May Bell Cottage | Dersingham | Doddshill | East Anglia

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

42 Customer Review(s)

Juliette Dawn
August 2024

“We had a great week at May Bell cottage, it is comfortable and has everything you need and also very well decorated.”

We could fault it once we had sussed how to put the hot water on. There is lots to do. One of the places we enjoy was Langham Glass on Fakenham where we they show how they blow glass and then you can have a go yourself. We also fed the seal at the sealife centre.

We could fault it once we had sussed how to put the hot water on. There is lots to do. One of the places we enjoy was Langham Glass on Fakenham where we they show how they blow glass and then you can have a go yourself. We also fed the seal at the sealife centre.

- Juliette Dawn, August 2024
Daniel August 2024

“We enjoyed a lovely week at the May Bell Cottage.”

The cottage is in a great location to explore West Norfolk and during our week we enjoyed trips to Snettisham Farm, Sandringham, Holkham, Wells, Kings Lynn and Hunstanton. The village is lovely and quiet, Sugar Lane and the recreation ground are near and perfect for dog walks. The village also has a Coop and Spar within walking distance. For eating out the Feathers in Dersingham was amazing so we went back on our final night. We also liked the Railway Inn in Docking. Avoid the Queen Victoria in Snettisham though! The cottage itself had everything we needed, it was stocked up with all the kitchen and bathroom essentials and the welcome hamper was a lovely addition. The Wi-Fi was great and the TV in the lounge had all the channels including BBC iPlayer, Netflix etc. We brought our own Amazon Firestick and it wasn’t needed. We found the cottage perfect in every way although the floors could have done with a more thorough clean before our arrival as our white socks were not very white! This is a place we will definitely consider booking again for one of our next Norfolk holidays. Thank you.

- Daniel, August 2024

Hi glad you had a lovely trip & enjoyed your stay…really sorry you felt the floors were not clean. I clean the property myself & all floors were cleaned & mopped so have no explanation why your socks were not white…but apologies for this…we are glad everything else was okay for you & your family…many thanks. Best wishes anne & Richard Property Owner
Janet July 2024

“Wow! Absolutely amazing, the cottage was immaculate.”

The attention to detail made you feel so at home. The beds were very comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was so refreshing too. Cant think of anything that wasn’t supplied. Lovely welcome hamper including dog treats

- Janet, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we are so happy you had a lovely time & found everything you needed at the cottage. It was lovely to meet you briefly as you left. We hope to welcome you again in the future.. with thanks anne & richard Property Owner
Gillian June 2024

“Lovely place in beautiful surroundings, near to everything and some lovely walks.”

Left feeling relaxed after a lovely break.

- Gillian, June 2024

Thank you so much for your kind comments & information for future guests… we are so pleased you had a relaxing break & the weather was kind for you too.. thanks again anne & richard Property Owner
Elizabeth June 2024

“Property has everything you could ever want.”

It's comfy and in a great location. It had a tiny garden area but dog walks are very near. The owners are friendly and I definitely recommend this cottage.

- Elizabeth, June 2024

It was lovely to speak to you & really appreciate your kind review. We try to make it home from home & as you know we look after the cottage ourselves & all change overs too. We hope you enjoyed Norfolk so many things to do & places to visit. We home to welcome you back to norfolk in the future & send our best wishes to you & your husband & the doggies ☺️ Property Owner
Peter May 2024

“We loved our stay in the May Bell Cottage.”

Everything was perfect, clean, comfortable and relaxing. Thank you so much and we would love to come back soon.

- Peter, May 2024

We are thrilled you had a lovely time. We would love to welcome you back & we really hope you enjoyed the Norfolk countryside & coast.. many thanks for taking the time to write a review. Anne & richard Property Owner
Lynda May 2024

“We were absolutely delighted with both the ‘cottage’ and its site.”

Everything had been thought of regarding comfort and convenience! Welcome packs of goodies for both ourselves and our dogs had been left (to include a bottle of Prosecco for us) and there was information regarding local amenities and places to visit. The village is on the edge of Sandringham Estate with a pub called The Feathers nearby. We had dinner there, which was very good, and dogs are allowed. We missed having a small garden to just let the dogs out - but there are plenty of nice walks nearby: other dog walkers were very friendly! Do visit May Cottage - it really is a home-from-home! We hope to return next year

- Lynda, May 2024

Thank you for your kind comments & was lovely to meet you all yesterday. Im glad you all enjoyed your stay & everything norfolk has to offer… so many things to do & eat.. we only have the small courtyard at property.. more for sitting & enjoying a bit of afternoon sunshine, we are restricted by what fence/ gates we can put up but as you say enough lovely walks around for doggies & their humans … we would love to welcome you again. Many thanks for choosing to stay with us at may bell.. anne & richard Property Owner
Graham May 2024

“What a lovely cottage had all that you needed.”

Clean tidy and a lovely hamper to greet you on your arrival. A credit to the owners.

- Graham, May 2024

Thank you for your very kind comments.. we hope you enjoyed your stay & the stunning Norfolk countryside. Many thanks for choosing to stay with us at may bell cottage. Anne & richard Property Owner
David April 2024

“The cottage was spotlessly clean, well equipped and beautifully designed in a fantastic location.”

It was one of the best, if not the best, cottage we have stayed in. Would definitely recommend it and would stay there again if we visit the area again. 10/10.

- David, April 2024

Hi we just wanted to thank you for your review we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at may bell cottage & hope you enjoyed norfolk & all it has to offer. We appreciate you taking the time to write the review & hope to welcome you again in the future. Anne & richard Property Owner
Ian April 2024

“This superb property is like a Tardis.”

You think it is going to be small when you arrive at the door but as soon as you go inside, the space just opens up before you. The quality of the fittings and decor are excellent and we enjoyed a very comfortable and relaxing stay for our 40th wedding anniversary. There was even a bottle of bubbly and biscuits for us, and a selection of treats for our dog waiting for us on our arrival. Thank you Anne and Richard, it was very much appreciated. The kitchen is equipped with almost everything you could need, the bed was very comfortable and the shower was fantastic. We liked the community feel to the village of Dersingham, and the many easy dog walks that were available direct from the cottage suited us very well. We will certainly look to return here again when we next visit Norfolk.

- Ian, April 2024

We are so glad you had a lovely stay at may bell cottage & really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Thank you i am glad it had everything you needed & enjoyed the decor.. i was amazed when i 1st entered the property how it opens up, its over 400 years old & has been many things in that 400 years… most recently a pub. We hope to welcome again at some point. Thanks again anne & Richard Property Owner
Dominika March 2024

“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.

- Dominika, March 2024

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
Stephen March 2024

“A very comfortable cottage, well stocked kitchen, and a lovely welcome pack.”

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

- Stephen, March 2024

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
Nicola February 2024

“Wonderful stay at Maybell cottage, home from home and would definitely stay again!”

Thank you

- Nicola, February 2024

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
Chris October 2023

“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.

- Chris, October 2023
Susan September 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

- Susan, September 2023
Anne September 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.

- Anne, September 2023
Peter September 2023

“Lovely property in a great location.”

Very tastefully decorated & well maintained. Would definately recommend.

- Peter, September 2023
Rebecca September 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!

- Rebecca, September 2023
Cath August 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

- Cath, August 2023
Beshlie August 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.

- Beshlie, August 2023
Jane July 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.

- Jane, July 2023
Paula July 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

- Paula, July 2023

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
Elizabeth June 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.

- Elizabeth, June 2023

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
Brian June 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.

- Brian, June 2023

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
Gail May 2023

“Just brilliant”

- Gail, May 2023

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
Shirley May 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.

- Shirley, May 2023

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
Simon April 2023

“Just great.”

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

- Simon, April 2023

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
James March 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

- James, March 2023

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
Chris December 2022

“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.

- Chris, December 2022
Beverley November 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.

- Beverley, November 2022
Paul November 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.

- Paul, November 2022
Sharon October 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.

- Sharon, October 2022
Eric September 2022

“Best self catering cottage we have ever experienced.”

- Eric, September 2022
Angela September 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

- Angela, September 2022
David August 2022

“Beautiful cottage with all the facilities you would want.”

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

- David, August 2022
Janet August 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.

- Janet, August 2022
Lisa August 2022

“Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean, great location.”

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

- Lisa, August 2022
Kenneth July 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.

- Kenneth, July 2022
Diana July 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.

- Diana, July 2022
John July 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.

- John, July 2022
Joyce June 2022

“Very comfortable cottage, clean and well maintained, would highly recommend”

- Joyce, June 2022
Colette May 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!

- Colette, May 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
This owner also provide welcome hamper on arrival of milk, tea, coffee, biscuits, prosecco and some other local goods.

The property

The living areas in the property consist of a kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, dining seating for four and a sitting room with electric fire and TV.

The bedrooms consist of a king-size and a twin, both with TV, along with a bathroom.

Outside, there is a front, enclosed garden with gravel and furniture.

Within 0.4 miles, you will find a shop, and within 0.3 miles, a pub, and please note that this is a non-smoking property.

WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price.

For an idyllic escape with loved ones to Norfolk, look no further than May Bell Cottage.

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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a great week at May Bell cottage, it is comfortable and has everything you need and also very well decorated.”

“We enjoyed a lovely week at the May Bell Cottage.”

“Wow! Absolutely amazing, the cottage was immaculate.”

“Lovely place in beautiful surroundings, near to everything and some lovely walks.”

“Property has everything you could ever want.”

“We loved our stay in the May Bell Cottage.”

“We were absolutely delighted with both the ‘cottage’ and its site.”

“What a lovely cottage had all that you needed.”

“The cottage was spotlessly clean, well equipped and beautifully designed in a fantastic location.”

“This superb property is like a Tardis.”

“The cottage was amazing, clean, comfortable, and perfect for a family of 4.”

“A very comfortable cottage, well stocked kitchen, and a lovely welcome pack.”

“Wonderful stay at Maybell cottage, home from home and would definitely stay again!”

“This cottage is very special.”

“A beautiful cottage extremely comfortable and very clean very nice decore I ...”

“This was the best cottage we have ever stayed in.”

“Lovely property in a great location.”

“We have just had a wonderful long weekend at Maybell cottage.”

“Great property.”

“We had a wonderful time at May Bell Cottage.”

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

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

“I couldn't rate this property more highly.”

“Lovely cottage, very well equipped and maintained by the owners.”

“Just brilliant”

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

“Just great.”

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

“The cottage was absolutely fantastic.”

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

“Beautifully finished cottage.”

“The cottage was lovely, it was comfortable, cosy, clean and had everything we needed.”

“Best self catering cottage we have ever experienced.”

“What a beautiful cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage with all the facilities you would want.”

“A lovely clean, comfortable and cosy cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean, great location.”

“This cottage was absolutely excellent.”

“We were very happy with the cottage and its surroundings.”

“Loved the house.”

“Very comfortable cottage, clean and well maintained, would highly recommend”

“The property was very well decorated and cozy.”

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About the location

DERSINGHAM