The Borrowers: Luxury Romantic Cottage for Two at Olde Farm – Home 5265596 Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- min stay varies
The Borrowers: Luxury Romantic Cottage for Two at Olde Farm – Home 5265596
- Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Not suitable for children
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
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!
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 break can start on any day of the week with the only stipulation that you book for a minimum of two nights (three in August and at Christmas and Easter). Treats/toys/ bowls/blankets for your pets are also included as standard.
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.
Our cottages form part of a barn conversion and its outbuildings which were built around 150 years ago. 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 approximately 90 minutes drive.
If you are looking for high levels of quality in comfortably furnished and well equipped cottages with free WIFI smart TV/DVD/Alexa, 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. There is underfloor heating in the living room and bathroom to make sure you are cosy on the cold evenings and a fabulous 'log' fire to sit by in the evenings. You can bird watch from the decking and feed the regular visitors - sparrows, collared doves, wood pigeons, gold finches, wood peckers, robins all feed from the various stations dotted around the gardens. Pheasants often visit and wander around the garden and the resident moorhens raise their broods in the floating house on the pond.
The cottage is ideal for couples, babies and toddlers can be accommodated, but as there is only one bedroom it is not suitable for older children. It has the facility to be booked with our two bed cottage,The Bee's Knees, offering accommodation for larger groups. We also positively welcome all pets free of charge.
Set amongst working farmland and pasture our cottages form part of a barn conversion 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.
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
- 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Swing set or jungle gym
- Trampoline
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
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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 62 reviews
Excellent
62 reviews
- Excellent
- 62
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
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- Poor
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“Another fantastic family break”
We had another wonderful stay in this idyllic cottage along with our family who stayed in the Bee's Knees. The cottage was perfect and so warm and welcoming. Dalene and Alex have thought of absol… More
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“Wonderful”
This is our second time here and already booked for next year. This is the best UK holiday home we have stayed in. Alex and Dalene are amazing. The Borrowers has everything you could wish for. Beautif… More
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“Pet Friendly beautiful holiday cottages”
Beautiful holiday cottage,so relaxing,Dalene and Alex couldn't do enough to make our holiday special from all the extras they provide to the beautiful gardens,pond and the children's play ar… More
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Response from the owner Thank you and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We do try to go the extra mile for our guests and to make each visit special, nothing makes us happier than when we know we have succeeded - makes all the effort worthwhile. Looking forward to seeing you again here at Olde Farm. Kindest regards, Dalene
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“Wow amazing place to stay”
The Borrowers is just amazing to stay in as the pictures show. Alex and Delene have thought of everything you could want while you are away.
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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 and we look forward to welcoming you back to stay with us again. Dalene & Alex
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“Amazing”
We’ve stayed at The Borrowers twice now, first time was last year on the night of our wedding at Applewood Hall. An ideal location not far from the venue. When we returned quite late after the w… More
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Response from the owner Thank you and we are so pleased you enjoyed your return visit and it was so lovely to meet your daughter. We do try to go the extra mile for our guests and to make each visit special, nothing makes us happier than when we know we have succeeded - makes all the effort worthwhile. Looking forward to seeing you again here at Olde Farm. Kindest regards, Dalene
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“Romantic 20th Wedding Anniversary at the Borrowers”
We have just returned from our holiday rental at the Borrowers, a Romantic cottage for two. on arrival we were greeted by the owners Alex & Darlene. We booked a few nights away to celebrate our … 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 and help make your anniversary a memorable one. 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.
“The borrowers cottage”
Had a wonderful few days a lovely cosy cottage,with every thing you need the welcome pack was delicious and most of it was homemade scones,jam and bread owners were very nice and very helpful, was li… 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 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.
“What a fabulous cottage”
We loved The Borrows! Dalene and Alex are wonderful hosts and the cottage is beautifully set out and decorated, equipped with everything you could possibly need. Very dog friendly and set in lovely gardens we will go back time and time again.
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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. 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 soon. Kindest regards, Dalene & Alex
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“I wish there were more stars!”
OMG! Where do I start with how amazing this property is and how accomodating the owners are. If we could move in today and never leave we would! From the complimentary extras to the beautiful decor to… More
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Response from the owner We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again here at Olde Farm. It makes all the efforts we go to worthwhile when they work! Merry Christmas, Dalene & Alex
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Child friendly luxury”
We had such a wonderful stay at The Bees Knees. It was great when we arrived really late after a very long journey with very sleepy children to be greeted by such friendly hosts, a very comprehensive … More
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Response from the owner We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, it makes us very happy to know that we made your stay so comfortable and that you enjoyed the toys and gardens.
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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