Description
Welcome to Whistle Stop, a beautiful three bedroomed cottage in the village of Aldborough, which overlooks the village green and cricket pitch, and has a pub and village shop just a few steps away. Aldborough is one of Norfolk’s hidden gems, an attractive village with plenty of walks and cycle routes nearby. Cricket is played on the green throughout summer, and you are only a short drive away from so many attractions.
Whistle Stop is well placed for exploring Norfolk, the popular resort of Cromer is just 8 miles away. Local National Trust properties to visit include Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park and the lovely Georgian town of Holt with its numerous independent shops, great food hall, cafe culture, antique shops and art galleries is a spot not to miss. Sandy picturesque beaches are easily accessible all along the coast, with resident seals at Blakeney Point. You can hire a boat for the day and explore the vast waterways of the famous Broads or visit the beautiful city of Norwich with it’s Cathedral, shops, and historic buildings just 40 minutes away.
Whistle Stop is a characterful cottage built in 1886 which sleeps six people in three bedrooms. There is a good village pub which serves food and a shop with post office as well as a children's play area on the far side of the green, making the property perfect for a couples or family holiday. There is off-road parking for one car on the front drive, and further parking for two more cars on the back drive. Outside there is a south facing garden with table and chairs and a small decking area, again with chairs so you can follow the sun around the garden. There is a lovely summer house with electricity which offers another place to relax on a nice day. Cyclists will be able to store their bicycles in a lockable shed. Please note there is a pond which, although isn’t deep and is very small, it is advised to keep children supervised.
Dining Room
You enter Whistle Stop into the lobby, where you have ample storage space for all your shoes and coats. The first room you arrive in is the dining area, which has a table and six chairs and provides a perfect place to serve a formal dinner or a light snack, ready for a day exploring the local area.
Table and chairs to seat six
Electric effect log burner
Dresser containing board games, cards and reading books
Iron (kept in the store cupboard in the dining room)
Ironing board (kept in the store cupboard in the dining room)
Extra crockery if needed in the store cupboard
Kitchen
Leading through the dining room you enter into the kitchen which has a large double electric oven and hob and a lovely belfast sink. The kitchen carries on the beautiful character of the property with exposed beams and a sky light making it a lovely light room. Doors lead out to the enclosed back garden.
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Range electric cooker and hob
Microwave
Fridge
Freezer
Kettle
Toaster
Lounge and Snug
Heading back through the dining room, on the left-hand side is the spacious living space, which is split into two areas for you to relax in. The main lounge has a large armchair and a comfortable three-seater sofa and television with a DVD player. There is also a snug area with a small armchair suitable for a child, a two-seater sofa and another armchair, along with patio doors leading to a small decking and seating area in the back garden.
TV
DVD player
DVDs
Free super-fast Wi-Fi
Cast iron electric effect log burner
Large three seater sofa and two seater snuggle chair
Two seater and single wingback chair in the snug
Patio doors off the snug onto the decking
King Bedroom
Leading up the stairs you enter the King size bedroom on your left which is beautifully furnished and has ample storage space for all your belongings. There are extra cosy blankets in the built in wardrobe for those cooler evenings.
King size bed
Black-out curtains
Hairdryer
Large double wardrobe
Built in wardrobe with extra blankets and storage
Large chest of drawers
Linen provided
Towels provided
Twin Bedroom
At the end of the hall is the large twin bedroom which again has ample storage space and a lovely cast iron open fireplace (not in use) which adds extra character. Lots of light from two separate windows floods the room making it a lovely light room, but still managing to keep it comfortable for sleeping with the black out curtains.
Twin beds
Black-out curtains
Single wardrobe
Large chest of drawers
Full length mirror
Linen provided
Towels provided
Bunk bedroom
Back down the hall and at the other end of the hallway is the bunk bedroom. Both bunks are large and able to sleep adults. There is a large chest of drawers and again a black-out blind and black-out curtains for extra comfort when sleeping.
Bunk beds
Black-out curtains
Large chest of drawers
Linen provided
Towels provided
Downstairs Bathroom
The bathroom has a large bath and walk in shower. Again beautiful exposed beams show off the lovely character of the property.
Large walk in shower
Full size bath
Heat fan and heated towel rail
There is also a WC upstairs
Garden
The south facing garden which is either accessed from the kitchen or the patio doors off the snug, is enclosed and very safe for dogs. There is a seating area as well as a small decking area and even a summer house with electricity. Perfect for spending those late evenings talking about your day and planning your next adventure. There is a back gate off the garden which leads to the second driveway if you prefer to park at the rear. Although the little pond is very small, please keep children supervised.
Private off-road parking for 3 cars on two driveways (one at the front of the property and the other at the rear)
Enclosed garden with seating area
Summer house with furniture and electricity
Secure bike storage
Charcoal BBQ with charcoal provided
Small pond
Washing line with pegs provided
Additional Amenities
Travel cot and highchair at no extra cost. Please just drop us a message if you require these so we can get them ready for you. The Cricketers on the Green pub is just across the Green and serves lovely food. You can even have it as a takeaway! The village shop & Post Office is so handy and sells fresh fruit and vegetables as well as all your branded goodies. In the summer months, there is nothing nicer than watching the local cricket team play on the Green, or even better, sit outside the pub and cheer them on whilst drinking your favourite tipple!
Travel cot with mattress
Highchair
Shop/Post Office within walking distance
Pub serving food within walking distance
Village green with pond and cricket pitch
Children's play park within walking distance
There are a range of supermarkets close by. Waitrose and Sainsburys are at North Walsham and Tesco's is at Aylsham (all within a 15 minute drive) and they all deliver. Morrisons is at Cromer.