Title: Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70500000/70495800/70495754/ec2507fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70500000/70495800/70495754/514d46c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70500000/70495800/70495754/eb590440.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70500000/70495800/70495754/38670ff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70500000/70495800/70495754/3b7e8833.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of a private fenced garden, Swallow cottage offers a serene escape with fibre broadband and free Wi-Fi. Unwind in the bright living space with 2 large sofas and enjoy family meals together at the dining table that seats up to 10. Explore your creative side in our well-equipped kitchen or relax by watching your favorite shows on our LG Smart TV. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5883 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa The spacious living area which feels light and airy with the original barns beamed ceilings. The cottage is flooded with light it has a double aspect looking out over both the courtyards and the gardens. The home from home kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of cupboard & worktop space, ideal for whipping up family meals and picnics. Appliances include a gas cooker, Rayburn range cooker (off in the summer), fridge freezer, microwave washing machine and dishwasher. Cupboards and drawers are stocked with cutlery, crockery glasses pans and oven trays. There is also a toaster, Tassimo coffee machine and a cafetiere, tea towels oven gloves and an eco-housekeeping starter box are also provided. Swallow has a large idining table which can be extended to seat up to 10 for a family gathering. The bright living space has 2 large sofas and a comfortable arm-chair, for those cosy winter evenings there is also a wood burning stove (first bag of logs and firelighters are complimentary). Onsite we have fibre broadband, free Wi-Fi and the cottage has a 43"LG Smart TV with Amazon Prime Video and Netflix so you can watch all your favourite shows. There are 3 bedrooms: the Master Bedroom has a king sized bed and leads to a Jack and Jill style family bathroom with an over bath shower, WC and hand basin. There is a single bedroom which has a 3ft single bed and clothes storage. The 3rd bedroom is a double bedroom with 2 x 2ft6" zip and link beds and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, WC and hand basin. The cottage is supplied with books and games and a Red Kite travel cot, and high chair, other baby friendly extras can be booked in advance of your stay. OUTSIDE The glazed patio doors lead out from the living space on to the terrace overlooking a private fenced garden area and out to the shared grassy recreation paddock and play areas, where children can meet new friends and enjoy some freedom in while Mum and Dad can cook up a storm on the charcoal barbecue with a glass of wine whilst keeping an eye on things. There is ample private parking on site and In the lower car park there is an E.V. charging point. You'll find plenty to do on site, including taking a dip in the luxury indoor heated pool, tennis or pool and table tennis in the games room where there is also a toddler play area. Sorry, we do not permit dogs on our main site. ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Indoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Heated pool - Table tennis - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 883 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Swallow Cranmer Cottages Swallow Cottage Cranmer Country Cottages SWALLOW COTTAGE Cranmer Country Cottages Fakenham SWALLOW COTTAGE Cranmer Country Cottages Apartment SWALLOW COTTAGE Cranmer Country Cottages Apartment Fakenham 18487 ## About the area ![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%7C52.86227%2C0.79785&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RBXugF2Ag4mivvJDPYr4K3Em7TM=) Fakenham, Norfolk #### What's nearby - The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 5 min drive - 4.8 miles - Norfolk Coast - 9 min drive - 7.6 miles - Holkham Hall - 15 min drive - 11.1 miles - Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles - Houghton Hall - 17 min drive - 11.5 miles #### Getting around - Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 21 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gallery Bistro - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Bell - ‬4 min drive - ‪Shapes Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Running Horse - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Wells-next-the-Sea Beach. Norfolk Coast and Pensthorpe Natural Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious family friendly barn with luxury indoor pool & tennis courts close to the north Norfolk coa Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 5 Mar 2025 #### Perfect family stay Beautiful cottage just as I’d hoped, perfect for our family. Well equipped, everything we needed for our stay. Beautiful outlook - would love to come back for longer in the summer months to make the most of it. The children loved the games room and the swimming pool, and the private swimming hour was perfect. Ideal location for exploring the beautiful Norfolk coastline. We will definitely be looking to return in the near future. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie E. 26 Apr 2024 #### Lovely summer family stay This is was our second stay at Cranmer and we enjoyed it as much as the first time. Cottage was comfortable and well equipped for our family with three young children. Owners were helpful with any issues or questions we had. Location is great for reaching so many places and attractions. We’ll definitely be back! ##### Katie E. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles G. 19 Feb 2024 #### Cranmer cottages are a lovely place for a family holiday Cranmer cottages are a lovely place for a family holiday, there is plenty to do both at the cottages and in the surrounding countryside. The cottages are clean, attractive, well equipped and have a light and airy feel. Having a manned office on site in working hours was areal bonus. ##### Charles G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda C. 26 Apr 2024 #### Last minute booking As always Cranmer delivered on all fronts. Cottage lovely, location beautiful. Peaceful and the open space that Norfolk is famous for. Us and our family have been using Cranmer for 12 years now and always have wonderful holidays. ##### Linda C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne P. 26 Apr 2024 #### A lovely 14th stay! As the title suggests we are big fans of Cranmer cottages returning every year and sometimes twice. Our children refuse to go anywhere else for October half term. Swallow is our favourite cottage as we get to enjoy having a real fire which we don’t get to do in London and the amenities are so useful especially when the October weather can be unpredictable. The games room and pool get a lot of use in the rain and pool was visited every day! Close to lots of great places to visit like Holkham Hall, Wells next to the sea etc. also great Pubs like the Crown at East Rudham and the Sculthorpe Mill. Sometimes as with any place there can be things that don’t work or need attention but Lynne,John, Nikki and team are always on hand to fix them quickly and sort out any issues so that you barely even notice they happened. We highly recommend them and their eco credentials are impeccable so you can feel extra good about your visit! See you next year! ##### Susanne P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie W. 5 Feb 2025 #### A weekend away to celebrate a family birthday Thank you for a wonderful stay!. Everything was perfect ,such a beautiful place. Close to lots of near by beautiful , towns , beaches and pubs. Everything was perfect from start to finish and we look forward to returning one day. ##### Natalie W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne V. 26 Apr 2024 #### Peaceful, sociable cottage, excellent facilities We stayed at Swallow cottage as a last getaway before Christmas. We had previously stayed in End Cottage. Swallow was perfect for us, being open plan, we were able to socialise all together whether cooking or in the lounge area. The cottage itself provided all home comforts and excellent facilities. The bonus is the use of the pool, of which we were able to book extra swims due to availability. There is a games room too, which was perfect for my son to play in, with the use of a badminton table and pool table, as well as a book corner and play area for younger children. The team at Cramer Cottages were super accommodating and kept in touch pre-during and post booking. Will definitely stay again. Thank you ##### Joanne V. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 26 Apr 2024 #### A lovely stay in a beautiful cottage We booked Swallow Cottage on a last minute deal. I was a little worried about going in a complex with a number of other properties but it suited our needs for a long weekend visit to see family. I needn’t have worried. Despite nearly full occupancy, the site was so quiet and we were barely aware of any other guests. The swimming pool is lovely and such a rare treat. As we had only booked a short stay, we only had one private pool slot but the ‘open’ slots were deserted so managed a lovely quiet swim each day. The cottage itself was beautifully equipped with quality products and a nice mix of modern and vintage decoration. It was very comfortable. The staff were very helpful and friendly before booking and when we arrived. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to come back. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 26 Apr 2024 #### Another great stay 4th time of visiting and a brilliant place for friends, family and children. Great location to access beaches and all Norfolk has to offer. 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