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Pilgrims Progress

Bacton, Norfolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Indoor swimming pool
Spa facilities
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At a glance

  • A stunning cottage with shared swimming pool and games facilities
  • Access to a track taking you straight to the beach
  • Perfect for families exploring the Norfolk coastline

Overview
Property code: OC-709

Escape to this charming 16th-century family cottage and immerse yourself in its historic ambience whilst enjoying the shared swimming pool and games room with the never-ending sands of Bacton Beach nearby.

One of four cottages on site, this beautiful home exudes a timeless charm with its exposed beams, stained glass windows, and picturesque thatched roof. Step inside and discover a spacious living room with comfortable seating, an inviting electric fire, and a Smart TV, providing the perfect space for relaxation. Prepare delicious meals for your loved ones in the well-equipped kitchen, then gather around the antique dining table and chairs to savour your culinary creations. When it's time to retire for the night, choose from one of two inviting bedrooms. The first bedroom, located on the ground floor, is a cosy twin room with doors leading out to the garden. The second bedroom is accessed via steep wooden steps leading up to a beautiful galley, where you'll find a comfortable double bed tucked under the sloping eaves of the roof. Outside, the cottage boasts its own private patio area equipped with a table, chairs, and a gas BBQ, perfect for alfresco dining and soaking up the sunshine. Additionally, guests have access to shared grounds and the complex's shared facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, a mini gym, and a games room.

For bucket and spade days, a path leads from the property directly to the beach, less than 200 metres away. Alternatively, stroll along the Norfolk Coast Path, which conveniently runs right behind the property. Explore the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and visit the seaside villages of Mundesley (4 miles) or Happisburgh (3.5 miles), with its iconic red and white striped lighthouse. For nature enthusiasts, the Broads National Park is a must-visit destination, offering a vast wetland teeming with diverse wildlife. For a fun-filled day out with the whole family, head to the adventure park of BeWILDerwood (14 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom - shower over the bath, WC
  • Electric oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, fridge with icebox
  • Welcome pack provided
  • Smart TV, radio/CD player
  • Private patio garden, access to shared lawns
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Storage for bikes
  • Shared games facilities, swimming pool and gym (Please note no children under 16yrs are permitted in the gym and children under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult in the games room)
  • Swimming pool - The pool is available for each cottage to use with an allocated time each day between 11.00am to 4.00pm
  • No children under 16 allowed in the gym
  • There is no lifeguard so children must be supervised at all times
  • No children under 16 allowed in the games room unsupervised
  • Please bring your own beach/pool towels.
  • Maximum occupancy is 4 guests including infants.
  • Gallery bedroom 2 is accessed from dining area - there are steep wooden steps which can be left in position or put into vertical position to give more space below
  • Please note, that there are no handrails on the stairs to this bedroom.
  • Nearest shop, pub and beach are within 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Jodie McCallum

This property is personally managed by Jodie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lucy 8th April 2024

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Reviewed by Simon 4th January 2024

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We stayed at Pilgrims Progress for a week after Christmas and over the New Year. The accommodation was adorable and very homely and we would definitely stay again. The private use of the heated pool was exceptional. Each of the 5 cottages are given 1.5h daily timeslots on a rota. Fortunately for us, most of the other cottages were empty, so we Read morecould change our times to suit our other activities. The building that houses the pool is extra special, and I never tired of looking up at the ancient (and not to ancient) roof timbers and the underside of the thatch whilst swimming. I am a Building Surveyor though. The games room is also great, and we spent several hours playing air hockey and pool with the kids. The pool table has a bit of a mind of its own, but its still great fun. The lovely sandy beach is about 5 minute walk along a track and fantastic for walking the dog on blustery winter days. The only downside with the Pilgrims Progress cottage maybe for some, is that the bedroom is a mezzanine over the kitchen and accessed by a set of steep timber steps with no handrail and a very low beam at the top. If you have mobility problems or young children, this may be a concern. Our dog climbed them once, and we had difficulty getting him down (35kg Old English Sheepdog). After that we had to barricade the bottom with a chair so he couldn't get up them. All in all, wonderful place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by j 15th October 2023

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Reviewed by Christian 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Simon 16th August 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 10th July 2023

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Reviewed by Louise 4th June 2023

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We had a lovely trip to Norfolk despite the weather. Accommodation was great for us and Prosecco on arrival very much appreciated. Pool / sauna access with rotated time for each cottage made the trip. Manager really helpful and dealt with faulty toaster very promptly. Cleanliness of kitchen equipment and bathroom could have been better on arrival.

Reviewed by John 6th November 2022

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Both of the couches in the property were damaged to the extent that it was impossible to sit on them comfortably, which meant it was impossible to be comfortable during the evenings. The furniture was different and in far poorer condition than that shown in the various photos of the property seen on-line. The double bed was in the mezzanine and iRead mores not a king, it's barely a double. Again, various photos seen on-line showed the singles on the mezzanine and the double in the ground floor bedroom - this is the most inconvenient layout thinkable - two near pensioners having to climb what is effectively a ladder to go to bed, is ridiculous. The property doesn't have central heating, there are three electric panel heaters and a towel rail. As a consequence, and given that we went in Autumn, the property took hours to warm up and was generally cold and a bit damp and musty. Several of the light fittings didn't work, which meant the living room was invariably dark - it was impossible to read anything. The TV hasn't been updated and therefore, several HD channels are missing. The TV clock is vastly inaccurate and cannot be reset as within half an hour its up to twelve hours pit of sync, which means the EPG can't be accessed. The bath isn't suitable for use as a shower - I slipped and fell over twice, badly hurting my ankle in the process, despite using the cheap, discoloured, useless, non-slip mat supplied for the purpose. There is also a durgo in the bathroom, connected to the soil pipework which is either not working correctly or is not suitable for installation in that position - the bathroom stinks of sewage all the time. The bed's are comfortable, which is a big deal, because at least you can get a good night's sleep and if the living room furniture and shower arrangements were sorted it would be a reasonable place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 28th September 2022

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Exceptionally clean and tidy, welcome pack appreciated, Manager Nicky very helpful and amenable, lovely location and access to beach close by. Only downside was the sauna not available for 3 days with no explanation and we missed this greatly.

Reviewed by Clare 8th September 2022

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Reviewed by Sue 23rd May 2022

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Happy with cottage & location as known to us and thats why we chose it. Would have preferred more pool time availability as in an am & pm slot as only one other cottage occupied during our stay. Cottage could have been cleaner upon arrival as lots of cobwebs etc.

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