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1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk

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Microwave, dishwasher, highchair
TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Microwave, dishwasher, highchair
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk

Furnished and equipped to a high standard, 1 Dix Cottages is a romantic boutique coastal delight located at the heart of the charming and beautiful village of Thornham. Surrounded by stunning walks, and very close to the outstanding gastropubs, the deli, and other fabulous village amenities, this hideaway is also a 25 minute walk from the beach.

Perfect for a short romantic getaway for two, a family summer break or a great spot for good friends to spend some time away together, 1 Dix Cottages exudes comfort and warmth. The downstairs living environment comprises of a well-equipped country kitchen, a delightful breakfast/dining area and a cosy sitting room. Warmed by modern electric storage heaters, and a charming wood burning stove adds extra cosiness and emits ambient light on chilly evenings. Upstairs, two inviting bedrooms are presented (a king-size and a twin room), which share the use of a good sized family bathroom with walk-in shower. Outside, the west facing private garden hosts garden furniture and barbecue. Two cars can park on the cottage's private driveway.

Located in the middle of the village, 1 Dix Cottages boasts some wonderful places to eat right on the doorstep. The award-winning gastropub The Orange Tree is just over the road. Five minutes walk away, Thornham Deli offers great breakfasts and relaxed dining. A little further down the road there is a selection of eateries and shops at the Drove Orchards, including superb fish and chips or pizza at Eric's. Walkers and birdwatchers are spoilt for choice with the North Norfolk coast path moments away, and RSPB Titchwell a short drive or half hour walk away. Thornham also has its own beautiful, often deserted, wide expanse of sandy beach which is waiting to be discovered. The vast beach at Brancaster with its resident colony of seals is ten minutes' drive way. The Coasthopper bus stops in the village, making it easy to get anywhere along the coast.

1 Dix Cottages and the neighbouring cottage can be booked together for larger groups: 2 Dix Cottages (sleeps six guests).

Additional Information:
Sorry, no pets.
A refundable security deposit of £200 will be applied when booking this property.
​Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.

Property manager

Norfolk Hideaways

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

A Superb Stylishly Furnished Gorgeous Little Cottage
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About the neighborhood

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Thornham, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Brancaster Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station - 27 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishers Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Honeystone - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Sailors - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thornham Deli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eric's Fish and Chips - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from RSPB Titchwell Marsh and within 3 mi (5 km) of Brancaster Beach and East Sands. Courtyard Farm and Norfolk Coast are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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1 Dix Cottages, Thornham, Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marion J.

A cosy cottage for a winter stay

The property is comfortable and clean, well appointed and has all facilities for a holiday. The location is ideal for the coast and village.

6/10 Okay

Mrs Miriam & Mr John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1 Dix Cottage

Excellent location for exploring North Norfolk coast Private parking a bonus Beds very comfortable - bedding & towels good quality & adequate But disappointed with the bathroom - bath too high, toilet stained, mould around bath unsightly & unhygienic Poor instructions regarding heating which is required for cool autumn evenings Would be helpful in Information folder to have nearest Doctor, Dentist & A&E Dept Also Chemist, PO & Garage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colin T.

excellent experience from start to finish.

Cool & efficient contact. Helpful & friendly staff. Cottage in tip top condition -- what,s not to like? Only problem we received emails but they were devoid of content.
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8/10 Good

Jane M.

Location location location

The title says it all! Everything on your doorstep from this cottage in this lovely village. Three pubs with good dining, Thornham deli, Drove Orchards and, best of all, the walks. We saw lots of wildlife, including Chinese Water Deer. The cottage itself would be ideal for two adults and two children, but was a wee bit of a squeeze for four adults. The lounge would benefit from an extra armchair, there is room in the corner. Being a bit picky, we thought that the property would benefit from having a deep clean now and again. Certain areas were a bit grubby/dusty. To summarise: this is a comfortable cottage, with parking and a suntrap garden area, in a desirable location.
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8/10 Good

howard t.

1 dix cottages

Good location Perfect for the coast hopper bus Seating would be inadequate for 4 adults We where okay as only 2 of us Storage heater difficult to control the heat when we wanted it A bit mean only providing one bin bag!!!!!!!!!! Overall a nice stay in a good location
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8/10 Good

Simon P.

1 dix cottages

All in the property was good apart from the electric shower over the bath which had a very poor flow and kept tripping out making the water go cold while showering. If that was fixed then it would get top marks!!
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8/10 Good

Alison T.

Dix cottage stay

We love Dic Cottage. It's the second year we've spent Christmas there and it was lovely both times. This year we were even left really nice treats a lovely card and wine which was such a nice touch. The location is perfect too. We love Thornham. The only negative was the hot water. We didn't use it excessively by any means but was disappointing not to be able to fill a bath for the kids one 2 occasions and even for very short showers it would go cold. It was a minor detail though and overall an excellent place
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10/10 Excellent

Love it

Love this cottage soooooo much. This is our 3rd time at Dix - would be more than happy to live here! So cute and conveniently located just across from our favourite pub in Thornham. What more can I say?
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8/10 Good

Traditional Norfolk cottage in lovely village

Very comfortable cottage in great location with well appointed kitchen but requires some tlc. 4 light bulbs (2 in kitchen, 2 in bedroom) not working and couldn’t find any replacements. Outside light over front door and blind over kitchen door u/s. Shower very noisy but feeble and needs replacing/updating. Upstairs doors need modernising. Generally downstairs much nicer than upstairs but with recommendations could be superb!
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10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Delightful cottage in beautiful village

This compact cottage met our needs perfectly and was exactly as described and pictured. The private parking and secluded garden made it very convenient and cosy. Lovely welcome gifts - thank you. Not a criticism just a point to note - the brochure mentioned a freezer in the shed but there was no shed , and just the ice box integral to the under- counter fridge.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely little cottage

Had a great stay here. It’s a lovely cottage in a great location on the main road going to all the different locations. Was within walking distance of everything we needed from the deli to various pubs for eating. Very clean and really loved the garden. The only negative was that I would definitely replace the mattress as it was nowhere as comfortable as when we last stayed a couple of years ago.
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8/10 Good

Enjoyable stay overall

From some of the few reviews we could find on this property I think we enjoyed our stay more than some others appeared to do. Of the problems others mentioned: yes, the cottage is next to the main road which can be busy but by early evening traffic is much reduced and we did not find this an issue. There is indeed an air con or similar unit next door just over the garden fence which went on and off periodically, but again caused us no real problem. The property was clean and spacious with pleasant bedrooms and comfortable lounge and if the bath/shower was a bit of a hurdle to get in and out of you soon got used to it. It was a bit slippery though and we would suggest a bath mat is made available. The cooker was not the simplest to operate but again instructions are available and clear and after just a couple of goes we found it worked perfectly well. This was the only property we have stayed in let by Norfolk Hideaways that did not provide a welcome pack, no big deal, but it is a nice gesture when you arrive to see one there, it does not have to be a cornucopia of delights. Otherwise, we were happy to stay there and all of us had a good holiday.
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6/10 Okay

Nice cottage but a few issues

A nice cottage in a good location. Unfortunately the road is noisy and cottage needs a good deep clean
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely holiday cottage

Nice cottage good living area n kitchen with lovely garden and great position in the village. Good sized bed rooms and very well finished all round. A great place to explore the North norfolk coast. We had a lovely holiday there!
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8/10 Good

Another lovely stay at Dix Cottage

This is the second time we have stayed in this cottage which had been partly refurbished since our last visit. We were very comfortable and found found the cottage well equipped. The slightly damaged fridge was about to be replaced. We would happily stay here again and would recommend to our friends.
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8/10 Good

Alan C.

Short mid week break in Feb 2020

Good location and condition of cottage. Nice box of chocs and bottle of wine on arrival. Whole area is wonderful. Only 1 point to raise, lounge electric heater fan very noisy, could not use whilst sitting in lounge.
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8/10 Good

Very good but it’s the little things that make a cottage great

We’ve stayed here before and it’s an excellent cottage in a great location. This visit wasn’t however as good as our previous visit. The cottage was quite cold on arrival and relies primarily on overnight storage heaters; it took a full day to get the property up to a reasonable temperature. One log for the wood burning stove felt a little mean. The extra electric heater was missing it’s feet and felt unsafe to use. We had to purchase items for the kitchen too. There were no dishwasher tablets and no washing up liquid for us to use. It’s the little things that count. Only one spare loo roll too and this had suffered damage from damp, and the loo could have been cleaner! The two bedside lamps were still not working in spite of a previous visitor flagging this up. At over a £100 a night in November, perhaps the marking should be “Could do better”. And this was perhaps highlighted by the wonderful Orange Tree Inn over the road from the cottage who were trying to tempt customers with their offer of a standard double room with breakfast at £49 during our stay. That said, it is a lovely little cottage and we will probably be back. Please just try harder!
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in an excellent location

Had a lovely week in this cottage. Although it is well situated for the beach and other places along the coast it is on a busy main road so if you are a light sleeper take earplugs! We have stayed in many cottages over the years but unfortunately this one was not as well equipped. We did not expect to have to buy cleaning equipment/foil/cling film/hand wash etc although we realise these items are not necessarily provided - they have been previously. The air con unit outside the cottage next door is very noisy. The chocolates and wine were a lovely gesture. When the smoke alarms were faulty they were fixed very promptly. Thornham is a lovely village with 3 pubs within walking distance that do delicious food. Would recommend this cottage.
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage, beautiful village

Lovely cottage, road a lot quieter than we expected. Comfy bed. Shower and bath great, fills quickly and water nice and hot. Towels big and fluffy. Good equipment and appliances in kitchen ( toaster browns unevenly and may need replacing?) Beautiful scented honeysuckle around door and lovely flower border. Wooden garden Furniture- lovely for a sunny lunch or dinner. Some minor improvements we'd like to suggest are : a pair of kitchen scissors would be useful, a couple of hooks in the kitchen for t-towel and hand towel would be useful, another shelf in bathroom and a new blind would be good, maybe put the back door key in the key safe with the front door key? Thornham is a beautiful, quiet village and we would definitely stay at 1 Dix cottages again.
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8/10 Good

Homely stay.

Generally very good and only no welcome pack, only a few cleaning left out and no courtesy call from Norfolk Hideaway was main negatives. Lovely cottage in a great location though and would recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

Had a wonderful week in Norfolk at Dix cottage. We have stayed in the larger cottage before but this was also great. Had fabulous weather wonderful walks wells to Holkham , various parts of Pedlars way. Great food at the pubs and the deli
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8/10 Good

Enjoyed our stay at Dix cottage

The location was Excellent , opposite a pub that did delicious suppers! So convenient. Everything that one needed,although perhaps some cushions for outside chairs would be welcome in the summer months? So many places to visit within the locality.
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6/10 Okay

Lovely location, but creature comforts sadly missing

We couldn't fault the idyllic location - Thornham is lovely and the perfect place to explore the coast. But there were a myriad of issues with the house which marred our holiday... The master bedroom was unbearably hot - no great surprise when we discovered the hot water cylinder for the house was in one of the cupboards. A heads-up, or the provision of a fan, during this heatwave would have been very welcome. As it was, we had to go and buy one. Also, dishwasher tablets and bin liners are a very strange welcome pack to receive on arrival. A pint of milk would have been appreciated more, and prevented a mad late-evening dash to Lidl on a Saturday night! Ignoring the broken cooker switch and window sash lock (both speedily dealt with by the Holiday Let company), the only shower in the house was awful - either scorching hot or freezing cold - the internet connection is patchy at best, and the TV reception packed up right in the middle of England's World Cup semi-final, which did not go down well!