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Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home

Family-friendly vacation home in Fakenham

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Sentinel Lodge, a beautifully presented detached family house in a quiet and private woodland setting, is the perfect year-round holiday retreat. Enjoy open plan living space with comfortable seating and widescreen TV or unwind in the rear lawned garden with patio furniture, barbecue facilities and trampoline. The property features two stairgates for peace of mind as well as plenty of games and DVDs to keep adults and children entertained on rainy days.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

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.

Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home

This is a beautifully presented detached family house situated in a quiet and very private woodland setting. The house was built in 2006 in a barn conversion style and was specifically designed by the owners to be ideal for their own family holidays with their children and their friends. As such it is ideally laid out with an excellent balance of open plan living space and comfortable, well proportioned bedrooms. As a 'home from home' the house has a very high standard of furniture and equipment throughout and there are plenty of games and DVDs to ensure that there is still plenty to do for adults and children alike on those odd days that the weather spoils your plans. There are two sets of large patio doors leading off the main reception room, the largest of which leads out onto a full width covered patio area and enormous south facing garden beyond. As such this room is wonderfully light and airy during the summer months but with the deep leather Chesterfield sofas and log burner it can also become warm and snug in the winter. In all it is the perfect year round holiday house!

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV, Satellite TV, video, DVD player, CD hi-fi, iPod dock and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine, dining table and chairs
Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 4 with bunk beds and flat screen TV/DVD combi

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed, flat screen TV/DVD and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a super king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear lawned garden with patio, garden furniture, large gas barbecue, trampoline, Used at own risk.
Parking: For four cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books, games, DVDs, selection of childrens toys. Travel cot. Two stairgates. WiFi
Notes: This is a non-smoking property. Although smoking is not allowed inside Sentinel Lodge, guests are allowed to smoke on the covered patio area. Mobile signal - variable.

Thursford is located midway between the towns of Fakenham and Holt and only six miles from Wells-next-the-Sea. It is an excellent location for a holiday, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the peace and quiet of a rural setting but also providing easy access to the many attractions in the area. The village is best known for the Thursford Collection, but is also home to Thursford Wood, a medieval wood pasture containing some of the oldest trees in the country.

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
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

No dogs allowed upstairs or on furniture please.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please no dogs upstairs nor on the furniture

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

Property is also known as

Tranquil Location Perfect Family Holiday Home
Tranquil Location and Perfect Family Holiday Home Fakenham

About the neighborhood

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Thursford, England

What's nearby

  • Natural Surroundings - 7 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Letheringsett Watermill - 8 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Norfolk Coast - 8 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Pensthorpe Natural Park - 9 min drive - 13.2 km
  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 11 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Bure Valley Railway - 22 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Limes (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Siding - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shapes Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chequers - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk Coast, and St Mary's Priory. Natural Surroundings and Wells and Walsingham Light Railway are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Tranquil Location and perfect family holiday home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space and everything we needed, perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in Norfolk. Everything we needed, good amenities and location. Great space for a family of 4 (including a 4 and 7 year old) and 1set of grandparents
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan S.

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

Lovely property

Fantastic property with a large living and dining area on the ground floor. Large garden with lots of wildlife including rabbits and deer!Great location for exploring North Norfolk.I wouldn't hesitate booking this property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

Lovely stay in Thursford

Great spacious property with amble room for all. Perfect base to walk the North Norfolk costal path and visit many of the villages. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharron v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous country lodge with everything you could need. Well set up, spacious and comfortable. Spencer, the owner was available remotely to deal with any questions we had. Check-in was smooth and problem freeThe small problem we had was fixed promptly by Spencer, thank you.Easy access to Fakenham and the surrounding areas, an ideal location. Incredibly quiet and peaceful.Other guests comments on the small faults have been drawn to Spencer's attention and I am quite sure will be remedied. He is a responsible and helpful owner. We would definitely book to stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

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

Lovely lodge and location

We had a lovely week stay with family. The lodge is clean, spacious and very well equipped. Situated in a peaceful location with lots of wildlife to see and great access to the North Norfolk coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily Marsh

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

Great property and location

Location was perfect. House was lovely, very well equipped. Owner was very helpful recommending places to go. They also provided a slow cooker when we asked if the house has one. Hope to come back in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

North Norfolk break

Lovely house, well equipped, very comfortable. Good position for exploring North Norfolk.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

September week

Great property, pleanty of room and very peaceful but ideally located for exploring North Norfolk
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

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

Quiet location

The house is in a quiet wooded area. It was very well equipped for young children with plenty of space for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah U.

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

Great house in lovely location

We stayed for just over a week and had a really good stay. The house was very clean, well equipped and the location is great for exploring north Norfolk. Spencer was helpful and very quick to respond to queries.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Good base for an interesting region

The house is exactly as described so suited our group well. Local area actually has some great places to visit - Langham Glass in Fakenham , the North Norfolk Railway not to mention the Thursford Collection virtually next door ! We divided our time between the garden and trips out (the seal watching was fabulous) . Good local restaurants too. Overall a really pleasing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Lovely Property and well equipped

Lovely house and surroundings. They property was well equipped and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Lovely winter break

Amazing location and property, it was incredibly clean and spacious yet cosy, communication with the owner was brilliant there were lots of lovely little touches at the property including fresh flowers and lots of games and a lovely big garden. Our family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our week and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Trevor L.

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

Location and house overall nice

Nice peaceful location within easy driving distance of main attractions. Good size property, lots of space for large family to spread out, plus decent sized areas to relax or eat in the lounge and dining areas. Well equipped, including BBQ, extra fridge, garden games, and dvds etc. Only a few minor things in need of attention to make this swiss style chalet into a five star.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

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

Fantastic house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was in a lovely location, the children got so excited seeing the wildlife in the garden. There was lots of room, and the set up of the rooms and bathrooms was fantastic. Great hosts and communication too. Will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Lovely house

A lovely house, in a lovely setting. We saw deer,pheasants,partridges and a hare in the garden. The house is well kitted out with everything you need. The rooms are large and bright. The beds are so comfortable. Would be happy to spend more holidays there!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Very nice.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mrs. teresa t.

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

Amazing

Absolutely beautiful light airy very clean. The property had everything you cold possibly need and more. The out side area is beautifully and very tranquil. We had a wonderful week thank take care Teresa Thompson
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Alison N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is in a great location for exploring this beautiful area of Norfolk, being in a quiet location amongst other similar lodges. It has potential to be a wonderful house to stay in but there are lots of things in and around the property that need some attention. For example the front of the salad drawer in the fridge was broken and didn’t stay on, the kick board fell off every time you opened the dishwasher, the shower doors were held together with silicone, the drain outside the kitchen was partially blocked so the sink water wasn’t really draining away, the sewage situation outside was v smelly, the sofas were a good size but v flattened cushions so we had to sit on extra cushions, many of the pans had lost their non stick surface and were down to bare metal in patches etc etc. That said, the rooms were very spacious and well laid out for a family and the generous utility/ boot room was great. It just felt like it has been a while since the property has had any real money spent on it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

cheryl g.

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

60th celebration

Location excellent for visiting several destinations. Property warm and has all facilities but is let down by its tired state. Sofas extremely uncomfortable which made it hard to relax together. Outside looked really untidy with outside lights not working. It is such a shame as the property has real potential but in need of attention throughout
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Lovely House & Garden

Had lovely stay, inside sofas and beds/bedding needs updating. Showers dated and leaks repaired poorly and ugly. House would have been great around 3-4 years ago but for us the comfort factor wasn’t there sorry guys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Great cottage in a lovely quiet location

The property was big and fitted 7 in without everyone being on top of one another. The water was hot and plentiful for everyone and once the heater kicked in it was warm and toasty. We had a Muntjac deer and barn owls as guests and loved watching them in the garden and even got a glimpse of a baby deer. The only downside was the ensuite shower, as the showerhead needed replacing as it was a trickle. But other than that a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

MICHAEL C.

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

Mrs

Had a lovely quiet and peaceful stay, in this lovely house, everything you could possible need was available to use Including washing machine, children’s outside games. Excellent location for visiting all the lovely picturesque villages and coastlines along the Norfolk coast. If anything a negative, the downstairs shower room is in need of updating, upstairs is immaculate. Just another idea, is a sign as you come down north road to say turn right for lodges.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

carole h.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed

Some of the furniture needs up updating also the tv in the bedroom didn’t work and the one in the lounge you could only get a few channels. The floors downstairs were very squeaky
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024