Title: Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33605670&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk Family-friendly cottage in Dereham ## Photo gallery for Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk ![Dining - Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk (Dereham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33605700/33605670/317a15c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk (Dereham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33605700/33605670/w3837h2558x3y0-21b48aac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, ping pong - Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk (Dereham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33605700/33605670/be335648.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk (Dereham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33605700/33605670/aeaa25ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk (Dereham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33605700/33605670/c0655465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the tranquil surroundings of Bears Cottage in Fring, nestled amongst 200 acres of private woodland. Explore over ten miles of paths and tracks on foot or by bike, then unwind in the cosy snug with a wood burning stove or play games in the separate barn. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 811 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk Bears Cottage in Wood Norton offers a unique, off-grid escape from the everyday with total tranquillity. Set amongst 200 acres of woodland down a one mile driveway, this special location is the perfect setting for the whole family. This luxury detached self-catering cottage offers pure escapism, yet is just a short drive to the beautiful Norfolk coast and many pretty villages and towns. The established woodland which surrounds Bear's Cottage contains many famous specimen trees, planted in the 1850's and the woods harbour an abundance of flora and fauna, with over ten miles of private paths and tracks to cycle, ride in or explore, allowing you to completely get back to nature. Restored in 2016, the cottage has lost none of its individuality and charm and the old stables have been converted into what is now a large kitchen and open-plan living space. The house now offers all the modern conveniences and luxuries you could wish for, with a large kitchen, dining, living area with vaulted ceiling and beams, wooden floorboards and bi-fold doors opening up onto the lawned garden and woodland beyond. At the front of the house there is a cosy snug with wood burning stove, where you can relax on an evening, plus a practical downstairs shower room and a separate utility room. Downstairs you'll also find a twin bedroom and en-suite bathroom, perfect if some members of your party want a little more privacy. There's a twin bedroom downstairs with en-suite bathroom. Upstairs you'll find three further bedrooms, two of which have king-size beds and wash basins and a children's twin bedroom plus a spacious family bathroom with feature freestanding claw-footed bath. Outside there's also a separate games room barn with table tennis. Bring your bikes, bring your dogs, bring your binoculars and come with a deep desire to discover more about nature and a strong willingness to let go, unwind and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Additional Information: Three well-behaved dogs are welcome. £10 per dog, per night. WiFi available. Limited mobile phone signal. Travel cot and high chair available on request. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 519239 ## About the area Dereham is home to this cottage. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse and Whitwell and Reepham Station are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whin Hill Cider and Strikes Bowling. Travelling with kids? Consider Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station and Natural Surroundings. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Dereham travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dereham.dx6144883) [View more Cottages in Dereham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dereham-Cottages.d6144883-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.82379%2C0.97443&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CZbwvg7SVCZ3OcZTfu0DgIGt3jM=) Dereham, Norfolk ### What's nearby - ![Great place for walking, birdwatching and photography.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181025/b17a64b2-1af6-4b5c-93ee-deb84e6781dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Norfolk Coast 17 min drive \- 11.2 miles - Pensthorpe Natural Park 13 min drive \- 5.4 miles - Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station 13 min drive \- 6.6 miles - Letheringsett Watermill 16 min drive \- 10.0 miles - Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse 18 min drive \- 11.3 miles ### Getting around - Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham 21 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Costa Coffee 14 min drive - Shapes Restaurant 14 min drive - The Horkey Kitchen 14 min drive - The Limes (Wetherspoon) 14 min drive - McDonalds 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk? ### What time is check-in at Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk? ### What time is check-out at Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk? ### Where is Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence S. 22 Mar 2022 #### The most magical place! A true hideaway that didn’t disappoint! From the booking process to the accommodation to the surroundings we cannot fault this. Stunning, absolutely stunning! Already booked for next year! ##### Lawrence S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 25 Jan 2022 #### Amazing A lovely place to stay and unwind in the middle of a 200 acre forest, No crowds of people just birds and nature around us it was heavenly. Just one thing spoilt the peaceful setting were very loud bangs from gunshots going off daily that ruined the tranquility of peace and quiet. Kindest Regards Tom Watson. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay 8 Aug 2018 #### Peace and quiet, but totally no frills Enchanting setting -we loved venturing through the woodland to find such an unusual property and the peace and solitude was just what we were looking for. Sadly, being absolutely surrounded by acres of tall trees meant very little/no breeze so interior, especially bedrooms, were very musty and soft furnishings smelled damp. Standards of cleanliness were not what we had hoped for the price; housekeeping had not provided sufficient towels for every guest, and those they brought next day were laundered poorly. Also, someone else's (used) underwear was found in one of the dressing tables! The dogs' welcome basket was a lovely touch, but sadly the towels left for the dogs had not been laundered, so we used our own. In the end, the wasps, gnats, flies and ticks won and we left for home early. It was an adventure though, so we're glad we tried it, if only to rule out a return visit. Would recommend to more hardy individuals who were looking for a step away from camping/yurt holidays. 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