The Long Cottage Sandringham Estate, Flitcham
Sleeps 6, from £1,325 to £1,690 per week
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The Long Cottage is a beautifully presented conversion of an original period stable block, built in the local carrstone and transformed by its new owners into a luxurious holiday home. This superb retreat is offered here for a maximum of six guests: perfect for three couples or a family with all of the accommodation on the ground floor. There's the advantage of an adjoining annexe (The Stable) which has its own bedroom suite and small kitchen - perfect for grandparents or those wanting some privacy! Ideally situated on the royal Sandringham Estate, it's only five minutes drive from Sandringham House and its glorious grounds with a variety of woodland walks, cafe and superb children's playground. Gardens surround the house with a lovely south facing rear garden for guests to enjoy.
Please note that during the summer holidays and over Christmas The Long Cottage may only be rented (for up to 9 guests) with the use of the attic.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance: from the front garden into the kitchen/breakfast room. Step over the threshold and notice underfoot foot the Holkham maker's mark.
Kitchen/Breakfast room: a stunning spacious room with a superb newly fitted kitchen with granite and oak work-tops and pamment tiled floor. The kitchen is really well-equipped with a Smeg double electric oven, halogen hob, fridge/freezer, separate drinks fridge, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, Belfast sink. There's an island with bar-stools.
There is plenty of space for up to ten guests to dine on the long wooden dining table, with chairs and pew seating.
Laundry room: with washing machine, Belfast sink and a microwave.
Boot room: leads off the kitchen, has exposed brickwork, a long bench and is a really useful space for the storage of muddy boots and shoes. There's the back door leading out to the private rear garden.
Cloakroom: with WC and hand basin.
Bedroom 2: lovely high-ceilinged room with a beamed ceiling. There are zip-linked beds which are usually configured as twin beds. Please request at time of booking if you wish them to be made up as a king-size bed.
Wet room: newly created with an overhead shower, mounted hand basin, small heated towel rail and WC.
Sitting room: charming cosy room with a wood burning stove, wooden flooring, two sofas, two occasional chairs and a wall-mounted Smart TV.
Library/Study: the perfect place if you need to work whilst staying here, with fibre Wifi. There's a built-in desk and chair, well-stocked bookshelves.
Bedroom 1: lovely garden room with a beamed ceiling and doors opening out to the garden. The bed is a super king-size bed and there is also a small sofa, making a perfect reading spot.
Bathroom: newly installed with a claw foot roll top bath, hand basin and WC.
Snug: has a small sofa and a TV with the staircase leading up to the children's attic bedroom.
The Stable annexe
The Stable annexe has its own front door & can be totally self contained or linked by an internal door from the inner hallway (with wall mounted coat hooks.)
Kitchen: has a quirky kitchen area with small microwave oven, electric hob, sink and a mini integral dishwasher.
Shower room: walk-in shower, hand basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bedroom 3: has a king-size bed, smart TV and hanging coat pegs.
The Long Cottage is located in the quiet village of Flitcham (under 300 inhabitants), near the picturesque church and next to the small village school.
There is off-street parking for 2 cars to the side of the cottage, or unrestricted free parking in the lane immediately outside the cottage and a further parking space for The Stable.
The large front garden is lawned with a variety of mature shrubs and plants. There's a bench picnic table and a further small bistro table.
The rear garden is enclosed and well-maintained, being mainly laid to lawn with a patio areas and outside furniture for 10 guests. There is a charcoal barbecue and a secure bike shed which guests are welcome to use.
There's direct access to woodland walks on the estate and quiet lanes for cycling. Sandringham House is just 5 minutes drive away and Houghton Hall only 10 minutes drive
Historical Information
The Long Cottage was originally stabling for the Holkham Hall estate until 1872 when it was converted into two semi-detached cottages.At the start of the nineteenth century it was purchased by Edward VII as it bordered the Sandringham estate and it's rumoured that his desire was because the grey partridge shooting was better! In the 1970s the house was bought from the Queen's estate by the local MP who extended it and converted it into one private dwelling.
Highlights
- Being newly refurbished and beautifully presented throughout
- The adjoining annexe (The Stables) offering privacy for part of the group
- Quietly located only 5 minutes drive from Sandringham house and gardens
Good to know
- All of the accommodation is on the ground floor
- There is an attic room which may be rented at an additional cost to sleep up to 9
- The rear garden is enclosed and has a shed where bicycles may be stored
Prices
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 12 Apr 2024 | Thu 23 May 2024 | £1325 / week |
| Fri 31 May 2024 | Thu 20 Jun 2024 | £1415 / week |
| Fri 21 Jun 2024 | Thu 4 Jul 2024 | £1690 / week |
| Fri 30 Aug 2024 | Thu 5 Sep 2024 | £1690 / week |
| Fri 6 Sep 2024 | Thu 19 Sep 2024 | £1415 / week |
| Fri 20 Sep 2024 | Thu 17 Oct 2024 | £1325 / week |
| Fri 1 Nov 2024 | Fri 20 Dec 2024 | £1325 / week |
| Mon 6 Jan 2025 | Thu 3 Apr 2025 | £1360 / week |
| Fri 25 Apr 2025 | Thu 22 May 2025 | £1455 / week |
| Fri 30 May 2025 | Thu 19 Jun 2025 | £1485 / week |
| Fri 20 Jun 2025 | Thu 3 Jul 2025 | £1800 / week |
| Fri 5 Sep 2025 | Thu 25 Sep 2025 | £1800 / week |
| Fri 26 Sep 2025 | Thu 16 Oct 2025 | £1455 / week |
| Fri 31 Oct 2025 | Fri 19 Dec 2025 | £1360 / week |
Prices shown includes a £30 booking fee.
How to Book
To book The Long Cottage 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.