Hare Cottage
- Docking
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 4
- 2
- 1
from £ 510 to £ 900 per week
Arrival from 4pm and Departure by 10am
Hare Cottage is a 17th century character cottage with beamed ceilings, a log burner and exposed brickwork which has been sympathetically renovated. Downstairs has been opened up to create a lovely spacious kitchen/dining area with a sloped beamed ceiling which overlooks the back garden, as well as a spacious separate sitting room. An ideal place for up to four people, with two upstairs bedrooms and a bathroom and a good sized fully enclosed back garden. The cottage is conveniently situated within the heart of Docking village, within walking distance of a local pub, a well-stocked village shop, a fish & chip shop, children's playground and a fishing lake. The beautiful coast at Brancaster and Thornham is only 10 minutes away, with the charming Georgian village of Burnham Market approximately 7 miles drive.
This part of the world is a doggie paradise and dogs are very welcome to stay in this lovely cottage.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
- Within walking distance of a local pub, a well-stocked village shop, a fish & chip shop, children's playground and a fishing lake.
- Dogs are very welcome to stay at Hare Cottage, water bowls, feeding mat and a doggy welcome pack are provided.
- The beautiful coast of Brancaster, Titchwell and Thornham are only 4 miles away
GOOD TO KNOW
- Back garden is totally secure if you have children and/or dogs
- Some of the doorways are smaller than standard size
- The duvets are made from wool, with memory foam pillows in Bedroom 1 and polyester ones in Bedroom 2.
Ground Floor
Entrance via a split stable door from the secure back garden into the lovely kitchen/dining area.
Kitchen/Dining Area: lovely double length room with a sloped beamed ceiling and solid oak floor. There's a modern fitted kitchen at one end and an L-shaped built-in dining area conveniently situated at the other end, enjoying views overlooking the garden form a new large window. The kitchen is well-equipped with an integral dishwasher, under-the-counter fridge with icebox, washing machine, microwave, Bosch electric oven with halogen hob and extractor hood and a TASSIMO Bosch Vivy2 coffee machine.
Sitting Room: A spacious room with an exposed brick fireplace housing a log burner, with a basket of logs provided for stays from November through to March (there is a children's fireguard if required). There are two sofas and a door to the staircase. The cottage has a 43” SMART TV including access to regular terrestrial station as well NOW TV, Netflix, IPlayer, ITVx, 4,5, Amazon Prime, Disney, Apple TV and more.
The Wifi has recently been upgraded with faster speeds and a booster to ensure good coverage throughout the cottage.
Please note: Hare Cottage is a delightful 17th Century Cottage and some of the doorways may be lower than a standard door.
Stairs are not too steep and are straight. Under the stairs is a handy cupboard storing an iron, ironing board, fire-guard and clothes horse.
First Floor
Bedroom 1: Recently decorated with a king-size bed with Emma memory foam mattress and pillows, bedside tables and lamps, wall-mounted TV, dressing table and chair, spacious built-in wardrobe with ample shelving and hanging space.
Bedroom 2: Recently decorated twin room with single beds (with storage baskets under), bedside lamps and a chest of drawers.
Bathroom: Bath with shower mixer taps and overhead fixed shower-head, hand basin, WC.
The duvets are made from wool, with memory foam pillows in bedroom 1 and polyester ones in bedroom 2. There is a hairdryer in the cottage.
Outside
There is off-street parking for 2 cars in the shared shingle drive at the side of the cottage.
The south west facing back garden is fully enclosed and secure for small children and dogs. There is a sunken shingled area just outside the back door with a picnic bench seating four (additional garden chairs are in the understairs cupboard). There is also a good-sized lawn for guests to enjoy.
There is a small clothes line at the end of the garden.
Dogs are very welcome to stay at Hare Cottage and the owner kindly provides water bowls, feeding mat and a doggy welcome pack!
Back view
Sitting room
Sitting room
Wood burning stove
Sitting room
Hare
Through to sitting room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen dining area
Kitchen doors to garden
Doggie treats!
Coat hooks
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
Bathroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Garden
Garden
Garden
Front
Village
Docking is an attractive central village only 3-4 miles inland from the North Norfolk Coast, making a great base to stay and explore the whole of North Norfolk. It's a traditional farming Norfolk village which boasts a village shop with post office, traditional pub and a fish and chip shop too! Its located close to Burnham Market within easy access of the coast with Brancaster to the north and Hunstanton to the west. The village also has a lovely church St Mary’s, village school and a ‘must visit’ farmers market which takes place on a Wednesday morning in the ‘Ripper Hall’ village hall
History
The village has an elevated position, in the past was nick named ‘Dry Docking’ as it had no water supply other than rainwater. In the 1760’s a single well was dug for the village providing domestic use for a farthing a bucket. The water was also transported around the village by horse and cart selling the water by the bucket.
Visit
There is such ease of access to all villages and attractions with Houghton Hall to the south and Royal Sandringham Estate and House also nearby. The superb coastline with RSBP reserves and all of the areas of outstanding natural beauty are nearby to explore. There also are lots of routes from the village for cyclists and walkers.
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What a delightful property, the village is gorgeous, the cottage directions were excellent and it was easy to find. The interior is very well planned, the kitchen dinner is big, excellently equipped (loads of kitchen utensils) and easy to keep clean.
The lounge is huge, the log burner a delight and we loved the games box.
The beds are very comfortable, the whole house and garden were super, we had a most relaxing break, love the area for walks, easy to get to the beach. We will be back.
very clean and comfortable beds and settees Nice and cosy.Everything we needed in kitchen. Welcome bottle of wine much appreciated.Sandringham park and gardens . Brancaster beach and Old Hunstanton were a hit with our dog loved The Crab hut for fish crab sandwiches cockles and mussels.Wells by the sea always a great day out with the pines on the dunes.Spoilt for choice for pubs The Lord Nelson at Burnham Thorpe our favourite pub The Ship at Brancaster very good beach cafe at Old Hunstanton really good value.Holkham hall park and gardens beautiful place and can take dogs in walled garden it was the plant fair when we went bought lovely plants for my garden good prices too.
We had a lovely time in the cottage. It was a lovely cottage and would recommend to friends. Would definitely consider booking again.
We had a great week in your comfortable, warm, well kitted out cottage. Lots of walks and NT properties and so good to know that your garden was completely secure for our cocker spaniel.
We had a great week. Lots of running around on the beach for our dogs which she loves. Thank you.
We arrived at the cottage after dark but it was toasty warm and there was a bottle of Cava and a small bag of chocolates and dog treats. The cottage was spotlessly clean and tidy. We have stayed before (approx 8 years ago) The location is great. There is a pub in the village where we had 1 meal, ok pub grub at a reasonable price We used the Spar shop too, very pricey. A mobile pizza van is in the village once a week, we had 2 pizzas ..they were excellent! Cookbooks to browse . The back garden is totally secure which was brill for our dogs safety. Useful file of local.attractions and info etc Some brochures but no menus etc of local eateries. Kitchen equipment was excellent quality. Amazing local beaches and seascapes...we visited Brancaster, Stiffkey marshes, Holkham beach, Wells next the sea and Blakeney. Loads of wildlife to see. We had wonderful weather, which helped. Great local food for snacks/lunches but quite expensive. Lovely gift and clothing, home ware shops to browse.Amazing sunsets across vast skies.
Second stay a Hare Cottage and are returning again next year, clean warm and very well equipped, Lovely cottage, everything we need.
This was our eight visit to Hare Cottage - what more can we say? Comfortable and convenient.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to other visitors.
Hare Cottage is spacious, warm and comfortable, The welcome pack was much appreciated too!
Hare Cottage was better than expected. A lovely homely cottage with beautiful plant in the garden. We would stay again!
Better than expected. Liked the age, quirkiness and homeliness. 5 out of 5, would stay again.
10/10 for garden and cleanliness. Would stay again. Great kitchen, sharp knives, good quality equipment. Everything you needed - like being at home
10 out of 10. Garden is large and very secure. Kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. It was everything we needed for a 2 week holiday with a local pub for food and drinks.
Better than expected. Lovely cosy , very dog friendly cottage in convenient location. Would stay again.
Lovely accommodation and well equipped. We had two dogs and the garden is large and is very secure. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you would need.
Better and bigger than expected. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hare Cottage, kitchen very well appointed and lots of personal touches and a welcoming gift.
A lovely place to come back to after a day at the beach. Ideally situated for all the beaches but ideal for Old Hunstanton the best beach in our opinion.
Having the shop across the road was extremely useful.
We would certainly return perhaps next time offseason and use the log burner! very cosy. The owner was very apologetic when there was an issue with the garden but this was soon sorted
All in all a delightful holiday.
Property as expected. Liked the dog friendliness of the cottage. Everything provided. Would stay again. 5 stars
Cottage was as expected. The property was well equipped, it was very comfortable expecially the beds. The garden was perfect for our dogs as it is very secure. We both felt that the cottage was very well placed to enjoy the whole area. We never had far to drive to get to the places we enjoy along the coast. We were very lucky with the beautifull weather but feel the cottage would be very nice at any time of year. Would stay again.
Exceeded Expectations
Beautiful interior, house lovely, warm and comfy, nice secure garden.
All amenities you would want. Would stay again.
Better than expected. Very pleasantly surprised at how spacious Hare Cottage was and we felt it represented very good value for money. The kitchen dinning room was very spacious and well equipped. The lounge was most spacious with a lovely wood burning stove which we definitely made use of during our stay. We will definitely return to Hare Cottage in the future
The cottage was well placed and had everything you needed.
A lovely place, would recommend to anyone.
The owner and the agents were friendly and very helpful.
Will certainly use again.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Enjoy a weekend at Hare Cottage with a 10% discount from Friday 26th April 2024 to Monday 29th April 2024
PRICE GUIDE
| Fri 12 Apr 2024 | Thu 23 May 2024 | £595 / week |
| Fri 24 May 2024 | Thu 30 May 2024 | £805 / week |
| Fri 31 May 2024 | Thu 20 Jun 2024 | £655 / week |
| Fri 21 Jun 2024 | Thu 4 Jul 2024 | £805 / week |
| Fri 5 Jul 2024 | Thu 29 Aug 2024 | £900 / week |
| Fri 30 Aug 2024 | Thu 5 Sep 2024 | £805 / week |
| Fri 6 Sep 2024 | Thu 19 Sep 2024 | £710 / week |
| Fri 20 Sep 2024 | Thu 17 Oct 2024 | £595 / week |
| Fri 18 Oct 2024 | Thu 31 Oct 2024 | £655 / week |
| Fri 1 Nov 2024 | Thu 19 Dec 2024 | £510 / week |
| Fri 20 Dec 2024 | Sun 5 Jan 2025 | £900 / week |
| Mon 6 Jan 2025 | Thu 3 Apr 2025 | £520 / week |
| Fri 4 Apr 2025 | Thu 24 Apr 2025 | £730 / week |
| Fri 25 Apr 2025 | Thu 22 May 2025 | £610 / week |
| Fri 23 May 2025 | Thu 29 May 2025 | £825 / week |
| Fri 30 May 2025 | Thu 19 Jun 2025 | £670 / week |
| Fri 20 Jun 2025 | Thu 3 Jul 2025 | £825 / week |
| Fri 4 Jul 2025 | Thu 4 Sep 2025 | £925 / week |
| Fri 5 Sep 2025 | Thu 11 Sep 2025 | £825 / week |
| Fri 12 Sep 2025 | Thu 25 Sep 2025 | £730 / week |
| Fri 26 Sep 2025 | Thu 16 Oct 2025 | £610 / week |
| Fri 17 Oct 2025 | Thu 30 Oct 2025 | £670 / week |
| Fri 31 Oct 2025 | Thu 18 Dec 2025 | £520 / week |
| Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Sun 4 Jan 2026 | £925 / week |
Prices shown includes a £30 booking fee.
Booking information
If your required start date is not the usual changeover day, then please call us on 01328 730880 or email.
Please also read our Booking Conditions.
The changeover day for this property is Friday.
Deposit Payable - 33% of total rent
Balance payable 28 days prior to arrival
Please note that smoking is not permitted in any of our cottages
All Sowerbys holiday cottages are supplied with bed linen and towels and the cost of heating is included in the rental price.
Electric Vehicle charging
Cars may only be charged if there is an EV charging point fitted at the property. The cost of electricity is NOT included in the rental price and Sowerbys Holiday Cottages must be notified if the charger is used and an additional surcharge will be made. Due to insurance purposes, guests must never charge their car using a standard outdoor plug or an extension cable linking to a domestic plug. This is not permitted because of fire regulations regarding wiring, earthing rods and voltage restrictions; it poses a serious fire risk to standard 13 amp sockets and there is a real danger that the body of the vehicle could become live.
