A family-friendly stay in Fakenham awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and 10.3 km (6.4 mi) from Norfolk Coast. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
Norfolk Coast - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
Pensthorpe Natural Park - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
The Granary Theatre - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
Holkham Hall - 18 min drive - 14.7 km
Getting around
Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 21 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Sculthorpe Mill - 2 min drive
McDonalds - 6 min drive
Costa Coffee - 5 min drive
The Limes (Wetherspoon) - 5 min drive
Shapes Restaurant - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast
Tern Cottage is a cosy single-story barn conversion suitable for a family of 4. The bright contemporary living space overlook gardens and privately owned farmland. The fenced gardens mean that you can arrive fling open the doors and allow the children to run, discover the play spaces and make new friends all within the watchful eyes of their parents. The accommodation is part of a cluster of converted barns close to South Creake benefitting from excellent onsite amenities including the luxury indoor salt dosed swimming pool, tennis courts, games room, cycle store & 24-hour laundry.
Tern has two bedrooms and an open plan kitchen dining & living space. The rooms all have vaulted ceilings with an airy feel. The bright living space has a dining area, comfy sofas a Smart TV and a selection of games & books. The main bedroom has a king-sized bed with room for a travel cot and ample storage space in the drawers and wardrobe. The second bedroom has clothes storage with two 3ft single beds suitable adults or children.. There is a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower, handbasin & WC. Fluffy white hand and bath towels provided for guest use. The home from home kitchen is well-equipped kitchen with plenty of cupboard & worktop space, ideal for whipping up family meals and picnics. Appliances include a fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher & gas oven. Cupboards and drawers are stocked with cutlery, crockery glasses pans and oven trays. There is also a toaster, Tassimo coffee machine and cafetiere and tea towels and oven gloves are provided.
Outside there is a private patio and fenced garden with a gate and direct access to the shared gardens and play areas. On the patio you'll find a charcoal barbecue and garden furniture ideal for informal al fresco dining. The gardens are east facing and an ideal spot for a sundowner as the sun sets at the end of a busy day exploring the Norfolk coast. There is plenty of private parking and E.V. charging available onsite.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Bicycles
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 700 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Pets
No pets allowed
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
Studio
Tern Cranmer Cottages Fakenham
TERN COTTAGE Cranmer Country Cottages Fakenham
TERN COTTAGE Cranmer Country Cottages Apartment
TERN COTTAGE Cranmer Country Cottages Apartment Fakenham
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast?
The closest beach to Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast is Wells-next-the-Sea Beach (12.6 km).
Does Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast have a pool?
Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and an indoor pool.
Is Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, laundry facilities and highchairs, it's no surprise that Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast?
No, Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast?
No, pets are not allowed.
Tern Cottage 2 bedroom cottage with indoor heated pool close North Norfolk coast Reviews
Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rosalind L.
5 Sept 2025
Great holiday
We enjoyed being able to use the pool, kids playing on the field and all the other facilities like the games room. Staff were very helpful when we needed them. Location great for visiting some of the sights of Norfolk.
Rosalind L.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 Apr 2024
Stay at Cranmer
Lovely amenities and well thought out facilities especially for families. Thankyou we enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrea N.
12 Nov 2024
Half term stay
The kids loved the facilities on site, especially our own private slot in the swimming pool! There was lots to do in the area. I would definitely recommend this place for families.
Andrea N.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Alice L.
25 Aug 2024
Relaxing holiday in Norfolk
We enjoyed our stay in Norfolk. The holiday home was clean and well equipped. The pool was in good condition and warm. We also really enjoyed the tennis courts and games room.
Alice L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
12 Jun 2024
Family birthday weekend
Lovely, well-furnished spacious cottages with grassy and paved outside areas for play and relaxation. Good facilities (swimming, games room, EV charging) on site. Convenient location for short excursions to coast and inland attractions.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alice H.
28 Apr 2025
Easter break
Great spot. Our kids loved playing with other kids in the mornings and afternoon in the field behind the cottage.
Very safe enclosed area.
They also loved exploring the play room and of course the swimming pool.
Great stay with kids, lots to do in the nearby area too.
Alice H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 Apr 2024
Great stay
Our second visit and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. My children absolutely loved the swimming pool and the space to run around outside. The cottage was clean and comfortable and the staff were very responsive. Close to so many good places to visit, and the owners offer lots of recommendations which is brilliant. We’ll definitely come back.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Jul 2024
Excellent stay
We booked this cottage along with two others so our wider family could spend time together. It worked brilliantly - the accommodation was great, the facilities well thought through and easy to use. It was great being able to have dinner outside and watch the children play on the playground. We will definitely be returning.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
8 Jun 2025
A luxury holiday
We love staying at Cranmer Country Cottages, especially for the beautiful warm swimming pool, and the Norfolk countryside. I have to say that there were at times, twice of which were in the middle of the night, very loud noises from aircraft landing at the nearby Sculthorpe landing strip (which I read has the second longest runway in Europe). But I would happily go back to CCC for another stay, and would just put up with these aircraft noises.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rosalind L.
19 Aug 2024
A fantastic swing, great for the kids
The kids loved the play area and the pool. We did find that the pool may have been over chlorinated or something as it gave us stinging eyes. The house was comfortable and well equipped. We found plenty to do within the nearby vicinity and would definitely consider coming back!
Two friends and I booked the cottage for the weekend as we were doing the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike on the Saturday.
It was the perfect stay for us. Comfortable and spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing our tired bodies in the pool on Sunday!
The outside area is simply stunning and we very much enjoyed eating alfresco watching the sunset. We would love to come back with families in tow to make use of the games room, tennis courts and field/garden.
The hosts were so friendly and welcoming.
The perfect weekend- Thank you x
Dani G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessica O.
9 Jun 2024
Perfect accommodation for 4
We stayed in Tern along with our eldest grandson while the rest of our family stayed in Avocet and Garden House close by. This proved to be a perfect arrangement for us, being able to escape from the noise and commotion of the 7 other grandchildren! Tern is perfect for 4 both for space and equipment. It is ideally located for the swimming pool, games room and the field for games and outdoor play. Can’t recommend it highly enough. We will be back!
Jessica O.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca P.
29 Jan 2025
Restful stay
Very last minute stay here. Cottage was lovely and modern. Nice to receive a welcome pack. There is an onsite laundrette which was handy. You need to pay for the tumble dryer or there’s washing lines at the cottage. Games Room and Pool were an added bonus and as we were the only ones there had more time in the pool.
Owners were introduced themselves but were not intrusive and were very communicative via email.
I did suggest some items that I thought would be useful for other stays.
The only thing I would suggest would be for a mobile number to contact the owner rather than email as I don’t feel as if that would be as quick in an emergency.
Rebecca P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
16 Jun 2024
3 nights in Tern
This time we stayed in Tern cottage for 3 nights.
We returned to Cranmer due to its ideal location, being roughly 15 mins from Wells and Holkham.
If you're not eating out, there's a nearby Walsingham farm shop. Supermarket such as Waitrose can also deliver here.
The cottage is well appointed. The living space is open plan with great view of the garden space. It was a comfortable space including the beds.
The main selling point is the swimming pool. It's excellent to have for a family stay with these facility. Also having both open swim at the start / end of the day as well as a rota offering private swim is perfect. The garden (or rather the field on the back) is the perfect open space ideal for family play.
Although we wouldn't hesitate to go back, if we were to pick fault or to have to ask for improvements then it would be:
- An insect netting for the sliding door. There were a lot of flies in the cottage after opening doors on a warm day
- A larger sink in the bathroom, it was adequate, but small.
- More storage in the bathroom, particularly for your items around/near the mirror
- Address or notice of the smell to the main bedroom, which seemed to come from the old building walls on the garden side