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7 Nights See prices

  • £425  to  £795

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Short Breaks From

  • £85 p/night
    3 night min. (off peak only)

Key Information

  • Sleeps

    6

  • Bedrooms

    3 Rooms

  • Min Nights

    7 (peak)
    3 (off peak)

  • Children

    Yes

  • WiFi

    Yes

  • Dogs

    Sorry
    No Dogs

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Access
    G

    Ground floor
    Living

  • Beach Nearby

About Gidley Retreat

Gidley Retreat is ideal for families looking for a comfortable home-away-from-home in North Norfolk. There's space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor. The house is on a quiet residential street in Cheney Hill, close to fields and only a 15-minute walk from the beach at Heacham. It's the perfect base from which to explore North Norfolk's coastline and countryside whether you want to sun yourself on the seaside, cycle along country lanes, or enjoy days of shopping, sightseeing and eating out.

In addition to its beach, Heacham is best known for its lavender production. Norfolk Lavender has been successfully growing lavender here for almost 100 years, and a walk through the fields in summer is a memorable must-do. The beach faces The Wash, where the estuary is a haven for birds and wildlife. Take your binoculars and go bird spotting at RSPB reserves at Snettisham or Titchwell Marsh, especially during spring and autumn when migrating birds stop to rest. Heacham's two beaches are shallow and sheltered, making them a favourite for swimming. Three miles north, the seaside resort of Old Hunstanton has a long Victorian esplanade, a playground and crazy golf course, and traditional seaside entertainments like amusement arcades and a sealife centre.

Kings Lynn is around 20 minutes from the cottage. It's a lively market town with excellent amenities and a great choice of places to eat, drink and shop. You can sense the town's history as you walk along its lanes, beside the River Ouse, and past the port that was one of the busiest in medieval England. There's plenty here to keep you busy on a rainy day, including museums, National Trust and English Heritage buildings, and an impressive Minster. Other places for a day trip include Wells-next-the-Sea, Brancaster, Burnham Market, and Holkham. The Royal Sandringham Estate is only seven miles from the cottage. The house and formal gardens are open in spring and summer, but the 243-acre Royal Park is open for walking and cycling for most of the year.

As stunning as it is between May and September, the North Norfolk coast is more than just a summer holiday destination. It's natural landscape, historical towns and villages, and excellent amenities and attractions make it somewhere visitors love to be all year round.

Contact the owner

Owner details:

Jason & Sarah Brameld joined Independent Cottages in February 2021


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Amenities / Facilities

  • Beach Nearby
  • Off-Road Parking
  • Accessible by Public Transport
  • Cot
  • Highchair
  • Pub Nearby
  • Golf Nearby
  • Kingsize +
  • iPod Docking
  • Enclosed Garden
  • DVD Player
  • Smart TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Microwave
  • CD Player
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Horse Riding Nearby
  • WiFi
  • Family Activity

Location (Norfolk)

Accommodation Comprises:

Gidley Retreat is a spacious semi-detached home that has been extended and modernised to offer accommodation over two levels.

Downstairs:

  • Comfortable living room with two sofas and a wing-back armchair, a Smart TV with Freeview channels and a reading area. The house has full central heating to keep it warm and cosy in winter. There's a quiet corner with a desk for guests who need to work during their stay.
  • Bright kitchen/diner at the rear of the cottage with doors opening onto the garden. The kitchen has a tall fridge/freezer with a water dispenser, a coffee pod machine, and all of the utensils and equipment you would expect in a self-catering cottage. The dining table seats six.
  • Double bedroom with beds that can be either two full-sized (3ft-wide) single beds or one super-kingsize bed, depending on your requirements. There are tables with reading lights beside the bed and a wardrobe and folding storage, a Freeview TV with built-in DVD, and view of the front garden. This room also has a futon and armchair so can be used a separate sitting room.
  • Shower room with a shower, WC and a handbasin.

Upstairs:

  • Double room with super-kingsize/twin beds, bedside tables with reading lights, a Freeview TV, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.
  • Twin bedroom with two single beds, bedside tables and reading lights.
  • Family bathroom with a bath, WC and a handbasin.

Outside: The cottage has off-street parking at the front of the house for at least two cars. The enclosed rear garden is mainly lawn and suitable for children (some garden toys are provided).

Additional Information: Utilities, WiFi, bed linen and bath towels are provided. Guests to bring beach towels if they are required. Short breaks are possible outside of peak season. Pets and smoking are not permitted. High chair and bed guard available.

Gidley Retreat Tariff & Supplementary Information

Season Weekly Rate Short Breaks

Sat, 13th Apr 2024 - Fri, 24th May 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £255 | 4 nights: £340 | 5 nights: £425 | 6 nights: £425
Additional Notes: £100 Damage security deposit is required for every booking. This will be refunded to you within 7 days provided no damage has been caused to the property.

7 Nights
£425

3 Nights
£255


Sat, 25th May 2024 - Fri, 31st May 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7
Additional Notes: £100 Damage security deposit is required for every booking. This will be refunded to you within 7 days provided no damage has been caused to the property.

7 Nights
£735

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 1st Jun 2024 - Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £315 | 4 nights: £420 | 5 nights: £525 | 6 nights: £525
Additional Notes: £100 Damage security deposit is required for every booking. This will be refunded to you within 7 days provided no damage has been caused to the property.

7 Nights
£525

3 Nights
£315


Sat, 20th Jul 2024 - Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7
Additional Notes: £100 Damage security deposit is required for every booking. This will be refunded to you within 7 days provided no damage has been caused to the property.

7 Nights
£795

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 31st Aug 2024 - Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £315 | 4 nights: £420 | 5 nights: £525 | 6 nights: £525
Additional Notes: £100 Damage security deposit is required for every booking. This will be refunded to you within 7 days provided no damage has been caused to the property.

7 Nights
£525

3 Nights
£315


Sat, 26th Oct 2024 - Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7
Additional Notes: £100 Damage security deposit is required for every booking. This will be refunded to you within 7 days provided no damage has been caused to the property.

7 Nights
£735

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 2nd Nov 2024 - Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £255 | 4 nights: £340 | 5 nights: £425 | 6 nights: £425
Additional Notes: £100 Damage security deposit is required for every booking. This will be refunded to you within 7 days provided no damage has been caused to the property.

7 Nights
£425

3 Nights
£255

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Bedroom Configuration:
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms (2 Superking/Twin & 1 Twin)
Children:
Yes
Dogs/Pets:
Sorry, the owner does not accept pets
Accessibility:
Ground floor accommodation
Smoking:
No smoking
Preferred Arrival Day:
Flexible
Payment Options:
Paypal, Cheque, Credit / Debit Card, Bank Transfer
Booking Conditions:
Please refer to the owner for accessibility requirements, booking terms / conditions and cancellation policy.
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Jason & Sarah Brameld
Member Since February 2021

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* Calendar last updated: 1st May 2024