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Escape to Sexton's Yard, a charming retreat in the quiet village of Docking. Snuggle up by the exposed brick fireplace with a glass of wine or enjoy alfresco dining in the sunny courtyard garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Sexton's Yard Cottage, Docking, Norfolk

  • Sexton's Yard Cottage is lovely characterful and cosy cottage located on a private road in the quiet village of Docking, just a few miles from the coast and beautiful Brancaster beach. With vaulted ceilings, exposed brick fireplace and wooden beams, this is a relaxing and romantic couples retreat.

    Sexton's Yard Cottage has a really lovely welcoming feel as soon as you step inside the front door. A stable door opens into the open-plan living area which has a beautiful exposed brick feature fireplace with multi-fuel stove, making it the perfect spot to hunker down on chillier evenings.With comfortable seating and dining space for four people, plus a Smart television with WiFi and radio, this room is great to snuggle up in with a glass of wine. The country kitchen is well-equipped and has been kitted out with modern appliances and solid oak work surfaces - perfect if you wish to cook. There is certainly plenty of delicious local Norfolk local produce to tempt you!

    Upstairs you will find two stylish bedrooms. Offering a double bed, the master bedroom is a lovely room full of character with vaulted ceiling, exposed chimney breast and beams. Bedroom two also hosts a double bed and features a charming painted stone feature wall. These bedrooms are served by good-sized shower room.

    Outside there is a sunny fully-enclosed shingle courtyard garden with garden furniture so you can soak up the rays and dine alfresco or enjoy the homemade cake the owner bakes for you on arrival! Sexton's Yard Cottage benefits from an allocated parking space for one car.

    Additional Information:
    One well-behaved small dog welcome (small additional charge). The owner of this property does not allow puppies or large breed dogs.
    Duvets and pillows are feather. (Hypoallergenic bedding is available, please request this when booking).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Located in King's Lynn, this cottage is by the sea. Sandringham House and Bircham Windmill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hunstanton Beach and Norfolk Coast. Courtyard Farm and Norfolk Lavender are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our King's Lynn travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A dilapidated boat tied to a wooden structure with a red roof.
    Norfolk Coast
    7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • A flock of birds flying over a muddy wetland area with sparse vegetation.
    RSPB Titchwell Marsh
    10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Bircham Windmill
    11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Brancaster Activity Centre
    12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Courtyard Farm
    12 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Socius
    8 min drive
  • The Mermaid
    8 min drive
  • The Old Store
    9 min drive
  • The Lavender Kitchen
    8 min drive
  • The Rose And Crown
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sexton's Yard Cottage, Docking, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sexton's Yard Cottage, Docking, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sexton's Yard Cottage, Docking, Norfolk?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sexton's Yard Cottage, Docking, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Norfolk Coast, Courtyard Farm, and Bircham Windmill. RSPB Titchwell Marsh and Norfolk Lavender are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sexton's Yard Cottage, Docking, Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

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Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Wonderful. Diane and Bill thought of everything and we were so comfortable.

What a welcome! Warm, cosy, cake, flowers, fire laid and ready to light ---- and even a little bowl of chocolates. Our first visit to the North Norfolk area and we certainly hope to return for more of those wonderful walks, wide skies and glorious stately homes.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Quick trip to see the sea

Absolutely loved this cottage, I don’t think I’ve ever come across a cleaner in my life time, it really was clean also well equipped, very comfortable bedrooms what you really should expect but on this occasion exceeded, first time Ive used Norfolk Hideaways in 25 years visiting Norfolk and they were helpful when I had a query so will use again, great weather and being in one of the loveliest parts of uk (in my opinion), made out to be a great week
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

clare g.

Lovely holiday cottage

Lovely cottage with lots of charming features and very well presented and spotless. Pleasant surprise of treats on arrival - home made cake, prosecco and chocolates as well as milk in the fridge. All most welcome. Met the owners who were very friendly and appeared keen that we enjoyed our stay. Location of cottage is good to explore the area. Short drive to lovely beaches and walks as well as shopping at Holt and Burnham Market. Would definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage for 2

Very good, but for the low ceiling on the ground floor and the awkward turn on the steps. We are of average height and had to stoop. The stairs have an awkward bend and are directly to the right of the bathroom door , not a good place for nocturnal visits to the toilet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful high quality cottage

A delightful high-quality cottage where we felt right at home. Delightful furnishings and quirky olde-worlde cottage features. The owner left us a delicious homemade cake. Docking is perfectly situated for North Norfolk sights and we would stay at this property again without any hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Beautiful little cottage, very well maintained. Not sure it would comfortably accommodate four adults. Tricky to find turning, signage needs addressing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The perfect getaway cottage for two.

This little cottage ticked all our boxes and exceeded our expectation. The owners add some lovely little touches in this cottage which makes it stand out from any other cottage we have stayed in. Spotlessly clean and well decorated throughout you feel you have just walked in to a gorgeous little cottage made fresh for your arrival. The small but perfectly formed kitchen has all the amenities you need including a washing machine and dishwasher. A little tip don't bring lots of frozen food with you as its only a small freezer in the top of the fridge. There is a good convenience store in the village which has a good variety of items and a fish and chip shop within an easy walk from the cottage for those occasions when you don't want to cook. Its a perfect getaway during the winter as it was lovely and warm and the log burn kept us more than toasty in the evenings. Location was ideal for us as we came here to go birdwatching along the coast. Snettisham and Titchwell Marsh are within an easy 10 to 15 minute drive, Holkham beach is just 25 minutes and Blakeney Point only 30 minutes drive. The perfect getaway and will certainly be booking again when we go back up to Norfolk.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Perfect Hideaway !

Beautiful little cottage, exceptionally well thought out with some lovely little touches - Prosecco, cake and a tea tray on arrival ! Exceptionally clean and well kept. Fantastic location for seeing the stunning North Norfolk coast absolutely loved our few days there and hope to return soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a good location

The cottage was lovely and clean and in a great location for travelling around North Norfolk. It had everything you needed and the owners left a couple of nice welcome treats! The beds were amazingly comfy too, we had the best week’s sleep in months.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Helen A.

Country bolt hole

The cottage was clean and tidy. Very cosy especially once the log burner was going! Nice to escape the madness of the world - once the door was shut we were in our own little bubble! One negative was the shower - it was the only thing really that let the cottage down. Yes the bathroom is small (as is the second bedroom) but that’s ok if the shower is half decent - which it isn’t unfortunately. A power shower would be an excellent addition to what is a lovely little cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christmas break

A fantastic little cottage for our Christmas break. It made a lovely change to have a cottage that was immaculately clean and well equipped. The homemade cakes waiting for us on arrival we’re a treat too. We can’t wait to stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

martin h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base to explore North Norfolk

It is a very well appointed property, quiet, charming and well equipped. My only issue was the low height of the downstairs ceiling and the doorways. If you are around six foot tall then you will not be able to stand up straight in the living room and will have to remember to duck through the doorways. The only other (very minor thing) was the lack of a freezer compartment in the fridge. And Docking itself does not have a lot to offer. But to judge from the comments in the guest book everybody who has stayed here absolutely loves it. We certainly had a most enjoyable week and if I was just a bit less tall we would be very happy to go back. There is so much in the area, beaches, wildlife, stately homes, lovely villages etc etc. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sexton's Yard Cottage

A wonderful cottage! We enjoyed our stay here and would certainly book up again. The little touches were lovely.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mrs P W.

Mr Mrs P Woods long let

We were here for nearly two months and therefore untypical as "holiday" people. Basically we have been pleased with the property. Initially there was no freezer for our use (during a heatwave!) but a small one was quickly supplied which was much appreciated, Di & Bill have always been on hand to help where needed, and Di has kept the cottage very clean for us, changing bed linen and towels weekly, We feel that the shower needs updating, and that the staircase would be a problem for the elderly or someone with a sight or mobility problem. The size of the second "double" bedroom is extremely restricting. Overall the ceiling height in the living room is OK for those under 5'8". The car exit from the site into the fast moving traffic and very busy High Street would benefit from an improvement of sight line
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very nice week in docking Norfolk.

We had a very pleasant stay at sexton's yard cottage. On our arrival there were some nice treats waiting for us cake prosecco and chocolates. The cottage was excellent and we would highly recommend it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good location for walking the North Norfolk area.

Lovely clean cottage, with all you need for a holiday week away from home. Great location for walking The Norfolk Coast Path and Peddars Way. The extra special touches on arrival were very welcome and a considerate addition; A homemade cake, milk in the fridge and locally produced apple juice. It was lovely to have lots of hot water on tap and to have adequate heating, as the weather and temperature varied quite a lot. We could have done with a little more basic information, EG. Which day is the local refuse collection, which bin does waste food go into, where in the village is the local supermarket, is there a cash-point near by. The bathroom could do with an update, the shower in particular isn't the best after a day out walking.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home from home

Beautiful cottage. Cosy and warm. Everything you could wish for. Lovely welcoming goodies lemon drizzle cake prosecco, apple juice and chocolate eggs. Owners lovely and friendly. Milly our little dog felt at home too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely quaint cottage.

Really well equipped cottage, great for a couple or small family. very welcoming with cake & procesco on arrival.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous period cottage

This place was gorgeous with lovely little decorative touches everywhere. I loved the little welcome extras that the hosts included, such as the lemon drizzle cake and bottle of wine on day one. The only issue is low ceilings due to it being 300+ years old. Both my husband and I banged our head on more than one occasion so tall folks take care! Despite this I would def recommend this place and I would be happy to come back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Fabulous stay

We had a fantastic time at this beautiful cottage. The hosts were brilliant and had provided lots of lovely extras to welcome us. The cottage is beautifully decorated and very clean. We would definitely recommend it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

New Year Stay

This is the third time we have rented Sextons Yard and as always Bill & Di are very hospitable and the cottage is beautifully presented. This time we had mince pies, cake and a Christmas tree. We had friends over for NYE with no issues from the neighbours or owners and will definitely be booking again later this year.