1 / 12The Retreat - Fakenham
Fakenham, Norfolk
A one bedroom single storey home for two in the middle of Fakenham in Norfolk, with an enclosed courtyard at the front and two dogs welcome.
The enclosed bit is at the front. That is unusual in a town: a private courtyard on the street side of the house, walled and furnished, where almost every other listing in this county puts its fence round the back. It means two dogs get their own square of outside between the front door and the world, and nobody has to walk through the house to reach it. The Retreat comes down to one bedroom and one open room in the middle of Fakenham in Norfolk, a dog friendly base for two people and two dogs.
Everything is on one floor. Lounge, kitchen and dining share a single space, so two people and two dogs live in one room by design rather than because the cottage ran out of others, and the bedroom and bathroom are off it on the level. In the bathroom the shower is fitted above the bath, which is the arrangement to want when something has been in a Norfolk field.
It is small and it does not pretend otherwise. What that buys is a house in the middle of a working market town rather than a lane outside one, so the day starts on a pavement and two dogs learn a street rather than a hedge.
Fakenham has held a market since the Middle Ages and still runs one weekly, with a racecourse a mile out. Pensthorpe lies three miles off, several hundred acres of lake, meadow and woodland with trails laid through it and hides along the water. Two dogs get a town under their feet and open reserve within ten minutes of leaving it.
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from £412 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture | There is no parking available at the property
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £412 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Wifi
The Retreat - Fakenham from £412 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Retreat - Fakenham dog friendly?
Yes, The Retreat welcomes up to two dogs. It's a one-bedroom, single-storey home in the centre of Fakenham, and the setup has clearly been thought through with dogs in mind — there's an enclosed courtyard at the front where they can get some air without you having to walk them through the house first.
Are dogs allowed at The Retreat - Fakenham year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, so it appears dogs are welcome throughout the year. If you're planning a visit during a particular season and want to confirm availability, it's always worth checking directly with the host.
What should I know before visiting The Retreat - Fakenham with my dog?
The property is designed for two people and two dogs, so it's best suited to smaller groups. The front courtyard is enclosed and walled, giving dogs a secure outdoor space, and being right in the centre of Fakenham means they'll be walking streets and pavements rather than open countryside from the door — though Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, with hundreds of acres of trails, is only about three miles away.
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The Retreat - Fakenham from £412 for 7 nights
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