London & South East Prestige Award Winner: Holiday Cottage of the Year 2021, 2022 and 2023! Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Awarded in 2017, 18,19,20, 21,22 awarded a ROSE Award for outstanding service by Visit England: Set in working farmland in rural Norfolk, our luxury retreat for two is just what you need to wind down in front of the fire following a hectic week at work - or alternatively roll back the rug, crank up the music and dance the night away! Heaven. Arrive as strangers, leave as friends! We offer total flexibility, so your break can start any day of the week, with just the requirement of a two-night minimum stay (three at Christmas and Easter and four during June, July and August). Check-in is 3pm and check-out is 10.30am. There is a welcome pack just waiting for you, including bread, jam, marmalade and milk together with a selection of teas, coffees and breakfast cereals – not to forget the flowers. Please advise us if you have any dietary requirements or allergies. There are also apples, plums, pears, strawberries and cherries to pick in season. If you want to arrange an extra special treat for someone on arrival then just let us know and we can work together to make your celebration event more memorable. The Borrowers' is set in beautiful rural countryside in the heart of Norfolk. Situated in Banham, Norfolk, between Thetford and Norwich just South of Attleborough. If you are looking for high levels of quality in a luxuriously furnished and well equipped cottage with a superking oak sleigh bed, soft pillows, thick duvets, free wifi, Alexa and Amazon Prime, Smart TV/DVD, ceramic hob, granite worktops, combination microwave, full sized electric oven, fridge, freezer, Nespresso coffee maker, juicers, blenders and laundry facilities then we feel sure it will easily meet your requirements. There is underfloor heating in the living room and ensuite bathroom (which has both a bath and large separate shower cubicle) to make sure you are cosy on the cold evenings and a fabulous 'log' fire to sit by. You can bird watch from the decking and enjoy the antics of the regular visitors - sparrows, tits, wrens, swifts, collared doves, wood pigeons, gold finches, wood peckers and robins all feed from the various stations dotted around the gardens. The cottage is ideal for couples - babies and toddlers can be accommodated in the cot provided - but as there is only one bedroom it is not suitable for older children. It does have the facility to be booked alongside our other two bedroom cottage (The Bees Knees) offering accommodation for larger groups. Pets are also welcome. The beauty of Olde Farm is that it is within peaceful surroundings on a quiet road overlooking farming pasture yet is within easy reach of Banham Zoo, the Snetterton Racing circuit Thetford Forest, Diss market town and Norwich. The nearest coast is around 30 minutes drive away at either Southwold or Aldeburgh. It is also within easy reach of the Norfolk Broads and the North Norfolk Coastline Come and experience Norfolk's famous huge skies, embrace the tranquility, 5* comfort at 3* prices, all pets positively welcomed. the best welcome pack you could ever wish for, fabulous walks from the door, ducks and moorhens nest on the huge pond. As the cottage is self-contained you will have your own entrance and access to all rooms and amenities. You are welcome to use any part of the gardens and outdoor gazebos and furniture. There is a large decked area with loungers and table and chairs, a huge pond, fabulous to gaze out on in the morning over breakfast on the lawn. Artists - Olde Farm Cottages have a wonderful large pond ideal for artists to capture nature at its best. There are plenty of places to set up your easel by the water to capture wildlife, seasonal flowers, the old boat and mother nature itself. Meditation - Whether it is making the most of the peaceful pond setting or using the gazebo or large lawns, there is plenty of scope to carry out meditation, aerobics, yoga or other forms of relaxation. We live next door so can be as accessible or as remote as you wish! There is a full information pack in the cottage which gives you information about the local attractions, shopping, eating out and take-aways. We love the setting, the wildlife, the huge skies and the tranquility that living in our little bit of Norfolk Paradise affords us, yet we are close enough to major towns and the beautiful Norfolk Broads to make your holiday as active or tranquil as you wish. We are about a mile from the nearest shops and pubs - so close enough to walk should you seek the exercise. There is very limited public transport in the immediate vicinity but there is a taxi rank at Diss station. There is ample parking at the cottage and some excellent walks close by - walking books are available and bicycle hire can be found locally in season. Read our reviews on Tripadvisor.