In King's Lynn .You'll find Norfolk Coast and Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Brancaster Activity Centre and Holkham Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles
Sandringham House - 25 min drive - 19.7 miles
University of East Anglia - 51 min drive - 44.3 miles
Getting around
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
French's Fish Shop - 8 min drive
The Bowling Green Inn - 9 min drive
North Norfolk Cellars - 8 min drive
The Lookout - 8 min drive
The Jolly Sailor Pub - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
The Old School House is a charming conversion of part of a Victorian school, presented with a combination of period and contemporary decor. This unique high-ceilinged period holiday home comfortably accommodates six guests with plenty of living space and charming original features like stripped wooden floorboards. Downstairs there is a light and airy sitting room which opens into a contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, with the advantage of a separate snug to escape to. Upstairs there's a quirky en-suite king-sized bedroom and a further double bedroom and twin bedroom, sharing a large contemporary bathroom. It's Ideally located in the heart of Burnham Market with the advantage of being set back from the road with an attractive walled garden. It's only a short walk to the village green with its excellent selection of independent shops and restaurants and less than 10 minutes drive to the stunning North Norfolk coast with its wide open sandy beaches.
Ground Floor
Entrance hall: attractive entrance with original stripped wooden floorboards, round table with globe, a period wood burner (decorative only). There's a cupboard with the original school coat hooks. Steps lead down from here to:
Sitting room: a wonderful high-ceilinged room with a comfy L-shaped sofa and two armchairs, a large Smart TV, a period wood burner (decorative only). There's a piano which guests may use with care. Leads through to:
Kitchen/breakfast room: a light and spacious contemporary kitchen with integral appliances including an under counter fridge, freezer, dishwasher, electric oven with halogen hob and a microwave. There are windows overlooking the church, skylights and a large wooden dining table with six leather chairs. A large sideboard and dresser provide useful extra storage space. . Utility room: with an additional tall fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, clothes airer, a sink and cupboards. There is a high chair available if required.
Cloakroom: with hand basin and WC.
Snug: cosy sitting room with a large velvet sofa, snuggler seat, period wood burning stove (decorative only), built-in bookcases, Smart TV, DVD player and a selection of DVDs and games.
There is the advantage of free fast Wifi at Old School House. There are 2 tower electric fans stored in the cupboard under the stairs for your use.
The stairs are not steep and are carpeted, with a hand rail.
Halfway to the First Floor
Bedroom 1: quirky room with a high pitched ceiling and skylights, a king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers, clothes hanging rail. En-suite shower room: small room with a shower cubicle, hand basin, illuminated mirror with shaver socket and WC.
First Floor
The stairs continue up to a landing where there are a further two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Bedroom 2: good-sized room at the front of the house with a wrought iron double bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers, wardrobe, ornamental fireplace, built-in cupboard and shelves.
Bedroom 3: with twin beds that can be made up as a king-size bed if requested, bedside tables and lamps, wardrobe, chest of drawers, shelves and an ornamental fireplace.
Bath/wet room: spacious contemporary bathroom. The shower area has a drencher head, there's a separate bath, heated towel rail, hand basin and WC.
For those staying with children, a high chair and travel cot are available at the property.
Outside
The Old School House is located along Front Street, set back from the road, with the garden to the front.
The south facing garden is walled and fully enclosed, with paved and lawned areas. There's an outside table and chairs to seat six, a separate deck-chair/lounger area and an outdoor table tennis table for guests to use.
Whilst there is no designated off-street parking, there are no parking restrictions and it should be possible to park outside the house.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
584470
Frequently asked questions
How close is Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to the airport?
This cottage is 33.8 mi (59-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to the beach?
This cottage is 5.6 mi (16-min drive) from Brancaster Beach and 6.7 mi (10-min drive) from Wells-next-the-Sea Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to downtown King's Lynn?
This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Burnham Market.
Old School House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews