Ludham Bridge

WILLOW FEN was built in the 1960’s and has recently been given a calm and contemporary refurbishment.

It’s location is extraordinary, within the very depths of the Norfolk Broads Conservation area and yet within 2 minutes walk of a pub, THE WAYFARERS, together with a shop, art gallery and craft shop.

If you can tear yourself away from the amazing Norfolk Broads, the relatively unknown vast sandy beaches of Waxham, Sea Palling and East Somerton are within 30 minutes drive... Norfolk's diversity exemplified!

Willow Fen is ideally situated for a variety of country pursuits, it is perfect for bird watching, fishing, walking, cycling, boating and canoeing. The area is also very popular with artists.

Boat Hire and Cycle Hire can easily be arranged just next door to the house. With rural, uninterrupted views to front and rear, and being situated beside the River Ant, this great house offers almost everything!

LUDHAM BRIDGE is a popular mooring, just above the point where the River Ant flows into the River Bure. Boat related trade grew at the bridge named after the village of Ludham to the east of it. Ludham itself is a pretty village, known for its pretty cottages and its proximity to the Broads. It has a pub The Kings Arms and the lovely Al Fresco Tearooms.

Ludham and Potter Heigham Marshes was declared a National Nature Reserve in 1987 and covers an area of 83 hectares. There are lovely walks along the river and across the grass marshes.

Close to Ludham Bridge is the How Hill Estate now a study centre and charitable trust. 365 Acres of attractive and unique Broadland landscape and an Edwardian Thatched Mansion.

In nearby Horning the children will absolutely love Bewilderwood or perhaps a visit to the Radar Museum at Neatishead

Discover the boats of the Broads and how people's working lives shaped the landscape and visit The Museum of the Broads.

Southrepps 

 

THE HOMESTEAD and BLACK CAT BARN are situated in the pretty and unspoilt village of Southrepps only two miles from the Sea.
Southrepps has a friendly rustic appeal. It has a wonderfully well stocked village shop. Try an early morning visit there to bag some of the local delicious Tavern Tasty sausages and bacon for your breakfast. Post your cards at the village Post Office, which you’ll pass whilst strolling to our great village pub (The Vernon Arms ).

North Norfolk’s scenic coast and Broads are just a short drive away. Bird watching areas abound !

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Northrepps

CHURCH COTTAGE was once part of a Manor House and is situated in a tranquil spot facing St Mary the Virgin Church.

Positioned between the seaside village of Overstrand and the rustic flint village of Southrepps, both under two miles away, it is only four miles from the seaside town of Cromer. Views of the Sea can be glimpsed whilst out walking or cycling along the many beautiful quiet wooded lanes and public footpaths. (cycles can be hired from Hungary Hill Nursery).

Our "typically Norfolk" Foundry Arms Pub (phone them on 01263 579256) does great food and lovely frothy coffees!

Northrepps is known locally for the tiny NORTHREPPS AERODROME

Its home to a number of bi planes and small privately owned aircraft, some of which you may be able to observe practicing their acrobatics.

Microlights also use it as a base to explore the nearby coastline, designated as an AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY

The magnificent CROMER GOLF CLUB and MUNDESLEY GOLF CLUB are just 4 miles away.

Walcott

Seaview Crescent was built in 1937 and is situated overlooking the North Sea and sandy beach of Ostend which neighbours the more familiar beach at Walcott.

The village is the only point where the B1159 Coast Road actually runs along the edge of the sea. This makes it a popular stopping off point for day-trippers and storm watchers.

Generations of children and carefree adults have walked and skipped along the top of the sea wall or have rested there to eat their ice-creams or piping hot fish and chips in paper!

It does not have the rustic charm of some other coastal villages, however it offers a wonderful history all of its own. The easily accessed exposed beaches have been born witness to often dramatic weather and resulting rough seas. There is a well known story locally of an unfortunate ship wrecked off the coast some years ago whose huge cargo of oranges was washed up onto the beach! More recently the floods of 2007 made national news!

Situated between Mundesley and Happisbugh there are two popular pubs in the village.

The Lighthouse Inn

The Poachers Pocket (this in future will link to a PDF file provided by them) with its upstairs restaurant offering fabulous panoramic vies of the sea.

There is also a fish and chip shop and a cafe that does fabulous home cooked breakfasts and lunches and cakes situated along the sea front.

Walcotts All Saints Church is also of note.

The fascinating East Ruston Vicarage Gardens are also nearby.

Weybourne

 

BIRD COTTAGE is ideally situated in the centre of the North Norfolk coastal village of Weybourne.

The flint cottages cluster and fan out from the village church of ALL SAINTS

On your walk to the vast pebbled beach of Weybourne you will pass the wonderful village shop which sells, amongst other things!, locally smoked fish from CLEY SMOKEHOUSE

Along the lane leading to the beach you have the opportunity of stopping at either of two cute cafes, the locals will be pleased to share their knowledge with you. You can even purchase a crab or two if you catch them in season!

Wonderful food and ales can be enjoyed most of the day at the village pub THE SHIP INN

Away from the beach on the other side from the cottage, you can walk to the timeless Weybourne station of NORTH NORFOLK RAILWAY. Here you can catch a steam train to the seaside town of Sheringham or the Georgian town of Holt.

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Mundesley

 

MEADOW HOUSE is a wonderful 18th Century Manor House positioned on the clifftop just 100 metres from the beach and a 5 minutes walk from the pretty coastal village of Mundesley.

Picturesque Mundesley sits neatly in a dip in the cliffs within the Norfolk Coast “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”. It has an award winning “Blue Flag” sandy beach, safe for children. Surfers and body boarders are also regular sights in the summer and winter. Mundesley has its own inshore lifeboat which is crewed by local volunteers. During the summer there is a safe area of the beach continually watched over by the RNLI.

The village itself is well served by local shops in and around its small High Street.

Just outside Mundesley visit Stow Mill a restored windmill dating to 1827.

The Old Bakery - Flat 2
The Old Bakery - Flat 3

The Old Bakery is situated just 15 minutes walk from the town centre, promenade, pier and endless sandy beach.

The original building was built in 1900 as a shop with accommodation over, run from that time as a bakery until the 1970's. It was converted into a house in the mid 1980's. During 2009 it has been thoroughly renovated and converted into 3 flats.

Cromer, home of the "Cromer Crab". A much favoured seaside town by the Victorians, much of the architecture reflects this. Contrasting fishing cottage streets and alleys are full of atmosphere and allow temping glimpses of the sea beyond, drawing you to the beach. Cromer Pier remains unspoilt and is perfect for crabbing! The Pavilion Theatre at the end of the pier is still proving popular with tourists and locals alike.

The vast Cromer Church sits in the centre of the town and boasts the tallest tower in Norfolk allowing outstanding views across the town and to the sea.

Also visit Cromer Museum, The Lifeboat Museum and Amazona Zoo