The Butter Pen holiday cottage in Denton: Norfolk

THE BUTTER PEN
Denton,
Harleston,
Norfolk

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Sleeps: 4.
Babies by prior arrangement.
One well behaved dog welcome
(£20 pw or short break).
No smoking.

Low season £390 - £410 pw.
High season £430 - £490 pw.

3 night break £270.

For further details please contact:

Pearl Charnick
Tel: 01986 788454
Mobile: 07939 519677

Last minute vacancies during weeks starting:
17 Mar

Occupying a picturesque setting in its own orchard within the Waveney Valley, this sympathetically restored milking parlour retains much charm and character. Sited within 6 acres of the owner's land, it is perfectly placed for holidays spent cycling or walking and is a perfect central base for touring Norfolk and Suffolk. There is a public footpath adjoining which takes in 170 acres of farmland and woodland.

Fishing, boat hire and bird watching and antique hunting are all available close by. Nearby Bungay (3 miles) and Diss (7 miles) offer an indoor swimming pool, gym, leisure centre and golf course. The historic town of Harleston ( 4 miles) has a variety of restaurants and specialist shops, a leisure centre and recently won the award for best community town.

Accommodation

Beamed living/dining room, terracotta tiled floor, quality furnishings and a modern fitted kitchen area with door leading onto garden and decked eating / barbecue area.
Beamed double bedroom with brass bed and ensuite bathroom/wc, shower over bath, electric shaver point.
Beamed twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/wc, electric shaver point.
Babies by prior arrangement.
Your dog is most welcome but must not be left unattended.

Facilities

Colour TV, DVD player, video, small library, radio / cassette / CD player.
Automatic washing machine / tumble dryer.
Microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, gas cooker.
Enclosed garden with patio / sitting out area, outdoor furniture, barbecue, children's swing/slide.
All linen and towels provided.
Central heating, timed basis October to May, other times at cost.
Gas and electricity are included.
Parking.
Bike hire. New hybrid bikes with helmets and Hi-Viz jackets. £12 per day.

There is a pond and running beck on the grounds, and although they are not permitted access parents are advised that children should be watched.

Within a few miles:

Junk, antique, reclaimed pine and tasteful gift shops. Also specialist delicatessen, cheese, fish and butcher shops. Oldie teashop, numerous pubs. English, Thai, Indian and Japanese restaurants including takeaways.
St Peter's Brewery and Hall.
Flixton Air museum.
Bungay Ruined Castle.
Fishing, Canoeing and Golf.
Excellent walks including Bungay common where the River Waveney weave around the Northern fringe, also the remote Queen Ann home of the late Rider Haggard can be seen on this walk.
The beauty of the Waveney Valley area inspired the famous horse artist, Sir Alfred Munnings, who lived in the small village of Mendham close by.
Wingfield Old College, Gardens & Galleries.

Within 20 miles

Oulton Broad - speed motorboat racing every Sunday.
Banham Zoo - exotic, rare and endangered animals.
Bressingham Steam museum and Gardens with train rides & Victorian roundabout.
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens with famous maze. Southwold - unspoilt seaside town with well-known Victorian beach huts and pier.
Dunwich Heath and Minsmere Beach (National Trust) plus Minsmere RSPB bird sanctuary.
Lowestoft - larger seaside town with sandy beech. Norwich - Cathedral City - daily markets, historic Elm Hill, recently updated Castle with impressive art collection, excellent Provincial Theatre.

Over 20 miles

Wroxham Broad.
Snape Maltings.
Sutton Hoo.
North Norfolk Coast incl Holkham Beach of 'Shakespeare in Love' fame.
Sandringham.
Lavenham.

Last minute vacancies during weeks starting:
17 Mar

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