Avocet is one of our luxury 5* eco-cottages, featuring exposed and original wooden roof trusses combined with a stylish modern interior. The spacious living area is flooded with natural daylight and glazed doors lead onto a private terrace perfect for alfresco dining. This terrace is fenced and gated, giving an added level of privacy for families. This patio leads out onto a large gated paddock with play equipment.
Sleeps 5 - 6 +
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Visit England 5 Star Self Catering
Visit England Gold Award Self Catering
Visit England Gold Award Self Catering

What this Cottage offers

  • Family FriendlyFamily Friendly
  • Baby Friendly Baby Friendly
  • No pets
  • Countryside locationCountryside location
  • BeachBeach within 10.3 miles
  • PubPub within 2.1 miles
  • Car ParkingFree parking on premises
  • Bedlinen & towels providedBedlinen & towels provided
  • Family FriendlyEnvironmentally friendly stay
  • Free WifiFree Wifi
  • EV Charging
  • Heated indoor swimming pool
  • 2 Tennis Courts
  • Games room
  • Children’s games & booksChildren's games & books
  • Adventure play - up to 7 yearsAdventure play - up to 7 years
  • Secure Bike storageSecure Bike storage
  • Grassed recreation areaGrassed recreation area
  • Dedicated workspace & meeting RoomDedicated workspace & meeting Room
  • 24 hour shared laundry24 hour shared laundry
  • Supermarket DeliveriesSupermarket Deliveries
  • Visit Britain Quality Approved
Cottage Ammenities
  • sleepsSleeps 5 - 6 +
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms2 Bathroom
  • ShowerWalk in shower
  • King side bed 1 King sized bed
  • Zip Link Beds 2 Zip & Link bed 5ft
  • Zip Link Beds Single beds
  • Private patioPrivate patio
  • Enclosed GardenEnclosed Garden
  • BarbecueBarbecue
  • KitchenWell equipped Kitchen
  • Dishwasher Dishwasher
  • Fridge Freezer Fridge Freezer
  • living spaceLiving space
  • BarbecueSmart Tv’s
  • Travel CotTravel Cot < 2 years
  • High chair High chair
  • Eco cleaning products providedEco cleaning products provided
  • Decorated for Christmas Decorated for Christmas
  • Eco Barn GardenEco Barn
  • cctcCCTV camera
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide alarm

Property Details

With solid travertine tiled floors throughout and underfloor heating, the cottage is cosy in winter and cool in the summer. There is a luxury bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. The main bedroom has a king-sized bed with luxury ensuite and TV with freeview.

The second double bedroom has a zip & link bed giving additional flexibility on beds (for older children or friends – just let us know in advance) and the third bedroom is a twin. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the mod-cons needed on a family self-catering holiday with granite worktops, a fridge freezer, washing machine and an espresso machine for the discerning coffee drinker.

If you are looking for a large family cottage, Avocet communicates with next door Garden House  through a boot lobby to provide spacious accommodation for 12 (3 double bedrooms in each cottage) plus travel cots with a large dining area.

All cottages have fantastic views eastwards offering magnificent sunsets over the 170 acres of sweeping farmland and gardens belonging to Home Farm. It also has a private fenced terrace where you can enjoy the sunshine and have BBQs in the summer.

The new holiday homes at Cranmer Cottages have been designed with attention to sustainable eco credentials, maximising alternative energy sources. They have eco-friendly under floor heating throughout and hot water and space heating are supplemented by solar, wind power and a ground source heat pump. The buildings themselves are highly insulated keeping them warm and at the same time cutting down on carbon emissions.

VisitEngland has inspected Avocet and awarded it 5 stars

Site plan

Please note:
Bedroom 1 has a zip & link beds which can be used as either 2 x 3”  singe beds OR 1 x 6ft super king bed
Bedroom 2 has a zip & link beds which can be used as either 2 x 2ft 6”  singe beds OR 1 x 5ft double bed.

Please note this cottage is one of our Eco Barns and has solid travertine floors with rugs. Therefore active toddlers may require careful supervision. When booking Coot, Avocet or Garden House guests accept any risks involved.

SLEEPS 6 plus additional cot

  • Bedroom 1 – 1 x 6ft Zip and Link Super King OR 2 x 3ft Zip Single Beds
  • Bedroom 2 – 1 x 5ft Zip Double OR 2 x 2ft 3 in Zip Single Beds
  • Bedroom 3 – 1 x King Sized Bed
  • 3 hours from London
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Tennis courts
  • Games Room
  • Nearby beaches
  • perfect for families
  • Wifi
  • Dining: Table and chairs for 6
  • Bedroom 1: King-sized bed, wardrobe, drawers, hairdryer, TV with freeview and ensuite bathroom
  • Bedroom 2: 5ft zip & link bed, wardrobe, drawers, hairdryer
  • Bedroom 3: Two single beds, wardroble
  • Bathroom:  Family bathroom with walk-in shower, bath, washbasin
  • Private gated patio

Avocet Cottage inventory

Avocet Appliances List & Instruction Manuals

Things you should know

Read more here on what to expect from a stay with us at Cranmer Country Cottages…

We try to engender a friendly laid- back feel to our place, where guests can come and go freely in the knowledge that if something goes wrong there is usually someone around to help.  We do have a few rules in place as this makes for a better and safer experience for everyone.  As a green business we believe that “less is more” however this should not mean fewer home comforts for our guests.  We have done a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of energy & water management, however there is always more we can do, as there really is no plan B.

Please observe the following Property Rules before you book and during your stay:

  •   Check-in: After 16:00
  •   Check out: 10:00
  • Self-check-in with lockbox
  • No smoking in the cottages or on site.
  • No parties or events
  • Pets are not allowed on the main site. Up to 2 medium sized dogs are welcome to stay in End Cottage
  • Pool rules must be observed. See our pool rules here
  • Children must be supervised at all times
  • No extra guests without permission.
  • No noise outdoors or in the cottages or games room after 10.00pm
  • No Fireworks Chinese lanterns or drones.
  • No EV charging with a cable directly from the cottages
  • Do not plug in heavy use external electrical items ie: air conditioning units or catering equipment. We have a 2-phase supply and this will overload our electrical supply!
  • Please sort waste into household waste & recyclables before you throw.
  • CCTV is in use in the car parking areas and pool Hall.

Check availability online or call 01328 823135

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To view the price please click on an available start date (any green button O) and request the number of nights you want when prompted. The table will then display the price for your holiday. You can book online by completing the booking form and pay online via a Debit or Credit card.  A booking can not be reserved until we receive a 35% deposit. Once you have paid you will receive an automated confirmation, and also a personal confirmation from us.