Chalk Cottage | Feltwell | Methwold | East Anglia

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

32 Customer Review(s)

Sue & Tony
December 2024

“The cottage was very clean and the owners have thought of everything that might be required.”

Sadly there were a few negatives. the kitchen exceptionally cold as was the stairs and landing resulting in cold air coming into the main area when either of the doors were opened.On the first night the duvet on the main bed was not sufficient to keep us warm so we added the duvet on the bunk bed which made two duvets to keep us warm. As mentioned before fridge freezer still leaks and you need to wipe the floor. Sky tv is disappointing as most things are not in the package. Also a suggestion ...

Sadly there were a few negatives. the kitchen exceptionally cold as was the stairs and landing resulting in cold air coming into the main area when either of the doors were opened.On the first night the duvet on the main bed was not sufficient to keep us warm so we added the duvet on the bunk bed which made two duvets to keep us warm. As mentioned before fridge freezer still leaks and you need to wipe the floor. Sky tv is disappointing as most things are not in the package. Also a suggestion long curtains tend to keep the heat out as they cover the radiators. Sadly we left on Wednesday morning due to cold weather .We are sorry to be negative as it is a very nice cottage and the owners have made every effort and I am sure that when the weather is warmer it would be a perfect stay.

- Sue & Tony, December 2024

Thank you for your feedback sorry the weather as been really cold Sorry you felt cold on your stay 2 options I would have taken first 1. Would be to light the log burner that would have soon warmed the entire cottage up 2 option would have closed the bedroom doors with the heating on I will be taken your advice on the living room curtain be to long Thank you for staying I am shore warmer weather would have been much better for your stay Hope to see you returning in the near future cottage owner Property Owner
Kevin September 2024

“Lovely property.”

Clean comfortable and the garden is very safe and spacious for your furry friends.

- Kevin, September 2024
Rosemary August 2024

“Very comfortable cottage, well maintained and very clean.”

Small supermarket very close and chippy just across the road. Also honesty box for eggs outside which was filled every few days. Nice enclosed garden for our 2 dogs. Lovely quiet village and seems to have good community and lots going on. Large park very near for walks. Enjoyed our stay.

- Rosemary, August 2024
Yvonne August 2024

“Chalk cottage was perfect, it was very minimalistic but had all needs covered, I read there was no hair drier on reviews so I brought my own, the cottage was very clean and the beds were very comfortable, the garden was great for sitting out, we sat on the patio to eat.”

Lovely shop and chippy a very short walk away and the village is one of the best I have stayed in, people so friendly and also a great old pub with a friendly landlord and landlady.

- Yvonne, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback lovely to see you had a enjoyable stay at the cottage And the facilities in the village close by Hope to see you back in the near future Thanks again chalk cottage owner Property Owner
Linda May 2024

“Very comfortable, clean, cosy, lovely enclosed garden, everything within easy reach in area, excellent”

- Linda, May 2024
William May 2024

“Excellent property and would certainly recommend it.”

Good central location with good facilities around.

- William, May 2024

Thank you for staying at chalk cottage Nice to to see you had a lovely holiday and enjoyed your stayThank you for your feedback hope to see you back again cottage owner Property Owner
Michelle May 2024

“We have had a fabulous 2nd stay at Chalk Cottage.”

The cottage is very comfortable & well equipped - only thing missing was a hairdryer. The garden is completely enclosed, which was great for our small dog. Rumbles fish bar, in the village was very good. Brandon Tandori also very good. Valentinos, in Brandon, was our favourite. Great walks in Thetford forest. RSPB Lakenheath is well worth a visit. We were very lucky to see the amazing display of the Northern Lights on our last night. We would definitely book the cottage again.

- Michelle, May 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback Nice to see had a good time in Thetford. Hope to see you back in the near future cottage owner Property Owner
Pamela April 2024

“Clean, well equipped, comfortable cottage, just right for us.”

Perhaps needs some instructions re bins (what to put in which bin and whether bin/s needed moving for collection) as recycling bin had been messed up, with general rubbish, prior to our visit and bin men refused to empty it. Seemed to be quite full so I assume that isn't the first time they refused to empty it. Ended up taking our recycling home with us, didn't have time to empty out the bin ourselves and sort it.

- Pamela, April 2024

Thank you for staying at chalk cottage Good to see you had a good Holiday and enjoyed the cottage Sorry to see the they didn't empty the bin on their rounds I've asked Norfolk recycling centre to make the bins easier identifying for Holiday guests Thank you Hope to see you back in the near future cottage owner Property Owner
Kim April 2024

“We had a relaxing holiday our dog loved the garden, Just a few points that could make the place better, More cooking utensils needed in the kitchen, Only 3 small pans to cook food, Some more serving spoons and a decent set of knives would be handy as there was only a bread knife and a small veg knife, Both the back door and the front door locks need replacing it was very difficult to lock and unlock, felt like the key was going to snap everytime we used them, No dust pan and brush to sweep up, The plug sockets could be better placed around the house some of them didn't make sense where they were, Thicker duvet on the beds would have been nice, No dryer which would have been handy, we did have a few sunny days so we hung the washing outside instead, A selection of books to read would have been nice, Bigger towels for us big guys and girls would have been great, Handy for the shop and the pub which we visited a couple of times to play pool and have a couple of quiet drinks, Some of the doors didn't close and the ones that did rattled with the wind, We visit norfolk 3 times a year because we love it so much and we wanted to try a new place to stay, I think if it was better equipped we'd definitely stay again, Our dog got told off by the lady across the road for barking, Unfortunately him being a Romanian Shepherd he's bred to guard his territory wherever he is, Overall lovely cottage just needs to be better equipped for those who choose to stay in most of the time.”

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- Kim, April 2024

Thank you for staying at chalk cottage Nice to see you had a lovely holiday Thanks for suggestions to improve the cottage .I will be going over the check list to. Makesure nothing is missing. Just want to point out extra knives were in wooden safety holder on the worktop and dust pan/brush are kept next to the hoover in stairs cubard I will make it more visible in future And I will check the cooking pans as they always need replacing due to not being cleaned after cooking it's a on going thing Thank you these suggestions will be done to improve your stay in the future Thank you the cottage owner Property Owner
Michelle October 2023

“Beautiful cottage, clean and so comfortable”

- Michelle, October 2023
Russell September 2023

“Loved the cottage, it was clean and so nicely furnished.”

We liked the added touch of coffee, tea bags and milk available. We left the place as we found it, floors all hoovered and washed etc. It's nice to be nice and we had a nice time. Thanks again. Will definitely return. Best wishes Russ

- Russell, September 2023
Michael September 2023

“Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable.”

Especially nice for our dog as the garden is totally enclosed so could just leave the back door open and he could come and go as he pleased. Cottage nice and cool inside which was a bonus as we were there in the Sept heatwave

- Michael, September 2023
Andy August 2023

“Lovely property.”

Secure for pooches. Very quiet location. Shop is really handy and a few steps away. The pub in the village is very quiet and no longer serves food.

- Andy, August 2023
Maria August 2023

“Lovely cottage, very clean .”

Peaceful and relaxing. Loved the enclosed garden, very secure, my 2 little dogs loved the garden too. Will definitely go back.

- Maria, August 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Hope to see you back in the near future at chalk cottage Thank you cottage owner Property Owner
Frederick July 2023

“Very inaccurate/fraudulent listing.”

1. There is no Sky Q package, just freeview via Sky Q Box. 2. The kitchen is not well equipped. Three saucepans, a couple of frying pans and a selection of dirty baking trays and roasting tins - that's it. Even the cutlery was dirty and mismatched. There was no teapot, teacups, ovenproof dishes etc., not even a table spoon to serve up veg. We had to buy some oven proof dishes. 3. The king size bed only has a double mattress on it, and this exposes the metal frame. It's metal footboard is broken, and has a sharp edge. A king size topper has been added but this makes it impossible for the fitted sheets to stay put. Be prepared to refit the sheets during the night. 4. The mattresses in the second bedroom have not toppers and can best be described as instruments of torture - glad we didn't have to use them. 5. The tea and coffee containers need emptying. They look like they have been there for years. The coffee was one solid lump. I wasn't expecting a welcome pack, but a pint of milk rather than the individual out of date UHT pots that look like they have been stolen from some cafe would have been welcome. 6. The 'plush' sofas were dirty and worn out. They were very low and you sank even lower when you sat on them, very difficult to get out of. They offered no support and the low backs made watching the very high level TV painful after about 30 minutes. 7. There is no shaver socket in the bathroom and no adaptor provided in the bedroom. We had to buy an adaptor. 8. The tumble dryer has been taken out and no replaced, even although it is still shown in the pictures. Change the picture or replace the tumble dryer. 9. The front and back door locks need maintenance or replacing. It felt like they were going to break every time they were locked or unlocked. 10. The garden furniture needs a good clean. The table and chairs were green and could not be used. 11. Even the directions to the property are pure giberish. Instead of giving directions from the major approaches, they appear to give directions from a car park in Thetford, but with some of the stages mixed. Summary. I could go on and on. Basically the cottage and decor was lovely, but things have not been maintained, repaired or replaced when needed. Numerous sticky notes left by light switches etc. asking 'people' rather than guests to turn them off says it all. It was not welcoming. The were no recommendations of where to eat etc. and the local pubs listed were closed most days and when open were just boozers offering no food. The area was run and felt like a sink estate with graffiti on walls, grass growing through abandoned toys in unkempt gardens, and bins left outside with rubbish stacked next to them all the time.

- Frederick, July 2023
Corinne June 2023

“Nice place , we found the sofas too low and uncomfortable, and the beds especially the bunk bed one , uncomfortable.”

Would suggest black out curtains as very difficult in bright light to get to sleep . Also decking needs attention , it's very uneven and an accident waiting to happen .

- Corinne, June 2023
Julie May 2023

“Very nice cottage,so ideal for my dog with the garden More my problem than yours, I struggle getting dog in and out car so was restricted where to walk as didn't know area and no info of where to go on foot.”

Missed out on the Forrest which is on doorstep if you can go in car Put that to one side would def recommend it. Thanks

- Julie, May 2023
John April 2023

“Second visit because this is a great cottage for dogs.”

Large safe enclosed garden for them to play in. Good location close to Thetford Forest and the village is attractive. There is a convenience store just round the corner now, which is useful. Avoid the chip shop though, it is awful.

- John, April 2023

Thank you for lovely feedback glad you had a great time staying at chalk cottage Hope to see you back in the near future thank you Property Owner
Karen March 2023

“The property was fantastic.”

Well secured garden for dogs. Well equipped house . Nice touch dog bed and bowls. Loved the wood burning stove. Very happily stay here again .. Excellent …

- Karen, March 2023
Louise February 2023

“Lovely clean comfortable cottage with everything you need great enclosed garden for dogs and children,shop and chip shop literally 2 minutes walk which cater for everything.”

Walks and days out close by, we had an amazing stay would definitely recommend and would definitely return.

- Louise, February 2023
Debbie February 2023

“Very clean and modern.”

Garden dog friendly .Everything you could need ,. Even supplied dog bowls and bed but we had our own ( won’t have to worry next time)Shop literally 2 mins up the road and a chippy opposite. The onl thing l would have preferred was a bigger duvet on the double bed . We will be back

- Debbie, February 2023
Natasha December 2022

“Had a lovely festive stay.”

It was very clean upon arrival and decorated with Christmas decorations, which we didn't expect! Great utensils in the kitchen to cook Christmas Dinner, and very cosy when the wood burner was on. The location was peaceful and only a short drive from local shops. Would definitely recommend a fish supper from Rumbles. The only downside was that there seemed to be no hot water after 6pm, however, I will definitely be booking again, and the dogs loved it!

- Natasha, December 2022

Thank you for your feedback glad you enjoyed your Christmas stay at chalk cottage we will look at the timing on the thermostate it's probably just been moved to a different time setting Have a happy new year Hope to see you visit again thanks Property Owner
Mandy September 2022

“Lovely clean cottage, ideally placed for the local shop (reasonable prices) and chippy for the days you don’t want to cook.”

Enclosed garden for dog to come and go. A couple more items in kitchen needed to prepare meals, but otherwise, a nice place

- Mandy, September 2022
chris August 2022

“Loved everything about the cottage, village and area; our two Schnauzers Murphy and Pluto loved it even more, especially the garden.”

- chris, August 2022
Linda July 2022

“We found the cottage to be very clean with everything that we needed and the garden was perfect for both ourselves and our two dogs.”

We found it to be in a good are for exploring Norfolk with lots of nearby places to walk our dogs. We had a most enjoyable stay and so did the four legged members of our family .

- Linda, July 2022
Phillip Davis June 2022

“Great cottage, peaceful location.”

Spotlessly clean. Definitely booking again.

- Phillip Davis, June 2022
Cheryl May 2022

“Nice cottage and lovely garden to sit out in and for the dogs I did make a few of suggestions in there book as there needs to be things like dish's you can cook in as you don't always eat out and there was only 3 logs for the fire and I know it says starter kit but every where else I been there as been enough for one to two days not just about half an hour and I leave it at that as I have written in there book to look at but nice cottage and would go back again and nice walks.”

- Cheryl, May 2022
Robert April 2022

“Overall a pleasant stay .”

Good shower Good Cooker nice large fridge Freezer.Clean throughout Plenty of towels.Good Wifi. But no welcome pack if you want a drink as soon as you arrive take your own supplies ,nearest shop is 4miles. No washing up liquid and only 1 Toilet roll, liquid soap container empty..Had to buy cleaning wipes to use in Kitchen.No glass /plastic bowls for use in Microwave. A oven proof casserole would be useful. Double bed needs new mattress or at least a mattress topper. Local pub closed .

- Robert, April 2022
Graham April 2022

“Lovely cottage, could do with a welcome pack, beds not very comfortable.”

- Graham, April 2022
Ian November 2021

“Great little place to base yourself to go off to explore, comfortable, perfectly formed.”

Credit the owner the fridge packed in - can’t help that it happens some times! within 1/2hr of notifying them some one around to check, within 24hrs a replacement was there. Thank you for a great experience and a relaxing stay

- Ian, November 2021
Karen October 2021

“A lovely, comfortable cottage with a great garden for us and our dog.”

We felt that our dog was also made to feel very welcome at the cottage and it was great to see a bed and bowls for him. The cottage was very clean and had good facilities including a washing machine, dryer and a very good sized fridge and freezer (which you do not often have in a holiday cottage). We would come and stay in Chalk Cottage again because of the high standards and its position to places of interest for us. Thank you!

- Karen, October 2021
Lucy October 2021

“We had a lovely stay.”

The cottage is very well equipped and super comfy. It's finished to a high standard. Situated in a great location for exploring the near by forest. Would highly recommend this beautiful little cottage!!

- Lucy, October 2021

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x triple bunk
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Electric central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave,fridge/freezer, washing machine, iron, ironing board and hoover
48” TV with Sky Q Freeview , super-fast WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking for 2 cars, with additional off-road parking for 2 adjacent to property
Enclosed garden with decking, lawn and furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: The garage is not available to guests
Please note that property can only take bookings for Saturdays, including short breaks
Please note: no stag/hen or similar
Note: There is a Premier convenience store 150 yards from the property
Note: Check-in time is 4 pm

The property

Chalk Cottage is an idyllic character cottage resting in Methwold, Norfolk.

Hosting two bedrooms, including a double with TV and a triple bunk, along with a bathroom this property can sleep up to four guests.

There is also a kitchen and a living/dining room with woodburning stove.

Outside there is roadside parking for two cars, with additional off-road parking for two adjacent to property and an enclosed garden with decking, lawn and furniture.

Chalk Cottage is perfect for a relaxing stay in Norfolk.

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About the location

FELTWELL

Brandon 7 miles; Thetford 16 miles; King’s Lynn 24 miles; Bury St Edmunds 25 miles

The agricultural village of Feltwell is situated on the Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire borders and is one of the largest villages in Norfolk. Feltwell offers good local amenities including village stores, a Post Office, and pubs. This area of Norfolk is known as the ‘Brecks’, which has a unique landscape consisting of beautiful Scots Pine forests, heathlands, wetlands, chalk streams, meres and pingo ponds. The Brecks is an outstanding area for wildlife conservation and boasts several nature reserves, country parks and visitor centres, which offer activities for the whole family. Thetford Forest High Lodge Centre is the largest lowland pine forest in the UK, and is an excellent place to walk and cycle. Just 6 miles from Feltwell on the Suffolk border is Lakenheath, where aviation enthusiasts can see American jets at USAF Lakenheath take off and land from its watch areas. Close by is the English Heritage owned Neolithic flint mines at Grimes Graves, and the 125 acre reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village at West Stow. Museums can be found at Brandon, Thetford, Mildenhall and Swaffham and country houses include the National Trust owned Oxburgh Hall and Euston Hall. The area also has two local small breweries and St George’s Distillery - England’s only whiskey distillery. Feltwell is an ideal base for exploring all that this region has to offer.

Please note that property can only take bookings for Saturdays, including short breaks.
Please note: no stag/hen or similar.

Please note: although depicted in the images, the tumble dryer is not provided with this property.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage was very clean and the owners have thought of everything that might be required.”

“Lovely property.”

“Very comfortable cottage, well maintained and very clean.”

“Chalk cottage was perfect, it was very minimalistic but had all needs covered, I read there was no hair drier on reviews so I brought my own, the cottage was very clean and the beds were very comfortable, the garden was great for sitting out, we sat on the patio to eat.”

“Very comfortable, clean, cosy, lovely enclosed garden, everything within easy reach in area, excellent”

“Excellent property and would certainly recommend it.”

“We have had a fabulous 2nd stay at Chalk Cottage.”

“Clean, well equipped, comfortable cottage, just right for us.”

“Beautiful cottage, clean and so comfortable”

“Loved the cottage, it was clean and so nicely furnished.”

“Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable.”

“Lovely property.”

“Lovely cottage, very clean .”

“Very inaccurate/fraudulent listing.”

“Nice place , we found the sofas too low and uncomfortable, and the beds especially the bunk bed one , uncomfortable.”

“Very nice cottage,so ideal for my dog with the garden More my problem than yours, I struggle getting dog in and out car so was restricted where to walk as didn't know area and no info of where to go on foot.”

“Second visit because this is a great cottage for dogs.”

“The property was fantastic.”

“Lovely clean comfortable cottage with everything you need great enclosed garden for dogs and children,shop and chip shop literally 2 minutes walk which cater for everything.”

“Very clean and modern.”

“Had a lovely festive stay.”

“Lovely clean cottage, ideally placed for the local shop (reasonable prices) and chippy for the days you don’t want to cook.”

“Loved everything about the cottage, village and area; our two Schnauzers Murphy and Pluto loved it even more, especially the garden.”

“We found the cottage to be very clean with everything that we needed and the garden was perfect for both ourselves and our two dogs.”

“Great cottage, peaceful location.”

“Overall a pleasant stay .”

“Lovely cottage, could do with a welcome pack, beds not very comfortable.”

“Great little place to base yourself to go off to explore, comfortable, perfectly formed.”

“A lovely, comfortable cottage with a great garden for us and our dog.”

“We had a lovely stay.”

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The property

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About the location

FELTWELL