Furnace Cottage Walsingham
Sleeps 6, from £735 to £1430 per week
Furnace Cottage is a gorgeous conversion of part of the historic Grade II listed Old Foundry metalworks in Walsingham; originally established in 1809 and closed in 1995. The cottage was lovingly renovated by local tradesmen retaining many original features including exposed flint walls, original beams and metal cogs, to create a luxurious high-ceilinged holiday home. At the heart of this cottage is a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining and sitting area with a vaulted ceiling and staircase to a lovely mezzanine sitting room with countryside views. Up to six guests are comfortably accommodated on the ground floor within two king-size bedrooms (both en-suite) and a third twin room with a shower room.
Outside there's a fully enclosed lawned garden and off-street parking. Situated in an idyllic peaceful location with many local walks from the doorstep, it is only a short walk from Little Walsingham, a picturesque village of considerable historic interest, with its National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and the medieval ruins of the priory. The pretty village has two good pubs, cafes, an excellent bistro (Victorious), and a renowned local farm shop. Just 10 minutes drive away, or a short journey on the light railway, is the coastal town of Wells-next-the Sea where you can enjoy some crabbing off the quayside, discover the vast sandy beach with its iconic beach huts and sample some fabulous local food in several top eateries.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance hall: a welcoming entrance with original beams, exposed flint walls and old cogs from the Foundry. There are coat pegs and boot stands.
Kitchen/Dining/Sitting area: a stunning high ceilinged space with wooden flooring and exposed flint wall .
The kitchen is well equipped with double electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, washer/dryer, built-in fridge, freezer and dishwasher. (A high chair is available if required). There is a dining table with six chairs and a wooden sideboard with Alexa (for music and radio), as well as a fireplace housing an electric wood burner effect fire and a large comfy L-shaped sofa.
Bedroom 1: lovely spacious room with a feature arch window, king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers, armchair, TV and a long mirror.
En-suite bathroom: bath with shower over, hand basin,WC, heated towel rail and a built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: another lovely room with a king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers and a built-in wardrobe.
En-suite shower room: walk-in shower, hand basin.
Bedroom 3: overlooks the back garden with twin beds, bedside table and lamp, chair, wardrobe (containing a travel cot).
Shower room: this is next to bedroom 3 and has a walk-in shower, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
There is a staircase leading up from the dining area to:
Mezzanine
Sitting Room: a light and spacious room overlooking the garden with far reaching countryside views and feature exposed brick wall. Comfortably furnished with two sofas, an armchair, coffee table, TV and DVD player.
Outside
The rear garden is fully enclosed with a high fence making it safe for small children and dogs. It is mainly lawned with a patio area which has wooden garden furniture and a charcoal barbecue.
There is parking for one car immediately at the front of the cottage and a second space around the back.
Photos
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Living area | Downstairs sitting area | Dining area | Kitchen/dining area |
Dining area | Kitchen | | Living area |
Looking down from the mezzanine | Upstairs sitting room | Entrance hall with original cogs | Bedroom 1 |
Bedroom 1 | En-suite 1 bathroom | Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 2 |
Bedroom 2 en-suite | Bedroom 3 | Shower room | Shower room |
Front | Back garden | Garden | Front |
Outside | The Old Foundry | Feature light |
Walsingham
Location
Just four miles from Wells-next-the-Sea, on the banks of the River Stiffkey, is Walsingham, with a long history of religious pilgrimage and wealth of historic buildings.
The history of Walsingham and its pilgrimages began in the 11th century with the visions of the Virgin Mary by the lady Walsingham, Richeldis de Faverches. She requested that a replica of the Holy House at Nazareth be built at Walsingham. This became 'England's Nazareth', a place of prayer and reconciliation and one of Europe's four great pilgrim places in the Middle Ages. The pilgrimage season at Walsingham runs from Easter to the end of October.
In the village, you can see many 14th and 15th century buildings. One of these is now The Shirehall Museum, Walsingham's Georgian Courtroom where you can discover more of Walsingham’s amazing history since 1061.
Through the museum is the entrance to the Priory Gardens where you'll find the impressive twin turreted 13th century arch, the remains of the medieval priory surrounded by stunning gardens with seasonal flowers. Visit the Walsingham Abbey Grounds, in February and be treated to its shower of snowdrops.
Just a short walk from the museum is Walsingham Bridewell, or House of Correction set up in 1598 (it was rebuilt in the 18th century), standing on the site of the former leper hospital. It housed beggars and vagrants and trained them in trades; it is almost completely unaltered since the last prisoners were freed!
You can find plenty of shops in the pretty village including tea rooms and cafes. Walsingham is also home to the Wells & Walsingham Light Railway, said to be the longest 10-and-a-quarter inch narrow-gauge steam railway in the world.
The village is well worth a visit and is ideally situated close to award winning beaches.
If you would like to see more of our holiday homes in and around the Norfolk coastal town of Walsingham, please click here.
Prices
Short Breaks
3 night break: 70% of full week price
4 night break: 80% of full week price
5 night break: 90% of full week price
3/4/5 day short breaks are not usually available during school holiday periods.
Prices may be subject to change.
Please note that where dogs are permitted the standard charge is £20.00 per week or part week; however some cottage owners request a higher amount and this will be specified in the individual property description.
| From | To | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 25 Jun 2022 | Fri 8 Jul 2022 | £1230 / week | |
| Sat 9 Jul 2022 | Fri 2 Sep 2022 | £1365 / week | |
| Sat 3 Sep 2022 | Fri 9 Sep 2022 | £1230 / week | |
| Sat 10 Sep 2022 | Fri 23 Sep 2022 | £965 / week | |
| Sat 24 Sep 2022 | Fri 14 Oct 2022 | £890 / week | |
| Sat 15 Oct 2022 | Fri 28 Oct 2022 | £1070 / week | |
| Sat 29 Oct 2022 | Sun 18 Dec 2022 | £735 / week | |
| Mon 19 Dec 2022 | Fri 6 Jan 2023 | £1365 / week | |
| Sat 7 Jan 2023 | Fri 31 Mar 2023 | £770 / week | |
| Sat 1 Apr 2023 | Fri 14 Apr 2023 | £1120 / week | |
| Sat 15 Apr 2023 | Fri 26 May 2023 | £935 / week | |
| Sat 27 May 2023 | Fri 2 Jun 2023 | £1290 / week | |
| Sat 3 Jun 2023 | Fri 23 Jun 2023 | £1010 / week | |
| Sat 24 Jun 2023 | Fri 7 Jul 2023 | £1290 / week | |
| Sat 8 Jul 2023 | Fri 1 Sep 2023 | £1430 / week | |
| Sat 2 Sep 2023 | Fri 8 Sep 2023 | £1290 / week | |
| Sat 9 Sep 2023 | Fri 22 Sep 2023 | £1010 / week | |
| Sat 23 Sep 2023 | Fri 13 Oct 2023 | £935 / week | |
| Sat 14 Oct 2023 | Fri 27 Oct 2023 | £1120 / week | |
| Sat 28 Oct 2023 | Sun 17 Dec 2023 | £770 / week | |
| Mon 18 Dec 2023 | Fri 5 Jan 2024 | £1430 / week |
Prices shown include a £24 booking fee.
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