Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Norfolk Coast, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hunstanton Golf Club. The vacation home includes a fireplace, a microwave, and a TV.
Norfolk Coast Path - West - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
Sandringham House - 20 min drive - 12.3 miles
Getting around
Kings Lynn Station - 23 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Eric's Fish & Chips - 3 min drive
The Ancient Mariner Inn - 3 min drive
Old Marine Bar - 4 min drive
Golden Lion Hotel - 4 min drive
Sofias - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Orchard Cottage, Ringstead, Norfolk
Orchard Cottage is a charming, characterful, luxury cottage in a super location in the pretty village of Ringstead, just three miles from the coast at Old Hunstanton, with its fabulous beach, links golf course, restaurants and shops. Finished to a very high standard with two king-size beds, French linens and a hand-built kitchen it's an ideal place for a small family, couples or friends looking for a short break or longer stay.
Hunker down in the cosy sitting room in front of the wood burning stove and large television before cooking up a treat in the fabulous hand-built kitchen. Dine in the pretty garden room with its feature lantern light and open up the french doors on warmer days onto the sheltered rear garden. A traditional Norfolk winder staircase leads you up to two sweet bedrooms, both beautifully styled with sumptuous French linens to ensure a good night's sleep. Upstairs you will also find the bathroom with a corner shower, contemporary freestanding bath and stone wash basin. Although chock full of character, this little abode with keep you as warm as toast even in the coldest of winter months as all the windows are double glazed. The fully enclosed rear garden is laid to lawn with a terrace area and to the front there is a further garden laid to lawn, although this is not fully enclosed.
There is an excellent pub, The Gin Trap, just a short walk away from the cottage serving good food, fine ales and a tempting array of 100 gins and there's even a quirky village shop. With endless walking and cycling possibilities along the Peddars Way and across the Ringstead Downs you will just fall in love with this place.
This property is available to book for a smaller group as a sleeps two option, listed as Orchard Cottage (2).
Additional Information: One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot. Access Note: The stairs are steep and narrow, typical of local cottages of this era. There are also two internal steps between the kitchen and sitting room, and one into the dining room. Neighbouring properties have an access path through the garden, but this will not impair your enjoyment of the cottage.
The vacation home is heated and features 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a microwave.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 11 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
489372
A charming characterful luxury cottage in a super location.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Hunstanton, close to Hunstanton Beach, Brancaster Beach, and Princess Theatre. You'll also find Norfolk Coast and West Sands within a short drive.
Is there parking available at Orchard Cottage, Ringstead, Norfolk?
Yes, though there is a max of 1 space. You'll find a max of limited parking spaces.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Orchard Cottage, Ringstead, Norfolk?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a fireplace, a fireplace in some house, as well as a garden.
Does Orchard Cottage, Ringstead, Norfolk have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does Orchard Cottage, Ringstead, Norfolk have connecting rooms available?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies at Orchard Cottage, Ringstead, Norfolk?
No, you won't find house with balconies at Orchard Cottage, Ringstead, Norfolk.
Orchard Cottage, Ringstead, Norfolk Reviews
Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel L.
Dec 4, 2019
Another fabulous holiday in beautiful North Norfolk
We love the North Norfolk coast & Orchard Cottage is an ideal base for everything on offer in the region - beaches, country walks, pubs & shops all within easy reach. The Cottage itself is cosy, warm & comfortable with everything you need (missed the pile of luxurious cushions we had on our last visit though - where have they gone?!). Norfolk Hideaways customer service was excellent as usual - this time providing us with a brand new kettle the same day when ours stopped working.
Rachel L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nov 3, 2021
Lovely cosy cottage
We really enjoyed our stay at Orchard Cottage. It’s a lovely cosy cottage, clean and in a great location for all the places we wanted to explore. My husband’s grandparents nipped over to see us for the afternoon and the stairs and varying flooring levels upstairs aren’t for those unsteady on their feet! However, for us (a young couple with a little boy) it was absolutely no problem. Well appointed and comfortable, we had a lovely stay and would definitely book again.
We thought the cottage was very picturesque, well-equipped and set in a lovely small village. We would definitely come back for another visit.
The only criticisms were minor: there were a few cobwebs on some of the furniture and some of the lights didn't work. Also, a little more specificity in the directions would be useful as the 'orchard cottage' sign is very small.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Alex H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
May 3, 2022
Lovely cottage.
Lovely comfortable cottage, only one fault for dog owners, there is no where to safely walk a dog without going out in the car.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Apr 21, 2022
Boiler leaked fumes into cottage Norfolk hideaways dealt with the problem but we ended up not where
Cottage lovely but fumes spoilt our stay.movec to another cottage but not in an area we would have picked.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ruth B.
Mar 23, 2022
comfortable cottage
Very nice cottage, just as described in the publicity. Well situated for walks in the area, including to Hunstanton. Good walk past Hunstanton Hall open on Thursdays.
All equipment worked. Shower was very good.
Ringstead is a pleasant village with general store and popular pub.
Ruth B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jacquie and Bryan C.
Jan 2, 2022
Christmas at Orchard Cottage
Lovely cozy little cottage. Had everything we needed for the perfect Christmas break away.
If I had to find a negative at all it would be that there are no board games etc so if a family were to stay there’s only videos to watch, and only two were for little ones.
Otherwise perfect
Jacquie and Bryan C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Oct 18, 2021
Orchard Cottage, Ringstead
Orchard Cottage is a lovely characterful cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is clean, comfortable, very well equipped and has a lovely cosy feel to it. The village of Ringstead has a well-stocked village shop and a great pub, the Gin Trap Inn. So all in all a very good location for a holiday in North Norfolk with plenty of places to visit just a short distance away such as Hunstanton and Sandringham.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Oct 6, 2021
Wonderful Stay
Orchard Cottage was everything we wanted, and more. Immaculately kept, beautiful furnishings, very comfortable and in a great location. We had a lovely week and wouldn't hesitate in recommending here.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sep 28, 2021
Orchard Cottage
Cottage location was excellent for us as we love the area. Cottage itself was nice, cosy and good quality soft furnishings and nice kitchen. The stairs were a bit of an issue for my husband but, they tend to go with the territory on cosy cottages. There was a damp smell throughout with no obvious signs of damp which was somewhat masked by the Reed diffusers in certain rooms. The bathroom radiator only got warm at the bottom which wasn’t great for drying towels so needs bleeding. Lovely bath, shower was good although signs of mould in places. However, we really enjoyed our stay and the slight issues I mentioned did not detract from that.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sep 7, 2021
Lovely cottage holiday
The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. But the stairs are steep and the cottage is a little way from the centre of the village and you may need a torch to walk back from the village at night. But it's a great little cottage.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Justine R.
Jul 27, 2021
Beautiful cottage in lovely village
We had a fantastic stay in Orchard Cottage. The property is full of character and beautifully furnished. All mod cons including Wi-fi.
Perfect location with a short walk to the fantastic local shop, excellent local pub and short drive to the beach.
Strongly recommend.
Justine R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2021
Fantastic Stay - a few minor suggestions and new/safer highchair
Fantastic little cottage, gorgeous and really comfortable and well appointed. Would visit again. Handy and beautiful location with some good local amenities within good reach. Attractively decorated.
My only minor comments - kitchen could do with some larger water glasses and beer glass, as well as placemats for the dining table. Freezer needed defrosting.
Highchair attractive but missing a leg divide or safety strap which doesn’t make it the safest item for a wriggling 11 month old. Therefore we resorted to using our travel highchair which we’d luckily brought. The travel cot was fantastic though.
Bathroom - could do with a new anti-slip mat or clean. A shelf in the shower would be a nice addition.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Allison Dagger
Jul 7, 2021
Cosy, comfortable, characterful cottage in great location for exploring the Norfolk Coast
The customer service prior to the stay was excellent and all the staff we dealt with at Norfolk Hideaways were friendly, efficient and professional.
The cottage was spotlessly clean on arrival. The property was well appointed, cosy and comfortable. The bathroom spacious and good quality linen provided.
The cottage was in a great location for exploring the Norfolk Coast, there were plenty of beautiful walks (ideal with the dog) from the door step. Good local pub and village store.
The stairs are quite steep, not a problem for us but maybe something to consider for those with mobility issues or children.
We had a lovely holiday in a beautiful part of the UK.
Allison Dagger
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jun 30, 2021
First holiday in Norfolk
The cottage was great but in this price range we would have expected it to be fitted out with a smart television.
Plus no tv in any of the bedrooms
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 22, 2021
A lovely holiday cottage.
We had a lovely stay in Orchard Cottage. It was in a good location , and we enjoyed a walk to the local pub. It had all the amenities required in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable. Everything was lovely and clean and well furnished. The only negative was the low door frames as my husband banged his head on a few occasions. The stairs were also quite steep for my 87 year mother in law, although she managed with the hand rail and using her walking stick.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 1, 2021
Luxurious
A luxuriously-specified cottage with great attention to detail. I loved the quiet, the wildlife around, the amazingly comfortable bed and the woodburner!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 31, 2021
Delightful cottage
Very much enjoyed the stay here. Only minor warning is the uneven floor on the landing with small hidden step and sloping floor which may catch out the unwary at night. Otherwise well equipped and a nice secluded garden with decent furniture (though we only managed a couple of coffees because of the weather). Very convenient for the north coast and facilities. Good local shop and a deli & farm shop within a couple of miles. Couldn't try the pub because it was closed for refurbishment.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 27, 2021
Great May break
Great property. Very comfortable; well equipped with modern amenities but with a great country cottage vibe.
Both front and back garden can be accessed by adjacent property so just beware if you take a dog. However, that was not a problem for our stay.
The countryside around the cottage was stunning and the whole area beautiful. Would thoroughly recommend.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mar 25, 2020
3RD YEAR AT ORCHARD COTTAGE RINGSTEAD
Hello Norfolk Hideaways
Our 3rd year staying at Orchard Cottage, Ringstead and what with the situation with Coronavirus it was a different stage this year! Luckily the cottage is in a rural location and the Norfolk coastal has many remote walks to enjoy. Also the log burner made evenings in without being to eat out, very special with our elderly parents there. It also gave the opportunity to explain the virus situation and as they live 3 hours away from us to see them too.
At difficult times like these knowing the cottage set up made it easier to deal with the situation and we would like to say thank you the all the attention to quality and detail within the property that made the break a safer holiday.
Kind regards
Elizabeth Smith-McMorran
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
kathryn h.
Jan 2, 2020
Lovely cottage for our Christmas break
A lovely cosy cottage, beautifully presented. Very comfortable beds, nice linen and towels.
Everything provided you may need obviously a lot of attention to detail at this cottage.
The location is brilliant for visiting great beaches, many nice towns a short drive away and Ringstead has a great pub and shop.
Altogether the cottage makes for an excellent holiday and will definitely stay again.
kathryn h.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nov 14, 2019
Orchard cottage
We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It was very comfortable and warm especially when we lit the log burner. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were very comfy.
It was conveniently placed for all the places we like to visit.
There was only one slight niggle ......the lighting in the lounge made it difficult to read as it was quite dim. However that did not spoil our stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 30, 2019
Review
Great cottage, close to the coast, dog friendly too. All attractions close by and some lovely clean beaches.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 22, 2019
Light, cosy, peaceful and beautifully located
Orchard Cottage is a charming place in an absolutely excellent location. Cosy, very well equipped and very comfortably furnished with a lovely little strip of garden, we found this to be exactly the peaceful retreat we were looking for.
Inside, it's light, airy and spacious. Outside it's just at the top of the lovely village of Ringstead, which has a great pub and a very well stocked local store just a short walk away so unlike some places you're not completely bound drive everywhere. Ringstead also has a lovely walk around it taking in the beautiful Ringstead Downs and chalk pit.
Hunstanton is only a short drive away, as are the excellent Thornham Deli and Drove Orchards farm shop. Beautiful beaches at Holme, Hunstanton and Titchwell are all within about 10 minutes by car and there are plenty of other beautiful places less than 30 minutes away along the coast.
Honestly there's really nothing to fault this place for - I particularly loved the kitchen, which is very well equipped with a great fan oven, and the delightful little dining room facing out into the garden where we ate all our meals. Definitely hope we'll come again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sep 28, 2018
Lovely peaceful stay and stylish well located cottage
We stay at a lot of cottages and Orchard was very good. Very quiet despite being on a little local road. Enclosed front and back gardens very good for safeguarding our dog. Very stylish decor. Great pub The Gin Trap walking distance along with a local grocery shop. We did the 7 mike circular walk around Ringstead which you can do from the front door. Very quick to get to lovely sandy beach at Hunstanton. All round a lovely cottage, very clean and can’t fault. Would recommend and may well return.