Title: Dog-friendly cottage in charming village, with country walks and close to coast 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 # Dog-friendly cottage in charming village, with country walks and close to coast Cottage in Norwich with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112069100/112069037/e8ff453f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112069100/112069037/9fd1c747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112069100/112069037/fbc72ac6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112069100/112069037/03da7e49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112069100/112069037/3a8fa18c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Dog-friendly cottage in charming village, with country walks and close to coast provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Dog-friendly cottage in charming village, with country walks and close to coast Welcome to Whistlestop, a beautiful, dog friendly three bedroomed cottage in the charming village of Aldborough, which overlooks the village green and cricket pitch, and has a well renowned dog friendly pub, and well stocked village shop and Post Office just a few steps away. Aldborough is one of Norfolk’s hidden gems, an attractive village with plenty of walks and cycle routes on your doorstep. Cricket is played on the green throughout summer, and there are a host of activities and shows to enjoy at Aldborough’s Community Centre throughout the year, just a minute’s walk away from the cottage. Whistlestop is a characterful, dog friendly cottage built in 1886 which sleeps six people in three bedrooms. There is a fantastic village pub which serves food, a shop with Post Office, as well as a children's play area on the far side of the green, making the property perfect for a couples or family holiday. We welcome two dogs at no additional cost. There is off-road parking for one car on the front drive, and parking for two more cars on the back drive. Outside, you'll find a fully secure, south-facing garden with table and chairs, and a small decking area with additional seating to follow the sun throughout the day. There's also a delightful summer house with electricity, offering another relaxing space. Cyclists can store their bikes in a lockable shed, which also houses a BBQ with charcoal. Please note that there is a pond in the garden, which, although small and shallow, should be monitored for safety, especially with children. There are several supermarkets nearby: Waitrose and Sainsbury’s in North Walsham, Tesco in Aylsham (all within a 15-minute drive), and Morrisons in Cromer. All offer delivery services. Whistlestop is well placed for exploring Norfolk. The popular resort of Cromer is just eight miles away, with its Folk Festival in May, carnival in August, and firework display on New Year’s Eve, as well as a variety of shows playing at the flourishing theatre on the pier, and also home to Amazona Zoo. Local National Trust properties to visit include Blickling Hall (the birthplace of Anne Boleyn), Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park. Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and the lovely Georgian town of Holt with its numerous independent shops, great food hall, cafe culture, antique shops and art galleries are also nearby. East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden is one of the finest privately owned gardens in England, and just fifteen miles away. Sandy picturesque beaches are easily accessible all along the coast, with resident seals at Blakeney Point, eighteen miles away, and the beautiful seaside town of Wells-next-the-sea just twenty two miles away. You can hire a boat for the day at Wroxham and explore the vast waterways of the famous Broads, or visit the beautiful city of Norwich, with its Cathedral, shops, and historic buildings, just 20 miles away. Railway lovers will enjoy Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk's longest narrow gauge steam railway which runs between the market town of Aylsham and the bustling Broads town of Wroxham, and whose coffee shop on Aylsham station, shares the name Whistlestop! Weavers Way is a very scenic footpath which passes through Aldborough and several adjacent villages on its 61 mile route from Cromer Pier to Yarmouth Pier. Use is made of public footpaths, disused railway lines and some minor roads as it meanders around the county. It passes a number of fine flint churches, several large country houses, and a large number of wind-pumps. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage ### 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 - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105557800/105557796/0b8635da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Halcyon House - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Bodham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=105557796&PinnedHotelID=105557796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38715600/38715561/517585ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming detached flint cottage on village green, 5 minute stroll to beach East Runton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=38715561&PinnedHotelID=38715561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68120000/68116100/68116090/w3541h2360x0y0-b8c027cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riding Stable - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Holt - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=68116090&PinnedHotelID=68116090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27122200/27122105/9c5d89fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful, stylish barn. 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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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area Norwich is home to this cottage. Blickling Hall and Bure Valley Steam Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Amazona Zoo and North Norfolk Railway Sheringham Station. Little Gems and Priory Maze & Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Norwich travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich.dx2620) [View more Cottages in Norwich](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Cottages.d2620-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=52.863678,1.239978&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aytaI%7BdqF%3FY%3FY%3FY%40Y%3FY%40Y%40Y%40W%40YBY%40Y%40YBWBYBYBWBYDWBWDWDYBWDWDWFWDUFWFUDWFUFUFUFUHUFUHSFUHSHSHSHSHSHSJQHQJQJQJQHQJOJOLQJMJOJOLMJMLMLMLMJKLKLKLKLKNILILILINILGLGNGLGNENELENELENCNCNCLCNANCNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBLBNBNBNDLDNDNDLDNFLFNFLHLFLHNHLHLHLJLJLJLJLJLLJLLLLLJLLNJNJLJPJNJNJPJPJPHPJPHPHRHRJRHRHRFRHTFRHTFTFTHTFTFTDVFTDVFVDTDVDVDVDXBVDVBXBVBXBVBXBVBX%40X%40X%40XBV%3FX%40X%40X%3FX%40X%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FXAX%3FXAXAX%3FXCXAXAVAXCXCXCVCXCVCXCVEXCVEVEVEVEVEVGVETGVETGTGVITGTGTIRGTIRGTIRIRKRIPIRIPKRIPKPKPKNKPKNKNKNKNMLKLMNMLKJMLMJMLMJMHMJMHMJOHMFMHMFOFMFOFMDOFODMDOBOBODMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOEMCOEMEOGOEMGOGMGMGOIMGMIMKOIMKMIMKMMKKMMMKMMKMMOKMKOKOMOKOKQIOKQKQKQISKQISIQISISISIUGSIUGSIUGUGUGUGWEUGWGUEWGWEWEWCWEWEWCYEWCYCWCYCWCYAYAWCYAYAYAYAY%3FYAY%3FY%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yNk7GXHx0IwRI320LvR2A6UbxY4=) Aldborough, England ### What's nearby - Blickling Hall - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles - Cromer Pier - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles - Cromer Beach - 10 min drive - 8.2 miles - Sheringham Beach - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles - Felbrigg Hall - 13 min drive - 4.9 miles ### Getting around - Roughton Road Station - 17 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 32 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Black Boys Pub - ‬8 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Fish Shop - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Porters Arms - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dog-friendly cottage in charming village, with country walks and close to coast pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### Where is Dog-friendly cottage in charming village, with country walks and close to coast located? > Situated in Norwich, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Erpingham with Calthorpe Village Hall and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Straw Museum and Little Barningham Vilage Hall. Norfolk Coast and Blickling Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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