Accommodation

Ground Floor

Guests are advised that the house has free wifi.

Entrance hall: lovely spacious entrance hall with a high ceiling, stone flooring, sweeping staircase and a piano.

Drawing Room: stunning double aspect room with an open fireplace and full height windows overlooking the attractive gardens. Tastefully furnished with two huge comfy sofas, two armchairs, mirrored sideboard and original artworks.

Sitting Room: charming relaxed room with an open fireplace and full height windows overlooking the gardens. Comfortably furnished with two big sofas, two armchairs, large TV with full Sky package, built-in well-stocked bookshelves.

Kitchen: fabulous spacious bespoke kitchen with limestone flooring that opens into the dining area. It is extremely well-equipped to comfortably cater for 16 guests with a four oven Aga, separate electric oven, two dishwashers, full height fridge, well-stocked dresser. There's a large granite island incorporating a breakfast bar with bar chairs.

Dining room: lovely light and airy room with full height glazed doors opening onto the terrace and two carefully positioned armchairs to enjoy the lovely view. There's a large dining table which may be extended to seat up to 18 guests with plenty of chairs for everyone to dine in comfort.

Laundry room: spacious room with two washing machines, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer and a sink.

Back hall: with a large boot room providing ample storage space for coats and boots. There is a back staircase leading up to near bedrooms 3 and 4.

Cloakrooms: "his & hers" two separate loos (one with a throne!) and a wash-stand.

First Floor

All of the bedrooms are generously proportioned with high ceilings and lovely uninterrupted views across the grounds, with no other properties within sight.
There is a stunning galleried landing overlooking the entrance hall.

Master bedroom suite: a wonderful spacious bedroom with lovely views from its large windows across the gardens. There's a super king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers, large wardrobes, armchair.
Dressing area with a dressing table and full height mirrors. Leads through to:

En-suite bathroom 1 : stunning spacious room with a free-standing bath, separate shower enclosure with powerful drencher head, vanity twin basin unit, heated towel rail and WC.

Bedroom 2: beautifully presented room with a king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers, armchair, built-in wardrobes.

En-suite WC and separate en-suite shower with vanity basin.

Bedroom 5: with a double bed and views over the garden.

Along the landing and down three steps to:

Bedroom 3: lovely room with a window seat overlooking the garden. Has a king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, dressing table and a wardrobe.

Bedroom 4: the room where Rupert Everett was born! Contains a king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers, wardrobe, large sofa.

Family bathroom: bath with drencher shower head over (care must be taken when showering), twin vanity unit and WC.

Separate WC with hand basin.

Second Floor

The stairs lead up to the top floor landing where there there are doors to each of the bedrooms with a "Jack & Jill" bathroom

Bedroom 6: lovely spacious feminine room with a sloped ceiling. Has a double bed, bedside tables and lamps, built-in low cupboards, dressing table, desk & chair and a sofa bed.

Bedroom 7: another lovely room with sloped ceilings, a wrought iron double bed, sofa, built-in wardrobe, desk and chair.

Bathroom: has a slipper bath with shower mixer taps, vanity unit, heated towel rail and WC.

Please note there is a wooden cot at the property.

The Stables

This separate dwelling is only steps from the main house and provides private first floor accommodation for a couple or family, or for up to five teenagers. Ideal to escape the rest of your party!

A staircase leads up to the viewing area with a sofa and the best views in the whole house. There are doors opening out to the decked balcony with absolutely stunning uninterrupted views across the marshes and out to sea.

Sitting room: has a TV and two comfortable sofa beds, one of which has a trundle bed, which may be used to sleep up to three children. Please advise at the time of booking if you would like these beds to be made up.

Stables Bedroom : has a king-sized wooden sleigh bed (not shown in the photos), bedside tables.

Shower room: with a small shower.

Separate WC.

Outside

The Old Rectory is hidden behind a substantial flint and brick wall, accessed via the coast road down a a driveway with a large shingled parking area with plenty of room for parking.

The landscaped extensive grounds surrounding the house are truly wonderful and well-maintained. They've been cleverly designed to create a "series of rooms" including some wonderful sculptures, and enjoy unrivalled open views across the marshes and out to sea.

Guests may find it hard to leave the grounds as there is so much to enjoy here, with plenty of scenic places for dining al fresco or simply strolling around the gardens or relaxing in the sunshine.

Swimming Pool: a beautifully designed large pool area enclosed by a picket fence, with a spacious terraces area perfect for sitting or dining. An extremely large pool which is heated during the summer months (please enquire about dates) and has a completely safe cover which may be walked on. Carefully planned area with a well-equipped kitchen and two changing rooms with showers and two separate loos. There is a spacious paved eating area with a large outside table and plenty of chairs.

Tennis Court: this has to have the best views in the whole of Norfolk! Superb astroturf full-size court court which is fully fenced and has a ball machine. Guests are asked to bring their own rackets and balls if they wish to play.

The grounds have been professionally landscaped and include a picturesque stream with a bridge and lovely decked sitting area to enjoy the views, so care is advised with young children. There is a well-stocked vegetable garden where guests may help themselves to whatever is in season, and large lawns perfect for balll games. There's a large wood in addition to the landscaped grounds where guests are able to play/walk if desired.

Although it feels as if you are in your own private world, it is only a couple of minutes walk from the Old Rectory to the Norfolk coastal path and to the selection of shops and cafe at Deepdale, or the highly acclaimed White Horse at Brancaster Staithe.
The picturesque Georgian village of Burnham Market is easily reached with a 5 minute drive.

Please note that due to the high quality of the furnishings, the security deposit for Old Rectory is £500.00

Bespoke Packages

There are a range of bespoke catering packages available at The Old Rectory for 2024

The hospitality and catering packages on offer, range from breakfast only, to fully catered weeks providing daily meals, this can also include barbecues' and picnic beach hampers if required.
Guests may also choose from set menu's to create their own bespoke catering packages which are individually priced for guests who may not want a set package.

The hospitality extras can include a own private chef for the week, or for the days they have selected the catering options, along with staff (where needed) to set up, serve and tidy away each service.

This options are additional extra's and arranged by the Property Manager by direct negotiations (and not via Sowerbys Holiday Cottages) - if these are required for your stay please ask for the contact information.

Highlights

• Property has a Swimming Pool and Tennis court.
• Beautiful landscaped grounds with a wood, grass area and a well stocked vegetable garden for guests use.
• Ample parking.
• Within walking distance to coast.

Good to know

• Walking distance to a cafe, shops and a very good pub The White Horse.
• Close to the coastal hopper bus stop.
• Has a separate dwelling close to the house for a couple or small family.

Prices

From	To	Price
Fri 12 Apr 2024	Thu 23 May 2024	£16000 / week
Fri 24 May 2024	Thu 5 Sep 2024	£18000 / week
Fri 6 Sep 2024	Thu 19 Sep 2024	£17000 / week
Fri 20 Sep 2024	Thu 17 Oct 2024	£16000 / week
Fri 18 Oct 2024	Thu 31 Oct 2024	£17000 / week
Fri 1 Nov 2024	Thu 19 Dec 2024	£15000 / week
Fri 20 Dec 2024	Sun 5 Jan 2025	£18000 / week

Prices shown includes a £30 booking fee.

How to Book

To book Old Rectory please call us on 01328 730880 or email [email protected]
If you require our Booking Form you can download it from our website and post it completed to us.
Please also read our Booking Conditions, available on our website, before completing the Booking Form.
The changeover day for this property is Friday.