The Shelduck

The Shelduck: Norfolk

If you're looking for a luxurious, romantic retreat in Norfolk – this newly refurbished cottage could be the place for you. Unwind with a glass of Champagne in the hot tub at the end of the beautiful garden, filled with roses and other cottage garden plants. Later, settle down in the reading corner, next to the log burner, with a good book and a glass of wine from the wine chiller. We adore the vistas over the green and village pond from this cottage – it's the picture-perfect view. As night falls, have a long soak in the free-standing bath with the organic toiletries provided – utter bliss. Your lovely hosts have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable, from bathrobes and slippers to treats for your four-legged friends (if you're bringing the pooch). The next day enjoy breakfast in the light, contemporary glass dining room overlooking the garden. Then, pop over the road for lunch if you don't fancy cooking – one of the top five gastropubs in the area is right opposite. Afterwards, perhaps walk off all that lovely food with a stroll around the village with its pretty duck ponds. For a day at the beach – Old Hunstanton Beach is a thirty-minute drive away – so you can have the best of both coast and country. It doesn't get much more idyllic than this.

Home truths:
*Your host kindly requests you park on the grass opposite the cottage and not on the pavement outside
*The rear garden is fully enclosed
* There are some logs available for the log burner – your hosts ask that you replace what you use
*There’s no washer/dryer, but there are local laundry services who pick up and deliver
*Please keep pets off the furniture
*There are stairs to climb in this cottage
*The local store is a winner of the UK Independent Store of the Year Award in 2021
*There's a reusable bag if you need to pop to the shops – there's a farm shop in the village, while the nearest Waitrose is in Swaffham, an eighteen-minute drive
*Your hosts recommend you book a table if you are going to dine at the busy village pub