Log Cabins to RentTranquil wetlands, big skies, windmills and wherrys characterise this unique lowland area of Norfolk and Suffolk. Explore the rich diversity of wildlife by boat, bike or on foot, and soak up the atmosphere of this special place. There is lots for the whole family to do from learning to windsurf to taking a trip on an Electric Eel.
Located on the breath taking northern coast of Norfolk, the picturesque Victorian seaside village of Mundesley offers a beautiful beach with colourful beach huts, shallow rock pools and sand stretching out for miles. With a choice of shops, cafes and restaurants, Mundesley retains much of its old world charm with plenty of quaint cottages, a Maritime Museum and Stow Mill, a 19th century flour mill. Set in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the Norfolk Broads National Park, Mundesley makes a great base for a wonderful family holiday, with the nearby cliffs offering glorious views and wonderful opportunities for spectacular walks. You can also visit the Norfolk Broads, Cromer, Great Yarmouth and the historic city of Norwich. The nearest beach is located approximately only a 10 minute walk away, perfect for an evening stroll or a day building sandcastles. Set in a holiday village with assistance on hand 24/7, this delightful property is one of four lovely conversions which surround a pretty shared garden area. On entering this lovely and inviting single level barn conversion, you will find yourself in the cosy and attractive open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. With plenty of comfy seating and TV, the lounge offers an ideal space for relaxing at the end of a great day out. There a charming dining area, and the kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Exploring further you will find two cosy bedrooms: there s one double room and a twin room, both with plenty of storage space. There is also a shower room complete with a large walk in shower and WC. Stepping outside you will find a charming garden which is shared with the three other properties on site. There is also a fantastic games room in a central location. A large open plan space with plenty of sofas and tables and an enormous TV screen, there s also a snooker table, pool table (pay as you go) as well as table football, board games, table tennis and customer toilets. Outside is a sun terrace with tables and chairs, making this the ideal place to go if you want a little bit of extra space to relax and have fun.
This quaint barn conversion is located in the quiet seaside village of Mundesley, just nine miles south of Cromer on the beautiful Norfolk coast. The village boasts several places to eat, as well as a handy village shop, and an excellent beach which offers a wide expanse of sand at low tide. Many families could easily spend a whole week just in the village, spending their days at leisure on the beach, whilst others may prefer to explore further afield, perhaps taking day trips to the seaside resort of Cromer, the city of Norwich, or on the tranquil waters of the picturesque Norfolk Broads. The nearest beach is located approximately only a 10 minute walk away, perfect for an evening stroll or a day building sandcastles. Entering this property directly into the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, guests are able to make themselves quickly and easily at home. The lounge area offers two comfortable sofas from which guests can enjoy the view over the shared garden or relax in front of the TV. The dining table in this room seats four, beyond which the kitchen area has been finished in a contemporary style and offers an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher. A door in the corner of the living area leads through to the shower room with its shower and WC, whilst a small hallway brings guests to the property s two bedrooms both of which benefit from their own TV. The first of these is a light and airy double room, whilst the second is a restful twin room. Outside, to the front of the property there is a lawn which is shared by three other properties and offers a pleasant seating area with tables and chairs. Guests can also enjoy access to a games room offering table football, snooker, a pool table, and table tennis. There is off road parking available for one car.
Perched on the waterfront, adjacent to Norfolk’s only locked canal, Canal House is a magnificent restoration and conversion of the 19th century Eldridge Mill Granary Building. With superb original features, traditional Norfolk materials such as brick and flint blended with contemporary aspects, this holiday home is both striking and superbly comfortable. It sleeps 6 guests in 3 fabulous bedrooms.
The house is situated two miles from North Walsham at White Horse Common. Your holiday will include wonderful countryside walks and plenty of visits to the fabulous Norfolk beaches. The seaside towns of Cromer and Mundesley are very close by as are some wonderful historic houses and gardens such as the National Trust’s Blickling Hall.
Canal House offers superb modern comfort together with bucket loads of character. This amazing three-storey building features balconies on all floors with stunning views over the millpond, canal and water meadows. It features much of the wonderful structural woodwork that made up its original character, so there are warm wooden beams throughout together with vaulted ceilings in the bedrooms. It has been sensitively renovated with contemporary touches, a gorgeous kitchen and excellent bathrooms. The state-of-the-art digital entertainment system is a major plus so that you can relax, listen to your favourite soundtracks or watch a movie at the end of a busy day.
The water and abundant wildlife are all part of the magic of Canal House. Otters and kingfishers have frequently seen in the nearby water meadows, and the area is a firm favourite with birdwatchers. There is a launch not far from the house for kayak and canoe trips on the canal. The house offers a scenic garden with garden furniture on the patio for alfresco dining. Not only that there is a lovely balcony by the kitchen with a table for two waiting for a romantic glass of wine to watch the sunset.
The lower ground floor is home to an atmospheric open plan kitchen diner. The kitchen is modern and perfect for preparing lovely holiday meals. The room is a delight, full of beams and dotted with colour splashes of white and lime green. You can head out to the balcony or to the garden where you can enjoy alfresco dining with a view using the barbecue.
Upstairs you will find the luxurious living area with its deep plush sofas centred around a modern wood-burning stove. Wall to wall French doors flood the room with light and open onto a balcony. Tucked away, there is a cute little games corner with table football for fun.
The top-level is home to three bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts a kingsize bed, an ensuite shower room and a private balcony. This gorgeous room is very spacious and enjoys lovely countryside views. There are another charming double room and a twin which share a modern family bathroom. The bedrooms enjoy beamed and vaulted ceilings which add to their luxurious engaging appeal.
Canal House enjoys a countryside setting in White Horse Common, just two miles from North Walsham. It is very quiet and peaceful. You have very good links here to the stunning North Norfolk beaches with their huge skies.
North Walsham is steeped in history dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. It became a centre for weaving along with the nearby village of Worstead. The wealth from this enabled the locals to build St Nicholas Church which dates back to 1330. Its tall tower is the second tallest in Norfolk after Norwich Cathedral. There is a Thursday market and plenty of shops, eateries and historical buildings including Paston College where Horatio Nelson spent his school days between 1768 and 1771. Bacton Woods has 280 acres of ancient woodland, an excellent place to hike and bike.
If you want to explore more about Nelson’s links to the area, you can visit Nelson’s birthplace, Burnham Thorpe. A stroll around the village reveals the site of the parsonage where Nelson was born though it was knocked down in 1803. Nelson’s father was rector at All Saint’s Church, and there is a lot of memorabilia in the fabulous village pub. It is definitely the place for a good lunch!
Mundesley is a charming Victorian seaside village not far from Canal House. It is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with breathtaking coastal walks including the Paston Way and the Norfolk Coast Path. Mundesley became popular with the Victorians after the opening of a railway in 1889. Southrepps Common is an important area for wildlife with deep fragrant woodland and beautiful wildflowers. A fine nine-hole golf course built in 1901 sits on the River Mun hillside with sensational views over the coast and countryside.
Cromer, perched on the very edge of the North Norfolk coast, is famous for its delicious Cromer crabs, wide-open beaches, its lighthouse, its proud tradition of RNLI service and its iconic pier. It boasts many small local independent shops and restaurants and feels a little as though you have gone back in time.
If you enjoy visiting ancient houses and stunning gardens you can take a trip to Blickling Hall. It is a breathtaking Jacobean mansion in 4600 acres with ancient yew hedges. The garden and historic park are magnificent. There are excellent marked walks as well as cycle routes. It is also a wonderful place to go if you have your dog with you.
Close to the house, you will find the very pretty East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens. There are so many different gardens to see, plus there is an excellent tea room. You will not regret visiting it!
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East of England
From £406
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350 - California Sands Holiday Park, Norfolk
Homely chalet with a cosy feel and outside furniture to enjoy use of! Just minutes from the glorious beach of Scratby.
2 bed, 6 berth chalet with partial double glazing and mobile heating. Emerald rated.
Lounge with TV/DVD player, Freeview and double sofa bed. Dining area with table & chairs.
Kitchen with full size oven/hob with extractor over, microwave and fridge/freezer.
Bedroom 1 - Twin room with two single beds and storage. (The beds are currently pushed together to form a double bed)
Bedroom 2 - Twin room with two single beds and storage.
Family bathroom with bath, wash basin and toilet.
Good to know
• Linen & Towels: Not included
• Dog friendly: No
• WiFi: No
• Parking: Unallocated, near to the accommodation
• Heating: Oil filled radiators & convector heater
• Utilities - Electric coin meter (£1 coins). *Please ensure there is credit on the meter for the next guests when you leave the accommodation.
• Park entertainment & facilities passes: Not included
• Extras include - Outside furniture, iron and ironing board
Enhance your stay with additional service, please contact us for price & availability
• Linen package (towels not included) subject to availability
• Early check-in
• Late check-out
Policies:
• CONTRACTORS & commercial vehicles: NOT PERMITTED
• GROUPS: Restrictions WILL APPLY for all-male or all-female parties of 3+ people if not immediate family or couples, please contact us prior to booking
• LEAD BOOKER: MUST BE 21 at the time of booking and one person staying in the accommodation must be over 21 years old.
• MAX OCCUPANCY: 6 guests, INCLUSIVE of CHILDREN UNDER 2
Located in Great Yarmouth, this chalet is near the beach. Britannia Pier Theatre and The David Howkins Museum of Memories are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oasis Amusements and Lost World Adventure Golf. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and Joyland are also worth visiting.
Bacton, Norfolk, East of England
From £2128
Availability
The property is a lovely, warm and light detached house, around half a mile from the very unspoiled and quiet Bacton coastline.
When you can tear yourself away from the stunning Norfolk coastline, it’s time to enjoy the comfort this gorgeous getaway has to offer. With stunning views across fields from the master bedroom, a large lounge, separate dining room and snug, and a hot tub outside, we’re not sure you’ll want to venture far.
Outside there are several spacious areas, a gated front garden with plenty of parking, a courtyard garden featuring a brand new 6 person Canadian Spa Hot Tub with seating area and bbq, as well as a large grassed front garden. It’s location is perfect as is under half a mile to the gorgeous dog friendly Bacton beach as well as a 5 minute walk to the pub, several cafes, village shop and gift shop
On arrival
The front of the property is accessed via a gated entrance, with a large front garden with pond and grassed areas, as well as a long wrap around gravelled driveway – which boasts parking for numerous cars.
Downstairs
When you enter the house, the first thing you notice is how light and roomy the central hallway is. There is a small downstairs WC, decent size galley kitchen, a utility room with plenty of worktop space, and a tiled floor. This leads from the back garden and into the dining room and garage, so the ideal place to enter the house with sandy feet and wet paws after that beach walk.
Dining Room
There is also a family dining room overlooking the front and side garden, with tiled flooring and a large dining table and chairs. This leads to a paved and decked patio area at the side of the house, where the 6 person hot tub is.
Lounge
The lounge is a decent size with huge windows to the front and side with a wood burner and tv with Sky Movies, plenty of leather seating, lamps and heavy duty curtains.
En suite bedroom:
The Downstairs en suite bedroom has a king-size bed, bedside tables, wardrobe, and a roomy en suite bathroom with shower.
Twin room:
The twin room next door has single bunk beds, window and bedside table
Snug
There is also a separate Snug room, overlooking the front garden which will be an ideal place for the kids to play, with a sofa bed and chill-out area.
Upstairs master bedroom
There is a master bedroom with super king size bed, furniture, and a large window with stunning sunset views across the fields next to the house.
Upstairs second bedroom
The second upstairs bedroom hosts a Zip link king-size bed which can be split into twin beds.
The upstairs bathroom has a spa bath, shower cubicle, and heated towel rail.
Outside and gardens
To the rear of the property, the garden is enclosed with a hedged perimeter, mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area.
To the side of the house and leading from the dining room, there is a large 6 person hot tub, with lighting and music pod area.
*Please note, there is a £125 surcharge for use of the hot tub.
This chalet is located in Norwich. Happisburgh Lighthouse and Cromer Pier are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include East Ruston Old Vicarage and Sim-Air. Traveling with kids? Consider The Museum of the Broads and Hoveton Hall Gardens.
Honing, Norfolk, East of England
From £791
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A fabulous opportunity to 'slow you down', get back to nature, escape the outside world along with its many distractions, and go completely off-grid! This utterly charming craftsman-built shepherd's hut, set in it's own private woodland glade and conveniently located close to both the coast and the Norfolk Broads, is the perfect antidote to modern life and a rare chance to connect with yourself and the natural world.
You don’t have to be Bear Grylls or a shepherd to stay at Wayfarer's Wood; just someone who appreciates the peace and quiet of the natural landscape in beautiful rural North Norfolk. Situated in the small village of Honing, and hidden away in a private woodland glade with no one else around to disturb your peace and seclusion - except for an occasional visit by a neighbouring hare, badger or deer. On warm days the glade is alive with butterflies and bees, lizards bask in sunlit openings and overhead you may well see marsh harriers and buzzards enjoying the expansive Norfolk sky.
Out here in the sticks there is very little light pollution, and the dark skies are lit just by the brilliance of countless stars. There is no WiFi, television or madding crowds so you will find time to stop and stare and enjoy a more relaxed pace of life. It's the perfect place to wind down and appreciate the simple things in life. Not often in this crazy modern world do you have the luxury of having somewhere all to yourself. But, don't panic, you can still find everything you need close by.
Wayfarers' Wood is not lacking in home comforts. Along with solar powered lighting and a gas hob, the hut can be kept toasty and cosy with the wood burning stove. With double-glazing and insulation from sheep's wool, it warms up quickly and stays snug. When the weather is sunny, the glade has plenty of places to enjoy total privacy and outdoor living. From your own private parking bay, it's a 200m walk along a grassy pathway - wellies or walking boots may be a good idea on wet days - and the helpful owners, who will greet you on arrival, are very happy to help with your bags. A breakfast basket is provided for your stay.
The hut includes the following:
Double bed
With all bed linen and towels and two very comfortable chairs.
Mini kitchen
With a single gas hob, cool box, storage and wood-burning stove
Shower facility
With an outdoor eco-loo and shower.
Additional Information
Solar radio, games and books.
A breakfast basket is provided for your stay and includes a selection of goodies such as croissants, cereal, juice and porridge. Tea, coffee and milk are always provided in addition to the breakfast basket.
An initial supply of logs is provided, with extra logs available for £5/large basket.
Other items provided: Cool box and ice packs, solar powered lighting, firepit and charcoal.
This cabin is located in North Walsham. Stalham Firehouse Museum and Norfolk Motorcycle Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Happisburgh Lighthouse and How Hill Trust. East Ruston Old Vicarage and Sim-Air are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking.
The estate has large woodlands with wildflower meadows and permissive footpaths to explore within walking distance of this fabulous barn. It is a mecca for nature lovers, painters, anglers and walkers. Wroxham, gateway to 125 miles of waterways which make up the National Park of the Norfolk Broads, is just 5 miles away and can be explored by foot, car, bike or day boat. The stunning coastline is also within easy reach with quaint seaside towns full of fishing boats and cobbled streets and the larger towns with promenades, piers and sandy beaches. Family destinations include Roarr! Dinosaur World (18 miles) and BeWILDerwood (6 miles) The historic cathedral city of Norwich is just 12 miles away. You enter this lovingly converted and quite splendid barn conversion into the open plan kitchen/dining/lounge, then before you kick off those walking boots and head on into explore the rest of your wonderful holiday home. For the designated chef of the group, you have everything you need to prepare a hearty meal and the kitchen provides a real home away from home feel with an electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, an American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine which might come in handy to give those clothes a quick wash after exploring the vast estate on foot. The lounge is next along and has two comfortable sofas and an armchair and here you also have a Smart TV so fear not that you can catch up and stream your favourite show even whilst on holiday. The dining area consists of a table and six chairs so gather around with friends and family and enjoy a good meal together. The first floor master bedroom is a super king size room with it's own ground floor bathroom with shower over the bath and WC accessed via it's own staircase. The opposite end of the barn on the ground floor there is a king size bedroom and up the stairs leads you to a twin room and shower room with WC. You can access outside via the back door off from the lounge area and there is a spacious enclosed garden area which as well has garden furniture for those wanting some drinks or even a spot of al fresco dining, you also have your very own hot tub so bubble and soak the night away whilst you star gaze at the Norfolk sky. There is parking to the front of the property for up to three cars.
Regarded as one of Norfolk s finest beaches thanks to its long stretch of sand and safe swimming, Mundesley features a promenade lined with colourful beach huts. Jump in the car and head to the family friendly seaside resort of Cromer (7.5 miles), home to an array of shops, attractions, and restaurants, together with its very own theatre located on the pier. Keen walkers will love the delights of the Norfolk Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which takes in salt marshes, wonderful nature reserves and dunes. A little further afield, you can hire a boat for the day to explore the stunning and vast waterways of the Norfolk Broads (16 miles) and also visit the stunning cathedral city of Norwich (20 miles). This newest edition at Mundesley Holiday Village has been beautifully designed and decorated to offer super stylish and comfortable accommodation. The nearest beach is located approximately only a 10 minute walk away, perfect for an evening stroll or a day building sandcastles. Enter the property and walk down the hallway towards the open plan bespoke kitchen/diner and lounge area. Keen cooks will feel right at home with the use of an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer, and once a hearty meal is prepared, you can serve up at the dining table which can seat up to six guests. For a quick coffee or a light snack, you can gather at the kitchen island with bar stools. The lounge area has three comfortable sofas, seating six, that surround a wall mounted Smart TV, so after a busy day out on the coast, where better to relax and unwind with loved ones whilst you watch a movie? Off the lounge to the right is a king size bedroom with plenty of storage space for your belongings and an en suite shower room with a WC. Head back out and through the lounge, to the opposite side to find another king size bedroom with an en suite shower room and WC. Heading back to the front of the property, find the third bedroom which has a king size zip and link bed (that can be made up to a twin on request) and an en suite bathroom with a separate bath, shower, and WC. The property benefits from its own spa area which features a whirlpool bath for two, a sauna, and a wall mounted TV providing the most divine area to relax and indulge yourself. Outside is a patio area with a table and chairs, so you can enjoy some drinks and dine alfresco. There is ample off road parking, and a shared games room with snooker and pool tables, table football, board games, and table tennis.
The peaceful coastal Norfolk village of Walcott is a perfect choice for long beach walks from your doorstep whilst also benefiting from being a short distance to many other popular destinations and attractions this fantastic county offers. Cromer, famous for crab, the end of pier theatre and Amazona Zoo are just 11 miles away and families will enjoy a wonderful family day out at Great Yarmouth boasting a Pleasure Beach with a variety of rides of all kinds, crazy golf, traditional amusements and a Seal Life Centre and is just 19 miles away. Enjoy 125 miles of lock free, scenic waterways of The Norfolk Broads best explored by boat that can be accessed just 5 miles away at Stalham. You enter this luxury property and arrive in the hallway which straight down leads to the open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area which all boast wonderful sea views through the bi fold doors that stretch along the entire width of the rear of the property. The chef of the group will want for nothing and will feel right at home with the well equipped kitchen that features an electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a washing machine. The lounge provides a fantastic place to socialise with a comfortable sofa and two arm chairs, that surround a Smart TV, so even on holiday you can still catch up on your favourite shows, but on a nice sunny day with the bi folds open you can sit back, relax and breathe in the fresh sea breeze. When dinner time comes calling then the dining table can seat up to four guests and add to the ambience there is a wood burner (first basket of logs provided), so on a chilly dark night, you can cosy up with loved ones. When it's time for bed you have a double room with an ensuite shower room with a shower and WC and bedroom two is also a double bedroom with a shower room next door with a shower and WC. Outside, there is an enclosed bijou decked area accessed via the bi fold doors. You can look forward to sinking into the five person hot tub. For the warmer evenings and al fresco dining, there is a gas BBQ and a large communal grass area between the property and the beach. There is private off road parking available for two cars on the driveway to the front of the property.
Set in twelve glorious acres of parkland, Ormesby Manor is a totally lavish, Grade II listed manor house, perfect for holidays with large groups of friends and family get togethers. It features eight beautifully presented bedrooms sleeping sixteen guests as well as a magnificent drawing room, a television room, a formal dining room, a boot room and a fabulous kitchen with an enormous breakfast area. This remarkable manor house is really hard to beat for special celebrations with its stunning, sophisticated decor and beautiful, rich furnishings. Ormesby Manor boasts a private waterway and a spectacular walled garden. Originally a large farmhouse dating back to 1762, it now offers an imposing 19th century Italianate addition with a circular tower. Ormesby’s St Michael Parish Church with its 13th century tower and chancel stands at the gate of this Norfolk gem and a sweeping driveway takes you to your holiday haven for the week. Within the grounds is another property Well Lodge which sleeps an additional four guests. If you are interested in taking this property as well for a larger group, please see our separate listing that features Well Lodge. Please note: If guests do not book the lodge, it may be booked by another group. However, guests of the lodge have their own terrace and would not share any of the property’s facilities.
Ormesby Manor enjoys fabulous grounds just inside the Norfolk Broads National Park. It is located close to Ormesby, Little Ormesby and Norfolk’s beautiful Rollesby Broads. The remaining Norfolk Broads, Great Yarmouth and Norwich are all within easy reach. This magnificent property is surrounded by nature and country wildlife including rare birds, grey seal and seabird colonies. Guests enjoy country and coastal walks, fabulous beach days in Happisburgh and Horsey, lively entertainment in Great Yarmouth, broads day boating, sea fishing, shopping in Norwich’s picturesque lanes, theatre and museum trips and Norfolk’s renowned big blue skies.
As soon as you arrive at this stately manor house, you will know you are in for a treat. With its air of splendour, it is brimming with classy wallpapers, antique furnishings, period features, chandeliers, slipper baths, sumptuous super kingsize beds and luxurious soft furnishings. Ormesby Manor is perfect for celebrations as it offers exquisite living and dining spaces together with sensational outside space. As well as an astonishing drawing room with a giant feature fireplace, huge sash windows and shutters, comfy sofas and an elegant ambience, there is another living space with a massive screen for movie watching and chilling. Though referred to as the snug, it is hardly that. It is a lavish room with a classical wallpaper, beautiful windows and a fabulous mix of leather chairs and squishy sofas. Dining can be enjoyed in style in the refined dining room, enjoying beautiful garden views. Informal dining is also offered in the amazing kitchen. The craftmanship of the cabinetry is astounding. The kitchen features a central island, a matching dresser, a range cooker and other fantastic appliances. The chefs in your holiday group will be in awe of this magnificent room. There are are range of tables and chairs in the dining area, making it a wonderful space for breakfast. The office is very classical with beautiful furnishings, another stunning wallpaper and delightful garden views. You will feel so at home in this marvellous house!
The bedrooms are truly magnificent. The Horning Bedroom feature a fabulous, beautifully dressed bed with four twirled corner posts, animal print chairs and gorgeous black and taupe tones. Its mustard toned ensuite bathroom is fabulous with a giant walk-in shower. The Horsey Bedroom also features a super kingsize bed with luxury linens and an oversized headboard, subtle grey tones, atmospheric ceiling beams and gorgeous garden vistas. You reach its stylish marbled ensuite shower room through an arch. The Hickling Bedroom is a coral and beige wonder with a twin headboard, massive sash windows that almost reach the floor and a colour co-ordinated ensuite bathroom with a slipper bath and shower attachment. It is a very jolly bedroom suite that is drowned in natural light. Somerton Bedroom enjoys pale aqua and gold tones, another lavish super kingsize bed adorned with beautiful throws and cushions and a fantastic ensuite. Here the slipper bath is absolutely stunning in bright aqua, looking wonderful against the attractive wallpaper. There is also a very large walk in shower at the other end of the bathroom. Thurne Bedroom enjoys beautiful embroidered upholstery and soft furnishings that contrast beautifully with the cream decor and antique furnishings. It is blessed with another stunning ensuite bathroom. Guests enjoy a four poster bed in Barton Bedroom. Its red patterned soft furnishings match the wallpaper and offer a warm and inviting ambience. Barton Bedroom, Upton Bedroom and Ranworth Bedroom share a fabulous family bathroom at the top of the house. Upton Bedroom is totally serene and tranquil and Rainworth offers beautifully made up twin beds. The family bathroom is very pretty with an ornate mirror over the sink and another delightful slipper bath and shower attachment. Whichever bedroom you end up with in this dreamy house, you will sleep like kings on deluxe mattresses and in the finest of linens. The bathrooms come with fluffy towels and bespoke luxury toiletries.
Outside, guests are welcome to roam the twelve acres of parkland and manicured gardens. Ormesby Manor features its own waterway and a very pretty walled garden. There is a wonderfully sociable outdoor dining table for alfresco dining. You will definitely leave Ormesby Manor with some magical memories.
Ormesby Manor enjoys twelve acres of parkland close to the villages of Ormesby and Little Ormesby. It is located 21 miles from Norwich and 7 miles from Great Yarmouth. Close by are the gorgeous beaches of Horsey and Happisburgh as well as the Rollesby Broads, part of the Trinity Broads where you can enjoy happy times on or by the water. The Trinity Broads are three lakes that are found in the north eastern region of the Norfolk Broads. These are land locked and not connected to the main Norfolk Broads waterways. The Trinity Broads are comprised of Ormesby Broad, Rollesby Broad and Filby Broad. Fishing is very popular, there are a number of boardwalks, numerous wonderful waterside restaurant and pub and a sailing club. The Manor is also in easy reach of three excellent farm shops and a farm shop cafe in easy reach.
Locals often refer to the area of the main Norfolk Broads as ‘Broadland’. The beautiful Rivers Yare, Ant, Waveney, Chet and Bure meander their leisurely way through Norfolk and Suffolk connecting beautiful inland lakes, creating waterways and wetlands that make up The Norfolk Broads. Wildlife is abundant and conservation has been very successful in reintroducing species such as otters and herons that struggled for some time to survive. To the eastern side of the Norfolk Broads, the sandy beaches and stunning coastline caress the Broads at Horsey Mere with the salt water of the North Sea coming within a hare’s breathe of the the fresh water. Grey and common seals thrive on the shoreline. Guests love watching them at Horsey Gap. Boat hire on the Broads is very popular and an absolute must.
Any visit to the Norfolk Broads really should include a visit to the bustling town of Wroxham, the hub of boating activity and a tourist mecca. It has everything, shopping, attractions, cafes, restaurants and beautiful local walks. Ludham is a quaint, pretty village, close to Womack Staithe offering white washed cottages with thatched roofs and a lovely pub.
The historic village and beach of Happisburgh is definitely worth a visit. It boasts the oldest working lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK. The lighthouse, built in 1790, is open to the public on occasional Sundays and Bank Holidays during the summer plus private visits can be arranged. The village offers a secluded sandy beach and enjoys a constantly changing coastline.
Norwich is wonderful with exceptional gourmet dining including the vegetarian Benedict’s and Roger Hickmann’s. It boasts cosy pubs including The Fat Cat and St Andrew Brew House where delicious craft beers are made on the premises. Excellent fish and chips is served to the sounds of jazz at the Grosvenor Fish Bar. Norwich Cathedral stands in all its majesty with the ancient beauty of stained glass windows, a booming organ and hushed cloisters. You can enjoy free guided tours and learn how the cathedral survived riot, war, plague and fire. There are peregrines that nest in the cathedral’s spire. The observation point is manned by expert volunteers from the Hawk and Owl Trust so that you can get a good view of them. The cathedral plays host to many reverent and impressive concerts and recitals throughout the year. Norwich also boasts dozens of churches from its medieval heyday, some of which have been repurposed into cultural and exhibition spaces such as the Norwich Arts Centre. The Forum is a huge glass edifice and the home of BBC Norwich as well as being a thriving library and boasting restaurants and a bustling cafe. Norwich open-air market delights shopper with traditional fruit and veg stalls alongside gourmet tea and coffee vendors, artisanal bakers and others.
