Sycamore | Wood Norton | East Anglia | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

61 Customer Review(s)

Janet
May 2024

“The cottage is situated in the Norfolk countryside but with easy access to Holt, Fakenham and Sherringham.”

Sycamore is one of several converted farm buildings surrounding a small courtyard. Both inside and outside maintained to a high standard. Although Sycamore is on a working farm, there were no agricultural noises, animal or machinary, to distrub the bucolic atomsphere.

Sycamore is one of several converted farm buildings surrounding a small courtyard. Both inside and outside maintained to a high standard. Although Sycamore is on a working farm, there were no agricultural noises, animal or machinary, to distrub the bucolic atomsphere.

- Janet, May 2024
Dave April 2024

“We had a very enjoyable stay at the cottage which we found to be well situated for getting around the area.”

The facilities in the cottage were exactly what we needed although a smart TV would have been nice as we had to watch some programs on a laptop. The overall presentation of the cottage was good although a more thorough clean would in order as there are quite a few cobwebs around. The beds are very comfortable and heating works very well, we even found the internet to be very good although the mobile signal is not great which could be considered a holiday benefit. There is plenty to do in the local area although eating out is a bit hit and miss.

- Dave, April 2024
Ken April 2024

“Very, very good.”

We look forward to visiting again. :0)

- Ken, April 2024
Brian November 2023

“We just needed a base for our weekend visit to the Christmas Spectacular at Thursford just a short distance away.”

Great!

- Brian, November 2023
John October 2023

“This was our second visit.”

The cottage is well equipped, in a quiet location and ideally situated for visiting the area. We hope to make a further visit.

- John, October 2023
Gordon September 2023

“Just great!”

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- Gordon, September 2023
Jacqueline September 2023

“As expected from the photos of the property, the furnishing and decor is a little dated, but we found everything to be clean and comfortable, with plenty of hot water for washing and showers.”

The owners are no doubt aware of the slight ripple in the vinyl flooring in the kitchen area. Other improvements could be the provision of a couple of dishwasher safe chopping boards and a pair of oven gloves. Also, the outside patio area, although screened for a degree of privacy, would be more attractive and enjoyable to sit in with the addition of some flowering plants. Otherwise, we found the accommodation to be in a peaceful, quiet location, handy for days spent visiting Cromer and Pensthorpe Park during our weekend break.

- Jacqueline, September 2023
Peter Martin July 2023

“Excellent facilities for a family holiday”

- Peter Martin, July 2023
Ray June 2023

“Sycamore cottage lies at the end of a gated driveway, next to a farm.”

The location in the tiny village of Wood Norton is perfect for those wanting to get away from it all and enjoy the peace and quite of rural Norfolk. Despite being in the 'middle of nowhere', it is just five miles from the town of Fakenham and all the resorts such as Cromer, Sheringham, Wells, Brancaster etc. are easily reached just a short drive away. The cottage itself is very well appointed and very clean, and has everything one could want for a comfortable pleasant holiday. There is also a play field with amusements for those with kids. I marked comfort down one because I'm 6' - 3'' and found the sofa etc a bit too low.

- Ray, June 2023
Keith April 2023

“Lovely cottage, accessible and wheelchair friendly.”

Had everything we needed. Jane was on hand and very helpful

- Keith, April 2023
Anne March 2023

“The property is as nice and spacious as the online pictures showed - no use of clever photography!”

! In a lovely quiet location, though the single car wide country lanes cant be avoided if you want to explore the area. The cottage had everything you could need including an ironing board, which was really useful for me on a sewing break( but take your own oven gloves). All appliances used worked well too. The cottage was very warm but the thermostat was easily to hand. The main bedroom is large and the bed was on the firm side but I liked that. There is lots of hanging space and storage for your case etc.( main bedroom only used). Bathrooms were impressively clean and shower lovely and hot. The owner was to hand and really helpful and friendly, when needed. All in all this was a great find and perfect for what I needed. I would definitely consider returning again.

- Anne, March 2023
Claire February 2023

“Owner very helpful when we had a query.”

She came out straight away. Beds very comfortable. Bed linen high quality. Accessibility for wheelchair very good. Lots of local wildlife which was a bonus including monk jack and roe deer. Excellent overall.

- Claire, February 2023
Stephen January 2023

“Property very good and very warm [To warm really] but able to adjust heat fairly quickly .”

Could do with a wooden spatula for cooking , apart this very good. Property very roomy and well laid out . Would book again & recommend friends to do so. The only downside was all the E-Mails from Web-site this would put me off & i have unsubscribed to this .

- Stephen, January 2023
Mark November 2022

“Very peaceful setting as described & easy for visiting coast.”

Clean and tidy but lacking the extras that would make us want to return. Mattress is incredibly firm. The kettle was in dire need of descaling, with the filter having disintegrated. I guess you only get what you pay for and as it was a cheap break, then you don't get more than one toilet roll, one tiny guest soap a pint of milk & coffee/tea sachets for the days you are staying! Not sure we even encountered a first aid kit, but there must have been one? Overall, acceptable but wouldn't be returning!

- Mark, November 2022
William November 2022

“Great holiday here while visiting area for Thursford Christmas show ,ideal ...”

Great holiday here while visiting area for Thursford Christmas show ,ideal location for nearby tourist spots, comfortable and warm and well maintained will definitely book again

- William, November 2022
Brian November 2022

“This was our second visit this year.”

We loved the secure parking and the central location and would like to come again.

- Brian, November 2022
David October 2022

“Had a lovely time cottage was good clean and well stocked did have a problem one ...”

Had a lovely time cottage was good clean and well stocked did have a problem one night but the owner sorted it out next day all in all very good

- David, October 2022
David August 2022

“Extremely happy with our stay.”

Exceptionally clean and comfortable, nice park for the grand children across the way and we all enjoyed the table tennis!

- David, August 2022
Sarah August 2022

“We had an excellent time staying at Sycamore.”

The place is very centrally located in Norfolk and within easy reach of so many tourist attractions and beautiful beaches. The accommodation is far more spacious than the pictures indicate and it was exceptionally clean on arrival. We did have a problem with the dishwasher and this was dealt with promptly and we were kept informed throughout of what was happening - couldn't ask for more. Just a minor point, I do feel that the outside table and chairs could do with being replaced as they were old and faded however this did not affect our stay. We hope to return at some point in the future and would definitely recommend the place to family and friends.

- Sarah, August 2022
Janet July 2022

“The bed was very hard-maybe needs a mattress topper?”

Apart from that the cottage was spacious and comfortable and we enjoyed watching the cows and the activities of the farm. Lovely attractions nearby -especially enjoyed Felbrig Hall and the narrow gauge railway from Wells

- Janet, July 2022
Brian July 2022

“The complex is gated which adds security to the stay.”

The location is great being central to the attractions in Norfolk.

- Brian, July 2022
Mary June 2022

“The bed was a bit on the hard side and the car park was away from the cottage which you don't realise before you book.”

Having said that the cottage was very nice and well equipped.

- Mary, June 2022
Peter April 2022

“Clean and comfortable property well equiped and a nice quite location, good position for visiting lots of places in Norfolk.”

Nice to have a small welcome pack of tea , coffee, milk and dishwasher tablets.

- Peter, April 2022
Roy December 2021

“That's the 3d time we have stayed at Sycamore Cottage and there will be more.”

Many thanks RG

- Roy, December 2021
Stuart November 2021

“Sycamore is located on the edge of Wood Norton in very peaceful isolation.”

The property is spacious, well equipped and comfortable. We would certainly consider a return sometime in the future.

- Stuart, November 2021
Ray September 2021

“See my e-mail to your agent.”

- Ray, September 2021
Nicola August 2021

“The cottage was spotless when we arrived.”

All the rooms were far bigger than expected and all necessary equipment was in the cottage. A couple of very small points: - towels could have been a size or two bigger, as a tall woman it was hard to protect all private parts

- Nicola, August 2021
Elfan April 2021

“Sycamore cottage is lovely, we have never had a cottage that was so roomy if that makes sense.”

I use a mobility scooter at times and I could go straight from the car park along the path and actually drive straight into the cottage and park it in the hallway. Only one downside and that was our outside seating was never in direct sunlight but the owners couldn’t do anything about this as they can’t move the sun and if we were that desperate we could have gone to sit in the field. We would highly recommend this cottage for it’s peace and tranquility, and the countryside around it is wonderful.

- Elfan, April 2021
Joe October 2020

“It was wonderful, thank you”

- Joe, October 2020
Jane September 2020

“Our second time at Sycamore.”

We felt safe and secure, important in these difficult times. We'll be back. A big thank you to all who made this well needed holiday happen!

- Jane, September 2020
Lewis September 2020

“Great cottage to stay in, good location, nice and clean, really spacious.”

Have stayed in a number of self-catered cottages before with Sykes and this was definitely the largest. Only comment is that there was only one toilet roll and a couple of dishwasher capsules provided - when I queried this, it was explained that this was due to the cottage being self-catered and it was assumed we would go out and buy our own. I understand this, but have never had this situation in any of the other Sykes cottages I have stayed in, they usually provide the basics in terms of sufficient toilet roll, dishwasher capsules and other essentials. May be worth highlighting that these aren't provided here in the description - we deliberately bought all of our food with us etc to avoid having to go shopping during Covid-19 pandemic, but unfortunately had to then go to the shops anyway in order to be able to go to the toilet! Otherwise, was a great stay and the cottages are lovely.

- Lewis, September 2020
Elizabeth July 2020

“Accommodation was easy to book.”

accommodation was better then I expected really comfortable for 4 adults. Plenty of room and table and chairs outside was a bonus! really enjoyed our stay. Directions to the property were detailed and clear. very quite and peaceful setting.

- Elizabeth, July 2020
Dawn July 2020

“Lack of enough toilet rolls Could do with more kitchen equipment eg colander”

- Dawn, July 2020
Peter July 2020

“The photos don't do the barn justice it's such a beautiful place, very quiet, ...”

The photos don't do the barn justice it's such a beautiful place, very quiet, the only fault we found was lots of cobwebs which surprised us as it was stated that the barn had a deep clean before we arrived but this wouldn't put us going again

- Peter, July 2020
Karen December 2019

“Lovely and clean perfect for our visit to Thursford.”

On arrival there was cake and milk which was very thoughtful. All in all a lovely place to stay

- Karen, December 2019
Michael October 2019

“Remote bungalow.”

Very peaceful.needs better wi fi signal .

- Michael, October 2019
Luke September 2019

“The property was lovely, spacious and had all the facilities you would need for either a short or long stay.”

- Luke, September 2019
Fiona August 2019

“Our first reaction when we walked in was WOW.”

The photos do not do the property justice and the rooms were larger than expected. The master bedroom was massive and the two shower rooms were impressive. To be honest we were a little worried as the standard of accommodation was higher than expected and we though it might have been aimed more at adults - however most of the people staying there were families with young children. Although the cottages were attached we did not hear any noise from any other families staying there - we were more worried about our kids disturbing others to be honest but was able to relax. There was plenty of parking and the courtyard had recently be paved which made carrying cases etc in very easy. The kitchen was very well equipped and clean - we however did have to look up how to work the washing machine/tumble dryer. The internet was much better than expected as the cottages are quite rural. We did stay harvest week so the farm was probably slightly busier than normal but not enough to disturb the peace and tranquillity of the cottages especially as the courtyard is walled. The only thing that I would have liked to see was a little more info about the farm - we did find the play area after a little investigation but overall both us and our guests were impressed and hope to book again for next year.

- Fiona, August 2019
Joyce June 2019

“This is second time I have booked through you and on both occasions I found properties and documentation excellent”

- Joyce, June 2019
Lin May 2019

“What a find!”

The arrival instructions were easy to follow to the gated property with plenty of parking space. The cottage was lovely and warm when we arrived and the homemade cakes were a nice touch, delicious and much appreciated. We chose Sycamore Cottage for our holiday as we were two couples looking for a two bedroom, two bathroom property and this was just what we'd hoped for. We found it very spacious, comfortable, well-equiped and extremely clean. We would highly recommend Sycamore Cottage and although we were out every day visiting points of interest we could have been just as happy spending time relaxing indoors. Thank you for providing such a lovely holiday home.

- Lin, May 2019
Brian March 2019

“This was one of the best equipped places we have ever stayed in.”

It was comfortable and in a brilliant location for exploring the North Norfolk countryside. Welcoming on arrival with some milk provided with some very naughty but nice cakes. We will definitely return.

- Brian, March 2019
Brad December 2018

“Beautiful cottage/setting,felt like home!”

- Brad, December 2018
Jane October 2018

“Clean and comfortable.”

Nice and warm. Lovely and quiet. A good well equipped base to visit this part of Norfolk.

- Jane, October 2018
David August 2018

“Excellent accommodation nice and clean.”

Too quiet for our taste. Over all a lovely break.

- David, August 2018
Rick June 2018

“A potential future problem with the shower was sorted out the same day.”

- Rick, June 2018
Melvin Roy June 2018

“As I am nearly 80 and disabled it was quite a shock to arrive and find I could not park near the cottage to unload.”

There was no offer of help. Had I known this I would not have booked this cottage and that would have been a pity because there is no doubt that it is the best cottage I have rented in the area. Very comfortable and large. All this needs is a small trolley of the type you see at a garden centre and the problem is solved. Another problem was the concrete path to the cottage, there was a warning notice on the gate to warn you that the path is uneven. It certainly is and is most unsuitable for a disability buggy. A cheap surface skim would cure this.

- Melvin Roy, June 2018
Don May 2018

“Sycamore was a very roomy and comfortable place to spend our holiday in.”

We enjoyed the quite and the rural aspect. Liked it a lot thank you. Don. Sue and Sandra

- Don, May 2018
Anne November 2017

“Sycamore is in a very nice country area - good for visiting the North Norfolk coast as well as the countryside and country towns.”

WiFi was a little intermittent at times but that was no problem.

- Anne, November 2017
Bridget October 2017

“Excellent very restful”

- Bridget, October 2017
Barry October 2016

“A lovely cottage, building, fiittings, all kitchen wares, just everything was top quality.”

Mr Pope came to see us to make sure everything was ok. He let us know he would be about if there as any problem (there wasn't). Reassuring and no way intrusive. Although no phone signal wifi was available so Whatsapp gave us communication. We will revisit! Thank you Mr & Mrs Pope.

- Barry, October 2016
Mr Hewitt September 2016

“Cottage was a bit 'cobwebby' in the corners and radiators too.”

Furnishings and linens were top notch but towels let them down (small & thin quality)

- Mr Hewitt, September 2016
Leonard September 2016

“This was our second visit in the last 2 years, and once again the accommodation lived up to our expectations.”

Clean, comfortable, well equipped and an ideal base for exploring that part of Norfolk. Brilliant weather. Would have no hesitation in visiting again in the future.

- Leonard, September 2016
Chris July 2016

“Really lovely quiet cottage in a beautiful setting.”

The owner was really helpful and gave us milk when we arrived late. Great place for kids with the playground, safe surroundings and cows to look at in the mornings just down the lane.

- Chris, July 2016
Paul July 2016

“Spacious and comfortable property and within easy reach of all the attractions we wished to visit.”

- Paul, July 2016
Jan August 2015

“A lovely, spacious cottage that has a very well equipped kitchen, and plenty of drawers and wardrobes in the bedrooms.”

The owner was very welcoming and the play park was enjoyed by all the cottage's children. I would thoroughly recommend to any family or group of friends. We would love to return.

- Jan, August 2015
Anne July 2015

“A very comfortable and roomy property in a beautiful part of Norfolk, plenty of interesting places to visit.”

- Anne, July 2015
Elsie July 2015

“The cottage was really good, having 2 walk in shower units was excellent - exactly what we needed.”

Plus the bonus of having an electric gate at the entrance to the site which gave a sense of safety when sleeping with windows open on the ground floor.

- Elsie, July 2015
Leonard September 2014

“It was re-assuring to keep our vehicle behind security gates.”

The absence of traffic noise made for a very quiet and peaceful holiday, considering also that the property was located on a working farm there was no smell and no noisy farm machinery. The owner kindly arranged for delivery of a daily paper.

- Leonard, September 2014
Anne July 2014

“Fabulous cottage that was much bigger than expected.”

Top quality fittings and crockery etc. Wonderful area for exploring with family. There was so much to do - we loved it! It was a very well appointed home from home. We felt very spoilt! Lovely people and we will be back.

- Anne, July 2014
Malcolm June 2014

“In a quiet location, the gated access was a good security bonus.”

Friendly welcome and a really comfortable and relaxing stay with everything we needed.

- Malcolm, June 2014
Clare May 2014

“A well equipped and very comfortable cottage in a lovely, quiet location.”

- Clare, May 2014

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Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric woodburner-effect stove.
Gas central heating with electric stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Ample off road parking
Private patio with furniture
Communal central courtyard with shared use of children's play area and table tennis room
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: Due to remote location, the WiFi signal can be intermittent
Please note: This property has a minimum stay of 3 nights
Electric car charging is not allowed at the property
The nearest EV charger is at Tesco and Morrisons in Fakenham
Please note: This property has a £250 Good housekeeping bond

The property

Sycamore is a delightful single-storey cottage in Wood Norton offering bright and cheerful accommodation. Well equipped and comfortable, the open plan living area has French doors opening on to the communal courtyard and outside play area with swings, slide and seesaw which will appeal to kids of all ages. Note: This cottage is next to Refs. 24285, 24355, 24356 and 24357, together they sleep 21.

White House Farm Cottages

These attractive brick and pantile cottages are nestled in a gravelled courtyard of five properties and are situated in a tranquil setting in the village of Wood Norton amidst the Norfolk countryside. Sympathetically converted from former farm buildings, these single-storey cottages are ideally suited for those wishing to explore the glorious North Norfolk coastline and the picturesque, historic nearby market towns of Fakenham and Holt. Each of these cottages offer bright, spacious accommodation, traditionally furnished with modern facilities. Well-equipped and welcoming, they share a large sheltered courtyard and have the benefit of their own private patio where you can relax and unwind. For the younger members of the family, the cottages have a splendid communal play area with swings, slide and a seesaw, as well as a table tennis room. The popular Georgian market town of Holt has excellent amenities with a wide choice of interesting independent shops, pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. Be sure to take a trip on the steam train from here which runs to the traditional seaside town of Sheringham, or take a short drive to the coast, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a haven for birdwatchers and walkers. With miles of sandy beaches and majestic dunes, these cottages are ideally placed for taking boat trips to see the seals or simply visiting the RSPB reserves and coastal paths. Well worth a visit is the historic city of Norwich, with its magnificent cathedral towering above the surrounding medieval streets hosting museums, galleries and excellent shopping facilities. These cottages are well-placed in Norfolk to enjoy a wide variety of attractions.

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

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About the location

WOOD NORTON

Guist 2 miles; Fakenham 6 miles; Holt 9 miles.

Wood Norton is a small village in rural north Norfolk, close to the market town of Fakenham. Just two miles from Wood Norton is the village of Foulsham which has a local shop and a pub with a restaurant. Fakenham is just six miles away and is home to a national hunt racecourse and has a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. The popular market town of Holt is close by and is well known for a wonderful array of independent food stores, craft shops, tea rooms and restaurants. Further afield are the seaside villages of Wells and Blakeney as well as the more traditional resorts of Cromer and Sheringham. The cathedral city of Norwich is a wonderful location for a day out, plus there are many National Trust properties in the area just waiting to be discovered.

Please Note: This property only accepts bookings for minimum 3 nights

Please note: This property has a £250 Good housekeeping bond

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage is situated in the Norfolk countryside but with easy access to Holt, Fakenham and Sherringham.”

“We had a very enjoyable stay at the cottage which we found to be well situated for getting around the area.”

“Very, very good.”

“We just needed a base for our weekend visit to the Christmas Spectacular at Thursford just a short distance away.”

“This was our second visit.”

“Just great!”

“As expected from the photos of the property, the furnishing and decor is a little dated, but we found everything to be clean and comfortable, with plenty of hot water for washing and showers.”

“Excellent facilities for a family holiday”

“Sycamore cottage lies at the end of a gated driveway, next to a farm.”

“Lovely cottage, accessible and wheelchair friendly.”

“The property is as nice and spacious as the online pictures showed - no use of clever photography!”

“Owner very helpful when we had a query.”

“Property very good and very warm [To warm really] but able to adjust heat fairly quickly .”

“Very peaceful setting as described & easy for visiting coast.”

“Great holiday here while visiting area for Thursford Christmas show ,ideal ...”

“This was our second visit this year.”

“Had a lovely time cottage was good clean and well stocked did have a problem one ...”

“Extremely happy with our stay.”

“We had an excellent time staying at Sycamore.”

“The bed was very hard-maybe needs a mattress topper?”

“The complex is gated which adds security to the stay.”

“The bed was a bit on the hard side and the car park was away from the cottage which you don't realise before you book.”

“Clean and comfortable property well equiped and a nice quite location, good position for visiting lots of places in Norfolk.”

“That's the 3d time we have stayed at Sycamore Cottage and there will be more.”

“Sycamore is located on the edge of Wood Norton in very peaceful isolation.”

“See my e-mail to your agent.”

“The cottage was spotless when we arrived.”

“Sycamore cottage is lovely, we have never had a cottage that was so roomy if that makes sense.”

“It was wonderful, thank you”

“Our second time at Sycamore.”

“Great cottage to stay in, good location, nice and clean, really spacious.”

“Accommodation was easy to book.”

“Lack of enough toilet rolls Could do with more kitchen equipment eg colander”

“The photos don't do the barn justice it's such a beautiful place, very quiet, ...”

“Lovely and clean perfect for our visit to Thursford.”

“Remote bungalow.”

“The property was lovely, spacious and had all the facilities you would need for either a short or long stay.”

“Our first reaction when we walked in was WOW.”

“This is second time I have booked through you and on both occasions I found properties and documentation excellent”

“What a find!”

“This was one of the best equipped places we have ever stayed in.”

“Beautiful cottage/setting,felt like home!”

“Clean and comfortable.”

“Excellent accommodation nice and clean.”

“A potential future problem with the shower was sorted out the same day.”

“As I am nearly 80 and disabled it was quite a shock to arrive and find I could not park near the cottage to unload.”

“Sycamore was a very roomy and comfortable place to spend our holiday in.”

“Sycamore is in a very nice country area - good for visiting the North Norfolk coast as well as the countryside and country towns.”

“Excellent very restful”

“A lovely cottage, building, fiittings, all kitchen wares, just everything was top quality.”

“Cottage was a bit 'cobwebby' in the corners and radiators too.”

“This was our second visit in the last 2 years, and once again the accommodation lived up to our expectations.”

“Really lovely quiet cottage in a beautiful setting.”

“Spacious and comfortable property and within easy reach of all the attractions we wished to visit.”

“A lovely, spacious cottage that has a very well equipped kitchen, and plenty of drawers and wardrobes in the bedrooms.”

“A very comfortable and roomy property in a beautiful part of Norfolk, plenty of interesting places to visit.”

“The cottage was really good, having 2 walk in shower units was excellent - exactly what we needed.”

“It was re-assuring to keep our vehicle behind security gates.”

“Fabulous cottage that was much bigger than expected.”