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May Bell Cottage

(Ref. 1105737)

Dersingham, Norfolk Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • well (14)
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32 Customer Reviews

  • "The cottage was amazing, clean, comfortable, and perfect for a family of 4."

    Anne was very flexible with arriving and leaving time, which was very kind. The hamper of goodies on arrival was lovely. We would definitely like to stay here again when visiting the area. The location was lovely and quiet.

    Thank you for your very kind comments.. i am so pleased you found the cottage clean & comfy… we always try to be flexible & we are happy to help where possible. We would love to have you stay again. Many thanks for choosing to stay at may bell cottage. Thanks for taking the time to write this review too.. anne & Richard Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dominika5.0Mar 2024

  • "A very comfortable cottage, well stocked kitchen, and a lovely welcome pack."

    The standard of cleanliness was exceptional, and we would definitely return.

    Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at may bell & thank you for leaving the cottage so lovely & tidy .. we appreciate you taking the time to leave your comments.. many thanks & hope to see you again. Anne & richard Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Mar 2024

  • "Wonderful stay at Maybell cottage, home from home and would definitely stay again!"

    Thank you

    We are glad you enjoyed your stay at may bell cottage. Thank you for your kind comments & we would love to welcome you again. Anne & richard Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nicola5.0Feb 2024

  • "This cottage is very special."

    It has everything you could possibly need or want. So much care has gone into creating a high level of comfort with plenty of style, and added extra touches that make it feel very homely. We and our two Beagles loved our week at May Bell Cottage. Thank you Anne and Richard. We would certainly make a return visit.

    Reviewed by Chris5.0Oct 2023

  • "A beautiful cottage extremely comfortable and very clean very nice decore I ..."

    A beautiful cottage extremely comfortable and very clean very nice decore I cannot fault it at all , we had a lovely stay ,I will definitely be returning as we enjoyed staying so much

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Sep 2023

  • "This was the best cottage we have ever stayed in."

    The owners have obviously put a lot of time and effort into creating a lovely holiday home. It lacked nothing and the welcome basket was fantastic. The location for exploring Norfolk was perfect and there were plenty of dog walks from the door so not having a garden wasn’t an issue. There is a small seating area at the front where you could enjoy the late afternoon sunshine and they had provided tethers for the dog so it being open was not a concern. Loved it.

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Sep 2023

  • "Lovely property in a great location."

    Very tastefully decorated & well maintained. Would definately recommend.

    Reviewed by Peter4.7Sep 2023

  • "We have just had a wonderful long weekend at Maybell cottage."

    The house was absolutely spotless with everything you need. Location is brilliant for exploring the Norfolk coast. There isn’t a garden which I’m not sure is completely clear on the details but for a long weekend it was perfect!

    Reviewed by Rebecca4.7Sep 2023

  • "Great property."

    Spacious and comfortable Well equipped More information about local walks and the Peddar Way would have been helpful. There is no where to leave the dogs without a lead since the small front yard opens into carpark

    Reviewed by Cath5.0Aug 2023

  • "We had a wonderful time at May Bell Cottage."

    It was spotlessly clean and well equipped. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.

    Reviewed by Beshlie5.0Aug 2023

  • "May Bell Cottage is a beautiful holiday home and maintained to an extremely high standard."

    Everything you could want is provided which made it feel really homely. It is one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in. Absolutely spotless, comfy beds, lovely decor. Thank you for a great stay - we hope to be back.

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Jul 2023

  • "When we first entered the cottage we said how lovely it looked, parking is in a gravelled shared car park just outside the cottage."

    On the first evening when a member of our family was waiting at the car for us to go out they was told by the neighbour not to let our dogs do any business in the courtyard, which they never did, but how do you tell a dog that they have to hold it till we get onto the roadside. The single bed mattresses wasn’t very good, you could feel springs so not a good sleep, I feel that the main bedroom could’ve been better as well, nothing matched, the bedding was awful, new duvets and pillows are a must, we couldn’t open the windows either to let fresh air in. When looking around the cottage we also noticed so many cobwebs. A little more attention to detail is needed for me to rate this cottage any higher

    Thank you for staying at may bell.we are sorry the property did not meet with your standards. The property is over 400 years old and is a listed building, the windows are all fully working sash windows with sash fasteners, that you unscrew to then slide down the top sash. The bedding sets all match and the set in the main bedroom is new and of high quality, we are sorry these were not to your taste. The single mattresses are the same as the king size in the main bedroom, but i will check to see if any springs are prominent. I clean the property myself and will take the comment about the cobwebs constructively as on occasions the odd thing can be missed, but as you can see by previous reviews usually we rate very highly for cleanness . The comment from the neighbours is beyond our control, we wouldn’t ask that of any dog, as responsible dog owners ourselves, we understand dog's can do their business at the most inopportune moments, but as long we pick up after our pets there is no issue, maybe they have had an experience in the court yard where owners are not so considerate, with it being a shared courtyard, the residents take pride in keeping their surroundings clean and tidy. We hope your stay in the area overall was enjoyable & thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paula3.8Jul 2023

  • "I couldn't rate this property more highly."

    It is really comfortable and extremely well equipped and clean. The location is great for visiting Sandringham and is marvellous for dog walkers. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

    Thank you for your lovely response, we are glad you enjoyed your stay & enjoyed the area & all the fabulous Norfolk countryside. We hope to see you again in the future. Anne & richard Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0Jun 2023

  • "Lovely cottage, very well equipped and maintained by the owners."

    Very comfortable in all respects. Also well situated for several nature reserves, RSPB Snettisham being just a couple of miles away. Sandringham is literally just around the corner too. We would definitely return.

    We are glad you had a lovely stay & enjoyed the surrounding areas. Thank you also for leaving the cottage in immaculate condition. We we would love to see you again . Thank you for staying with us. Anne & richard Property Owner

    Reviewed by Brian5.0Jun 2023

  • "Just brilliant"

    Thank you so much for choosing to stay at may bell. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again . Anne & richard Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gail5.0May 2023

  • "This holiday cottage is first-class in every respect and we have no hesitation in recommending it."

    Cleanliness, facilities, equipment and utensils were all excellent and a lot of thought had clearly gone into making the guests' stay as enjoyable and trouble-free as possible. The standard of the renovation that had been carried out at the property was superb - well beyond that you might expect - and all aspects of our stay were catered for. Finally, the welcome pack was a lovely surprise. It didn't have to be provided, but the fact that it was and that it included so many items, was further evidence of the care that the owners of the property have taken to ensure that their guest's holidays should be as comfortable and memorable as they could make them.

    Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are glad you had a lovely stay & found the property to have what you needed. We understand holidays are special & try our upmost to make everything as perfect as we can. We are pleased you like the hamper, all from norfolk trying to support local businesses. We hope to see you again. With many thanks anne & richard Property Owner

    Reviewed by Shirley5.0May 2023

  • "Just great."

    Location , cottage superb. Clean and attention to detail in cottage really good . Would definitely book again .

    Many thanks for your comments. Thank you for staying at may bell cottage & glad you found everything to be satisfactory. We would love to see you again in the future. Anne & richard Property Owner

    Reviewed by Simon4.7Apr 2023

  • "The cottage is fabulous and very well equipped for all your needs while on holiday."

    Very comfortable, great bed and shower was great. Very close to Sandringham and beaches. We will return

    With thanks for your kind comments about may bell cottage. We are glad you had a good stay & found it to be comfy & well located. Hope to see you again in the future. Anne & Richard Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0Mar 2023

  • "The cottage was absolutely fantastic."

    Really nicely appointed and plenty of room. We took a small Christmas tree with us so that we could have one for our daughter but did not need to as the owners had decorated the house and put up a tree which was a lovely touch. There was a lovely welcome box which included some nice things and in particular, some treats for our dog which we thought was a really great touch. There are plenty of instructions where needed and also recommendations etc. In terms of the location of the cottage, it is brilliant if you are looking to be close to the coast and to Sandringham. We would struggle to find anything at all that was wrong with the cottage and will definitely be booking it again.

    Reviewed by Chris5.0Dec 2022

  • "It’s a lovely, luxurious well maintained cottage & we had a great time."

    Two observations- the shower was difficult to turn off (or rather it turned itself back on) and the 2nd bedroom wasn’t made up. We had hired the whole cottage, or so I thought. But without a doubt, we would recommend & definitely stay again.

    Reviewed by Beverley5.0Nov 2022

  • "Beautifully finished cottage."

    We could not have been happier. Absolutely everything had been thought of and the property was spotless. We have stayed in many holiday cottages over the years and this was without doubt the best by far. Thank you, we really appreciated it and loved our stay there.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Nov 2022

  • "The cottage was lovely, it was comfortable, cosy, clean and had everything we needed."

    It is also in a great location. We took our dog and as most places are dog friendly he had a great holiday too. We went to a few beaches, Sandringham Estate with it’s vast woodlands and grounds, and also Holkham Hall with it’s great parkland. I would highly recommend, we had a great holiday.

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Oct 2022

  • "Best self catering cottage we have ever experienced."

    Reviewed by Eric5.0Sep 2022

  • "What a beautiful cottage."

    Everything you need is provided for. It's the nicest cottage we've stayed in. It's perfectly placed for visiting the rest of Norfolk and Sandringham is just round the corner. Ann and Richard are lovely and very helpful if you need them. A lovely walk up Sugar Lane for the dogs just over the road. We've had a brilliant time and didn't want to leave. Everything was just Perfect. Thankyou Angela and Paul.....and Teddy and Jasper

    Reviewed by Angela5.0Sep 2022

  • "Beautiful cottage with all the facilities you would want."

    Location is excellent for travelling around North Norfolk. A 5 star property.

    Reviewed by David5.0Aug 2022

  • "A lovely clean, comfortable and cosy cottage."

    Very well equipped and a great base for exploring the area. A thoughtful welcome pack of edible treats awaited us too which was a nice touch. Thank you Richard. We were only staying for a long weekend this time but would definitely book this property again.

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Aug 2022

  • "Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean, great location."

    Lots of stunning beaches nearby and great places to eat. Highly recommended May bell cottage

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Aug 2022

  • "This cottage was absolutely excellent."

    Totally clean, very comfortable with every utensil that you need. Set in a very pleasant courtyard May Bell cottage is thoroughly recommended by us. We hope to be able to book it again.

    Reviewed by Kenneth5.0Jul 2022

  • "We were very happy with the cottage and its surroundings."

    Lovely decor, comfortable, a generous Welcome Pack and everything we needed for an enjoyable holiday.

    Reviewed by Diana5.0Jul 2022

  • "Loved the house."

    Well done with the decor and furnishings. Brilliant. Thanks also for basket of goodies. Loved that. Thanks for a lovely holiday. Even had great weather. How did you do that! John and Jennie.

    Reviewed by John4.7Jul 2022

  • "Very comfortable cottage, clean and well maintained, would highly recommend"

    Reviewed by Joyce5.0Jun 2022

  • "The property was very well decorated and cozy."

    There was plenty of crockery and the kitchen was well stocked. There was a lovely welcome basket full of jubilee goodies and the owner was very helpful via email. They do have a downstairs cloakroom, which was handy, but this is not listed in the description. We have family that live local so will definitely stay here again!

    Reviewed by Colette5.0May 2022

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin with TV
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with electric fire
  • Downstairs WC
  • Gas central heating with electric fire
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Netflix, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • One allocated car parking space on site with ample parking off site if required
  • Small gravel courtyard to the front of the property with a bistro table and chairs
  • (Not fully enclosed but tethers are supplied for dogs.) Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.4 miles
  • Parking for one vehicle & no commercial vehicles
  • Second vehicle can be parked on the road

The property

Perched in the bustling village of Dersingham in Norfolk, is this wonderful two-bedroom cottage, May Bell Cottage.

Formerly part of the original gamekeeper’s lodge and enjoying a fantastic location on the outskirts of the Royal Sandringham Estate, May Bell Cottage is a superb dwelling for couples or a family of four seeking their next relaxing getaway.

Leave your vehicle in the off-road parking space, before being greeted by a delightful front, Small gravel courtyard with bistro table and chairs, the perfect spot for enjoying your morning coffee as well as a glass of wine in the evening catching the last bit of the days sun.

Be welcomed into the sitting room, where you can look forward to relaxing on the plush seating in front of the fire as your favourite show plays out on the large TV.

Conjure up delicious feasts for your loved ones in the well-equipped kitchen, featuring a handy dishwasher and washing machine, ready to savour at the dining table for four over a bottle of wine.

Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom for your convenience.

Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you can wash away the day with a refreshing shower in the well-appointed shower room.

When sleep calls, retire to one of two light and airy bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, both with their own TV and plenty of storage for your belongings.

Explore the local village, where you will find the welcoming eateries of Coach & Horses for a hearty pub lunch, Petals Tea Room for a sweet treat, and Manor Road Fish Bar for indulging in fresh fish and chips.

Take advantage of your close proximity to the esteemed Sandringham Estate, where you an peruse the on-site museums, explore 400-acres of gardens and country park, followed by a tasty meal at the on-site Sandringham Restaurant or cup of tea and a slice of cake at the Stables Tea Room.

For a day at the beach, make the drive over to Snettisham, where you can bathe on the golden sands, paddle the shores or wander up to the popular RSPB Snettisham, where you can spot a wealth of bird species, sure to entice any keen twitchers.

Continue the coastal fun at Hunstanton, home to its own beautiful beach, a sea life centre and picturesque Esplanade Gardens.

Further afield, you will find Kings Lynn, where you can delve into history at the museums of True’s Yard Fisherfolk, Stories of Lynn and Lynn, catch a live performance at Shakespeare’s Barn Guildhall or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the River Great Ouse Path.

However, you choose to spend your time in Norfolk, secure May Bell Cottage as your base.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

DERSINGHAM

Royal Sandringham 1.5 miles; Snettisham 3.0 miles; Hunstanton 7.6 miles.

Dersingham is one of the largest villages in the Borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. It is situated on the outskirts of the Royal Sandringham Estate with its impressive house, church and gardens which are open to the public, plus nearby are the plant farm, tea rooms and gift shop at Norfolk Lavender, England's premier lavender farm. Dersingham has many local amenities and is served by a Post Office, two supermarkets, a butcher’s shop, newsagents and takeaway outlets. The traditional Norfolk village of Snettisham is nearby characterized by the pretty golden brown houses known locally as "gingerbread houses" due to the colouring of the local iron-rich carr stone used in their construction. The RSPB reserves at Snettisham and Titchwell are within easy reach as is the North Norfolk Coast including the family-friendly seaside resort of Hunstanton, well worth a visit. An excellent base for touring North Norfolk and its many delights.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Christmas