Near the centre of Cley and the beach, this well-furnished property boasts its own private garden. Enjoy a spacious living room with an open fire, a large fitted kitchen overlooking the garden, and excellent sailing opportunities on the nearby nature reserve.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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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.
The Old Butler's House
This well-furnished and equipped property enjoys its own private garden set near the centre of Cley and the beach.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Open Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for open fire provided. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. With views to the sea and salt-marshes from its first floor, this is a house of character and elegance, standing in its own private lawned garden and close to the centre of little Cley and its beach. A spacious, self-contained wing of imposing Cley Hall (built in 1770), it is well furnished and equipped with an attractive living room with an open fire and a large fitted kitchen overlooking the garden. There is excellent sailing, fishing and bird-watching on the nature reserve immediately available. Golf, swimming-pool and beach at Sheringham (5 miles). Restaurant/pub nearby. Shop 1/3 mile.
Free WiFi
Although the garden is enclosed, please be aware that it may not be totally secure for small dogs and young children.
Towels are not included.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Living spaces
Fireplace
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near the ocean
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 neighborhood
Located in Holt, this cottage is by the ocean. Blakeney National Nature Reserve and Holt Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Natural Surroundings and North Norfolk Railway Holt Station. The Reef Leisure Centre and North Norfolk Railway Sheringham Station are also worth visiting. Visit our Holt travel guide
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Blakeney National Nature Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Natural Surroundings and Letheringsett Watermill. Muckleburgh Collection and Holt Country Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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The Old Butler's House Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Claire Bibby
9 February 2026
I had a fantastic short break here with my dog in Dec 2024.
I had a fantastic short break here with my dog in Dec 2024. Loved the characterful accommodation, it was spotlessly clean, comfortable and a very well equipped kitchen. A nice welcoming touch was a fresh bag of ground coffee for the cafetière with biscuits and some milk already in the fridge. Fantastic views from upstairs bedrooms. It was a good location to take my dog, lovely walks and close to the Cley shops. It was a perfect place to spend a calming few days before Christmas and I would definitely book again. The only small niggle I had (but this could be personal preference), I stayed in the double bedroom and the mattress was a bit on the soft side and the pillows maybe could be replaced. As I say, a small niggle which doesn't detract from the lovely stay there I had.
Claire Bibby
From a partner site
8/10 Good
MARTIN COAKLEY
9 October 2025
Nowhere is ever worth five stars, one of our particular foibles.
Nowhere is ever worth five stars, one of our particular foibles. That said, a tremendous property, lots of space, very comfortable, well-equipped etc. With the dark skies to be found at night and the village without streetlights with three good pub restaurants within a short walk it’s the sort of place we will be happy to go back to.4 minor quibbles: –Not enough standard/table lamps in the sitting room, some softer lights in the kitchen would be a good idea.Television too complicated, missing a simple link to Freeview An induction hob is a great idea if you know how it works from the outset. Aluminium saucepans do not work…The house book needs updating, not enough information about the immediate locale, no simple street map showing the footpaths linking the lane through to the main road (and so avoiding a lengthy walk via Town Yard to the George and Dragon), not enough about the history of the house and/or the village and the port which it used to be.
MARTIN COAKLEY
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
11 November 2020
Lovely spacious house within easy walking distance of the beach and coastal path.
Lovely spacious house within easy walking distance of the beach and coastal path. We were lucky enough to see seals on the beach. Cley is a gorgeous village and a wonderful location for exploring beautiful North Norfolk.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ann
7 July 2020
The Old Butler's House was everything we could wish for! Our son and his partner and their three s
The Old Butler's House was everything we could wish for! Our son and his partner and their three small children had a great space, and the living room was a haven for all of us. The garden was safe for our small dog and the smallest grandchild, and the washing machine and tumble dryer was perfect for all the children's clothes.
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Ann
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ben
27 May 2020
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A superb base for our North Norfolk family holiday and a characterful house that grew on us so much we didn’t want to leave!
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Ben
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan
7 April 2020
I felt so at home at the Old Butlers House that it felt weird to pack up and leave! Great house, sup
I felt so at home at the Old Butlers House that it felt weird to pack up and leave! Great house, super location, friendly and helpful owners. I will definitely be returning.
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Susan
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
27 October 2019
High ceilings, stone flagged hallway: rather like a small National Trust venue.
High ceilings, stone flagged hallway: rather like a small National Trust venue. Could conceivably be chilly in winter, but the graceful sash windows fit well and for an extra charge the boiler keeps the place surprisingly cosy, especially with the free logs on the fire. Right in the quiet centre of Cley, with footpaths directly to the coast and the windmill. We were a group of six, including a toddler who loved exploring (there are stair gates for the impressive central staircase, cots and a high chair) and the house comfortably swallowed us all. A very relaxing living room and a well fitted kitchen. A bit short on bathrooms but this wasn't a big issue. Recommended.
Andrew
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Leslie
10 September 2019
Both myself and partner felt that this property wasn't one that 'put its arms around you and welcome
Both myself and partner felt that this property wasn't one that 'put its arms around you and welcomed you in'. Although definitely a unique and characterful property, it was let down by such details as old / mismatched bedroom furniture / poor bedside lighting / no full length mirror for the Ladies.
Both the bathroom and kitchen were obviously recently refurbished, but once again, the kitchen was let down by lack of certain utensils / cookware, such as a frying pan without a lid, no pasta gauge / kitchen scales, small details but would have been useful.
So as an overall summary, this rental property is both unique / characterful, but my partner and I would both agree that we wouldn't rush to re-book it, until its received some additional TLC.
The house was very comfortable and extremely well fitted out.
Possible the beds are coming to the end of their lives as we felt they were a bit soft.
A washing machine would have been useful for the children's clothes but it wasn't a problem.
The location is good and the garden was safe and good for ball games and sitting in.
Alltogether a really good holiday
Elizabeth K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Diane
6 June 2019
Wonderful period property, very spacious, well decorated with all mod cons.
Wonderful period property, very spacious, well decorated with all mod cons. Can’t go again this year but will certainly book for next year
Diane
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
N
4 April 2019
Characterful and comfortable in an ideal location.
Characterful and comfortable in an ideal location. It could do with a new TV.
N
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha B.
3 March 2019
Amazing, beautiful house, perfect setting. Will definitely go back and would recommend to friends
The house is in a beautiful location, well kept and maintained. Very comfortable inside felt at home and didn't want to leave. Kids absolutely loved it.
Samantha B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Greg
27 February 2019
Lovely place to stay in a great location.
Lovely place to stay in a great location.
Greg
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
C
26 February 2019
Lovely quiet location in a beautiful part of Norfolk.
Lovely quiet location in a beautiful part of Norfolk.
Good for walking birdwatching, relaxing and much more.
C
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
9 February 2019
Beautiful, spacious property.
Beautiful, spacious property. We had a great week and will definitely return!
Anthony
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Adam
12 January 2019
S
Spacious and well-resourced house - we were made to feel very welcome
Adam
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Elaine
15 October 2018
A great place which is well appointed.
A great place which is well appointed. Kitchen is fantastic and lots of equipment available to use. Large garden to rest and relax.
Elaine
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Dorothy
14 August 2018
We love our holiday in this house and will re book.
We love our holiday in this house and will re book.However the property would benefit from a comfortable single bed in the large bedroom.(As opposed to the present v uncomfortable folding bed )
.Bathroom ventilation would greatly enhance its use !!
Dorothy
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jennifer
23 July 2018
We loved the house and found it most comfortable and well equipped.
We loved the house and found it most comfortable and well equipped. The location is perfect for walking and birdwatching, and also for exploring the North Norfolk coast with all that has to offer. The proximity to Blakeney and Holt is another advantage.