Banham Vacation cottage rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, walking and TV

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

Tranquility and peace in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. The perfect place to get away from it all... .....relax and sleep in style!

Welcome to Autumn here at Olde Farm Holiday Cottages, the nights may be drawing in, the leaves are turning into their autumnal best, but the gardens are still bursting with life, the birds are still singing and busy raising their last sets of young, the days are still warm and the star filled night skies are breath taking. Our hens, ducks and moorhens are enjoying these last warm days pottering around the garden and swimming on the pond, the cats and dogs lay dozing in the sunshine. Brenda and Barry the hedgehogs have raised their brood and wander at dusk seeking their supper – a magical sight. All is well with the inhabitants here in Banham. Consider Olde Farm your home from home and we hope that if you arrive a stranger you will leave a friend! Oh and before I forget to mention it, if you’re coming to Norfolk you just have to see the seals and the birds!

Our model and baseline is that our cottages are the ones that we would want to find on arrival and stay in. Our prices are the same all year round, with no increases for the Summer, Christmas, New Year, Easter or half term breaks. We offer total flexibility and your short or long break can start on any day of the week with the only stipulation that you book for a minimum of two nights for most of the year (three in August and at Christmas and Easter). Check in is normally 3pm and check out 11am - if you require an early check in or late check out these can be arranged dependent on availability. Our mission is to have initial guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends

There is a seasonal welcome starter basket just waiting for you full of home made bread, scones, pate, jam and marmalade, local ham bacon and cheese, juice, mineral water, together with an extensive selection of teas and coffees - not to forget the flowers, Prosecco and chocolates! The fresh eggs are from our own small flock of hens and there are apples, plums, pears, strawberries and cherries to pick in season. We are also more than happy to adapt our welcome basket to fit your dietary requirements so if you want vegetarian, vegan, peanut/diary/gluten free then just let us know. If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion then please tell us and we can go that extra mile for you! If you want to arrange an extra special treat for someone on arrival then again just let us know and we can work together to make your celebration even more memorable.

Set amongst working farmland and pasture our cottages form part of a barn conversion and its outbuildings which were built around 150 years ago for the farmhouse and still working farm next door - so particularly at harvest there are times when you will hear and see tractors and other farm vehicles coming and going about their business. Where we are is very 'real' rural Norfolk but it is also beautiful and uplifting and the lack of street lighting means the huge star filled skies are mesmerising - wrap up warm, sit outside in the evenings and just drink it all in.

One cottage (the Bee's Knees) adjoins the main house (Rivendell) with another cottage (The Borrowers) adjacent in the courtyard. Situated in Banham, between Thetford and Norwich just South of Attleborough, we are ideal for visits to Banham Zoo, the Snetterton Motor Circuit, Bressingham Steam Museum, Englands only Whisky distillery (The English Whisky Company) and several other Norfolk and local Breckland attractions including a day out at the races at Fakenham Race Course or Great Yarmouth. See for yourselves the wonderful wildlife at Minismere (home of Springwatch). Indulge yourself with a spa day at Centre Parcs at Elvedon which is easily reached or in The Retreat in the famous Jarrolds Department store in Norwich.

The nearest train stations are Attleborough or Diss. If you are planning on flying in then the nearest local airport is Norwich with Stansted and Luton within approximately 90 minutes drive.

If you are looking for high levels of quality in comfortably furnished and well equipped cottages with WIFI, Smart TV/DVD/, Roberts sound system, ceramic hob, granite worktops, combination microwave, full sized electric oven, fridge, freezer, coffee maker, food mixer, blenders and laundry facilities then we feel sure they will easily meet your requirements.

The cottage is deal for couples, families and can be booked alongside our luxury one bedroom cottage accommodation (The Borrowers) for larger groups. We also welcome all pets. There are books, games and DVDs together with a large toybox to keep the little ones (or the adults) amused in the evenings or on rainy days.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Crib
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Climbing frame
  • Swing set
  • Trampoline
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

We live next door so can be as accessible or as remote as you wish! We always try to ensure that we are here to meet and greet guests and show you around the cottages and gardens. There is a full information pack in the cottage which gives you information about the local attractions, shopping, eating out and take-aways. We would be happy to help you plan your stay with us.. Consider The Bees Knees your home from home and we hope that if you arrive a stranger you will leave a friend!
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

We expect our guests to treat the cottage with the same respect they would their own home

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About the owner

Magdalene M.
Calendar last updated:
27 Mar 2024

Years listed:
9

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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757jayneb
St. Albans, United Kingdom

Lovely family friendly stay
May 2023

Couldn’t fault our stay at the Bees Knees - they had everything we needed for us and our toddler daughter including bed guard (that they kindly put shared for our stay), bathroom step, child toi… More 

29 May 2023

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Response from the owner
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for ‘road testing’ the bed guard. We do try to always go that extra mile for our guests and nothing makes us happier to know that it works and is appreciated. We look forward to seeing you all again here at Olde Farm. Dalene & Alex

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Emz891

Lovely Stay
Mar 2022

We came for a weekend trip away. Absolutely beautiful cottage, with lots of adorable bee decor. The cottage had everything you could think off. We had scones, fresh bread, eggs, ham, milk and butter l… More 

19 Mar 2022

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Bridget M

Absolutely wonderful family break
Aug 2021

We had an absolutely wonderful stay in this idyllic cottage along with our family who stayed in the Borrower's. The cottage was perfect and so warm and welcoming. Dalene and Alex have thought of … More 

1 Sep 2021

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303hannaht

Home from home
Jul 2020

What a beautiful hidden little gem! My family of 4 (including a 12 and 4 year old) enjoyed 3 nights at the Bees Knees. Cupboards were stocked with everything you could possibly need or want. The accom… More 

23 Jul 2020

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Response from the owner
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and it was a pleasure to meet you all and we look forward to welcoming you back to stay with us again. Dalene & Alex

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rose386
london

Wonderful stay
Mar 2020

The Bees Knees was a brilliant holiday house for our family, including 2 young children. The cottage was well equipped with a very thoughtful welcome pack. It was cosy and the beds were very comfy. Th… More 

15 Mar 2020

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and it was a pleasure to meet you all and we look forward to welcoming you back to stay with us again. Dalene & Alex

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Why can't I call Magdalene (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Magdalene (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Magdalene (the owner) a message.

If Magdalene (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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