Birch House

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Sleeps 17
Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 8
Pets No

Reviews

Mr Sharkey
November 2017

“Was a great place for our weekend, ...”

Was a great place for our weekend, would recommend this house and hope to book again same time next year

Was a great place for our weekend, would recommend this house and hope to book again same time next year

Mr Larke
November 2017

“Fantastic property for a large ...”

Fantastic property for a large group for both facilities and value. Would definitely rebook.
Valerie R
June 2017
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“Large family holiday”

Birch House is in an ideal location for families wanting a traditional seaside holiday. We had four generations (87years - 17months). Within a short distance from the house is the beach and pier, a lovely children's playground and the small Amazona Zoo plus a good Morrisons supermarket. The house has ample space for large groups with enough shower rooms for everyone though only one bath for small children. However it is perhaps not ideal if anyone has limited mobility as the ground floor bedroom is not ensuite and the ground floor shower room is a bit of a hike through the small sitting room and kitchen. Also no showers have any grab handles. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of crockery, cutlery and pans etc. I did buy a couple of sharp knives as those provided were not particularly sharp! A large teapot would be appreciated as all those in the cupboard were very small though there were lots of them! At the back of the house is a parking space for two cars but it is tight and very tricky for a larger vehicle to manoeuvre in and out. Street parking in the road at the front is free but space is at a premium so as our group had four cars between us at least one ended up in the paying car park every day. All in all our overall verdict was a great holiday in a perfect location. It was great to find such a large house so ideally suited to what we wanted.
Mr Saltmarsh
March 2017

“Very friendly landlord (Wynsome) ...”

Very friendly landlord (Wynsome) put us at ease from the start. She even called us today to say kow nicely we had treated and left the property
Mrs Page
February 2017

“the house is fabulous ...clean and ...”

the house is fabulous ...clean and warm and great location !!
Mr Langston
October 2016

“We were a party of 13 walkers and ...”

We were a party of 13 walkers and everything about the week exceeded our expectations. The house was very comfortable with nice beds and plenty of room. The House's location near the centre of Cromer, nearby transport links and local shopping made for a stress-free week. Added to that the walker friendly attitude of Cromer it became an exceptional experience for us.
ricard2
September 2016
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“Well located large house suited to large family groups”

We stayed at Birch House with a multi generational group spanning 95 years, it has generous accommodation which suited us well. The house is very conveniently located with a fairly level walk of about five minutes to the beginning of shops and restaurants. There is a steep slope to descend to reach the beach or pier. There is a large Morrison's supermarket about two minutes walk from the back door, so convenient we tended not to be very organised and made multiple trips! The two parking spaces at the back are reached down quite a narrow roadway which means manoeuvring a second car into the space is quite tricky. Additional parking on the roads is quite busy, but our party were usually lucky and seldom had to resort to the paid car park behind which is £7 per 24 hours, though free overnight. The accommodation is not luxurious but in good condition and reasonably spacious, some of the bedrooms are a little cramped but perfectly adequate. Six rooms have en-suit shower rooms and the two on the third floor share a shower room but do not have basins in the room as described. There is a shower room on the ground floor for the occupants of the ground floor twin/double room but you do have to walk through the sitting room and kitchen to get to it. There is a large sitting room on the first floor though unsurprisingly there are not sufficient seats for the 17 people that could be staying. The ground floor sitting room has seats for about 6. The dining room has two big tables which can be placed end to end to accommodate 14 or kept separate when with an additional leaf in one the full complement can sit down together for a meal. The kitchen is very well equipped with pots and pans, dishes and so forth, it is a little bit cramped when a lot of people are trying to contribute to preparing or clearing up after a meal. There is a large double cooker with two ovens, five rings and a griddle. Indicative of the house's past as a B&B there is a plentiful supply of jugs, toast racks and small tea pots. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Birch House and would recommend it for similar large family groups.
Mr Snape
September 2016

“There were some small discrepancies ...”

There were some small discrepancies between the description and the facilities found. Notably under Accommodation the listing indicates the third floor bedrooms have basins which they do not, also listed are 11 TVs when in fact there were only 10, we had assumed there would be one in the downstairs sitting room but there was not. While the locations were not described, we had hoped the ground floor shower room would be close to the ground floor bedroom but in fact you have to walk through the sitting room, kitchen and utility room to get to it. Some of the basins in shower rooms were very small and unnecessarily so. Some of the front windows were painted shut and could not be opened, the ground floor front window could be opened but could not be locked. The combination lock on the front door was very useful but does present a credible security risk as I doubt very much the combination is changed frequently if at all. Previous tenants could therefore return and gain access. While this risk is probably small, it might be prudent to provide an additional lock which guests could choose to use if they wished. All the above is intended as constructive criticism, it did not significantly affect our holiday and overall we found the house to be very well equipped and if not luxurious, well suited for our large family gathering.
Clemba
August 2016
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“Exceeded our expectations.”

We had a great stay. House was perfect for our family get together. Bedrooms clean, bathrooms clean. Furnishings and soft furnishings are homely and clean if a little dated. Large communal rooms and dining room. Very well equipped kitchen and utility room. Great location, close to beach, shops, restaurants and bus and train station. Also, a large Morrisons is about a two minute walk away. No problem with parking. We parked at the back or on the street. Never had to use the car park though it would have been easy to do.
Mrs Clements
July 2016

“There was plenty of room for all of ...”

There was plenty of room for all of us with enough en suites. The location was absolutely perfect for us and all of the family were very impressed. Just right for our family of 14 members to come and go. We had a wonderful time thank you and will certainly like to come again.
shirleyEastMidlands
March 2016
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“Lovely House”

We were an extended family group of 12 adults and 5 children enjoying a birthday celebration weekend. The house is very clean, bedrooms are good and shower/bath facilities are excellent. It has a lovely spacious dining room and the kitchen, though not large, is up to date and well-equipped. Parking is slightly tricky, it has 2 spaces at the back, street parking is sometimes full, but there is a reasonably priced public car park at the back. Would like to have been there longer.
Quiltingtrish
October 2014
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“Quilting week”

We had a wonderful week, the house is amazing, bedrooms were good with en suites, lovely big dining room. Very close to the shops and the beach,

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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

The property

This large, well-presented, mid-terrace Victorian townhouse is located over four floors in the popular Norfolk seaside town of Cromer.

This spacious Cromer holiday cottage is just a few minutes' walk from Cromer seafront with its traditional pier, making it ideal for a group of families or friends looking to enjoy a coastal break in Norfolk.

The ground floor of this Cromer cottage features a cosy sitting room, a king-size double bedroom and a well-equipped kitchen with French doors that open onto a small, enclosed courtyard garden.

On the first floor of your Cromer cottage there is an additional large family sitting room with a door to a small balcony, along with two en-suite bedrooms, while on the second floor there are four further en-suite bedrooms.

Two further bedrooms and a separate shower room on the third floor complete your Cromer cottage accommodation, while the private courtyard garden outside your Norfolk cottage provides a lovely spot to sit out and relax.

The vibrant cliff top seaside town of Cromer, well-known for its fresh crabs, enjoys a beautiful sandy beach and narrow little alleyways crammed with shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes.

The town is also home to a lifeboat station and museum and the Pavilion Theatre on the pier, with family shows and Cromer Carnival held every summer.

Travel a little further to National Trust's Felbrigg Hall or the South American themed zoo 'Amazona Zoo'.

A fantastic Cromer holiday cottage, perfect for a family get-together.

Accommodation

Over four floors
Nine bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double (zip/link beds, can be twin on request), 1 x double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x second floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor single with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x third floor double with basin, 1 x third floor twin with basin
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Third floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Fitted kitchen
Utility
Dining room (seats 16) with gas fire
Sitting room (seats 8)
First floor sitting room (seats 11) with gas fire and balcony.

Amenities

Gas central heating with open fire and gas fire in sitting rooms
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, additional fridge and freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 11 x TVs with Freeview, 2 x DVDs, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
Off road parking for 2 cars
Additional roadside parking available on a first come, first served basis and a pay-and-display car park can be found behind property (free overnight)
Private enclosed rear courtyard garden with furniture
Balcony with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop, pub and beach 2 mins walk
Note: Third floor bedrooms have sloping ceilings
Note: No stag/hen or similar

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About the location

CROMER

Sheringham 4 miles; Holt 10 miles.

The popular North Norfolk seaside town of Cromer is known for its wonderful clifftop promenade, with attractive, colourful gardens and seating areas ideally placed for enjoying the stunning panoramic views over the sea. Cromer has a lovely, sandy Blue Flag beach where both children and adults can spend hours building sand castles, swimming, sunbathing or investigating the tidal pools in search of interesting sea creatures, which include young Cromer crabs. Cromer is proud of its beautiful Victorian pier, offering theatre shows, a museum and an RNLI lifeboat station, which is open to visitors and where you can learn about Cromer’s long lifeboat history. The town centre offers a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants, public houses and amusements, while local golf courses can be found at Cromer, Sheringham and West Runton. This part of North Norfolk offers many places of interest to visit, including the National Trust’s Sheringham Park and Felbrigg Hall, both enjoying wonderful woodland areas for walks and picnics, along with the Norfolk Shire Horse Centre, Amazona Zoo and the Hilltop Outdoor Adventure Centre. Take a nostalgic journey on a steam train at nearby Sheringham, or spend a day driving or cycling along North Norfolk’s beautiful coastline, stopping off to explore its salt marshes and nature reserves rich with birdlife. A lovely holiday location for all!

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