Norfolk Cottages, Malthouse Farm Cottages, Malthouse Lane, Gissing, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5UT. Telephone 01379 674660 Rose Cottage 4 Bedroom Accommodation Sleeps 7 Rose Cottage is a reconstructed Oak framed barn has been converted into an excellent family holiday cottage. A wealth of exposed beams and high ceilings gives this spacious property a character all of its own. It's a firm favourite with all family members. Rose Cottage has large pine fitted kitchen diner has a farmhouse feel with all the cupboards and appliances fitted at low level for easy access, it also has a double oven, dishwasher, microwave and fridge with ice box. A large pine table extends to seat eight people comfortably. Double doors lead into the living room, where a log burner sits for cosy winter evenings. A high vaulted ceiling and galleried staircase create a wonderful atmosphere. Patio doors lead to a private decked area, with table and chairs and a view through the orchard and across open fields. A very gentle slope takes you into the grounds. Rose Cottage has bedrooms on two levels. A winding staircase takes you to the first floor where there is a family suite comprising of a double room with a doorway to a twin room. A bathroom has a shower over the bath (shower is hand held only due to the vaulted ceiling). On the ground floor there is a double room and a single room each with a vanity unit. There is a shared ensuite shower room with large wheel-in shower, a toilet with transfer space to the right of the toilet and a small hand basin. Rose Cottage has been inspected for the new accessible standards and has achieved NAS Mobility 2. Rose Cottage Accommodation Ground floor Lounge, 1 double bedroom,1 single bedroom. kitchen / dining, wet room with shower, toilet and basin 1st floor 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, bathroom with hand held shower over bath, toilet and basin. SERVICES: Under floor heating in all rooms, ALL POWER INCLUDED IN RENT, ALL BED LINEN AND TOWELS INCLUDED IN RENT, hi-fi, colour TV, microwave, dish washer, garden and patio with furniture, parking ,1 well behaved dogs welcome. Primrose Cottage sleeps 2 +2 Primrose Cottage is part of the original Dairy, this single storey cottage nestles in the corner of the courtyard, has windows facing the colourful raised flowerbeds and views over the open countryside. Primrose Cottage has spacious level accommodation making it suitable for wheelchair users. The living room has two large sofas, one a high quality sofabed.A wealth of exposed beams and vaulted ceilings gives an airy feel to the entire unit, under-floor heating, keeps you cosy during the winter months. The Pine fitted kitchen area has a low level electric hob, and along with the sink, has clear space under. The double oven is built in, also at a low height for ease of access to wheelchair users. The kitchen also includes a fridge with ice box, dishwasher and microwave. There is a comfortable twin bedroom with an additional sofa. The spacious bathroom has a bath and a separate wheel in shower, the transfer space is to the left of the toilet. The central plaza gardens are fully accessible from the car park and the cottage, Primrose Cottage has a patio table and chairs seating four. Primrose Cottage has been inspected for the new accessible standards and has achieved NAS Mobility Level 3 Assisted. Primrose Cottage Accommodation All Ground floor Lounge, kitchen/diner, bathroom/ wet room with toilet and basin, 1 twin bedroom. SERVICES: Oil central heating, ALL FUEL AND POWER INCLUDED IN RENT, BED LINEN AND TOWELS INCLUDED IN RENT, Colour TV, radio, dish washer, microwave, garden and patio with furniture, barbecue; off road parking, 1 well behaved dog welcome. Bluebell Cottage sleeps 2 +2 Bluebell Cottage is part of the original Dairy, this single storey bright sunny cottage has windows all around to let the sun stream through. It has good spacious accommodation making it very suitable for wheelchair users. The living room has two large sofas, one a high quality sofa bed. A wealth of exposed beams and vaulted ceilings gives an airy feel to the entire unit, under floor heating, keeps you cosy during the winter months. Bluebell Cottage has a pine fitted kitchen which has a low level electric hob, and along with the sink and a section of worktop, have clear space under. The double oven is built in, also at a low height for ease of access to wheelchair users. The kitchen also includes a fridge with ice box, dishwasher and microwave. There is a spacious twin bedroom. The adjacent bathroom has a bath and a separate wheel- in shower; the transfer space is to the right of the toilet. The gardens are fully accessible from the car park and the cottage, Bluebell Cottage has a patio table and chairs seating four. Bluebell Cottage has been inspected for the new accessible standards and has achieved NAS Mobility Level 3 Assisted. Bluebell Cottage is adjacent to Primrose Cottage and when both cottages are let to one party, a lockable connecting door in the hallway can be left open. Bluebell Cottage Accommodation All Ground floor 1 twin bedroom, lounge with bed settee, kitchen/diner, Bath/ shower wet room with toilet and basin. SERVICES: Oil central heating, ALL FUEL AND POWER INCLUDED IN RENT, BED LINEN AND TOWELS INCLUDED IN RENT, colour TV, radio, dish washer, microwave, garden and patio with furniture, barbecue; off road car parking , 1 well behaved dog welcome. Honeysuckle Cottage sleeps 6 or 8 Honeysuckle Cottage has been converted from a two storey Old Granary Building. This cottage offers spacious family accommodation with a large living /dining room, a red brick floor and original beamed ceiling (still showing the trap door where the grain sacks were hauled up). A brick fireplace houses a log burner for cosy winter evenings, all these features keep the rural charm in the building. Honeysuckle Cottage is also available with the added feature of an accessible ground floor twin bedroom with ensuite. The cottage is then able to sleep up to 8 in total and be let at the same tariff as Rose cottage. Honeysuckle Cottage has A well fitted Lemon kitchen with a built in fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, dishwasher and microwave keep you feeling at home. A ground floor bathroom with toilet and bath with shower over. The stairs to the first floor are hidden behind a rustic pine door, keeping small children safely downstairs. On the first floor, a double room with solid pine bed, ensuite shower room, a twin room and a room with pine bunk beds are all fitted with built-in pine wardrobes and bedside tables. The french doors open out onto the courtyard and a patio table and chairs. Exposed ceiling beams throughout this cottage add to the charm of this comfortable family holiday home. Due to 3 of the bedrooms being situated on the first floor this cottage is only suitable for wheelchair users when booked for 8 people. When booked for 8 Honeysuckle Cottage will include a ground floor twin bedroom with ensuite shower room, the room has direct access to the living /dining room of Honeysuckle Cottage which is suitable for wheelchairs, with easy access to the courtyard and leisure complex through the French doors. Honeysuckle Cottage has been inspected for the new accessible standards and has achieved NAS Mobility Level 2. Honeysuckle Cottage Accommodation 1 double bedroom, 1(2) twin room/s and 1 room with bunk beds, kitchen, 2(3) Bath/Shower rooms with toilet and basin. (Figures in brackets when booked for 8 people) SERVICES: Oil central heating, ALL FUEL AND POWER INCLUDED IN RENT, BED LINEN AND TOWELS INCLUDED IN RENT, colour TV, video, radio, dish washer, microwave, garden and patio with furniture, barbecue; off road car parking , 1 well behaved dog welcome. The Manor House 4 Bedroom Accommodation Sleeps up to 10 The Manor House is now being offered as holiday accommodation for up to 10 people. You will find many of the original features whilst the cottage offers all the comforts of a modern home. The Manor House sits slightly behind the rest of the cottages but still has full access to all our facilities, until recently it has been the much loved home of the owners of Norfolk Cottages. The cottage has undergone a great deal of renovation over recent years, what started as a large scale decorating job turned into much more as it was discovered that the cottage was not 17th century as thought but much older and is actually a Medieval Hall House which was built around 1350 to 1380. It is thought to be the oldest privately owned home of this type in Norfolk. Following an archaeological dig and in depth reports restoration was finally completed in 2004. The Manor House Accommodation Ground floor Twin Bedroom Bathroom/Wet-room Bath, basin, toilet and wheel in shower area Kitchen Dining Room Fireplace with wood burner Living Room Inglenook fireplace with wood burner Stairs to fist floor First Floor King Size Double bed, Bedroom with ensuite Twin Bedroom Family Room 1 King Size Double bed and sofa bed with ensuite Services Under floor or radiators heating in all rooms, ALL POWER INCLUDED IN RENT, ALL BED LINEN AND TOWELS INCLUDED IN RENT, hi-fi, colour TV, microwave, dish washer, garden and patio with furniture, parking ,1 well behaved dog welcome. Please note that the gardens are not enclosed and that they contain two natural ponds. ALL COTTAGES If you require a cot or a highchair please reserve them when you book your holiday. Additional equipment is available for you to reserve or hire, to make your stay more comfortable. snt airbox WiFi internet is available. Please feel free to ask questions. We are here to help you make the right holiday choice. Contact us 9am to 5pm on Monday to Friday By telephone 01379 674660 By e-mail: bookings@norfolkcottages.net By post Norfolk Cottages, Malthouse Farm Cottages, Malthouse Lane, Gissing, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5UT You can book your Norfolk Cottage by telephone number 01379 674660 or you can book your Norfolk Cottage online now with Guestlink More about Norfolk Cottages. Norfolk Cottages are set in the heart of rural East Anglia on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Originally a small working farm that has now been turned into an award winning 4 star luxury self catering holiday complex of four cottages. The buildings have been tastefully restored and furnished with many facilities for our less able guests whilst still retaining many of the original features and a comfortable feel. Our private leisure complex has a warmer than average indoor pool, hot spa and sauna, whilst the games area offers a table tennis table, a football table, darts and quiet games area. There is an overhead hoist giving access to both the pool and spa for our less able guests enabling you to join in with your friends and family. All of this is set around a small garden courtyard with raised beds, giving level access from the moment you leave your vehicle. All of our cottages offer wet rooms and bedrooms on the ground floor, with two of them offering further bedroom space on the first floor. The wet rooms have wheel in shower areas, toilets with transfer space, basins and in some cottages baths as well. Two of our cottages offer low level fitted kitchens with space under sinks for wheelchair users. We have many aids available some for hire and others free of charge, all are subject to availability so please check when booking. A full list is detailed further on. There is plenty to do in the area, the small market town of Diss is within 5 miles, whilst the east coast is approximately 36 miles away and the North Norfolk coast is within 60 miles. Norwich one of the best shopping centres in the UK is only 16 miles, and if shopping isn’t your cup of tea you will find museums, churches, restaurants and of course Norwich Castle or Cathedral to visit. Take a trip on the Norfolk Broads, you will find boat trips specifically with the disabled in mind, for some boats you do not even have to leave your wheelchair. Shop 3 miles, pub 1/2 miles We pride ourselves on our Customer Service and we would encourage you to phone and ask all the questions you may have which pictures do not answer. We want to ensure you stay with us meets your expectations and is thoroughly enjoyable. The whole complex has been designed for families that may include a disabled member in their party. We pride ourselves on providing accessible holiday accommodation that is able to meet most individual requirements. We have level car parking adjacent to the cottages. Within the cottages themselves, you will find spacious accommodation that has been furnished and equipped to a very high standard. The four cottages have been inspected for the National Accessible Scheme for Mobility and two cottages have been given Mobility 3 Assisted and two have been given Mobility 2 The Manor House is now being offered as holiday accommodation for up to 10 people. You will find many of the original features whilst the cottage offers all the comforts of a modern home. The Manor House sits slightly behind the rest of the cottages but still has full access to all our facilities, until recently it has been the much loved home of the owners of Norfolk Cottages. The cottage has undergone a great deal of renovation over recent years, what started as a large scale decorating job turned into much more as it was discovered that the cottage was not 17th century as thought but much older and is actually a Medieval Hall House which was built around 1350 to 1380. Bluebell Cottage and Primrose Cottage NAS Mobility Level 3 Assisted. Bluebell and Primrose Cottages originally formed the dairy, these single storey cottages offer good spacious accommodation making them very suitable for wheelchair users. They have vaulted ceilings to give an airy feel and underfloor heating to keep you warm and cosy in the winter months. The pine fitted kitchens are low level and a section of worktop has clear space under, the electric hob, double oven and sink are all low level. They both offer a spacious twin bedroom giving ample room to manoeuvre wheelchairs, the adjacent wet rooms offer bath, separate wheel in shower and transfer space to the side of the toilets. Bluebell Cottage has the addition of some fixed ceiling tracking in the wet room to enable a hoist to be used to gain access to the bath. Bluebell and Primrose cottages are adjacent to each other and if hired together the lockable interconnecting door can be left open to create a larger space. Rose Cottage NAS Mobility 2 Rose Cottage is a reconstructed oak framed barn which has been converted into a family holiday cottage, with a wealth of exposed beams and high ceilings giving a wonderfully spacious air to this cottage. There is a large fitted kitchen/diner with low-level appliances for easy access, a log burner in the lounge gives a cosy feel in the winter evenings, and the high vaulted ceiling and galleried staircase add to the atmosphere. The bedroom accommodation is found on the ground and first floor, on the ground floor is a double and single room with a shared ensuite wet room with large wheel in shower area, toilet with transfer space and small basin. A winding staircase leads to the first floor where there is a family suite comprising of double room with a door leading through to a twin room. The upstairs bathroom has a hand held shower over the bath, this is due to the vaulted ceiling. Honeysuckle Cottage NAS Mobility Level 2 Honeysuckle is a two-storey cottage which has been converted from the old granary. The cottage offers comfortable family accommodation with a large living/dining area and fitted kitchen. The cosy feel is enhanced with a log burner for those winter evenings. French doors lead from the lounge out into the courtyard. There is a ground floor bathroom with bath and shower over and toilet. Stairs lead to the first floor where you will find a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a twin room and a smaller room with bunk beds. In addition to the above there is an annexe which can be made available offering a downstairs twin bedroom and wet room, both with sufficient space for ample wheelchair access. Sleeps up to 8 All cottages have spectacular views over open countryside, where wildlife such as Deer, Hares, Barn Owls, Little Owls and many different species of bird can be seen. Leisure facilities Our Leisure Building is open all year to those staying at Norfolk Cottages, here you will find a swimming pool, spa, sauna, pool and table tennis table and dartboard and an area to just relax. The complex boasts an easy access 24’x 12’ heated swimming pool, kept at a higher than normal temperature so that our less able guests can also enjoy their time in the pool, a tracked hoist is available to assist with access to both the pool and spa should this be required. A Sauna completes the package, ideal for relaxing in after a long walk in the countryside The games room has a free pool table and a dartboard, also a selection of board games and jigsaws for rainy days. Additional Items We have various items available for hire to assist our less able guests, many of which there is no additional charge for, however all items are limited so availability must be checked at the time of booking. The items we have are shower chairs both wheeled and non-wheeled, commodes, blox chair and bed raisers, raised toilet seat, over bed monkey pole and a wheeled walking frame. The following items are available for a daily hire fee – Electric Riser Recliner Chair, Oxford Mini Mobile Hoist, Graduate Hoist, Overhead Hoist (for Bluebell bathroom only), we only have one each of these items so please check availability at the time of booking. We also have available at no extra charge a cot and high chair for our smaller guests again please check availability. WiFi snt airbox WiFi internet is available Dogs We welcome small well-behaved dogs, one per cottage at a flat charge of £20, assistance dogs are welcome free of charge. The gardens are not secure and we expect owners to keep their dogs under control at all times and to clean up after them. Dogs cannot be left unattended in the cottages at any time. Booking To book your holiday please contact us on 01379 674660 Monday to Friday. We offer 3 night, 4 night and 7 night breaks, which run from Friday to Monday, Monday to Friday or Friday to Friday. We are delighted to have qualified for a four star rating from the English Tourist Board and we are confident you will not be disappointed. Book your Norfolk Cottage online now with Guestlink What’s included? Cots and highchairs are available, please bring your own baby bedding and linen. Please bring your own child safety stair gate if you feel it necessary. All other bed linen, bathroom towels and tea towels are supplied, you will only need to bring your own pool/leisure towels. A mobile barbecue can be used in the courtyard outside your cottage. All electric and heating is included. We have a range of equipment to assist the less able guests. An up to date list can be found on our booking form. We have a laundry room offering a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board, we make a small charge for washing and drying. Norfolk Cottages operates a no smoking policy in all the buildings, we request you smoke outside only. Well behaved dogs are welcome, one per cottage. What is there to see in Norfolk? The immediate countryside is tangled with footpaths and bridleways, ideal for those wanting long leisurely walks. The village pub is a ten minute walk and serves lunches and evening meals. A country house hotel is a similar distance and has a bar and restaurant open to non-residents. The market town of Diss is only four miles away. An interesting town with many little courtyards of craft and curio shops, Diss also offers churches, Friday market, Antique Auction rooms that attract worldwide bidders for their special interest sales, a small museum, regular farmers markets, pubs and restaurants. Local places of interest include Norfolk Broads, Banham Zoo, Thetford Forest, Earsham Otter Trust, Bressingham Steam Museum (with Blooms Garden Centre next door), Stonham Barns craft and Birds of prey centre. The ancient and interesting city of Norwich with its Castle is only 16 miles. Further afield is Sandringham and the rugged North Norfolk Coast. A 35 minute drive takes you to the coast for the lively seafront at Great Yarmouth or the quieter attractions of Lowestoft or traditional Southwold. Tourist Information can be found in our Games room. Where ever you choose to spend your time on holiday, we are pleased to say that previous guests have remarked at how accessible the County is for wheelchair users. Why not take home a jar of honey produced by our own Bees! When can I visit? We offer a range of holidays from midweek short breaks, and long weekends through to full week or longer stays. Honeysuckle cottage is our largest cottage sleeping up to 8, whilst Rose cottage sleeps 7 and Bluebell and Primrose each sleep 4. We welcome parties and all 4 cottages can be booked together, subject to availability to help celebrate special occasions with family and friends. For a really special break, in secluded tranquil surroundings make Norfolk Cottages a place to visit. If you would like to receive information about our Special Offers and late availability send us your e-mail address. To receive our colour brochure, complete with tariff and a booking form simply send us your full address and post code. Directions to Malthouse Farm Directions to Malthouse Farm from London A11 (approx 9 miles) 1.Follow A11 past the Diss turn A1066 until you come to Snetterton Car Race track. 2.Take the next turn to your left it is signposted to Quidenham. At the bottom of the slip road is a T junction, turn left (the road passes under the A11 ). 3.Follow this road until you come to a T junction, this is the B1077, turn right Follow the road until you come to a crossroads go straight over. The road you are crossing is the B1113 4.Follow the road until you come to B1134 signed the Pulhams turn left on to it. 5.Follow the road until you come to sign to the right for Gissing, turn right on to Common Road: follow the road, you will come to a sharp left hand bend, stay on the road, pass Gissing Hall Hotel, the next turn on left is Malthouse Lane, Malthouse Farm is second house on left, pass the Farmhouse and take the second entrance. On entering the drive you will see a thatched house on the left and the cottages to the right. The Car park is situated just inside the gate on the right. Rose cottage is situated at the end of the drive. Directions from A140 North or South (approx 2 miles) 1. From the A140 1.take the B1134 at the Pulham roundabout, heading to Tivetshall, this is Station Road. 2. Follow road for approximately two miles you will go over a Railway Crossing. The road then bends sharply for a while. 3. Turn left at the sign for Rectory Road follow this road for about one mile 4. Malthouse Lane will be found on your right. 5. Malthouse Farm is the second Property on the right. On entering the drive you will see a thatched house on the left and the cottages to the right. The Car park is situated just inside the gate on the right. Rose cottage is situated at the end of the drive. Directions from Diss (approx 4 miles) Leave Diss on the Burston road, passing the Church, Saracens Head pub and finally the cemetery on your left. Follow the road into Burston Village, continue past the school on your right, take the next turn to the left. Follow this road into Gissing village passing Gissing Church on your right, two very sharp bends follow, on the third sharp bend there is a road going straight on, this is Malthouse Lane, Malthouse Farm is the second farm on the left, pass the Farmhouse and take the second entrance. On entering the drive you will see a thatched house on the left and the cottages to the right. The Car park is situated just inside the gate on the right. Rose cottage is situated at the end of the drive. Transport There is a service in the local area 'Equality Cars' They offer a transport service for disabled people without having to be moved from their wheelchairs. They will pick people up anywhere in the UK and do half and full day tours in East Anglia. Equality Cars, 10 White Horse Street, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0BJ. Mobile: 07818 020275 Email: bookings@equalitycars.com