The Nest Box | Diss | Red House Fm | East Anglia

4.9★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

69 Customer Review(s)

Michael
September 2024

“The Nest Box was a delightful place for our break.”

Spotlessly clean and bigger than it looked in the photo's, it had everything we needed and more. Claire and Chris were great hosts and helpful, the welcome breakfast pack was a lovely touch and much appreciated. The bed was very comfy too. We would definitely recommend and would stay again.

Spotlessly clean and bigger than it looked in the photo's, it had everything we needed and more. Claire and Chris were great hosts and helpful, the welcome breakfast pack was a lovely touch and much appreciated. The bed was very comfy too. We would definitely recommend and would stay again.

- Michael, September 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review and we so enjoyed having you stay with us - hopefully we can tempt you to make the long journey to visit again! Best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Alison September 2024

“Clare & Chris are fantastic host,nothing was to much trouble and the welcome breakfast pack and treats for Luna was lovely.”

The cottage itself was super comfortable and very clean, it is a lovely place to stay if you just want to chill out and relax never have we all slept so well .from Alison Paul & Luna x

- Alison, September 2024

Thank you hugely for your lovely review and we're so glad you had a great time. Our beds do get very good reviews! Thank you also for your pretty card - we hope to see you back in the future. Best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Robyn August 2024

“The Nest Box was a cute little place, just perfect for a long weekend away for us and our dog.”

Hosts were really lovely, helpful and friendly. They provided us with a few goodies for the weekend including eggs, bacon, bread and milk, even dog biscuits and poop bags! Very considerate. Would highly recommend this place.

- Robyn, August 2024

Thank you very much for your smashing review and we're so pleased you had a great break! Best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Steven August 2024

“We throughly enjoyed our stay at Red House Farm staying in the Nest Box.”

We loved the surroundings and peaceful atmosphere, the accommodation was lovely we could have easily stayed on. We both fell in love a little bit with the farm and can recommend The Nest Box as a great escape with many places to visit in the surrounding areas. Chris & Claire are lovely people & great hosts. 10/10 (we miss seeing the horses and chickens

- Steven, August 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely words and we're so pleased you had such a great stay. The ponies have been asking after Arnie and send their regards! We hope you'll make the long drive to visit us again. Best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Rita August 2024

“We couldn't have found a nicer place to celebrate my Birthday.”

A lovely cottage with everything you need. Very clean, nice comfortable king size bed. . Kitchenette. Also a complimentary breakfast, which is a lovely thought. Chris and Claire make you feel at home, and are there if you need anything..Two gorgeous Shetland ponies on the farm. A very quiet and peaceful stay. One of the best cottages I have stayed in.

- Rita, August 2024

Thank you so much for your delightful review and we're so pleased you enjoyed a peaceful, restful break with us! With best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Jo June 2024

“We so enjoyed our stay at 'The Nest Box' & would have happily stayed longer.”

Our host was welcoming & the cottage ticked all of our boxes. Excellent base to explore Norfolk/Suffolk. But above all else, the peace and quiet was priceless. Beautiful haven for wildlife (& humans too)!

- Jo, June 2024

Thank you so much for your fabulous review and we're so pleased you enjoyed a tranquil stay with us. Hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Alan May 2024

“Excellent time claire and chris are excellent hosts lovely clean accomodation would highly recommend”

- Alan, May 2024

Thank you so much for your great review! It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and hope you'll visit us again in the not-too-distant future. Very best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Pamela April 2024

“A great find prestine clean, everything you need, lovely and warm, Comfortable Fabulous grounds, quiet perfect in the midst of nature the owners are friendly helpfull attentive, it was perfect for us and will return .”

- Pamela, April 2024

Thank you SO much for your lovely review and we very much enjoyed you staying with us and meeting the dogs. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in a few months' time! Best wishes, Claire and Chris Property Owner
Philip March 2024

“Lovely well laid out property with plenty of space, exceeded any expectations I had.”

The owners are very welcoming and helpful too, wouldn't hesitate to go back again or recommend to a friend.

- Philip, March 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a delight to host you and very much hope you and the gang revisit us in the future. With best wishes, Claire and Chris Property Owner
Frank November 2023

“We have stayed in some wonderful cottages but the warmth of our welcome has been the best.”

The cottage is ideally situated for long country walks and has all you need for a wonderful stay. As a general rule we don't return to the same places or area but we both would love to go back again. See you again next year.

- Frank, November 2023

Thank you so much for your fabulous words and sincere apologies for not responding to you sooner!! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back. With very best wishes, Claire and Chris Property Owner
Patricia October 2023

“Chris and Claire were the perfect hosts very friendly and helpful.”

The property had everything you needed plus more the breakfast pack was really good and a nice touch a d the setting so peaceful and quiet, utterly relaxed would highly recommend

- Patricia, October 2023

Thank you very much for your lovely review and we're so glad you enjoyed your short celebratory stay with us! Best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Joann October 2023

“We stayed here during October, the nest is like a cosy blanket and delight to return to after a cold day out.”

The grounds are beautiful along with the girls who provide eggs, and Ronnie the pony who is just so cute. The house is so clean and the welcome pack of a lovely breakfast was very welcome. Our dog loved the treats. Chris and Clare are so friendly and welcoming, and can’t do enough for you. My advise would be that if you intend to cook for yourself stop in Diss before checking in and do some shopping there is a Tesco and Morrisons there. the pub the Thatchers is dog friendly and good lunch and evening food. Annie’s cake shop in Diss is dog friendly to. We has a lovely short break in Gissing at Red house Farm.

- Joann, October 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely review which will be a real help to our future guests and we're delighted you enjoyed your stay! It was a pleasure to meet you and hope you'll visit us again. We had some great chats! Best wishes,Claire & Chris Property Owner
Richard September 2023

“Well maintained modern barn conversion.”

Everything one needs in a great location for exploring S. Norfolk and Suffolk. Excellent pubs for eating nearby in Burton and Fornham. Owners friendly and helpful. Plenty of land to walk your dog. Some may find water pressure lower than they're used to.

- Richard, September 2023
Judith September 2023

“Chris and Clair gave us such a warm welcome we couldn't fail to enjoy our stay.”

Situated perfectly as a base and they bent over backwards to make our stay as wonderful as possible. They have wonderful grounds, with nature in mind. The resident animals are a real bonus, as was the complimentary breakfast. Very well worth a visit or several. Beautiful accommodation, surroundings and total atmosphere. Thank you

- Judith, September 2023

Thank you so much for your fabulous review and we're delighted you had such a good time! We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Louise July 2023

“Very comfortable environment, peaceful and easy access for sightseeing.”

- Louise, July 2023

Thank you for your kind review - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Claire and Chris Property Owner
Bob July 2023

“Property was all of the above set in a beautiful location, Clare and Chris are perfect hosts in every way, always taking the time to stop whatever they were doing and chat and offer advise on pubs, eating out, places of interest etc.”

We do this once a year to see friends and relatives that live in the area and this is by far the best we have been too which we will certainly re book next year

- Bob, July 2023

Thank you so much for your outstanding review! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay so much and it was always a pleasure to pass the time with you. We look forward to welcoming you back to stay with us again. Best wishes, Claire and Chris Property Owner
Ellen June 2023

“The hosts are so friendly and caring, not nosy and intrusive, but there if you need anything.”

The accommodation has everything you could need, the kitchen is well stocked with tools and supplies to get you started cooking, and there's a dishwasher so you can have a break from the washing-up. The large bedroom is cosy and the bed is very comfortable, I had no problem sleeping, and it is so quiet despite the close proximity of the railway and resident cockerel! There's a wardrobe and drawers to put away your clothes, so no need to live out of the suitcase and the bathroom is just off the bedroom, which is handy at nighttime. The courtyard outside is a lovely place to sit in the nice weather, our host gave us some sun loungers to use, and it's a lovely lookout from the lounge window. We enjoyed watching the birds come to the feeders and a hedgehog visited in the evenings, there's so much wildlife to appreciate right on the doorstep. The accommodation is situated on the edge of the village and we walked to the pub (The Gissing Crown) a couple of times, it's a nice fifteen minutes walk along a very quiet road. The hosts have provided information about local walks and recommended fish and chips etc. You have to drive to buy food supplies, Diss has supermarkets, and a few of the villages nearby have small shops. We used a local farm shop (Goodies) once which was expensive but stocked some treats as well as fruit and veg (their strawberries were delicious). They also have a nice cafe. The accommodation is well positioned to explore Norfolk and Suffolk, we had days out on the broads (hired a day boat from Wroxham), Norwich, Southwold and Diss, as well as more relaxed days. We can highly recommend The Nest Box, we had a great time and would be very happy to return for a future holiday, or recommend it to our family and friends.

- Ellen, June 2023

HI there - thank you SO much for your fantastic review which is not only nice for us, but truly helpful to our future guests. It was a total pleasure to welcome you both, plus VIP (Very Important Pooch) Teddy, to our little corner of South Norfolk. We enjoyed our chats very much and 'your' hedgehog has continued to turn up along with another! We hope to see you again one day in the future. Take care, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Catherine June 2023

“Lovely clean roomy property with everything you need provided, friendly welcoming hosts, allowing you access to all areas of their property.”

Totally peaceful relaxing break

- Catherine, June 2023

Thank you very much for your great review and we are so pleased you had such a relaxing time! With best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Christine June 2023

“We had a lovely relaxed holiday at The Nest Box.”

The welcome pack of bacon, sausages, eggs, tomatoes, bread and milk is an excellent idea. Claire and Chris were very welcoming and sociable and I will recommend their property to family and friends.

- Christine, June 2023

Thank you very much indeed for your extremely kind review and for recommending us! We hope that you will come back and see us again and hopefully enjoy the same kind of wall-to-wall sunshine. Best wishes, Claire & Chris Property Owner
Jennifer May 2023

“We had a wonderful time at The Nest Box.”

Every thing was spotless , we were very comfortable and we had every thing we needed. A big thank you to our lovely hosts.

- Jennifer, May 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes Claire and Chris Property Owner
Teresa May 2023

“Really enjoyed our stay and were made to feel very welcome.”

Chris sent us an email before hand regarding local amenities which gave us a head start in planning our holiday.We also enjoyed an English breakfast courtesy of Chis and Clare.Thank You

- Teresa, May 2023

Thank you very much indeed for your super review. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us! Best wishes Claire and Chris Property Owner
Paul April 2023

“A well presented property with all you need for a relaxing comfortable stay.”

It is ideal for a couple with dogs.The ability to meet the animals at the property is great and this is offered by the most welcoming of hosts. The area has many interesting villages/towns with historic buildings and individual shops. Highly recommended if this what you are looking for.

- Paul, April 2023

Thank you so much for such a warm and comprehensive review- we are so pleased you enjoyed stay with us and hope to see you again. Best wishes Claire and Chris Property Owner
Jennifer March 2023

“Absolutely loved our stay here.”

The owners are lovely and welcoming. The Nest box is cute, charming and a very reasonable rate. Stunning countryside position, being near the Train line you’d think it would be noisy but we hardly noticed it. Beautiful for stargazing with minimal light pollution.

- Jennifer, March 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It's been an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again! Property Owner
Christine December 2022

“Just right for us with our two dogs (one is a puppy) Warm and comfortable a ...”

Just right for us with our two dogs (one is a puppy) Warm and comfortable a good base for travelling we only stayed four nights but still good value Friendly owners

- Christine, December 2022

Hi there - thank you so much for your valued feedback and we are so glad you enjoyed your break with us over the festive period! Happy new year to you both and the dogs. Best wishes, C&C Property Owner
Martin September 2022

“A wonderful and peaceful place to stay.”

Our second time and we'll be back again. Chris and Claire are 2 of the nicest hosts you could possibly ask for. Clean and tidy living space and close to great places to visit and see. Extremely highly rated.

- Martin, September 2022

Thank you so much and it was great to see you and the doggy dynamic duo again! We look forward to welcoming you back - a new chef starts at the pub on 6th October so you may get your steak and ale pie!! C&C Property Owner
Andrew August 2022

“We had long weekend here at the end of August 2022 & it was wonderful.”

The cottage was very clean & equipped with everything you could possibly need. Chris & Claire are fabulous hosts, very helpful & welcoming without being too intrusive on your stay. The bed was extremely comfortable, we slept really well which is unusual for us in a new place. I would highly recommend a stay here, beautiful cottage in a stunning location with the perfect hosts!

- Andrew, August 2022
Kalpesh August 2022

“We stayed here for a long weekend for the first time and will be definitely coming back again.”

Chris and Claire were amazing hosts and really made us feel welcome and at home, with an amazing breakfast package and also treats for our dog, Mylo. The freshly laid eggs were fantastic and lovely location. Mylo loved walking round the grounds exploring and meeting the pony's and geese.

- Kalpesh, August 2022

Huge thanks for your lovely review - it was a pleasure to welcome you to the property and glad you enjoyed your stay, particularly as it was beautiful Mylo's first holiday! We look forward to seeing you all again in the near future. Property Owner
Ian August 2022

“Claire and Chris are fabulous host's and made us feel very welcome, especially with 2 dog's, the Nest Box was ideal, we felt at home and enjoyed our stay.”

Would wholeheartedly recommend and will stay there again, the breakfast item's that where left on arrival soon went, thank you to you both.

- Ian, August 2022

Thank you so much! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and really hope that you and the pups come back and see us soon. Property Owner
Lesley August 2022

“We had a lovely stay at the nest box lovely and clean everything thing you need like home from home.”

Claire and Chris were very welcoming we enjoyed the breakfast they left as a welcoming gift, this is the perfect place to come for peace and quiet and unwind from modern day living, and I must just mention the bed it was like sleeping on clouds we didn’t want to leave it. Will definitely be going back still places to explore.

- Lesley, August 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely review - it is very kind of you! It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we are so glad the bed lived up to expectations. Hope to see you again! Property Owner
Peter May 2022

“Enjoyed our stay, very peaceful and relaxing.”

Owners are lovely and made us feel very welcome. Millie enjoyed wandering round the grounds and meeting Jasper. Welcome breakfast much appreciated. Thankyou very much.

- Peter, May 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback and hope you had a swift journey back up the A1. It was lovely to meet you and Millie with her such pretty eyes! Property Owner
Debbie May 2022

“A very warm welcome from the owners, and the property is very quiet and beautifully situated in lovely grounds.”

The bed was also very comfortable and we certainly hope to return

- Debbie, May 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words! We look forward to seeing you both and Theo again soon. Property Owner
Neil April 2022

“The welcome we received by both ourselves and our dog, was as warm as the property itself and the ongoing friendliness of the owners, and help received, enhanced our stay.”

The cosy and well appointed property is ideal for exploring the East Anglian countryside.

- Neil, April 2022

Thank you so much - it was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us and will miss our chats! Property Owner
Jackie March 2022

“Home from Home This was our second visit to the Nest Box and it definitely won’t be our last.”

Beautifully presented, comfortable, warm and cosy accommodation. Spotlessly clean and a delicious breakfast pack in the fridge along with other welcome treats for us and our four legged friend

- Jackie, March 2022

Thank you so much for your comments, we certainly look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner
Keith October 2021

“The owners of The Nest Box were so welcoming and very helpful.”

They spent quality time giving us tips on how best to enjoy our stay given our known interests. We particularly enjoyed the the lovely animal residents, the two delightful Shetland Ponies, the assertive geese and pet cats. Our working cocker Maesy was welcomed and made to feel at home. Given the beautiful location in South Norfolk (rural England at its best) it is our intention to return. All things being equal.

- Keith, October 2021
Ken October 2021

“The personal touches from the owners was great, the accommodation was lovely, nice to see the animals wandering around.”

- Ken, October 2021
David September 2021

“Claire and Chris could not have been more helpful.”

The property has everything you need and is ideally located for touring Norfolk and Suffolk.

- David, September 2021
Chris July 2021

“Grounds were beautiful loved the wildlife, hosts very hospitable and friendly, village was quiet with stunning villages to visit in the area, local pub provided excellent food.”

- Chris, July 2021
Mary June 2021

“Fantastic accommodations and lovely host .”

- Mary, June 2021
Celia June 2021

“Beautiful setting, quiet and secluded.”

Hosts very friendly, and cottage very clean and comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer and would love to return.

- Celia, June 2021
Marion May 2021

“Scrupulously clean accommodation, facilities and equipment good.”

The owners' land was a joy to walk in. Route-finding difficult - Gissing is at the back of beyond, and in spite of sat-nav we did not leave / come back the same way twice.

- Marion, May 2021
Patricia Anne May 2021

“Owners are very friendly and helpful.”

ideal place for my dog! peace and quiet. loved having the items for cooked breakfast and the milk and bread.

- Patricia Anne, May 2021
John April 2021

“After lockdown i needed a break somewhere i knew,so having been here before this was my first choice.”

Very comfortable the owners chris and clare could not be more friendly and helpful.for me this was the place to chill out and wind down after the lockdown. this is on my agenda for a third visit fingers crossed.

- John, April 2021
Ted October 2020

“The owner's conversion from a single storey barn to comfortable holiday accommodation was to a high standard.”

The cottage was very well equipped with all our requirements catered for. The welcome pack of milk, bread, eggs & bacon was a very thoughtful touch & enabled us to have breakfast while planning the first day of our holiday, The owners were always happy to stop for a chat & to give us tips on where to eat locally & where to visit during the course of our short break. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting East Anglia.

- Ted, October 2020
Andrea September 2020

“Lovely, clean and comfortable.”

dog friendly cottage in a tucked away location.

- Andrea, September 2020
Elizabeth September 2020

“Our hosts,Claire and Chris,gave us a warm friendly welcome and a lovely welcolme pack.”

The cottage itself was ideal for us.It very clean and comfortable.The surroundings were perfect for us as we love animals and birds.Ronnie and Reggie were a delight(shetland ponies) as were the geese and chickens.All in all it was a perfect holiday.Even the weather was kind.We shall definitely be going back.

- Elizabeth, September 2020
Janet September 2020

“The Nest Box is a lovely comfortable cottage.”

We had a very relaxing week, some days just sitting in the garden or visiting villages in the local area. Claire and Chris made us very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We can highly recommend a stay here in this lovely part of the world.

- Janet, September 2020
Maureen August 2020

“Hosts very helpful and friendly, it was a relaxing time away from the stress of the current Covid situation”

- Maureen, August 2020
Sheila July 2020

“We had a great holiday in our cottage.”

Hosts very friendly and helpful. We will return.

- Sheila, July 2020
John July 2020

“We have just spent lovely relaxing week at this delightful cottage in the peace and quite of the Norfolk countryside.”

The cottage is very cosy spotlessly clean with every thing we needed,the bed was realy comfy we slept realy well so quite the breakfast pack was a lovely thought. Our hosts Chris and Claire are the most lovely couple they made us very welcome and very helpful the five and a half acres of grounds are ideal for a stroll round with the dog and see all the wild life and the geese and hens are very friendly reggie and ronnie the shetland ponies are a handsome pair and very amusing if you happen to catch them playing with their treatballs.There are some nice walks of varying lengths. a nice stroll to the friendly village pub. Farther afield are towns of bungay and becles. We would certainly recommend this delightful cottage and hope to return again. John pat and chip July 2020

- John, July 2020
Frances July 2020

“A relaxing holiday, Chris and Claire went that extra mile to make our holiday complete, local information and knowledge of the wildlife around the farm .”

- Frances, July 2020
Michael July 2020

“The Nest Box cottage was very well equipped with the most comfy bed we have experienced, so quiet at night in the country.”

Full kitchen appliances and a great shower. The cottage and grounds were ideal for us to relax in and very dog friendly. The owners Chris and Claire were very pleasant and could not do enough for us and provided a welcome pack for breakfast. Diss is a short drive away and well worth a visit. We used the cottage as a base for the nearby Broads and the Norfolk coast resorts of Gt Yarmouth and Lowestoft are an easy drive away.

- Michael, July 2020
Trev July 2020

“The Nest Box was wonderful - well equipped, clean, and comfortable, modern, in a great area and with the added bonus of having the extremely kind owners, Chris & Claire on hand to answer every question and offer help and advise, if needed.”

'' Will definitely return again.

- Trev, July 2020
Kevin January 2020

“Very nice welcome, our hosts were very friendly and helpful, welcome pack was superb.”

Property was very clean. Quiet and peaceful surroundings. Dog appreciated the outdoors greatly.

- Kevin, January 2020
David November 2019

“Had a brilliant week at the Nest Box the owners made us very welcome and couldn’t do enough to help us”

- David, November 2019
Stephen November 2019

“Cottage much bigger than expected and we could not think of anything that was not already provided.”

Excellent stay and owners very nice people.

- Stephen, November 2019
Vee November 2019

“This accommodation, although small, is excellent.”

The location is very rural and quiet, despite there being a railway line close by. It’s ideal for dogs as there are plenty of grounds and quiet lanes to walk them. The cottage itself is very cosy, well equipped and nice and warm. Chris and Claire are wonderful hosts, very friendly and helpful. The welcome pack was brilliant, much appreciated and the dogs enjoyed their treats as well.

- Vee, November 2019
Anthony October 2019

“What a beautiful peaceful setting.”

The Nest Box is fitted out in modern style super fixtures and fittings,really lovely hosts.

- Anthony, October 2019
Susan October 2019

“An excellent cottage in every aspect”

- Susan, October 2019
Jeffrey August 2019

“This is a great cottage, roomy and very comfortable.”

The bed was so comfortable we have ordered one for our home. The owners are very welcoming. They had thought of everything, even bacon, sausages and eggs for a great breakfast. A nice personal touch was the great hand drawn map of the grounds and surrounding area showing us where we could exercise our German shepherd. Anyone interested in wildlife would be in for a treat as there are a great variety of birds and animals that can be seen within the grounds. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Nest Box to anyone.

- Jeffrey, August 2019
Anthony August 2019

“Set on a beautiful smallholding, with a mix of woodland, paddocks and formal gardens, in a quite rural setting, superb.”

- Anthony, August 2019
David July 2019

“Great location in open countryside with good access to both Norfolk and Suffolk.”

The property includes five and a half acres of "garden" to wander around in with abundant wild life including tame ducks (Running ducks and Mallard -with ducklings) Chickens, Geese, wild Pheasants and two beautiful Shetland ponies (in their own compound) all to be enjoyed. The owners Chris and Claire were really great hosts, with a great welcome package which also included the ingredients for a full breakfast, this did in fact cover us for two days. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- David, July 2019
Lyn July 2019

“Can't fault anything”

- Lyn, July 2019
Robert July 2019

“Everything from directions to location , cottage & owners was perfect, all ...”

Everything from directions to location , cottage & owners was perfect, all positive no negatives, would return & if not would book another through sykes { again ]

- Robert, July 2019
Carol June 2019

“The Holiday was made extra special by having such lovely Hosts Made us feel very ...”

The Holiday was made extra special by having such lovely Hosts Made us feel very welcome The Breakfast hamper went down well (even saw the hens that layed the eggs) We will most deffinatly go back and try there other cottage Thank you Both

- Carol, June 2019
Ian June 2019

“It was a lovely cottage described accurately.”

The owners Claire and Chris were friendly and gave us tips about places to visit and pubs to go to. It came as a pleasant surprise to find they had supplied the ingredients for our first breakfast and the fresh eggs were really good. All in all it was a great holiday and we wanted for nothing. Here is to the next holiday with Sykes cottages.

- Ian, June 2019
Brenda May 2019

“Excellent cottage and facilities very comfortable and a beautiful location.”

Claire and Chris great hosts we had a lovely welcome to their cottage (the Nest Box) when we arrived. Good location for getting around lots of things to do and visit. Hopefully we will return in the future and would definitely recommend to friends and family. I wish Claire and Chris all the best in their new venture for the future.

- Brenda, May 2019
Penny April 2019

“Claire and Chris Tyler made us very welcome.”

Very comfortable and clean cottage with everything you could need thought of. The welcome hamper was a very nice touch. We did not notice the noise of the trains over the sound of all the birds that were around, very relaxing holiday. Would definitely recommend.

- Penny, April 2019
Chris April 2019

“A lovely place.”

very peaceful and relaxing surrounded by lovely countryside. great place to relax and unwind. friendly helpful owners

- Chris, April 2019
Carole April 2019

“Pristine newly converted Victorian henhouse, more spacious than any holiday let for 2 we have previously stayed in with very large and very comfortable bed.”

Practically kitted out if you have a dog. In the owner’s 5 acre garden, far enough away from the main house to be private and not overlooked. We were made to feel very welcome by the delightful owners. A walk across lovely countryside to the dog friendly pub in this pretty village.

- Carole, April 2019

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Summary

All ground floor
1 x super king-size double (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, Smart TV, DVD
Wifi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Patio with furniture
Two well-behaved pets allowed
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 5 miles pub 8 mins walk
Note: There is a mainline train line during the day, you may hear associated noise during your stay
Note: Although all ground floor there are steps down to the en-suite bathroom
Note: Dogs to be kept on leads when outside
Note: In the winter season of November to March inclusive, this property has a minimum stay of x7 nights

The property

The Nest Box is a beautifully converted barn nestled within the owner's land, near the market town of Diss, in East Anglia.

Set all on ground floor, it plays host to a super king-size double (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite shower room, sleeping two people.

There is also an open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area and to the exterior is off-road parking for two cars and a patio with furniture.

The Nest Box is ideal for those seeking a break from routine and a chance to explore a lovely region of England.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £125.

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About the location

DISS

Bury St. Edmunds 22 miles; Norwich 23 miles.

Diss is a popular rural market town in the south of Norfolk, where its buildings offer examples of gothic architecture, and an insight of the towns past life can be found within the local museum. The market place is the hub of the town, which is overlooked by its beautiful 13th century church. At the bottom of the town is Diss Mere, a 6-acre lake with a fountain that runs all day, along with its adjacent park where you can relax while watching the world pass you by, making this a truly idyllic location. Diss has narrow winding streets with secret little courtyards, and a high street offering an array of small shops and tea rooms. On Friday the high street is home to the weekly market and to the edge of town a weekly auction is held in the local salesrooms. To the other side edge of Diss you will find its 18 hole golf course. Walkers can explore the Boudica Way, a wonderful 40 mile walk from Diss to the medieval city of Norwich. Approximately 2 miles from Diss is Bressingham, with its Steam Museum,17 acres of beautiful gardens, garden centre, restaurant, and the Dad’s Army collection where you can wander through Walmington-on-Sea with its original props and vehicles from the TV series. Other local attractions include Banham Zoo, the 100th Bomb Group Museum, along with the many attractions and amenities to be found in the cathedral city of Norwich.

Please note: In the winter season of November to March inclusive, this property has a minimum stay of x7 nights.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The Nest Box was a delightful place for our break.”

“Clare & Chris are fantastic host,nothing was to much trouble and the welcome breakfast pack and treats for Luna was lovely.”

“The Nest Box was a cute little place, just perfect for a long weekend away for us and our dog.”

“We throughly enjoyed our stay at Red House Farm staying in the Nest Box.”

“We couldn't have found a nicer place to celebrate my Birthday.”

“We so enjoyed our stay at 'The Nest Box' & would have happily stayed longer.”

“Excellent time claire and chris are excellent hosts lovely clean accomodation would highly recommend”

“A great find prestine clean, everything you need, lovely and warm, Comfortable Fabulous grounds, quiet perfect in the midst of nature the owners are friendly helpfull attentive, it was perfect for us and will return .”

“Lovely well laid out property with plenty of space, exceeded any expectations I had.”

“We have stayed in some wonderful cottages but the warmth of our welcome has been the best.”

“Chris and Claire were the perfect hosts very friendly and helpful.”

“We stayed here during October, the nest is like a cosy blanket and delight to return to after a cold day out.”

“Well maintained modern barn conversion.”

“Chris and Clair gave us such a warm welcome we couldn't fail to enjoy our stay.”

“Very comfortable environment, peaceful and easy access for sightseeing.”

“Property was all of the above set in a beautiful location, Clare and Chris are perfect hosts in every way, always taking the time to stop whatever they were doing and chat and offer advise on pubs, eating out, places of interest etc.”

“The hosts are so friendly and caring, not nosy and intrusive, but there if you need anything.”

“Lovely clean roomy property with everything you need provided, friendly welcoming hosts, allowing you access to all areas of their property.”

“We had a lovely relaxed holiday at The Nest Box.”

“We had a wonderful time at The Nest Box.”

“Really enjoyed our stay and were made to feel very welcome.”

“A well presented property with all you need for a relaxing comfortable stay.”

“Absolutely loved our stay here.”

“Just right for us with our two dogs (one is a puppy) Warm and comfortable a ...”

“A wonderful and peaceful place to stay.”

“We had long weekend here at the end of August 2022 & it was wonderful.”

“We stayed here for a long weekend for the first time and will be definitely coming back again.”

“Claire and Chris are fabulous host's and made us feel very welcome, especially with 2 dog's, the Nest Box was ideal, we felt at home and enjoyed our stay.”

“We had a lovely stay at the nest box lovely and clean everything thing you need like home from home.”

“Enjoyed our stay, very peaceful and relaxing.”

“A very warm welcome from the owners, and the property is very quiet and beautifully situated in lovely grounds.”

“The welcome we received by both ourselves and our dog, was as warm as the property itself and the ongoing friendliness of the owners, and help received, enhanced our stay.”

“Home from Home This was our second visit to the Nest Box and it definitely won’t be our last.”

“The owners of The Nest Box were so welcoming and very helpful.”

“The personal touches from the owners was great, the accommodation was lovely, nice to see the animals wandering around.”

“Claire and Chris could not have been more helpful.”

“Grounds were beautiful loved the wildlife, hosts very hospitable and friendly, village was quiet with stunning villages to visit in the area, local pub provided excellent food.”

“Fantastic accommodations and lovely host .”

“Beautiful setting, quiet and secluded.”

“Scrupulously clean accommodation, facilities and equipment good.”

“Owners are very friendly and helpful.”

“After lockdown i needed a break somewhere i knew,so having been here before this was my first choice.”

“The owner's conversion from a single storey barn to comfortable holiday accommodation was to a high standard.”

“Lovely, clean and comfortable.”

“Our hosts,Claire and Chris,gave us a warm friendly welcome and a lovely welcolme pack.”

“The Nest Box is a lovely comfortable cottage.”

“Hosts very helpful and friendly, it was a relaxing time away from the stress of the current Covid situation”

“We had a great holiday in our cottage.”

“We have just spent lovely relaxing week at this delightful cottage in the peace and quite of the Norfolk countryside.”

“A relaxing holiday, Chris and Claire went that extra mile to make our holiday complete, local information and knowledge of the wildlife around the farm .”

“The Nest Box cottage was very well equipped with the most comfy bed we have experienced, so quiet at night in the country.”

“The Nest Box was wonderful - well equipped, clean, and comfortable, modern, in a great area and with the added bonus of having the extremely kind owners, Chris & Claire on hand to answer every question and offer help and advise, if needed.”

“Very nice welcome, our hosts were very friendly and helpful, welcome pack was superb.”

“Had a brilliant week at the Nest Box the owners made us very welcome and couldn’t do enough to help us”

“Cottage much bigger than expected and we could not think of anything that was not already provided.”

“This accommodation, although small, is excellent.”

“What a beautiful peaceful setting.”

“An excellent cottage in every aspect”

“This is a great cottage, roomy and very comfortable.”

“Set on a beautiful smallholding, with a mix of woodland, paddocks and formal gardens, in a quite rural setting, superb.”

“Great location in open countryside with good access to both Norfolk and Suffolk.”

“Can't fault anything”

“Everything from directions to location , cottage & owners was perfect, all ...”

“The Holiday was made extra special by having such lovely Hosts Made us feel very ...”

“It was a lovely cottage described accurately.”

“Excellent cottage and facilities very comfortable and a beautiful location.”

“Claire and Chris Tyler made us very welcome.”

“A lovely place.”

“Pristine newly converted Victorian henhouse, more spacious than any holiday let for 2 we have previously stayed in with very large and very comfortable bed.”

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