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Cottage
The Old Butcher’s Shop is a luxury, dog friendly holiday home just 5 miles from the coast at Brancaster. With a laidback, contemporary feel, this spacious yet cosy cottage sleeps 8 in 2 double rooms and 2 twin rooms. There is plenty of space for all to enjoy with a large lounge, kitchen and separate dining room, family bathroom and en suite shower room. All rooms are beautifully furnished and styled. A real home from home and a great place to relax at the end of a busy day.
Lounge
To the right of the entrance hall, the large lounge provides seating for 8 with a wood burner to cosy up to on cooler evenings. There is also a flat screen TV, DVD player and a cupboard full of games. The French doors provide access to the enclosed rear garden.
Kitchen
To the left of the entrance hall is the k...The Old Butcher’s Shop is a luxury, dog friendly holiday home just 5 miles from the coast at Brancaster. With a laidback, contemporary feel, this spacious yet cosy cottage sleeps 8 in 2 double rooms and 2 twin rooms. There is plenty of space for all to enjoy with a large lounge, kitchen and separate dining room, family bathroom and en suite shower room. All rooms are beautifully furnished and styled. A real home from home and a great place to relax at the end of a busy day.
Lounge
To the right of the entrance hall, the large lounge provides seating for 8 with a wood burner to cosy up to on cooler evenings. There is also a flat screen TV, DVD player and a cupboard full of games. The French doors provide access to the enclosed rear garden.
Kitchen
To the left of the entrance hall is the kitchen with a table and chairs, range cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave.
Dining Room
There is also a separate dining room with seating for 8.
Bedrooms
There are 2 double bedrooms upstairs with an en suite shower room to the master bedroom. There are 2 twin bedrooms downstairs. All bedding consists of feather and down duvets and pillows.
Bedroom 1 - master bedroom
This is a double bedroom with an en suite shower room, wardrobe with plenty of hangers, 2 chests of drawers, bedside cabinets and comfy chair. This bedroom is upstairs.
Bedroom 2
This a double bedroom with wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets and chair. This bedroom is upstairs.
Bedroom 3
This is a twin bedroom with wardrobe, chest of drawers and comfy chair. This bedroom is downstairs.
Bedroom 4
This bedroom is downstairs. The trundle bed can be made up as a twin bedded room or as a single. The bedroom also has a chest of drawers, bedside cabinet and handing space.
Bathroom & En suite Shower Room
The family bathroom which includes a toilet, bath and separate shower is downstairs. The en suite shower room is upstairs.
Rear Hall & Upstairs Landing
Take a book from the bookcase in the rear downstairs hall (with access to the garden) and escape to the peace and quiet of the upstairs landing with an armchair, table and reading lamp.
Utility Room
There is also a utility room with a toilet, washing machine, tumble dryer and second fridge.
Table Tennis
The games room off the rear, enclosed garden with a table tennis table will keep children and adults entertained.
Garden
With an outdoor table and chairs and umbrella for shade, you can enjoy cooking on the BBQ in the enclosed, rear garden on warm evenings.
Dog Friendly
This well equipped, dog friendly (max 2) property is perfect for the whole family or a groups of friends whatever the time of year.
Parking
There is plenty of parking available in the driveway for at least 4 cars. There is also a Tesla charger ( type 2 ) fitted at the property. Other makes of car would need to check for compatibility.
Guest access
You will have exclusive use of the property for the duration of your stay.
Other things to note
There is a pond on the neighbouring land to the front of the house.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
No smoking is permitted at this property. Maximum 2 dogs.
Dogs are not allowed upstairs, on the furniture or in the downstairs bedrooms.
Bedrooms
2 Doubles4 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Emma T
Hosting since July 2018
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: If you have any queries during your stay, I will be available by phone or email.
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Everything excellent thank you. Lots of space. Very clean and well set up. Would definitely visit again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Visited June 2021
Written 17 June 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
heather s
Ossett, United Kingdom3 contributions
Stunning Property
Our 3 generation family of 6 people stayed at The Old Butcher's Shop for one week. After speaking to Rachel, the owner, she was good enough to let us take our 4 dogs with us. Docking is a small quiet village but makes a great base to visit the North Norfolk area. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need and the furnishings and decorations are both practical and tasteful. The garden is great for children and dogs, although our smallest dog managed to squeeze under the hedge but we used the windbreaks to cut off her escape route. The wood burner is lovely for cooler evenings but the French doors can be opened wide for the warmer weather. The showers work really well and we made good use of the dishwasher too. We had 3 cars which we were able to park on the drive with room to spare. The downstairs bedrooms and house bathroom make it ideal for the elderly and the ground floor is all level with no steps. A superb property, highly recommended.
Visited May 2019
Written 2 June 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
David H
Hoveringham, United Kingdom4 contributions
A real gem - goregeous house, beautifully appointed!
We spent a lovely couple of nights enjoying this fantastic house. Every luxury was provided and there were good showers, amazingly fluffy towels and comfy beds. Lovely setting and a great place to spend time with friends. Would definitely recommend!
Visited December 2018
Written 23 December 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Saddeck S
80 contributions
Beautiful accommodation
We loved our stay at The Old Butcher's Shop in the pretty village of Docking. The house is beautifully decorated throughout and thoughtfully supplied with everything you could possibly need. I think it has the best equipped kitchen of anywhere we have ever stayed! We enjoyed comfy beds, a log fire and eating outside in the courtyard garden (weather permitting!). There are plenty of nice places to eat a short drive away, as well as a small supermarket and a fish and chip shop in the village. We were also well located to access a choice of pristine north Norfolk beaches. We would love to come back.
Visited May 2018
Written 3 September 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rachel T
Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and, of course, you would be very welcome to come back!
Written 4 September 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kirsten B
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom4 contributions
Girls long weekend
What a gorgeous house. All the creature comforts that we needed. Lovely decor, really comfy beds topped off with beautiful bedding-so relaxing. So nice to have the wood burner in November. We went for some lovely walks along the coastal paths, which were only a short drive away. Lots of nice pubs along the way, serving delicious food-and a lot of dog friendly places too.
Wouldn’t hesitate to go back again-either with a group of friends or for a family holiday
Visited November 2017
Written 2 September 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rachel T
Thank you very much for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your weekend. You would be welcome back any time.
Written 2 September 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Amanda M
1 contribution
Perfect Norfolk retreat
The Old Butcher's Shop is a lovely spacious house and was ideal for a family get together. Docking is a lovely village with fabulous walks and glorious countryside. We explored nearby beaches, Burnham Market and played golf at nearby Royal West Norfolk at Brancaster. The house is beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean, beds were very comfortable with lovely linen, plus bathrooms had a plentiful supply of fluffy towels. Great sized dining room plus a large kitchen with additional table and chairs. Kitchen had quality equipment for cooking proper meals. It is a lovely, lovely home and we will definitely come back to The Old Butcher's Shop.
Visited April 2018
Written 8 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rachel T
Thank you very much for a lovely review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Butcher's Shop. You are welcome to come back any time.
Written 9 August 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Adventure795744
1 contribution
Beautiful luxury home from home, all needs thought of!
Exceedingly stylish and beautifully decorated. It is such a delightful holiday home, the beds are so, so comfortable! The kitchen is very well-equipped, everything has been thought of that you might need. Family-friendly with table tennis, games, books for the children, and a safe rear garden to relax in. Plenty of space for 8 people, and a dog with parking for 4 cars which is a bonus - we will certainly visit again!
Visited April 2018
Written 5 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rachel T
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Butcher's Shop. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Written 6 August 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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What this rental offers
Outdoor amenities
Patio
Private yard
Parking
Parking available
Things to do
Fishing spots available
Watersports
Living spaces
Highchair
Kitchen and dining
Grill
Dishwasher
Freezer
Refrigerator
Kettle
Microwave
Cooker
Toaster
Entertainment
DVD player
Ping Pong table
Stereo system
Television
Bathroom and laundry
Dryer
Iron
Linens provided
Towels provided
Washer
Location info
Kid friendly
Nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Tennis court
Countryside area
Indoor amenities
Central heating
Fireplace
Internet access
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
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About the neighbourhood
Docking is a pretty village just 10 minutes from the beautiful sandy beach at Brancaster and the trendy Georgian village of Burnham Market.
Docking has a great little supermarket which is open until late, a pub, fish and chip shop, large village playing field, tennis court and bowling green.
It is a great place from which to explore North Norfolk, be it the stunning coastline, the nature reserves at nearby Titchwell and Holme next the Sea, the royal residence at Sandringham, the market towns of King’s Lynn and Fakenham, watersports at Hunstanton or playing golf at one of the nearby courses, there is something for everyone.
Getting around
To make the most of the area, a car is essential for getting around.
Access
Car required
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Tennis courtWatersports
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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