Shire Cottage is a luxury two bedroom house in the heart of Holt; available as self-catered holiday accommodation. Its central position in the town and south-facing views across Shirehall Plain to Byfords make it a unique place to stay in North Norfolk. There is plenty of space for a travel cot, either in the master bedroom or in the twin room, with one of the single beds stored under the other. B
oth bedrooms are equipped with LED televisions and built-in DVD players. A hairdryer is provided for convenience. The bathroom is upstairs and contains a roll-top bath with hand-held shower, W.C., basin and heated towel rail. A selection of toiletries and bath towels are provided for guests. The new, bespoke kitchen at Shire Cottage was designed by us and handmade in Holt. Granite worktops and the large, 3 bowl butler sink and Franke tap make food preparation (and clearing up) a doddle. A stylish Dualit kettle and 4-slot toaster take pride of place on the worktop. Swish BOSCH appliances include:
Fan-assisted electric oven with integrated microwave
4-ring induction hob and extractor hood
Full size dishwasher
Built-in full size fridge and freezer
The washing machine, clothes airer, iron and ironing board are hidden away under the stairs (there is a washing line in the front garden). A selection of cook books, some of our favourite local recipes and full instructions for all appliances are on-hand. At Shire Cottage you are literally surrounded by the best local, seasonal food North Norfolk has to offer, so cooking can be a real treat if you're not in the mood to eat out. The living room provides ample space for dining and relaxing. The south-facing bay window provides plenty of lovely natural light and the exposed brick and flint feature wall gives the room a cosy contemporary feel, especially when illuminated after dark. A large leather corner sofa is the perfect place to sit and enjoy a good book, or feast your eyes on the Full HD 3D TV. SmartTV technology gives you access to catch-up TV services such as BBC iPlayer, LOVEFiLM and Netflix. 3D specs are provided. There's a DVD player too. WiFi is free and available throughout the cottage. There are handy power-points on the shelf behind the sofa if you need to plug in. There's also a Sony iPhone speaker dock with DAB radio and auxiliary cable to connect all iPods, iPads, MP3 players etc. Outside, the small enclosed front garden is a sheltered south-facing sun trap. Tucked away behind a privet hedge, it's a surprisingly peaceful spot. The resident hedge sparrows are excellent entertainment as you help yourselves to herbs from the pots. A gravel drive provides private off-street parking on the doorstep - the ultimate luxury in the middle of Holt!
