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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets: No
What you’ll love
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
56 Customer Reviews
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"We had a very peaceful week at Sweet Briar."
The property had everything we needed and was comfortable and homely and very clean. Lovely tranquil setting but close to nearby attractions. Owners were very friendly. Would definately return in the future.
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"A very spacious property in a lovely quiet location."
It was ideally situated for all the places we wanted to visit on our holiday to Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, Cromer and Norwich.A trip on the paddle steamer Southern Comfort from Horning was really enjoyable, very relaxing travelling on part of the Norfolk Broads. We will recommend the cottage to friends and family.
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"A lovely character cottage, set in a rural location, seemingly off the beaten track but minutes away from Coltishall with it's amenities and several good restaurants and pubs."
The cottage has everything you need with a nice area to sit outside with a morning coffee or evening g&t! Great location for all the local attractions: 25 minutes into Norwich, 40 minutes to Cromer. Our hosts were friendly and very helpful. We would recommend this cottage without hesitation.
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"Lovely property."
Well maintained and clean throughout. The garden was a lovely bonus for the kids to play in. Property owner was very friendly.
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"A beautiful little cottage that was perfect for me and my daughters."
Clean and cute with absolutely everything we needed. Even games and books and dvds for a rainy day. We were lucky and had lovely weather so were able to sit outside and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and lovely garden and just relax before going for a boat ride at wroxham just down the road. Thank you to Dave and Chris for the complimentary milk and cookies and for letting us stay in your beautiful property. We will definitely be returning
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"We had a very pleasant stay and look forward to returning again."
Ideal base for exploring the area and visiting family in Hellesdon and Heatherset. Cottage had everything and more in a quiet location
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"Had an amazing stay, loved the property and location was ideal for what we wanted to do."
Will definitely be back again, thank you!
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"Lovely house in a very quiet spot, 30 minute walk to the pubs/restaurants."
The photos don’t do it justice, it is much better in person! Could have done with some complimentary shower gel/shampoo. Would recommend
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"A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location , everything you need and more in a holiday property."
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"Had everything we needed and more that we didn’t."
Perfect location and comfortable. Recommended.
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"Lovely cottage."
Cosy and comfortable and had everything we needed. Great location for exploring the Broads, the coast and Norwich. And a lovely pub by the river in the village, a great shop and the lovely mini railway. There was a problem with the WiFi in the cottage when we arrived but we were kept up to date with the progress with fixing it.
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"Pleasant place to stay."
Information about the cottage was accurate.
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"It’s a lovely cottage in a really good area, the cottage had everything we needed and more."
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"Amazing place immaculate clean everything you need great quiet location but ..."
Amazing place immaculate clean everything you need great quiet location but everything within driving distance definitely return
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"A cosy and comfortable cottage with all that is required for holiday accommodation."
It's location is perfect for those wishing to get away from hustle and bustle and yet be in easy reach of the surrounding area.
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"Very good in all things"
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"An extremely well equipped property in a lovely quiet peaceful location"
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"A clean and well-equipped cottage in quiet rural surroundings."
Only a short drive from The Broads, Norwich, country estates, heritage railways and the coast. A great place to stay and get away from the humdrum of everyday life.
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"Lovely place, well equipped and extremely clean."
The owner popped by to introduce himself and he made us feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend.
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"Great holiday !"
Sweet Briar situated in a lovely spot quiet but close to Coltishall. Property was clean and had everything we needed . Owner David was very helpful and pleasant. Would like to revisit !
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"Very nice and tidy place, well equipped and not to far to walk in Coltishall where there is good food and drinks."
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"We found the property to be very clean, comfortable, homely & well equipped."
It was bigger than we needed really but we enjoyed having the extra space. Only one small moan, we thought the fridge door should be hung on the right & not the left as you had to go round it all the time. Not really a complaint, more of an observation. Everything else 5 stars. Thank you.
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"Comfortable beds and sofas."
Well equipped kitchen and good television. The host was approachable and very helpful.
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"This was one of the nicest places we have stayed at."
Sweet Briar Barn was perfect. It had everything we needed and was a lovely place to return to after a day exploring. Lots of lovely walks straight from the doorstep and set in a wonderful, peaceful location. We will definitely be returning to stay again. Thank you.
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"Excellent location for exploring Norfolk."
Central to the Broads. Comfy well appointed cottage.
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"Owner.most welcoming, just call if you need help."
Would definitely use again when visiting family. Would have stayed in October but fully booked.
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"Lovely cottage in a beautiful area."
It had everything you needed for a great holiday. We loved the garden.
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"We would have enjoyed our stay at Sweet Briar had we had hot water all the time."
5 out of 7 days no hot water.David the owner triad to correct the fault to no avail.Thankful for electric shower.,but carting kettles of hot water upstairs not good. The beds are very comfortable with lovely John Lewis bedding.The lounge comfortable if a bit dark. The location is peaceful and quiet. Shame about the hot water
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"In an Idyllic spot."
Cosy cottage within easy reach of everything. We all had a lovely time . The only disappointment were the uncomfortable mattresses which Dave the owner informs me new ones are on order.
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"The cottage was as described, had everything we needed and we had a very pleasant stay."
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"Nice quiet place, easy to access many different places, we had a very nice break."
No complaints.
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"We had a really nice stay at the cottage."
It had everything to make our stay comfortable. Easy walking distance to pubs and restaurants. Easy to drive to beaches on the north and east coast. Dave and Chris were there if we needed anything. Excellent location and highly recommended.
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"Great place and base for the area."
Well equipped and the garden is underplayed if anything. The kids (5 and 2) loved playing in it and it was safe as they couldn't escape to any of the ponds adjacent.
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"Great position to explore the Broads area."
Paths around cottage provided good walks. Lovely local villages to explore and not too far from the North Norfolk coast if you want to explore further afield.
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"The cottage was wonderful, so clean and well appointed."
Lovely welcome from the owner. Location was great for touring the area. Would highly recommend.
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"Lovely quiet setting and great hosts"
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"The little cottage was lovely in most ways but the shower was THE worst ever ."
. I accept pressure is difficult but it was scalding then freezing ...just needs a new one putting in then it would have been perfect...
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for your stay at Sweet Briar Barn this is very important to us. We are sorry to hear you had problems with the shower whilst you were at the property, we are disappointed you did not raise this issue with us during your stay. As we live on site this could have been quickly dealt with, and the shower repaired or replaced. We take our guests comfort very seriously and as a result of this feedback we have arranged for the shower to be replaced tomorrow. Once again thank you for your feedback- The owners of Sweet Briar Barn. Property Owner
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"Sweet Briar Farm was a pleasant surprise."
Dave, the owner, met my wife to welcome us soon very soon after our arrival. It is set in a nice country lane but is not hard to find nor too far from the local village. The cottage was very clean with all furniture etc. in nice condition. We think the conversion is very well done; it feels as though it has always been a dwelling. Plenty of crockery, cutlery and so on is provided and we din't really need anything else. Coltishall is fairly central for visiting around Norfolk's attractions and very close to Wroxham, one of the main places to hire boats for the Broads. We could have arrived pretty much anytime after 4PM as the key is in a keysafe by the gate. Thanks Dave; we had a nice week based at Sweet Briar.
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"Fantastic location, so peaceful but close enough to so many attractions and places to visit Welcome cakes were a lovely touch as was early contact and assistance from the owner."
Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of booking this property
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"We absolutely loved it, it's sooooo very nice and cosy, full of character and charm!"
Amazing location, fell in love with the surroundings! I think we may be back again..... and again ☺️
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"Wonderful week at Sweet Briar Cottage which is comfortable and very well equiped."
We enjoyed the heat wave and used the barbecue several times in the evenings. The location is perfect - feels like you're really away from it all but the pretty village of Coltishall is an enjoyable walk of approx 15 mins. Also excellant position to explore Norfolk - very handy for The Broads and also the coastline, both the northern towns/beaches and those on the east coast.
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"The owners were very welcoming and the cottage was perfect for our weekend away."
The cottage was clean and had all of the facilities that we needed. An excellent place to stay whilst exploring Norfolk.
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"Great cottage, quiet and peaceful location, all facilities that are required."
Ideal location to discover the wonders of north norfolk
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"Accommodation was well situated, clean,warm, attractively presented and with everything that we needed (plus a complimentary cake on arrival!"
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"Cosy comfortable clean cottage."
Very well appointed (lots of books/games/Dvds) . Owner friendly and helpful, like the added touch of milk in the fridge and a fresh cake. Would definitely recommend.
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"Such a cozy,homely,quiet cottage and location."
Excellent facilities.
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"The cottage was beautifully kept & clean."
It had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The owner even popped round to make sure we had everything we needed and there was a yummy homemade cake waiting for us on arrival....lovely touch!
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"The double bed was very uncomfortable, and upon inspection so were the single beds ."
The duvet on the double bed was 13.5tog, which was excessive in summer - especially in the hot weather at the beginning of July. We could not wait to get home to our own bed! Recommend the mattresses were replaced and 'combination' duvets are used. The area around the outside door was really thick with dead rose petals and leaves, the garden furniture was dirty and a few chairs were covered in bird droppings, making it unusable, which was disappointing in the hot weather. Some cupboard space for our own dry goods, in the kitchen would have been appreciated too. Also, the electrical switches were not in obvious places, so labelling would have been a good idea. Parking was tricky - the gateway was only just wide enough for our large car, and there was just enough space for 1 medium and 1 large car on the gravel. The windows (velux) were very dirty too.
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"The house is perfectly positioned for village, beach and city amenities, beautiful area, plenty of thing to do."
We enjoyed our three nights stay there, just a quick tip for the visitors, to bring soap or bath gel with them as we had to travel to the city to get the soap for bathroom and sponge for cleaning the dishes.
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"Booking process was great."
I sent in request and called night before arrival. Booking person at sykes went above and beyond to make sure all ok in time. Owner phoned that night to confirm key details etc
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"The property owner was friendly, helpful and approachable."
When a problem developed with the kettle, it was replaced immediately. The quiet, country location was just right for us, and all the places we wanted to visit were close at hand.
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"Very well equipped cottage, roomy and in an attractive location."
We enjoyed our stay thoroughly
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"This is a great little spot and a great place to base yourself for a Norfolk Holiday."
The property itself is as close to perfect as you could get and the lovely fresh cake we got on arrival set the tone for a perfect week.
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"Sweet briar barn was very well equipped and comfortable"
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"Great location and lovely accommodation."
The owner is very helpful and on hand should you need anything or if something needs sorting out. The outside is as lovely as the pictures even in a wet and windy October. The inside is well equipped and clean and tidy. It could possibly benefit from some more characterful light fittings and more rustic pictures to match the outside image. Overall a lovely place to stay.
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"Very friendly owners beautiful and welcoming cottage."
We wanted to move in!
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed.Please note the property can only accept bookings for a maximum of 14 nights.
- Electric heaters
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair on request
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Shared front lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 1 mile
- Note: There is an unfenced pond at this property situated outside the walled and gated garden
- Note: No stag or hen parties
- Note: There are no electric car facilities at the property
- Please note the property can only accept bookings for a maximum of 14 nights
- Please note: Bookings with a duration of 5 nights or more can only commence on a Friday.
The property
A wonderful semi-detached converted former farm building in peaceful countryside surroundings just one mile from the popular village of Coltishall.
Double bedroom, twin bedroom and a sofa bed.
Note: This cottage is next to ref 19822 and together they sleep 6 people.
Please note the property can only accept bookings for a maximum of 14 nights.
Please note: Bookings with a duration of 5 nights or more can only commence on a Friday.
Note: No stag or hen parties.
Note: There are no electric car facilities at the property.
Please note the property can only accept bookings for a maximum of 14 nights.
Please note: Bookings with a duration of 5 nights or more can only commence on a Friday.
Common Farm Cottages
Coltishall 1 mile. These delightful semi-detached red brick and flint barn conversion cottages are situated down a narrow lane, surrounded by countryside, just one mile from the Norfolk village of Coltishall. These two welcoming Coltishall cottages are equipped with everything you will need, and they are the perfect base for those wishing to escape to the country for a family holiday or for a romantic break. The large shared garden with patio is an ideal place to enjoy Norfolk’s sunshine, and Coltishall village offers several good pubs serving food, a village shop, a butcher's and petrol station, along with Coltishall Common and Coltishall Staithe which provide a wonderful place to relax whilst watching boats pass on the River Bure. The Bure Valley Railway is just a five minute walk from your Coltishall cottages and the cycle and footpath running along the track provides fantastic scenery for a pleasant walk or bike ride. The superb Norfolk Broads are close by, whilst the city of Norwich is within easy driving distance and offers many places of interest. Two excellent Coltishall cottages, ideal for exploring the whole of Norfolk.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
Where you’ll be staying
COLTISHALL
Wroxham 4 miles; Norwich 9 miles.
The pretty Norfolk Broadland village of Coltishall is known locally as the ‘Gateway to the Broads’, where, on Coltishall Common, you can find an array of moored boats sitting along the banks of the River Bure. The banks of the River Bure are the picturesque setting of Coltishall Staithe, a large grassed area enjoying riverside pubs and restaurants, a village store/Post Office and attractive cottages. In summer, both locals and visitors enjoy relaxing picnics, feeding the ducks and playing ball games, while in winter, the local waterfowl enjoy Coltishall Staithe’s riverside tranquillity. On the outskirts of Coltishall is the summertime pick-up stop of the Bure Valley Railway, a narrow gauge steam and diesel service running between the market town of Aylsham and Wroxham, and walkers can enjoy the riverside footpath from Coltishall Lock. The local area offers a wide choice of places to visit from craft barns and beautiful gardens to National Trust properties and Redwings Horse Sanctuary, while river boat trips can also be enjoyed. With Norfolk’s beautiful and varied coastline within easy reach, this is a lovely location for discovering Norfolk.
Note: No stag or hen parties.
Note: There are no electric car facilities at the property.
Please note: Bookings with a duration of 5 nights or more can only commence on a Friday.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas