Wigeon Cottage

Located in the former smuggling village of Thornham, this magnificent three-bedroom stone cottage is in a fantastic location near to the Norfolk Coastal path. Close to the heart of the village and the local pub, Wigeon Cottage boasts superb views across the marshes. Beautifully curated with coastal inspired contemporary interiors, this hideaway also features a fully enclosed garden. The space Located in the former smuggling village of Thornham, this magnificent three-bedroom stone cottage is in a fantastic location near to the Norfolk Coastal path. Close to the heart of the village and the local pub, Wigeon Cottage boasts superb views across the marshes. Beautifully curated with coastal inspired contemporary interiors, this hideaway also features a fully enclosed garden. Wigeon Cottage is one of our most popular properties, attracting holidaying groups, walkers, and bird watchers. Thoughtfully designed to maximise the light from the property's south-facing aspect, the cottage has a lovely spacious and roomy feel throughout. The ground floor comprises of a generous open-plan living environment featuring underfloor heating throughout. With ever-changing marsh views, the sitting area provides ample comfortable seating appointed around a wood burning stove. Nestle in after a day spent in the big outdoors and enjoy the warmth of this space as ambient light from the flames flickers around the room. The adjacent well-equipped kitchen offers a Range cooker and a comprehensive range of units with Earthstone worktops, making it the ideal space to create a delicious feast from the areas delectable local produce. Seating for six guests is available around a traditional farmhouse table. Perfect for gathering together over breakfast to plan the day ahead, or for sharing food, wine and conversation long into the evening. A perfect blend of contemporary and traditional styling, the ground floor features plenty of quaint seaside curiosities. Ascend the custom made glass balustrade staircase to the first floor where three double rooms are located. The twin-aspect master bedroom hosts a French antique style double bed, and is served by an en-suite shower room providing a large walk-in rainfall shower. Overlooking the rear garden, bedroom two offers a wrought iron double bed and black-out blind. Twin beds feature in bedroom three. These bedrooms are served by a family bathroom providing a large bath with rainfall shower over. All with vaulted ceilings to maximise light and space, these bedrooms have been beautifully curated using tongue-and-grove panelling decorated in a muted colour palette, with beds dressed in good quality linens and sumptuous soft furnishings to ensure that guests experience a much-needed restorative deep sleep. Outside, the fully enclosed rear garden features a spacious patio area with garden furniture overlooking the lawn. The accompanying barbecue beckons guests to dine al fresco on warm summer evenings under the twinkling outdoor lighting. Situated in a quiet corner of the garden, a charming pagoda makes an idyllic spot to share a tranquil moment, and perhaps a carafe of wine. Circumvented by willow fencing, the garden is a safe place for supervised children and dogs to play. Ample off-road parking for up to three cars is available to the front of the property. Additional Information: Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). Please bring your own Essenza pods for the Nespresso coffee machine. Sorry, no Tennis Week guests. Bedding provided is feather. Maximum occupancy is six guests, including infants. Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot. This cottage is designed to accommodate six guests only, and as such the owner has requested that Wigeon Cottage is not booked in conjunction with neighbouring Sea Holly Cottage. Guest access Ground Floor: Open-plan living area With wooden floors and underfloor heating throughout. The sitting area has superb views over the marshes, comfy sofas and chairs, wood burning stove. There is a coffee table and side tables, a flat screen Smart television and a DVD player. Good selection of books, games and DVDs and there is unlimited WiFi. The kitchen area is very well equipped and has a comprehensive range of units with Earthstone worktops, a ceramic sink and hand-made shelving. A range cooker with extractor hood, integrated dishwasher, separate fridge and freezer, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine (please bring your own pods). Pew seating and painted chairs around a stripped pine table. Rear lobby With a door to the rear garden and plenty of hooks for coats and room for boots and muddy dogs. Cloakroom/utility Integrated washer/dryer, WC and counter top basin. First Floor: Master bedroom This is a really pretty room with vaulted ceiling, beautiful chandelier lighting, tongue and groove panelled walls and twin aspect with lovely views stretching from the village, across the marshes to the coal barn. There is a French style double bed and plenty of storage with a chest of drawers, wardrobe and cane chair. A door leads directly into the spacious en-suite shower room which has a large shower enclosure with rain shower and hand held wand, WC and wash basin. Bedroom two, Double bedroom Another pretty double bedroom which overlooks the rear garden and again has a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove panelling. It has a brass style double bed, a chest of drawers and ample hanging space. Black out blinds on the window. Bedroom three, Twin bedroom This again has a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove panelling with twin single beds, a chest of drawers and hanging space. Black out blinds on the window. Family bathroom Bath with full height overhead rainfall shower and hand held wand, wash basin and WC. There is an illuminated mirror and heated towel rail. Outside: To the front of the property there is ample off-road parking for up to three cars. A full height hand gate leads to the rear garden which is fully enclosed by willow fencing and a wall and is safe for children and pets. There is a terrace with large garden table and chairs, a charcoal barbecue and outdoor lighting. Also a lovely corner pagoda, an ideal place to enjoy the evening sunshine and a relaxing drink In the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful area.