Family-oriented pleasant cottage with garden, pool & barbecue

Woodpecker offers stylish single story family friendly accommodation, in the countryside close to the north Norfolk coast. The barn conversion has lofty beamed ceilings and a bright open living space. Perfect for guests of all ages, the cottage has French doors and a private patio with direct access to extensive fenced gardens where children can run and play. You'll find plenty to do on site, including taking a dip in the luxury indoor heated pool, tennis or activities in the games room. Woodpecker has 3 bedrooms and an open plan kitchen dining & living space with comfy sofas and a Smart TV with access to Netflix etc. The main bedroom has a king-sized bed with storage space in the wardrobes and a small ensuite shower room with W.C and hand basin. The cosy twin bedroom has a two 3ft single beds and storage space. The third bedroom has a 3ft single bed or space for a travel cot plus storage in the wardrobe. There's a family bathroom with a bath and over bath shower, handbasin & WC. Fluffy white hand and bath towels and handmade hospitality soap is provided for guest use. The home from home kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of cupboard & worktop space, ideal for whipping up family meals and picnics. Appliances include a cooker, fridge freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Cupboards and drawers are stocked with cutlery, crockery glasses pans and oven trays. There is also a toaster, Tassimo coffee machine and cafetiere and tea towels and oven gloves are provided. Outside you'll find a private patio and fenced garden with a gate and direct access to the shared gardens and play areas. The patio is equipped with a charcoal barbecue and garden furniture ideal for informal al fresco dining. The gardens are East facing and an ideal spot for a sundowner, as the sun sets at the end of a busy day exploring the Norfolk coast. There is plenty of private parking and E.V. charging available onsite. Sorry, we do not permit dogs on our main site. Cranmer is just outside of Fakenham and ideally located for the major north and West Norfolk attractions. Whether you are looking for nature watching, sporting activities family adventures, nature parks or visiting grand historic houses, estates and gardens you will be spoilt for choice for things to do for all ages. The spectacular coastline is the highlight of the county with a number of award-winning beaches including magnificent sandy beaches of Holkham bay and Wells next the Sea beach within easy reach of Cranmer Country Cottages. Alongside trips to the beach, boat trips, seal trips, steam train journeys and browsing the independent boutiques of Burnham Market and Holt are amongst our guest favourite things to do whilst they're here. For foodies there are a number of excellent eateries in Burnham Market and our local pub/restaurant is listed in the Michelin guide. Our local town of Fakenham comes alive on a Thursday, market day, where you will find local produce, bric a brac and a live auction taking place. Wells-next the sea is where they bring in the daily catch of fish and shellfish, a bustling port with shops cafes pubs and 2 very good fish and chip shops facing the quay. There is plenty of opportunity for nostalgic bucket and spade trips to the seaside complete with crabbing and rock pooling and fossil hunting. All in all this part of Norfolk offers everything you need for a quintessential English staycation and if the weather changes the cottages are spacious and comfortable for a few hours indoors with books and games, and of course there is always the pool and the games room to keep family occupied!