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The Old Mill |
Downham Market, Norfolk, England |
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A totally unique holiday rental, this Grade II Windmill has been completely renovated to provide a stunning holiday home. Standing imposingly within its large garden the Mill offers 360 degree views stretching up to 20 miles from the 7th floor. The garden has heated pool and large BBQ area. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Mills & Millhouses |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 7 |
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Guests:
| 15 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The Mill boasts much character - internal beams, oak floors, wood stove, open fires and the former workings of the Old Mill. The spacious kitchen/diner has French doors that lead to a large patio, pool and garden. The split level heavily beamed sitting room is full of charm and character with the original mill stone as a main feature. The ground floor of the Mill tower is presented as a stunning formal dining room with round table . The Mill tower has a games room and three bedrooms with a further 4 bedrooms in the main house. A breathtaking glass walkway connects the house to the mill tower on the first floor. If you're after a holiday in a windmill - this is a spectacular combination of old and new. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The Old Mill is situated in the quiet village of Stoke Ferry in Norfolk, on the East Coast of England. Within an hour’s drive are the cities of Cambridge and Norwich and the picturesque towns of Swaffham and Ely are 15 and 25 mins drive respectively. The North Norfolk Coast is about 26 miles away. The area abounds with rivers and forests for all types of walking, cycling, fishing and boating. Within 3 miles is the National Trust, Oxborough Hall which can be reached over a variety of foot trails, other local places of interest and activities include Gooderstone water gardens, Boadicea's village, Icenie Brewery, Stowe Farm and Thetford Forest with its well known 'GO APE' adventure playground. Not a bad spot for a holiday in a windmill! |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Within 60 miles and about 1 hour drive from Stansted airport and about 2 hours drive from Heathrow airport. Detailed driving directions will be given on booking. |
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Nearest airports:
| Stansted 60 miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Downham market 6 miles |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| 2 miles at Barton Bendish..b eautiful gastro pub |
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Nearest beach:
| 25 miles |
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Nearest shop:
| Stoke Ferry |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Sandra Coyne |
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Contact Phone No. |
+44 7958 455255 / + 44 1366 500444 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Therapies / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The main house has a master bedroom , one double bedroom, one twin and a family bedroom with a double bed and a set of bunks.. The Tower mill, which is linked to the main house on both the ground floor via the entrance hallway and first floors via the glass walkway has two doubles and a single room which all interconnect. Guests must note that these cannot be closed off from one another and so offer a reduced level of privacy. The large circular ground floor of the Tower mill is a formal dining room seating 12-15 at a round table. Please note bedroom 7 is on the 5th floor of the Mill so is unsuitable for a young child, but would however suit a responsible teenager or a single adult. A Junior bed and travel cot can be provided if needed.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
There is a large garden, a terrace with BBQ and garden furniture and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Please note that the pool is not fenced off. There is a large trampoline in the garden which children are welcome to use under supervision.
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Further Details |
Wireless Broadband is available at The Old Mill. Towels, including pool towels are not provided. Games room is equipped with TV, DVD , X box Console, games, and a large selection of books and films. Available on request are the following : The Old Mill Private Dining and Home Delivery Menus / Reliable Babysitter / Cleaner / Local Taxi Service / Stair gates / Baby monitors / Cot / Bath seats. Any other requirements – just ask! The village has a pretty and child friendly pub serving good food. There is a large shower room on the ground floor. There are however a set of 2 steps up to the shower room and TV room.
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Conditions of
Rental |
If you decide to go ahead and book your holiday in a windmill: Security deposit is £500.00 per booking and is refunded 7-14 days after departure following a satisfactory inspection of the property. A professional caterer is available for special occasions, and menu selections and prices are available on request. Home cooked home delivery menu is also available. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the house. Pets considered, but restrictions apply so please check in advance.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Cook available / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about The Old Mill |
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The mill surpassed everything we imagined - the photos really don't do it justice! 13 of us stayed there for the weekend and there wasn't one of us who could resist running around like a kid when we first got there to explore all the quirky features. Roaring fires, squishy sofas, stunning interior, comfy beds.. Perfect for a weekend with (close) friends or family and would make a great retreat for a week with the pool and garden. Without question the best S/C place we've ever stayed...can't recommend it highly enough.
Sarah & Nigel, UK, Dec 2008 
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Rating
5 out of 5
Christmas 2009
The Country Set Cheshire
Review Submitted: January 24, 2010 Date of Stay: December 2009
Well done us! We found the most fantastic place for a family Christmas - the Old Mill. Well actually the real congratulations goes to Sandra and Gary for kitting out such a luxurious property. Everything a family from 5yrs to 83yrs of age would ever need.
Should you be considering a visit I can thoroughly recommend the pub in the village. Just a short walk away and very friendly!
So that's it readers. A great place. Why would anyone want to travel abroad when England and properties like the Old Mill are so fantastic!
Recommended for: Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Dawn and Family, Cheshire, Dec 2009
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Rating
5 out of 5
The Old Mill Stoke Ferry Norfolk
Martina OB London
My party of 15 spent New Year at the Old Mill. We had so many "wow" factor moments; from when we first approached the house from the driveway, to entering the house and seeing the stunning kitchen for the first time. I think we all agreed it was by far the most beautiful house any of us had ever stayed in. The views from the tower are spectacular, although the climb down the rather steep wrought iron stair cases is not for the faint hearted!!
It is a very well equipped house, we wanted for practically nothing. However we would have appreciated some more bath towels. We did not feel that 3 towels between 15 of us was enough! We read comments from some guests about lack of bathrooms ( there are 3, but they are, like everything else in the house, fabulous). We can honestly say that our party of 15 experienced no problems whatsoever, it just wasn't an issue for us.
The dining room was a perfect setting for our New Years Eve dinner and the round table was great- far more sociable than rectangular tables!
Top marks to the caretaker who was able to sort out a few very minor problems for us. He even came out on New Years Day to fix the dishwasher.
Martina O B, London, Jan 2010
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Hi Sandra,
Thank you very much, it was an absolute pleasure staying with you. The Mill is stunning, Gary’s cooking was amazing and you made us feel really welcome, the weekend was perfect J
Nicola Howells, London
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