Houghton Farmhouse - sleeps 18 guests in 7 bedrooms - Walsingham

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Walsingham, Norfolk

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham14 min walk
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach10 min drive
Holkham Hall19 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom #5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #6

3 Single Beds

Bedroom #7

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Houghton Farmhouse - sleeps 18 guests in 7 bedrooms

Houghton Farmhouse is a 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom period farmhouse that can comfortably sleep 18. There is a choice of 2 large receptions, including dining room for 18 and smart TV room. The gardens are extensive and include a separate games room.

The house has been furnished to a modern and extremely comfortable standard with all imaginable conveniences; a fully stocked kitchen to enable your culinary juices to flow free, be it for a quick snack for all or that 5 course banquet for 18 people to celebrate the special occasion.

Houghton Farmhouse is ideal for family gatherings; to celebrate that wedding anniversary, special birthday, or simply to get friends and family together under one roof.

The garden is c. 1 acre in size and very private. We have converted one of the period barns into a games room, to include table tennis, pool, darts and numerous games etc.

The kitchen benefits from a walk-in larder and separate utility room, with washing machine, dishwasher and separate large fridges & freezer.

The lounge has soft seating for 18 with an open fire-place (logs can be provided for a fee). There is a wall mounted Sony Smart TV, with surround sound cinema system, connected to the internet and with a library of films for those rainy/lazy days in. If you have your own lovefilm or similar account, you can access them via this TV setup.

We have recently installed a heated swimming pool, with enclosure for all year around swimming.

Wheelchair access is not perfect. The house is very old, and built in several stages. There are therefore slight steps to accommodate different ground floor levels. This is normal for houses of this age and standard. However, these small variances in floor levels makes wheelchair access awkward, but not impossible. Some doors are wide enough to allow access.

Please note that the broadband in the house is provided by a third-party supplier. We cannot be held responsible if the service dips or stops working for any reason outside of our control. Of course, we will endeavour to remedy the situation as promptly as we can, but as you will appreciate, we are reliant on the third party.

Property manager

Big House Holiday Rentals

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is an outdoor wall mounted ashtray.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Walsingham

This cottage is located in Walsingham. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norfolk Coast and Holkham National Nature Reserve, while The Granary Theatre and Bygones Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Whin Hill Cider and Natural Surroundings.

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Walsingham, Norfolk

What's nearby

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 14 min walk
Norfolk Coast - 4 min drive
Holkham National Nature Reserve - 5 min drive
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 10 min drive
Holkham Hall - 19 min drive

Getting around

Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 23 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Costa Coffee - 7 min drive
Henry IV Fakenham - 6 min drive
The Limes - 7 min drive
Aldiss - 7 min drive
Running Horse Pub/Restaurant - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Houghton Farmhouse - sleeps 18 guests in 7 bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Houghton Farmhouse - sleeps 18 guests in 7 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Houghton Farmhouse - sleeps 18 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Houghton Farmhouse - sleeps 18 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Houghton Farmhouse - sleeps 18 guests in 7 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Walsingham cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and Norfolk Coast. Holkham National Nature Reserve and St Mary's Priory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Maureen B.

7 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Girly weekend

Property was in a great location and perfect for a fun girls weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

2 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house and garden

We had a lovely 60th birthday celebration here. Nice big garden and very well equipped for dealing with big groups.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

10 Mar 2016

Lovely place to stay!

We have literally just got back from Houghton on what was a fantastic weekend away with the family over Mother's Day weekend. The house is exceptionally clean and was lovely and warm. I read about another customer complaining about heating surcharge but this was not an issue to us. The only things which we can think of which are in no way criticisms but more feedback for the benefit of future customers is that it would be great to have stair guards at the bottom of the stairs too. We were impressed that there were stair guards at the top of the stairs though! We think it would be lovely to get some more lighting in the pool enclosure as we all would have liked to have had an evening swim. The only other thing is that it was really muddy outside the games room so perhaps a little step or something? Not an issue in the summer but we had a lot of rain this weekend. We found the house warm and comfortable equipping us with everything we could possibly think of! Perhaps some little history of the house would be nice in the visitor folder. In no way a criticism that this was not included though! These are again not complaints but the only things we could think in order to help the management of this beautiful place! Would definitely recommend to anyone!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

29 Nov 2013

Fantastic Hen Weekend

I stayed at Houghton Farmhouse for my hen weekend in July and I have to say it was the most perfect weekend! There were 14 of us and we all had such an amazing time. On arrival to have milk in the fridge and some wine on the table was very thoughtful. The house itself was a dream - all the bedrooms were beautiful, light and airy with good selection of beds in each room. The beds themselves were so comfortable and bedding luxurious. The kitchen was better equipped than my house at home and everyone staying said how much they would love it! The huge fridge and freezer in the separate room were also much appreciated on the very hot weekend for storing our wine (and food)!! The gardens and outside spaces are also well equipped so we were able to have a wonderful BBQ outside and all sit around with plenty of seating for everyone. Similarly inside the lounge is a great area to all sit around and socialise and we didn't feel squashed in at all. It is a short distance to Wells beach which is lovely and the nearby villages also look great for exploring and we can't wait to go back again. I would highly recommend this for any groups or families as its a wonderful house and I will have so many memories from the perfect weekend.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

30 Oct 2013

Perfect Weekend

For my 35th Birthday we booked Houghton Farmhouse for 18 of us, and from the moment we arrived to the moment we left we had a truly idyllic stay. The house was perfect for a large group, beautifully decorated (unlike so many holiday rentals) spotlessly clean, spacious, and with huge beautiful garden. Each room was decorated differently, decently sized and with gorgeous furniture. We cooked a lot! And the kitchen had every utensil we could wish for and the Aga was a dream to cook on, and with the dining room connected it made for dinner party heaven! We also had wonderful weather so made use of the modern BBQ. We did not have one complaint and are already booking for next year once the pool is finished! Clair was so helpful right through the booking process and on hand if we needed her during the weekend. We cannot recommend the house enough! It was the perfect weekend.

About the host

Hosted by Big House Holiday Rentals

Big House Holiday Rentals Ltd is the booking agent and contact point for Houghton Farmhouse and a small portfolio of large country houses to rent for that special break.

Clair started the company is 2009 and has established Big House Holiday Rentals own website into a 'must go to' starting point for that big property for your event.

Why they chose this property

The moment I saw the property I fell in love with it. I've been searching for a property in this wonderful part of north Norfolk for over 2 years and Houghton Farmhouse felt like home the minute I walked through the door. It is uniquely situated right in the middle of all the most desirable corners of north Norfolk, making it the perfect base for a holiday here. The house is also lovingly cared for and resorted, and arranged in a great layout, perfect for a holiday for up to 18 people, be they family or friends.