Ducktails, South Creake, near Burnham Market
Ducktails is a charming traditional brick and flint cottage situated in the picturesque
Many of the original features of the old forge have been retained, which adds to the character of the cottage. Ducktails has a lovely beamed sitting room with an Inglenook fireplace.This contains a woodburning stove, which makes it lovely and cosy in the winter. There are also electric storage heaters both upstairs and downstairs.
Used by us as our own holiday and weekend cottage, Ducktails is furnished to a high standard and very well equipped. Everything in the cottage is new and the reclaimed pine furniture was made specially by a local craftsman.The whole cottage has been redecorated and recarpeted throughout.
The kitchen has everything needed to prepare both cordon bleu meals and barbecues. It also has a full sized dishwasher.The bathroom, which is downstairs, has a wide bath with a shower above it. It also has a heater for those cold winter days.
The two bedrooms are upstairs. The master bedroom has a double bed, large chest of drawers, wardrobe cupboard and bedside table.The twin bedroom has two single beds, a chest of drawers and bedside table.
To the rear of the cottage there is a fully enclosed garden. It has a lawned area as well as a patio. Garden furniture and a barbecue are provided. The garden is very sheltered, totally private and a real sun trap.It provides a safe, child friendly environment as well as being secure for your dog.
Pictures
Front view 
Fully fitted kitchen 
Bathroom 
Cosy sitting room with dining area 
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Sunny patio with barbecue
Cottage facilities and services
A car is necessary to make the most of what this beautiful area has to offer. Private, off road parking is available to the rear of the cottage.
Bedlinen, towels and tea towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels and dog towels (if required). For stays of 2 weeks clean bedlinen, towels and tea towels will be provided at the end of the first week.
We also provide basic requirements such as toiletries, toilet rolls, washing-up liquid & dishwasher tablets, tea, coffee, sugar and powdered milk.
TV, DVD player and CD player are provided. There is a selection of board games and books. Please feel free to swap books you have finished with.
PETS - One large, or two small, well behaved dogs are welcome. £15 per dog, per booking.
The property has a key safe to make it easier for guests to obtain the keys. It is vitally important that guests do not take the keys home with them, as the next guests will not then be able to gain access.
THE COTTAGE IS STRICTLY NON-SMOKING
Ducktails Guestbook
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your lovely cottage. I was keen to find somewhere cosy and homely so that we could simply curl up and read a book if we wanted. The log fire clinched it and we loved it. The cottage is so well equipped and well appointed. We did go out every day and really like north Norfolk(particularly the coastal reserves and The Wash) but had some bitterly cold weather. Despite this we were very warm in the cottage and it was a pleasure feeding the ducks outside and listening to the owls at night!The week gave us a complete rest. So many thanks - we have vowed to come back." - Sandy, April 2008
"A lovely "home from home" stay in Ducktails. Thank you." - Brenda, Steve & the Labs, September 2007
"Had a lovely time, the cottage is perfect! Thank you for a memorable holiday." - Pete & Sam, September 2007
"Ducktails is a welcoming, attractive and comfortable cottage in an excellent location. It is well equipped (particularly the kitchen), has a great-looking woodburning stove (which we didn't manage to use as it was August!) and a very pleasant garden. There are plenty of things to do in the immediate vicinity. We will be back!" - Ford family, August 2007
"We all had a lovely time staying in this wonderful cottage. We did have to move some of the ornaments out of reach of our 2 year old. Enjoyed the beautiful area very much.The Ostrich Inn was well worth the visit (lovely food and atmosphere). Thank you for a lovely stay." - Robinson family, July 2007
"We have just returned home at the end of a lovely week at Ducktails. Many thanks." - Leonard family, August 2006
"Ducktails Cottage is a very pretty, if bijou, property in a great location. As the parents of small children we appreciated the nearby new playground and visited the local pub, The Ostrich. A friendly pub with good food, but as with many of the pubs in North Norfolk, quite pricey. The cottage could have benefitted from a washing machine, but apart from that, met our expectations and our girls loved fishing in the little stream running outside the front door. The decor is of good quality throughout and loved much of the artwork. " - Jane, August 2006
"We had a really good time, your cottage is very comfortable (except for the low door frames!!). It was a shame that the weather was cold and rainy but that didn’t dampen our spirits as we still managed to get to the beach which the dogs thoroughly enjoyed.Thank you." - Beverly, May 2006
"Ducktails was fantastice and not at all disappointing. We will certainly be recommending this cottage on to friends and will return ourselves. Nice location, cottage lovely, A1" - Stacey & family, April 2006
"Had a lovely time,thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful cottage". - The Whyte Family, October 2005
"South Creake was lovely. Short drive to everywhere in
"What a wonderfully appointed cottage! We loved the decor, paintings, and attention to detail in every way, a joy to be here"."Thank you for the pleasure & enjoyment of your lovely cottage". - Mary and Alan, July 2005
"Enjoyed our holiday inSouth Creake and surrounding area. Heatwave and lovely well equipped cottage helped!" - Paula & Terry, June 2005
"Cottage was perfect and very homely" - Stuart, Carol and Penny from
"We have really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage - so well furnished & equipped" -
"The cottage was ideal for us - very comfortable and well-equipped. Ideally situated" - Debbie, Kenny and Anna from Leigh on Sea,
"Just to say what a wonderful time we had in this delightful cottage. Everything to hand. Just a few yards from the Pub down the road." - Peter & Ellen, Lincoln
"We had a delightful week at Ducktails and you may be hearing from us next year about a return visit." - Aimee and Tom
South Creake and the surrounding area
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South Creake is a delightful village. Just along the road is a large playing field with a new, safe children's playground. There are public tennis courts about 50m away and the local pub, which is well known in the area for its ambience, delicious food and local ales is a short walk away. It is easy to access local walks straight from the cottage, especially good for those who bring their dog.There is cycle hire available in South Creake itself. Just along the road from the cottage (at Compton Hall Farm) is South Creake Fisheries, with fishing all year round from 7am until dusk. These new fishing lakes offer Common/Mirror carp,Tench,Roach,Rud,Perch (Carp up to 26lbs). For information phone 01328 823999.
South Creake 
The Ostrich
The area around
About 10 minutes drive from the cottage is Burnham Market.This is a wonderful place to visit with lots of specialist shops and art galleries.There are many other lovely villages to visit such as Holt and Cley, each with its own character.The area really is a shopper's paradise with many specialist shops of all kinds.
There are many lovely countryside walks including the Peddars Way.The area is also renowned for its birdwatching.
The famous shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, to which pilgrims come from all corners of the world, is nearby.
Scolt Head Island
About 15 minutes drive away is the beautiful North West Norfolk coast. There are many beautiful, unspoilt, sandy beaches within easy reach, where dogs are welcome. For lovers of water sports there are plenty of opportunities for sailing and other boating activities. There are also various boat trips available including seal-watching.
There are lots of activities to suit all age groups within easy driving distance for day trips. Some examples include
Pubs and restaurants worth a visit
The area around
THE OSTRICH INN,
01328 823320
This is your local! It is literally within crawling distance from the cottage. It has a very friendly atmosphere and excellent food, which is far more interesting than your average pub.
JOLLY FARMERS,
01328 738185
In the next village, only 5 minutes drive away, is this great pub. It also has a great atmosphere and equally great food!
THE LORD NELSON, BURNHAM THORPE
http://www.nelsonslocal.co.uk/
01328 738241
This really is a must! Slightly further away ( 10 minutes!). A wonderful place with superb food.
THE HOSTE ARMS, BURNHAM MARKET
01328 738 777
Not only a fabulous restaurant for dinner, but also for wonderful afternoon tea, coffee and lunch. Beware the huge scones!
FISHES, BURNHAM MARKET
http://www.burnhammarket.co.uk/fishes/
01328-738588
Probably one of the best fish restaurants you’ll ever go to! But you ALWAYS have to book well in advance.
THE VICTORIA AT HOLKHAM
http://www.holkham.co.uk/victoria2/pages.asp?page=1
01328 711008
Still only about 15 minutes drive, this is a great place with an atmosphere all its own. More excellent food!
THE LIFEBOAT INN, THORNHAM
01485 512236
Although this is further to drive, about 30 minutes, it is well worth the trip. It has bar food as well as an excellent restaurant.
http://www.lifeboatinn.co.uk/coachhouse.html
01485 512236
This is a pizzeria run by the same people as The Lifeboat Inn. Another great place to go. Great for the kids!
THE JOLLY SAILORS, BRANCASTER STAITHE
http://www.jollysailors.co.uk/
01485 210314
This friendly pub has a lovely garden for summer lunches.
TERROIR, CLEY
http://www.terroir.org.uk/about.htm
01263 740336
Previously known as The Café, but still under the same management, this is a fabulous place to go if you love vegetables. But it is NOT a vegetarian restaurant in the usual sense of the word. The food is fantastic and, as a real meat lover, I still loved it! They just don’t use meat out of choice. It is quite a drive though, about 30 minutes.
THE CORNER HOUSE, WELLS
http://www.cornerhouseatwells.com/
01328 710701
This is a great place to go either for dinner or just a drink. It is a wine bar and restaurant, that has live music on Fridays and Saturdays. The atmosphere’s great, as is the food!
BYFORDS, HOLT
01263 711400
This is a fantastic delicatessen which also has a café and restaurant. They serve all sorts from light lunches to full evening meals. A good place for lunch whilst enjoying the shopping in the charming Georgian town of
MORSTON HALL, MORSTON
01263 741041
This is the only restaurant with both 3 red rosette's and Michelin Star award within a 50 mile radius. It is absolutely superb. But book VERY early. It took us about three tries to get in!
There are many more places to go, that we have not yet tried.
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