Grooms Cottage (Congham)

Nestled within the idyllic surrounding parkland of the Old Hall at Congham, Grooms Cottage is a unique single storey property converted from the former stable-boy quarters of a Victorian country estate. Featuring beautiful country styling, this hideaway evokes a real country house experience, complete with trout fishing lake and rowing boat. The space Nestled within the idyllic surrounding parkland of the Old Hall at Congham, Grooms Cottage is a unique single storey property converted from the former groom's quarters of a Victorian country estate. Featuring beautiful country styling, this hideaway evokes a real country house experience, complete with trout fishing lake and rowing boat. Children can enjoy adventures in the parkland and row the little boat on the lake (at own risk). Fishing rods, life jackets and lots of outside games are provided. The detached accommodation is furnished in a comfortable, quintessentially English country house style, with a large open fire, an Aga, antique furniture, and french doors opening out onto the garden and parkland beyond. Four bedrooms each offer an accompanying own bathroom. The property is situated well away from roads with extensive grounds, including the fishing lake and parkland. This is an extraordinary place to stay at any time of the year, with many of our guests returning again and again. The majority of the large house was burnt down in 1939 but the site still retains servants quarters let on a long term rental, and the ancillary buildings of stables, yard and gamekeepers house. This is a wonderful opportunity to be just a twenty minute drive from the coast, while enjoying the peace and tranquillity of stunning rural location. The parkland is home to a plethora of wildlife including deer, foxes, barn owls and other birds. If the event of inclement weather, there is plenty to do in the locality plus HM The King's Sandringham Estate close by. Located a short walk away, neighbouring The Coach House sleeps 6. For larger groups, these cottages can be booked together: The Coach House​ (C). Additional Information: Four well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). Bedding provided is synthetic. Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot. Guest access All Ground Floor Accommodation: There is a ramp to the front door, which can also be moved to the patio door. Dining kitchen The real heart of the house, spacious kitchen with red oil fired Aga (switched off June to September), integral oven, microwave and hob. Dishwasher, large fridge freezer. Dresser and two large tables with chairs. Extremely well-equipped with all manner of crockery and cooking utensils. French doors to outside with views to parkland and lake. Utility room With washing machine, sink and Belling warming oven. Sitting room We challenge you not to say ‘wow' when you walk in. A large picture window gives you uninterrupted views over the parkland to the woods and fishing lake and beyond. A truly comfortable room a large open fire. Old pictures and sporting prints adorn the walls. Television with Freeview and DVD player. Master bedroom A very large room with triple aspect to the lake, terrace and woods. Light and sunny with a king-size bed and french doors to the outside. En-suite bathroom Bath with hand held shower over, WC and wash basin. Bedroom two Elegant spacious twin room with views to the woods. En-suite bathroom Bath with hand held shower over, WC and wash basin. Bedroom three A pretty double bedded room with views down to the lake. En-suite shower room With shower cubicle, WC and wash basin (Note this bathroom is a ‘Jack and Jill style with a second door to the corridor for family use). Bedroom four Twin room with views to the lake and parkland. Bathroom Bath with hand held shower attachment, WC and wash basin. Outside: The house is situated in extensive parkland with a trout fishing lake (regularly stocked) and expansive grassy areas. It is a child's paradise allowing a real sense of freedom and a great opportunity for imaginations to run wild. There is a small rowing boat (lifejackets are provided but use is at guests own risk). To the rear of the house is the old bricked stable courtyard. In an adjoining shed, there is a selection of children's toys, fishing rods and flies, a barbecue and garden furniture. Guests are welcome to use anything in here. To the front is a small shrubbery and terrace. The whole site evokes the sense of what used to be here, a large Victorian country estate, and the remains of the walled garden can still be seen. Parking for several cars. Other things to note Additional Information Up to four well behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge). There is a ramp to the front door, which can also be moved to the patio door. Bedding provided is synthetic.