The Old Bakehouse
Overstrand, North Norfolk
The Old Bakehouse is located in the seaside village of Overstrand, just over one mile east of Cromer.
This spacious accommodation was once the village bakery and now offers visitors a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings.
Notable Features & Attractions
- Visit England 4 Star Self Catering
- Visit England Gold Award
- Near the beach (a short walk away)
- Woodburner
- Sunny courtyard garden
- BBQ facilities
- Close to Cromer (an enjoyable clifftop or beach walk)
Hardy’s Cottage (sleeps 4) is available next door.
Combined, the cottages are ideal for family groups and friends holidaying together.
The Old Bakehouse is a spacious, award winning holiday home that’s suitable for couples and smaller families.
Situated in a sunny courtyard, The Old Bakehouse is close to Overstrand beach and the local shops. This property has been carefully converted into a single storey, spacious holiday retreat and it’s in a smashing seaside location.
The Old Bakehouse’s living room has a lofty, barn-conversion feeling to it – the attractive open aspect to the ceiling with its exposed beams is complimented by the impressive size of the inglenook fireplace in which the large log burner sits comfortably.
Light and airy this is a superb living space with polished wood flooring, tastefully furnished in a rural cottage style. Modern entertainment is provided by the digital TV, DVD player and radio though you could simply enjoy curling up in front of the fire with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate at your elbow!
The kitchen/diner is attractively decorated with fully fitted wood units, exposed beams and the time-honoured Norfolk pammented floor. Despite the rural look you’ll find all the modern conveniences including oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and automatic washer/dryer.
At The Bakehouse you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms, the master bedroom featuring a king size beautiful reproduction Victorian iron bedstead and the second bedroom with twin beds, both delightfully decorated with smartly presented pine furniture.
A good family sized bathroom complete with shower, bath, WC and wash basin puts the finishing touches to a truly memorable place to spend a holiday with loved ones.
Parking is roadside no permits or restrictions.
Overstrand, north Norfolk
Overstrand was the favourite place of many well-known figures including Winston Churchill and the London journalist and travel writer, Clement Scott who fell in love with the area and coined the name ‘Poppyland’. It’s proximity to Cromer provides the opportunity to enjoy a stroll along the beach to nearby Cromer (or you can walk along the cliff tops).
Read more about this wonderful location on our Overstrand page.
Poppyland Holiday Cottages
The Old Bakehouse is part of the Poppyland Holiday Cottages collection, operated by a Norfolk family who’ve been providing quality accommodation to guests for over 20 years. Six of their holiday cottages are located in the popular seaside village of Overstrand, all of them just a few minutes’ walk from the beach.
9 miles inland from Cromer, Swallow Cottage 1 and Swallow Cottage 2 (each sleeping 4) offer a more rural north Norfolk location. There’s also Hollybrook Cottage (sleeps 5) and Hollybrook House (sleeps 8) in the village of Aylmerton, ideally located on the very edge of the beautiful Felbrigg Estate and only 3 miles from the beach at West Runton, close to Cromer.
Offering both coastal and countryside locations, Poppyland Holiday Cottages are all different in style, but each with their original character retained. All the cottages are comfortable, clean, warm and very well equipped so that you can enjoy an amazing holiday or break in north Norfolk.
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