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Keeper's Cottage

Hemblington, near Norwich, Norfolk
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Complex
Indoor swimming pool
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At a glance

  • Chocolate-box Norfolk cottage with stunning views out over a lake and woodland
  • Former gamekeeper’s lodge that has been exquisitely renovated to a high standard
  • Shared use of the owner’s indoor, heated swimming pool and access to leafy trails

Property code: OC-1781

Gaze out across the lake''s tranquil waters or dive paws first in the shared indoor swimming pool of this former gamekeeper’s lodge. This quaint home-from-home is surrounded by wild walks through woodlands and around a lakeside that you’ll be barking mad not to fall in love with.

After adventuring around the lake and woodland, no better remedy for tired paws is the wonderful underfloor heating at this beautifully refurbished thatched cottage. Plan tomorrow’s walkies in the ultra-cosy lounge that features lakeside vistas; there’s even a special spot reserved for your pup beside the roaring wood burner. Send Rover into another peaceful doze next to the wood burner in the light-filled kitchen/diner whilst you prepare a feast to feed the crowd. Before bedtime, wash mucky pups in the handy downstairs wet room before retreating to any of the three charming bedrooms upstairs. Unleash your four-legged friend outside to explore the extensive lawn, fetch sticks in the woodland or scamper lakeside as your spot a variety of wildlife. There is also a patio area and a shared heated, indoor swimming pool for the humans to enjoy.

The rural village of Hemblington is surrounded by peaceful woodland walks with sticks aplenty. Take the lead and soak up the rich culture and history of the area with your canine companion in tow, 8.5 miles away in Norwich, a city packed with independent shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Treat your pup to the unspoilt golden sand, grassy dunes and enchanting shoreline of Caister-on-Sea Beach just under 14.5 miles away, where you and your four-pawed pal can while away the afternoon paddling the tide and fetching ice creams.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size bedrooms and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 ground-floor wet room with a shower with rainfall head and hand-held shower attachment and a WC, 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC
  • Built-in electric oven, combination microwave oven, electric induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, walk-in larder cupboard and breakfast bar peninsula
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Stairgate, highchair and travel cot
  • 2 wood burners (lounge and kitchen/diner, starter pack of wood)
  • 3 TVs – 2 in bedrooms, plus Smart TV and Blu-ray DVD player in lounge
  • Garden (unfenced and with access to lake)
  • Parking for 3 cars
  • Storage for bikes
  • Shared access to indoor, heated swimming pool
  • Two small/ medium dogs welcome
  • On-site woodland walks
  • Shop 1 mile, pub 2 miles
  • Please supervise children in the unfenced garden, beside the lake and in the pool
  • Pets must also be supervised
  • No fishing, swimming or boating in the lake
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

This property is personally managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jane 25th April 2026

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A really wonderful place to stay and unwind in nature. Simply lovely. The pool was great, the house had everything we needed, and the wildlife was abundant! We were made to feel welcome. Wildlife highlights were seeing a stoat whizz around and getting photos of some brilliant Raptors.

Reviewed by Sarah 11th April 2026

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Lovely cottage with everything you need for a perfect stay. Amazing views and friendly owners. Swimming pool was a fantastic addition. Would recommend to others and hope to visit again.

Reviewed by Iain 13th March 2026

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Amazing cottage, superbly located and extremely tranquil. All the equipment you could wish for and more, very high standard throughout!

Reviewed by Christopher 2nd December 2025

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Reviewed by Philip 2nd November 2025

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Very comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting. Very well equipped. Enjoyed by young children, their parents and grandparents!

Reviewed by Amanda 23rd August 2025

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Fantastic cottage, very well equipped and great hosts. Pool a fantastic addition and our 10 year old was in it every day.

Reviewed by Karen 26th July 2025

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This is our 5th visit to Keepers Cottage and we have had some very enjoyable holidays here. Fantastic location and very comfortable and well equipped place to stay.

Reviewed by Andrew 20th July 2025

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A lovely well appointed cottage in a very peaceful location. A perfect place to relax and unwind.

Reviewed by Jo 16th July 2025

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Beautiful location, fully equipped cottage, and great pool. We had a lovely week, helped by amazing weather, but this place would be great come rain or shine. Will hopefully be back in the future.

Reviewed by Liam 31st May 2025

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The cottage is set on a wonderful plot, with stunning views. Lots of equipment in the kitchen and games in the dining area which makes it truly self catering. Our kids loved it as much as us.

Reviewed by James 18th April 2025

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Stunning. Both full of character and high end technology. Has everything you could want or need.

Reviewed by Stephanie 22nd February 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 17th December 2024

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Amazing property its out 4th stay our little piece of heaven All the extra little touches make our stay amazing Cannot recommend highly enough Hosts are very attentive and always available for any problems Spotless Love love love

Reviewed by Geoff 18th November 2024

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This cottage is located in a very special place - utterly entranced by the the lake and surrounding woodland.

Reviewed by Annie 26th October 2024

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An excellent cottage in an idyllic location. Spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable, home from home. We hope to visit again soon.

Reviewed by Roger 25th September 2024

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Beautifully presented accommodation in a stunning location overlooking a lake. There was woodland where we could safely walk our dogs daily. They had a lovely time exploring. The location was ideal with easy access to the broads and the coast where we explored some fantastic beaches.

Reviewed by Iain 7th September 2024

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Superb location, gives a great feeling of relaxation that can't be described! Owners are fantastic and very friendly with great suggestions for the area. Swimming pool is very nice and great that only shared between 2 cottages. Been 3 times now and each time excellent!

Reviewed by Alex 31st August 2024

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Fantastic holiday, would Highly recommend this to anyone.

Reviewed by Patricia 18th August 2024

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Fantastic cottage, extremely well equipped and in a beautiful setting. Lovely friendly owners who have thought of everything which made our stay everything we could have wished for and more.

Reviewed by Anthony 16th July 2024

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The most stunning accommodation , with a view and location you can only dream of , could have stayed there forever , really miss the place.

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