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.
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8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
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.
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. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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)
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
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
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
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. Traveling with kids? Consider Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station and Natural Surroundings. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Dereham travel guide
Is Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk located?
Set in Dereham, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pensthorpe Natural Park, Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station, and Natural Surroundings. Norfolk Coast and Heydon Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Bear's Cottage, Wood Norton, Norfolk Reviews
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence S.
22 March 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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 January 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.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
8 August 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. Take lots of insect repellent, and maybe your own towels.