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Short walk to Holt - lovely cottage with annexe, parking & private lawned garden

Vacation home in Holt with kitchen and fireplace

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Railway Cottage, a beautifully refurbished Victorian home in Holt's heart, offers the perfect blend of character and comfort. Retaining its original charm with Farrow and Ball paintwork and squashy sofas, this cottage is ideal for family holidays along the North Norfolk coast. With great WiFi throughout, enjoy cozy evenings by the fire or barbecues in the secluded garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Short walk to Holt - lovely cottage with annexe, parking & private lawned garden

Railway Cottage is a beautifully refurbished Victorian terraced cottage, a short walk to the bustling centre of Holt in one direction and to the Poppy Line station in the other.

Retaining bags of character with Farrow and Ball paintwork, stripped wooden floors, squashy sofas and large comfortable beds, Railway Cottage is the ideal base for a family holiday exploring the North Norfolk coast.

The property sleeps a total of eight, with six in the main house (a king, super king and one twin bedroom) and two more (a double) in 'Platform 2' - the annexe across the courtyard at the rear of the house and actually a converted wash house!

The garden lies to the main beyond the annexe and has a lovely secluded, rather 'secret' feel (or so I've been told by several children!). There are various places to sit and enjoy the garden - take a morning coffee on the deck behind the annexe, stroll down to the bench at the far end of the lawn or relax in the courtyard by the main house.

Family meals can be enjoyed around the large table in the kitchen or outside in the courtyard. Cooler evenings and winter nights can be spent enjoying the warmth of the Aga, curled up by the fire with board games or TV in the sitting room.

Great wifi too!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Maximum 2 - please refer to terms & conditions

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Holt

What's nearby

  • Holt Country Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Norfolk Coast - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North Norfolk Railway Holt Station - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sandringham House - 38 min drive - 57.5 km
  • University of East Anglia - 39 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pigs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Explorers Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Siding - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel at Cley - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Holt Fish Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk to Holt - lovely cottage with annexe, parking & private lawned garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Short walk to Holt - lovely cottage with annexe, parking & private lawned garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short walk to Holt - lovely cottage with annexe, parking & private lawned garden?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short walk to Holt - lovely cottage with annexe, parking & private lawned garden located?

Situated in Holt, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Norfolk Coast, North Norfolk Railway Holt Station, and Holt Country Park. Letheringsett Watermill and Natural Surroundings are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Short walk to Holt - lovely cottage with annexe, parking & private lawned garden Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. House very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Well appointed. Aga worked well. Annex perfect for older relative. Great location. We had ain and shine. Seemed perfect for all weathers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anne

Stayed at Railway cottage with my family we had a great time.Walking distance into Holt good. Central to loads of places.Annexe work great for my disabled husband .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We enjoyed our stay in this well equipped property. It was comfortable and spacious with a nice garden and pleasant outdoor seating to enoy a BBQ although the weather did not permit that to happen. We would happily stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation

We had a lovely stay at Railway Cottage. Clean, comfortable, warm, and a sunny outside area. We were all very happy and impressed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Fantastic property

A return visit for our family of seven, and it was just as wonderful the second time! This time the weather was kind and we were able to use the beautiful garden and outdoor seating, as well as enjoying all the space inside the cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holt stay

Exactly as advertised. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula R., Norwich, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big enough for the whole family!

We had a wonderful time at Jon's cottage in Holt. The property was close enough to walk to town but not in the hustle and bustle and as such was quiet and relaxing. The open plan kitchen/diner/lounge was perfect to host our whole family. My 5-year-old niece enjoyed ALL of the toys available, and the secret garden was quite the hit! Thank you Jon!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Garden

The cottage was very clean and well equipped.The garden and provision of a working barbecue was disappointing. The garden seemingly had not been touched this year and was therefore not useable and the barbecue v small and buried in the back of the overgrown garden. The pots in the courtyard were dead and full of box hedge caterpillars.Would also have liked more than one front door key as key box was difficult to open - perhaps not helped by the overgrown hedge!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy property, dressed for Christmas

This is a super property, very cosy and warm, with Aga, log burner and an open fire. The annex being great option for our daughter to have her own space with sofa and TV. The beds were really comfortable and the cottage very well equipped. Just a short walk into Holt with plenty of restaurants and shops mean everything you need is just on the doorstep. A lovely touch were the tasteful Christmas decorations and the bottle of fizz to welcome us. Jon had set the heating so it was nice and warm for our arrival. I would definitely recommend this wonderful cottage and just wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SUPERB COTTAGE

We loved the cottage ,it’s location was super to walk into Holt Plenty of space for larger families or just for 2 ! Highly recommended and we will be re booking
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Selina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage

We absolutely loved staying here. It was beautiful and so comfortable. My daughter was thrilled to find all the toys in the twin room and she loved the ‘secret’ garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2022

Wonderful property in the lovely town of Holt. Everything we could need. Jon had thought of everything. The kids didn’t want to leave!! A great time was had by all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and perfect set up for family plus grandparents

Great communication, very easy check in process. House was like home from home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

craig m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Lovely property, clean, spacious and very well located for the town of holt and a great base for visiting other towns and places in North Norfolk
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cath G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Railway Cottage Holt

Superb location, walking distance from Holt. Cosy, comfortable and very spacious. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Railway Cottage is a lovely house. It's well equipped, beautifully decorated, comfortably furnished and wonderfully warm! The house is also in a perfect location, just ten minutes walk from the centre of Holt and with easy access to the coast. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Railway Cottage was wonderful

We had an amazing time very homely especially with the aga always lovely and warm … the annexe was such a handy place for our friends to stay in with their dog they absolutely loved it .. short walk to Holt and The Pigs restaurant up the road which was lovely as we celebrated two birthdays that weekend used Holt Taxis who were on time both ways and very efficient .. Holt Country Park was a delight to walk round and Holkham Hall and Beach a must to go too. Thank you Jon for all you did for us to make our weekend stay the best you are a star hopefully we will be back .. the icing on the cake was a visit to see the Thursford Christmas Spectacular which was amazing take care x
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally falkner

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a lovely house with great decor. The layout was great for a family with teenagers and dogs !

Homely and warm Great location as a base for north Norfolk ! Good communication with owners !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

An ideal house for us with 3 generations. Lots of space. Very well equipped . A lovely garden and a perfect location for exploring North Norfolk
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house for a relaxing long weekend.

We really enjoyed our stay at Railway cottage. The separate annex was perfect for my parents and gave them their own space. The selection of toys on the upstairs rooms was fantastic, our boys played with them all weekend. We also really appreciated the sturdy stair gate. Generally the house was beautifully clean and very well equipped. It also had the best example of a welcome book that I have ever seen. The owner, Jon, was always very quick to respond to the few questions I had and was happy to have a cot set up for us. We would all happily stay again - and probably will.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

pete t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice in Norfolk

Excellent property , everything you need and Holt is a cool place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

stuart c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

break

good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Guy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in ideal location, good size for large family

All good

10/10 Excellent

Madhvi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Holt cottage

We had an excellent stay in Jon’s cottage, all rooms and beds really comfy, well equipped house to cover all needs and fabulous location close to all the north Norfolk Coastal and inland attractions. The cottage was always a great place to come back to after a coastal day and with the pubs and restaurants all booked up locally the kitchen was a great place to cook and hang out. Everything had been thought of and communication swift and clear. Highly recommend this as a holiday rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020