Ickle Cottage, a Norfolk detox for You & Your Dog

Looking for a dog-friendly digital detox in rural Norfolk? Come and enjoy a summer break at Ickle Cottage. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind. With endless footpaths to explore, woodland and big blue skies, you'll love spending time here in beautiful Norfolk with your furry friend. Our cottage is perfect place to get away from endless messaging and doom scrolling. You'll love the peace and freedom to just be. There is a local Pub (great breakfasts!) & cafes only a short walk away . The space Ickle Cottage is an adorable detached one-bedroom cottage on a quiet country lane in the heart of the village in rural Norfolk. You have the whole house to yourself. Upstairs comprises of a bedroom with a king size bed, hanging rail, cupboard and drawers for storing your belongings. The bedroom door is very short as it goes under a beam so you'll need to duck. The floor is the original wood. There is a light and airy bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, bath, and a Triton electric shower. >>>Note that the staircase has a tight curve and is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.<<< Downstairs is a large open-plan room with a sitting area and woodburner (available during the winter months). The sofa is big enough for you and your pet to snuggle up whilst you watch the fire or get lost in a good book. The kitchen is bright and offers an electric hob, full-size oven and grill, microwave, a kettle and a toaster. We have an old welsh dresser full of vintage crockery for you to use. When it's time to eat there is a dining nook with a drop leaf table and two chairs along with seat cushions. Or you might like to take your glass of wine into the sunlit courtyard to enjoy the fresh air. Wi-Fi: There is no wifi at the cottage and little to no mobile signal. Which means no internet. No access to Netflix, prime , NowTv etc. the cottage is perfect for a digital detox. But we have a good old fashioned dvd player and movies you can watch. If you are lucky to have a mobile signal you can connect to the tv to stream your services. Free wifi is available at the local pubs and cafe's. FACILITIES Sleeps 2 people in 1 bedroom on 1 king-size bed • Bathrooms: 1 with shower over bath • Parking for one car/SUV • Dog friendly • Private enclosed small courtyard garden to rear • Fireplace with wood burner –basket of logs and kindling supplied for you - Available in Late Autumn/ Winter only. • Bed linen, bath towels, hand towels and tea towels • Hairdryer x 1 • Cleaning starter pack: brush, cloth, washing up liquid, bin bags • Bathroom essentials: hand soap, toilet paper • Heating via storage heaters during winter. Please DO NOT touch the controls. • Shower heats water in line other hot water is by immersion heater. Please turn it on ( both switches) if you need to shave etc. WE usually boil water to wash up in thebowl • Smart TV - Freesat channels via satellite including bbc one - We have a blue ray dvd player and selection of films to choose from . • Small Kitchen with toaster, kettle, utensils, crockery, cutlery, glassware, cafetiere, bakeware, food preparation, saucepans, kitchen foil, kitchen paper. Everything you need to cook with. Full-size electric oven and four-ring hob Fridge with small freezer compartment Outdoor patio/seating area For your pets: 2 x stainless water bowls, eco-friendly poop bags, and dog towels. Outdoor tap to wash down any muddy pooches. Please bring their beds and a blanket/throw for the sofa with you. Any pets that will be accompanying you must be mentioned at the time of booking and added to the booking form. We accept up to two pets and there is no extra charge for them, but make sure you pop them on your booking request. If you would like to bring a third pet, please message me. We ask that you keep pets downstairs in the property. _______________ *If you wish to stay for more than a week we can arrange for satellite internet Wi-Fi to be provided at the cottage for an additional fee. Please ask. Guest access You have use of the entire cottage and the private courtyard at the back. There is shared access with our neighbour to the side of the cottage to access the rear gate. Please be respectful when returning to the cottage if you are using this entrance. Self check-in via a lockbox. Please return the keys when you leave to the lockbox and spin the dials. You will be sent the code on check in day . Other things to note Read and print this information before you book/stay The cottage is in a very rural area and we have retained as many features as possible. This means it has some quirks so please READ THIS INFORMATION thoroughly before booking. - The ceilings in the cottage downstairs are much lower than a normal house so not suitable for anyone over 6ft 6" tall. Or you'll have to duck! - The staircase is on a tight twist so may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. (See photos). - The bedroom door is SHORT so you need to duck. - There are two stone steps from the sitting room up to the kitchen. (See photos). - All floors are either wood or tiles. There are no rugs as these pose tripping and hygiene hazards. - The water pressure varies as we are in a rural area so don't be surprised if it suddenly dribbles out on occasion, check the Anglia Water website for issues. - The shower is electric and heats the water on demand. - The hot water tap in the kitchen is slow, so we suggest you wash up under running water into the bowl. And use the kettle to boil what you need. There is an immersion heater in the bathroom. Both switches need to be turned on if you would like a bath. Please only turn on if you need it as a whole tank of water is not very ecofriendly for just washing up. - Absolutely NO SMOKING anywhere on the premises inside or out. - Please keep dogs downstairs. - No parties. - No charging of electric cars. - No fake tanning. - No hair dyeing. - The cottage is set to be as eco-friendly as possible. Please recycle and keep your energy usage to a minimum. Bins are in the passageway next to the cottage - Green for recycling, Black for other rubbish. - Excess energy usage will be charged at the current supplier rate. You agree to pay this charge when you book our cottage. A smart meter is in the cottage to allow you to monitor your usage. - Mobile phones do not work indoors because of the thick walls of the cottage. Mobile signal in general is poor in the village and immediate area. There is free wifi at the local pub and cafes.