The Old Chequers

The highlights

• Immaculate six bedroom former-Inn with magnificent walled garden, complete with a hot tub and its own babbling brook.
• Fire up the Weber barbecue and grill some locally-caught scallops before getting cosy by the fire pit and star spotting while toasting s'mores.
• Youngsters will love hanging out in their own play room.
• Six beautiful double bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms, luxury bed linens and high-quality mattresses.
• Enjoy a relaxing soak in the luxurious freestanding bath tub, the perfect way to unwind after a day on the beach.
• Wonderful large kitchen with range-style oven, solid wood counter tops and wine cooler.
• Start the trip with a 'big shop' - there is lots of storage space in the separate utility room which has two fridge/freezers, an additional sink and washer/dryer.
• Secure entrance behind gates with space for five cars.
• Pets are very welcome.

You should know

• Children will love messing about in the river which runs through the garden but please make sure they are supervised at all times.

The detail

This former-Inn, just a few miles from the stunning North Norfolk coast, has been welcoming guests for over 100 years but more recently has been renovated to offer guests a luxurious and relaxing self-catering stay. Step through the double doors and into this immaculate period property. A neutral colour scheme throughout maximises the light and space in this welcoming home. The bright hallway has a reception area where guests can sit on velvet armchairs to wait for straddlers, or remove muddy shoes from country walks.

Into the kitchen, and this grand space is wonderfully equipped with large solid wooden counter tops and a good sized breakfast bar where friends can perch on stools, pour wine, chat and help with the meal prep. A traditional farmhouse table, with plenty of seating, stands beside a herringbone-tiled Inglenook fireplace which houses a wood burner for keeping diners cosy during suppers which stretch late into the night.

And, when it's time to put up feet and relax, the living area is filled with comfy sofas, another wood burner and a large flat screen, wall-mounted television. Gather the family and enjoy time together, watching movies, playing board games or simply catching up over a drink. For those desiring a little private time, head into the conservatory and watch the birds land on the lawn from this sunny room.

Head outside to the wonderful walled garden which has a babbling brook running through it. This large, lawned space is big enough for a few friendly games of rounders and has a lovely decked area, by the water, where guests can relax in the sunshine on the comfy outdoor furniture.

While-away hours in the wood fired hot tub, enjoying a glass of fizz watching friends and family play. Fairy lights and uplighting create a magical atmosphere on summer evenings when guests can fire up the barbecue and enjoy al fresco eating at the large outdoor dining table.

This beautiful house has six large bedrooms, all double and all ensuite, with exceptionally comfortable mattresses, high thread count linens and feather and down duvets.

There is plenty to do just yards from Old Chequers including a play park, The Ostrich Inn gastro pub and lawn tennis. Further afield, Wells-next-the-Sea is a wonderful traditional seaside town with lots of lovely independent shops and cafes. Pack a picnic and spend the day relaxing on the beach.

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