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Smiths Cottage

Little Thornage, near Holt, Norfolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Idyllic getaway for couples or friends, tucked away in a picturesque hamlet
  • Walk along the old railway 1 mile to nearby Holt
  • Relax in the garden overlooking the water meadows
Property code: OC-NCC56

With a large exposed brick inglenook fireplace, wooden beamed ceilings and a farmhouse-style kitchen, this cottage is perfect for a family of four seeking a tranquil getaway in a traditional countryside cottage. Set in a sleepy rural village on the edge of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, your time away can be filled with scenic dog walks, lazy days on the nearby sandy beaches and trips to the surrounding quaint towns of Norfolk.

Enter the property through the side door past the convenient utility room into the kitchen. This space is bright and homely with neutral tones throughout, wooden worktops on the fitted ‘U’-shaped kitchen unit and an antique-style dining table surrounded by nature-themed art. Continue into the lounge to find an eye-catching fireplace with a wood burner, characterful wooden beams across the ceiling and contemporary furnishings. Also on the ground floor is a shower room and twin room. Climb the cottage-style stairs to reach the first-floor suite boasting views over the river meadows with a king-size bed and a bathroom. Outside you’ll find a garden to the front and rear of the property with an enclosed south-facing lawn and furniture.

During your stay in the sleepy village of Little Thornage on the edge of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, you’ll be just 6 miles away from the expansive sandy shores of the dog-friendly Salthouse Beach. After going for a dip, explore the Salthouse Marshes nature reserve (6 miles) or enjoy some bird watching at Cley Marshes (5 miles). For a spot of shopping or a meal out, head to the market town of Holt (2 miles) – which is also home to the green flag awarded Holt Country Park (2.5 miles) which stretches over 100 acres.

  • 1 king-size bedroom, 1 twin . Please note the property will sleep 4 +1, the 3rd bedroom, which contains a 3ft single bed, is accessed via the master bedroom and the door from the 3rd bedroom leads to the bathroom.1 bathroom upstairs with WC
  • 1 downstairs shower room with WC
  • Electric oven, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine and dishwasher
  • Smart TV/DVD, CD player and Bluetooth radio
  • Wood burner, first basket of logs provided
  • Phone reception is only available in parts of the cottage
  • Cottage style steep winder stairs to first floor
  • Parking for 1 car or 2 small cars in front garden
  • 1 mile from shop and pub, 4 miles from beach
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Adam Beeney

This property is personally managed by Adam.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julia 2nd June 2026

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Such a sweet cottage we had a lovely long weekend, Everything you need was provided, location Excellent and enclosed garden for our dog , Would definitely stay again .

Reviewed by Patricia 30th May 2026

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Lovely to go back again for the 7th time. Good spot, quiet and we had the weather.

Reviewed by Sadie 13th May 2026

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This is a charming cottage. We had everything that you need provided. We could not find anything negative to say ar all, a very relaxed and enjoyable break, thankyou.

Reviewed by Penny 7th April 2026

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Beautiful cottage in an ideal location, very well equipped and perfect for our holiday.

Reviewed by Patricia 20th February 2026

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Cottage was lovely and we had good weather too which was a bonus.

Reviewed by Paul 27th December 2025

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very cosy cottage, ideally situated- owner is very attentive

Reviewed by Clare 5th December 2025

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Our third stay at Smith Cottage and everything was as lovely as usual. Would thoroughly recommend

Reviewed by Patricia 21st November 2025

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Lovely cottage in a lovely setting. This has been our 4th time and we are going back again soon.

Reviewed by Paul 7th November 2025

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Reviewed by Angela 3rd October 2025

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We loved our week at Smiths Cottage. Picturesque and quiet location. The cottage is warm and cosy and the kitchen is very well equipped. Also a great base for us to visit different villages on the coast and then return to rest in the peaceful setting. We would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Alison 26th September 2025

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A perfect cottage in a beautiful area of the country. Everything you need to make your own meals and a very comfortable place to stay The location is peaceful , lovely to take our dog for country walks from the back door. Our second visit and hope to visit again

Reviewed by Vivienne 19th September 2025

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Lovely, peaceful,cosy cottage in an idyllic spot. Well equipped with everything you would need. Very quiet, no passing traffic. Enclosed, sunny back garden where we enjoyed breakfast, lunch and relaxing after long walks with our dog on the nearby beaches. No light pollution so great to see stars in the very dark sky. Appreciated the welcome basket Read moreafter a long drive. Hide

Reviewed by Liz 12th September 2025

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Lovely old cottage, had a brilliant stay. Lovely welcome basket including bodywash for all, much appreciated! Beds are super comfy, very good quality linen. Downside - parking is very tricky, you need to reverse between very narrow gateposts, difficult to get the angle right as narrow lane with house opposite. Steps into the property, backdoor stepRead more not as steep as side door and high step into shower. The property is fantastic though with a lot of sun in the garden and very peaceful. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 18th August 2025

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Lovely little chocolate box cottage in a peaceful rural setting, with lots of lovely little walks and central to main towns and attractions , just a 20 min drive away. Nice check in from the owner to check everything was OK and little welcome pack . Relaxing stay had by all.

Reviewed by Patricia 18th July 2025

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As usual, a lovely cottage, nice and quiet and no light pollution. We have stayed many times and will stay again.

Reviewed by David 11th July 2025

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We very much enjoyed our second stay at Smith's Cottage, it's in a very peaceful location on the edge of old water meadows and just the rightdistance from the coast, not too close and not too far. The cottage itself, was very clean, tidy and well organized.

Reviewed by Rosalind 4th July 2025

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Smiths Cottage was very homely, we really enjoyed our week .We enjoyed our visit to The Kings Head Letheringsett and the lovely walk into Holt. Thanks again for a great stay!

Reviewed by Barry 6th June 2025

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The cottage was just great, good location just off the beaten track with plenty of countryside around it. Just a short drive into Holt with everything you would need. Very lucky with the weather as plenty of sunshine. If we return to the area then we would check this cottage out first.

Reviewed by Jane 23rd May 2025

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Beautifully renovated cottage in ideal location to explore the surrounding area. Lovely garden too - which we would have enjoyed more if the weather had been better. A short drive into Holt for supplies. Very quiet area, we enjoyed the peacefulness.

Reviewed by Ian 25th April 2025

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This was our second stay at Smith's Cottage - that alone is a tacit recommendation - but in truth, familiarity added another dimension to our excellent experience. A perfectly equipped, classic cottage in a completely exquisite location, Smith's Cottage proved an ideal focus for a break in which we could truly relax. It genuinely felt like home. ThRead moree owner's commitment and attention to detail are obvious throughout one's stay and standards are impeccable. Exemplary in every way! Hide

Reviewed by Penny 14th March 2025

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The cottage is in a lovely little village small but very nice and quiet down side is no shops to walk too

Reviewed by Clare 6th December 2024

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We loved this cottage so much the first time that we made a return visit. Just as lovely the second time. We hope to make it 3 in a row

Reviewed by Paul 8th November 2024

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What a wonderful cottage for me and my border collie. An extremely quiet road (caused by a ford completely unsuitable for cars a short distance away) ensured an almost traffic free environment yet with miles of off road dog walking within easy reach. I took an elderly vision impaired friend to stay there for a week and although he found the very stRead moreeep stairs difficult he also loved the peace, comfort and safety of the cottage. Norfolk as ever a lovely County and 85 bird species seen. Hide

Reviewed by Keith 4th October 2024

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I would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a quality holiday stay which is warm and cosy with everything you could wish to find by way of equipment, comfortable beds and a peaceful location. The stairs would be a challenge for people who have limited mobility and there are a couple of raised thresholds but the downstairs bedroom is more tRead morehan adequate. We have just finished our third stay and it won't be our last. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by R 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Clive 23rd August 2024

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Beautiful little cottage in a very tranquil setting. Everything you need for a great break is provided by the owners and a nice touch for them to come and say hi...

Reviewed by Paul 2nd August 2024

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Lovely cottage in a great location with lots to see and do nearby and very dog friendly.

Reviewed by Sally 26th July 2024

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Our third visit to Smiths Cottage which says it all really. Perfect location for us and very cool in the hot weather we had this time.

Reviewed by Ann 12th July 2024

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Loved it. Cottage is just beautiful, the owner has thought of everything you could possibly need. I read all the reviews before we went so was aware of the stairs but were absolutely fine.

Reviewed by Bob 5th July 2024

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What a great find. Lovely cottage in a nice location. Plenty to do with easy travel to beaches and woodland walks. Fiona (owner) was so helpful. Welcome pack was a nice touch. Thank you.

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