each one is for would be beneficial

Comfortable cottage and great base to travel to other areas.

A delightful cottage with lots of character, very comfortable and spacious.

Ideal for exploring the Fens or Thetford forest, Oxbrough Hall National Trust etc, would certainly consider returning.

Lovely cottage in a quiet hamlet, foodie pub a few doors away and Oxburgh Hall over the road.

Short drive to Swaffham town for all of your needs (can recommend the Chinese restaurant) and easy access to Kings Lynn, Norwich and all coastal areas. The cottage itself is very homely and comfortable with everything you need, including laundry facilities. It was lovely and clean and the garden well kept. Highly recommend!

cosy cottage in a small and beautiful village.

We enjoyed the stay. Would like to visit again sometimes.

It was a lovely clean cottage with an adorable garden.

Perfect for just sitting in and relaxing and not doing very much at all during this heatwave. As for the location, just perfect, away from the crowds!

The cottage itself was clean, tidy and comfortable and had everything we needed.

The only probable and it was a big problem was the jungle of a garden. You do not leave a garden in that order when you rent it out, don't they have a gardener?

Lovely area, friendly people in village , good location with a great pub.

Loved it!

Beautiful place, well prepared.

Very helpful liaison with the 'caretaker' - Christina both prior and during the holiday.

Had a short break in this cute cottage with a sunny, private back garden.

Easy parking on road outside. Very good pub restaurant (Bedingfeld Arms) two minutes walk away. National Trust Oxborough Hall three minutes walk away. Useful as a base to visit many Norfolk attractions. Minor issue (which may be due to Covid-19, as it occurred in another Sykes holiday cottage) was lack of instructions for use of equipment. We failed to get the microwave to work! However, I would not hesitate to book this cottage again.

We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage and garden were really pleasant and comfortable.

We appreciated the bread, milk, biscuits and fresh flowers provided on arrival.

Lovely cottage with everything you need to explore Norfolk.

The beach is still an hour away but there are lots of attractions nearby too. Oxborough Hall is only a minute away. We were a little worried about renting a cottage whilst the Coronavirus is still around but the cottage was given a deep clean before we arrived and Christine had left the windows open for fresh air. We felt quite reassured and safe.

Lovely cottage and garden.

Warm and welcoming with fresh flowers, bread and milk most appreciated. Well equipped. Will definitely go again.

A really homely cosy country cottage with plenty of kitchen equipment, spacious lounge with comfortable sofas plus dining area.

Attractive bedrooms with quality bedding for a peaceful nights of sleep. The courtyard garden will be lovely to sit outside to enjoy in the Spring and Summer. There is a great menu available at the local pub only a two minute walk away, as well as country walks literally on the doorstep. It was very nice to arrive and find the cottage lights on to welcome us, plus the essentials of bread, milk and biscuits left fin the kitchen for our arrival.The beautiful jug of fresh roses in the lounge were a lovely touch.

Very nice cottage.

Clean and comfortable and quiet. Felt very at home there. Nice and handy for visiting other places. Within waking distance of Oxborough Hall which is an interesting place to visit. Local pub just down the road, good food and atmosphere. Owners left a very nice welcome gift for us which was much appreciated. It was very good to sit in the attractive garden in the sun. A washer/dryer was a very useful addition. Haven't found one of these in any of the other cottages we have visited. All in all, a very good holiday was had. Recommend.

Excellent cottage with a lovely private garden - beautiful area - cottage very well-equipped - we will be back.

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This is a beautiful cottage.

Location was just right on a country lane, we wanted to be away from hustle bustle but still have quiet neighbours. All i could hear was the sound of the birds. Travel cot and high chair was provided. Eveything you would need for a week stay included, don't think there was anything missing. 2 irons, all cutlery and kicthenware, all toileteries, provided. We would definitely stay here again. Christine was very friendly who i contacted to organise entry to the property and met on the day we left. Booking was very easy on the phone and very pleasant.

House small but perfectly formed Price very reasonable Owner easy to contact and very friendly Village surprisingly noisy

On the upside the cottage is lovely and comfortable, loads of space,it is also in a nice location.

A nice welcome of bread milk and biscuits. On the downside there is no curtain at the patio doors in the kitchen for night time also the kitchen window looking out on the lane didnt have either a curtain or a blind so people passing were able to see in. The blind in the living room at the back wouldnt stay down. These may seem little things but we felt it let the cottage down. A visitors book might also have been an advantage to pass on little tips of places to eat and visit .

A beautiful location, lovely cottage very clean and larger than it looks in the pictures with a pretty enclosed little garden for sitting outside,suitable for a couple or small family, we would stay again.

I stayed in this cottage on my own to be near my family in Boughton.

Straight away it felt like home,with special touches like luxury biscuits bread and milk . loved my stay here and felt very safe. Totally recommend the Bedingfield Arms and a visit to Oxborough Hall is a must ! FAB!