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7 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Swimming pool
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
18 Customer Reviews
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"Had stayed the year before' unfortunately found the cleanliness of the house disappointing ."
This time. Heat Pump extremely noisy. Not great if your a light sleeper. maybe it needs some maintenance
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"A beautiful play to stay."
Lovely rural and peaceful setting. Just the play to escape to from the hustle and bustle.
Thank you! Property Owner
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"Lovely home for the week with the added bonus of having a pool (and the RAF fly-bys too!"
). Welcome pack was very much appreciated. One thing we didn’t know was included was a washing machine (not in the listing or images that we saw, so we sourced a laundrette locally in Downham Market just in case, thankfully not required though). Great communication when we had issues with the jets not working in the pool and it was easily fixed. All in all 100% recommended, thank you.
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"House was great, very spacious, all rooms large."
The indoor pool is excellent. Surprisingly large (better than a hot tub!). Clean and warm, jets were fun. The highlight of the stay. Place is rather remote, which will be fine for some, but quite a journey to do anything else.
Dear John, thank you for your stay! It was a privilege having you, hope you’ll visit Norfolk again soon. Kind regards, Tamara Property Owner
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"The farm house is a lovely saturated, a short scenic drive to the local town, ..."
The farm house is a lovely saturated, a short scenic drive to the local town, the property is amazing with the swimming pool keeping the grandkids occupied night and day, the bedrooms are well set beds fine, spaces, and clean trough out the property, Tamara was always at the end of the phone, only downside was no TV's in bedrooms, but would highly recommend if like us used as a bolt hole for trips to Norfolk
Dear Martyn, it was very kind of you to write the review - thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed the swimming pool and the local area with it’s many delights! Warm regards, Tamara Property Owner
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"The house was lovely."
Very spacious both inside and out. The beds were comfortable and the bedrooms large and decorated lovely. It has everything you need and want for the perfect family stay . The communication with the host when checking in and out was great, making both experiences simple. The pool is wonderful and perfect for a family. The garden is safe and secure for children and dogs and has lovely fruit trees growing in it. When we were there the cherry tree was full of fruit, which the children ( and adults ) were able to pick and eat. It was a great family weekend and I would definitely recommend the house for a relaxing, comfortable time away . There was nothing that the house did not have. Thank you for a great stay.
Dear Susan, I am delighted that you enjoyed Ferry Farm House! Wishing you and your family all the very best, Tamara Property Owner
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"I only live 50 minutes from Ferry Fsrm House but wanted a peaceful location, comfort and my own swimming pool."
What a great week we had- me and my little dog! Cassie loved the safe wrap around garden as well as the dog park in Littleport. I loved everything about the large and very spacious house. The pool was perfect and scruoulously clean- as was the whole house. Having a great shower right by the pool was brilliant. I had a choice of 4 bedrooms- all dressed with quality linen and lovely towels. I am a light sleeper but slept well here. THE KITCHEN WOW! Every single thing you could ever need. A bread making machine, baking tins, equipment galore. Lots of crockery/ cutlery and every table item possible as well as glassware. WELCOME PACK I have stayed in many, many self catering properties and Tamara's hamper+ ' fridge contents outshone them all.Bubbly, butter, milk, juice, sparkling juice, bananas, jam, roasted peppers, bread ALL of the highest quality. BOOKS/GAMES A HUGE collection. Very impressive library. I can unreservedly recommend 'Ferry Farm House'. Thank you Tamara. Maureen and Cassie
Dear Maureen, thank you so much for a great review, it was an absolute pleasure to host you. The photos you took during your stay were amazing - thank you for sharing your artistic gift! Cute Cassie is always welcome to come and stay in Ferry Farm House! Property Owner
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"We had a fantastic time in ferry farm cottage."
I would make one recommendation, and that is to be very careful driving on ten mile bank as there are big pot holes in the road. We unfortunately went down one and had to replace one of our tyres. So extra caution is needed.
Dear Mary, it’s great to hear that you’ve enjoyed your stay. Sorry about your tyre, would you believe it that this road was fixed just a couple of years ago! Warm regards, Tamara Property Owner
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"Lovely owner , very friendly and helpful."
A great welcome pack . Very quiet peaceful area .We have already booked to return.
Dear Angela, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are really looking forward to hosting you again. Kind regards, Tamara Property Owner
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"Having done many cottage holidays, this was by far the worst."
The pool was like a hot tub. The poolside isn’t wide enough so is a H & S risk. The heating was low with very little wood for the fire. I had to contact the landlady who said she put the heating up and for us to make use of the oil filled radiators. We were freezing throughout. Toyed with the idea of leaving and returning home. Would have but for the 4 hour drive. It is our first Sykes Holiday and things didn’t pan out. I will be writing to the Sykes Office requesting a refund or credit note (which may give an opportunity to redeem). Surely these cottages are vetted.
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"Brilliant place for families."
Really well equipped kitchen with good quality appliances and utensils. The pool is great no matter what the weather. The property is not too far away from shops and visitor attractions. We would love to return again.
Dear Sheila, you were delightful guests! Thank you for finding time to write a review and hope to welcome you and your loved ones again in the future. Warm regards, Tamara Property Owner
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"Lovely property with spacious rooms."
The pool is definitely a bonus and used every day. Plenty of puzzles and games for rainy days. Kitchen was well equipped with everything needed.
Thank you for your lovely review Karen. Best wishes, Tamara Property Owner
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"1 Back door approach from parking area need gravelling ,back door step needs safety improvement."
step not finished. 2. Wood burner wrongly sited for use due to dining table . 3. Pool excellent but some cosmetic repairs needed. 4. toilet brushes in both toilets need replacing. 5.All light fittings above head height require cleaning. 6. Cooker rings loosing efficiency. half the oven does not work. 7. 2nd television would be beneficial in dining kitchen area. 8. Spacious property needs some TLC. 9. High quality mattresses but very soft.
Thank you for the detailed feedback. We have addressed your feedback as needed, however as you advised us that during your stay everything was in good order, we were unable to offer any assistance. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review. Property Owner
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"We had a wonderful stay and thoroughly enjoyed exploring t he beautiful countryside."
Eley was beautiful and we used some of the recommendations on the arrival sheet. We felt extremely welcomed and would highly recommend.
Thank you for your feedback Ben, you are always welcome at Ferry Farm House! Property Owner
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"The property was fantastic ideal for family and dogs."
Couldn’t ask for anything more. The only downside was my experience with the customer service team at Sykes. Not at all helpful after realising within max 3hrs I had booked the wrong week they refused to contact the client to see about amending to just the weekend.
Thank you Alison, it’s so good to know that you’ve enjoyed time spent at Ferry Farm House! Property Owner
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"We have all had a fantastic week at ferry farm house, the pool was great and definitely made our stay!"
Tamara was great when a software problem occurred with the heating in the pool and from a few phone calls she thankfully sorted it out nice and quickly. The welcome groceries were also a lovely touch!
Dear Lisa, thank you for the review - it’s great to hear that you’ve had a fantastic week at Ferry Farm House. As for sorting out the hiccup in the system - I’ve just been doing my job :) Thank you again, Tamara Property Owner
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"We had a great week off at Ferry Farm House."
The kids loved the indoor pool which is a major selling point. The kitchen and equipment provided was all better than expected - there was literally everything you could need and more! Kids also found choice of games has been amazing and my eldest daughter read 6 books from the library. Communication was excellent - Tamara dropped a message before arrival and when we needed to locate something she came back within minutes. The only items that may have been useful are access to hoover and a fireproof glove for the fire place which I know were on Tamara’s list to have for future guests! Location is remote, but you can be at the coast in 20-40 minutes and we also enjoyed a day in Cambridge
Dear John, thank you very much for finding time to leave your review. We are so pleased to hear that you’ve enjoyed your stay in Ferry Farm House and hope you’ll be back to beautiful Norfolk soon. Property Owner
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"The property is spacious and the garden was just perfect for our dog to run around."
We didn’t use the pool a great deal but it’s a nice feature and I’m sure guests with children would love it
Dear Kristi, Thank you very much for your feedback - it’s greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Tamara Property Owner
Summary
- Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x single
- Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC
- Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Living/dining room with woodburning stove
- Sitting room
- Pool room
- Airsource central heating with woodburning stove
- Gas range oven and hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
- TV with DVD player, WiFi and a selection of books
- Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Stairgate available
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Enclosed front, side and rear lawned garden
- Heated indoor swimming pool with 5mph jets, set at 31 degrees
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 4.3 miles, pub 4 miles. Note:The property isn't suitable for people that have mobility issues due to steep stairs and a swimming pool at the property.
The property
Settled on the grounds of a working farm, a stone's throw from the glistening waters of the River Great Ouse, in Ten Mile Bank, rests this remarkable detached holiday home, Church Farm.
Enveloped by rural countryside and boasting a characterful yet homely interior, Church Farm makes an idyllic base for any group celebration in Norfolk.
Follow the winding country roads to reach this wonderful four-bedroom abode, before parking up in one of the off-road spaces provided and making your way inside to begin the celebrations.
Remove any coats and shoes as you enter the hallway before unwinding with a moment of peace in front of the television in the adjoining sitting room, where a snug armchair offers a lovely spot to escape into the pages of a good book.
When stomachs start to rumble, move through the property to the open-plan kitchen/diner, equipped with a wonderful array of amenities sure to entice any budding chef, including a handy dishwasher so there's no time wasted doing the washing up.
Indulge in a romantic meal for two at the breakfast bar or gather with your loved ones in the living/dining room to recount the days adventures over a hearty feast.
When sleep calls, retreat upstairs to the first floor where you'll find four beautifully appointed bedrooms, comprising of two king-size rooms, a double and a single, each offering ample storage space to unpack your belongings and make yourself at home.
Servicing the property is a family bathroom, where guests can indulge in a blissful soak amongst the bubbles of the roll-top bath, along with a handy shower room positioned on the ground floor.
In the morning, energize for the day ahead with a swim against the 5mph jets in the swimming pool, or simply dip your toes in the heated water before joining your friends in the enclosed garden for a steaming cup of coffee.
The banks of the River Great Ouse provide a truly lovely spot to enjoy a morning stroll or watch the world go by as the West Norfolk Rowing Club glide across the picturesque waterways, whilst the Welney Wetland Centre is sure to attract birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Keep little ones entertained with a visit to Church Farm, where you can tour the farmyard, come face-to-face with the animals, or even groom a goat!
For a change of pace, head into the heart of Downham Market, where you'll find a wealth of local amenities including a supermarket and a variety of delicious eateries, along with fascinating local history museum.
The village of Littleport also offers a train station with direct trains into London for those looking to explore the capital.
King's Lynn and Cambridge are easily accessible, each brimming with a fantastic collection of museums, as well as the Shakespeare's Barn Guildhall King's Lynn performing art theatre and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Those looking to explore the rural delights of East Anglia will delight with an adventure through Thetford Forest Park, with a network of trails leading through the towering woodland of the largest pine forest in Britain.
Whisk your loved ones away on a memorable retreat to Church Farm.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.
About the location
LITTLEPORT
Welney 6 miles; Ely 7 miles.
Littleport is the largest village in East Cambridgeshire and is set on the banks of the River Ouse, approximately 6 miles north of Ely and 6 miles south-east of Welney. The historic village of Littleport has a range of amenities including pubs, shops and a leisure centre. The area surrounding Littleport is low lying and is home to the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve in the Ouse Washes, the winter home of thousands of swans and ducks from northern Europe and the Arctic. Also close by is the RSPB reserve at Ouse Washes which has walks across the wet grasslands, and the historic city of Ely with its museums and Oliver Cromwell's house is just a short drive away. The village of Littleport is a wonderful base for a holiday exploring Cambridgeshire.
The property isn't suitable for people that have mobility issues due to steep stairs and a swimming pool at the property.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas