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4 Park Gates

The exterior and garden of 4 Park Gates, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk
The exterior and garden of 4 Park Gates, Blickling | © National Trust / Mike Henton
Interior sitting room at 4 Park Gates, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk
The kitchen at 4 Park Gates, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk

4 Park Gates

A Blickling estate cottage with an inviting interior and miles of walking trails on the doorstep.

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Interior sitting room at 4 Park Gates, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk
The kitchen at 4 Park Gates, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk
The exterior and garden of 4 Park Gates, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk
Interior sitting room at 4 Park Gates, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk
Master bedroom at 4 Park Gates, Blickling, Norfolk
The twin bedroom at 4 Park Gates, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A Blickling estate cottage with an inviting interior and miles of walking trails on the doorstep.

At a glance

Guests
8
Bedrooms
4
Number of dogs welcome
3
Reference
010047
Acorn rating

About 4 Park Gates

4 Park Gates is a large, spacious holiday home created from two former estate workers' cottages. Located at the heart of the Blickling Estate, the cottage benefits from a large enclosed private garden and two open fires.

With magnificent walking trails on your doorstep, wake up early and get out into the estate. Just down the road from the cottage is a traditional pub, the perfect place to while away a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Just three miles from the cottage is the pretty Georgian market town of Aylsham. The market place, which we care for, hosts two weekly markets, monthly farmer’s markets and a host of community events throughout the year.

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Parking in enclosed garden. Walkers/runners passing by. Straight, steep stairs with narrow treads. Steps from bedrooms to bathrooms. See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of 4 Park Gates. 

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Kitchen, utility room, dining room, sitting room with multi-fuel stove, second sitting room with small open fire, door to garden and boot room, shower room.

First floor layout

Three double bedrooms (two with 5' bed, and one with 4'6" bed) and one twin. Two bathrooms (one with shower over bath and one with mixer tap attachment).

More information

Heating: Provided by an air source heat pump system in conjunction with radiators. This system has been installed as part of our renewable energy programme. More information will be in your booking confirmation and the Welcome Folder at 4 Park Gates.

Parking: There is ample parking for four cars within the enclosed garden.

Garden: The cottage is close to the gates to Blickling Park which is popular with walkers, however, the large lawned garden is hedged along this side to provide privacy, the seating area is on the opposite side of the cottage.

WiFi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.

Local events: In July and August there may be open air concerts held on Blickling park beside the lake, this will result in heavy traffic through the village from about 6pm to 11pm (concert dates will be promoted on the Blickling Hall website). 

Park Runs takes place on most Saturday’s throughout the year, participants will go past the cottage to gain access to the start of the run.

On August Bank Holiday Monday, Aylsham agricultural show is also held on the park and the local area will be busy all day/evening and possibly over the weekend before for preparation.

Storage: Cycle storage provided.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Having a celebration? We're pleased that you would like to use one of our cottages for a celebration. If you're planning to invite more than two day guests, please complete this enquiry form before booking, so that we can ensure the cottage is right for you.

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