Blickling, Norfolk

Blickling Dairy House

The exterior of The Dairy House, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk — The exterior of The Dairy House, Blickling, Aylsham | © National Trust / Mike Henton

The sitting room at The Dairy House, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk

Aerial view of Blickling Estate in Norfolk showing the house, grounds and lake

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On the Blickling Estate, this converted dairy has miles of walking and cycling trails nearby.

Guests
5
Bedrooms
3
Acorn rating
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Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
010041
A pretty pink exterior, elegant décor, lots of historic character and miles of parkland walks on your doorstep; Blickling Dairy House most definitely ticks all the boxes for a Norfolk country stay. The 17th-century cottage sits in the heart of the Blickling Estate with the striking main house and its formal gardens nearby. It was once the dairy of the estate and among its elegant décor, intriguing original features of its past can still be seen, such as the milking parlour in the main bedroom.

Throughout your stay you’ll have immediate access to miles of walking and cycling trails through the parkland and around the impressive Jacobean Blickling Hall. There’s a traditional country pub on the estate too, The Buckinghamshire Arms, where you can warm by the log-burner and enjoy locally sourced food.

Beyond the estate walls, the sandy beaches and cliff top paths of the Norfolk coast are within 20 minute drive. Blakeney Point Nature Reserve is 20 miles away.

The Georgian market town of Aylsham can be reached within a 30 minute walk or five minute drive.

There are two other holiday cottages nearby, Blacksmith's Cottage (sleeps four) 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.
Ground floor layout
Kitchen. Toilet. Dining room. Front lobby. Panelled sitting room with wood burning effect electric stove. Double bedroom with 5' bed and en-suite shower room.
First floor layout
Twin bedroom, which can be a 6' double bed on request. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment.
Garden and outdoor space

A private, enclosed garden at the back of the cottage, with lawn, gravelled patio and outdoor seating.

A lockable outdoor shed can be used to store bikes.
The floor plan for Blickling Dairy House | © National Trust
Wi-Fi, available
Garden, available
Fridge, available
Freezer, available
Microwave, available
Television, available
DVD, available
Washing machine, available
Dishwasher, available
Tumble dryer, available
Cot & high chair, available
Bike storage, available
Near National Trust attraction, available
Countryside, available
Trails, available
Pub nearby, available
What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Ground floor bedroom
Ground floor shower room
Step free shower
Zip and link bed
Internal level changes with steps throughout the cottage. 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 Blickling Dairy House.
Find more information in our accessibility guide
Access: The entrance to the cottage is through the rear of the building immediately into the kitchen.

The cottage is laid out on several levels, consequently there are various steps throughout the building.

The access driveway is used by the general public on foot and is also the route to disabled parking and coach drop off.

Heating: Air source central heating is provided. This system has been installed as part of our renewable energy programme.

Parking: There is parking for four cars within 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.

Please note: In July/August there may be open air concerts held on Blickling park beside the lake, this is likely to result in heavy traffic 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.

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

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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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