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Enchanted by thatch and character.

Cottage with kitchen, near Norfolk Broads

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Escape to Violet Cottage, a charming 17th-century thatched retreat in the heart of Norfolk's Broadland. With its inviting open fire and spacious garden, this enchanting cottage is perfect for families and pets alike. Unwind with Freeview TV or enjoy al fresco dining in the large enclosed garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
The current price is NZ$449
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

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

Enchanted by thatch and character.

Enchanted by thatch and character? You’ll love Violet Cottage for your Norfolk break. Children and dogs alike will also love the garden.. 8 steps to entrance.

All on the Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Open Fire

Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Logs for open fire available locally. Large enclosed garden with gardn furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This enchanting, 17th-century, thatched cottage lies in a traditional Broadland village of Catfield. The middle one of a little row of three, it is very comfortable with an open fire in feature inglenook fireplace, and enjoys its own large rear garden. Perfect for exploring Broadland, with its delightful villages, nature reserves, bird watching, and miles of reed lined waterways – Hickling Broad is just 4 miles away and Horsey Mere is 9 miles. Boats can be hired at Potter Heigham (3 miles) and sailing, fishing and cycle hire are all available locally. Sea Palling, 5 miles, offers lovely sandy beaches. Norwich 18 miles. Shop/PO and pub serving food 100 yards.



Suitable for up to 2 pets

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

su-E2882-E2882
2 Bedroom Accommodation in Catfield Near Potter Heigham
2 bedroom accommodation in Catfield, near Potter Heigham Cottage

About the area

Map
Catfield, near Potter Heigham

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hickling Broad - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cromer Beach - 31 min drive - 38.6 km
  • University of East Anglia - 33 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Southwold Beach - 60 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

  • Lingwood Station - 15 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Swan Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Broadlands Fish And Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Harnser - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanted by thatch and character. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enchanted by thatch and character.?

As of 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enchanted by thatch and character. on 17 Jan 2026 start from NZ$448.54, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Enchanted by thatch and character.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanted by thatch and character.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanted by thatch and character.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanted by thatch and character. located?

Situated in Great Yarmouth, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Norfolk Broads and Hickling Broad. The Museum of the Broads and How Hill Trust are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Enchanted by thatch and character. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christine Dalton

Such a beautiful little cottage we loved every minute there.

Such a beautiful little cottage we loved every minute there.Not much in the village local pub very nice and friendly and the food was excellent then there was a small village store. It was very good location for us for getting to Norwich and we also went to sea palling bit chilly but lovely beach for walk also went to Cromer and some other little places we highly recommend and we will be booking again very soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina Wilkins

A great place for a quiet time away with my husband and the dog.

A great place for a quiet time away with my husband and the dog. We loved sitting all cosy with a proper log fire and the dog loved the garden which was big enough for her to run around in. Plenty of throws provided to prevent the dog getting mud on the furniture. The bed was comfortable. This is a good base for the area with everything you need within a short drive. If we could, we wood have happily stayed for good.
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10/10 Excellent

Doug Mumford

Lovely cottage, no criticisms whatsoever.

Lovely cottage, no criticisms whatsoever. Everything was clean, tidy and comfortable, Tescos 5 minutes away and wonderful beaches within 10 minutes drive. Pub and shop were 1 minute walk from the house and a large quiet lawned garden to enjoy if you just want peace and quiet. The dog loved it as well !!
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8/10 Good

Christine

Homely and comfy.

Homely and comfy. Great log fire. Really well placed for exploring the broads. Would stay there again. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Isabelle

Lovely comfortable cottage with everything you need , except good reception/WiFi so would not be sui

Lovely comfortable cottage with everything you need , except good reception/WiFi so would not be suitable for anyone looking to work from there but ideal if you want a screen break! Felt at home immediately and great for log fires in the evening, watching tv, reading books, scrabble etc. Lovely touch of bottle of wine, flowers and chocolates on arrival - we brought a range of basic stuff with us as not all rental properties provide everything but it was all there. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

James

B

Brilliant location Very friendly hosts Would come again Large Enclosed back garden Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Martyn

V

Very very good Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Sean

Cottage very clean, beds really comfy, garden beautiful, would be nice to have internet.

Cottage very clean, beds really comfy, garden beautiful, would be nice to have internet. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely pretty cottage, spacious living room, tiny but well equipped kitchen, nice bedrooms, very l

A lovely pretty cottage, spacious living room, tiny but well equipped kitchen, nice bedrooms, very large garden with mature trees. Very close by is a pub that does food, and a local shop. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Corinne

Beautiful cottage with a lovely garden and parking.

Beautiful cottage with a lovely garden and parking. Pretty much everything you need for the week, although a fan would be a great addition for the hot weather! Lovely, clean and cosy. Ideal location for us to go between the broads and beaches, all within a short driving distance. Would definitely recommend :) Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

This is a beautiful cottage with a wonderful, large garden.

This is a beautiful cottage with a wonderful, large garden. Please note that wardrobes should be fixed to the wall as one in particular toppled easily. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Fay

Lovely cottage with large secure garden for dogs .

Lovely cottage with large secure garden for dogs . Will be perfect when WiFi available from August 2020 Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Cook

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It was a very pleasant part to stay and smack in the Middle of getting to Norwich or Great Yarmouth and going around the Broads by Road plus picking up a Day Boats
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8/10 Good

Rebekah

Very clean and tidy, cute cottage with all the essentials.

Very clean and tidy, cute cottage with all the essentials. Friendly owner who left wine and chocolates as welcome gift. Lovely garden and open fire made it cosy. Info about local area would have been useful, mattresses on the firm side (we found them uncomfortably so!) but excellent value for money. We would definitely return.
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8/10 Good

Jean

Just like home from home.

Just like home from home.a lovely quaint cottage,very clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Glynis

This is a lovely little cottage.

This is a lovely little cottage. A great location for cycling, boating and the beach. Lots of interesting things to do and places to visit. The cottage is clean and comfortable with a lovely, private garden at the back. It has everything you need for a busy, fun, self catering holiday. The village shop is close by, open long hours and is good for basics.
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10/10 Excellent

tim

A very nice place to stay.

A very nice place to stay. We really loved the fantastic garden because it was so quite and there was plenty of space for my son and I to play football. Catfield is also a fantastic broadland village to stay in as it is near all the boat yards, and with a nice supermarket just up the road at Stalham. And is also near a park. Norwich is within easy reach by using the Postwick park and ride just off the A47.
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

We had a lovely stay and a big plus for the large garden especially for your pets.

We had a lovely stay and a big plus for the large garden especially for your pets. Strongly recommend and we will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

A great mini break and we loved it so much we are hoping to go back next year .

A great mini break and we loved it so much we are hoping to go back next year .
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8/10 Good

John

c

cottage wonderful furniture very uncomfortable we came home early as a result
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8/10 Good

diane

Lovely cottage, fabulous garden.

Lovely cottage, fabulous garden. Very peaceful location.
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8/10 Good

Kati

Cottage was nice, clean and some pretty flowers to welcome us.

Cottage was nice, clean and some pretty flowers to welcome us. However, was told 4 steps to property but it was actually eight. Not recommended for anyone who has trouble with stairs. I could only go out once a day and stay out. Once back home I had to stay. Thank goodness the garden was lovely and a nice size. No book was available regarding nearest Dr., vet, pubs that accept dogs, what could be recycled and day of collection etc. However it was in a nice location and easy to get anywhere, and was lovely and quiet.
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10/10 Excellent

David

Bijou cottage, no room to swing a cat in bathroom or kitchen but very good lounge diner.

Bijou cottage, no room to swing a cat in bathroom or kitchen but very good lounge diner. Bedrooms adequate. Garden superb. Sofas clapped out. T'stat control to remote boiler idiosyncratic. Needed to be set to 22/23 to achieve room temp of 20. Light bulbs not all working. Draughty single glazed windows. Needs updating and routine maintenance but still good value for money. Dog friendly, lots of garden birds, nesting when we were there. No wi fi, limited freeview channels. Pub very ordinary but friendly, looking as though time had passed it by, though up to the minute food prices for limited menu of typical pub grub!
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

L

Lovely cottage central for a lot of places and good dog walks around village
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10/10 Excellent

Martyn

C

Cottage was wonderful very clean comfortable beyond our expectation We can't wait for our next holiday in September Thank you