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The Old Chequers | Hot tub & Games room

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7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Chequers | Hot tub & Games room

The Old Chequers is a lovely six-bedroom (all en suite) house with a large garden, hot tub and games room. The house is perfect for multi-generational gatherings, bringing friends and family together in one luxurious space. Our home features various living spaces, including a sunroom conservatory that gives access to the incredibly private walled garden and the River Burn, which runs through it. The recent renovation added a new games room with a pool table and arcade games, a dedicated workspace and an additional circular dining table (perfect for playing board games).

The TV room, lounge, dining room and kitchen are all on the ground floor, along with one bedroom that is wheelchair accessible. The open-plan kitchen has solid wood worktops, a large freestanding oven and separate grill, hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, coffee machine, milk frother, kettle and toaster. Large groups who want to self-cater and enjoy meals together are sure to find the kitchen thoughtfully equipped to a very high standard.

The main dining area has a wine and drinks fridge and drinks serving area, with a dining table that seats twelve (and you can squeeze a few highchairs around it if you need to). You can use the arched window in the dining room to pass food and drinks through to the courtyard and fire pit area where you can relax under the fairy-lit sky above you.

The utility room holds the washing machine, tumble dryer, additional dishwasher, sink and two fridge freezers. We felt it was important to be able to do a big shop in Wells-Next-The-Sea or Fakenham and have enough space to keep it all fresh for your time at The Old Chequers.

The various entertainment spaces have been cleverly divided to cater for all staying in the home. You could sit next to the cosy log burner in the lounge, enjoy a movie on the large corner sofa in the TV room with a surround sound system, or relax in the conservatory overlooking the garden and hopefully be lucky enough to meet some ducklings paddling in the creake. For those who need to work while on their trip, we have a dedicated workspace set up.

The latest addition to our modern holiday home is a separate games room with a stunning pool table, arcade game console and additional TV. The large glass doors open to the garden and promises to be a hub of entertainment for guests of all ages, whether you want to relax or engage in friendly competitions.

The flint stone walled garden has a wood-fired hot tub and a large lawn for kids and pets to run around or play outdoor games. Both the courtyard and the garden have outdoor seating, giving you the option to enjoy al fresco dining either by the fire pit in the pebbled courtyard or on the deck by the hot tub in the garden.

The bedrooms have been thoughtfully furnished with temperature regulating bedding for the different seasons, including top-quality imported down and feather pillows and duvets, and high thread-count cotton linen. All bedrooms have their own en suite bathroom, Bluetooth speaker, wardrobe and exceptional quality mattresses.

The sole downstairs bedroom has an additional entrance facing the driveway, for easy access. The bedroom is wheelchair friendly with a walk-in shower and the super-king bed can be made into twin beds upon request. We can arrange a shower chair if required.

The most magnificent bedroom is, of course, the master. The bedroom overlooks the garden and has a super-king bed, a private dressing room and full en suite featuring a walk-in shower, large freestanding tub and underfloor heating. This bedroom is slightly separate from all the other rooms and also has an ante room with a sofa bed and TV, which is where we often let our own young kids sleep when we visit.

Besides the master, there are 4 further bedrooms upstairs. The second bedroom (which we like to think of as the second master bedroom) has a little more space, a super-king bed that can be split into twin beds upon request, and an en suite with both a bath and a shower. The other bedrooms each have king-size beds and full en suite bathrooms.

The Old Chequers offers a tranquil and relaxing spot where you can disconnect from the world, but we are also connected to high-speed fiber internet with plenty of entertainment options so you are never bored. The house has networked speakers throughout and music can be played simultaneously or separately in each room.

The driveway can accommodate 2 cars with a possibility of up to 4 cars if squeezed in, and has a manual gate so you don't have to worry about a child or dog running out of the driveway. Additionally, parking is available adjacent to the house on Front Street.


Things to note:

We are a dog friendly home, and only ask that guests let us know in advance of any pets that will be staying with them, and respect our house rules during their stay. There is a separate entrance from the pebbled driveway, which is also the side access to the garden. This is the preferred area to leave your dogs if they are being left at the house on their own.

Please be mindful of the creake if you are thinking of booking our home for a family with kids or pets. The small tunnels at either end of the stream in the garden are not fenced off. However, we feel very comfortable with our children playing outside in the shallow water, albeit we do make sure they are supervised.

The log burner has a fireguard to keep little fingers at bay, and the hot tub has a lid to make it child-safe. Logs and all things fire can be found at the local nursery or at the petrol station in Burnham Market.


Location:

The Old Chequers is nestled in the quiet village of South Creake on the North Norfolk Coast. It is a wonderful property and is the perfect base for large groups of friends or families looking for a peaceful, relaxing retreat in a great location. Families with young children will be delighted to know that there is a children’s playground located on the village green, as well as a tennis court and bowling green.

We are conveniently located within an 8-minute drive to both Burnham Market and Wells-next-the-Sea and a 10-minute drive to the famous Holkham Estate and Holkham Beach. Our kids absolutely love the extensive Woodland Play Area at Holkham Hall, which features treehouses, climbing frames, swings, slides and sandpits, and also has a special play area for toddlers. There are a variety of beaches on the North Norfolk coast, including Wells-next-the-Sea beach, Holkham beach, the beaches at Hunstanton and Heacham, and many others. Brancaster and Wells-next-the-Sea are great beaches for dog walking, and Cromer is popular for crabbing at the pier.

Property manager

Jana Swart

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Maximum of 2 dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Very family friendly
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: For guests staying at the house.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Luxury North Norfolk Retreat Sleeps up To14 6 Bed 6 Bath Hot Tub

About the neighborhood

Map
South Creake, ENG

What's nearby

  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Norfolk Coast - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Houghton Hall - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Holkham Hall - 13 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 24 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Henry IV Fakenham - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Jockey - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stables Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Chequers | Hot tub & Games room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Old Chequers | Hot tub & Games room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Chequers | Hot tub & Games room?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Chequers | Hot tub & Games room located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Wells and Walsingham Light Railway, and Wells-next-the-Sea Beach. Holkham Bay and Norfolk Coast are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Old Chequers | Hot tub & Games room Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
60th birthday celebrations
We had the best time at The Chequers. Everything you could want was available and of a high quality. I loved sitting in the conservatory, looking out at the beautiful garden day and night. At night the garden is lit beautifully. There is plenty of room and we loved that we were all getting our steps in walking around the house. We will definitely be back. We all Wanted to buy it. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House
A wonderful, well equipped property. The bedrooms are lovely especially the master and the outdoor space and conservatory are an absolute joy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation
Great in every way
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year's Gathering
Fabulous property, perfect for several families, as owners can tweak some of the rooms from doubles to twins. Everything about this property shouts high end quality. From the beautiful local hamper on arrival to the extremely comfy beds and quality linens. The property is fully equipped with everything covered for large parties, 2 x double fridge freezers and dishwashers. The log buying option and honesty wine bar is a lovely extra. The only tiny negative about this property and it really pails into insignifigance in comparison to all the positives but it would have been really nice to have the hot tub up and running for check in. We found the temperature to be a little tepid for the adults but the kids loved it. The location is great with a playground and lovely pub nearby. A wonderful property that is highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Onofria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Tastefully and beautifully decorated well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

christopher k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property for family celebration - 75th birthday
A spacious and superbly appointed house with 6 good bedrooms, including one which is really a suite. well stocked including many things to use on a replace if you do basis. Be difficult to find a better equipped, homely place as a holiday rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen T., Beaconsfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Family Home and Garden
We had the most amazing week away in Norfolk. This house was enormous and allowed everyone to have there own space. The house was luxurious and beautifully decorated with a magnificent garden and river running through it which kept 3 generations occupied! We loved staying here. If you can drag yourself away it is a half an hour drive to any of the major North Norfolk site seeing attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury house - great place for a big family trip
Had a great time here in this luxury property. Highlights were: - living spaces were gorgeous, lots of space, big tables for eating inside and out - garden and outside space is AMAZING. Beautiful little creake running outside, very tasteful hot tub, walled garden wonderful - luxury beds/bed linen and all bedrooms en suite - beautiful hamper was a wonderful surprise - very communication with owner - most luxury place we’ve been to for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lewis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staycation perfection!
We had the most wonderful stay at The Old Chequers! We were a group of adults and children ranging in age and absolutely everything was catered for, not to mention how beautiful the house is! It really does have everything you need for your stay - from a very well stocked kitchen including children’s plastic plates, cups and cutlery to a playroom full of toys to personalised hand soap and body wash it really was the little things that made our stay so great! The house is very well located for a trip to Wells Next to Sea and Hunstanton for day trips and fish and chips on the beach, we would recommend staying at this house with no hesitation. The photos do not do how wonderful this house is justice! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darren G., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The listing doesn’t do it justice
What a fabulous cottage, in a wonderful setting. Short distance from all the key places you’d want to visit round the area, but hidden away enough to be a beautiful peaceful respite. The grounds are impeccable, which allowed for lots of evening games with the children. The pictures really don’t do this place justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020