Charming 15th century cottage in elegant and historic Hingham

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
Property grounds
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(55 Ratings)

Cottage in South Norfolk District

4 guests Ā· 2 bedrooms Ā· 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this cottage rental

Bank House is a 15th-century timber-framed building with wattle and daub walls, it has been fully restored using traditional methods and reclaimed materials wherever possible.

It lies just a short stroll from the pretty market place in the fine and ancient town of Hingham - with it's Grade II listed, Georgian architecture.

Inside - The living room kitchen and dining room are open plan, with original cast iron radiators, traditional Norfolk pamment and English oak floors throughout.
A cosy wood-burning stove is the focal point of the living room with initial logs provided. Sofa and two small armchairs TV and DVD player with a good selection of DVD's, board games and books.

Beamed farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with inglenook fireplace, butlers sink, oven and grill with ceramic hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, fully equipped with pots, pans and crockery. Washing machine with washing liquid provided.

Boot/coat room. Steepish, winding stairs to the first floor:

Double bedroom with huge Georgian leaded window overlooking the garden. Extra wide English oak floorboards. Chest of drawers and hanging space.

Second bedroom with twin antique single beds, bedside table, built-in wardrobe on landing outside.

Bathroom with separate shower cubicle, restored roll-top bath, WC with antique high-level cistern.

PLEASE NOTE -There are several low beams throughout the cottage so please remember to duck if you don't want bumps in the night. The floorboards are stepped and sloping in places - the delights of a medieval cottage.

* New for summer, our lovely garden studio with a futon and outdoor beanbag for relaxing, reading and enjoying the garden. Opening out onto the courtyard and garden it could also sleep an adventurous teenager. Please contact us if you would like to use it for accommodation as there will be a small surcharge.

The garden is a secluded, peaceful oasis that is yours to enjoy, there is a courtyard just outside the door with a table and seating, perfect for alfresco dining. A further small table and chairs sit on the lawn under the beautiful willow tree. It is well stocked with quintessential English country garden plants like wisteria, honeysuckle and jasmine.

Included
Free unlimited Wi-Fi
White cotton bed linens
Egyptian cotton towels
Shampoo, conditioner, soap and bubble bath
Hairdryer
Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cake from the local bakery
Initial logs and kindling for wood burner
Table top BBQ
Tea towels, cleaning products, bin liners, dishwasher tabs, washing up liquid
Full oil central heating
Electricity
Travel cot
High chair
Cycle store

Centrally placed to explore Norfolk with its wonderful coastline and the famous Norfolk Broads. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 29 miles away with daily boat hire and river trips, waterside cafes, restaurants and shops. The North Norfolk coast is approximately 35 miles, with Cromer, Wells, Brancaster, Blakeney and Great Yarmouth within easy reach. Thetford Forest, 15 miles, has designated picnic areas, walking trails, Go-Ape zip line and treetop walkway challenges. Designated off-road cycling tracks for experienced and novice cyclists. Good cycling and walking directly from the door. Golf courses nearby. Norwich city, 13 miles, for excellent shopping - two shopping malls, cathedral, theatres, castle museum, restaurants, pubs and cafes. Freshwater fishing (with licence) 1 mile. Snetterton racetrack, 10 miles.

We allow up to two well behaved dogs but please don't let them upstairs or on the furniture. The garden is private and secluded, but estate railings divide the garden from next door and any small or inquisitive pooches could escape, so please supervise at all times.

A shared entrance way on the Market Place in Hingham, leading to a private entrance and secluded garden.

There is free unlimited Wi-Fi, which is generally good, but the mobile signal inside the cottage can be intermittent. The signal can be picked up outside, but for this reason, we provide a landline with an honesty box for calls.

Hingham is a thriving small town, surrounded by fields and countryside, but with excellent access to all Norfolk has to offer.

Our local gastropub The White Hart is just across the road and serves excellent food and local ales, there are also two cafes and a takeaway.The local bakery provides fresh bread and delicious home made cakes and there is a greengrocer, butcher, chemist and local store, in fact, everything you could possibly need!
There are numerous supermarkets and further shopping and restaurants in Wymondham and Attleborough - a short drive away.

Nearest rail stations:-
Attleborough - 5 miles
Wymondham - 6.5 miles
Norwich - 16 miles
Buses run to Norwich
and surrounding areas from just outside

Amenities

Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(55 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Nov 2023
Fabulous 6-night stay. Louise was a fantastic host; great communication, met us on arrival for tour of the house (also very kindly left us nice bottle of wine, crisps and a large carrot cake from the local bakery on the dining table, as well as fresh milk and eggs in the fridge!). Beautifully renovated house, tastefully and comfortably furnished, warm and cozy. Kitchen very well stocked with good quality pans, cooking utensils and SHARP knives!!!! She had supplied tea, coffee (instant and coffee pods for the Nespresso machine, as well as a milk frother), sugar, hot chocolate (even marshmallows), as well as salt/pepper grinders and olive oil. Washing machine and dishwasher (powder/tabs supplied), huge fridge and reasonably sized freezer. 4 slice toaster and great oven/grill/induction hob. Living room was very cozy with comfy sofa and chairs in front of a wood fired stove - Louise supplied kindling and logs for the fire (we bought extra at Co-op as we had fire going every night). The hallway by the stairs was well stocked with books, board games and children's book/toys. Bathroom had a shower (powerful stream) and a roll-top bath - hot water was instant and plentiful. Master bedroom was absolutely stunning with big Georgian window and exposed beams. Comfy double bed but bit short for my 6'2" partner. 3 very low beams in house that needed to duck under (I'm 5'9) and definite pitch to upstairs floorboards but got used to it quickly. Would love to stay again!
2.0 / 10.0
Nov 2023
A beautiful house with so much character and warmth. We had cosy a wood burner to look forward to in the evenings. Perfect location for access to rural dog walks. Lovely dog friendly pub opposite. Everything we needed and more. Would have loved to have stayed longer. Thank you Louise who was a lovely host and with a yummy ginger cake from the local bakery to welcome us.
10.0 / 10.0
Oct 2023
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, it was lovely and had everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2023
Our family of 4 stayed at Bank House. Louise was an excellent host. Informative, helpful and communicative. Hingham has everything you need, I highly recommend the bakery for a treat. The local pub is across the road. The house and garden are amazing. Lots of personal touches. Louise has thought of everything.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2023
My family (4 adults & 2 dogs) stayed at Bank House 15-19 April 23 & had THE most amazing time. We met Louise at her lovely shop Mongers & she showed us round & gave us the keys.. She had kindly left a lovely cake, eggs, milk etc to start us off & every possible permutation of beverage on the shelves! The cottage has period charm by the bucket load & left us all wanting to live there permanently. Every beam, floorboard (beautifully creaking every time you tried to sneak to the toilet in the night šŸ˜‚) fireplace & accessory were gorgeous & all in keeping with the age of the property. The beds were so comfortable & all the bed linen & towels were lovely quality. We had 2 doggies with us which had a nice box of treats left & who both enjoyed the beautiful garden, which was totally secure & nice to sit with a glass of wine & enjoy the peace & quite - as well as having a lovely chat at the gate with Louise who funnily enough also had a glass of wine! The village was small but had everything you need really close by, the White Heart opposite did a great Sunday roast in the evening & The Hingham Fish & Chip was a minute walk & did one of the best pizzas Iā€™ve ever had. Co Op was a 5 minute walk away & local shop 1 minute. Do give the Community Art Centre a visit, any profits support the local village which is lovely. We did the English Whisky Distillery tour which was so interesting & full of lovely staff who are so passionate about what they make - turned my mum off gin & on to whisky lol Also went to Horning & went on The Southern Comfort paddle boat for a 90 minute trip up the Broads which was Ā£10 very well spent & a great lunch in The Swan. We had a wonderful trip & so enjoyed staying at Louiseā€™s truly magical home. I canā€™t recommend Bank House highly enough, we all fell a little bit in love with the place & were very sad to go home. Thank you so much Louise ā¤ļø
8.0 / 10.0
Apr 2023
Difficult staircase for some,up stairs sloping floors can also be difficult.Sorry.The host had thought of every detail. We wanted for nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2022
Louise the host/owner of Bank House goes above and beyond for customer serviceā€¦ The property is one of the most quirky yet quintessential places we have ever stayedā€¦ Itā€™s everything you want and enjoy from a period propertyā€¦ Stay again YESā€¦Recommend YESā€¦ Thank you so much Louiseā€¦
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2022
Absolutely stunning cottage, full of character and charm. Hosts were excellent and very helpful and thoughtful. We will definitely be back.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in South Norfolk District?

The average price for a rental in South Norfolk District is $180 per night. This rental is $83 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming 15th century cottage in elegant and historic Hingham. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didnā€™t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Charming 15th century cottage in elegant and historic Hingham pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Charming 15th century cottage in elegant and historic Hingham?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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