The Old Butcher's Shop

About The Old Butcher's Shop

The Old Butcher's Shop is a super-stylish four-bedroom cottage in Docking, Norfolk. This property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms with two bathrooms. Groups love the games room with full-size table tennis table and spacious social areas. The cottage features parking for five cars making it perfect for larger gatherings.

Docking is a peaceful Norfolk village with a local shop and pub within walking distance. The area offers excellent access to Norfolk's coastline with Brancaster beach just ten minutes away by car. Tennis courts and walking areas surround the village.

The ground floor has a large sitting room with wood burning stove, well-equipped breakfast kitchen with oak worktops and separate dining room seating eight. Upstairs features the master bedroom with en-suite shower room and bedroom two with double bed. Two twin bedrooms and family bathroom with bath and separate shower complete the accommodation. The utility room includes washing machine, tumble dryer and second fridge.

Groups can visit Sandringham House (15 minutes), explore Burnham Market (10 minutes), or enjoy Brancaster beach (10 minutes). The Norfolk Coast Path offers excellent walking opportunities. Local nature reserves provide wildlife watching within 20 minutes drive.

The Old Butcher's Shop combines period features with modern comfort. Perfect for family celebrations, group holidays and special occasions with excellent reviews praising its facilities and location.

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Need To Know

✓Sleeps: 8
✓Bathrooms: 4
✓WiFi
✓Electric Car Charging Point
✓NH Starter Pack
✓Ground Floor Bedroom
✓Baby Welcome
✓Dog Friendly
✓Two dogs welcome
✓Enclosed Garden
✓Log Burner/Open Fire
✓On Site Parking
✓Pub Nearby
✓Children Welcome
✓Walking

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Old Butcher's Shop

Games Room Entertainment

Full-size table tennis table in separate games room provides hours of group entertainment and friendly competition.

Spacious Social Areas

Large sitting room and separate dining room seating eight creates perfect spaces for group gatherings and meals.

Generous Car Parking

Parking for five cars on gravel drive means no worries about space for larger group arrivals.

Perfect for Celebrations

Guests consistently praise this cottage as ideal for milestone birthdays and special family occasions.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Large breakfast kitchen with oak worktops and full appliances makes group catering easy and enjoyable.

Enclosed Garden Space

Fully-enclosed back garden with furniture and barbecue provides safe outdoor space for all ages.

Getting To The Old Butcher's Shop

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Butcher's Shop by car, take the A149 coast road and turn into Docking village. The cottage is easily accessible with convenient parking for five cars on the gravel drive behind metal gates.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is King's Lynn, approximately 20 miles away. From there, it's a scenic journey through Norfolk countryside to your group accommodation.

Parking for five cars on gravel drive

King's Lynn station (20 miles)

Easily accessible from the A149

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Sandringham House

Distance: 8 miles

PE35 6EN

Brancaster Beach

Distance: 4 miles

PE31 8AX

Burnham Market

Distance: 6 miles

PE31 8HE

Norfolk Coast Path

Distance: 4 miles

PE31 8AX

Docking Common

Distance: 1 mile

PE31 8JX

Ringstead Downs

Distance: 3 miles

PE36 5JU

Thornham Deli

Distance: 8 miles

PE36 6LY

Docking Village Shop

Distance: 0.2 miles

PE31 8JX

Burnham Market Shops

Distance: 6 miles

PE31 8HE

Docking Railway Station Heritage

Distance: 0.5 miles

PE31 8JX

Local Tennis Courts

Distance: 0.3 miles

PE31 8JX

Docking Village Pub

Distance: 0.2 miles

PE31 8JX

Sandringham House

Distance: 8 miles

PE35 6EN

Brancaster Beach

Distance: 4 miles

PE31 8AX

Burnham Market

Distance: 6 miles

PE31 8HE

Norfolk Coast Path

Distance: 4 miles

PE31 8AX

Docking Common

Distance: 1 mile

PE31 8JX

Ringstead Downs

Distance: 3 miles

PE36 5JU

Thornham Deli

Distance: 8 miles

PE36 6LY

Docking Village Shop

Distance: 0.2 miles

PE31 8JX

Burnham Market Shops

Distance: 6 miles

PE31 8HE

Docking Railway Station Heritage

Distance: 0.5 miles

PE31 8JX

Local Tennis Courts

Distance: 0.3 miles

PE31 8JX

Docking Village Pub

Distance: 0.2 miles

PE31 8JX

Is The Old Butcher's Shop Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children love the games room with full-size table tennis table and the enclosed back garden for safe outdoor play. The cottage provides a travel cot and high chair for younger guests. Brancaster beach is ten minutes away offering sandcastles and rock pooling adventures.

Groups Will Love...

The separate games room with full-size table tennis table is accessed via the garden and provides hours of entertainment. This dedicated space keeps group activities separate from relaxation areas. Multiple guest reviews highlight this feature as perfect for family competitions and rainy day fun.

Pet Friendly

Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome for a small additional charge. The fully-enclosed back garden provides safe space for pets to roam and play. Walking areas and footpaths around Docking village offer excellent exercise opportunities for dogs and their owners.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Butcher's Shop

The Railway Inn Docking

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE31 8JX

The Hoste Arms Burnham Market

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE31 8HD

Thornham Deli

Located 8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE36 6LY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Butcher's Shop

How many people can stay at The Old Butcher's Shop?

The cottage sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms with two double beds and four single beds. Two bathrooms including one en-suite serve all guests comfortably.

Is The Old Butcher's Shop pet friendly?

Yes, up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome for a small additional charge. The property has a fully-enclosed back garden perfect for pets to roam safely.

What parking is available for groups?

The cottage provides parking for up to five cars on a gravel drive behind metal gates. This generous parking allocation makes it ideal for larger groups arriving in multiple vehicles.

What cooking facilities are available for groups?

The large breakfast kitchen features an electric range oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer. Oak worktops and a butler sink provide ample preparation space for group meals.

What entertainment is available at the property?

The separate games room contains a full-size table tennis table accessed via the garden. The sitting room has a flatscreen TV, DVD player and wood burning stove for cosy evenings.

How far is the nearest beach from the cottage?

Brancaster beach is just a ten-minute drive from the property. This beautiful Norfolk coast location offers excellent walking and wildlife watching opportunities for groups.

What shops and restaurants are nearby?

A local shop and pub are within walking distance of the cottage. The famous Thornham Deli and Burnham Market with various shops and restaurants are short drives away.

What makes this cottage suitable for special occasions?

The spacious layout with separate dining room seating eight and large social areas makes it perfect for celebrations. Multiple guest reviews specifically mention successful milestone birthday parties and family gatherings.