Blickling, Norfolk

Blacksmith's Cottage

The kitchen and dining room at Blacksmith's Cottage, Norfolk

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A traditional thatched cottage set on the Blickling estate, just minutes from lakeside walks.

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Acorn rating
3What's this?
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
010048
Blacksmith’s Cottage is one of the few remaining thatched dwellings on the Blickling Estate. This light and airy, spacious holiday cottage was once the home of an estate worker and retains a very traditional feel inside and out.

Make the most of your location nearby Blickling Hall and discover this fascinating property and surrounding parkland. Stop for a coffee at the estate's Muddy Boots' café before heading to the local pub for lunch.

Discover the sandy beaches and cliff top paths of the Norfolk coast, just a 20 minute drive from the cottage. A little further afield, the stunning, Blakeney National Nature Reserve, with its sand and salt marshes, is a 20 mile drive.

There are two other holiday cottages nearby, Blickling Dairy House (sleeps five) and 4 Park Gates (sleeps eight, dog friendly), and another four cottages spread around the estate. Multiple cottages can be booked for a group stay.
Wi-Fi, available
Garden, available
Fridge, available
Microwave, available
Television, available
DVD, available
Washing machine, available
Dishwasher, available
Cot & high chair, available
Bike storage, available
Near National Trust attraction, available
Trails, available
Countryside, available
Pub nearby, available
Please note, there's no tumble dryer at this cottage.

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Ground floor shower room
Step free shower
Zip and link bed
Parking in garden. Steep, winding staircase. One zip-and-link bed. Enclosed garden. See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of Blacksmith's Cottage.
Find more information in our accessibility guide
Heating: Provided by an air source heat pump system in conjunction with radiators. This system has been installed as part of our renewable energy programme. More information will be in your booking confirmation and the Welcome Folder on arrival.

Parking: There is parking for two cars in the garden.

Wi-Fi: We provide free Wi-Fi access which is supplied by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can occur and line speeds can vary as can coverage within the building. The connection is unlikely to be suitable for gaming or streaming.

Storage: Cycle storage provided.

Please note: The staircase in the cottage is quite steep and winding.

In July/August there may be open air concerts held on Blickling park beside the lake, this is likely to result in heavy traffic passing between 4.00 pm to 11pm (Concert dates will be promoted on the Blickling Hall website).

August Bank Holiday Monday Aylsham agricultural show is also held on the park and the local area will be busy all day/evening and possibly over the weekend before for preparation.

Wild Escapes: Blacksmith's Cottage is featured in our new travel book, Wild Escapes, available to buy online or in National Trust shops. From rugged coastline to secluded woodland, it's filled with inspiration from far-reaching corners of the UK for your next adventure.

Things to see and do at the Blickling Estate

As well as the Jacobean mansion and formal gardens, there's 4,600 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland to explore. You can bring your own bike to use on the multi-use trail, or hire one at the cycle hub.

Explore the wider Blickling Estate

Blickling Estate

One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.

Blickling house, parterre garden and lake in summer

Discover the House at Blickling Estate

Discover more about Blickling Hall, in Norfolk, a Jacobean mansion thought to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn, and sits in a historic park.

A family in the Long Gallery at Blickling Hall reading books on the sofa, other visitors explore in the background

Discover the garden at Blickling

If you'd like to lose yourself in a garden full of character and historic features, Blickling Estate has something for every visitor.

Blickling Estate multi-use trail

Norfolk

Tour the Blickling Estate by bike, wheelchair, with a pushchair or on foot, via this all-weather hard-surface footpath, with historic buildings and woodland along the way.

A mother and daughter explore the woods in Spring on Blickling's multi use trail

Exploring the area

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate

Truly a hidden gem

Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Spectacular wildlife and uninterrupted views of beautiful coastline

Sheringham Park

Landscape park and woodland garden with miles of stunning coastal views

Horsey Windpump

An iconic Norfolk Broads landmark

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