Walnut Shade | Old Buckenham | Old Buckenham Hall | East Anglia

Customer rating

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

26 Customer Review(s)

Ron
June 2026

“Disappointing that the washing machine was just that!”

I would expect a washer/dryer as in previous Sykes self-catering cottages that we have stayed at. There wasn’t any other means of drying any clothes apart from the timed radiator in the bathroom, which took at least 2 days just for socks and underwear (the weather was far too wet to put anything outdoors even if one wanted to, as there wasn’t a washing line!).

I would expect a washer/dryer as in previous Sykes self-catering cottages that we have stayed at. There wasn’t any other means of drying any clothes apart from the timed radiator in the bathroom, which took at least 2 days just for socks and underwear (the weather was far too wet to put anything outdoors even if one wanted to, as there wasn’t a washing line!).

- Ron, June 2026
Barry September 2025

“Well this is a wonderful place we have stayed at.”

We have family living nearby so we hope to use it again It is very nice and relaxing and warm place to stay ,under floor heating great, + got everything you need and more + parking is available for 2 cars Can not say enough about this place ( GREAT).

- Barry, September 2025
Jennifer September 2025

“We really enjoyed our stay, the accommodation is well laid out and the owners had left milk tea and coffee and scummy biscuits, a nice cuppa was welcome.”

Would definitely recommend

- Jennifer, September 2025

Thank you soo much for he great feedback Property Owner
Claire August 2025

“Walnut Shade - The Annex is a real “hidden gem” with a warm and cosy feel, whilst being big enough to easily accommodate 4 people and Sirius the Cockapoo.”

The property is situated in Old Buckenham which is within easy reach of Thetford Forest, Norwich, Cromer, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. The Annex has everything you need to enjoy your stay here. It is well equipped, clean and is a real credit to it’s owners. The weather was extremely kind to us and we made full use of the Annex patio area, relaxing in the sun or shade and eating as a family al fresco. Sirius the Cockapoo also loved sitting on the patio taking in the fresh Norfolk air & smells!!! WiFi went down a real treat with my son (12). The Village Green and Old Buckenham Country Park are right on your doorstep for walks with the dog or visiting 2 wheel Tuesday if you are a biker! Parking for 2 cars on the property as well was a Brucey bonus as Ben my partner was having to work during our stay. We also visited Centre Paws whilst we stayed here near Wymondham, I would highly recommended to let your furry friends run a mock and have a pup cake whilst you enjoy a coffee & home made cake. The Annex and Norfolk generally are very dog friendly we found we were welcomed with in most places. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, my mum enjoyed that The Annex was on one level and I would definitely recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit Norfolk or Suffolk.

- Claire, August 2025
Simona August 2025

“We had a lovely stay at the Walnut Shade.”

It was clean, super comfy and very well equipped. We could not have asked for more. Thank you

- Simona, August 2025
Alison August 2025

“This property was faultless.”

..such a beautiful property with all amenities..and lovely special touches. The hosts have thought of everything to make for a great stay. Centrally located for places of interest and a beautiful village. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone.

- Alison, August 2025
Gillian July 2025

“Our hosts were friendly and welcoming and the property was spotless when we arrived.”

We much appreciated the milk in the fridge, and the biscuits. There was a well supplied kitchen with plenty of pans and extas like a cake tray and cheese grater (the sign of a good holiday cottage!). We got caught out slightly by the fridge as in the door can only hold 2 pint bottles of milk, but we improvised and used the salad drawer for 4 pint bottles. The weather wasn't kind enough for us to be able to use the patio area, but there are comfy looking seats and a table, with a small awning over some of them. We had a great stay as the house is close (but not too close) to the A11 and therefore Norwich, Thetford etc. and Old Buckenham has its own windmill, castle and huge village green to explore.

- Gillian, July 2025
A April 2025

“A very nice cottage.”

Quiet, comfortable with good parking. The rooms are well equipped and spacious.

- A, April 2025
Anne March 2025

“Really lovely place to stay.”

Well designed, comfortable and cosy. I felt at home instantly and would not hesitate to return.

- Anne, March 2025
Simon October 2024

“A lot of heat was being lost via the French doors.”

Daylight was evident when closed and locked. However our stay was very comfortable.

- Simon, October 2024
Pauline October 2023

“Walnut Shade Annex - a lovely comfortable, clean and well presented place to stay in an ideal position to explore the surrounding area.”

- Pauline, October 2023
Steve September 2023

“A wonderful property that is comfortable & clean.”

- Steve, September 2023
Barry September 2023

“A nice and easy place good location peaceful and clean and value for money”

- Barry, September 2023
Jennifer July 2023

“This is our 2nd visit.”

Love quiet relaxing location. The cottage has everything you need.

- Jennifer, July 2023
Anne July 2023

“Great accommodation, well appointed, very clean with fantastic fixtures and fittings and great to be annexed to the owner's home.”

Nice quiet location but centrally placed with good access to visitor attractions. I would comment that the description of 'enclosed garden' is somewhat misleading in regards to being dog friendly. Yes an enclosed area, but basically a paved patio area, rather than a garden that your pooch can run about in. Also if you want to make home cooked meals the cookware is a bit limited in terms of no microwave specific cookware and no non stick cooking pans. Having said that overall a great property!

- Anne, July 2023
William June 2023

“This property goes right to the top of our list.”

Everything we could wish for for a quiet peaceful retreat. Accommodation was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Owners friendly and helpful. Would certainly recommend to family and friends.

- William, June 2023
Sally May 2023

“Walnut Shade exceeded our expectations!”

Perfect for the two of us and our dog with plenty of space and a safe enclosed courtyard. The beds are lovely and comfortable, there is a modern bathroom with bath and shower combined and the open plan kitchen/living room works well with comfortable armchairs beside the patio doors which open onto the courtyard with outside seating. The kitchen area is modern and well equipped, the hosts had even provided dogs bowls. 10 stars all round from us.

- Sally, May 2023

Thank you Sally for the great feedback Many thanks Sean and Sarah Property Owner
Rebecca April 2023

“A lovely holiday cottage.”

We went with our 4 year old twins and had a lovely week. The cottage had everything we needed and the beds were super comfy. The location is great for exploring Norfolk and there is a lovely play area in the village only a short walk away.

- Rebecca, April 2023
Margaret March 2023

“A spotless, well equipped property in a delightful village, with private parking and good access to many visitable places.”

The only addition to the property to suggest for safety reasons would be an anti-skid mat for the bath/shower. Thank you.

- Margaret, March 2023

thank you Margaret for great feedback and we have now provided an anti slip mat for people to use . kind regards Sean and Sarah Property Owner
Claire December 2022

“Great stay at Walnut Shade over Christmas.”

Property exactly as described, clean and comfortable with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay. Welcome pack lovely and appreciated, alongside the the very tasteful Christmas decorations. Garden fully enclosed, bed very comfortable, and kitchen very well equipped. Thank-you for a much needed break in a lovely setting.

- Claire, December 2022
Talya November 2022

“Walnut shade was a lovely little find to stay at for the week - fairly priced.”

Ideal location for taking dogs away- with dog friendly pubs close by. Location easy to find, well equipped and spacious. Lots of lovely walking near - even with a slight countryside view from the patio. Very happy with our week away exploring with a warm, homely base to come back to.

- Talya, November 2022
Glenda October 2022

“Very well presented.”

Very clean with a lot of attention to detail.the owners were lovely.would give it a 10 star rating.

- Glenda, October 2022

thank you so much for the great feedback Glenda Many thanks Sean and Sarah Property Owner
Elizabeth September 2022

“Lovely property.”

Spotlessly clean and well presented. Everything we expected. Good level of equipment.

- Elizabeth, September 2022

Thank you Glad you enjoyed it here. Kind Regards Sean Property Owner
Karen September 2022

“Walnut Shade (annexe) is absolutely lovely.”

The refurbished cottage has been done to a high standard with clean fresh decoration and everything all looking great. We stayed as a family of four with a baby (we brought our own baby crib), and two dogs! Plenty of space, enclosed safe rear garden area with lovely seating and sun shade. Fully equipped kitchen. Not far to the Gamekeeper pub which is dog friendly and super meals. Would definitely stay here again. Location is very good.

- Karen, September 2022
Jennifer July 2022

“New listing but well worth it.”

Well presented in lovely village had lovely relaxing week.

- Jennifer, July 2022
Jenny July 2022

“Lovely property which had been thoughtfully and comfortably furnished and dressed.”

An ideal location for exploring Norfolk.

- Jenny, July 2022

Thank you for the great feedback and for being our first guests :) Property Owner

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Summary

Single-storey
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Underfloor gas heating
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine and dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed rear garden with furniture
No Pets
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.5 miles
Note: check-in is from 4pm and check-out is from 11am

The property

This single-storey property consists of an open-plan living space with a kitchen with a gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher, dining seating for four and a sitting area with Smart TV.

The bedrooms consist of a king-size and a twin bedroom, along with a bathroom.

Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with furniture and off-road parking for two cars.

WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price.

Apologies, this is a non-smoking property.

Within 0.6 miles there is a shop and within 0.5 miles, a pub.

Walnut Shade makes a wonderful base for a countryside escape.

Please note: Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is 11am.

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

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About the location

OLD BUCKENHAM

Kenninghall 4 miles; Banham 4 miles; Attleborough 5 miles.

Old Buckenham is a delightful rural village with two traditional country pubs and its own shopping facilities. Claiming to have the largest village green and widest tower windmill in the country, Old Buckenham is also home to an impressive airfield, which is an ideal place to watch both modern and vintage aircraft. The surrounding villages of New Buckenham, Kenninghall and Banham offer good places to eat, while the zoo at Banham offers a great day out and also holds regular Sunday car boot sales. The large market town of Attleborough offers a wide variety of shops, including a Sainsburys and a Lidl, perfect for stocking-up on essentials, whilst Wymondham and Diss, both about 12 miles away, boast some impressive buildings plus galleries and antique shops.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Disappointing that the washing machine was just that!”

“Well this is a wonderful place we have stayed at.”

“We really enjoyed our stay, the accommodation is well laid out and the owners had left milk tea and coffee and scummy biscuits, a nice cuppa was welcome.”

“Walnut Shade - The Annex is a real “hidden gem” with a warm and cosy feel, whilst being big enough to easily accommodate 4 people and Sirius the Cockapoo.”

“We had a lovely stay at the Walnut Shade.”

“This property was faultless.”

“Our hosts were friendly and welcoming and the property was spotless when we arrived.”

“A very nice cottage.”

“Really lovely place to stay.”

“A lot of heat was being lost via the French doors.”

“Walnut Shade Annex - a lovely comfortable, clean and well presented place to stay in an ideal position to explore the surrounding area.”

“A wonderful property that is comfortable & clean.”

“A nice and easy place good location peaceful and clean and value for money”

“This is our 2nd visit.”

“Great accommodation, well appointed, very clean with fantastic fixtures and fittings and great to be annexed to the owner's home.”

“This property goes right to the top of our list.”

“Walnut Shade exceeded our expectations!”

“A lovely holiday cottage.”

“A spotless, well equipped property in a delightful village, with private parking and good access to many visitable places.”

“Great stay at Walnut Shade over Christmas.”

“Walnut shade was a lovely little find to stay at for the week - fairly priced.”

“Very well presented.”

“Lovely property.”

“Walnut Shade (annexe) is absolutely lovely.”

“New listing but well worth it.”

“Lovely property which had been thoughtfully and comfortably furnished and dressed.”

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The property

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About the location

OLD BUCKENHAM