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Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
To deliver on this we've set out a number of environmental and social pledges which help to focus our efforts;
you can read more about them in our Impact Report.
This is why we've partnered with Sustonica, the first global certification for holiday lets,
to support our owners to be more sustainable.
The Sustonica certification focuses on four key areas: energy conservation, water conservation,
waste reduction and promoting inclusiveness. They are on a mission to become the most widely
recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
Welcome pack well recieved, thanks. Lovely, relaxing area with friendly pubs.
Reviewed by Stewart5.0★Sep 2024
"This is a lovely little cottage with everything you could possibly need."
It's situated in a beautiful village with an excellent pub just a few yards walk away. Shopping facilities a 10 minute drive but most importantly for us, it's no more than 20 minutes drive from a range of wildlife centres and the beach. The owner came promptly to fix an issue with the bath when required and there was a lovely welcome pack on arrival. Perfect!
Reviewed by Penny5.0★Sep 2024
"Ideal location for broads and coast."
Sweet characterful cottage. Well equipped kitchen. Modern heaters easy to use. Unfortunately the cottage has a large spider population and the patio was full of weeds so even if the weather had been better we wouldn't have wanted to sit out there (unless we weeded it ourselves!) We didn't find the cottage particularly comfortable, the dining chairs very hard, very small wardrobe in the main bedroom and no wardrobe, bedside table dressing table or drawers in the second double bedroom so nowhere to put anything, four wall hooks were supplied plus one on the door. Although only two of us, we needed to use both the rooms for health reasons (we are in our 70's). To make matters worse the very characterful cottage opposite has a security light flashing many times over night, straight through the very thin curtains so this disturbed our sleep. (Not the fault of the owner of course). Didn't like the absence of curtains or blinds in the kitchen and bathroom. However it is a very good location, lovely walks straight from the cottage.
Reviewed by Peter4.7★Sep 2024
"Beautifully clean and bright cottage in a quiet and pretty lane."
Minor drop on a couple of scores - no curtains in bathroom leave you feeling slightly exposed, and there's no washing machine. Otherwise lovely.
Reviewed by David4.4★Jun 2024
"A very comfortable base located in a beautiful village and ideally placed for exploring the broads and the coast."
Reviewed by Frances5.0★Jun 2024
"Lovely cottage,only 150 yards from tha pub, good meals , we had a traffic jam one da 2 tractor’s went passed , everything was good in the cottage and it’s sited not far from load’s to do ."
Reviewed by Brian4.4★Apr 2024
"Lovely little cottage, all the basics that you would need were provided, loved the little welcome basket."
Parking is infront of the cottage and definitely for a small car. Owner was also kind enough to provide a high chair for us. Would definitely come and stay again!
Reviewed by Vicky4.7★Sep 2023
"We had an enjoyable stay at Wallflower cottage and would recommend it to others."
Its location affords particularly good access to the beach/ coast. However, with a little more attention, the owners could make this an even better offer. For example, we holidayed during the hottest week of the year but on arrival, discovered a winter duvet on the main bed. The bedroom door also rubbed on the carpet and really needs to be planed on the bottom. The potato peeler was also a bit pants but that may have just been my dodgy fingers. General instructions left on the coffee table could be improved to make most of the property and the surrounding areas. (The WiFi was a bit patchy and didn't extend further than the sofa and I had to link the SMART TV into the internet to access YouTube, iPlayer, Amazon, etc.) The property was cleaned to a good standard but certain areas looked a little tired (flaking paint and walls where guests have rubbed against); which will undoubtedly be addressed in the off-season. As mentioned, parking is a little tight at the front of the property but this can't be helped. Overall, a really nice stay that has left us with some pleasant memories. Thank you.
Reviewed by Phil4.1★Sep 2023
"Wallflower cottage iscosy and clean the
Village could do with a shop"
Reviewed by Pauline4.4★Aug 2023
"Such a lovely cottage, really well equipped in a great location, a really welcoming pretty little village."
A little gem, really glad we found it, will definitely be returning.
Reviewed by Beverley5.0★May 2023
"We had a lovely stay in Wallflower cottage, we just would have liked some kind of window covering in the bathroom!"
Reviewed by Anne4.7★May 2023
"Lovely cottage, great location for exploring the local area, great pub up the road, friendly staff & great food."
We were staying over the Christmas week & this is the first time we have been away at this time of year when there has been no Christmas tree or lights, very very disappointing, we spent Christmas Eve looking for them which we found, if you are renting out over this period more effort is required other than a few sprigs of holly!
Other than this the cottage had everything you required for a week away.
Reviewed by Sarah-jayne4.1★Dec 2022
"Lovely cosy cottage in a nice quiet location."
Well equipped cottage but with no washing machine so a second set of towels would have been appreciated especially as there was only 2 of us and the cottage accommodates 5 people.
The bed was really comfortable and rooms tastefully decorated. The shower was amazing although the water can be very hot like others have mentioned.
The parking at the front is limited if you have a large car but it wasn’t a problem for us.
The rear yard although very private is very misleading and much smaller than it looks on the pictures.
However we had a wonderfully stay at Wallflower cottage and we would definitely recommend it. The welcome tray and flowers were a lovely touch.
Reviewed by Sue3.8★Sep 2022
"A very enjoyable stay in a lovely cottage!"
Helen the owner was lovely and it had everything we needed! Would 100% recommend and hopefully will return soon!
Reviewed by Ryan4.4★Sep 2022
"Just home from a lovely week."
The cottage is very comfortable and clean. It’s location is great for exploring North Norfolk. Plenty to see and do reasonably locally - a very dog friendly area.
The cottage is small but was absolutely fine for three of us and our dog.
Parking is limited to 1 car but within a short walk there are places to safely park if needed. The courtyard garden is small but nice, it has a picnic bench with an umbrella and a washing line.
We would definitely stay at this cottage again!
Reviewed by Claire4.7★Aug 2022
"In a great location, newly refurbished to a high specification, very clean and lovely and light."
It is petite - though it has a huge bathroom! - but was fine for us as we are a family of three and we were out and about most of the time.
I had taken some domestic/kitchen things with us, but didn't need most of them and the welcome basket was very handy as you can't check in until 4pm. I would definitely recommend Wallflower Cottage!
Reviewed by Juliette4.1★Aug 2022
"Very clean and comfortable in a lovely village nice touches with the welcome tray."
Reviewed by Maxine5.0★Jul 2022
"Loveky stay clean minimalist look."
Perfect size for our family. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Amy5.0★Jul 2022
"We loved the property, its position, condition and comfort."
Very near Norfolk Wildlife Trust Hickling Reserve, which was a revelation.
Just about space for one car to park outside, but we also made use of the village car park not far away.
Reviewed by Juliet5.0★Jun 2022
"Spotless and comfortable cottage situated in a quiet village within easy walking distance of Hickling Broad and easy driving distance of numerous attractions."
The property has clearly been recently renovated to a high standard - the rooms are bright, airy and uncluttered. Everything we needed was provided for our family of four. Could not fault the property - we'd love to return.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2022
"In the Sykes literature it stated that the dishwasher should be used."
wallflower cottage did not have a dishwasher. Not a problem for us. Just pointing out an inaccuracy.
Reviewed by Steven4.7★May 2022
"Absolutely delightful cottage, in friendly village."
We had the most wonderful time.
The cottage itself was ideal for us, spotlessly clean, warm and cosy. There was nothing more we needed. The little courtyard garden was lovely to sit in with a glass of wine, on our return from our long walks, and there are so many beautiful walks from Hickling. A fantastic base.
The greyhound, just up the road, was lovely local, friendly and offered great food, we actually ate there twice in one week, unheard of for us as we do like to try different places when we are away.
The Ingram swan, for a night of find dining, and just a 10 minute drive away is also a must.
A fantastic holiday. Feel so lucky to have found it.
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Apr 2022
"Parking space was a lot smaller than it appeared on the photos, however it did not spoil our enjoyment of this lovely cottage."
Ideally located for visiting Norfolk.
Reviewed by Joyce5.0★Apr 2022
"We had a lovely stay in this cosy clean quiet cottage nearby pub is very good local beaches beautiful ."
Seeing the seals at horsey was the highlight for me .
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Mar 2022
"Beautiful cottage."
We loved Wallflower Cottage, it is stunning.
It’s very clean, comfortable & looks like lovingly & recently restored, we had a lovely stay & would definitely like to return.
We have stayed in quite a few Sykes cottages & this in our opinion, is one of the best, although we have never been disappointed.
We visited Horsey, Happisburgh, Sea-Palling, Winterton-On-Sea, Cromer, & Wroxham…
We know the area well as we have been several times before, the beaches are all stunning.
It is truly one of my favourite things to sea the seals at Horsey.
The Nelson at Horsey does lovely food, The Dunes cafe at Waxham barns does lovely breakfasts. We enjoyed The Greyhound (end of the lane) friendly, welcoming & good steaks.
Very sad to leave to come home but we’ll be back.
Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Feb 2022
"Very quaint cottage in a friendly, welcoming village setting that’s accessible to many local attractions and far afield ones too."
The cottage itself is relatively new, as immaculate inside with all the essentials to make your stay comfortable. The welcome basket of tea, coffee, sugar and milk was a nice touch in view there is no shop within the village and you’re unable to access the property until 4pm. At the front there is just about enough room for a car, although not ideal for a large vehicle. Back courtyard is small and paved but ideal for a small dog and/or toddlers (no BBQ facilities). Only criticism is that the extractor fan over the cooker makes a racket if the wind is up and in the dead of the night it becomes even more apparent.
The local pub, The Greyhound serves excellent pub gastro food and the staff are exceedingly friendly, as are the locals. We ate there twice over the New Year and walked away thoroughly stuffed from just eating mains - No desserts, which is unheard of for our family
Reviewed by Eloise4.4★Dec 2021
"Lovely cottage ."
Good location to see areas within vicinity.
Very clean and welcoming .
Reviewed by Pam5.0★Nov 2021
"We had a really great stay, Wallflower cottage is wonderful and is in such a great location."
Reviewed by Alex5.0★Oct 2021
"We had a super stay in this excellent cottage."
Have already booked for Spring 2022.
Reviewed by Neil5.0★Oct 2021
"Just returned home from a lovely week staying in Wallflower cottage."
Tea, coffee sugar, milk and biscuits had been left for our arrival.
Local pub, The greyhound is two minute walk, freindly staff and lovely food. We visited Sea-Palling which had a lovely beach. We walked from Sea Palling to Wexham, the sea lions were close to shore in Wexham. We took a boat ride around the Broads using Broad Tours. We had a lovely walk from Horsey Windpump to Horsey Gap and again the Sea Lions were so close.
I would highly recommend the cottage as its spotless and so close to loads of things to do.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Aug 2021
"Well kept cottage containing everything we needed."
Beach only a short drive away and lots of nice places to eat.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double with raised single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with woodburning stove (no starter pack provided).
Electric central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher
TV and WiFi
Electric inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one car
Enclosed courtyard with furniture
One well-behaved dog is welcome (£25 pet supplement)
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 3.6 miles
The property
Stalham 3.2 miles.
Nestled in the quaint village of Hickling, not far from the town of Stalham in Norfolk, is this lovely, detached home, Wallflower Cottage.
Lovingly restored by the owners, the property is now a delightful base for families to come together and enjoy a relaxing country break.
After a day of rambling, look forward to unwinding on the sofa, resting in the open plan living space, here you will also find a TV and a woodburning stove, offering a gentle warmth to the room.
Move into the kitchen, continuing with a light and airy feel, here you can utilise several appliances to assist in your home cooking, whether you fancy a light snack or filling feast.
Make your way upstairs to find the bedrooms, offering a king-size and double with a raised single bed, these bedrooms have been neutrally finished and house a good amount of storage space for your personal items.
Begin the day with a refreshing shower in the family bathroom, or return here in the evening for a lazy soak to soothe your muscles.
To the outside of this Hickling cottage is an enclosed courtyard, a spacious area where you can enjoy a drink whilst your canine companion stretches their legs.
Within the surrounding area there are many fishing, walking, cycling and boating opportunities together with magnificent nature reserves.
Venture to the scenic Hickling Broad, owned by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes with fantastic wildlife including the rare Swallowtail Butterfly, the impressive Emperor Dragonfly and Marsh Harriers.
As you build up an appetite, discover some of Hickling’s fine eateries, including the Greyhound Inn, Pleasure Boat Inn, and the Ingham Swan, three charming pubs serving a selection of home-made pub classics and some fine dining courses.
Find further adventure at Bewilderwood, a huge award winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure, visit the Wroxham Barns to see talented craftspeople create unique gifts and clothes, or take a boat trip on a Victorian steam boat at the Museum of the Broads.
With all this, plus the city of Norwich easily accessible, Wallflower Cottage offers a charming break, whatever time of year.
Wroxham 8 miles; Norwich 15 miles; Great Yarmouth 17 miles.
The market town of Stalham, with its high street with a good range of shops and eateries, is a typical North Norfolk town. There is a small market which comes to the town on Tuesdays and a farmers’ market on every other Saturday, as well as regular sales in the town hall. Stalham is one of the major starting points of Norfolk Broads boating holidays and a museum to give you an insight in to the Broadland environment is a must. Just a few miles inland from fantastic beaches, this is a perfect base for exploring the Norfolk Broads and coastline.
This property offers the following short breaks:
Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas
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