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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Norwich, Norfolk
  • Place, City of Norwich Aviation Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hillside Animal Sanctuary
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Norwich

This cottage places you within a few miles (5 km) of City of Norwich Aviation Museum and Catton Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • City of Norwich Aviation Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Norfolk Broads - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hillside Animal Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Catton Park - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Norwich Cathedral - 17 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Salhouse Station - 17 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Tum - ‬8 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.

Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms

Gaffers cottage has been upgraded over the years and still retains many of the original features, character and charm with exposed beams, brickwork and wall ties.

There is a well-equipped kitchen with a range cooker and a breakfast area that opens into a generous dining room. The living room opens onto a sunny patio. Our large garden is bounded and divided by old walls and railings into three distinct areas with BBQ, lawns, courtyard and play areas. This property is ideal for a large family or group of friends to enjoy time away to relax and unwind or enjoy a special occasion.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 4 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

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

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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-out: 10:00 AM

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.

Property is also known as

373188

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Norwich, close to Magdalen Street, Elm Hill, and Norwich Castle. You'll also find Norfolk Broads and City of Norwich Aviation Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a heated pool.

Does Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.), which is 4 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms?

No, there aren't any cottage at Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms that offer a balcony.

Gaffers Cottage - sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful facilities and beautiful setting. Swimming pool and games room was a great asset. Very family friendly and host extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning property and location. Hosts could not do enough. Swimming pool an added bonus. Would highly recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Perfect

My extended family love coming to stay in these cottages for a weekend together. The lovely Kim is super helpful with bookings. Spixworth is a wonderful place to relax. Thank you so much for having us again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angeline W.

Excellent place to sray

Loved this cottage The play barn was so enjoyed by the children and the walks were enjoyed by all no need to spend money on days out entertainment people
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sandra Woodward

Family Stay

Our second multi generational stay in Gaffers Cottage. The cottage was warm, clean, tidy and had everything we needed. We enjoyed local walks in the snow which was an added bonus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Great weekend

This is the 2nd visit my family and I have had at Gaffers Cottage. We had a wonderful time again with plenty of comfortable beds, towels, cutlery and kitchenware. Plenty of room in the lounge and the dining area sat 10 of us comfortably. 2 of us are fishermen and they spent a good few hours fishing in the lake catching fish. All I all a very successful visit
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arnold C.

Excellent relaxing stay

Excellent relaxing stay with no pressure to leave on the Sunday. Great fo children with the facilities provided
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Lovely place great for children
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful place to stay

The setting is marvellous, the facilities first rate, conversion of old buildings retaining their character, and high standards of comfort in the accommodation. I just wish we could have stayed longer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

General Review

We have been staying here as a family every Christmas for the past 9 years and have always loved it. It always feels like we are coming home and would like to thank the hosts for wonderful, special memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic holiday let- very impressed and also I note it is well managed and things were very easy to grasp and everything worked as it should.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage with plenty of space

Spixworth Farm cottages are absolutely wonderful. We have stayed before in other cottages but this is our first time in Gaffers. The cottage is large and gave our group of 10 enough space for everyone. The garden is amazing and a lovely space for bbqs and morning coffee. The other facilities are great fun to and we spent most of our week on site as everything we needed was there. The only issue we had was the main bedroom is attached to the play barn so early morning visits by others guests children woke us as the sound proofing is poor. However that said, we would absolutely go back and completely recommend this lovely cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our family from South Africa,Spain and Cambridge thoroughly enjoyed our stay - perfect in every way

Gaffers a super place for our family from far and wide. We would love to come again - with many thanks Marj
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey N.

December visit

Lovely accommodation in an amazing location Games barn is great Staff are very welcoming and helpful
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant

We loved our stay, Gaffers is perfect for young families! Cleanliness, facilities and comfort were all excellent. Can't fault it and would stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just wonderful

This is our 4th year returning to Spixworth Hall cottages and Gaffers cottage .We love it. We choose January when things are quieter and the snowdrops are opening and it reminds us that Spring will return. Its a perfect space to gather with friends and family or all ages. The facilities are very good and we love exploring the grounds and deer spotting. The customer service is excellent and everyone is always friendly and helpful. We hope to return again and again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Wedding weekend

We had 11 guests staying in Gaffers for our wedding and everyone absolutely loved it, you'd thought of everything to make our weekend so special. We all had such a fantastic weekend and can't thank you enough. The pool, games room and fishing lake were an added bonus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cottage Stay Gaffers

We recently got married at Spixworth Barns and hired all of the cottages out for our family. We had a wonderful stay there. Jack, Sheelah and Kim were a fantastic support with the booking process to showing us around the cottages and hiring out the barns. I definitely recommend all of their properties. Thank you guys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gaffers,we had 3 birthdays in the family and celebrated in this beautiful setting. There was everything we could possibly need with comfy beds for everyone. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Excellent cottage with all needs catered for. Everything as described - couldn't have wished for more for a family ages 12-77 years old.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Nothing but wonderful things to say, hosts fantastic, accommodation wonderful, grounds fantastic. Everything you need is at hand. Thanks for another great stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home from home

A wonderful beautiful cottage. Rented 4 cottages for all 26 family members for my partners 50th. Something for all ages to do on site and staff were very helpful with all of our needs. Would definitely stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Group booking

We booked 4 cottages, all were clean and had everything we needed. We used the gashes room which was brilliant for the group being able to spend time together. Hosts were really accommodating and we all had a great time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

A gem of a holiday cottage

For a reunion of 14 friends and family Gaffers Cottage is ideal. The play barn is huge and in the grounds the play area, tennis court and walks through the snowdrops made it the perfect destination. It's close to Norwich Airport- we could see the aircraft coming and going on our walks around the estate which the kids loved-moreover we used the airport park and ride to get into Norwich itself. Gaffers comes with a piano, a modern well equipped kitchen, accessible downstairs bathroom and all the rooms in this rambling property were comfortable and spotless. When we stayed the February weather was grim so we lit the log burner and played board games - it felt like Christmas.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gaffers

Brilliant, hosts and booking was fantastic ,very clean , couldn’t ask for a better stay location was perfect for my stay ,