Lovely holiday home and annexe, perfect for an extended family stay

The Old Stables worked well for us, two families, one residing in the main house and myself and family in the annexe. We found the kitchen well equipped for cooking and enjoyed some meals around the huge table. The weather was warm and sunny during our stay and it was wonderful to use the pool every day. The pool is certainly this properties biggest asset. ( we did have some issues with wasps, my 3 year old niece was stung in the pool on our last day. The small fruit trees around the pool attract wasps and we all felt that the trees should be removed). The property is in a lovely quiet location but close to many attractions and beaches. We have no hesitation recommending The Old Stables and would love to stay again.

The Old Stables was a lovely property of a high quality. The pool was great and very welcome in the Norfolk sunshine. Central for the North Norfolk Coastal towns and villages and for days out further afield. Good pub in walking distance. We had a magical time and would definitely recommend.

Excellent everything we needed for family holiday

Excellent everything we needed for family holiday

Property was even better than described . Everything provided from loo roll ,to dishwasher tablets lovely and clean and good quality appliances and furnishing .beds lovely and comfy .. Lovely to have the different sections ,two sitting areas inside ,one attached to kitchen was great for our granddaughter in the mornings as she was an early riser. Annexe area completely separate .also two garden areas one with pool and one with bbq .plenty of space for everyone .three bathrooms a boon with a big family . Pool a great size ,secure access so safe for children ,a real plus to the property .lovely to spend time round the pool once back at the house after a days outing . Highly recommended and very central for access to loads of attractions for all ages . Will definitely be coming again .

We (six adults and a baby) enjoyed the location of the house – Holt is a short drive away and we spent the week visiting Norfolk's beautiful north-coast beaches. The house offered a good base, but we did have a few niggles. The beds, being ziplink, dip in the middle, so aren't particularly comfortable. The spacious upstairs living room feels wasted, with not enough seats if you're a party of eight and an odd configuration – two armchairs facing a small tv. We ended up sitting in rows to watch a film one night! We spent more time in the kitchen, which has a small seating area (for four people), but the armchairs and sofa feel quite old and have no support. The tv downstairs is also small for the size of the room and we found the wifi patchy when several of us tried to use it simultaneously. We did appreciate the recommendations in the Welcome Pack (the farm shop is definitely worth a visit for brunch!) and Fionnuala was a good, communicative host who responded quickly when we realised we were missing a set of keys. Though we enjoyed our break, it did feel like we were paying a "luxury" price for fairly basic accommodation. With a little investment the interior could be made much more functional/usable, comfortable and (though subjective!) aesthetically appealing, which I think is expected for the price.

We (six adults and a baby) enjoyed the location of the house – Holt is a short drive away and we spent the week visiting Norfolk's beautiful north-coast beaches. The house offered a good base, but we did have a few niggles. The beds, being ziplink, dip in the middle, so aren't particularly comfortable. The spacious upstairs living room feels wasted, with not enough seats if you're a party of eight and an odd configuration – two armchairs facing a small tv. We ended up sitting in rows to watch a film one night! We spent more time in the kitchen, which has a small seating area (for four people), but the armchairs and sofa feel quite old and have no support. The tv downstairs is also small for the size of the room and we found the wifi patchy when several of us tried to use it simultaneously. We did appreciate the recommendations in the Welcome Pack (the farm shop is definitely worth a visit for brunch!) and Fionnuala was a good, communicative host who responded quickly when we realised we were missing a set of keys. Though we enjoyed our break, it did feel like we were paying a "luxury" price for fairly basic accommodation. With a little investment the interior could be made much more functional/usable, comfortable and (though subjective!) aesthetically appealing, which I think is expected for the price.

First class

First class

We would highly recommend this wonderful cottage and annexe. The pictures do not do this accommodation justice. Very well equipped and spacious inside with a fabulous outdoor pool and plenty of outdoor seating in both garden areas. Both of these are secure for the two dogs you are permitted to bring with you.

We would highly recommend this wonderful cottage and annexe. The pictures do not do this accommodation justice. Very well equipped and spacious inside with a fabulous outdoor pool and plenty of outdoor seating in both garden areas. Both of these are secure for the two dogs you are permitted to bring with you.

3 generations of our family plus our puppy just had a lovely week at this gorgeous property. The pool and the area surrounding it were absolutely great - helped by one of the best weather weeks of the year so we all enjoyed cooling off in the pool! The area is wonderful - 5 minutes from Holt (and a decent sized Budgens), 10 mins from Wells, 20 / 30 mins to the beaches at Wells and Holkham. Kitchen very well appointed, very pretty sitting room upstairs in the main house. Worth noting the smaller bedroom in the annex is pretty small for adults - my parents stayed in there and didn’t have much room, but would be fine for 2 smallish children. Overall a gorgeous week and we’ll definitely be rebooking!

3 generations of our family plus our puppy just had a lovely week at this gorgeous property. The pool and the area surrounding it were absolutely great - helped by one of the best weather weeks of the year so we all enjoyed cooling off in the pool! The area is wonderful - 5 minutes from Holt (and a decent sized Budgens), 10 mins from Wells, 20 / 30 mins to the beaches at Wells and Holkham. Kitchen very well appointed, very pretty sitting room upstairs in the main house. Worth noting the smaller bedroom in the annex is pretty small for adults - my parents stayed in there and didn’t have much room, but would be fine for 2 smallish children. Overall a gorgeous week and we’ll definitely be rebooking!

This was an amazing property with beautiful gardens and a lovely pool which we used every day. The property was very spacious and met our needs very well. It was in an ideal location to explore all that North Norfolk has to offer.

This was an amazing property with beautiful gardens and a lovely pool which we used every day. The property was very spacious and met our needs very well. It was in an ideal location to explore all that North Norfolk has to offer.

Very comfortable cottage in a lovely location, close both to Holt and the Norfolk Coast. Loads of opportunities for the more active of us with beautiful walks, runs and cycle routes plus all that the nearby beaches have to offer. My husband loved the short walk to the ford and watching the bird life from the nearby bench.

Very comfortable cottage in a lovely location, close both to Holt and the Norfolk Coast. Loads of opportunities for the more active of us with beautiful walks, runs and cycle routes plus all that the nearby beaches have to offer. My husband loved the short walk to the ford and watching the bird life from the nearby bench.

This was an excellent property for our family, with our son, daughter-in-law and girls living in the annexe, with direct access to the pool. My wife and I stayed in the main house, with our teenage granddaughter, and it worked very well. The only negative issue we had was with the wasps around the pool. They are a real problem, especially if you have an allergic reaction to them. My daughter-in-law, who is a qualified paramedic, is terrified of wasps and it did impact on her enjoyment of the pool area. It's not really good enough to put up signs saying 'beware wasps', as it's patently obvious because of the number of them. I think it should be mentioned in the particulars on the website. However, apart from that, it's a lovely place to stay!

Excellent well equipped accommodation, the pool and garden are perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertainment for children and adults. The location is peaceful and well placed to visit the Norfolk coast with all it has to offer. Amenities in Holt are good for most needs.Will definitely visit again!

This was an excellent property for our family, with our son, daughter-in-law and girls living in the annexe, with direct access to the pool. My wife and I stayed in the main house, with our teenage granddaughter, and it worked very well. The only negative issue we had was with the wasps around the pool. They are a real problem, especially if you have an allergic reaction to them. My daughter-in-law, who is a qualified paramedic, is terrified of wasps and it did impact on her enjoyment of the pool area. It's not really good enough to put up signs saying 'beware wasps', as it's patently obvious because of the number of them. I think it should be mentioned in the particulars on the website. However, apart from that, it's a lovely place to stay!

Excellent well equipped accommodation, the pool and garden are perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertainment for children and adults. The location is peaceful and well placed to visit the Norfolk coast with all it has to offer. Amenities in Holt are good for most needs. Will definitely visit again!

Lovely cottage with annex and great pool - a few issues but sorted out very quickly, can't wait to return. Very comfortable and spacious. Fabulous beaches near by, lovely local walks. Holt is a really interesting town.

Lovely cottage with annex and great pool - a few issues but sorted out very quickly, can't wait to return. Very comfortable and spacious. Fabulous beaches near by, lovely local walks. Holt is a really interesting town.

We will be back! The pool was a real hit.

Really excellent trip. The property was attractive, clean and well equipped with a nice garden and pool. We particularly appreciated that the owner proactively managed the Covid situation, delaying payment until the government advice allowed the stay a couple of weeks before the booked date, and putting in place a clearly appropriate cleaning and changeover process.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Old Stables. The house was warm and very comfortable. The Aga was much appreciated for cooking and drying wet clothes. We had 14 hours of very heavy rain but the house did not flood even though much of the surrounding area did. Holt has excellent food shops and we enjoyed some meals out in the area.

Very spacious well equipped property with the added bonus of a heated swimming pool. Ideal for 3 generations of our family to enjoy. Grandchildren loved the pool & the nearby ford of the river Glaven.

Beautiful, very well appointed cottage and annex. Everything we needed and more. Great for our grandchildren who made full use of the pool and courtyard. Nice to be able to bolt pool area off and know they were safe to play. Great family holiday. Definitely hoping to return next year.

This comfortable family home is well equipped to a high standard and has the added bonus of the pool which our grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed during our weeks stay. The weather was very warm but the water temperature was high enough that I’m sure they would have enjoyed it whatever the weather. The house is located in a quiet area close to the coast and other attractions. Our dog enjoyed his walks in the beautiful countryside around the house in particular down the lane to the nearby river. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable well equipped holiday home and am looking onward to returning here in the future.

This comfortable family home is well equipped to a high standard and has the added bonus of the pool which our grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed during our weeks stay. The weather was very warm but the water temperature was high enough that I’m sure they would have enjoyed it whatever the weather. The house is located in a quiet area close to the coast and other attractions. Our dog enjoyed his walks in the beautiful countryside around the house in particular down the lane to the nearby river. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable well equipped holiday home and am looking onward to returning here in the future.

Good communication and everything was as described. Pool was lovely. Genuinely Dog friendly property as were many of the eateries in this part of Norfolk.