The Long Cottage, Flitcham

The Long Cottage is a uniquely characterful property located in Flitcham, a peaceful village on the Royal Sandringham estate. With a large eat in kitchen, lounge with wood burner, 4 beautiful bedrooms with exposed beams, a roll top bathroom, 2 shower rooms, tv room, study & boot room - there is no shortage of space! Spacious private lawned garden with outside eating areas surrounded by shrubs & trees. Off road parking. The perfect base to explore North Norfolk & nearby Sandringham estate. The space The Long Cottage is a beautifully presented conversion of an original period stable block, built in 1870 in the local carrstone and transformed into a luxurious holiday home. Perfect for three couples or families with majority of the accommodation on the ground floor. There's the advantage of an adjoining annexe (The Stable) which has its own bedroom suite and small kitchen - perfect for grandparents or those wanting some privacy! And an attic room ideal for children. Tucked away in this peaceful village on the Sandringham estate, this is the perfect location for a relaxing break. Kitchen: Sociable spacious kitchen with handmade kitchen with granite and oak work-tops and pamment tiled floor. The kitchen is really well-equipped with a Smeg double electric oven, halogen hob, fridge/freezer, separate drinks fridge, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, Belfast sink. There's an island with bar-stools. There is plenty of space for guests to congregate and dine on the long wooden dining table, with chairs and pew seating. Sitting room: charming cosy room with a wood burning stove, wooden flooring, two sofas, one occasional chair and a wall-mounted Smart TV. Snug: small sofa and a smart TV Library/Study: the perfect place if you need to work whilst staying here, with fibre Wifi. There's a built-in drop down desk and chair, well-stocked bookshelves. Bedroom 1: lovely garden room with a beamed ceiling and doors opening out to the rear garden. The bed is a super king-size 6ft bed and there is also a small wicker sofa, making a perfect reading spot. Wardrobe and chest of drawers. Bathroom: newly installed with a claw foot roll top bath, hand basin and WC. Underfloor heating and heated towel rail. Bedroom 2: lovely high-ceilinged room with a beamed ceiling and door to the garden. Comfortable king size 5ft bed - this room can easily be configured as two 2ft6 single beds if preferred ( please request any bed configuration change on booking)Wardrobe and chest of drawers. Wet room: rustic shower room with overhead shower, mounted hand basin, small heated towel rail and WC. Underfloor heating beneath the pamment tiles Bedroom 4: Attic room sleeps 3 (for bookings over 6 people only) with one single 3ft bed and 2 small singles in the eaves (2ft6) suitable for young children under 12. Cloakroom: with WC and hand basin. Laundry room: with washing machine, Belfast sink and a microwave. Boot room: leads off the kitchen, has exposed brickwork, a long bench and is a really useful space for the storage of muddy boots and hanging coats. There's the back door leading out to the private rear garden. The Stable annexe The Stable annexe has its own front door & can be totally self contained or fully linked by an internal door from the inner hallway Bedroom 3: has a comfortable king-size 5ft bed, wall mounted smart TV, chest of drawers and hanging coat pegs Kitchenette: has a quirky kitchen area with fridge, microwave oven, electric hob, sink, kettle, toaster and a mini integral dishwasher. Dining table seats 2 people for those wanting a peaceful breakfast or a quiet place to work. Shower room: walk-in shower, hand basin, heated towel rail and WC. There is off-street parking for one car to the rear of the cottage in front of the garage and a further space for one car in front of The Stable annexe. There is unrestricted free parking directly outside the cottage in Church Road. Outside Rustic brick pathway up to the house through the large south facing front garden which is lawned with a variety of mature shrubs, plants and a apple tree. There's a bench picnic table under a loggia with vines for an alfresco meal and a further small bistro table outside The Stable annexe. The rear garden is enclosed and well-maintained, being mainly lawned with a patio area and outside dining area. There is a rotary washing line, charcoal barbecue and a secure bike shed which guests are welcome to use. Guest access You will have full access to the ground floor property including the annexe which can be accessed internally or closed off with separate entrance to provide privacy for 2 guests. If you book for over 6 guests, you will also have access to the attic bedroom sleeping 3 people. Other things to note What we provide: - Bedding, towels, shower gel/shampoo, well equipped kitchen, tea towels, dish cloth, hair dryers, tea & some coffee pods, dishwasher tablets, laundry powder, kitchen roll, toilet roll, some bin bags. - Fire wood and kindling for 1 fire provided (sept-march). Charcoal for 1 BBQ (summer only) - Welcome pack provided includes Norfolk Company cake, Sandringham apple juice and crisps. - Honesty bar if you fancy a tipple and can't face a trip to the shops! Donation box for your contributions. - For furry visitors, we provide 2 dog bowls and 2 dog towels. Points to note: The property is all on the ground floor (except the attic room). The property is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please note there are 2 steps from the living area down to the garden room and The Stable. Outside, the pathway from the front gate to the front door is a little uneven due to the original brick tiles and there are 2 steps but it is well lit. There is also a step down to The Stable front door and 2 steps in the rear garden. These steps would only be an issue for someone with mobility issues. The Long Cottage is located in the quiet village of Flitcham, near the picturesque church and next to the small village primary school so the murmur of school children can sometimes be heard drifting into the garden but this merely adds to the charm of the property. The attic room is only available for bookings over 6 people.