Sybil Cottage Holme-next-the-sea
Sleeps 8, from £870 to £1850 per week
Sybil Cottage is a lovely contemporary Norfolk carrstone cottage which, in our opinion, has one of the best gardens available for a holiday home in the area. Situated in a quiet lane within 10-15 minutes walk to the sand dunes on Holme beach, the cottage has almost an acre of private gardens including two large lawned areas leading to an attractive woodland garden which even has a zip slide at the far end! A well-presented cottage with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms providing perfect holiday accommodation throughout the year for 1 or 2 families, with the added advantage of a downstairs bedroom and bathroom and only a short walk to the local pub.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Kitchen: A well-equipped galley-style kitchen with cream units, built-in electric oven with halogen hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer and microwave. Leads through into...
Dining/Sitting Area: Light and spacious L-shaped area with a dining table and 8 chairs at one end, with 2 comfy sofas and French doors to the garden at the other end.
Sitting Room: A comfortable separate room with 2 sofas, armchair, TV, DVD and a wood-burning stove.
Bedroom 4: A lovely room with a high ceiling and French doors opening out to the garden. It has a king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers and cupboard.
Bathroom: Is next door to the bedroom and has a bath with shower mixer taps, hand basin and WC.
There is the advantage of free wifi provided in the cottage.
First Floor
The stairs are not steep and there is a hand rail.
Bedroom 1: This is a fabulous room which was created when the cottage was extended to make a wonderful master bedroom with a balcony overlooking the large rear garden. There is a king-size bed, bedside tables & lamps, built-in cupboards, chest of drawers, sofa and a raised wooden stage with large freestanding bath with feature floor lighting. There is a separate en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, hand basin and WC.
Bedroom 2: Double bed, bench, chest of drawers and cupboard. En-suite shower room with walk-in shower, hand basin and WC.
Bedroom 3: Bunk room with 2 sets of full-size bunk beds where up to 4 children may sleep comfortably.
There is a hairdryer in the property.
Please note that the maximum occupancy for Sybil Cottage is 8 people (despite there being additional beds).
Outside
To the front of the cottage is a long lawn with a driveway for off-street parking for up to 3 cars. Entrance through a wooden gate to the rear. There is almost an acre of garden with a large private lawned and terraced area nearest the cottage with outside furniture, a hammock and a barbecue (charcoal). Leading on from this is a second lawned area with a children's play area and trampoline (please note this is not netted and therefore supervision is required at all times). Continuing down the garden there is a small pond and then it becomes an attractive cleared woodland area - a brilliant play for the children to play with a zip slide at the far end.
The sandy coast at Holme-next-the-Sea is approximately 10-15 minutes walk across the picturesque Redwell marshes to join the Norfolk Coastal path, and the local pub "The White Horse" only a couple of minutes walk away.
Photos
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Front drive | Garden | Sitting room | Sitting and dining area |
Dining area | Kitchen | Kitchen | Downstairs bedroom |
Downstairs bedroom | Downstairs bathroom | Master bedroom | Master bedroom with bath |
Master bedroom | Shower room | Bedroom 2 | Shower |
Bunk room | Garden with terrace | Garden with summer house | Play area |
Woodland garden | Woodland garden | Gorgeous garden | Front |
Guest Reviews
We had a lovely time at Sybil Cottage. We love the garden with the trampoline, swings, zipwire and the tyre swing. The cottage is very well equipped and the beds are very comfortable. We had a great meal at the Gin Trap Inn and another at the White Horse.
Abbie, Jack, Arthur, Will, Beck and Tom - 01/01/2020
Lovely half term. Very wet start then lovely bright days since. Great house for a family holiday. The children thought the garden was wonderful. The adult section is very stylish. Another lovely stay in Norfolk. Lovely food again at the Thornham Deli, The Yurt, Hoste. We ran out of days! Many thanks
Evans and gang - 01/11/2019
This house has made us very welcome. Seeing Mum (who is 88) swinging on the swing brings back childhood memories. The zipwire did get used by my husband and myself! You do not have to be young to enjoy the gardens. Will come back again. Thank you.
Deborah, Margaret and Shaun - 14/10/2019
Really enjoyed our holiday – Fantastic weather all week. The cottage location is great. Very tranquil. Easy access to beach and walks, and a lovely pub just down the road.
The Greaves - 16/09/2019
This was our second visit to Sybil Cottage and, as always, we had a fabulous holiday. We have had a week of glorious weather which has allowed us to make the most of the beautiful gardens. Kids have enjoyed scamping around the woods, using the trampoline and playing games on the grass. We have enjoyed numerous barbecues and spent most days down at the beach – namely Old Hunstanton beach (perfect for kids) and Brancaster. We are leaving with wonderful memories, made all the better by this magical holiday cottage.
The Vaughans, The Owens and Jen - 30/08/2019
A mixed week of weather but we kept busy and have had an enjoyable visit. We were here 6 years ago and the small offspring were too young to enjoy the garden. They have made up for it this visit!!
The Granthams and Malleys - 17/08/2019
Once again the garden proved to be a great attraction. It is a peaceful retreat for the adults and still provides a variety of activities for the children. Vines/Topp families
This house is great. We enjoyed the things in the summer house. We took the boogie boards to the beach. Thank you, Sophie Topp
Once again the garden feels better than last year. Thank you, Jacob Topp
The Topps - 20/07/2019
A break away with three generations of our families, and a chance to introduce our latest arrival – five weeks old – to the beauty of the Norfolk coast. We couldn’t have asked for a more comfortable or beautiful property: will miss the view of the trees outside the upstairs balcony in the mornings, and our eldest (three years old) will be sad not to have the trampoline, horse and other games to play. Would love to come back – permanently!
The Dodds - 12/07/2019
Thank you for a wonderful stay! The gardens are fantastic – the children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the woods, spotted rabbits and of course, the zip wire. Very well equipped house that suited all 8 of us very comfortably. Norfolk is one of our favourite places and the house is the perfect base to explore – particularly Pensthorpe and Holkham.
The Graves - 31/05/2019
Thank you for a fantastic stay, the house and garden are amazing. Marianne (5) love the bunk beds and Wilf (3) loved everything!
- 19/04/2019
We all really enjoyed staying in the house - very comfortable and well equipped.
We appreciated the effective heating and the log burner.
Everyone, even Grandad on his 80th birthday enjoyed the zip wire.
Lovely walks to Hunstanton, Thornham and Ringstead.
Good meals at The White Horse in the village and The Lifeboat at Thornham.
Slater, Jackson and Hill Families - 05/11/2018
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Holme and more specifically Sybil Cottage. The gardens in particular are beautiful and enchanting and the kids have had endless fun on the trampoline, swings and zip wire in the woods. The cottage is snug and homely and we have settled in properly. We appreciate the well equipped kitchen, the decent showers and the fantastic book, music and DVD collection. It felt nice staying in a family home that has clearly been loved by so many. We have visited Norfolk many times but never to Holme. We've enjoyed the peaceful, quaint and calm surroundings and the proximity to Sunny Hunny and Brancaster, Wells etc. We will be back!! Thanks again
Carys, James, Jane, Gareth, Kit and Raffy - 07/09/2018
Great house. Great location. Go to Wells, Holkham, Burnham Market. Erics fish and chips were great. Zip wire a huge hit - love the garden. We had a great time. White Horse great food. Grandma and Grandad, Frances x 4 including kids 11 and 15, Lewis x 2
- 01/09/2018
Our second visit to Sybil Cottage as a family (1-6 August 2016) previously. We felt at home as soon as we were all gathered together, enjoying the garden immediately as the weather was glorious. Ethan 8 remembered the garden and zip wire and was thrilled to share it with his cousin Jacob (4 1/2). Rachel 21 months, her leg recently out of plaster loved the trampoline. We all had some lovely evenings in the garden of the White Horse including a very good meal of fish and chips. Beach days, outings to see the seals at Blakeney and a slightly longer trip to Roarr - Dinosaur Adventure Land all added up to another memorable family holiday. Thank you for letting us make this delightful house our home for the week.
The Alen Family - 18/08/2018
We have enjoyed our visit to the Norfolk coast and made the most of the fantastic weather. The cottage is perfect for our three generation family. The grandchildren, aged 8 and 6, were very impressed with the gardens and the summerhouse. I am sure we will be back! This is a beautiful house with a great garden and with beautiful surroundings - Jacob Topp aged 8 I like the zip wire and the playing pool in the summer house - Sophie Topp aged 6
Vines and Topps family - 28/07/2018
We had a very enjoyable week, with excellent weather. The garden is a delight. The garden toys were much appreciated and the house is very comfortable. Our two grandsons had great fun.
Dennis and Stella Pilling Matthew and Hannah Pilling - 07/07/2018
A wonderful cottage, beautiful gardens... never ending! Well equipped with provisions - listened to music in the evenings instead of TV. Amazing variety of good music. Thank you. Would consider to return - Holme is a peaceful relaxing hamlet. Seen rare birds like bitten, cookoo and lapwings. An enjoyable week.
Duncan family - 09/06/2018
Wow! What a fantastic week at Sybil Cottage and what a wonderful garden 😊 A great place for 3 generations of our family to enjoy Hunstanton and it's surroundings
Claire, Colin, Steve and Ellie Peachment Emma, Nick and Rosie Richards - 02/06/2018
What a wonderful haven especially for children (big and small!). Well equipped, lovely master bedroom but the garden is just amazing.
Thank you
The Macholls - 16/09/2017
Another great week in Norfolk! Down for the tennis and a win! The sun shone all week. Holme beach and Old Hunstanton beach are great.
Ate at the yurt (Shucks) in Thornham - very good especially the burgers. Love love love Thornham Deli!
The garden is a delight. Loved the massive bean bags for the garden and the zip wire.
The Barlow's - 26/08/2017
We've had a very enjoyable week here in this lovely house and fantastic garden. Our children loved the zip wire and all the garden games. We were joined by our Mums on the Sunday and Dad on Thursday so three generations and plenty of space for us all. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen extremely well equipped. Lovely location and enjoyable walk to the beach.
The children liked the bunk room and the master bedroom is spacious and the balcony great with a lovely view of the garden.
We would have loved to have stayed longer and hope to come back one day. Thank you.
Claire, Mike, Jonathan and Freya - 19/08/2017
What a lovely time we have had at Sybil Cottage. The grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed their times in your amazing garden that goes on, seemingly forever. What a wonderful main garden too. Every blessing to all who assist in running this holiday home.
The Gee's - 15/07/2017
Many thanks for a lovely week. Children adored the freedom of the garden and we enjoyed the peace whilst they played! Would recommend boat trip tio see the seals from Morston - we used Beans Boats. Also the lovely old fashioned sweet shop in Burnham Market (Mables). Lovely walk from the house to the Holme Visitor Centre and then on to Thornham for deli pit stop (take away picnic).
The Earle Family - 01/07/2017
A very enjoyable stay in your lovely house. The children enjoyed the fascinations of the garden (and the cows in the field next door!) plus the activities provided.. We loved teh village setting and the proximity of the local pub (with playground!). Lots of interesting bird life in the area and some wonderful local beaches. We all loved spending a wet day at the Sealife Centre in Hunstanton and two glorious days in Wells. The 5 day stay was all too short - we didn't want to go home!
The Marshes and Browns - 13/05/2017
We have had a wonderful holiday in your lovely cottage. The children enjoyed the summerhouse toys!
Thank you
Baker Family - 28/08/2016
Fantastic week in Norfolk - down for tennis week and the sun shone! The garden and games room are super - the kids (13 and 11) loved the zip wire and basketball hoop and the garden games were great.
Thornham Deli was as great as we remembered, as was the White Horse at Brancaster. Do try Eric's fish and chips at Orchard Drove and the afternoon tea at Titchwell Manor and go to Titchwell Bird Reserve.
Thank you for a lovely week.
The Barlows - 20/08/2016
Was fascinated by the pictures of the beautiful girls during the years - our home is full of photos of 5 lovely girls and 3 boys! An exciting garden - the young grandsons were thrilled with it.
The beautiful weather kept us in the gardens for the first day and a half - most unusual. Such a warm homely atmosphere around the cottage.
Grandma Shaw - 13/08/2016
Thank you for allowing us to use your delightful home in Holme, with its most amazing garden. 2 little boys have been in their element especially when we explored the 'Gruffalo Wood'.
The beach days we've enjoyed have been superb and morning walks to the sea have been invigorating. 2 big boys have relished the proximity of The White Horse for their daily revival.
All in all a memorable holiday.
The Allen Family - 06/08/2016
We had a fabulous week. The cottage is just perfect and the gardens are amazing. They kept a 6 5 4 and 3 year old entertained all week! We enjoyed Snettisham Park and Hunston beach is great.
We hope to come back soon!
Alibone, Shut and Swetman Families - 30/07/2016
We would like to thank you for the lovely peaceful stay at Sybil Cottage. A perfect getaway for busy city ladies. This home put us all at ease and peace with its comfort and warmth.
The log fire is a real treat. We had great weather and took the walk down to Holme Nature Reserve. Great place to dine - nearby The Orange Tree - yummy.
Tan and Friends - 02/05/2016
Holme-next-the-sea
Location
Holme is also famous for being the site of Sea Henge, a 4,500 thousand year old Bronze Age tree circle discovered on the beach. There is a fabulous stretch of open sandy beach backed by sand dunes and the Nature Reserve where there are a number of hides and many different varieties of birds have been spotted.
There is a good local pub, The White Horse, serving good local food and ales. Hunstanton golf course, a renowned links course, runs into Holme and there are riding stables nearby too.
If you would like to see more of our holiday homes in and around the Norfolk coastal town of Holme-next-the-sea, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 3 Jan 2020 | Thu 26 Mar 2020 | £870 / week | |
| Fri 27 Mar 2020 | Thu 16 Apr 2020 | £1620 / week | |
| Fri 17 Apr 2020 | Thu 21 May 2020 | £1260 / week | |
| Fri 22 May 2020 | Thu 28 May 2020 | £1670 / week | |
| Fri 29 May 2020 | Thu 25 Jun 2020 | £1620 / week | |
| Fri 26 Jun 2020 | Thu 9 Jul 2020 | £1670 / week | |
| Fri 10 Jul 2020 | Thu 3 Sep 2020 | £1670 / week | |
| Fri 4 Sep 2020 | Thu 10 Sep 2020 | £1670 / week | |
| Fri 11 Sep 2020 | Thu 24 Sep 2020 | £1465 / week | |
| Fri 25 Sep 2020 | Thu 15 Oct 2020 | £1090 / week | |
| Fri 16 Oct 2020 | Thu 29 Oct 2020 | £1270 / week | |
| Fri 30 Oct 2020 | Fri 18 Dec 2020 | £870 / week | |
| Tue 29 Dec 2020 | Tue 5 Jan 2021 | £1670 / week |
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