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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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