South View Cottage

From £50 For 1 night, 4 adults
Shepherd's hut and decking (added by manager 07 Sep 2023)

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Shepherd's hut and decking (added by manager 07 sep 2023)
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Deck and seating area (added by manager 29 aug 2023)
Double bed with storage (added by manager 29 aug 2023)
Under bed cupboard (added by manager 29 aug 2023)

  • Converted horse trailer 10 minutes’ drive from Downham Market, Norfolk
  • Denver Windmill an hour’s walk; Hunstanton beach an hour’s drive
  • Woodburner and barbecue provided; access to River Great Ouse walks
It’s not every day you get to overnight in a stylishly converted vintage horse trailer, but that’s exactly where you’ll lay your head in the Groom Room at South View Cottage, a rural smallholding 10 minutes’ drive from Downham Market in Norfolk. All bed linen in this bijou little cabin is provided, and there's a wooden cupboard underneath the double bed, which acts as storage or pull-out beds for two younger kids. Tea- and coffee-making supplies are provided, along with a kettle, mugs and washing-up sink in the basic kitchen corner. If you fancy cooking alfresco, there’s a barbecue – stock up on supplies in the supermarkets of Downham Market – on the decking, along with wrought-iron seating and fairy lights giving off a festival vibe. You can all keep warm and cosy around the woodburning stove, and a free supply of wood is on hand. There are ponies, chickens and other pets to befriend around the site, and a few long strides sees you on the banks of the River Great Ouse for gentle rambles with the kids.

Site type

Tent sites 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 19 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 May to

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Leave the car at home

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

South View Cottage

The Lane

Salters Lode

Downham Market

Norfolk

England

PE38 0DL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.58962°N
0.34021°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.6 km Kismet
14.1 km Primary School
14.8 km Lynn Road
Rail
2.4 km Downham Market Rail Station
9.7 km Watlington Rail Station
14.2 km Littleport Rail Station
Ferry
18.7 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing
18.8 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
43.8 km Cambridge Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

When you’ve a yen for the seaside, the shingle at Snettisham beach (55 minutes’ drive) is just the job for spotting wading birds like avocets and pink-footed geese during long walks, while the lively resort of Hunstanton (an hour) has fine golden sand and is a popular spot for surfers and kiteboarders. A suggestion for an urban day out could be visiting the Gothic-style cathedral in historic Ely (half an hour), where you can tour a stained-glass museum and clamber up 288 steps for spectacular views over flat Norfolk fenland countryside. If the kids want a break from history and culture, treat them to close-up encounters with donkeys, sheep and piglets at Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre (10 minutes). Sticking closer to home base, riverside rambles can be followed along Well Creek (five minutes’ walk), while meanders along the River Great Ouse lead to the Denver Complex (55 minutes) flood-control sluices across the river. At Denver Windmill (an hour), you can refuel in the tea room and microbrewery, and if you’d care to combine a walk with hitting a ball, there are two golf courses within 10 minutes’ drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Heacham 36.6 km Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 39.8 km Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 41.8 km Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ely Cathedral 21.9 km

Grimes Graves 25.3 km

Castle Acre Castle 26.8 km

Sandringham 28.8 km

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 31.2 km

National Trust

Peckover House and Garden 15 km

Oxburgh Hall 15.6 km

St George's Guildhall 18.8 km

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 31.1 km

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 39.8 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Downham Market 2.9 km

Nordelph 3 km

Fordham 3.5 km

Hilgay 4.7 km

Outwell 7.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Norfolk?

  • Does South View Cottage have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South View Cottage dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South View Cottage? When you’ve a yen for the seaside, the shingle at Snettisham beach (55 minutes’ drive) is just the job for spotting wading birds like avocets and pink-footed geese during long walks, while … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South View Cottage?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South View Cottage? From $103.03 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability