Hilltop NC
- North Creake
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
from £ 670 to £ 1,270 per week
Arrival from 4pm and Departure by 10am
Hilltop is a delightful newly refurbished detached cottage, stylishly furnished by the owner. This is one of our most popular cottages, providing spacious accommodation for four, with an oak framed garden room enjoying elevated countryside views. It has a superb new bathroom and a spacious kitchen with a Stoves range cooker, beautifully finished in coastal colours, with all high quality appliances. There are new comfy beds in both bedrooms with one king-size room and a one room with the option to have a super king-size room or twin beds. This lovely cottage is situated just off the road up its own private driveway and has an oak double bay cart-shed, with an attractive fully enclosed dog-proof south facing garden. It's within walking distance of a good local pub, The Jolly Farmer, and only 3 miles from the charming Georgian village of Burnham Market and 5 miles from the lovely coast at Brancaster, Burnham Overy Staithe and Holkham.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
- Conveniently located just 3 miles from the very popular Burnham Market and only 5 miles to the coast.
- Beautifully finished kitchen with high quality appliances.
- Fully enclosed and dog proof south facing attractive garden.
GOOD TO KNOW
- The duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic.
- Covered parking for 2 cars
- Within walking distance of the good local pub.
Ground Floor
Kitchen: a superb high quality kitchen with blue/grey painted units and high quality appliances. There is a Stoves electric range cooker with a ceramic hob, a built-in Bosch dishwasher, microwave, built-in washing machine and a full-height stainless steel fridge/freezer. There is a Nespresso machine for guests use (please supply your own pods) This is a lovely spacious room overlooking the garden with an original pamment tiled floor and plenty of space for four to eat around the painted wooden kitchen table. It has been extremely well-equipped, including all new cookware and crockery to ensure that cooking is not too much of a chore!
Sitting Room/Dining Area: A good-sized beautifully presented room with windows overlooking the front and back garden. At one end is a stylish dining table seating four, sideboard with lamps, whilst the other end is the sitting area with a wood burning stove, two occasional chairs and a large comfortable sofa. door to rear south facing garden, freeview Smart TV, DVD and 3 sonos speakers.
Garden Room: Lovely oak framed room with open countryside views, 2 leather sofas, stylish occasional chairs coffee table and a selection of books and games
Bathroom: with new quality fittings including a walk-in shower, bath, hand basin, heated towel rail, motion-sensor illuminated mirror and WC.
First Floor
Bedroom 1: Has lovely countryside views. There's a new king-size divan bed with a new quality mattress and topper, large fitted wardrobe and shelving, bedside tables and lamps, bedroom chair and a Dab radio.
Bedroom 2: Overlooks the garden. There are new divan full-size twin beds (which may be connected to make a super king-size six foot bed), tall chest of drawers, built-in cupboard, bedside tables and lamps, chair and a Dab radio.
Cloakroom: Conveniently located at the top of the landing between the two bedrooms with a WC and a hand basin.
There is an electric fan for your use
Note; Duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic
Outside
There's a shingle driveway off the road leading up to the cottage with a large oak cart-shed providing covered parking space for two cars.
There are newly installed side gates leading to the attractive fully enclosed south facing garden which is mainly lawned and has a variety of shrubs and plants. It has been carefully fenced to ensure that it is dog-proof. There's a patio area with a rattan table and chairs (with cushions) , garden parasol and a charcoal barbecue.
It is only a short drive to the beautiful coast at Burnham Overy Staithe, Holkham, Wells or Brancaster.
Floorplan
Village
North Creake village lies on the River Burn which flows through the centre of the village, just 3 miles south of Burnham Market and 7 miles from the North Norfolk Coast. The village has the advantage of The Jolly Farmers pub and a village hall which provides a post office service. There is also a large picturesque church called St Mary’s. To the north of the village you can find Creake Abbey which has a farm shop, food hall, and a variety of speciality shops. There is also an award winning farmers market at Creake Abbey which takes place on the last Saturday of each month.
Many of the houses and surrounding farmland belong to the Earl Spencer, who consequently has significant influence in the village. During World War II in 1944 a de Havilland Mosquito fighter bomber crashed in the village and in 2004 a plaque was unveiled by a Royal Air Force guard of honour in the approximate location of the crash.
The 40 acre site of the Creake Abbey ruins dates back to the reign of Henry II and was a hospital and priory which was created due to the popularity as a place for ‘many needy folk flock to the best refuge of those oppressed by great misery’.
Visit
In the centre of North Norfolk, you are just inland from many of coastal villages with Burnham Overy Staithe, Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham just a short distance away. A trip to one of Norfolk's stately homes with Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall and Royal Sandringham you’ll be spoilt for choice. For something different for the family, why not visit Bircham Windmill and learn about bread making and pet the farm animals. There are also two fabulous deer safaris at Snettisham Park Farm or venture a little further for a full family day out Roar Dinosaur Adventure Park in Lenwade near Norwich.
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We love staying at Hilltop. The cottage is light and spacious, well equipped kitchen, good bathroom with a large shower, off road parking and a lovely enclosed garden. North Creake is the perfect spot, peaceful and well located for exploring the area. Great shower, very comfy beds, lovely kitchen. The cottage is well equipped, the owner has thought of everything you might need. Highly recommend.
Had a lovely stay at Hilltop. The property is beautiful and very well thought out. The Garden room is a wonderful addition. Would definitely stay there again had everything we needed.
Another lovely stay at Hilltop. From the moment we walked through the door we immediately felt "at home". Everywhere was beautiful and clean. The cut roses in the living room and kitchen were lovely and smelt amazing. We spent many peaceful hours sitting in the sun lounge or in the beautiful garden watching the many types of birds visit. We had some lovely local walks with our dog around the village, visited the church fate, the locals making us feel very welcomed. Another nice walk is along the road to Creake Abbey, the coffee shop here sells lovely food and cakes :-) Always sad to leave this beautiful, peaceful cottage, but we will be back again soon. Carolyn, Hamish & Poppy the Cavapoo :-) Comfy beds, kitchen is well stocked, lovely and clean. A beautiful peaceful garden. Everything for the dog too. This cottage is a delightful place to relax and unwind. We love it.
Thank you we had a lovely break away at Hilltop NC.
Good location very well equipped. Would stay again. An excellent property.
: Really lovely Cottage. Everything we needed. The cottage and garden looked after really well. We enjoyed sitting in the garden when the weather was kind and the log burner in cooler evenings. Just perfect. Clean, welcoming, comfortable. Everything we needed. Beautiful, enclosed and relaxing garden. Even dog bowls for our dog to use. Loved our stay, booking cottage again in May.
First time back since new owners, still love the place! Feels like a home from home, a few more links to the area (i.e. Local pictures) would be nice, but a very comfortable place to come back to with everything you could want to make a great stay. Enjoyed catching up on Netflix (The Crown) as we don't have it at home. Wiveton Hall cafe opened up the day before we returned home (always love it there) enjoyed a lunch sitting in a hut looking over marshes as it was a warm today, perfect end to our break. Staff at Sowerbys were very helpful when we booked a second week, thanks again.
It's a lovely Base point to visiting all areas of North Norfolk,lovely to have a wood burner for the cold evenings.
Such a lovely well equipped cottage. We have been impressed by Docking after usually staying on the coast roads. Managed to have a full week of sunshine and reached Brancaster beach daily (which the dogs loved!) Hope to come back again next year.
Lovely, well equipped cottage. Very comfortable beds with high quality bed linen and towels. Beautiful artwork throughout. We thoroughly enjoyed our week. Lovely enclosed, sunny garden.
Thank you so much Hellen and Ben for letting us stay in your lovely cottage. It’s in the perfect location and really feels like a home with everything you need. The three of us think they are the comfiest beds, pillows and quilts.
Thank you again, we will definitely return.
Such a perfect find! The cottage is so well equipped with the best beds ever. Hellen has thought of everything. It is so beautifully styled throughout – thank you. We love the location too. It is spot on for visiting so many places without too far to drive. We absolutely loved it here.
A wonderful trip to Norfolk to celebrate a big Birthday. Hilltop is the perfect accommodation – it really is equipped with everything you could need. It’s in a perfect location, peaceful and friendly. When can we come back?
What a delightful property Hilltop is. Very well equipped and of a high standard. Excellent location to visit many areas on this coastline. Really enjoyed our holiday here. Hope to return again soon. Location of property. Very well equipped cottage. Immaculate and comfortable. Really enjoyed our stay. Thankyou.
Enjoyable stay in a well-presented cottage.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hilltop. The cottage is very spacious, well equipped, warm and comfortable. The beds (super king in the twin room) were comfortable, the towels, super soft and a great size.
Lovely, comfortable cottage, well situated for the North Norfolk coast. Everything was very clean and comfortable. We especially liked the thought that has gone into making the guest's stay easy, like tabs and rinse aid for the dishwasher. We don't have a dishwasher at home and so wouldn't bring these items with us, but really appreciate the fact that the owner provides them, so nice to have a holiday from the washing up! We enjoyed the garden room, lovely room to sit with a cuppa looking out over the fields, or to sit quietly with a book.
Thank you so much for yet another fabulous holiday at your cottage it was just perfect. Thank you also for the bottle of fizz. It gets harder to leave this perfect little cottage each time we stay.
We had a nice break despite a bit of bad weather. You’ve got a nice place over there, and we would not hesitate to go again.
We had an amazing time thank you despite the bad weather. We had everything we needed there and it was so cosy. You are very lucky to own it !!
I thought the decor and furnishings were beautifully thought out - someone has an eye for detail which I appreciated. It was also very comfortable and we felt very relaxed in the cottage. Despite not having the usual Norfolk sunshine, we really enjoyed our week, thank you!
It was very comfortable and had everything that you needed in a holiday cottage. Loved the views from the conservatory and upstairs main bedroom.
As always very peaceful and has a welcoming feeling at Hilltop. 10 out of 10 for the cleanliness and we hope to return again next year!
Hilltop was absolutely wonderful, thank you so much, I will be back next year if allowed! And thank you for the lovely prosecco!
Very comfortable & spotlessly clean with high quality fixtures & fittings throughout. Would love to return to Hilltop someday & wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this holiday property to family, friends & colleagues
Hilltop is a perfect cottage with all the facilities we required & ideal garden with lovely plum trees. Just what we all needed with what is going on in the world, a real “ get away from it all “ place,would have liked another couple of bath towels.
Home from Home as been a few times...love it!! A big thank you to all concerned. Had a fantastic break x
Thank you for a perfect weekend in your perfect cottage. Beautiful weather bit of a strange one as places closed due to COVID-19 but it didn't spoil our break. Loved it!
Fourth time here, always so lovely. People out walking on the beach supporting farm shops and local businesses at a difficult time with the coronavirus. We had an amazing time and just love Hilltop. Thanks as always,
Overall Hilltop ia a lovely little cottage. We liked The Dog proof garden! Very cosy and everything you would need for a great stay-with the added extra of the chickens next door...Great entertainment!
Better than Expected - The house was really comfortable - well equipped and well decorated. The wonderful conservatory - with its beautiful views - was really appreciated. The well-equipped kitchen - we made full use of the coffee machine! - the comfortable beds. The enclosed garden was also great for our dog. A lovely stay in this very comfortable and peaceful cottage, thank you.
Hilltop was better than Expected - New bathroom since last visit. Very comfortable and 10 out of 10 for cleanliness... love everything about it. Will be back year!
We had the perfect Christmas getaway. Our first time being away from family for Christmas and the cottage was a perfect break. It is a very cosy and homely cottage and the photos don’t do this property justice. The garden room was brilliant for watching the rolling hills. We would stay here again for sure, everything is very high quality and comfortable. Thank you!
It’s just simply a lovely cottage. it's our 5th visit to this cottage that all the family keep returning to!
Well equipped holiday cottage convenient for the North Norfolk coast. Superb beds and a log burner for the chilly evenings. In a delightful village with a great little supermarket and a pub. The owners haven't forgotten anything and have provided a comprehensive information folder with many suggestions of things to do and places to visit.
Hilltop is in a great location and is clean and spacious, a very well appointed property with a very nice enclosed garden. We enjoyed our stay and had a very nice holiday. Thank you.
Better than Expected - Lots of refurbishment since our last visit! Cleanliness 10 out of 10 We like Hilltop for the good location, for places we like to go, comfortable cottage and big and enclosed garden. This was the 2nd year for us to stay at Hilltop and we loved it even more with the recent improvements. We had a lovely time in this cosy cottage and the mid-holiday clean was great. Thank you!
Was total pleasure to stay at hilltop, calm, private and peaceful. So easy as so well stocked, clean and cosy. All you new and more, such a beautiful and private space.
The cottage was lovely and in the perfect location to explore everywhere we wanted to. After many times driving through Brancaster we finally found and made use of the beach which was fantastic being so close by. Also made numerous trips to Burnham Market, Holkham Hall, Sandringham and further afield to Cromer and Sheringham.
The children loved the bedroom they shared and made great use of the garden – ‘camping’ in it in our beach tent!
We definitely hope to visit again and our friends and relatives have shown interest in staying there at some point too.
Thanks again
We have stayed here three times, Excellent cottage. Like everything about Hilltop, newly refurbished bedrooms and bathroom are excellent!
The cottage is very cosy and characterful. We particularly enjoyed having the garden room as an additional seating area. We spent a very relaxing and enjoyable week in Hilltop cottage. It is a very well presented and nicely furnished property and we were very grateful for the generous welcome gifts. It is in a perfect location for exploring the north Norfolk coast and we would definitely return if staying in the area again. Hilltop is one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in and we highly recommend it.
We love it and have already booked again for next year. Thank you!
Very happy with the cottage and made for the perfect week even though the sun went missing!! Location perfect for all of North Norfolk and also very peaceful.
We loved our stay at Hilltop and will definitely return. I was delighted with the mid-holiday clean as only expected a linen change and came back to a sparkling clean Cottage. Wonderful! A lovely home from home with very safe enclosed garden.
The location, atmosphere, layout, garden all great. It’s a really lovely house. It’s lovely. We can’t wait to go back in September!
We have returned so often, it never fails to please.
Lunch in the garden takes a lot of beating.
A very comfortable cottage in a very good position for visiting North Norfolk
We had a lovely relaxing break, the cottage was very comfortable and warm.
The cottage was lovely and cosy, well equipped and perfectly situated to explore the North Norfolk coast.
We like everything about this cottage particularly the kitchen and the garden.
We enjoyed the log fires in the evening.
I think we have stayed at Hilltop 6 times, that is recommendation in itself.
Everything was perfect.
The location was great. Easy walk to the pub with excellent food. A short drive to most beaches and places to visit.
Thank you. A very homely and clean cottage. Lovely welcome gifts and homemade cake left for us too - thank you.
This cottage was perfect for us and our two dogs. Great position and good garden to relax in. Everything was top quality. Really enjoyed the pub to eat in just a short walk down the road. Definitely thinking of booking next year as this Cottage ticks all the boxes for us.
A very comfortable home from home, we had everything we needed.
Lemon drizzle cake and the wine and milk a lovely touch. The drizzle cake was delicious!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our first stay at Hilltop.
It was a warm and cosy, light filled cottage with a beautiful garden and lovely views.
We really appreciate the welcome pack, especially the cake which was delicious!
Hilltop is the perfect place to stay to visit the North Norfolk coast etc.
We look forward to coming back soon.
Have been constant visitor twice yearly for several years. My dream home if it was ever for sale!
This is a very comfortable property, well equipped. great position for the coast, lovely enclosed garden and quite possibly the best nights sleep you could wish for.
I could quite happily live here permanently!
We have stayed here twice and would thoroughly recommend this property.
We loved the garden room and log fire, the cottage was really well equipped. The welcome pack was wonderful and the view is fantastic. Thank you
We really liked the position of the cottage, good parking, nicely decorated and very comfortable, every you needed for a enjoyable stay. And Greatly appreciated the welcome gifts - lovely cake etc.
Very well equipped - you had thought of everything. Was cosy, welcoming with cake and tea bags on arrival!
We loved the kitchen, safe dog garden, open fire, pillows, bedding and Wifi. Welcome pack was amazing - adored the cake!
We are "old hands" at holiday cottages and this was the most well equipped and thoughtfully arranged one so far!
Lovely cottage with everything we could want. Good garden for dogs. Thank you for a generous welcome pack.
Thank you for a lovely few days. Cottage an absolute delight. Best cottage in Norfolk!!
Our third stay here and just as enjoyable as all the other times. Excellent cottage - will come again and again and again.
Thank you, so warm and comfortable and helped us move into our new permanent home in the village!
Having stayed new year last year we already knew we loved Hilltop, so much so we stayed for 2 weeks this time - home from home. Sad to leave but time to return to normal life. Each of us has our favourite space- J&J love the lounge and soft/comfy beds. I&C love love love the garden room. A wonderful time together in a wonderful cottage. Thank you x
Most enjoyable week. Nice and cosy. Thank you for welcome pack. Garden birds a joy to watch. We all look forward to coming back again.
Hilltop is like a home from home. There is everything you could need and all a first class standard. Every year you are improving things and we loved the new kitchen this time. The peace and quiet are wonderful. We have been every year since 2007.
Thank you so much.
Better than expected as in reality the cottage is even better than the photos. Liked everything and every need was catered for. Thank you.
Cosy comfortable cottage thoughtfully equipped with delightful garden. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you for the welcome pack.
Lovely relaxing week in our favourite part of norfolk. Same as before, the cottage is a joy to come back to after a walk in a scenic place (especially Wells beach). Enjoyed the views from the garden room -seen several buzzards! Thank you so much, really thrilled!
This was our second visit and the cottage has been improved. Liked the new kitchen/fridge/cooker and the lovely decoration. Also like the high quality of equipment, furnishings etc.
The only other thing we would have liked at Hilltop cottage was a "For Sale" sign as we wanted to buy the cottage!
This is one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in within this price range. Clean, warm cottage, welcome pack, towels included and new furniture. Wifi really appreciated.
PRICE GUIDE
Fri 6 Sep 2024 | Thu 19 Sep 2024 | £935 / week |
Fri 20 Sep 2024 | Thu 17 Oct 2024 | £830 / week |
Fri 18 Oct 2024 | Thu 31 Oct 2024 | £935 / week |
Fri 1 Nov 2024 | Thu 19 Dec 2024 | £670 / week |
Fri 20 Dec 2024 | Sun 5 Jan 2025 | £1270 / week |
Mon 6 Jan 2025 | Thu 3 Apr 2025 | £685 / week |
Fri 4 Apr 2025 | Thu 24 Apr 2025 | £960 / week |
Fri 25 Apr 2025 | Thu 22 May 2025 | £850 / week |
Fri 23 May 2025 | Thu 29 May 2025 | £1175 / week |
Fri 30 May 2025 | Thu 19 Jun 2025 | £960 / week |
Fri 20 Jun 2025 | Thu 3 Jul 2025 | £1120 / week |
Fri 4 Jul 2025 | Thu 4 Sep 2025 | £1305 / week |
Fri 5 Sep 2025 | Thu 11 Sep 2025 | £1120 / week |
Fri 12 Sep 2025 | Thu 25 Sep 2025 | £960 / week |
Fri 26 Sep 2025 | Thu 16 Oct 2025 | £850 / week |
Fri 17 Oct 2025 | Thu 30 Oct 2025 | £960 / week |
Fri 31 Oct 2025 | Thu 18 Dec 2025 | £685 / week |
Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Sun 4 Jan 2026 | £1305 / 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.