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Yew Tree Cottage is a Victorian, traditional Norfolk, semi-detached
brick and flint cottage built in 1868 for workers on the nearby
Raynham Estate. It is on the fringe of the village and has half
an acre of beautiful gardens, backing onto an arable field at the
back, a paddock on one side, and with stables across the lane at
the front.
The house itself sleeps six, is beautifully furnished and decorated
inside, and covered with clematis and roses on the outside. Downstairs
there is a trellised porch for boots and firewood, leading into
the craftsman built, open shelved kitchen with a wood burning stove
and a beautiful teak sink. In terms of mod-cons there is a Smeg
cooker with gas hob and electric oven, a fridge freezer, toaster,
espresso machine, breadmaker, microwave, a dishwasher plus all the
pans, utensils, crockery and wine glasses you could possibly need
for your stay. There is a round walnut table that can comfortably
sit four, but may easily be extended to seat six when required.
Double doors lead onto the York Flag patio, where another table
overlooks the lawn, pond and gardens. There is a washing machine
in the shed.
From the kitchen an opening leads through to the jute floored and
Persian rugged living room which is wallpapered with a black, white
and green hand printed Arts and Crafts design. There is a sofa and
three armchairs plus a large pile of cushions so that you can laze
in comfort in front of the open fire. There is a TV, DVD player
(with large film library), CD player and radio.
From the living room you move through to the hall and stairs. To
the left is the wood-panelled bathroom boasting an oversized bath
and old, brass taps and shower.
Up the stairs there are three bedrooms. Two have double beds and
the other has two single beds. The first room is to the left, and
has a large double bed and a cream sofa. It overlooks the Old Chapel
and paddock next door.
The other double room has a mahogany sleigh bed, wardrobe
and an armchair. It is painted a neutral cream and overlooks the
main gardens to the back. This is the ‘Room with the View’.
The last room is a light blue, with two single beds and a chest
of drawers. It overlooks the drive and the stables across the
road.
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