The Bee's Knees at Olde Farm – Home 4809680 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
The Bee's Knees at Olde Farm – Home 4809680
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
Description from owner
Description
Tranquility and peace in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. The perfect place to get away from it all... .....relax and sleep in style!
Welcome to Autumn here at Olde Farm Holiday Cottages, the nights may be drawing in, the leaves are turning into their autumnal best, but the gardens are still bursting with life, the birds are still singing and busy raising their last sets of young, the days are still warm and the star filled night skies are breath taking. Our hens, ducks and moorhens are enjoying these last warm days pottering around the garden and swimming on the pond, the cats and dogs lay dozing in the sunshine. Brenda and Barry the hedgehogs have raised their brood and wander at dusk seeking their supper – a magical sight. All is well with the inhabitants here in Banham. Consider Olde Farm your home from home and we hope that if you arrive a stranger you will leave a friend! Oh and before I forget to mention it, if you’re coming to Norfolk you just have to see the seals and the birds!
Our model and baseline is that our cottages are the ones that we would want to find on arrival and stay in. Our prices are the same all year round, with no increases for the Summer, Christmas, New Year, Easter or half term breaks. We offer total flexibility and your short or long break can start on any day of the week with the only stipulation that you book for a minimum of two nights for most of the year (three in August and at Christmas and Easter). Check in is normally 3pm and check out 11am - if you require an early check in or late check out these can be arranged dependent on availability. Our mission is to have initial guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends
There is a seasonal welcome starter basket just waiting for you full of home made bread, scones, pate, jam and marmalade, local ham bacon and cheese, juice, mineral water, together with an extensive selection of teas and coffees - not to forget the flowers, Prosecco and chocolates! The fresh eggs are from our own small flock of hens and there are apples, plums, pears, strawberries and cherries to pick in season. We are also more than happy to adapt our welcome basket to fit your dietary requirements so if you want vegetarian, vegan, peanut/diary/gluten free then just let us know. If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion then please tell us and we can go that extra mile for you! If you want to arrange an extra special treat for someone on arrival then again just let us know and we can work together to make your celebration even more memorable.
Set amongst working farmland and pasture our cottages form part of a barn conversion and its outbuildings which were built around 150 years ago for the farmhouse and still working farm next door - so particularly at harvest there are times when you will hear and see tractors and other farm vehicles coming and going about their business. Where we are is very 'real' rural Norfolk but it is also beautiful and uplifting and the lack of street lighting means the huge star filled skies are mesmerising - wrap up warm, sit outside in the evenings and just drink it all in.
One cottage (the Bee's Knees) adjoins the main house (Rivendell) with another cottage (The Borrowers) adjacent in the courtyard. Situated in Banham, between Thetford and Norwich just South of Attleborough, we are ideal for visits to Banham Zoo, the Snetterton Motor Circuit, Bressingham Steam Museum, Englands only Whisky distillery (The English Whisky Company) and several other Norfolk and local Breckland attractions including a day out at the races at Fakenham Race Course or Great Yarmouth. See for yourselves the wonderful wildlife at Minismere (home of Springwatch). Indulge yourself with a spa day at Centre Parcs at Elvedon which is easily reached or in The Retreat in the famous Jarrolds Department store in Norwich.
The nearest train stations are Attleborough or Diss. If you are planning on flying in then the nearest local airport is Norwich with Stansted and Luton within approximately 90 minutes drive.
If you are looking for high levels of quality in comfortably furnished and well equipped cottages with WIFI, Smart TV/DVD/, Roberts sound system, ceramic hob, granite worktops, combination microwave, full sized electric oven, fridge, freezer, coffee maker, food mixer, blenders and laundry facilities then we feel sure they will easily meet your requirements.
The cottage is deal for couples, families and can be booked alongside our luxury one bedroom cottage accommodation (The Borrowers) for larger groups. We also welcome all pets. There are books, games and DVDs together with a large toybox to keep the little ones (or the adults) amused in the evenings or on rainy days.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Climbing frame
- Swing set or jungle gym
- Trampoline
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Greg And Kellie H.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 01 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 87 reviews
Excellent
87 reviews
- Excellent
- 85
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Amazing!”
We have just returned from the Bee’s Knee’s and it was magical! We absolutely loved it there. From the moment we arrived, we had a fantastic welcome from Dalene and Alex and the welcome pa… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind words and nothing makes us happier than when guests have enjoyed their stay with us and want to return!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely family friendly stay”
Couldn’t fault our stay at the Bees Knees - they had everything we needed for us and our toddler daughter including bed guard (that they kindly put shared for our stay), bathroom step, child toi… More
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Response from the owner We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for ‘road testing’ the bed guard. We do try to always go that extra mile for our guests and nothing makes us happier to know that it works and is appreciated. We look forward to seeing you all again here at Olde Farm. Dalene & Alex
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely Stay”
We came for a weekend trip away. Absolutely beautiful cottage, with lots of adorable bee decor. The cottage had everything you could think off. We had scones, fresh bread, eggs, ham, milk and butter l… More
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“Absolutely wonderful family break”
We had an absolutely wonderful stay in this idyllic cottage along with our family who stayed in the Borrower's. The cottage was perfect and so warm and welcoming. Dalene and Alex have thought of … More
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“Home from home”
What a beautiful hidden little gem! My family of 4 (including a 12 and 4 year old) enjoyed 3 nights at the Bees Knees. Cupboards were stocked with everything you could possibly need or want. The accom… More
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Response from the owner We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and it was a pleasure to meet you all and we look forward to welcoming you back to stay with us again. Dalene & Alex
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful stay”
The Bees Knees was a brilliant holiday house for our family, including 2 young children. The cottage was well equipped with a very thoughtful welcome pack. It was cosy and the beds were very comfy. Th… More
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Response from the owner We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and it was a pleasure to meet you all and we look forward to welcoming you back to stay with us again. Dalene & Alex
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely family getaway”
I don’t usually write reviews but we have just returned from a weeks stay at the Bees Knees at we’ve had such a lovely stay I thought I’d write a few words. The cottage is beautifull… More
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Response from the owner We are so delighted that you enjoyed your stay with you and it was a pleasure to have you here at Olde Farm. We do try to go that extra mile for our guests and nothing makes us happier than when we succeed and we are so pleased that the children (and Maisie) loved playing in the gardens. We look forward to seeing you all here again. Kindest regards. Dalene & Alex
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Another fantastic stay!!”
We have visited the Bees Knees a number of times (we have the honour of being the first ever guests too!) in the past with our 2 young children as it is the perfect base when visiting our very good fr… More
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Response from the owner It was so lovely to welcome you all back to stay with us again - you have a very important status as our very first guests and it makes us so happy that you keep coming back, all the efforts we put in to make everyone's visit special seem to be working! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Love D&A
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Absolutely perfect”
We stayed at the Bees Knees for a few nights in April as a group of four adults and a baby. The cottage was extremely clean, spacious, comfortable and had everything you needed and more! A lot of tho… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely review and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that you had all you needed and enjoyed the bee theme. We do try to go that extra mile for our guests and nothing makes us happier than when we succeed. We look forward to seeing you all here again when you are in Norfolk. Kindest regards. Dalene & Alex
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Absolutely Perfect”
I arrived to a lovely welcome from to my wonderful hosts. They welcomed me and my dog, Scarlett with open arms. Nothing was too much trouble. The welcome pack was wonderful. homemade jams, scones.… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Donna and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that you were made to feel so welcome. We do try to go that extra mile for our guests and nothing makes us happier than when we succeed. We look forward to seeing you both here again when you are in Norfolk. Kindest regards. Dalene & Alex
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Greg and Kellie (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Greg and Kellie (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Greg and Kellie (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Greg and Kellie the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Greg and Kellie (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Greg and Kellie (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Greg and Kellie (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Greg and Kellie (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Greg and Kellie (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Greg and Kellie (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Greg and Kellie (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Greg and Kellie (the owner) a message.
If Greg and Kellie (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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