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Sunny Dene Cottage, Knapton
Sunny Dene is a spacious brick and flint cottage sleeping 6 people, which has been lovingly restored by our owners into a gorgeous self-catering holiday cottage.
The former farm building is ideal for couples, friends and families, who want to use the cottage as a base to explore the fantastic beaches and countryside Norfolk has to offer.
Sunny Dene Cottage sleeps 6 in total and there are bedrooms and a bathroom on both floors. With a full bathroom upstairs and well appointed shower room downstairs, a roomy double bedroom downstairs, and a king size and large single upstairs, there is also a 3ft day bed in the living area, which is ideal for a small child.
The cottage has a cosy living and dining space and a well equipped kitchen, there is also on site parking for one car on the driveway with plenty more on the road out front. And location wise, it’s only 1.5 miles to the blue flag beach at Mundelsey. The ideal getaway spot.
- There is on site parking for one car on the driveway with plenty more on the road out front.
- The fast wifi is available and free for guests to use
- The owners apologise but they do not accept pets
- The coastline is under 1.5 miles away
- Rural setting with walks from the front door
- Log burner in lounge
- No smoking or vaping inside the property please
- Sunny Dene Cottage is not suitable for wheelchairs due to some shallow steps between rooms but with a downstairs bedroom and shower room, the cottage is suitable for guests with limited mobility.
- We welcome children at Sunny Dene Cottage and there are some toys to play with. However, parents of young children need to be aware that the property is not toddler proof and that guests would need to bring their own travel cot.
- All towels and bedding are provided
- There is a hairdryer in the main bedroom
- There is a retractable outside washing line and a clothes airer.
- Wood and kindling are provided for the woodburner.
- Within 1-3 miles of Knapton there is a choice of corner shops and supermarkets.
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About the home
On Arrival: The pretty cottage garden, with its ancient flint wall, is at the front of Sunny Dene. There is a large south facing patio to sit on and enjoy the views. This is a sheltered spot so it stays warm well into the evenings so great for alfresco dining. Passers by are few, but Knapton is a friendly village so expect people to greet you. There is space in the drive for one large car and plenty of on-road parking available too.
Lounge area: The generous open plan living space is flexible and is ideal for relaxing or socialising. The lounge has a three-seater sofa with a comfy arm chair so that a group can gather around the television or wood-burner. The large coffee table is perfect for playing games, all stored neatly inside, or sharing snacks. The lounge has a wonderful handmade oak floor. There is a portable retro DAB radio with a straightforward Bluetooth connection so that guests can play music from their phone.
The lounge opens out onto a light garden room which has stunning views over the fields. There is a day bed sofa – ideal for a lazy afternoon – and a dining table and chairs. With the patio doors open you can bring the outside in and hear the birds singing or the occasional tractor passing by.
Garden room: There is a cushion bed suitable for a child up to around 7/8 years old available if needed. Please note, if the child’s cushion bed is used in the single room upstairs then the floor space in the bedroom is limited.
Kitchen – The large kitchen is stunning with its handmade ash worktops, range cooker and quirky vintage lighting. There is a breakfast bar with tractor-seat stools, a large dresser, and all the appliances you need: washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge-freezer, iron/ironing board. The cupboards contain plenty of crockery and all the equipment you might need to cook or serve meals or even indulge in some baking!
Downstairs bedroom: there is a third bedroom with double bed, bedside tables, lamps and space to hang your clothes, with privacy blind also.
Downstairs bathroom: There is a luxurious double shower room with toilet, sink and fluffy towels.
Upstairs: are two beautiful, light and airy, beamed bedrooms and a family bathroom. Both bedrooms have a picturesque view to the fields outside – Knapton is quiet and peaceful and perfect for a restorative lie-in. The master bedroom has a comfortable king size bed, and the smaller bedroom has a good quality 3ft single bed.
The bedroom arrangement suits two couples sharing their holiday as the siting of the stairs and bathrooms ensures privacy. The bedrooms work equally well for families and other combinations of friends too.
Outside: The pretty cottage garden, with its ancient flint wall, is at the front of Sunny Dene. There is a large south facing patio to sit on and enjoy the views. This is a sheltered spot so it stays warm well into the evenings so great for alfresco dining.
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Address and directions
Sunny Dene Cottage
The Street
Knapton
NR28 0AD
Directions: From Norwich take the B1150 heading to North Walsham. Turn left onto A149 North Walsham Bypass and carry on to the B1145 past the hamlet of Knapton Green. As you approach Knapton village the main road bears a sharp left, turn off the B1145 and go straight ahead into The Street. Go past the church on your left and as you near the bottom of the hill at the edge of the village Sunny Dene is on your left.
Knapton and the local area
Sunny Dene Cottage is located in the tranquil North Norfolk village of Knapton, which is just a mile and a half from Mundesley (4 minutes by car!), under 10 miles from the ever popular family resort of Cromer, and under 19 miles from Norwich.
Mundesley is a charming village with shops, pubs, restaurants and of course, the gorgeous sandy beach. There are toilets on the beach, plenty of parking, and beachside shops selling buckets and spades and other beach essentials. The Ship pub has a spacious garden overlooking the sea, lovely restaurant and a new fish and chip takeaway. The village is a 30 minute walk along a main road, but without pathway or pavements, it may be for the more experienced walker.
Walcott Beach is more accessible, with roadside parking, several steps down to the beach, a cafe, shop, fish and chip shop and toilets opposite. For a quieter stretch of beach Bacton and Trimingham are nearby, with stunning views on the drive down to the car park.
Bacton is known for its very quiet sandy beaches offering miles of walking along the beach and cliffs. The England Coast Path passes through the village and also the Paston Way long-distance footpath, linking Cromer and North Walsham.
The bustling market town of Norwich is about 45 minutes away with its picturesque lanes, buzzy market, cultural displays and dining treats. And of course there are our two famous Cathedrals and Norwich Castle, which was built by the Normans as a Palace over 900 years ago. It is now a museum and art gallery where children can discover more about East Anglia’s own Queen Boudicca. The Museum of Norwich is packed full of exhibitions and interactive displays, or why not enjoy taking the hop-on-hop-off bus to see the city.
Wroxham – the heart of the broads, is the perfect place for boat tours, day boat hire, shopping, or to visit Wroxham Barns – a family adventure park with rides, junior farm, shopping, dining, crazy golf, a maize maze, and so much more – it’s also where our office is based so why not call in and say hi!
Sunny Dene is also well located as a base for walking holidays. Just a few yards away from the cottage, walkers can be on the Paston Way, and for for serious walkers, the Weaver’s Way can be joined in North Walsham (only 3 miles away).
There is plenty to do in the area, with a bowling alley in North Walsham, the amazing Bewilderwood (fantasy playground), the Bure Valley Railway runs from Aylsham and the North Norfolk Railway starts at Sheringham. For adults there is a little cinema at nearby Cromer and the End of the Pier Show offers traditional sea-side entertainment. For history lovers there are fabulous National Trust properties nearby (Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park). The beautiful Georgian Town of Holt is worth a visit with its wealth of independent shops, tea rooms and antique centres.
