About The Duck House

The Duck House is a ground floor barn conversion in rural Norfolk near Watton. This romantic property sleeps two guests in one super-king bedroom. The open-plan living space features electric underfloor heating and elegant bi-folding doors leading to the garden.

You'll find yourself in peaceful Norfolk countryside. Watton sits 3.5 miles away with independent shops and supermarkets. Swaffham is 10 miles distant. Norwich lies 23 miles north.

The accommodation includes one bedroom with a super-king bed and storage space. The shower room has a walk-in shower. The kitchen contains an electric oven and hob plus fridge, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and coffee machine. An indoor hot tub overlooks the lawn. The large corner sofa faces a Smart TV.

Thetford Forest (15 miles, 20 minutes) offers woodland walks. Norwich Castle Museum (23 miles, 35 minutes) displays Norman architecture. Sandringham Estate (25 miles, 40 minutes) opens its royal gardens. Pensthorpe Natural Park (18 miles, 25 minutes) hosts wildlife and nature trails.

Perfect for couples wanting privacy and relaxation. The Duck House combines accessibility with rural tranquillity. Book for a peaceful Norfolk escape.

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Need To Know

✓Electric underfloor heating
✓Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine, smart tv, and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Ample off-road parking
✓Bike storage
✓Private patio with seating and lawn space
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 3.5 miles, pub 0.9 miles
✓Note: this property is on the owner's grounds
✓Please note: this property does not accept children, but will accept babes in arms
✓Note: customers are not permitted to charge electric vehicles at the property without prior arrangement with the owner
✓Please note this property can only accept bookings for a minimum of 3 nights

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The Duck House Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Duck House during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Norfolk's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Pensthorpe Natural Park

Distance: 18 miles

NR21 0LN

Norwich Castle Museum

Distance: 23 miles

NR1 3JU

Thetford Forest

Distance: 15 miles

IP27 0AF

Wayland Wood Nature Reserve

Distance: 5 miles

IP25 6SQ

Breckland Walks

Distance: 8 miles

IP25 7AP

Thompson Water Nature Reserve

Distance: 6 miles

IP24 1PX

Watton Town Centre

Distance: 3.5 miles

IP25 6AB

Swaffham Market Place

Distance: 10 miles

PE37 7AB

Thetford Retail Park

Distance: 15 miles

IP24 3RL

Watton Railway Station (Heritage)

Distance: 3.5 miles

IP25 6AE

Grimes Graves Neolithic Flint Mine

Distance: 12 miles

IP26 5DE

Oxburgh Hall

Distance: 14 miles

PE33 9PS

Pensthorpe Natural Park

Distance: 18 miles

NR21 0LN

Norwich Castle Museum

Distance: 23 miles

NR1 3JU

Thetford Forest

Distance: 15 miles

IP27 0AF

Wayland Wood Nature Reserve

Distance: 5 miles

IP25 6SQ

Breckland Walks

Distance: 8 miles

IP25 7AP

Thompson Water Nature Reserve

Distance: 6 miles

IP24 1PX

Watton Town Centre

Distance: 3.5 miles

IP25 6AB

Swaffham Market Place

Distance: 10 miles

PE37 7AB

Thetford Retail Park

Distance: 15 miles

IP24 3RL

Watton Railway Station (Heritage)

Distance: 3.5 miles

IP25 6AE

Grimes Graves Neolithic Flint Mine

Distance: 12 miles

IP26 5DE

Oxburgh Hall

Distance: 14 miles

PE33 9PS

Is The Duck House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Duck House is not suitable for children as it only sleeps two adults in one super-king bedroom. The property is designed specifically for couples wanting a romantic and peaceful retreat. There are no child-friendly facilities or equipment available at this accommodation.

For Couples

Perfect for romantic breaks with a super-king bed and private indoor hot tub. The secluded rural setting provides complete peace and quiet for couples. Underfloor heating keeps the open-plan space cosy. Bi-folding doors open onto a private patio and lawn. The intimate ground floor layout creates a relaxing atmosphere for two.

Pet Friendly

The Duck House does not accept pets and maintains a strict no pets policy. This property is unsuitable for guests travelling with dogs or other animals. If you need pet-friendly accommodation in Norfolk, you'll need to look for alternative properties that welcome animals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Duck House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Duck House has an indoor hot tub that overlooks the lawn. The hot tub is very private and perfect for relaxing after days out exploring Norfolk.

Is it pet friendly?

No, The Duck House does not accept pets. The property maintains a strict no pets policy for all guests.

How many people does The Duck House sleep?

The property sleeps two guests in one super-king bedroom. This makes it ideal for couples wanting a romantic getaway in rural Norfolk.

Is the property suitable for guests with disabilities?

Yes, this is a ground floor property with no steps or stairs. Previous guests with disabilities have confirmed the accommodation suits their accessibility needs perfectly.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and coffee machine. You'll find everything needed for self-catering during your stay.

How far is The Duck House from local shops?

Watton town centre is 3.5 miles away with independent shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants. You can reach all amenities within a short drive.

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, there is ample off-road parking available. You can park directly at the property without any restrictions or additional charges.

What heating system does the property use?

The Duck House has electric underfloor heating throughout. This provides consistent warmth across the entire ground floor accommodation during cooler months.

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The Duck House Reviews

Maureen

A very comfortable and relaxing property to stay in. Peaceful area. Well laid out . Good provision of commodities including fan very welcome. Plenty of space to move around in living and bedroom area A nice outdoor area to sit with the opportunity to BBQ Drive way entrance narrow for larger vehicle contact with shrubbery on both sides but fine once through A good base to explore the surrounding towns villages and coast about an hour drive.

We have enjoyed a week staying at Duck House. It has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay. The only improvements I would suggest and this is not a criticism just a suggestion is that due to the owners being away on holiday when we arrived I think little things where overlooked. We only had 2 teaspoons and 2 half pint glasses, I know there was only 2 of us but when a dishwasher is included you do need more cutlery and crockery. We bought more teaspoons and have left them for other guests. Louise kindly brought us 2 more glasses when they arrived back from holiday. The seating and table out side needs to be covered as there are a lot of birdstrees so they were covered in bird droppings and leavesdust. It would not deter us from using the accommodation again and I would happily recommend it.

Duck house is a lovely place to stay, very comfortable and quiet. The kitchen is on the small side and could do with a bit more worktop area, but it's perfectly functional. The parking space is at the end of the cottage, which is fine, apart from the fact that telephone wires cross this area and the numerous pigeons tend to sit on them and every morning the car was covered in pigeon droppings, so be prepared to start your morning by clearing them off the car. Apart from that, Duck House is a lovely place to stay.

Wonderful stay, peaceful and quiet with everything you need. Great walks, nature and places to visit. Highly recommend.

Ideal cottage for us as advertised and advised all on one level as one of us is disabled the hot tub was great and was enclosed which was a huge benefit as the weather did not stop us using it. Credit to the local council we did not come across a single pot hole so driving and exploring the local area was a pleasure.

Had a very relaxing stay.

Did what it said on the tin. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! VERY COMFORTABLE HOSTS WERE SPOT ON. Great value for money. Being partially disabled I found it suited my needs to a T.

A beautiful, clean, spacious and well maintained property. Everything you need for a lovely holiday.An ideal spot for exploring Norfolk. Great, helpful hosts. Lovely hot tub.

Richard

We enjoyed our stay at the Duck House and our star rating should be 4. 5 but there's no facility for that. It's a lovely property and Louise was welcoming and helpful. Our only minor issues were the comfort of the bed too soft for our liking and the TV is probably ready for an upgrade, we couldn't load ITVx and the wifi was very slow at times. I know these are only personal preferences and we're probably nitpicking as we did have a lovely stay.

We had a very relaxing holiday. The Duck house was very clean and perfect for a short stay in Norfolk. Very peaceful and beautiful surroundings.

Duncan and Louise were really welcoming. The Duck house was very suitable for us being on one level, as we both have disabilities. Also lovely and quiet. Holiday went far too quickly.

Christine

Lovely property in beautiful setting, no complaints at all

Bernard

Great location and property just as described and very comfortable. Duncan was perfect host which helped our holiday go well Louise was unfortunately away. The location is nicely secluded and within easy reach of amenities. Thank you.

The cottage was lovely, clean, bright, and spacious. It had everything you needed, even sunbeds, and the bed was very comfortable. The owners are lovely and very helpful. We enjoyed our relaxing stay and had a lovely time at the cottage. Hopefully, we will be back next year if our health is good.

Michael

We found the duck house to be exactly as described, clean, tidy , with everything we required and a lovely welcome pack. It was in a very peaceful secluded setting but within easy reach by car of everything Norfolk has to offer. It was lovely to come back after a days sightseeing to relax in the very nice jacuzzi. Many thanks to Duncan and Louise. We hope to return one day.

Lovely cottage. Well looked after and hot tub perfect being very private overlooking garden Would highly recommend to friends and family for a nice quiet relaxing break thankyou

Christopher

The Duck House was a lovely place to stay for a quiet retreat

The duck house is the ideal cottage for a relaxing time it is very spacious, ... The duck house is the ideal cottage for a relaxing time it is very spacious, clean and has all the expected facilities hot tub is superb

Wonderful place. If you want a quiet retreat this is perfect. We loved the use of the hot tub. The pub in the village serves superb home cooked food. Really excellent place. Highly recommend.

Jonathan

We absolutely loved our week here at tge Duck House, for us it was quiet, peaceful and such a lovely place to come back to after a day's walking about and enjoying Norfolk. The Hot tub for us was fantastic we used nearly every night, we felt relaxed and ready for rge next day after 40 minutes in it. Our holiday was so good it felt like we spent 14 days at Duck House, it was nice that the history of the site was included in the welcome brochure, we always felt that should if we needed to that we could have contacted the owners who lived next door but we were left to our own devices and that suited us on saying that we did make sure we said bye and thanked them for having us at Duck House, we will always remember the relaxing time we had there.

The property was superb in a quiet peaceful part of Norfolk. A perfect place for a touch of R & R. A nice touch with the welcome items. The hot tub was well used after busy days touring new parts of the county.

Property was great and suited us as we are in our 70s and have some mobility problems so single level property is a must, the surrounding gardens are beautiful with a tranquil pond with visiting family of Moorhens. Only issue is not suitable location for all electric vehicles as you cannot charge there overnight, and there limited public charging points in the area. Had I have been in petrol vehicle would say 10 out of 10 for this property, with the owners being first class.

The Duck house was lovely, the garden was kept well, it was lovely and peaceful, we did not use hot tub for personal reasons, but would have done if we could, the welcoming pack was lovely, dressing gowns was a lovely touch. We met the lady owner but not the husband which was a shame.

Anthony

We loved the Duck

Stephen

The Duck House is absolutely beautiful. Everything we could have hoped for was there to ensure that our holiday was as enjoyable as possible. From the luxurious furnishings and decor to the bottle of prosecco in the fridge on our arrival, the hot tub that was so relaxing after a day out exploring, and the peace and tranquility of the private garden..... everything was lovely. I was celebrating a big birthday, and it made my day even more special.

Richard

Totally perfect , many thanks

Caitlyn

We loved our stay at the Duck House. Perfect size for two. Lovely lay out with jacuzzi and modern kitchen. Wonderful friendly owners. We would definitely stay again.

Clean, comfortable accommodation for a relaxing holiday. Cooking area is a little cramped but all appliances worked well.

Great cottage brilliant location. Having the hot tube under cover really top off our stay. Would highly recommend anyone to stay here

Malcolm

We enjoyed a relaxing week in the Duck House. We found it to be very comfortable and peaceful. We finished each day with a dip in the spacious hot tub before enjoying a glass of wine with dinner. Would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a relaxing holiday.

The property was lovely and clean and also well maintained, we never had any intentions of eating main meals in , if we did we believe it would have been difficult. We found several downsides to the property in our personal view. No phone signal EE Wifi continually dropping out Having to wash my car every morning due to pigeons Lack of wardrobe space Chemicals in hot tub burning our eyes Could do with some bigger mugs cups Tried to contact owners but unable to get through, informed they were on holiday in France so no onsite help.

A lovely week stay at the Duck House, everything we could of asks for. Loved sitting in the garden listening to the birds. The hot tub was also great. We loved our stay here will definitely book again.

Could use more drawers for clothes storage but I am being picky.

Great holiday from beginning to end, the Duck House was superb with a brilliant hot tub, the owners were lovely and friendly. We would definitely stay again if in the area!

I actually booked this beautiful property for myself and my wife for some much needed time together. Unfortunately, I became unwell at the last minute so passed the treat on to my parents! They loved every minute even the drive there and back was enjoyed. It was immaculately clean, warm, comfortable, and precisely as described. I guess I will need to book again ?

Duck House was extremely comfortable and well equipped with a fantastic weather ... Duck House was extremely comfortable and well equipped with a fantastic weather proof hot tub, had a great week and highly recommend

Stephen

A lovely quiet cottage for 2. Well fitted out with all you can want for a long weekend. The hot tub is a bonus.

Michael

Comfortable, clean well maintained property. The hot tub was amazing , everything we needed for a 2 week stay. The extras including Prosecco, jams, milk, orange juice , teas, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits made you feel welcomed. The property benefited from room to room underfloor heating which was fantastic as you could control the temperature in each room. Perfect for individual choices. The property had a washing machine but on rainy days had no where to dry washing , Louise the owner provided us with a airer which we out put to good use. There is ample parking. Both Duncan and Louise were great hosts , gave us the much needed privacy we wanted. Excellent position for walkers with great trails nearby. Deers are a plenty in this beautiful county . Would highly recommend.

First class accommodation. Really comfortable for the two of us. Private hot tub was icing on the cake. Hope to be back in the future. Thank you.

We had a very restful week at The Duck House. It was a very quiet place, and the accomodation was modern and spotless with a big hot tub overlooking the garden. Duncan and Louise went out of their way by providing little extras which made the stay more special. Great location for exploring Norfolk. We highly recommend this property

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The Duck House, Thompson

About The Duck House

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

The Duck House Attractions & Days Out

Is The Duck House Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Willow House

The Waffle House

The Woodman Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Duck House Reviews