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LUXURY HOLIDAY HOME

South Creake · North Norfolk

The Old Chequers has plenty of space, both in its living areas and large bedrooms. We have taken care to provide a luxury experience by fitting the bedrooms with top-quality bedding and imported down and feather pillows. The duvets are super comfortable and temperature regulating, made from high thread count cotton. The Holkham Bedroom is the epitome of a luxury room, with a large en suite, dressing room, ante room, and its own separate entrance from the pebbled driveway. The Ante Room has been furnished with a sofa-bed and TV, and we use it as a bedroom for our younger children when we visit. There is also a newly added bunk bed by the Holkham Room, providing families with sleeping space for an additional two kids.

OUR ROOMS

6 Bedrooms with En suites · King sized beds

Holkham Room
Brancaster Room
Thornham Room

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Wells-next-the-Sea Room
Burnham Overy Staithe Room
Burnham Market Room

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Holkham Bedroom

Holkham Room

Elevated above the lounge, the Holkham Room offers a private sanctuary with serene views of the walled garden and stream. A spacious dressing area leads to the tranquil bedroom, complete with a sumptuous super-king bed, plush armchair, and elegant vanity. The underfloor-heated en suite features a freestanding bath, walk-in shower, and double basin, blending contemporary luxury with timeless comfort.

The Blue Room

Brancaster Room

The Brancaster Room is a spacious retreat, featuring a super-king bed that can be split into twins, making it ideal for flexible sleeping arrangements. Often regarded as the second-largest bedroom, it offers extra space for a travel cot or blow-up mattress for younger children. The elegant en suite combines a bath and walk-in shower, providing convenience and comfort for families, while maintaining a sense of refined relaxation.

The Green Room

Thornham Room

The Thornham Room is a king-sized sanctuary, elegantly furnished with solid mango wood pieces that blend warmth and sophistication. Bathed in the afternoon sun, it sits next to the fourth bedroom, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The en suite features a sleek walk-in shower, combining comfort with understated luxury.

The Yellow Room

Wells-next-the-Sea Room

The Wells-next-the-Sea Room is a bright and inviting king-sized retreat, nestled between the Thornham Room and the Burnham Overy Staithe Room. Bathed in the afternoon sun, it offers views of the pebbled driveway and is appointed with a wardrobe and a comfortable armchair. The en suite features a bath-shower combination, perfectly blending convenience with relaxed elegance.

The Taupe Room

Burnham Overy Staithe Room

Located upstairs at the far end of the house, the Burnham Overy Staithe Room is a serene king-sized retreat, featuring a solid wood bed, matching bedside tables, and wardrobe. The en suite offers a sleek walk-in shower, while the bed is dressed in high-end linens and premium pillows, ensuring comfort and elegance in every detail.

The Grey Room

Burnham Market Room

The Burnham Market Room, once the original entrance of the house, features a charming bay window and has been thoughtfully designed as wheelchair-friendly. This spacious bedroom offers a super-king bed that can be split into twins, complemented by a solid wood wardrobe, bedside tables, and two comfortable armchairs. The ensuite wet room shower combines practicality with refined comfort, creating an elegant and accessible retreat.

BATHROOMS

6 En suite Bathrooms · Additional downstairs Bathroom

Each of our bedrooms feature its own full en suite. There is also an additional bathroom downstairs. Enjoy the comfort of added luxuries like branded robes and slippers, to use during your stay. The Holkham en suite is a large bathroom with a shower, luxurious bath, and underfloor heating for ultimate comfort.

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FAQs

Booking and payments

How do I book?

You can check availability and book online through our website, or email us at bookings@thecreekcollection.com and we'll be delighted to help.

What do I pay, and when?

If you book 8 weeks or more before arrival, a 50% deposit secures your dates, with the balance due 8 weeks before you arrive. If you book within 8 weeks of arrival, the full amount is due at the time of booking. A refundable damage deposit of £300 and a cleaning fee of £515 are payable with the balance.

How do I pay for my reservation?

By bank transfer, debit card or credit card.

What is your cancellation policy?
When you cancelRefund
30 or more days before arrival100%
When is my damage deposit returned?

Within 10 working days of departure, once the house has been checked.

The house and sleeping arrangements

How many guests can the cottage accommodate?

Up to 12 adults and 4 children under 17, or up to 14 adults.

What are the bedrooms like?

There are six bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, wardrobe and Bluetooth speaker. The beds are dressed with down and feather pillows and high thread count cotton bedding. There is also a bunk bed and a double sofa bed.

Is the house accessible?

One bedroom, on the ground floor, is wheelchair accessible. All other bedrooms are upstairs.

Can I see a floor plan?

Yes, the floor plan is on our Floor Plan page.

What's provided

What should we bring?

Just your clothes, food and anything your little ones or pets need. Bed linen, towels, a fully equipped kitchen, a starter supply of Nespresso pods and logs for the log burner and hot tub are all ready for you. Cooking basics (oil, salt and pepper) are provided.

Are bed linen and towels provided?

Yes, beds are made up ready for your arrival.

Is the kitchen suitable for cooking for a large group?

Yes. The kitchen has a large freestanding oven with separate grill, a hob, microwave, Nespresso machine (with a starter supply of pods), KitchenAid, blender, kettle and toaster. There are two dishwashers, two fridge freezers in the utility room, a wine and drinks fridge, and a dining table that seats 12.

Is there a washing machine?

Yes, a washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility room.

Is there wifi and TV?

Yes, high-speed fibre wifi throughout. The smart TVs have BT TV (including BT and Sky Sports), Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and there are networked speakers in every room.

Can I work from the house?

Yes, there is a private office area with a dedicated workspace.

Is there a hot tub?

Yes, a wood-fired hot tub for up to 8 people in the walled garden. You can fill and heat it whenever you like; it takes about two hours to warm up. A starter supply of logs is provided, and extra bundles can be bought if needed.

Is firewood provided for the log burner?

Yes, a basket of logs is provided with our compliments. More is available from the local nursery or the petrol station in Burnham Market.

Is there anything waiting for us on arrival?

Yes, a complimentary bottle of wine in the wine fridge. Further bottles are £15 each; just let us know at check-out.

What else is there to enjoy?

A games room with a pool table, arcade games and smart TV; a cinema room; a library with a log burner; a sun room conservatory; a Weber BBQ; deck and courtyard dining; and a fire pit.

Arrival and departure

What time can we check in and out?

Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am. If you'd like an early arrival, let us know and we'll do our best to arrange it.

Can we have a late checkout?

This is subject to availability on the day of checkout, however, you are welcome to contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

How do we get in?

Check-in is contactless. There is a keypad on the front door, and we'll send your access code and instructions on the morning of arrival.

Where do we park?

The driveway fits up to two -three cars comfortably, depending on size. Extra cars can park on the road, by the village green a short walk away, or along the wall next to the courtyard. Please use the area in front of the house for unloading only, and don't park by the wooden bollards in front of the kitchen, as this blocks our neighbours.

Can I charge my electric car?

We're sorry, but no. The house sockets aren't rated for car charging. There are public chargers at Lady Anne's Drive, Holkham.

What do we need to do before we leave?

Please empty the fridge, take out all rubbish, put furniture back in place, drain the hot tub, and leave the keys as instructed. Only clean recyclables go in the recycling bins, without black bin liners, or the council won't collect them.

Families and children

Is the house suitable for young children?

Yes. There's a playroom with toys and board games, a large enclosed lawn, and a highchair and travel cot on request (please bring cot bedding). The fire has a guard for little fingers.

Is there anything we should know about the garden?

A shallow stream runs through the garden and isn't fenced or grated at either end, so please supervise children and pets whenever they're outside. The hot tub has a lid to keep it child-safe.

Pets

Can we bring our dog?

Yes, we welcome up to three pets, by prior arrangement, at £25 per pet per stay. Please keep pets downstairs and off the furniture, and don't leave them alone in the house. Do bring their bedding and bowls.

House rules

Can we smoke?

No, The Old Chequers is non-smoking, inside and out.

Can we hold a party or event?

Celebrations are welcome with our prior written agreement. Please contact us before booking.

Local area

What's nearby?

South Creake is a quiet village with a play area, grass tennis courts and The Ostrich Inn just down the road. Burnham Market is 8 minutes' drive, Fakenham 10 and Wells-next-the-Sea 15, with Holkham beach and the North Norfolk coast close by. Our favourite days out, beaches, rainy-day ideas and restaurants are under Activities and Recommendations and Restaurant Recommendations here in our FAQs.

How do we get there without a car?

The nearest mainline station is King's Lynn, about 25 minutes' drive, with trains to London King's Cross. A bus stop just up the road serves the main local towns, and local taxi firms are listed under Activities and Recommendations here in our FAQs.

Do you host corporate retreats?

Yes, The Old Chequers is also available as South Creek Retreat.

Activities and Recommendations

Can you arrange a hamper, caterer or private chef?

Yes, we're happy to recommend local caterers and private chefs. A Little Bit of Luxury supplies our guest hampers and can also deliver pizza and BBQ kits. Other suppliers include Carway Roe Events, Oystercatcher Catering, Burn Valley Catering, The English Canape Company, Chef 2 Dine 4, Alex Clare and Bella. Guests book and pay these directly.

How do we get a taxi, or reach the house by train?

The nearest mainline station is King's Lynn, about 25 minutes' drive, with trains to London King's Cross. There is a bus stop just up the road with routes to the main local towns. Local taxi firms: Burnham Market Taxis, Jak's Taxis, Bex Cabs, Connect Cars & Taxis, Near and Far, Tiny's Taxis and JD's Taxis.

What is there to do in the village?

A children's play area on the village green, grass tennis courts (ask us about booking), football pitches, a bowling green and an outdoor gym, all a short walk away. Our Lady St Mary's church is open daily, and there is a circular walk starting beside The Ostrich Inn.

What are your top days out?
ActivityWhereDrive
Creake Abbey ruins, café and monthly farmers' marketnear Fakenham5 min
Holkham Hall, park and woodland play areaWells10 min
Wells & Walsingham Light RailwayWells11 min
Houghton Hall and walled gardennear King's Lynn15 min
Pensthorpe gardens, wildlife and play areasFakenham15 min
Thursford (steam collection, seasonal shows)Thursford15 min
Alpaca trekkingWells20 min
Blakeney Point seal trips from Morston Quay (book ahead, tide-dependent)Blakeney25 min
Sandringham Estate (house visits must be pre-booked)Sandringham25 min
ROARR! dinosaur parkLenwade30 min
North Norfolk Railway (Poppy Line steam train)Holt / Sheringham40 min
BeWILDerwood (ages 2 to 12)Hoveton50 min

Also close by: Fakenham Fairways mini golf, Axes & Escapes in Fakenham, Norfolk Lavender, the Bure Valley Railway and Amazona Zoo in Cromer.

Which beaches do you recommend?

Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham (15 to 20 minutes) are closest; Holkham has marked swimming areas only, because of strong currents. Brancaster (20 minutes) is great for dog walks and kitesurfing. Old Hunstanton and Heacham (25 minutes) suit young families. Cromer (40 minutes) is known for crabbing off the pier.

What can we do on a rainy day?

Mable's Paint Pot pottery painting (8 min), Fakenham Superbowl and Fakenham Escape Rooms (11 min), Hootz House indoor play at Pensthorpe (15 min), Farmer Fred's Play Barn in Heacham (20 min), Sea Life Hunstanton (25 min), and Norwich Castle and Cathedral (50 to 55 min). Further afield: Doodle Pots ceramic café, Alive Oasis pool, Bugz UK, The Muckleburgh Military Collection, Cromer Museum, Wroxham Miniature Worlds, High Altitude Trampoline Park and the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum.

Where can we go birdwatching?

North Norfolk is one of the UK's best birdwatching coasts: Holkham National Nature Reserve (14 min, free), Pensthorpe Natural Park (14 min), RSPB Titchwell Marsh (21 min), Blakeney National Nature Reserve (26 min), RSPB Snettisham (28 min), Cley Marshes (30 min), Holme Dunes (33 min) and Watatunga Wildlife Reserve (40 min, tours April to October). Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve is closer still, near Fakenham. Winter brings huge flocks of pink-footed geese; spring and autumn are best for migrating waders.

Which towns and villages are worth a visit?

Burnham Market (8 min) for independent shops, cafés and restaurants; Fakenham (10 min), a market town with the racecourse, bowling and supermarkets; Little Walsingham (10 min) for medieval buildings and the farm shop; Wells-next-the-Sea (15 min) for the harbour, beach huts and crabbing; Burnham Deepdale and Docking (15 min); Brancaster (20 min) and Thornham (25 min) for beaches, birdwatching and golf; Georgian Holt (30 min); historic King's Lynn (35 min); and Cromer (40 min) for the pier and crabbing.

Restaurant Recommendations

RestaurantWhereDistanceGood for
The Ostrich InnSouth Creake5 min walkWood-fired pizza, local pub
The NelsonBurnham Market8 minPub food, vegetarian options
The Duck InnStanhoe8 minLocal seafood, garden dining
No. Twenty9Burnham Market9 minAsado grill, courtyard
SociusBurnham Market9 minAward-winning small plates
The HeroBurnham Overy Staithe11 minFamily and dog friendly
The GlobeWells12 minModern British, dog menu
The White HorseBrancaster Staithe15 minSeafood, marsh views (the hosts' favourite)
The Jolly SailorsBrancaster15 minFamily pub, play area
Morston HallMorston25 minMichelin-starred tasting menu (book ahead)

For breakfast or coffee: Tilly's Café and The Burnhams Tea Room in Burnham Market, or Bang in Wells. For picnic supplies: Gurneys Fish Shop and Humble Pie Deli in Burnham Market. More good tables a little further out: The Orange Tree and Titchwell Manor near Thornham, Wiveton Hall Café, The Gunton Arms and Tides Bistro on Cromer pier.

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